BenQ E72

63 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Connectivity (3)
GPS navigation (1)
Camera (1)
Sound (1)
Build quality (1)

Negative
Screen (5)
Features (1)
Portability (1)
Battery (1)
Value for money (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the GPS navigation and sound. The build quality and camera also get good opinions. Many are negative about the features and battery, and comments about the design and responsiveness are different.

connectivity, camera, build quality, sound, GPS navigation

screen, value for money, portability, battery, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BenQ E72 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: (pocket-lint.com)

BenQ E72 mobile phone

Angel of BT Fusion, or just plain confusion?

The tech specs are a little lacklustre too for a device that seems to want to give your that "connected on the move" feeling, with only GPRS/GSM/EDGE and no sign of 3G. So whilst the form gives you that mobile feeling, you lack the usability of a...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by: Dean Evans (techradar.com)

BenQ E72

The BenQ E72 is only available to BT broadband subscribers

GSM/VoIP switching (BT Total Broadband customers only)

Sluggish Windows Mobile performanceNo 3G data connectivityLimited onboard memory

Even with a 260MHz OMAP 1030 processor inside, the UI (powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6) is horribly sluggish. Quick launching apps via the top-level carousel (showing recently used applications) is far from quick. Below this, you'll find...

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by: Sandra Vogel (cnet.co.uk)

BenQ E72 review

If you value compact dimensions in a smart phone above up-to-the-minute features and performance, BenQ's E72 may be the Windows Mobile device for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere. We have some gripes with its slow clock speed, small screen and lack of...

Small and pocket-friendly ; Wi-Fi and bluetooth ; Some useful extra software

Small screen ; Slow processor ; Office Mobile not included

Conclusion It's nice to see a company with a different take on Windows Mobile, and with the E72, BenQ shows originality in both hardware design and software. Although a faster processor, a larger screen, more on-board memory and Office Mobile wouldn't...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Sandra Vogel (zdnet.co.uk)

BenQ E72

If you value compact dimensions in a smartphone above up-to-the-minute features and performance, BenQ's E72 may be the Windows Mobile device for you. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Small and pocket-friendly ; Wi-Fi and bluetooth ; Some useful extra software

Small screen ; Slow processor ; Office Mobile not included

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Sandra Vogel (trustedreviews.com)

BenQ E72

Sandra welcomes BenQ's E72 Windows Mobile smartphone to the UK.

Physically this is a neat Windows Mobile smartphone though it does suffer from a small screen. Wi-Fi is welcome, as is much of the bundled extra software. But the processor, battery life and internal memory are all inadequate.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Sandra Vogel (asia.cnet.com)

Review: BenQ E72

It's original, but with some features lacking and a small screen, the E72 isn't for everyone.

Small and pocket-friendly; Wi-Fi and bluetooth; some useful extra software

Small screen; slow processor; Office Mobile not included

It's nice to see a company with a different take on Windows Mobile, and with the E72, BenQ shows originality in both hardware design and software. Although a faster processor, a larger screen, more on-board memory and Office Mobile wouldn't go amiss,...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Nick R (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

BenQ E72 review

The left side of the E72 is simplistic and surprisingly lacking button wise compared to other smart phones. There are two thin buttons one which is used for quick access to messages and the other will initialise the phones voice recorder for memos etc

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Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: (mobilechoiceuk.com)

BenQ E72 review

BenQ probably isn't a name you would imagine when thinking about Windows Mobile smartphones or indeed mobile phones in general. But the manufacturer has joined the fray with its E72 …

A good-looking handset brimming with added software, including Wi-Fi

Slow processor, short on memory and average battery life

The extras that bolster the Windows Mobile software are useful, as is Wi-Fi, but this smartphone is hamstrung by some underpowered features.

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the BenQ E72

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the BenQ E72 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Mobile Phones on Amazon.co.uk.

value for money, connectivity, camera, sound

portability

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Mr. Gordon C. C. Howard (amazon.co.uk)

Awesome

As a 17 year old i wanted a phone with all the gadgets cheap even if all the gadgets wernt the best on the market this works perfectly, esp the WIFI. I found the sound quality perfectly reasonable. Although only works with mini usb earrphones (supplied...

Oct, 2009

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