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O2 Xda Argon review

6.8

Editors' Rating

Good

Price:TBA

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... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Large screen
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared
  • Plenty of internal memory
  • SD-format memory expansion
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Windows Mobile 5.0 rather than Windows Mobile 6
  • Large and heavy by modern standards
  • Tri-band GSM/GPRS connectivity only (no 3G)

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 69.8x129.7x18.8 mm
Weight: 200 g
Built-in devices: camera, phone
Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0
Software included: custom Today screen, audio manager, MP3 Trimmer, Zip file manager, voice recorder
Processor: Samsung
Clock speed: 400 MHz
Memory expansion: SD/MMC
Installed ROM: 256 MB
Installed RAM: 128 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
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

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