XDA
II From O2 available 1 November
XDA II goes on sale from 1st November
22 October 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 is the ultimate mobile PDA for both consumer and
business customers, 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, and guides customers to
services such as full internet browsing, 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.
Ideal for consumers, the Xda II offers a built-in
digital camera with a 65,000-colour display to ensure that photographs
are sharp and clear as well as full multimedia messaging capability.
Customers can also set up personal email (for example O2 mail,
Freemail or Yahoo) quickly and easily due to a new set-up Wizard.
The in-built Windows Media Player enables customers
to view full colour videos with sound from the Internet; and access
the forthcoming O2 video download service, including chart music,
news, sports and comedy. The larger memory makes the Xda II a
highly effective MP3 player, capable of storing up to 40 tracks.
Optional memory cards can be used.
Corporate customers using the Xda II will be able to take advantage
of the forthcoming release of Exchange 2003, making it easier
for them to access business information whilst on the move. Also,
through support of tri-band, the Xda II can be used seamlessly
in the US as well as Europe, Australia and Asia thanks to O2's
extensive GPRS roaming capability. Bluetooth is standard to allow
compatible headsets or PCs to be connected. PowerPoint and PDF
documents can now be viewed on the Xda II and customers can deliver
a presentation by simply plugging straight into a projector.
A range of business services and applications, including Xmail
and Extended Office, are offered to enable access to corporate
email.
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
Kent Thexton, chief marketing and data officer, mmO2, said: "Even
today, a year after its successful launch, the xda from O2 is
a leading device of its class. The Xda II reinforces our commitment
to lead in mobile data and is attracting high value customers.
By combining a high specification product, outstanding functionality,
customer-focussed packages and transparent pricing, we believe
the Xda II will leverage the success of the xda and continue to
win us market share. We expect it to be one of this years most
wanted Christmas gifts!"
O2
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