The 6650’s hardware is unimpressive – but its software managed to surprise me significantly. The device seems to run FP2…read on for an overview of what’s in store.
The device’s menu layout is very weird…please look at the shots below to understand what I mean:
However, the menu system can be restored easily:
The My Own folder containing third-party applications s hidden unusually deep in the menu structure. However, all applications I tested performed fine:
The machine includes a Bluetooth radio and identifies itself as 6650d – the 6650c is a S40-powered candybar dumbphone:
Usually, S60V3 devices ship with a pretty confusing Gallers program. The version found on the T-Mobile version of the 6650 is mich better and..in fact..is very similar to the one found on the Siemens SX1:
Both QuickOffice and Adobe Acrobat Reader are missing from the device:
I installed Resco Viewer and x-plore to get an overview of the specs – here’s what I found out:
Finally, here’s the proof that we are looking at an FP2 device…the new task list:
Amusingly, the machine completely lacked menu transitions in all apps except the V-shaped app launcher…
Tune in soon for a little interview on the 6650’s performance in the marketplace!
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