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O2 Xda Orbit review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	110x15.5x58 mm
Weight:	130 g
Built-in devices:	camera, GPS receiver, phone

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows Mobile 6.0
Software included:	standard Windows Mobile 6.0 bundle; CoPilot Live 7, Acrobat Reader, RSS reader, Zip file manager, FM radio
Synchronisation software:	ActiveSync
Desktop software:	Outlook

Processor
Processor:	Qualcomm MSM7200
Clock speed:	400 MHz

Memory
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
Installed ROM:	256 MB
Installed RAM:	128 MB

Display
Display type:	TFT
Display size:	2.8 in
Native resolution:	320x240 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
GPS receiver:	SiRFstar III
Other:	FM radio
Expansion slots:	microSD

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Claimed battery life:	4 h

Input devices
Touchscreen:	Yes
Stylus:	Yes
Navigation button/wheel:	Yes
Keyboard:	No

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	AC adapter, 2-piece headset, slipcase, spare stylus, 2 screen protectors, printed getting-started guide, car mount, in-vehicle charger
Cables:	USB sync

Audio
Audio input:	microphone
Audio output:	speaker, headphones
Voice recording capability:	Yes

Overview

O2 Xda Orbit

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Editors rating: 7.8

Verdict

The Xda Orbit 2 combines a strong set of features with good battery life. The HTC TouchFLO system may not suit everyone, but if you disapprove, you can simply ignore it.

Typical price

£ 249.99

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