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i-mate SP3i review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

7.8

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 294

Verdict

This compact and lightweight Windows Mobile-based smartphone has a lot going for it, although anyone with large fingers may prefer a more substantial device with bigger keys... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Decent battery life
  • Good utility software
  • Integrated Bluetooth

Cons

  • Small keys
  • Inconvenient memory expansion slot location

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 445x180x1075 mm
Weight: 102 g
Form factor: candy bar
Software included: Pocket Outlook; Windows Media Player, MSN Messenger, Pocket IE, games, calculator, wireless modem, Photo contact/Caller ID, Photo Album, camera capture utility, File Manager/Task Manager/Space Manager, T9 predictive text, JVM, Voice Command, SIM Manager
Memory expansion: Yes
On-board memory: 32 MB
2.5G: GPRS

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Member Opinion

7.8

Average Member Rating

Very Good

14 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Very good quality

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Very power-packed and adaptable to all areas of life

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

good

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8.0

Excellent


Prajith Nair

Prajith Nair

Simply the best combination of features

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7.5

Very Good


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