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Old 02-20-2005, 12:00 PM
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Default Orange Netherlands Releasing SPV M500

https://shop.orange.nl/ontdek.asp

Sometimes it's way cool to live in The Netherlands. Like when Orange is releasing the SPV M500, or their version of the HTC Magician a.k.a. iMate Jam. A lot has been said about this device, so I won't repeat the specs. Orange has decided to don't do a "me too", but go with a different look for the same device. So soon I'll be able to get a SPV M500 with a nice anthracite look, and a slightly different layout. As I said: way cool!

 
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Old 02-20-2005, 12:25 PM
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I know the Ipod is supposed to be overrated, but round buttons and a lighter colour (more ipod-like) really suits this phone better.

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Old 02-20-2005, 02:41 PM
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But it does color-coordinate nicely with my black & grey laptop
 
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Old 02-20-2005, 02:43 PM
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Such minor differences, yet the M500 looks much better. The JAM has always looked very plain, or unfinished....I think.

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Old 02-20-2005, 04:14 PM
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Such minor differences, yet the M500 looks much better. The JAM has always looked very plain, or unfinished....I think.

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I still like the JAM better though -- white/silver has more contrast than grey/grey.

Grey/chrome would have worked well...but chrome buttons fade and rub off over time. Unless they make it out of aluminum or something.
 
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Old 02-20-2005, 04:25 PM
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Both designs look good to me (although I prefer the original iPODish look more... 8) er). Simple on the outside powerful on the inside. That is how all devices should be IMO.
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Old 02-20-2005, 05:33 PM
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I still like the JAM better though -- white/silver has more contrast than grey/grey.
Same here ... I've always been a fan of the Mac-like look and the I-Mate Jam has that feel
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I think the M500 looks far better.

The Jam looks like someone forgot to paint it. The indentation around the M500's buttons also makes it look more finished.
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Old 02-20-2005, 10:03 PM
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A vote for the M500, though they both look pretty good.
 
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Old 02-21-2005, 12:14 AM
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I could go for either of them (if they were available to actually try out from a store in the U.S.).
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