Orange SPV E650 review

What is it: Windows smart phone with a slide-out keyboard

What we think: An impressive smart phone that effortlessly marries good performance with slick looks

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Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 5 July 2007

Tags: Orange, Orange SPV E650, Qwerty, Wi-Fi, keypad

We like:

Good looking design; slide-out keyboard; good range of features

We don't like:

No 3G support; sometimes feels sluggish

You might also need:

Large capacity microSD card

CNET UK judgement:

With its large screen, slick design and slide-out keyboard, the Orange SPV E650 is one of the most impressive Windows smart phones we've seen in a while. The lack of 3G support and sometimes sluggish performance are disappointments, but despite these shortcomings, the E650 is still a very desirable handset

Full review:

The Orange SPV E650 is a rebranded HTC S710 -- a great device if you want an email-centric device but don't want to lug around a massive handset. At first sight it looks like a standard candybar phone, but flick the top section out and you reveal a small Qwerty keypad, which helps you tap out long emails and text messages. Continue Reading...