Typical price: £240
What is it: Handheld organiser with 71mm screen
What we think: If you don't mind a small screen, little memory and no Wi-Fi, then the SPV M500 is a good choice of handheld/phone combo
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 August 2005
Tags: Orange, Orange SPV M500, earphones, connector, smart phone
We like:
Compact, pocket-friendly dimensions; good range of bundled software; good battery life
We don't like:
Lacks Wi-Fi; relatively small 71mm screen; limited internal memory
CNET UK judgement:
If you can live with a 71mm screen, relatively little on-board memory and no built-in Wi-Fi, then Orange's SPV M500 is a good choice of handheld/phone combo
Full review:
Orange's SPV M500 is similar to other handheld organisers we've seen, such as the i-mate JAM. Running Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC Second Edition Phone Edition, it extends the business-focused end of Orange's SPV range of connected organisers. Continue Reading...
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