Mobile Test: Does the Acer New Touch shine as much as its screen?

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Today's mobile phone test is Acer's second attempt at a smartphone running Windows Mobile, the New Touch S200.

Acer is hoping that its NewTouch handset will be a Windows Phone that appeals to both businesspeople and ordinary users alike. 

The IT manufacturer has filled its smartphone with hardware and software that should make it fast and easy-to-use.  But will the 1 GHz Qualcomm processor be able to keep up with version 6.5 of Microsoft's Windows Mobile, an OS which doesn't exactly enjoy a reputation for being fast?  And will Acer suceed in adding an extra software layer to make using the phone simple and fun?

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