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O2 XDA Stellar SmartPhone Overview

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Key Features
Windows Mobile® 6.0 OS & QWERTY Keyboard
3G HSDPA Technology
WiFi Technology
Size 59 x 112 x 18.6 mm
2.8 Inch QVGA 65k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
3 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus
Built in GPS Receiver

Design

35%

Usability

42%

Features

50%

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O2 XDA Stellar SmartPhone Review

The O2 XDA Stellar is a sophisticated 3G Smartphone which is an all in one mobile phone, PDA & navigation device. This 3G phone comes with a side positioned slide opening mechanism which is smooth to operate & allows the user to tilt & slide the screen to the side to access full QWERTY keyboard. The casing is mainly coloured a stylish silver colour complete with a black coloured keyboard which makes the keys stand out clearly for ease of use. The O2 XDA Stellar comes with a large size screen complete with a high screen resolution display for a perfect viewing experience. The screen is a QVGA type screen which measures 2.8 Inches in size when measured diagonally & has a 240 pixel by 320 pixel screen resolution. The XDA Stellar comes with a Windows Mobile® 6.0 operating system which makes this a high quality Smartphone. The overall size of the casing is 5.9cm wide by 11.2cm high by 1.86cm wide when in its upright call position. The 3G Smartphone weights 190 grams which gives the handset a solid feel but is a good weight for a Smartphone with such capabilities. The O2 XDA Stellar is similar in looks to the O2 XDA Argon which is another 3G Smartphone designed by O2 but with differing features & capabilities.

The Smartphone comes with a built in MP3 player which allows the user to enjoy their favourite tracks on their phone just like they would a portable music player device. The user can view the music gallery on the screen & select their preferred music using simple to use controls to make selections. Music entertainment couldn't be easier for the user. The O2 XDA Stellar comes with a built in 3 megapixel digital camera feature which provides the user with an easy to use camera complete with auto focus which ensures a clear & precise shot each & every time. The O2 XDA Stellar comes with a second camera which is used when the users wants to take part in a 3G video call with other compatible contacts. The user can enjoy video capabilities such as video recording & playing in high quality on the XDA Stellar.

An integrated phone book feature allows the user to store, edit & delete contacts in the phone & store a selection of contact numbers. The O2 XDA Stellar comes with an alarm clock which can be used as a reminder or to wake the user up each morning. A built in calendar & calculator are ideal for everyday use. The user can take a call over the phones loud speaker which provides the user with a hands free call experience & allows the user to rest their XDA Stellar on their desk whilst talking so the user can continue working. The 3G Smartphone supports Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint & Excel documents & comes with a business card reader which this Smartphone the perfect mobile business tool. A built in GPS receiver allows the user to enjoy a navigation system which can direct the user from door to door when visiting clients, customers or family. The user can create, send & receive a selection of messages on their handset which allows the user to communicate with others with ease & just the way the user wishes too. The O2 XDA Stellar supports an instant messaging service which works like an online chat between contacts that are online at the same time, a multimedia messaging service which allows the user to share pictures & video clips with compatible contacts, a text message service which allows the user to share a long or short text message with others or a push email service supported by Microsoft® which allows the user to enjoy a direct mobile email service on their Smartphone.

The XDA Stellar has 128 megabytes RAM & 256 megabytes ROM plus the Smartphone has a memory card slot which allows the user to add a compatible memory card. The user can add a Micro SD™ type memory card to suit the user's storage needs. The user can access the World Wide Web using the built in WAP browser which is a XHTML browser & the Smartphone comes with BlackBerry® Internet solution & BlackBerry® Connect internet services. The O2 XDA Stellar is a 3G HSDPA technology mobile Smartphone which allows the user to enjoy broadband type Internet connectivity & multitasking Smartphone features on this stylish handset. The user can use the WiFi connectivity to enjoy a wireless connectivity to the Internet. The EDGE & GPRS technologies provide the user with fast speed data transfer rates. The Bluetooth® wireless technology & USB port allow the user to connect their Smartphone to other compatible devices either wirelessly or by using a USB cabled connection to transfer data files. The fitted battery is a rechargeable battery which when fully charged can provide the user with up to 4 hours of talk time or 350 hours of standby time dependant on the features being used. The Stellar works on a quad band network which allows the user to gain coverage over GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 & comes with HSDPA network connectivity.

O2 XDA Stellar Specifications & Features

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

Imaging
3 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Video Record
Video Player
Video Gallery
Second Camera
3G Video Call
Screensavers
Wallpapers

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

Sound
Music Player
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone book
Calendar
Calculator
Alarm Clock
Handsfree Speaker
Business Card Reader
Hand Writing Recognition
Built in GPS Receiver
Windows Mobile® 6.0 OS
Microsoft® Word, Powerpoint & Excel
QWERTY Keyboard

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
WiFi
Bluetooth®
USB
GPRS
EDGE

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

Internet
WAP 2.0 XHTML
HTML
BlackBerry® Internet Solution
BlackBerry® Connect

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

Weight & Size
190 g
59 x 112 x 18.6 mm

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Reviewer: Jb09 - UK
Date: 19th May 2009

I agree with you Candy Man, but I feel that it was the worst phone I've ever had. I must say that even my previous XDA Exec (as much a brick as it was) was a better PDA & phone.

Also, you must pay a separate amount for the GPS, its not like O2 even give you a basic GPS program. Also O2 stated on their site that the PDA had a flash on the camera, its not actually got one at all.

Terrible PDA & Phone 4 out of 10.

Design

20%

Usability

Features

70%

Reviewer: Candy Man - UK
Date: 16th Aug 2008

Stellar is a good phone if you use just to make calls but if you want to use with Skype or MSN or any other program running while you on call, you'll have three problems.

- the phone slows down.
- the battery will last no more than 4 hours.
- the Windows Mobile Operating System will be crashing constantly.

Design

50%

Usability

80%

Features

30%

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