14 DAY TRIAL // Orange has launched the first Windows Mobile 6.0 powered handset on the UK market, the SPV E650 (also known as the HTC Vox). The smartphone was initially announced at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona and will be available through the mobile operator exclusively until May. Combining many advanced features with a design that will most likely be appealing to business users, it is a great handset for Orange to add to its business smartphone lineup.
It includes quad-band GPRS, EDGE and WiFi support as well as the usual software for creating and editing documents enabling its users to work while out of the office. Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents will appear on the device's screen as they would on a PC, avoiding any inconvenient formatting. The full QWERTY keyboard that it includes makes it easier to respond to emails while on the move, while the screen's ability to switch from portrait to landscape mode ensures that the device will work great for viewing both documents and video content.
"We're naturally excited to be the first operator to launch a Windows Mobile 6.0 smartphone onto the UK market," comments Nick Horton, Head of Business Devices, Orange Business Services UK. "By offering this powerful new operating system in a device that combines a compact, attractive design with full QWERTY functionality, we believe the SPV E650 represents the best option yet for today's mobile professional," he added.
Since the SPV E650 mainly targets business users, security features are also an important aspect. Data can be erased remotely if the device is lost or stolen, through the Microsoft Exchange Server. Orange UK's business customers can now get one for ?165 (around 242 Euro) excluding VAT or for free depending on contract. The device is also available for consumer customers from free to ?161 according to what contract they choose.