Typical price: £430
What is it: Oddly named Pocket PC with built in GSM, GPS, Wi-Fi and FM radio
What we think: Thin and well-designed with good battery life
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 January 2007
We like:
GPS antenna; FM radio; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth; some nice software extras
We don't like:
No 3G; no 3.5mm headset slot
You might also need:
microSD cards
CNET.co.uk judgement:
E-TEN's glofiish X500 is an accomplished Pocket PC with GPS antenna, Wi-Fi and FM radio among the standout features. It has good battery life and a range of software extras generous enough to make some other Pocket PC vendors blush
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