Orange SPV E100

Often the humble PC is the main place for storing addresses, diary entries and telephone numbers. While this is very useful around the house, it would be a lot better to be able to share this information with a mobile phone.

With Orange's SPV E100 smartphone, you can do all this and more. From the outside, it looks very similar to the original SPV and, in truth, it's more of a tweak on that product than something completely new. The E100 is exactly the same size - larger than an average phone but small enough to drop into a pocket - and has the same Microsoft Smartphone 2002 operating system, but it's easier to use and more reliable.

The screen is a lot better too and we were very impressed with the sharp image it displays. It makes the E100 perfect for web browsing and viewing pictures taken with the clip-on camera. It also worked very well with the TimeOut Guide to Europe software, which you can buy as an SD card.

The E100 ships with a recharge cradle that connects to your PC via USB and is used to synchronise contacts and emails between your phone and computer in the same way as a handheld computer.

If you prefer, though, the SPV can be configured to send and receive emails wirelessly when you're on the move. As typing emails can be difficult on the phone's number pad, Orange offers a soft, foldable keyboard. Basically a roll of material with some keys printed on it, the keyboard is surprisingly responsive and costs just £25.

Wherever you go, though, make sure that you bring the phone's charger, as you only get two or three days use before you run out of juice. However, for the low price and easy access it gives you to your contacts and diary, it's a real winner and far superior to any other smartphone on the market. If you have the original SPV, though, there aren't enough reasons to make the upgrade.

Contact: Orange 0500 802080
www.orange.co.uk

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