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Siemens SX45 review

7.6

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.5

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 383

Verdict

A good choice if you must have an Internet-connected handheld today, but discerning buyers are advised to wait until there's more choice... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • SD/MMC and Type II CompactFlash slots
  • Good software bundle
  • Easy to set up.

Cons

  • Bulky for a handheld
  • Doesn't use an ARM processor, so can't run the latest 2002 version of the Pocket PC operating system
  • Expensive.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 82x25x132 mm
Weight: 280 g
Built-in devices: phone
Software included: Pocket Outlook (InBox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes), Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft Reader, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Money, Calculator, Clock, Solitaire, Java 2 Mobile Edition, WAP browser, WeComm (financial trading manager), AvantGo, QuickAccess (GPRS), QuickDialler, Phonebook, Voice recorder, SAP (optional), Audio Player, Video Player, Video Mail, AutoConfigurator
Processor: MIPS R4000
Clock speed: 150 MHz
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 16 MB
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GPRS
Expansion slots: SD/MMC, CompactFlash (Type II)

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