Posted by axxxr
Word has leaked out of the SPV c500, a new Microsoft Smartphone that European cell carrier Orange is going to introduce in July. Not much else is known, except that it looks like it’s smaller than the other phones in the SPV series, and like them is also made by Taiwanese manufacturer HTC.
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Posted by Dazism
Hurrah you're back
That's one oogly phone but there is some more on it over at modaco.
Posted by wapchimp
Here are some more specs for ya!
Java Midp 2.0
GPRS (Class 10)
Wap
Infra Red
Polyphonic Ringtones
FM Radio
MP3
Posted by axxxr
Update:
News is already spreading like wild fire about the new Orange SPV C500 with FM Radio.
Here is the speculated specifications of the SPV C500. Almost reminds me of the big fat Mercedes Benz 500 series.
This is what we know about the Orange SPV C500 :
Size: 108 x 46 x 18 mm
Weight: 100g
Standby: 150 hrs
Talk: 3 to 5 hrs
Charging: Unknown
Memory: 200 SIM - 64mb Phone
Java Midp 2.0
GPRS (Class 10)
Wap
Infra Red
Polyphonic Ringtones
FM Radio
MP3 Launch expected July 2004
Oddly enough there’s no mentioning of a camera.
Posted by royalty
what about BlueTooth or WiFi ????? i hope it has one at least.
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Posted by axxxr
It will most likely have bluetooth but im sure at this stage..We will have to wait for Orange to release official specs.
Posted by mwright
From the MoDaCo site:-
We can also confirm that the device has built in BlueTooth, shares the same camera as the E200, and contains the OMAP 730 processor.
One exclusive little tidbit of information that's sure to get the arguments going... The SD/MMC slot is under the battery!
Posted by axxxr
Under the battery eh...what were they thinking??
Posted by axxxr
Update: Real pics just released!!
Posted by royalty
OMG it looks GR8 !!!!!!!!
Posted by axxxr
Yeh i think it looks pretty cool!!..
Posted by kimcheeboi
looks somehwat like an
Posted by TheWhizz_68
Yeah but here at Esato , every new phone from another company looks like a
Posted by lor
I'll be honest, that's one butt ugly phone. I ain't getting it. I'll stick to my xphone.
Posted by axxxr
Orange unwraps SPV C500 smartphone
Claiming the title of world's smallest smartphone, UK mobile network operator Orange unveils the Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphone-based SPV C500, complete with bells and whistles.
At the World Handset Forum in Amsterdam today, Orange has announced the SPV C500: the latest addition to its line-up of smartphones based on Windows Mobile software. Claiming the C500 to be the world's smallest smartphone, the pan-European mobile network operator introduced the handset as part of its new line-up of Orange Signature phones, which all offer quick access to operator services.
Despite its minute size, the C500 offers advanced functionality
The SPV C500 weighs in at a mere 100 grams and measures a compact 10.8 x 4.6 x 1. 6 cm, yet offers a 16-bit colour display and several advanced connectivity options including Infrared, USB, Bluetooth and even a miniSD Card expansion slot. A whopping 64 MB of RAM is included, although it is not known how much of this will be available to users.
With GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz connectivity and GPRS, future owners of the C500 will be able to roam freely around the world without any major concern for lack of connectivity. The C500 will also offer the Second Edition version of Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphone platform, announced in March this year. This will provide a native MMS client, as well as Home Screen soft key customization, improvements to voice dialling and more.
As with all Orange Signature phones, the SPV C500 offers an Orange experience containing several exclusive applications and services. A new home screen is present, as is the over-the-air Orange Backup solution, the Packet Video player and Orange Update, which allows customers to trial and download new applications such as ringtones, tube maps and games.
According to Orange, the C500 is to be launched in seven European countries - the UK, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia - starting this summer. Pricing details will be available upon launch.
Posted by axxxr
Small Size:
Posted by axxxr
Quote Orange:
The SPV C500 – from Orange
the world’s smallest Smartphone…
Orange Signature Phone Applications
• New Orange homescreen (vertical icons)
• Orange World
• Orange Backup
• Orange Update
• Orange Help (an electronic user guide on the device)
Advanced features
• Operating System: Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition (desktop PC familiarity)
• Pocket Outlook (Email, Calendar and Contacts)
• Pocket Internet Explorer (HTML and WAP)
• Integrated one click camera
• Packet Video player (allowing progressive download)
• Windows Media Player
• Email (pop3 / IMAP 4, Exchange 2003)
• Instant Messaging (MSN Messenger)
• Java games (MIDP 2.0)
Cool Sounds
• Polyphonic ringtones
• MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR
• Integrated handsfree speaker
Useful Connectivity Options
• Bluetooth
• Infrared
• USB
• External mini-SD slot (Orange Try card included)
Technical specifications
• Dimensions: (108 x 46 x 16mm)
• Volume: 80 cc
• Weight: 100g
• Tri-band: 900+1800+1900
• Memory: 64mb internal, mini SD external
• Screen colours: 65k TFT display (220x176 pixels)
• Screen size: 45.8 x 36.6mm
• Standby time: Up to 4 days
• Talk Time: Up to 8 hours
• WAP browser v 2.0
• HTML v 4.0
• WML, xHTML, Wap push, Wap OTA provisioning
Finer Details
• Available from Orange in UK, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia.
• UK: In stores end of July
• Affordable price-point (specific price-point TBA on commercial launch)
What’s in the box?
• Handset
• Battery
• Mains charger
• Headset
• CD (including Microsoft Outlook 2002 and active sync software)
• Orange Try (mini-SD) card
• Sync cable (USB – mini-USB adaptor)
• Orange user guide
Extra accessories available
• Professional car kit
• Standard car kit
• Cigarette charger
• Carry Case
• Mini-SD Cards
What’s new and improved…
• More versatile bluetooth functionality
• Longer battery life
• Even better voice call quality
Orange Try card
• Allows customers to trial exciting and useful new applications for free
• Available in all 6 territories in multiple languages
• Three main application headings: Organise, Interact and Fun
Organise
ClearVue Office allows users to view Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint® files. By combining ClearVue & Westtek’s JETCET Print customers can even print their files via BlueTooth technology. Free for 15 days. (approx €20 to buy full application)
• Fizz Traveller. The Ultimate travel pack, complete with currency conversion, updated weather forecasts, international time clocks and more (5 day free trial, Full application priced at approx €15)
Interact
Berlitz Phrasebook. Sample the free-to-try phrases and then upgrade to the full phrasebooks containing essential phrases to help you, the traveller, be understood. (approximately €3 per phrasebook, charged to phone bill)
• Smart2go. Locate travel essentials in the city of your choice on an interactive map, including restaurants, hospitals and tourist sites. Get step-by-step directions to make the most our of your stay. Olympic city of Athens offered as a demo. (Unlimited city downloads for £16.99 for 12 months).
Fun
Time Out City Guide. Complete with the best places to eat, drink and shop, plus get expert tips on getting around in Athens. Download additional cities via Java from your local portal. (Prices approx €3 per city, charged to phone bill)
• Jeffrey. Cool animations to show friends
Posted by xboxman
Anybody think this phone will be any home and when is it coming out
Posted by xboxman
Anyone know a exact date for it
Posted by xboxman
Has anyone got a date for it coming out and is the phone any better than the other 3?
Posted by bacanito
does anyone know if the life of the battery is acceptable now? I had the very first SPV when I worked for Orange but that and the reception where it's biggest flaws...I know there's been other models since but I didn't have the opportunity to use them....
Posted by xboxman
Does anyone no anything else about it or not
Posted by axxxr
xboxman said:
Has anyone got a date for it coming out and is the phone any better than the other 3?
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This new version and will have a much faster,be more stable and have a much longer battery life than previous versions..orange have already announced it and should be availabe in orange shops in the next 3 weeks.
Posted by dazbradbury
any idea of price? and what do you think this phone is a rival for? Is it a rival for the k700? There are plenty of phones coming out 3/4Q this year with decent screens/memory card/camera so is this SPV going to be a hit? i personally quite like it, but we'll see when it hits the shops...
Posted by axxxr
C500 Update:
For those of you who are interested in the Orange SPV C500,i'm hearing that they're currently arriving in the Orange Warehouse - so they'll be on the way to stores next week.
Posted by axxxr
You can improve the performance of your SPV C500 by downloading the new ROM update. This will give you the following benefits:
Videos can be sent via MMS
Flickering issue in games has now been fixed
Packet video full screen mode and backlight fix
Improved memory management of the camera and video applications
Improved browsing/upload speed (changed from GPRS class 8 to class 10)
Before you perform your upgrade, please ensure that :
Please note that this update is for UK devices only and cannot be used on SPV C500s sold in other countries.
You are not already running the most recent software . To check your current version of software, from the Home Screen, press Start , Settings , About and scroll down to check your operator version. If your version is Operator version: 4.1.1.4 . then you already have the latest software.
Your SPV C500's battery is fully charged .
Your PC is running Windows® 98, 2000 or XP .
You have backed-up all of your personal data (contacts, appointments, tasks) using ActiveSync (3.7.1) or Orange backup (in the Start/Orange folder on your phone). While performing the ROM Update, all of your data and settings will be erased from your SPV C500. After you've performed the update, restore your personal data and settings to your updated SPV C500. Data on your mini-SD Card (in the "\Storage Card" directory) will not be modified. However, any applications installed on the "Storage Card" will have to be reinstalled.
Download the update here
Posted by jkercher
So, is the phone any good then?
Posted by axxxr
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imo its the best windows smartphone available to date..and def far far better than the previous spv's.
Posted by jkercher
Great, thanks.
Posted by axxxr
BBC News story for Stuff Magazine's top Christmas Gadgets.
Topping the chart is (rather unsurprisingly) the iPod, however the Orange SPV C500 is in the list too, which is well deserved. You can buy Stuff Magazine from any newsagent - just look for the magazine with the semi-naked girl surrounded by a collection of gadgets.. WOaH! Not those gadgets.. No, let's not go there...
Posted by stefanswede
Someone in sweden who has one? and whats the opinion about this smartphone.
I'm using SE P910 at the moment but i need a smaller one thats fit my pocket, anyone?
/Stefanswede
Posted by tom_fun
can any one confirm the maximum size memory card this phone can take & how many mp3s you can fit on it pls?
looking at getting one at the mo but cant find decent websites about it
Posted by Ikyikypdtong
the max size atm is 1gb that's approx. 30 albums of music or 20 hours of MP3 at 96kbps ABR
[ This Message was edited by: Ikyikypdtong on 2005-01-25 21:30 ]
Posted by tom_fun
seriously?? went in to 2 orange shops today, 1 said 256 absolute max & the other said 512 but a gig is wicked, looks like im getting one next, is the mp3 player any good with the headphones supplied?