Sorry guys - the Orange SPV C700 is no more

[newsbot]

Well, although we could almost see it coming, it looks like the Orange SPV C700 has finally hit the buffers. We mentioned the battery problems that plagued the handset during testing, however there was a continual glimmer of hope as it popped up in Orange catalogues and literature.


Unfortunately it's all gone Pete Tong for the C700. We've had "unofficial offical details" which state..


"..the SPV C700 will not be released onto the Orange range range as, after several months of testing, it did not meet our technical requirements. The main issue was battery life, which considered insufficient to give a satisfactory user experience.."


We've heard on the grapevine that battery life was poor, especially so when the 3G data connection was used for any length of time. Our opinion ? Well, it's probably for the best. We'd hate to see something put into shops which isn't up to scratch, although we're disappointed that HTC couldn't sort the issue out.

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[buzzarn]

I cannot believe this is the case. I have the identical phone HTC Mteor and the battery life is fine - I use 3G data all the time without any battery life issues. I was hoping to buy the phone on Orange at some point soon as I need a 2nd handset.

[fmountford]

Its left me snookered, I plan to upgrade to the C600 now, I didnt want to but seems my only choice, I dont want a Pocket PC nor a dumbphone, I thought about just sticking with my C550 but want to keep my tarrif and therfore wont lose anything getting a C600

[spridget]

bought it and love it , better screen then te c600 it seems and other tweaks that makes it better.

no battery probs here

[darnellm]

So, does anyone know if/when Orange are going to release an updated version of the SPV c600? or any other wifi enabled standard keypad phone?

Have been waiting to upgrade to the c700 since Sept!!