Eten glofiish X500

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE Class 10
LAUNCH
Announced 2006, October
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 113 x 59.5 x 15.5 mm (4.45 x 2.34 x 0.61 in)
Weight 146 g (5.15 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~36.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
Handwriting recognition
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
CPU Samsung S3C2440 400 MHz
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.0
Positioning GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
Radio FM radio
USB miniUSB
FEATURES
Sensors
Browser HTML (PocketIE)
Pocket Office
eBook Reader
Windows MPlayer 10
Organizer
Voice memo
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 7 h
MISC
Colors Silver
Price About 290 EUR

Eten glofiish X500 Overview

The Eten glofiish X500, introduced in October 2006, is a notable entry into the Windows Mobile smartphone market, emphasizing connectivity and multimedia capabilities within a compact design. With dimensions of 113 x 59.5 x 15.5 mm and weighing 146g, the device strikes a balance between portability and functionality, featuring a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen display that offers a 240×320 pixel resolution.

Running on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, the glofiish X500 is powered by a Samsung S3C2440 processor clocked at 400 MHz. This setup is complemented by 64MB of RAM and 128MB of ROM, with expandability via a microSD card slot, catering to the organizational and entertainment needs of its users.

The device boasts a 2MP main camera capable of capturing video, although it lacks a front-facing camera, reflecting the era’s technology standards. For connectivity, it includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and a GPS chip with SiRF Star III chipset, notable for a device of its time. It also features FM radio and a miniUSB port for physical connections.

Audio is delivered through a loudspeaker, with support for vibration and downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, although it does not include a 3.5mm jack for headphones. The glofiish X500’s removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery promises up to 200 hours of standby time and up to 7 hours of talk time, underscoring its reliability for daily use.