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MOBILE PHONE REVIEW

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Orange SPV C500 review Editors Choice Award

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 460x160x1080 mm
Weight: 100 g
Form factor: candy bar
OS & software
Software included: Pocket Outlook; Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket MSN, Pocket MSN Messenger, Space Maker, Task Manager, File Manager, Orange Backup, Orange World, Orange Update, Orange Help, PacketVideo player, Caller Photo ID, Multimedia Album
Synchronisation software: yes (ActiveSync)
Memory
Memory expansion: Yes
On-board memory: 32 MB
Networks
2.5G: GPRS
Messaging & data
Messaging services supported: SMS
Email client: Yes
Email protocols supported: POP3
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Expansion slot: miniSD
Display
Native resolution: 176x220 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Phone
Vibrating alert: No
Voice dialling: Yes
Voice recording: Yes
Power
Talk time: 5 h
Standby time: 96 h
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Overview

Orange SPV C500

Editors rating
Rating: 8.2
Verdict

The SPV C500 is a distinct improvement on its predecessors: at the fourth attempt, Orange has come up with a Windows Mobile-based smartphone that many people would be happy to carry most of the time.

Typical price

£ 79


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