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BenQ E72 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	46.3x13.8x108 mm
Weight:	90 g
Form factor:	candy bar
Built-in devices:	camera

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included:	Windows Mobile 6 Standard bundle plus Mundu (IM), Fizz Traveller
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook

Networks
2G:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G:	GPRS, EDGE

Memory
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
On-board memory:	64 MB

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	2 in
Native resolution:	240x320 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Messaging & data
Messaging services supported:	SMS, MMS
Internet browser:	Yes
Email client:	Yes
Email protocols supported:	POP3, SMTP, IMAP4
Java:	Yes

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB 2.0
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Expansion slot:	microSD

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Talk time:	4 h
Standby time:	180 h

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	AC adapter, stereo headset

Phone
Ringtones:	polyphonic
Vibrating alert:	Yes
Built-in phonebook:	yes
Calendar:	Yes
Alarm clock:	Yes
Speakerphone:	Yes
Voice dialling:	Yes
Voice recording:	Yes

Camera
Camera resolution:	2 megapixels
Flash:	No
Video recording:	Yes

Overview

BenQ E72

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Editors rating: 6.9

Verdict

If you value compact dimensions in a smartphone above up-to-the-minute features and performance, BenQ's E72 may be the Windows Mobile device for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

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£ 99.99

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