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O2 Xda Argon review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 69.8x129.7x18.8 mm
Weight: 200 g
Built-in devices: camera, phone
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included: custom Today screen, audio manager, MP3 Trimmer, Zip file manager, voice recorder
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Processor
Processor: Samsung
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 128 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS
Expansion slots: SD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 4 h
Service & support
Standard warranty: 2 years
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: No
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headset
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

O2 Xda Argon

Editors rating
Rating: 6.8
Verdict

O2's Argon has definite appeal as an upgrade to the Xda IIi , but more up-to-date features like Windows Mobile 6, 3G and perhaps even GPS would have been nice.

Price

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