09-13-2005, 11:00 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,959
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The O2 Xda Exec Reviewed
"The first aspect of the Exec to blow your mind is the styling - this is the most beautifully styled PDA that I have ever come across, and included within that statement is every PDA I've owned; from the Psion 5MX, the iPAQ's and the prior models in the Xda range. The basic design style from HTC is outstanding but O2 have enhanced this with the charcoal and black colouration and the raised O2 logos."
There's plenty to like about the O2 Xda Exec (HTC Universal) - everything from the VGA screen to the UMTS support, so when I read Tekguru's review of it, it wasn't the least bit surprising to see the device receive a final rating of 98%. The review is of a pre-release Xda Exec and it has been broken down into two parts - Hardware and Software. If you're one of the many waiting to order or have already ordered the device, then be sure to give this review a read. Plenty of images are included for your viewing pleasure. 
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09-13-2005, 11:05 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 256
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I sold mine after using it for about 30 minutes. Slow performance ... and like holding a tombstone to your ear .... sure it's a techfest .... but personally I found it unusable ... and then there's the camera which is shxx ....
Dom
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09-13-2005, 02:05 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Originally Posted by dommasters
I sold mine after using it for about 30 minutes.
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Why did you not return it for a refund?
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Originally Posted by dommasters
Slow performance
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I'm surprised to hear that, with a 520Mhz processor in there.
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Originally Posted by dommasters
... and like holding a tombstone to your ear ....
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That's what Bluetooth headsets are for! :wink:
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... and then there's the camera which is shxx ....
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All integrated cameras are! :mrgreen: :wink:
Sorry you did not like it. Personally I can't wait to get my hands on one.
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09-13-2005, 02:19 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 54
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Cant believe the comments above either. I spent 3 hours with a non branded Universal 2 weeks ago. It was hardly slow. Even loaded some games and they worked beautifully.
Yes its rather large to hold to your ear, but this wont bother me as I always do this with my XDA IIs, and nobody seems bothered.
But I have bought a bluetooth headset just in case.
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09-13-2005, 04:17 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,041
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Yup, I said in yesterdays post... This is one beautiful device. If it' weren't for the keyboard, I would consider getting it.
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09-13-2005, 05:23 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 133
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The only thing that bothers me about the Universal is that out of a 128MB ROM, the end user only gets to use about 40MB. If the same holds true for devices getting upgraded to WM5 (and we have no reason to think other wise) I might hold off on upgrading my 2750.
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09-13-2005, 06:51 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 39
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can ayone tell me if the wired headset will let you plug in any 3.5mm earphones in there. it looks like the mic part has a detachable earphone piece.
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09-13-2005, 06:58 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 376
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Why do u think they Design different Models at the same time? this is because different people has differnt pereferences, So the UNIVERSAL is NOT for everybody. For me it the IDEAL PDA/PHONE
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09-13-2005, 07:25 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 11
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I dont like the size of this unit
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I'll root for the Wizard instead 8)
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09-13-2005, 08:19 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 718
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I just received mine today and I like it alot. For me, I don't even care about the phone piece. That's just a bonus. I got it because of its PDA capabilities. I used to have a Sony Clie UX50. That was a cool little device that was the same concept as the Universal - a clam shell PDA with a gorgeous screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, except with PalmOS. I always wish I had a PocketPC version of the Clie and now I do 
It is a tad sluggish at times due to the double whammy of WM5 and VGA. A 600MHZ processor might have been better than then 520 in the Universal. But for the vast majority of the time, it is quite fast. In fact, the sluggishness only appears occasionally when starting apps. Once the app is up and running, it handles data (for example, music files, video files etc) just fine.
The best thing to say about it is that the Universal is not for everyone. But for the people it is for, they'll love it.
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