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For the most part, the X7510 stays close to previous models, but improves on the storage, adds a Windows Mobile 6.1 OS and updates its Qwerty keyboard with a haptic feedback system. The price will certainly be the deciding factor and it’s not quite practical enough for all mobile conditions. It does provide a useful alternative to a laptop when working away from the office.

The HTC Advantage X7510 smart phone adds Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and updates its Qwerty keypad with haptic feedback. Are these additions worth the price tag? The X7510 was supplied by clove.co.uk, where it’s available for ￡656.

Strengths

Cosmetically, the X7510 is virtually identical to the original Advantage, though a few buttons have been removed from the front facia. The OS is now Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with a standard HTC customised home interface.

Its weight and larger profile are in place to accommodate the 127mm (5-inch) touchscreen display, which, despite its VGA resolution, will at least retain better compatibility with third-party programs.

Conclusion

Like early Advantage models, the X7510 is one of those devices that struggles to find a common ground. It’s too big to be completely functional as a smart phone, though it’s lighter and more manageable than a laptop or UMPC. In theory, it does provide a useful proposition for those who don’t want a full-blown Windows operating system, but at the same time still need to be kept in touch with the office.

Price is always going to be the X7510’s biggest downfall, regardless if the device is well specced and featured. Despite it not being practical for all mobile situations, the X7510 is still a great piece of kit and we especially liked the new haptic Qwerty keyboard and large screen. Coupled with the instant-on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS, 16GB of storage and supplied software, you have a useful alternative to a laptop for out of office use.

Tags: additions, common ground, early advantage, front facia, GPS Guide, haptic feedback, home interface, laptop, qwerty keyboard, smart phone, storage, third party, umpc, windows operating system

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Posted on September 15th, 2008 by admin
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