[RELATED_ARTICLE]The key features of the keypad layout include: master & slave dual SIM switching keys, where the master key controls the SIM one and the slave key controls the SIM two. Also, there is a video playback shortcut key located right next to the navigation control dial. The keypad incorporates flat indented keys with ridged spacings between each of them. The hard touch keys lack consistent tactile feedback, requiring the user to put extra effort to register the input successfully. Thus, affecting the typing speed and usability. The indented design really hinders comfortable keypad navigation. The overall build quality and design of the keypad is very ordinary.
The glossy black finish on the battery cover makes it vulnerable to smudges. The menu interface is neat and well organised. As always, Spice has ensured to bundle value added apps like: Spice Gang, Wapedia, Reuters, Free SMS, ibibo & security apps like: mobile tracker, remote wipe and privacy lock.
Read on to know the performance, our take, specifications, ratings and performance test results in the next page…
Performance
[RELATED_ARTICLE]The Spice M-67 3D had a decent outing in the signal reception and voice clarity test. There was no evidence of dropped calls. However, we experienced wavering voice clarity across the zone three, particularly with the ear-speaker and the loudspeaker. We also witnessed sound distortion at volumes higher than 50% with the loudspeaker, during the call clarity test. The handsfree headset delivered good voice clarity across all the zones. However, the stereo headset lacked dynamic bass boost resulting in mediocre sound reproduction during the music test. The loudspeaker delivered better sound reproduction compared to the headphones, with good bass and treble balance; however, the sound distorted at volumes higher than 50%. The Bluetooth transfer test yielded impressive result. The captured photo colour and image clarity had satisfactory results. However, the captured video clarity was poor resulting in pixelated artefacts throughout the recording. We experienced blurry images sans 3D effect while testing the pre-installed 3D images and videos, which indicated the shortcomings of the auto-stereoscopic display. Finally, the only big plus has been the excellent video playback without stuttering of any sort.
Our Take
The Spice M-67 3D is a feature-rich dual SIM phone with stereoscopic 3D capability. At a price tag of Rs. 4,299, it is disappointing to bear the shortcomings of a stereoscopic 3D display, which is marketed to be M-67’s main selling point. However, a better camera and multimedia performance could have justified its cause as a value for money phone. Given the price, we definitely do not recommend it!
Specifications: SIM (GSM GSM); Display: 2.4-inch LCD screen, screen resolution: 240×320; Memory: microSD expandable up to 16GB; Battery: 1100mAh;
Ratings
Features: 6.5
Performance: 6
Build Quality: 6
Value for money: 6
Overall: 6
| Brand | Spice |
| Model | M-67 3D |
| Features | |
| Physical Specs | |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 900/1800 / GSM 900/1800 |
| 3G Network Bands | N/A |
| Screen Resolution | 240×320 |
| Screen Size (inches) | 2.4-inches |
| Maximum Screen colours | – |
| Touchscreen / Dual Screen (Y/N) | N |
| Battery Rating | 1100mAh |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) in mm | 50.7 x 115 x 12.6 |
| Weight | 70 grams |
| Expandable Memory Type | microSD |
| Hot Swappable (Y/N) | N |
| Available Colours | Black |
| Other Features | |
| Operating System | Proprietary |
| Charging via USB (Y/N) | Y |
| Hardware Keypad (Regular/QWERTY) | Regular |
| Accelerometer (For auto rotate) (Y/N) | N |
| Address Book Capacity | Unlimited |
| No of calls in register | – |
| Talk Time / Standby Time * | up to 4.5 hours / up to 260 hours |
| No of Profiles # / Customisable (Y/N) | 7/Y |
| Offline Operability (Y/N) | Y |
| Inbuilt GPS / A-GPS support (Y / N) | N |
| Connectivity | |
| Browsing (GPRS/EDGE/3G) | Y/N/N |
| EDGE max speed | N/A |
| 3G max speed | N/A |
| Connectivity (WiFi/Bluetooth/IR/USB) | N/Y/N/Y |
| Bluetooth Version/A2DP support (Y/N) | v2.1/Y |
| Accessories | |
| Bundled Accessories | Charger, handsfree headset, USB cable |
| Size of memory card provided | 512MB |
| Overall Build Quality (So 10) | 6 |
| Overall Ergonomics (So 10) | 6 |
| Keypad Design (So 10) | 5 |
| Camera Specs | |
| Camera Resolution (Mega Pixels) | 2MP |
| Video Capture Resolution | – |
| Dual Cameras / Auto Focus / Flash (Y/N) | N/N/N |
| Mirror for self portrait (Y / N) | N |
| Camera Settings (So 10) | 5.5 |
| Zoom (Optical/Digital) | 4x digital |
| Multimedia | |
| Music Formats supported | MP3/AAC |
| Video formats supported | MP4/H.264 |
| FM Radio (Y/N) | Y |
| Performance | |
| Signal Reception and Voice Clarity (So 10) | |
| Zone 1 | 6.5 |
| Zone 2 | 6.5 |
| Zone 3 | 6 |
| Device Earpiece Volume | 6.5 |
| Device Loudspeaker clarity | 5.5 |
| Handsfree Clarity | 7 |
| Speaker Volume (on call) | 7 |
| Bluetooth Transfer Speed (kbps) | 1115.15 |
| WiFi signal strength (Zone 2) | N/A |
| Captured Photo Quality (So 10) | |
| Captured Photo Colour | 6 |
| Captured Photo Crispness | 6 |
| Captured Video Quality | 4 |
| Loudspeaker Audio Quality | 6.5 |
| Bundled Earphones Quality | 6 |
| Display | |
| Quality of display | 6 |
| Viewing angle of display | 6 |
| Legibility in bright sunlight | 4 |
| Video Playback Quality (So 10) | 8 |
| Price (MRP, Rs) | Rs. 4,299 |
| * Manufacturer Rated |
Contact: Spice mobiles limited
Phone: 180030077423
E-mail: contactus@spicemobile.in
Website: www.spice-mobile.com
Price: Rs. 4,299