Multimedia Features
Reflecting the period's technological constraints, the Bird S198 includes no camera and lacks a loudspeaker, indicating that it wasn't envisioned as a multimedia powerhouse. Instead, the device would have catered to users seeking straightforward telecommunications capabilities. Although users could personalize their alerts with vibration and monophonic ringtones, the absence of a 3.5mm jack and FM radio reception limited the options for listening to music or external audio sources. The presence of built-in games, however, would have provided some entertainment value.