cheekymonkey Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 The Xda II from O2 - giving customers access to colour images, video, music, games, information, phone and corporate internet applications whilst on the move - goes on sale from 1st November, initially in the UK, Germany and Ireland, it was announced today. The integrated Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC and mobile handset, offering a host of advancements over its predecessor - the highly acclaimed xda. These include a high-quality, built-in digital camera, tri-band functionality and a tailored O2 Active menu that is intuitive and easy-to-use, multimedia messaging (MMS), colour games, video, information, alerts and pictures. It incorporates twice as much memory (128MB) and considerably faster performance due to its advanced Intel PXA 263 processor running at 400 MHz. The Xda II runs Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC Phone Edition and retains its sleek, stylish design. New features of the Xda II include: an integrated 640x480 pixels digital camera and full multimedia messaging functionality tri-band capability to enable seamless use worldwide 128MB RAM Memory (up from 64MB) Bluetooth capability a faster processor (Intel Xscale technology based processor at 400 MHz) facilitating faster use and improved battery life improved talk and standby time stored picture caller identification - see who's calling a removable battery enables power users to swap the battery whilst on the move the latest Phone Edition of Windows MobileTM 2003 Software for Pocket PC customer focussed packages for ease of use and understanding Ooooh, shiny! How it looks Read More: The Full Press Release Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I'd like to see Dell jump onto this bandwagon. Pressure the rest to lower their prices. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1292289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowpie Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Dell has a PDA.... ever herd of the Axim??? www.dell.com Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1298302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 The xda is not just a PDA... the HTC Andes is running Windows Mobile Phone Edition 2003. Seriously, the thing rocks and I have yet to see any Windows Mobile PDA that comes close. Its true competitors right now are MS smartphones, Treo's and the Blackberry.... and not just non Phone Ed WM2003 devices Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1299125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macster Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Looks very nice to me But anyone know the res of the screen? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1299183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGM Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Fantastic! Iv been waitng for some proper info on this for a long time :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1299199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 Looks very nice to meBut anyone know the res of the screen? It's a 3.5" 240x320 64k colour back light LCD. The screen has been massively improved: both the xda I and II have 3.5 inch screens, the xda II screen is a TFT transflective screen at 65,536 colours which is a real improvement on the original's 4096 colour TFT reflective screen. Finally the xda gets a screen as good as those of the top line iPaqs, along with variable brightness control. EDIT. Oh yeah... and I get mine on Saturday and the girlfriend gets a free xda 1 (my current one). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1299412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyD Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Dell has a PDA.... ever herd of the Axim??? www.dell.com :p read the post fully before using sarcasm next time Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1300358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgowanbl Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 how much is the data rate plans. If it costs a fortune, then who cares, a few pocket pcs already do this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1347242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jymi Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 looks awesome Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1347257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredde87 Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 wow I want one :) But ill wait until the battery lasts longer :wacko: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1347382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyBeef Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Whoa. I need to replace my phone. /me drools And yeah I'll wait for the long battery life too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1347391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredde87 Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 Xda is available for ?229, with a voice and data tarriff. Xda II is available for ?349 with a voice and data tarriff and for ?449 with a data-only tarriff. These are the prices when purchased from O2; prices may vary from an O2 service provider. All prices quoted include VAT Xda II is available for ?349.95 inc VAT with a contract subscription (data or voice+data). doh.. you can only buy it with a subscription.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/109960-the-xda-ii-from-o2/#findComment-1347400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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