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E-TEN Glofiish X500+ review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 346.62

Verdict

The Glofiish X500+ isn't the most attractive of handhelds, but it packs in a huge range of features. Some of the software extras may have limited appeal to business users, but the core Windows Mobile 6 Professional bundle has plenty to offer mobile professionals... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • Quad-band GSM, GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS receiver
  • VGA display
  • Some useful software extras

Cons

  • Built-in business card reader is unreliable
  • Slightly chunky hardware
  • Lacks 3G connectivity

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 59.5x15.5x113 mm
Weight: 146 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included: Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Inbox, Picture, Notes, Office Mobile (Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Word Mobile), Internet Explorer Mobile, Calculator, Game (Solitaire, Bubble Breaker), Voice Recorder, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live, Windows Update, Microsoft Transcriber, Windows Media Player, Direct Push Technology, Microsoft Reader; Phone Application, Phone Setting, SIM Toolkit, Speed Dial, Call Filter, Wireless Modem, Dialer Skin, Add Ringtone, CSD Type, Voice Commander, Connection Wizard, SMS Sender, SIM Manager, Image Wizard, Image Maker, Multimedia Manager, Camera, Camcorder, FM Tuner, Quick Link, Battery Meter, Zoom SMS, Bluetooth Manager, M-Desk, Scenario, Backup Utility, Application Recovery, Wireless Manager, Easy Keyboard, Namecard Manager, Satellite Data Update, Location SMS, GPS Viewer
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: microSD

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