Voxtel Releases Entry-Level W520 Pocket PC

Russian manufacturer Voxtel has announced the availability of its new communications device, the Voxtel W520. While most people would expect all manufacturers to release only devices powered by Windows Mobile 6 now that the OS is available, the handheld runs Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Edition with an update package AKU 3 and comes equipped with a 2.4 inch 65k color screen with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution.

Its lack of EDGE as well as other features that would generally be considered a must have in the case of such a device point to the fact that it was actually meant to be more of a low-end model. Other features include a TI OMAP 730 processor running at 200MHz, 64 MB RAM and 128 MB Flash ROM, WiFi, Bluetooth for connectivity and tri-band 900/1800/1900 Mhz, GPRS support.

Moreover, its user will also be able to enjoy taking snapshots with the 2 megapixel camera and store a reasonable number of files with the help of the MiniSD card slot provided. On a full charge, the W520 will provide up to 4 hours of talk time or 150 hours on standby.

Comparing to other Pocket PCs released lately, the Voxtel W520 is really not impressive. However, the W520 may be more of a budget Pocket PC. Since no official information regarding the price has so far been made available, one can only assume that with the features it includes, it'll come with a low price tag targeting the business user that wants a budget friendly device. According to some info (not official) it should be priced somewhere around 400 Euro.