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View Full Version : Xda IQ, O2's Version of the HTC Tornado, Reviewed by 4WinMobile

Kris Kumar
06-05-2006, 01:05 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.4winmobile.com/viewtopic.php?t=2506' target='_blank'>http://www.4winmobile.com/viewtopic.php?t=2506</a><br /><br /></div><i>"O2 have built themselves a sizeable reputation as a provider of great PDAs, starting with the innovative Xda and then moving through to the Xda Exec and more recently the MiniS. O2 have now extended the Xda line to include the Xda IQ, which is based on HTC's Tornado reference design. The IQ uses the latest technology from HTC and Microsoft to bring a WM 5.0 Smartphone to the UK market. The question is will it live up to its heritage?"</i><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Kris-Jun06-02XdaIQ.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/><br /><br />The O2 Xda IQ's packaging looks as stylish and amazing as the handset itself. 8) O2 has re-branded the HTC Tornado as the <a href="http://xda.o2.co.uk/html/doesXdaIq.aspx">Xda IQ,</a> which shares its style with the i-mate SP5 and the Qtek 8310. In case you are planning to buy the Xda IQ (or the SP5/8310) then you should check out this detailed review. By the way I love O2's home screen wallpaper, the one with the water droplets. Where can I find one for myself? :wink:
encece
06-05-2006, 06:01 AM
Being a packaging/display designer...that was the first thing I noticed in the photo. I love innovative &amp; different packaging!!! :)
Mike Temporale
06-05-2006, 01:29 PM
I give this a 10+ on visual presentation alone. Very slick looking. 8)
webini
06-05-2006, 06:06 PM
Today I in a got a euro import Motorola Razr V3i for my son. He does not need a Smartphone. :)

The Moto package was identical to the one shown here. The foam cutout for the Razr was shaped differently of course, but it is the same trick package.

So the package is not O2 specific. Cool package though!
Rocco Augusto
06-05-2006, 07:26 PM
thats such a nice box. i wonder if i can just order the box ;)
tekguru
06-05-2006, 07:55 PM
Glad you enjoyed the review guys, I've now the XML homescreen to the downloads area.

Oh and Kris, it includes the O2.png used by O2 for their homescreen background :)
Kris Kumar
06-06-2006, 02:14 AM
Glad you enjoyed the review guys, I've now the XML homescreen to the downloads area.

Oh and Kris, it includes the O2.png used by O2 for their homescreen background :)

Thanks tekguru, I have the O2 home screen on my Smartphone now. 8)

And thanks for the detailed review.