MOBILE PHONE REVIEW

Orange SPV E100 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	500x230x1200 mm
Weight:	120 g
Built-in devices:	camera

OS & software
Software included:	Pocket Outlook; Pocket Internet Explorer; MSN Messenger; Windows Media Player; Solitaire; Voice Notes manager; Orange Update; Orange Backup; Pocket Slideshow
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync

Memory
Memory expansion:	Yes
On-board memory:	16 MB

Networks
2.5G:	GPRS

Messaging & data
Messaging services supported:	SMS
WAP protocol supported:	1.2
Email client:	Yes
Email protocols supported:	POP3

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	serial; USB
Expansion slot:	SD/MMC (with SDIO support)

Display
Native resolution:	176x220 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Phone
Vibrating alert:	No
Voice dialling:	Yes

Power
Talk time:	2.5 h
Standby time:	72 h

Overview

Orange SPV E100

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Editors rating: 8.0

Verdict

If all you want is a phone, look elsewhere. But if you like the idea of a handheld in mobile phone's clothing, give the SPV E100 a serious look.

Typical price

£ 129

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