10-23-2002, 06:11 AM
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Contributing Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Orange SPV Smartphone 2002 review
http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2895473,00.html
David Coursey reviews the Orange SPV Smartphone 2002. I'll give you a few of the soundbites that set the tone of that review.
� "Because it's based on Microsoft's familiar Windows user interface, the Smartphone was easy for me to start using right away."
� "The Orange Smartphone exceeds the capabilities of the current generation of top-of-the-line handsets, including Siemens S55, Sony Ericsson T68i, and the Symbian-powered Nokia 7650."
� "[...]comparing a Smartphone to the rest of what's out there is depressing if you're determined to not buy Microsoft."
� "Microsoft has introduced new technology that has pushed cell phones a big step forward."
� "[...]the established order has now been changed to bring Microsoft in as a full player in the cellular business."
It sure sounds like he's one excited reviewer. Source: Foo Fighter.
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10-23-2002, 06:49 AM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,466
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And I see the anti-Microsoft crowd is adding their "valuable" opinions to the article (read the comments). :roll:
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10-23-2002, 09:07 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 157
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Nice.. but how about something a little smaller.. like a clam shell design.. something like the Samsung i-600. I work at Sprint PCS, and phones with the snicker bar form factor don't sell very well. The Sanyo 4900 is cool with 3G color screen and all, but it just sits in the inventory room.
Now it would be nicer if they suport SDIO, or perhaps video phone capability.
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10-23-2002, 11:01 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2005
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I was told yesterday that the spv does have sdio. Have to say having held one I actually really like the form factor.
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10-23-2002, 11:53 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Having my hands on one for the last week or so, I'd have to agree. It's an excellent device, easy to use and with a very attractive pricing model.
It'll be a pity when we have to send the review phone back...
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10-23-2002, 12:00 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Originally Posted by David C
Nice.. but how about something a little smaller.. like a clam shell design.. something like the Samsung i-600.
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No, I saw the Samsung MS Smartphone at the Smartphone launch last night, and I hae to say the flip just doesn't work for the way I use the Smartphone. I like being able to see appointments and call information without having to open the flip...
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10-23-2002, 01:28 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 185
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I must be missing something there. Maybe someone can help me a little bit...
Two years ago when they started talking about that idea I loved it and was looking orward to it. But now we have devices like the XDA. What is the point of having this one then? Not compatible to all PocketPC applications while actually being bigger... I really can't see, why people would be going this way... So, what is it that I'm missing here?
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10-23-2002, 01:40 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 14
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T-Mobile Compatible??
Anybody know if these phones are tri-band and if so would they work with North American GSM/GPRS providers. If so I might have to sack one up. I'm sure they will be on Ebay soon. 
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10-23-2002, 01:47 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 114
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Too bad I still can't have one in the US. :?
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10-23-2002, 02:44 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 72
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Re: T-Mobile Compatible??
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Originally Posted by MattPatty
Anybody know if these phones are tri-band and if so would they work with North American GSM/GPRS providers. If so I might have to sack one up. I'm sure they will be on Ebay soon. |
Phone Scoop says it is tri-band:
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?id=203
Now I have to find a network-unlocked one for sale somewhere. :wink:
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