O2 xda II released in Dubai as i-Mate Phone Edition 842 USD

[van]

http://217.160.215.102/index.php?itemid=1576&catid=20
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[ntabikha]

IMPRESSIVE! VERYYY IMPRESSIVE!

[Tekflow]

That's good news, especially that everything sold in Dubai is NOT sim locked. But is this info confirmed? Anybody already bought one (he must be among the first in the world) ?

[decebal]

in the posts below the news there are some with pictures of the boxed product.

and more important: manual with an optional battery pack with CF sleeve

this is more than outstanding specs
:D

[NoBackUp]

AED 3050 is the going cost ( NB no income tax and no Sales Tax only a 5% import duty is raised here in DUBAI) so higher than YOU GUYS will have to pay, the beast only comes with a charger (Connection plug is bigger than the old Qtek or SmartPhone,also it comes with a FIXED Euro Wall Plug...the old one here came with an exchangable wall Plug) , a chrging adapter (also changed !) a USB/Charging Cradle a CD with ActiveSync/Outlook 2002 (Outlook 2003 was launched Yesterday here in Dubai!), a spare stylus...and a couple of handbooks...

YOU must use the autoconfig on Powerup ! if you dont you will not get IA phot, Camera,Album and a host of other things...BUT be warned it will try to install ARABIC OS Extensions...so If you do get one you must start the Autoconfig, but CANCEL all the requests to install the Aribic apps. It seems only to do this once..so be warned..


Quick Review

Screen is better than a HP1945 but about the same as a HP 2xxx
Batt seems to be longer lasting than the old qtek
reception is improved also
OS and APPS seem to have some issues Stability is poor, I did run PC2003 4.05/4.16? for the last 3 months on my qtek and seemed much more stable

GPRS has improved now you can select 4R1 or 3R2 !

modem is there.

if some one can figure out how to get the beast into Boot loader I will make a ROM image on SATURDAY (going to the UK tonight) when i return


cheers

derek

[van]

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[van]

if some one can figure out how to get the beast into Boot loader I will make a ROM image on SATURDAY (going to the UK tonight) when i return

Great idea DEREK ! :oops:
You have to contact to Developer or Jeff or York...
:D :D :D

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[alqwerty]

One question NoBackUp if you dont mind:
how is the screen like in bright outdoor daylight. Can you see clearly to read say in a bright outdoor cafe or to use the camera under direct sunlight?

[ARZLEB]

Hey

i just got 2 they are excellent so i think by that i confirm the availibilty of the XDA II under the i-Mate brand in Dubai is certain.

If anyone needs any info plz contact me anytime

regards

:)