The relatively short battery-life is a shame because otherwise the M530w is a good, solid, business email smartphone. It may not be the sexiest on the planet, and it may not have headline grabbing features such as GPS, but neither does it have any serious shortcomings - it's easy to use and its core specification is able to run the demanding Windows Mobile OS without breaking sweat.
It's very cheap, too, at a mere £199 including the VAT unlocked. But the high powered processor takes its toll on the battery and that means the M530w is far from the perfect alternative to the BlackBerry 8820. Alas, even the price can't sweeten that bitter pill.Read full review
Overall
7/10
By Jonathan Bray
Reviewed 16 June 2008
Updated 05 February 2011