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Siemens SX45 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 82x25x132 mm
Weight: 280 g
Built-in devices: phone
OS & software
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
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/ 98SE/ME/2000
Processor
Processor: MIPS R4000
Clock speed: 150 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: CompactFlash, SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 16 MB
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GPRS
Expansion slots: SD/MMC, CompactFlash (Type II)
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Siemens SX45

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
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.

Typical price

£ 383

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