07-01-2003, 06:30 PM
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mm02 Announces XDA II Plans
There's a very exciting announcement on Arne Hess' site today:
"O2 today announced that it has further plans for its widely acclaimed integrated PDA and mobile handset - the xda - and will introduce an xda II later this year. In addition to all of the existing features, the xda II will offer best in class capability for both consumer and business customers. 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, color games thanks to inbuilt Java technology. The 65,000 color display ensures that both photographs and games are sharp and clear. Customers will be able to download games from the popular O2 Games Arcade - offering a constantly changing choice of color 'arcade' style games. The xda II will also offer access to O2's music service enabling users to select, retrieve and store the latest chart hits onto the device - and listen to them in CD quality stereo sound."
Amazing! This sounds like a killer device...but Christmas of this year? Ouch - that's a while yet. :|
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07-01-2003, 06:40 PM
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And us North Americans will get it even later. :cry:
--janak
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07-01-2003, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
And us North Americans will get it even later. :cry:
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Who knows... 8) Isn't the xda from HTC also? :wink:
But yes, as "xda II" from mmO2 only...
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07-01-2003, 06:47 PM
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US
It is possible a phone carrier will pick up this device for the US <- (wishfully thinking)
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07-01-2003, 06:49 PM
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I know, I know, same old argument, but if they are doing a new XDA anyway, why not integrate Bluetooth (for wireless headphones, laptop data connections, etc. etc.)? Personally, I'd rather have Bluetooth than arcade games, or even a built in camera.
-Brian
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07-01-2003, 06:54 PM
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Since the specs weren't mentioned, here they are...
16 bit screen (65,536 colors)
VGA resolution (0.3 megapixel) built-in camera
400 MHz Intel PXA255 XScale processor
64 MB memory
Tri-band GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 MHz
Integrated Bluetooth
SDIO capable SD/MMC slot
Running Phone Edition of Windows Mobile 2003
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07-01-2003, 06:55 PM
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More details on the O2....
Also today, O2 in Germany announced that it will launch the "xda NaviKit" this summer. This kit will extend the xda CarKit to become a navigation system, including a GPS receiver, an adapter and unlimited navigation inside Germany in the first 12 months without additional costs. The software enables users to view real-time traffic information to allow them to choose the quickest route to their destination. The driving maps and route selections are displayed in full colour for complete ease of use.
Cool! :!:
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07-01-2003, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by brianchris
I know, I know, same old argument, but if they are doing a new XDA anyway, why not integrate Bluetooth (for wireless headphones, laptop data connections, etc. etc.)? Personally, I'd rather have Bluetooth than arcade games, or even a built in camera.
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There is Bluetooth on this device.
David
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07-01-2003, 07:06 PM
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Re: mm02 Announces XDA II Plans
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
There's a very exciting announcement on Arne Hess' site today:
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thanks to inbuilt Java technology.
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Did I hear this right? Java on a PPC that works???
While I have Java (including Swing) and a Java compiler (yes compiler you read it right) on my Jornada 567, the HP JVM was useless for the most part and the Sun beta JVM I use isn't fast enough for day to day use.
This is great news. Any one have more info on the JVM?
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07-01-2003, 07:09 PM
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Re: US
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Originally Posted by JonnoB
It is possible a phone carrier will pick up this device for the US <- (wishfully thinking)
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If the original XDA made money for T-Mobile and AT&T (did it? I hope so!), you can bet they'll be eager to get a follow-up device into the channel.
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