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24th July 2003, 02:02 PM
O2 ANNOUNCES FUTURE PLANS FOR XDA PLATFORM
Released : 1st July 2003
O2 today announced............................. The xda II will be available in the UK, Germany and Ireland before Christmas 2003.
For consumers, the xda II will offer a built-in digital camera and full multimedia messaging capability plus the opportunity to play high quality, colour games thanks to inbuilt Java technology. The 65,000 colour display ensures that both photographs and games are sharp and clear. Customers will be able to download games........... The xda II will also offer access to O2's music service...........
For businesses, the xda II will be triband, optional wLAN capability and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity. Customers will be able to access a range of business services and applications................
The xda II will run Microsoft's latest Phone Edition of Windows Mobile 2003 for PocketPC, and retains its sleek stylish design. The xda II will also feature an O2-branded 'control pad', designed to drive incremental data usage by creating a complete O2 user experience, and enabling customers to access services quickly and easily. Colour, sound and visuals will make the experience truly intuitive.
Key features are of the xda II are:
- triband capability to enable seamless use worldwide
- an integrated 640x480 pixels digital camera and full multimedia messaging functionality
- Bluetooth and optional Wireless LAN capability
- a faster processor (Intel Xscale 400 MHz) facilitating faster use
- improved talk and standby time
- the Phone Edition of Windows MobileTM 2003
- Software for Pocket PC
- customer focussed packages for ease of use and understanding
- also available as a pre-pay option
Also today, O2 in Germany announced that it will launch the "xda NaviKit" this summer. This kit will extend the xda CarKit to an extensive navigation system, including a GPS receiver, an adapter and unlimited navigation inside Germany in the first 12 months without additional costs. The software is easily installed on the xda, and will enable the customer to view real-time traffic information so that they can choose the quickest route to the destination. The driving maps and route selections are displayed in full colour for complete ease of use.
Pricing
not available.
Availability
The xda is available O2 stores and other retail channels. The xda II will be available in the UK, Germany and Ireland before Christmas 2003.
Released : 1st July 2003
O2 today announced............................. The xda II will be available in the UK, Germany and Ireland before Christmas 2003.
For consumers, the xda II will offer a built-in digital camera and full multimedia messaging capability plus the opportunity to play high quality, colour games thanks to inbuilt Java technology. The 65,000 colour display ensures that both photographs and games are sharp and clear. Customers will be able to download games........... The xda II will also offer access to O2's music service...........
For businesses, the xda II will be triband, optional wLAN capability and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity. Customers will be able to access a range of business services and applications................
The xda II will run Microsoft's latest Phone Edition of Windows Mobile 2003 for PocketPC, and retains its sleek stylish design. The xda II will also feature an O2-branded 'control pad', designed to drive incremental data usage by creating a complete O2 user experience, and enabling customers to access services quickly and easily. Colour, sound and visuals will make the experience truly intuitive.
Key features are of the xda II are:
- triband capability to enable seamless use worldwide
- an integrated 640x480 pixels digital camera and full multimedia messaging functionality
- Bluetooth and optional Wireless LAN capability
- a faster processor (Intel Xscale 400 MHz) facilitating faster use
- improved talk and standby time
- the Phone Edition of Windows MobileTM 2003
- Software for Pocket PC
- customer focussed packages for ease of use and understanding
- also available as a pre-pay option
Also today, O2 in Germany announced that it will launch the "xda NaviKit" this summer. This kit will extend the xda CarKit to an extensive navigation system, including a GPS receiver, an adapter and unlimited navigation inside Germany in the first 12 months without additional costs. The software is easily installed on the xda, and will enable the customer to view real-time traffic information so that they can choose the quickest route to the destination. The driving maps and route selections are displayed in full colour for complete ease of use.
Pricing
not available.
Availability
The xda is available O2 stores and other retail channels. The xda II will be available in the UK, Germany and Ireland before Christmas 2003.