Phi FAQs

What is Phi?
What formats does Phi support?
What is the version of operating system used?
Will it be possible to upgrade the operating system to a newer version by end user?
How can we connect to internet in Phi?
How can I connect Phi to my computer?
Does Phi come with LAN port?
Can we use the wireless internet connection through USB provided by likes of TATA Photon?
Does it have a Capacitive or a Resistive touch screen?
Will Phi strain eyes?
Does Phi come with webcam?
Can an external keyboard be attached?
Does Phi have Gravity Sensor?
Can we edit office documents in Windows Phi?
Which memory cards can be used with Phi?
What is the storage size of Phi? Can I expand storage size in Phi?
Will it be available for display anywhere or will it be available only through this site?
How can I install applications in Phi?
Does this Phi include all features of Pi including font change?
I am planning to buy an e-reader and I would be predominantly using it as an e-reader. Which would be best (pi or Phi) as an e-reader?
Will Phi be shipped to other countries?

Q. What is Phi?

A. Infibeam Phi is an incredible 7 inch touch screen media device that supports different multimedia formats to get education, entertainment and much more at your finger tips.

Q. What formats does Phi support?

A. Please click below links to see the exact formats supported
http://www.infibeam.com/Portable_Electronics/i-Phi-WinCE-Media-Device-TouchScreen/P-E-PE-Infibeam-Phi-WinCE.html

http://www.infibeam.com/Portable_Electronics/i-Phi-Android-Media-Device-TouchScreen/P-E-PE-Infibeam-Phi-Android.html

Q. What is the version of operating system used?

A. Android Phi comes with Android 1.5 while Windows Phi comes with Windows CE 6.0.

Q. Will it be possible to upgrade the operating system to a newer version by end user?

A. Yes, we will come up with firmware to upgrade operating system within short time.

Q. How can we connect to internet in Phi?

A. Phi comes with Wi-Fi. You can connect to internet with the help of Wi-Fi.

Q. How can I connect Phi to my computer?

A. Phi comes with Mini USB connector. You can connect Phi to computer with the help of this connector. You can also connect to computer with the help of Wi-Fi.

Q. Does Phi come with LAN port?

A. No, it does not.

Q. Can we use the wireless internet connection through USB provided by likes of TATA Photon?

A. We cannot guarantee right now, we are working with telecom service providers to enable drivers to be able to support various wireless internet USB dongles.

Q. Does Phi have a Capacitive or a Resistive touch screen?

A. Both versions of the Phi come with Resistive Touch Screen.

Q. Will Phi strain eyes?

A. The screen is LCD based which can cause a glare if not held in proper position and may cause some strain over eyes while reading for long hours

Q. Does Phi come with webcam?

A. No

Q. Can an external keyboard be attached?

A. No it is not possible. Both versions of the Phi comes with virtual keyboard you can use them for typing.

Q. Does Phi have Gravity Sensor?

A. Android Phi comes with Gravity Sensor.

Q. Can we edit office documents in Windows Phi?

A. Except word and text files you cannot create or edit office documents in Phi.

Q. Which memory cards can be used with Phi?

A. Phi suppports MicroSD / TF cards.

Q. What is the storage capacity of Phi? Can I expand storage size in Phi?

A. Both versions of the Phi come with 8 GB internal memory. You can expand memory by installing Micro SD or TF card with maximum size of 32 GB.

Q. Will it be available for display anywhere or will it be available only through this site?

A. As of now it is available only through the Infibeam.com.

Q. How can I install applications in Phi?

A. Android Phi comes with Android Market. You can download applications from there. For Windows Phi you need to search application compatible for Windows CE 6.0.