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Acer DX900 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 60.5x17x106 mm
Weight: 147 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.1
Software included: Phone Application, Phone Setting, SIM Toolkit, Speed Dial, Communication Manager,CSD Type, Voice Commander, Connection Wizard, SMS Sender, SIM Manager, Video Telephony, dual-SIM contact, Camera, Camcorder, MMS composer, Album, Utilities: SPB Mobile shell, Battery Meter, Scenario, Backup Utility, Namecard Manager, Gravity sensor, Light sensor, TV out, Memory optimization, Default Setting, Application Recovery, System information, Satellite Data Update, GPS viewer, Location SMS
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Processor
Processor: Samsung S3C 6400
Clock speed: 533 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 128 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 2.8 in
Native resolution: 480x640 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections: USB, TV-out
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, 3G, HSPDA
GPS receiver: SiRF Star III
Expansion slots: microSD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, stereo headset, screen protector, spare stylus, protective pouch
Cables: USB
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: No
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Acer DX900

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
Verdict

If you want a Windows Mobile device with dual SIM support, then Acer's DX900 is the only available option in the UK. It does its job of handling two SIMs well, providing usable tweaks in the provided applications.

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£ 396.75

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