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O2 Xda Exec review

8.2

Editors' Rating

Excellent

8.4

Members' Rating

Excellent

Price:TBA

Verdict

The Xda Exec is large for a handheld, but it delivers the latest in mobile voice and data functionality, including Windows Mobile 5.0 and 3G, in a flexible hardware design... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Runs Windows Mobile 5.0
  • Built-in QWERTY keyboard and Tablet PC-style swivelling screen
  • 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Awkward for voice calls without a Bluetooth headset
  • Keyboard is not appropriate for serious typing

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 81x25x128 mm
Weight: 285 g
Built-in devices: camera, keyboard, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Processor: Intel XScale PXA270
Clock speed: 520 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 64 MB
Display size: 3.6 in
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 1.2
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, 3G
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO-compatible)

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Member Opinion

8.4

Average Member Rating

Excellent

105 Members have reviewed this product

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paul mckoen

paul mckoen

missing it!

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5.7

Average


rodrigoratan

rodrigoratan

great product!

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9.0

Spectacular


Simon Armstrong

Simon Armstrong

Quality product, looks good.

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8.5

Excellent


Farhaad Panthaky

Farhaad Panthaky

Fantastic PDA

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10

Perfect


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