Orange Rio

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Great combination of QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen for fluid navigation, intuitive calling and texting apps, compact home-screen with app shortcuts and widgets ...

Cons:

Mediocre camera, have to pay to use Windows Live MessengerLook and Feel...

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Great combination of QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen for fluid navigation, intuitive calling and texting apps, compact home-screen with app shortcuts and widgets

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre camera, have to pay to use Windows Live MessengerLook and Feel

Expert reviews and ratings

The BlackBerry style is a nice find on a budget handset that's not a smartphone. The mix of keyboard and a touch screen works really well. At this pricepoint, that's a great deal. However, the budget Android phones, such as the Orange Barcelona...

By 3G UK on July 29, 2011

A great BlackBerry-esque device with more than meets the eye...

By Mobile Choice on July 27, 2011

The Rio is Orange’s latest own branded handset targeted at those who are addicted to messaging, but can’t quite stretch to higher asking prices of today’s smartphones. The Rio’s full QWERTY keyboard means it’s competing...

By Trusted Reviews on July 07, 2010

The Orange Rio has its flaws, but not many serious ones given its price. The keyboard is great, the menus are intuitive and easy to navigate, and the touchscreen isn't bad either. For £55 on a pay-as-you-go deal, it's tough to beat...

By CNET UK on June 14, 2010