Typical price: £400
What is it: Dual-SIM, Windows Mobile smart phone
What we think: Competent handset that does a good job of offering dual SIM support, but it's unlikely to inspire envy
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 May 2009
Tags: Acer, Acer Tempo DX900, headset, touchscreen, information
We like:
Two SIM slots; HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS support; front-facing and rear cameras
We don't like:
Short on internal memory; can be unresponsive at times
CNET UK judgement:
Acer's Tempo DX900 is currently the only available option in the UK for those seeking a Windows Mobile device with support for dual SIMs. It certainly does a good job of handling both SIMs, but it's not the slickest smart phone available
Full review:
Acer launched four Windows Mobile devices a few months back, but hasn't trumpeted them much since. These devices follow Acer's purchase of mobile-device specialist E-TEN. It seems that Acer is waiting to broadcast its entry into the smart phone market until its Windows Mobile 6.5-based devices start to appear towards the end of this year. Continue Reading...
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Acer Tempo DX900 History
20 Feb 2009 in Crave
Photos: Acer F900, M900, DX900, X960 hands-on
In the first half of 2009 there will be four Acer smartphones -- the M900, F900, X960 and DX900. We checked out all four at Mobile World Congress, and didn't really like any of them
5 Feb 2009 in Crave
Acer DX900 smartphone pops out unnoticed
Acer's first smartphone has gone on sale without any kind of media hoopla, just turning up on a UK retail site. The DX900 is based a design by Acer subsidiary E-Ten
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