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E-TEN Glofiish X500 review

7.8

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 364.95

Verdict

A quad-band GSM/GPRS Windows Mobile 5 handheld with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, the Glofiish X500 packs a lot of functionality into its slimline frame. You get a useful bundle of applications too... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Built-in GPS receiver
  • FM radio
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Lots of software extras
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • No infra-red
  • The visual design of some applications may not appeal to professional users

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 113x59.5x15.5 mm
Weight: 146 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included: Windows Mobile 5.0 software for Pocket PCs , Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox), Picture, Notes, Microsoft Office Word Mobile, Microsoft Office Excel Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile, Calculator, Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker), Voice Recorder, Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Transcriber, Windows Media Player 10, Direct Push Technology, Microsoft Reader
Processor: Samsung SC3 2442
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 2.8 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE
Expansion slots: Micro SD

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