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O2 XDA Argon SmartPhone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5 OS
WiFi Technology
200 Hours Standby Time
3.5 Inch 65k Colour Touch Screen with Stylus
Size 129.7 x 69.8 x 18.8 mm
Video Clip Record
Microsoft® Direct Push Email

Design

50%

Usability

50%

Features

50%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

O2 XDA Argon SmartPhone Review

The XDA Argon is a stunning Smartphone which has wonderfully designed by O2 with user friendly business features. The casing comes with smooth edges & is a subtle silver colour which gives the handset a sophisticated look. The overall design of the handset is similar to the O2 XDA Stellar which is another member of the O2 XDA Smartphone range. The XDA Argon is a solid built Smartphone which weighs 200 grams & the size of the casing is 129.7mm by 69.8mm by 18.8mm. This Smartphone comes with a large touch screen which measures 3.5 Inches in size when measures diagonally which takes up the front side of the handset along with call buttons & a navigation key. The screen has a resolution of 240 by 320 pixels & displays up to 65k colours. The touch screen controls allow the user to make quick & easy selections on their screen. The O2 XDA Argon supports hand writing recognition & comes with a stylus for easy menu selections & writing on the touch screen.

The O2 XDA Argon comes with a memory card slot which allows the user to add the memory size to suit the user's storage needs. The Smartphone comes with 256 megabytes of ROM memory & 64 megabytes of RAM type memory. This attractive Smartphone comes with easy to use Internet access which allows the user to connecting to the Internet when the user is on their travels. The user can access the Web for business & personal requirements for online stores, information or services. The Smartphone supports WiFi connectivity which allows the user to connect enjoy a wireless connection to either a local WLAN or a nearby hotspot. The user can enjoy connecting their O2 XDA Argon to compatible devices using a selection of connectivity options available to the user. The Smartphone support Bluetooth® wireless connectivity, infrared connectivity & USB cabled connectivity, so therefore the user can connect to other devices with compatible connectivity options. The battery provided is a rechargeable battery & can provide up to 200 hours of standby battery time when fully charged or up to 4 hours of GSM talk time. The phone covers GSM 900, 1800 & 1900 networks which allows the user to use their handset throughout Europe & in the majority of the US.

A built in 2 megapixel camera feature allows the user to enjoy taking a quick snap when the user is on the move. The camera feature supports video clip recording which allows the user to enjoy capturing moving footage on their handset. The imaging features are easy to use & allow the user to create a personal recording of photos & video clips on their Smartphone which can be stored or shared with others easily. The user can change their ringing tones & message alerts which can be heard in MP3 or polyphonic sound. The user can download music or transfer their favourite albums & enjoy listening to this music on the integrated music player. The user can access the music player from the main menu which supports popular music formats such as MP3 music files.

The Argon comes with a Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ version 5 operating system complete with Microsoft® document viewing feature. The user can view documents in Word, PowerPoint & Excel format. The O2 XDA Argon is an all in one business device which allows the user to enjoy their Smartphone like a mobile PDA or computer. The Smartphone comes with easy to use call features including an advanced phone book feature for storing all those important contact details & call features such as conference calling & hands free speaker calling. The calendar feature allows the user to book all those meetings & appointments in advance with a clear record of events. The user can synchronise their PIM personal information management with their personal computer. A built in Microsoft® direct push mobile email service allows the user to enjoy a direct email service on the XDA Argon & allows the user to synchronise over the air with their personal computer. The Smartphone supports instant messaging which works like an online chat with other contacts that are online at the same time as the user & the user can create text or multimedia messages on this stunning handset.

O2 XDA Argon Specifications & Features

Screen
3.5 Inch 65k Colour Touch Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Video Clip Record
Video Player
Video Album
Screensavers
Wallpapers

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Microsoft® Direct Push Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text

Sound
Music Player
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone book
Calendar
Calculator
Alarm Clock
Handsfree Speaker
Conference Call
PIM synchronisation PC
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 5 OS
Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint & Excel Viewer
Hand Writing Recognition
Stylus
Navigation Pad

Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth®
USB
Infra Red
GPRS

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP 2.0 XHTML
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
256 MB ROM, 64 MB RAM plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support
4 Hours Talk Time
200 Hours Standby Time

Weight & Size
200 g
129.7 x 69.8 x 18.8 mm

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Reviewer: Osborn - UK
Date: 8th Sep 2008

How come there are no reviews on Argon? Compare with those for Orbit. Doesn't it speak poorly for Argon? Come on I want to see some comments on Argon because I am think of buying it (thus the 50% ratings). The large screen appeals to me greatly even at the expense of taking more space in the pocket. Please advise.