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O2 XDA Orbit 2 SmartPhone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Pro 6.0 OS
WiFi Technology
Built in GPS Satellite Navigation Receiver
Microsoft® Direct Push Email
FM Radio with Six Radio Presets
2.8 Inch QVGA 65k Colour Touch Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
3 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus

Design

76%

Usability

74%

Features

93%

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

O2 XDA Orbit 2 SmartPhone Review

The XDA Orbit 2 is a slim & lightweight 3G Smartphone which comes with easy to use business features which will suit business professionals & personal Smartphone users on the move. The Smartphone weighs 130 grams which is light for a 3G Smartphone & its overall dimensions are 110mm by 58mm by 15.5mm. The O2 XDA Orbit 2 comes with a colour touch screen display & the user can use the stylus provided to navigate their way through easy to manage menus & features. The touch screen is 2.8 Inches in size & displays up to 65k colours on a high resolution screen. The stylus slides neatly into the side of the casing which is ideal for carrying purposes. The user can use the stylus of the three hundred & sixty degree navigation wheel when selecting functions & features. The XDA Orbit 2 is a sophisticated member of the O2 XDA family & from the same range as the O2 XDA Orbit.

This stylish Smartphone works on a Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Pro version 6.0 operating system & supports Microsoft® document viewing capabilities in Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® PowerPoint & Microsoft® Excel format. The user can enjoy a business conference call & even take a call over the speaker system which leaves the user hands free when on a call. The speaker phone feature allows the user to talk freely over the phones loud speaker whilst resting the handset on a desk or table. The user can record voice reminders or memos on their O2 XDA Orbit 2 which can be stored & played back at any time to suit the user. The Smartphone supports a handwriting recognition feature which allows the user to write on the touch screen using the stylus & Orbit 2 will predict what the user is writing & turn it into characters. The messaging services allow the user to communicate with others using text, picture, & video as a way of communication. The user can share an online chat with other compatible users using the instant messaging service or share photos or video clips using the multimedia messaging service known as MMS messaging. The O2 XDA Orbit 2 supports a Microsoft® direct push email service which allows the user to receive emails directly to their mobile Smartphone. The user can access the Web using the built in WAP 2.0 browser & enjoy a high speed Internet experience on this 3G Smartphone.

A rechargeable battery comes with the Smartphone & when fully charged will supply up to four hundred & fifty hours of standby time or up to four hours of talk time. The O2 XDA Orbit 2 supports EDGE technology & GPRS data transfers which allows the user to enjoy high speed transfer rates to & from their handset. The built in 3G HSDPA technology allows the user to experience high speed Internet access, fast data transfers & 3G video calling. The user can gain a WiFi connection between their handset & local hotspots when connecting to the Internet which provides the user with freedom & connectivity on the move. The user can transfer files between devices using either a Bluetooth® or USB connection between two compatible devices. The XDA Orbit 2 covers four GSM network bands as well as HSDPA coverage which allow the user to roam worldwide with their 3G Smartphone. The network coverage is dependent on the network operator. The handset comes with a memory card slot which allows the user to extend the phones memory to suit their needs & the Smartphone comes with 128 megabytes of RAM memory plus 256 megabytes of ROM memory built in to the handset.

A built in GPS satellite navigation receiver allows the user to get step by step directions to their desired location which is perfect for the user on the move & the system is easy to use. A built in 3 megapixel digital camera feature comes complete with an auto focus feature for those perfectly clear captures. There is a second camera which is a front facing camera which is used when the user wants to take part in a 3G video call. The 3G video call is a face to face call experience with other compatible 3G video calling users. The O2 XDA Orbit 2 support video playback & video recording via the 3 megapixel camera feature. The user can record, store & playback video footage in high resolution on this stylish 3G Smartphone & enjoy DVD quality footage. The user can experience high quality sound when using the music features on their handset which include a built in FM radio complete with six user preset radio stations & the radio aerial is discretely located in the headset. A built in music player comes with all the features & settings to let the user enjoy their music just the way they want to. The O2 XDA Orbit 2 is a desirable handset with easy to use business & entertainment features which will suit all users alike.

O2 XDA Orbit 2 Specifications & Features

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

Imaging
3 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Video Record
Video Player
Video Album
Second Front Facing Camera
3G Video Call
Screensavers
Wallpapers

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

Sound
Music Player
FM Radio
Radio Presets (6)
Aerial in Headset
Polyphonic & MP3 Ringtones
Voice Memo

Entertainment
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone book
Calendar
Calculator
Alarm Clock
Handsfree Speaker
Conference Call
Hand Writing Recognition
Built in GPS Satellite Navigation Receiver
Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ Pro 6.0 OS
Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint & Excel Viewer
Track Wheel Navigation
Stylus

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
WiFi
Bluetooth® with A2DP
USB
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA

Internet
WAP 2.0 XHTML
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
128 Mbytes RAM, 256 Mbytes ROM plus Micro SD™ Memory Card Support
4 Hours Talk Time
450 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
130 g
110 x 58 x 15.5 mm

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Reviewer: Boris - London, UK
Date: 20th Jul 2008

I have this phone for 3 months now, I've changed it from ORBIT 1, it is a very good in use & brilliant as a navigator!

The only downside was that the design hasn't changed much since ORBIT 1.

I think battery runs longer, haven't used camera just yet but I am not in taking pictures with phone.

Overall I really like this phone it is improved model of the previous one as it works much faster, & have to say it again the navigator is AWESOME!

Design

80%

Usability

90%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Martin Bailey - Canterbury, UK
Date: 19th Jul 2008

I upgraded my Orange SPV M700 a couple of months ago to the Orbit 2. I was pleased with the easy of transferring information & the familiarity of menu layout, however there is a MASSIVE downside to this pda, the screen.

I tend to use my phone & other features outside & the screen is really very poor in daylight. Indoors there is not a problem, easy to see, use & clear. Outdoors I find it almost impossible to see the screen & menus on it despite trying umpteen different approaches.

I would say that this pda is a pleasure to use, very versatile, fast, lots of easy to use features, built in Wi Fi & GPS excellent (in my view), the ONLY thing I don't like at all is the reflective screen.

I will stay with this phone for the time being but will be looking around for the upgrade or might even (under duress! ) have to migrate to the 3G iPhone JUST for the screen clarity.

Design

90%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Mark - UK
Date: 10th Jul 2008

I have owned an XDA orbit for 2 years without problem, best phone for platforms etc. Try XDA developers for some help with your phone. I would suggest a return to O2 if it is that bad. May have a glitch in software, XDA have good Rom.

Design

90%

Usability

90%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Kerri Nowowiejski - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date: 29th Jun 2008

I have carried an IMATE for the past several years and really liked it except for the downtime in the shop and the charger port on the phone becoming loose and unable to charge, hence the trips to the shop. I bought an O2 on the advice of the sales assistant who said it was much better than the IMATE, i.e. faster, more memory, etc. This phone is absolutely terrible. It freeze's, the battery only lasts a few hours and never signals that it might be ready to go out. It will shut off at 70% battery and sometimes 30%, you never know. I still haven't been able to install the backup & synchronization software on my computer where it will work with the phone. The phone is the slowest phone I have ever used and that is so important as I use it in my job every day, all day. The screen is not sensitive at all, and the buttons are hard to push. The worst part is the slowness. I feel this phone is the IMATE JAM in a different case. If anyone can inform me how to speed up the phone, why the phone keeps turning off with no warning, etc, please reply to this message.

Design

25%

Usability

15%

Features

85%

Reviewer: Mustafa Alawi - Dublin, Ireland
Date: 13th Jun 2008

This is the best phone ever as PPC.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features