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 EXCLUSIVE: SPV F600 not launching in the UK
Paul (MVP)
post Aug 24 2006, 08:41
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Remember the SPV F600? The HTC StrTrk based flip phone also known as the Qtek 8500 and the i-mate SmartFlip?

Well, I have some good news and some bad news. That's good news if you're a dutch reader, bad news if you're on Orange UK.

The F600 will launch THIS WEEK on Orange NL!

The F600 will NOT be launching on Orange UK!

I think this is a real shame, as what Windows Mobile really needs is a sexy handset to take on the RAZRs of this world... and the F600 was probably it!

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post Aug 24 2006, 08:43
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post Aug 24 2006, 08:56
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post Aug 24 2006, 08:56
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Mine isn't gonna be impressed either!! dry.gif

Just shows how out of touch Orange UK are at the moment!! mad.gif
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post Aug 24 2006, 08:59
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QUOTE(TheDon @ Aug 24 2006, 09:56) *
Mine isn't gonna be impressed either!! dry.gif

Just shows how out of touch Orange UK are at the moment!! mad.gif


Personally I don't see why everyone raves about this phone. It's slim, it's clamshell, but I don't think its a nice looking device at all. Especially the outer casing.

Still shame for the people who wanted it


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post Aug 24 2006, 09:02
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Thats a shame, fantastic looking handset that would sell well.


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post Aug 24 2006, 09:03
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So that's no UK networks taking it as far as we're aware?

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Someone could do very well here methinks!

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post Aug 24 2006, 09:13
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Its been out as the Imate Smartflip in Tottenham Court Road for some time. I had a look at one the other day.

Despite being a ppc fan, I have been watching the smartphone developments as I would be interested in having a phone factor device as well but have to say I was sorely disappointed. Its ugly, the screen is tiny (compared to the size of the device) and its performance was slow.


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post Aug 24 2006, 09:40
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Expansys have had it in stock for ages at ~£200 + VAT (£240 odd) which struck me as a pretty good price. I can only think that as it doesn't have WiFi it's not commanding the higher prices that the SP5/m did. I think I'll just buy it SIM free....


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post Aug 24 2006, 09:50
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It seems Orange are playing around with the new phones as the M3100 looks like it wont be released in holland either mad.gif same for the C700 , i want a M3100 but cant get one so i will have to make do with the F600 for now sad.gif now have to get the mrs to agree on me picking it up on friday laugh.gif On a quick note in holland we never got the orange branded MPX200 so its now our turn to have one smile.gif
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Paul (MVP)
post Aug 24 2006, 09:53
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I expect a full review too Peekie tongue.gif

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post Aug 24 2006, 09:56
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I dont know about you guys, but this phone is plain ugly to me. The whole thing clashes. The Screen looks tiny with all that space around it. Yuk.
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post Aug 24 2006, 10:03
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Agreed, but the final version with the final Orange branding (which has 'F600' written below the screen IIRC) look better.

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post Aug 24 2006, 11:40
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Wow. That is kinda bad news.... but as noone at Orange knew what i was talking about with an F600 when i phoned, i decided to cut my losses and leave (also, get a lousey signal at work).

And today, arrived my Qtek 8500 from Expansys, with a Voda contract, and a Jabra headset, 1gb memory... all free :-)

I honestly dont work for expansys, but would definately recomend them! Because they just put -£xxx into your shopping basket when ordering a tarrif, and they have EVERY phone ever made, even imports that aren't release you can definately get what you want. And if the phone is cheaper than the tarrif "kick-back" then you just top up ur basket with accessories like i did.

Only downside with expansys is if your choosey about your provider. THey only have tarrifs from Voda and O2. Nothing from Orange or T-Mobile.

Oh, and for all u guys saying it not a pretty phone, well, 2b honest... it isnt as nice as i thought it would be, but it is far and away the best windows smartphone available!
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post Aug 24 2006, 11:43
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They seriously need O and T-Mo tho IMHO...

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post Aug 24 2006, 16:16
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Nooo....guess I'll be giving dutch ebayers some business then...sad.gif


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post Aug 24 2006, 16:30
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There is a nasty rumor on Howard forums that this (Cingular 3125 for us) has been cancelled on Cingular in the US as well. Something about it not passing their QC even after repeated ROM fixes by HTC.

I really hope it's a bogus rumor as I have been waiting for this phone and know of at least four NON-WM users who are waiting to switch carriers to get this phone.
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post Aug 24 2006, 22:09
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You guys aren't missing much. It's nice and thin...but not much more.


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post Aug 25 2006, 08:28
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I wonder if they will launch this phone in Spain. How much does Spv F600 cost in Netherlands (with an orange plan)?
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post Aug 26 2006, 15:01
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