E-TEN Glofiish V900 review

Typical price: £600

What is it: Windows Mobile smart phone with TV tuner and FM radio receiver

What we think: Since the V900's unique selling point is its TV capability, it's unfortunate that its performance is so patchy

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Reviewed by: Sandra Vogel

Reviewed on: 1 October 2008

Tags: E-TEN, E-TEN Glofiish V900, UK, shortcut, connectivity

We like:

3G/ HSDPA support; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS

We don't like:

TV reception is far from perfect; performance is sluggish at times; price

CNET UK judgement:

The Glofiish V900's selling point is its integrated digital TV tuner, which unfortunately doesn't perform well when on the move. Otherwise, it's a well-specified Windows Mobile handheld, with two noteworthy items on its spec sheet: a digital TV tuner and an FM radio receiver. Just watch out for sluggish performance here and there

Full review:

Acer's purchase of handheld specialist E-TEN earlier this year has done nothing to stem the flow of devices, most of them impressively feature-packed. The spec sheet for the Glofiish V900 includes two noteworthy items: a digital TV tuner and an FM radio receiver. These sit alongside a comprehensive range of other features to provide what has to be the best-equipped handheld on the market. It's available, SIM-free, for around £600. Continue Reading...