6630 or SPV C500?

djbenjo · 29 Jun 2006 at 00:46

I'm replacing my W800i with a cheaper phone that is compatible with TomTom. I have had a read around and it seems either the Nokia 6630 or SPV C500/550 are ideal.

The 6630 is a Nokia, obviously. I had a 6260 previously and have had many Nokias before that - I really don't like the menus and the general feel of the phone compared to the SE phones I have had of more recent times.

The SPV C500 looks good, but are a lower spec than the 6630 and C550 and most seem to come with a 16mb card, which I would need to spend a bit more upgrading.

The SPV C550 is also an option, but they seem to be a bit more expensive and are also much more ugly.

Any suggestions?

djbenjo · 4 Jul 2006 at 13:18

Anyone?

Tunney · 4 Jul 2006 at 13:31

The 6630 has more software available for it, has 3G, has the better camera and syncs with a wider range of products. The C500 is smaller and will sync better with Outlook. The C550 offers everything the C500 offers plus a nicer screen.

It really comes down to personal taste and budget.

bmh.01 · 4 Jul 2006 at 15:47

6630 every time, the spv just doesn't do the phone functions well enough for my liking.
Its like the spv is a pda with phone features tacked on whereas the 6630 is a phone with pda features tacked on and the 6630 does a much better job of both imo.

I've had both a 6630->6680->N70->N80 and a C500->C550 and wouldn't have a windows mobile phone again I don't think, not sure what WM5 is like though.
Also i've found the 6680 to be pretty much bulletproof, has taken a lot of abuse with no ill effects.