What is it: Pocket PC with GSM, GPS and FM radio
What we think: Neat design, but some irritating absences
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 December 2006
Tags: T-Mobile, T-Mobile MDA Compact III, trackball, PCs, phones
We like:
Understated hardware design; good mini trackball; FM radio; GPS antenna
We don't like:
No Wi-Fi; no 3G; no 3.5mm headset slot
You might also need:
microSD cards
CNET UK judgement:
The MDA Compact III is a very neat and tidy little handheld with understated looks. The built-in GPS antenna means it doubles as a navigation device, and we like the FM radio. But with no Wi-Fi or 3G it isn't quite the stunner it could have been
Full review:
T-Mobile's MDA Compact III is the first handheld with a built-in GPS antenna to be announced by a network operator in the UK. That's not to say there aren't other handhelds with GPS built in, but this is the first time you can get it with an operator subsidy. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
January 1, 2007
Posted by: Su Swifty
"Excellent phone"
December 31, 2006
Posted by: Chris Bruce
"It's OK but could try harder"
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