The idea of rebirth, or, say, upgrading the popular decisions, manufacturing companies often resort. In this situation, benefiting both consumers through lower prices for the current range of products and manufacturers, choosing sufficient time for the completion of new developments and preparation for the release of new models. A similar situation has now formed a company E-Ten. The most popular model glofiish X500 and VGA-analog glofiish X500 + are replaced by updated models: QVGA - glofiish X600 and VGA - glofiish X650. At first acquaintance it seems that the changes affected only the outer shell, but more detailed examination can detect a number of other changes being positive. In this review we will consider in detail the QVGA-novelty device glofiish X600, which some time ago, hiding behind the code name «Killer». Well, as usual start with the technical specifications:
- Processor: Samsung SC3 2442 (400MHz)
- Memory: 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
- Memory Expansion: microSD (support for microSDHC)
- Mobile networks: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Screen: 2.8-inch 320x240 pixels, 65536 colors
- Operating system: Windows Mobile 6 Professional
- Communications capabilities: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, USB
- Camera: 2 megapixel CMOS
- GPS: SiRF Star III
- Battery: 1530mAch
- Claimed battery life: talk time 5.6 hours, standby time 150-170 hours, standby PDA 12-14 hours mode GPS 5-7 hours
- Dimensions and weight: 107 x 58 x 15 mm, 136, the
As seen from the technical data, device repeats the capabilities of the model X500. Not surprising, because this configuration is probably the most adequate model for mid-level to the same value of the platform significantly decreased, which beneficially impact on the ultimate cost of glofiish X600.
Supplied
On a complete set of products E-Ten, we have previously mentioned, the company true to its principles, and as usual puts in the box with the communicator everything you need:
- glofiish X600
- stylus
- sync cable mini-USB/USB
- charger, headset
- Leather Case
- Quick Start Guide
- CD-ROM with software synchronization and full user
- Navigation NAVITEL Navigator 3 and a map of one region to choose from
- Protective Film
- storage battery
In chain stores MakTsentr - Computer in the palm of a complete set also includes a navigation program Autosputnik. Cover from a kit similar to what we saw in the delivery of X800. Recall the basic pieces: the back of the two openings covered with bars, when the device is in a case, the speaker is located just opposite one of them. At the bottom of the case opening for the headset. Sam Case is made of leather, securely stitched seams, belt clip pretty durable and comfortable.
As for the headset, then it occurred more external changes, rather than functional, the same socket - 2,5 mm, two headphone and microphone unit with answer button and volume control. Subjectively, the quality remained the same for telephone calls, daily listening to radio and mp3 headset enough. Volume increased slightly, but for a noisy Moscow subway after all the volume a little. Externally, the same headset is more presentable and stylish.
Design and Ergonomics
As we already mentioned, the unit comes to replace the popular model X500, therefore, design and ergonomics in the model allocated honorable first place. First, the person changing the dimensions, we will not once again lead the numbers in order to estimate the size needs to see in the picture.
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Agree, the difference is apparent even without a ruler. As for convenience, there is a positive role played by the change unit control buttons. The main controls under the display is moved, we recall that the X500, a pair of buttons located above the display, which involves some discomfort at the "one-handed" management. In addition, the glofiish X600 appeared "OK" and "Start", so to start and close applications, stylus is not necessary. Instead, the navigation button is used a miniature joystick. Its convenience is difficult to assess objectively - it is rather a matter of habit. Pressing it fulfills perfectly, but people with fairly large fingers or a girl with long nails, get used to, will most likely have a long time.
Highlighting milky white color is not irritating to the eyes in the darkness, and in daylight is visible on black keys.
At the top of the screen is the speaker voice, framed by silver inlay, but on different sides of his two LEDs, the right answers for the state of the communicator, and the left displays the status of wireless connectivity and GPS. On the back side of the glofiish X600 is a 2 megapixel camera, a mirror for self shooting system and the lattice dynamics. Next to the mirror is decorative cap that can be taken during the outbreak, but in reality, the flash is only in the older models X650, X600 in the younger it is absent.
At the top end of the communicator flaunts inscription GPS, and closer to the left corner is the eyelet for the strap.
On the left side we see the volume buttons and the microphone, reset hole and a connector for a headset. The right side is traditionally equipped with a power button and camera button.
At the bottom there is a microphone, a slot for microSD cards and mini-USB connector. Slot for flash memory cards does not covered, however, is more "plus", the card is removed safely, such as difficulties with X800, c its rubber cap does not arise.
In the lower right corner is the stylus, which is barely above the surface of the body, it can only pick up your nail. In the pencil case stylus is held tightly, so that the random loss is excluded.
Telescopic stylus itself, is enough place in the unfolded state. In order to get to the battery and the SIM-card, the stylus must be removed. It is caused by the unusual design of the rear cover, which completely closes the lower end of the device.
Battery attached special latch is located under the battery slot for SIM-card. Virtually the entire body is made of plastic with a soft-touch coating, with the exception of a metal insert around the display and a narrow maroon stripe separating the housing halves and passing under the keyboard unit. All members of the body fitted tightly, no backlash, cracks, scratches and other troubles in the testing process was observed. Use the communicator really comfortable, it fits in your hand nicely, all the necessary controls are easily accessible, clearly respond to key presses.
Screen
Display used in the glofiish X600, has a resolution of 320x240 pixels at a diagonal to 2.8 inches. It is quite standard for today's communicators, nothing remarkable is not allocated. The viewing angles are acceptable. Backlight brightness adjustable in 11 steps on the left-division light is barely noticeable. In bright sunlight, the brightness is better to put the maximum in this position, the display is readable. Not as good as hoped, but nonetheless, this is enough to dial the number, read or write SMS.
In addition, there is automatic adjustment of brightness depending on the battery or downtime of the communicator. With daily use, enough of the fourth or fifth division on the scale of brightness.
Speed and memory
The communicator glofiish X600, as in many other products the company uses a processor Samsung SC32442 400 MHz. Subjectively, the performance remained at the same level as the other models of the company. Spb Benchmark test results bear this out.
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| Spb Benchmark test results |
Among the competitors glofiish X600 is kept strictly in the middle. In most tests bypassing prevailed for a long time in the class of compact devices, HTC P3300 and not much inferior RoverPC N6 in graphics tests. In general, processor performance is sufficient for most everyday tasks, confident communicator to cope with both demanding navigation programs, and with less voracious browser and ICQ. Pleasantly surprised by the speed of video playback. In comparison with the same X500, the rate grew that much, even with the naked eye. In traditional tests, TCPMP device showed the following results.
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Natural leader was GSmart i300 c 520 MHz processor, Intel, in second place RoverPC N6, holders of stones from Samsung - glofiish X600 and RoverPC N7 shared an honorable third place, and the role was lagging HTC P3300 c 200 MHz processor. As is evident from the results, glofiish X600 confidently cope with playing movies in resolving 640h352, and videos with the screen resolution - 320x240 - simply "flies". As for memory, then everything is standard here. The specifications appear 64 MB RAM and 128 MB ROM. In reality, the RAM 47.20 MB, and available storage capacity is almost 55 MB. After you run all the applications and services built Windows Mobile, free to remain around 26.5 MB of RAM.
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If storage capacity is clearly not enough, and have just purchased a memory card (supports up to 2GB microSD and microSDHC than 2 GB), the memory is almost always enough. Of course, one should not simultaneously run multiple applications in order to avoid an excessive burden, but will cope with ICQ, browser and doc-file simultaneously, the communicator is quite capable. However, if you drop some programs preinstalled by the manufacturer, you can increase the amount of free memory on 1,5-2 MB.
Sound quality
On the part of the sound, the device left a mixed impression, mainly in respect of voice dynamics. Caller's voice at first seems somewhat harsh, abrupt. 2-3 days for this particular device, of course, get used to, but a strange feeling still remains. True, it is worth noting that the stock volume is sufficient for all situations.Even in a bustling Moscow subway was not necessary to move the volume slider to maximum. Microphone sensitivity is good, voice is transmitted clearly and without distortion. Voice recording in a quiet room available at a distance of 3-4 meters. In a noisy place write legible, if you hold the device in his hand in front of him and something dictate. System speaker loud enough so as not to miss a call in a noisy place or wake up in the morning, though at maximum volume it's a little pohripyvaet. As an mp3-player, glofiish X600 is quite suitable inexperienced in musical matters to the user. Complete headset normally without distortion plays mp3-songs, if you set the volume about 2 / 3 of maximum, with increasing volume noticeable chatter.
Communication
Phone
Glofiish X600 is equipped with quad-GSM-module, and supports data transmission GPRS and EDGE. Communication device keeps confident interlocutor's voice is heard clearly, problems with the mobile Internet does not arise. An additional advantage can be considered Russified skin phone applications. On the "dialer" present Russian letters, which, combined with intelligent contact search lets you quickly find the desired subscriber.
Wi-Fi
Wireless Wi-Fi interface supports both 802.11 b / g. The sensitivity of Wi-Fi is above average in terms of prefabricated house when working with home access point, glofiish X600 confidently kept in touch where other communicators goes into search. For the parameter settings Wi-Fi Connection is a program WLAN Utility c simple and intuitive interface.
Bluetooth
In the X600 installed Bluetooth-module version 2.0 c support for EDR. Recall that E-ten uses in its products drivers from Microsoft, but offers an alternative interface that significantly facilitates the process of dating device with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Among the supported profiles: - Serial Port Profile (SPP). COM-port emulation for synchronization with your desktop computer and external Bluetooth-enabled devices.
- Object Push Profile (OPP) - Transfer calendar, contacts.
- File Transfer Profile (FTP). Profile file transfer, file-sharing.
- Hands-Free Profile (HFP). Connection of Bluetooth-headset, handsfree device.
- Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Transfer stereo via Bluetooth.
- Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Music playback management via wireless headset.
- Personal Area Network Profile (PAN). Connect a desktop computer to the Internet through the communicator.
The testing device worked well with stereo Bluetooth-headset, to synchronize with your PC. Problems with the Bluetooth-module has not been noticed.
Multimedia
Luggage
Glofiish X600 is equipped with 2 megapixel camera (CMOS-sensor) with fixed focus. Just note that the camera quality is standard for Windows Mobile devices, there are no surprises here. With regard to the interface and ease of using the camera, the X600 is definitely praiseworthy.Shell camera control thought, all transactions with the settings you can do with your fingers, in addition to the implementation of adjustment is required to leave the program interface. The settings available to the user:
Choose a picture resolution - 2M - 1600x1200 pixels
- 1M - 1280x960 pixels
- 640x480 points
- 320x240 pixels
- 176x144 pixels
White Balance: - Auto
- Glow
- Lighting
- Sunlight
- Shadow
- Overcast
- Night
Effects: - Norm
- Negative
- Shades of Gray
- Retrospective
- Reflection
File format: BMP, JPG and JPG + EXIF, allowing write EXIF information on the GPS-coordinates, the resulting image. The additional settings you can select the shooting mode (portrait, multishooting, shooting on a timer, photo frames) and some others. Speed operation is comparable with that in the glofiish X800, c the moment you press the button to save the image it takes about 7 seconds, so to obtain a clear image apparatus must keep moving. Images themselves, as we have said, pretty standard for most similar devices. With examples of photos can be found below.
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| glofiish X600: example photo (jpg, 1600x1200, 268,8 Kb) |
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In addition to photography glofiish X600 can record video in the resolution of 128x96, 176x144 or 320x240 format 3gp.
Radio
Built-in FM-radio is becoming an integral part of all of products glofiish. To listen to the radio using the already familiar to us from other products created by the application FM Tuner.
Available to the user tri-band FM: Europe (87.5 - 108.0), Japan (76.0 - 90.0) and USA (87.5 - 107.9). Each range can store up to 50 stations. Ability to record off the air is still missing. Of normal quality can be achieved only on the street, indoors or transport the quality of reception is noticeably worse, are often observed interference or no loss of signal.
Runtime
Capacity standard battery is 1530 mAh X600 that communicators glofiish became a kind of benchmark. To estimate the time of work we have traditionally tested in three modes: the maximum load. Vykruchena the brightness to maximum, the speaker volume - too, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, through Windows Media Player in the cycle is played a "heavy" video. Battery life in this mode is 4 hours 3 minutes. MP3 Playback. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and the screen turned off.Listening to music through headphones at maximum volume. We used Windows Media Player Mobile and files with a bitrate of 192 Kb / c. Hours - 14 hours 30 minutes. Normal operation. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi disabled. The brightness set to minimum. On the PDA was started reading the text in Haali Reader with automatic scrolling. Time work was 16 hours 9 minutes.
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With daily use, the communicator, which includes about 20 minutes of calls a day, periodically checking email via GPRS, and about 30 minutes surfing the Internet via Wi-Fi, X600 lasted about 2 days. In a more intensive use will have to charge the device daily.
GPS-navigation
Like the previous model series glofiish, X600 is equipped with a GPS-receiver based on the chipset SiRFStar III. While this chipset is the most popular solution for mobile navigation. The cold start when you first start was about 5 minutes later, when the device is used daily satellites for 20-30 seconds. Complaints about the quality and positioning accuracy during the testing we did not notice. The signal was lost only when passing under bridges and overpasses. As a navigation program with the glofiish X600 comes NAVITEL Navigator Version 3 and the map of one of Russia's regions to choose from.
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| glofiish X600: Navitel Navigator |
In chain stores MakTsentr - Computer in the palm of additionally completed glofiish X600 navigation software Autosputnik.
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| glofiish X600: Autosputnik |
Software
glofiish x600 running on Windows Mobile 6 Professional, the main features of the OS, we have repeatedly mentioned, so let's get to the description of additional programs and utilities installed on your device.
Telephony applications and add-ins
The first thing you want to reiterate, it is Russified sheath dialer is much easier to find contacts.
ZOOM SMS - another add-in phone that complements the standard notification received by SMS-message or missed call.
Call Filter - handy and filter calls and SMS-messages with lots of add-ins.
Add Ringtone - Simple tool to facilitate the process of adding ringtones.
MMS Message - application for sending multimedia messages.
Scenarios - a simple application to adjust the sound profiles.
Speed Dial. Speed Dial List, with the ability to quickly search for contacts by first letter.
SIM Manager - an application to work with contacts, text messages, written in the SIM-card memory.
GPS-Utilities
GPS Viewer. A simple program for viewing coordinates.
Location SMS.The program allows you to send SMS-message with its coordinates.
Satellite Data Update - Updated information on satellites, to accelerate cold start.
System tools and other applications
Application Recovery - Utility to restore the preinstalled software.
Backup Utility - A simple program for backing up and restoring data.
Bluetooth Manager - Shell simplifies work with a wireless module. M-Desk - a custom launcher with four tabs that run on a double pressing «Home».
Quick Bar - another small launcher, which starts with a single button «Home».
Task Manager - task manager that displays a list of running applications and allows you to close them. Below you can see a demonstration on the program.
Multimedia Manager - tool for viewing images with easy scrolling of images and full-screen viewing.
SPB Mobile Shell - Shell Today-screen with the possibility of placing the tabs plugin, weather and other elements.
Price
In chain stores MakTsentr - Computer in the palm of the cost of glofiish X600 is 14,890 rubles.
Conclusions
Despite the ever-increasing competition in the segment navigation communicators, the company E-Ten can produce successful and well-balanced model. It is gratifying that the producer listens to the opinions of users and listen to their advice and suggestions, so we see the constant improvement of our products. Issue glofiish X600 has once again confirmed it. The device is now perhaps the most attractive product segment in devices all in one. Distinguishes it from its competitors is low cost, compact size, balanced combination of features, besides the strengths of the communicator is much larger than the weak.
Pros: - A complete set of wireless interfaces
- Excellent selection of embedded software
- Good equipment
- Compact size and weight
- Ergonomics
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