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Monday, January 15, 2007

Let's Glofiishing with the X500

Posted by Darius Wey in "HARDWARE" @ 06:00 AM



Product Category: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Pocket PC Phone
Manufacturer: E-TEN
Where to Buy: Expansys or authorized E-TEN distributors
Price: £374.43 (excluding tax) or ~$734 USD
System Requirements: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows Vista; USB port
Specifications: Windows Mobile 5.0 with AKU 3.2 (Pocket PC Phone), Samsung S3C2442 400MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 2.8" QVGA (65K-colour) TFT-LCD, 2.0-megapixel CMOS camera with flash, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 (Class 2) + EDR (with A2DP & AVRCP), GPS (SiRFstar III), TMC support, FM radio, microSD, Mini-USB, 113.0mm x 59.5mm x 15.5mm, 146g (with battery)

Pros:
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE;
  • Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and FM radio;
  • Slim form factor;
  • Blazing performance;
  • Bright display.
    Cons:
  • No support for 3G;
  • microSD slot lacks protection;
  • Leather case is impractical;
  • No bundled navigation software;
  • Shipping ROMs 0273 and 0291 are riddled with bugs.
    Summary:
    The Glofiish X500 is one of two debut devices in E-TEN's emerging Glofiish series, and looks can be deceiving. Despite being incredibly slim, the X500 manages to pack an incredible punch with integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and an FM radio. Is it just what the doctor ordered, or is there a catch? Read on to find out!
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