The Mobile World Congress this year is chock full of both Google Android OS mobile phones and devices running on the Windows Mobile platform. Acer has done a good job satisfying the cravings of both crowds with their 2010 lineup of Google Android and WinMo operating system mobile phones. On the Windows Mobile side, we have the Acer neoTouch P300 and neoTouch P400. Devices running the Little Green Robot's OS are the Acer Liquid e, the Acer beTouch E110 and the beTouch E400.
Cupcakes for Everyone
Considering that the beTouch E110 is an entry level mobile phone, the Cupcake is a stable operating system to rely on. It does get the job done for new smart phone users but with the release of Éclair platform devices, mobile phone enthusiasts would most probably have to go for another phone.
The E110 has decent specs for internet browsing and social networking widget use though, which is what the phone was designed to do. It runs on a ST Ericsson PNX6715 416 MHz processor and has GSM 2G, HSDPA 3G and EDGE connectivity. Although the smart phone is lacking WLAN and Infrared support, it does come equipped with a Bluetooth version 2.0 with A2DP feature.
A 256 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM internal memory is a default but it can be expanded through the use of a micro SD. The beTouch E110 has a 3.5 mm audio jack and it comes equipped with a standard FM radio. A 3.15 megapixel camera that has a 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution is thrown into the mix which is perfect for impulsive image snapping and also for online image sharing.
Connecting You to the World
Despite the lack of Wi-Fi support, the E110 was intended for internet browsing and it does this easily with the five available home screens. Just like in other mobile phones, widgets can fill up each of the five home screens to instantly launch any favorite application or web page with a simple tap of the widget icon. The actual internet browser is basic and simple. Searching for a particular website, zooming in on content as well as bookmarking a favorite site is done with a just a few taps on the screen.
Applications Galore
Acer's E110 lets its users keep track of Facebook and Twitter posts with built-in Facebook and Twidroid apps. Acer Spinlets, a compact online radio app is also preinstalled. This allows users to stream music from major music labels on demand and share selected songs to their accounts on social networking sites or through email.
The Acer Urfooz lets users create their own virtual avatar with an appended profile and post them to social networks. The character creation interface works much like traditional avatar services wherein the user has access to different facial features, hairstyles and clothes to suit their personality.
The Acer beTouch E110 plays its role very well as an internet buddy for the masses. While it is a total no-no for tech junkies, this phone may be a nice gift for junior or for the older generation who are looking for a smart phone with a no-nonsense approach to functionality.
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