The T380 is quite a slim handset with a simple candy-bar design. It comes equipped with a 5 megapixel camera that’s not too bad and has plenty of options to make the images look as good as possible. The interface could be a bit too colorful for some people's taste (such as me) and a bit cramped. The good thing is the T380 has quite a large touchscreen display.

This handset supports dual SIM capabilities (GSM), and both are active simultaneously. What was a bit weird is that all the menus and sub-menus were in English but the messaging was in Oriental format. There didn’t seem to be any way to change that, although I’m sure there must be. But given my limited time with the handsets, I couldn’t fix it though I switched all language options I could find into English. The handset allows you to either use the keypad (which may look small but is easy to use) or the onscreen keyboard for messaging. The T380 is a loaded mobile with a loud speakerphone and an above average media player, plus the usual options one would expect.

Ultra-Fashion

I’m calling this handset "Ultra-Fashion" because there doesn’t seem to be any official alphanumeric name for it. All it has are Ultra and Fashion written on either side of the handset. In case you’re wondering "hey, haven’t I seen that before?" you probably have, as Samsung has a model called the F300 that’s very similar. Or is it the other way around? But this handset does have two separate displays. The smaller display on the phone side is a low resolution display but still in color. It’s a full function phone that can also be used for sending messages as well as do everything else you’d do with a regular low end entry-level handset. I liked its compact size and the hot-swap slot for the SIM card on the side. The battery can be slipped in and out from a slot located on the bottom of the handset. The microSD card has a hot-swap slot too.

On the other side is a full fledged PMP (no kidding!) with a large display and a five-way nav-pad. Navigation is a bit of a pain though. The rear PMP can be activated by simply clicking a button on the side of the phone. Although the player remains dormant while you’re using the phone, the phone is simply on standby. This handset has a camera located on the phone side and can be activated from the player as well as when the phone is active. A specially designed carry case comes with a cradle and flaps to cover either end. All one has to do is simply flip open the side you wish to use. Though the sound quality may not be that great, it’s a pretty decent phone.

If you’re looking for mobile phone that has a lot to offer in the multimedia division yet lacks nothing an everyday mobile has, and don’t wish to hold two jobs (just kidding), these handsets are a viable option. Some of them may seem a bit bulky, but if you can get past that, it’s all good. Battery life is decent too, averaging 3 hours of talktime. All come with WAP/GPRS, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity features as well. But if you do happen to buy one and are a regular train commuter in Mumbai, I implore you to listen to your music via handsfree and NOT though the speakerphone!