Orange Launches First Windows Mobile 6.0 Device

SPV E650 Combines Latest Microsoft Platform With Dedicated Messaging Features

Orange SPV E650

Orange SPV E650

Orange SPV E650

LONDON, April 11/PRNewswire/ -- Orange Business Services today launches the first Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0-powered smartphone on the UK market. Available exclusively from Orange until the beginning of May, the compact SPV E650 combines powerful functionality with sleek design and the ability to connect with Wi-Fi, EDGE and GPRS networks, making mobile messaging easier than ever before.

Designed for business users, the SPV E650 offers all the advantages of a PDA, alongside quad-band functionality for ultimate connectivity. Users can update spreadsheets or documents on the move, using the mobile versions of Microsoft Excel and Word. Windows Mobile 6.0 means that 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. A generous screen, which switches automatically between portrait and landscape modes, provides optimum conditions for viewing and amending documents.

"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.

Windows Mobile 6.0 offers full compatibility with Microsoft Exchange Server, ensuring seamless synchronisation between users' email accounts and mobile devices. Even hyperlinks are supported, enabling web pages to be accessed directly from emails whilst on the move.

Security features are another important feature of the SPV E650, allowing data to be erased remotely in the event of device loss or theft, via Microsoft Exchange Server.

The SPV E650 is now available to UK business customers for GBP165 (excluding VAT), or from free depending on contract. The device is also available to consumer customers from free to GBP161, depending on package.

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 is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with more than 153 million customers on five continents.

In June, 2006, Orange became the single brand for mobile, broadband and multi-play offers. In addition, Orange Business Services became the new banner for business communications solutions and services. Orange Business Services is present in 166 countries with network reach in 220. As of December 31 2006 Orange was the largest broadband provider outside of China.

In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population. At the end of December 2006, Orange had over 15.3 million active UK mobile customers and over 2 million internet customers.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited. Further information about Orange and France Telecom can be found on the Orange website at www.orange.co.uk or the France Telecom at www.francetelecom.com.

 

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