HANDHELD REVIEW

T-Mobile Ameo review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	133x16x98 mm
Weight:	376 g
Built-in devices:	camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included:	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Opera, Internet Explorer, VueFLO, Zip file manager, enhanced voice recorder, printer utility, X-Button
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook

Processor
Processor:	Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed:	624 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	MiniSD
Installed ROM:	256 MB
Installed RAM:	128 MB

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	5 in
Native resolution:	640x480 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, 3G, HSPDA
GPS receiver:	SiRFstar III
Other:	8GB hard drive
Expansion slots:	MiniSD

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Removable battery:	yes
Number of batteries:	1

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes
Keyboard:	Yes

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	handsfree kit, slip case and carry case
Cables:	USB, VGA-out

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, headphone jack
Voice recording capability:	Yes

Overview

T-Mobile Ameo

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Editors rating: 7.8

Verdict

The Ameo is a well-specified and generally usable Windows Mobile 5.0 device with a large screen and an attachable keyboard. But despite all its built-in functionality, which includes HSDPA and GPS, we suspect that few mobile professionals are likely to replace their notebooks with one.

Typical price

£ 429.99

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