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Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N520 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.5

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 363

Verdict

The hardware design of this Windows Mobile 5.0 handheld with built-in GPS is up to Fujitsu Siemens’ usual high standard. We just hope that the glitches with the navigation system are swiftly ironed out... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Compact, with built-in GPS receiver
  • 54Mbps 802.11g Wi-Fi
  • All-in-one software and hardware bundle
  • Long battery life

Cons

  • Lacks Bluetooth
  • Some navigation glitches during testing

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 71x14x116 mm
Weight: 160 g
Built-in devices: GPS receiver
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included: Outlook Mobile, Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, FSC SpeedMenu, FSC Keylock, FSC CONNECTMOBILITY - E2C, FSC Voice Recorder, FSC Audio Path, FSC Panning, FSC Password, Navigon navigation software
Processor: Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed: 312 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: infrared
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO compatible)

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Member Opinion

9.5

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

4 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Excellent PDA, shame that there is no Bluetooth

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8.5

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

The best

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

Best value for $

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

good stuff

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10

Perfect


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