However the processor wasn''t enough to help the neoTouch stand tall among other smartphones.FeaturesApart from the uber-fast processor, the Acer keeps its connectivity features well taken care of. It offers both Wi-Fi and GPS, supports 3G and even has a helpful miniUSB port to connect the data cable or the charger. Plus, another great addition is the 3.5mm headphones jack. The neoTouch has a huge 3.8-inch screen that displays a resolution of 480x800. It also has 256MB of internal memory, expandable up to 32GB through a microSD card. There is also a 5MP camera with an LED flash. The Acer also comes with the mobile office suite which allows you to edit and create Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint and PDF files. The neoTouch uses Microsoft''s Windows Mobile 6.5 as its OS and also allows access to Windows Marketplace, from where you can download free and paid apps for the phone. However, if you are expecting something like the iPhone''s app store or even the Android market, you are in for disappointment. There were very few free apps and even these weren''t all that useful. However, we did manage to download the free beta of Mobile Office which was pretty useful.Design & UsabilityThe Acer is a large phone with a very good looking display. As a result, it looks striking and very elegant. Its resistive screen looks really good in spite of its meager 65K color output. However, the screen does not maintain its visual appeal under direct sunlight and it''s difficult to make out things being displayed. Below the display are a couple of touch-sensitive navigation buttons and the phone''s sides also has a couple of hardware buttons to control the camera and volume and a power button. These buttons are well-placed and easy to use except for the camera button which requires a little extra effort to press. Also, although the phone''s build mainly comprises of plastic, it doesn''t feel shoddy.
The neoTouch uses Windows Mobile 6.5 and Acer has also put in their own customized UI (the Acer UI 3.0) but honestly, it doesn''t feel like anything other than an afterthought. All this UI gives you is a simple grid based homescreen that you can customize with your own shortcuts. Taking into account how HTC phones use the TouchFLO interface and how the recently reviewed LG GM730 also used a greatly tweaked S-Class UI, the Acer UI 3.0 feels completely lacking.