Cruise vs Orbit 2

[tomres]

Hi everyone,
I am thinking of getting the O2 XDA Orbit 2, as I like it more than the TC (at least on the photos), and it probably will be available sooner here in the Uk, plus the fact that I can get an upgrade (being already on O2).
I would like to know:
a. how much O2 has messed with the software and
b. if it would be possible to unlock it and use it on another network
Cheers

[isv51]

You don't need to unlock the Orbit 2. You buy it without a simlock! There would not be saled a pre-paid version, so you can use it with other carriers. Its tested here in germany and it works great.

I don't understand your first question, but i try to answer:
O2 doesn't change really the Software. They changed only the today screen like the o2 style
(see the pic: HomeScreen (http://www.abload.de/img/xda_orbit_2191.jpg))

if you want more pics: MorePics (http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=122690)

[Hornet331]

im also torn apart between the TC and the orbit 2, but i think i go with the orbit, it cheaper comes with additional maps and is cheaper.

Since its the same hardware you can get the same roms and the same tools that also work for the TC

[karlth]

Two questions, hopefully someone can answer them:

Where can I order the O2 Orbit Unlocked?
Is it fixed to German (the home screen for example) or can I change to English?

[isv51]

@ Hornet331: You must see, what device is better for you for the next years... I don't want the orbit 2 as a companion for the next years of my life, because i don't like its design! on german it's: ZUM KOTZEN! But many people love the o2 design.. Each to his own.

@ karlth:
1. You can order it in many german e-shops. or in an o2 shop in germany. in the e-shop of o2 you can only order it with a contract like the iphone.

2. you can only change the language when you flashing the rom... you need a english WM6 ROM

[tomres]

Thanks for your reply.

Let's hope that here in UK the Orbit 2 will also be unlocked, so that I could use it with other networks (e.g. on other networks when abroad, to avoid expensive roaming). :D

[Hornet331]

@ Hornet331: You must see, what device is better for you for the next years... I don't want the orbit 2 as a companion for the next years of my life, because i don't like its design! on german it's: ZUM KOTZEN! But many people love the o2 design.. Each to his own.




imho der isnt much difference between the TC and the orbit2, maybe its because i dont anyone of those 2 look that good. :p

Its a phone and most of the time it will be in my pocket/backpack anyway etc. so i dont really care about design. :p