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The beauty that is an SP5

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5 Sep 26th, 2006 

9 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
WIFI , Bluetooth , Quad Band , Windows Mobile 5 , Camera  .

Disadvantages:
Exposed Screen , sometimes dodgy joystick , Mini SD Slot location .

Recommendable Yes:

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mgalvin

mgalvin

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By far this is the best phone I have ever owned..... Bar none!!

What sets the SP5 apart from other smartphones is the inclusion of wifi. To most this may seem a little pointless , however , when coupled with Exchange direct push this makes for a very quick and cheap way to check your mails. It's also great for when you are sat at home and quickly need a phone number or to check the news. I would never go back no way..... from now on wifi is a basic requirement for me.

The phone has tons of great features , I love the way it 'sensors' it is dark and turns on the backlight for the keypad.

I also use the phone as an MP3 player , which it is more than capable of being. Simply install a mini SD card and you're away , I currently use a 2GB one.

The phone is also great for use as a SAT NAV device. I purchased a GPS dongle and a copy of Tom Tom navigator , installed it and away I went. I now have Sat Nav wherever I go!!! On my phone!!!

The only real negatives I can think of for this phone are:

1) The location of the Mini SD slot , located under the battery this is a real pain in the ass and means turning the phone off if you want to swap cards.

2)Windows Mobile 5 , altho massively better than 2003 it still has its flaws. You need to have tons of patience and a real willing to percivere with the phone if you want to use it's advanced features.

All in all, I love this phone and as it is currently the only windows smartphone with wifi I wont be swapping it any time soon.

BUY ONE!!!

 

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Comments about this review »

computerxpert 27.09.2006 03:07

Good little review - Welcome to Ciao :)

melodysparks 27.09.2006 01:58

A fair review. Thank you for sharing. Chris

RazzaLazza 26.09.2006 23:39

Sounds like a good little gadget to me. Rich

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