HANDHELD REVIEW

E-TEN Glofiish X500+ review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	59.5x15.5x113 mm
Weight:	146 g
Built-in devices:	camera, GPS receiver, phone

OS & software
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
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook

Processor
Processor:	Samsung SC3 2442
Clock speed:	400 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
Installed ROM:	128 MB
Installed RAM:	64 MB

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	mini USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE
GPS receiver:	SiRFstar III
Expansion slots:	microSD

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	2.8 in
Native resolution:	640x480 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Power
Battery type:	Li-polymer

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes
Keyboard:	No

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	integrated FM radio, integrated business card scanner; stylus, AC adapter, headset, leather case, Getting Started CD, quick-start guide, standard battery
Cables:	USB sync cable

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, 2.5mm headphone jack
Voice recording capability:	Yes

Overview

E-TEN Glofiish X500+

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Editors rating: 8.0

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.

Typical price

£ 346.62

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