LONDON, April 11 /PRNewswire/ --
- SPV E650 Combines Latest Microsoft Platform With Dedicated MessagingFeatures
Orange Business Services today launches the first MicrosoftWindows Mobile 6.0-powered smartphone on the UK market. Available exclusivelyfrom Orange until the beginning of May, the compact SPV E650 combinespowerful functionality with sleek design and the ability to connect withWi-Fi, EDGE and GPRS networks, making mobile messaging easier than everbefore.
Designed for business users, the SPV E650 offers all theadvantages of a PDA, alongside quad-band functionality for ultimateconnectivity. Users can update spreadsheets or documents on the move, usingthe mobile versions of Microsoft Excel and Word. Windows Mobile 6.0 meansthat documents appear on the device screen just as they would on a PC,avoiding formatting headaches.
The Orange SPV E650 also conceals a slide-out QWERTY keyboard,making it easier than ever before to respond to emails on the move. Agenerous screen, which switches automatically between portrait and landscapemodes, provides optimum conditions for viewing and amending documents.
"We are naturally excited to be the first operator to launch aWindows Mobile 6.0 smartphone onto the UK market," comments Nick Horton, Headof Business Devices, Orange Business Services UK. "By offering this powerfulnew operating system in a device that combines a compact, attractive designwith full QWERTY functionality, we believe the SPV E650 represents the bestoption yet for today's mobile professional," he added.
Windows Mobile 6.0 offers full compatibility with MicrosoftExchange Server, ensuring seamless synchronisation between users' emailaccounts and mobile devices. Even hyperlinks are supported, enabling webpages to be accessed directly from emails whilst on the move.
Security features are another important feature of the SPVE650, allowing data to be erased remotely in the event of device loss ortheft, via Microsoft Exchange Server.
The SPV E650 is now available to UK business customers forGBP165 (excluding VAT), or from free depending on contract. The device isalso available to consumer customers from free to GBP161, depending onpackage.
SPV E650 - Technical Specification Connectivity Wi-Fi, EDGE and GPRS Key Features Windows Mobile 6(R) 6.0: Create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel(R) and PowerPoint(R) documents. ActiveSync(R) client with push-email support 2.0 megapixel inbuilt camera Portrait and landscape screen modes 320x240 pixel touch screen with 65k colours Video player, recording and streaming Sliding keyboard Loud speaker for hands free option Accessories (in-box) AC adapter with mini USB power plug Mini USB/USB synchronisation cable Headset Battery Specification Form factor: sliding keyboard Size: 101.5 x 50 x 17.5 mm Weight: 120g Talk time: up to 5 hours Standby time: up to 7 days
About Orange
Orange is a key brand of the France Telecom Group, providing mobile,broadband, fixed, business and entertainment services across Europe. It isone of the world's leading telecommunications operators with more than 153million customers on five continents.
In June, 2006, Orange became the single brand for mobile, broadband andmulti-play offers. In addition, Orange Business Services became the newbanner for business communications solutions and services. Orange BusinessServices is present in 166 countries with network reach in 220.
As of December 31 2006 Orange was the largest broadband provider outsideof China.
In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UKpopulation. At the end of December 2006, Orange had over 15.3 million activeUK mobile customers and over 2 million internet customers.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in thismaterial are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited.Further information about Orange and France Telecom can be found on theOrange website at www.orange.co.uk or the France Telecom atwww.francetelecom.com.
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