CNET Asia have posted a preview of the Dopod C500 handheld device. 'One of the biggest advantages of the Dopod C500 is its size. The handheld is considered small for a device that hides a full QWERTY keyboard beneath its 2.4-inch LCD screen and a numeric keypad. We've seen a number of mobiles, such as the Samsung Ultra Messaging i600 and the Nokia N95 with soft-type plastic, so holding the C500 which uses a similar material feels somewhat familiar.
The numeric keypad is a boon for users who are frequent SMS users familiar with the T9 input method. They will also appreciate a QWERTY keyboard for longer messages or Word documents. Sliding out the keyboard to the right is done in one fluid motion and it locks into position with a muted "tok". Adding a touch of user-friendliness are the Cap and Fn buttons that light up when activated.'
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