Typical price: £400
What is it: Pocket PC with 3G, keyboard and swivel screen
What we think: Bursting with features, but also bulky, and the keyboard is good but not perfect
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 October 2005
Tags: Orange, Orange SPV M5000, battery life, hardware, wireless networks
We like:
Slick swivel-screen system; easy-to-use video calling; non-volatile memory; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
We don't like:
Keyboard is too small for fast typing; comparatively heavy and large; processor sometimes doesn't keep up with demands made on it
You might also need:
Bluetooth headset; SD card memory
CNET UK judgement:
If you want a Pocket PC that does pretty much everything currently possible, this is it. 3G and the large keyboard are the obvious calling cards, but don't bother thinking about touch typing. Be prepared to invest in a Bluetooth headset for voice calls and bear in mind you'll need a large pocket for this baby
Full review:
There are several handhelds that can double up as a phone for data and voice calls by accommodating your SIM card, and several that have mini-keyboards built in. But the SPV M5000 from Orange breaks new ground in being 3G-capable, having a clamshell that lets it function like a mini-laptop computer, and offering memory that won't wipe itself if the battery runs down completely. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
July 17, 2006
Posted by: George Catanescu
"Excellent!"
December 17, 2005
Posted by: Philip Wand
"It's Windows, only shrunk"
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