02 XDA Zinc

Rating: 7 out of 10

The good: Slide-out QWERTY keyboard; solid feel; wide range of connectivity options including A2DP; faster Intel processor compared with the 838 Pro.

The bad: Soft keys hinder typing; 2.5mm audio jack; no HSDPA; average battery life.

The bottom line: With a faster processor, the Xda Zinc has a slight performance edge over the Dopod 838 Pro but falls short by a slight margin in terms of aesthetics. Unless you're looking for a QWERTY handheld, there're more options out there.

By Damian Koh
Mar 02, 2007

The Xda Zinc is O2's answer to a touchscreen handheld with a QWERTY keyboard. It's not for everyone, though, as you can tell by its size--you couldn't put in your shirt pocket without feeling the weight. Features-wise, mobile professionals who frequently edit Office documents will find the keyboard a godsend, while there are others who will probably be content with just a numeric keypad, sans the bulk. Although the Xda Zinc retails at S$1,298 (US$853.05), S$100 (US$65.01) more affordable than the Dopod 838 Pro, you give up on certain feature, such as HSDPA connectivity and BlackBerry Connect.

Design
At 109 x 58 x 22.6mm and 175g, O2's Xda Zinc is about the same size and weight as the Dopod 838 Pro. Side-by-side, the curvaceous Dopod is undeniably sexier dressed in black-and-silver compared with the matte-gray casing and silver trimmings on the O2. But other than the QWERTY keyboard that slides out from beneath, which is about all that's similar on the two handhelds, both Windows Mobile 5.0 devices are, in fact, not quite the same.

At a cursory glance, we find more dedicated buttons on the Dopod that provide quick access to frequently used applications for surfing the Web, managing wireless connections, reading messages and voice dialing. But the O2 is not without its merits, either. There's a Hold switch on the left edge and the individual keys on the QWERTY keyboard are larger with slightly better tactile feedback, although some may prefer the softer pitch from typing on the 838 Pro. Over at the back of the unit you'll find a 2-megapixel camera with self-portrait mirror, LED strobe flash and onboard speakers.

What we didn't fancy was the location of the two soft buttons on the keyboard that eat into the W, E, U and I keys. Chances are you'll end up with unwanted keypresses, more so if you are a hasty typist or typing while on a moving train. When you slide out the keyboard, the screen switches to landscape orientation almost immediately. Unlike the slimmer Xda Atom Life, the 2.8-inch LCD on the Zinc has a wider viewing angle, so your friends beside you would be able to watch the latest video clip without having to peer over your shoulder.

In our hands, the QWERTY keyboard was easy to use and lit up adequately for typing in dim light. Larger keys also meant our thumbs had to maneuver a longer horizontal distance which took a little bit of getting used to. If we had our way, we'd have preferred a little more room between each individual key. Overall handling felt very solid, though it would have been better if the keyboard slid out and locked into position more smoothly.

The Xda Zinc charges and synchronizes with the PC via a standard mini-USB port, but falls short with a 2.5mm audio jack (considering its size, there certainly appears to be enough room for a 3.5mm port) which is incompatible with most standard earphones. So you're stuck with the bundled stereo wired headset with microphone unless you purchase an adapter.

Features
The O2 Xda Zinc runs on Windows Mobile 5.0, which allows you to read, view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint (open and view only) documents directly on the handset. You also get the usual multimedia features like Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer and MSN Messenger so you can conduct online chats or Web browsing over Wi-Fi, 3G or GPRS networks.

Other wireless connectivity features on this triband (900/1800/1900MHz) Zinc include Bluetooth, A2DP and infrared. No FM radio or HSDPA support, though. If you're on an Exchange Server, you can also synchronize the device with the server via the ActiveSync program.

Synchronization with the desktop and Outlook is a breeze. Once both terminals are connected, you'll get a prompt to set up a new user profile (if connected for the first time) and the ActiveSync program will go on to sync data between your desktop and the handheld. If you're traveling, connecting the Zinc to your PC would trickle charge the device.

Unless you rip the handheld apart, you won't see the important difference between the Xda Zinc and the 838 Pro: The Xda Zinc is powered by an Intel XScale PXA 270 processor that runs at 520MHz with 64MB of RAM and 128MB of ROM compared with the 400MHz Samsung CPU on the Dopod. Screen-wise, the large 2.8-inch, 240 x 320-pixel touchscreen LCD is easy on the eyes for document viewing, although this appeared washed-out when we were taking pictures outdoors.

The Xda Zinc comes installed with a number of proprietary software to enhance user experience. There's AutoInstall, AutoConfigurator (adjusts network settings), Connect (ROM updates), MessagePlus (one-stop place for checking messages), SMS Plus and Phone Plus (additional dialing features). Unless you can remember all 1,000 numbers on your handheld, we'd recommend you install the Phone Plus program when you first power up the device. What it does is enable smart dialing so that when you key in 2, 6, 3 and 8 on the onscreen numeric pad, you'll get a filtered list of phonebook entries beginning with "CNET".

Another useful and convenient feature is the O2 Plus program which allows you to switch between open applications by tapping and holding the cross button on the top right corner--the action calls up the list of running programs. Just think of it as a taskbar on your Windows PC.

There are two cameras on this Zinc: One on the front for video calls and the other at the back with a 2-megapixel CMOS fixed-focus sensor. Unlike the 838 Pro, the camera on the face of the Xda Zinc doesn't sit flush with the surface of the phone and that could result in potential scratches. The addition of the camera could also force some business users to look elsewhere given that some companies or industries don't allow camera-phones on their premises.

Unlike the Dopod 838 Pro which uses the microSD/TransFlash card, the Xda Zinc employs the miniSD format for additional memory. You slot the card in on the left edge of the handset. To remove it, you need to press the media further in (having nails would help) and the card will snap out halfway from the slot.

Performance
The Xda Zinc runs on a 1,300mAh Lithium-ion battery (handheld shuts down when you remove the battery cover) and is rated for 5 hours of talktime and up to 220 hours on standby over GSM networks. You can expect the figures to be lower if you're a heavy user who thrives on wireless LAN and streams music to a Bluetooth headset. On regular usage, that is if you make only a few calls, text a few buddies while chalking up new game scores on the machine, the Zinc should be able to last up to 2.5 days before calling it quits.

During tests, applications loaded almost instantly even though there were programs running in the background. Video playback (116MB, 320 x 180-pixel video file at 24bits) was smooth and our music was moderately loud, although it would have been better if the speakers were on the face of the handheld, rather than behind. It wouldn't matter much if you're indoors, but when you're watching a video clip outdoors the audio would be projected away from you and, together with other ambient noise, sound output wouldn't be fascinating. Picture quality, on the other hand, was average at best. Some of our pictures turned out blurred because it wasn't possible to pre-focus on the unit.

During our review, we encountered situations where the time zone shifted to -8GMT (we set to +8GMT as our default) without us having to do anything, which ends up affecting our calendar entries. Problem is, an unsuspecting user could go for his appointments 12 hours later than the scheduled time if he didn't switch back to his local time zone. According to O2, this is a Windows Mobile issue and a ROM update (some time in March or April) should rectify it.

Physical design

Form factor - Slider

Dimensions

109 x 58 x 22.6 mm

Weight w/battery

175 g

Primary display resolution

320 x 240 pixels

Phone type

Triband

Networks

GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900

Connectivity options

3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/GSM, Infrared, USB

Messaging features

SMS, Predictive text input, Email, Instant message

Ringtone options

MP3 ringtones

Polyphony

64

Calling Features

Speakerphone

Multimedia

Built-in digital camera?

Yes

Maximum camera resolution

2 megapixels

Camera sensor type

CMOS

Maximum digital zoom

x

Maximum optical zoom

x

Imaging features

Onboard flash

Audio jack type

2.5mm

Video features

Video recording, Video playback

Additional multimedia features

Secondary VGA camera; stereo speaker; preview mirror for self portrait; 802.11b/g wireless LAN; playback support: MIDI, MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, AAC

PDA

Operating system

Pocket PC

Main processor type

Intel XScale PXA 270 processor

Main processor speed
520 MHz

RAM
64 MB

ROM

128 MB

Expansion option(s)

miniSD

PC connectivity

Windows

Battery type

Rechargeable, removable 1,300mAh Lithium-polymer battery

Removable battery?

Yes

Rated battery life

5 hours

Installed applications

Windows Mobile 5.0 and its applications; O2 exclusive applications; other software applications

Included accessories

Battery, AC adapter, stereo headset, leather pouch, mini USB cable, additional stylus, Getting Started CD, Quick Start Guide and user manual.

Display

Monochrome or color
Color

No. of colors

16 bit

Touch screen

Yes

Backlit display

Yes

Data Input

Method

Keyboard, Pen

Interfaces

Infrared

Yes

Audio

Built-in speakers?

Yes

Built-in mic?

Yes

Desktop Connectivity

Desktop software included

Yes

Synchronization with desktop

Yes

Power supply

Batteries rechargeable?

Yes

AC adaptor included?

Yes

Warranty

Base warranty

1 year

O2 Graphite

The good:

• Large feature list
• Small size
• ong-life battery

The bad:

• Average build quality
• Speaker volume is too low

The bottomline:

O2's latest phone combines many of the features of a PDA with the latest in mobile phone technology including 3G support, push e-mail and video conferencing all in conventional looking handset.

O2 recently launched its new 3G mobile lineup with the new Xda Zinc and Graphite smartphones. There are currently two types of Windows Mobile devices: PDA-style units with touchscreens and the range of candybar-style smartphones, the later which the Graphite falls into. All-in-one devices like the Graphite have made life easier by combining many different applications into a single handset. It does everything from making voice and video calls, browsing the web and accessing email, to displaying PDF files and spreadsheets and playing music and games.

Design
For its Graphite phone, O2 has gone with a conventional candybar form factor. Measuring in at 109.5mm by 46.9mm by 18mm and weighing just 105 grams with the battery, the handset sits comfortably in the hand and is unobtrusive in most pockets or handbags. It houses a bright 2.2-inch, 240x320-pixel LCD that sits below a VGA camera used for video calling. A second 2-megapixel camera with a built-in flash is located on the back panel. The position of the camera in the center of the back panel meant the lens often got blocked by our fingers when held to take a picture.

Build quality isn't one of the Graphite's strong points. The plastic used for the keypad feels cheap and the buttons don't provide good feedback when pressed quickly. O2 includes an AC adaptor, stereo headset and a mini-USB cable for data connectivity

Features
The feature-rich Graphite comes with multiple connectivity options including tri-band GSM capability as well as 3G support. There's also Bluetooth 2.0, infrared, wireless LAN 802.11b/g and a USB port for connection with a PC. Powering the Graphite is Intel's Xscale PXA 270 processor rated at 416MHz. This is combined with 64MB of RAM and an additional 128MB of flash memory. For extra storage there's a microSD card slot, but this is located below the battery meaning the device has to be turned off every time the card is changed.

Along with the Windows Mobile 5.0 platform, the Graphite also comes with Microsoft's Messaging and Security Feature Pack, direct push technology and the latest version of Office for Windows Mobile. This package includes Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN Messenger in addition to the regular Office suite. The Graphite has full support for video calling, web browsing and push e-mail, as well as most of the standard messaging services including SMS and MMS.

The Graphite also acts as a portable multimedia device with video recording and music playback, supporting popular formats such as MP3 and WMA. Other features include a speakerphone and 64-chord polyphonic ringtones with support for MP3, WAV and MIDI files. It also has an impressive list of pre-packed applications including a personal organiser, calculator and calendar, meeting scheduler, clock and alarm, a PDF viewer and some pre-installed Java games.

Performance
We found applications ran considerably slower than most dedicated PDAs, but still remained at a reasonable pace. One major problem when making voice calls is that sound for the ringtone and caller is too quiet, even at maximum volume. Respondents, however, didn't report any problems with the quality of outgoing conversation. The screen is a treat although it can be hard to read in direct sunlight. Icons and text are sharp and images taken with the digital camera look great.

Battery life was particularly good with the Graphite, its 1,100mAh lithium ion battery lasting almost a week with numerous voice calls and excessive use of the music player. O2's official figures are four hours of talk time and close to 200 hours on standby.

The Graphite is one of the easiest mobile devices to use on the market today, which makes it a good transition piece for users upgrading to a smartphone for the first time. It comes with all the bells and whistles that made O2's previous Xda products so popular, but in a conventional handset that won't make you look like a techno-geek.

O2 provides a standard one-year warranty with the Graphite

Battery

• Talk time
• 4

• Standby time
• 200

Camera

• Camera resolution
• 2-megapixel

• Video capture
• Yes

Connectivity

• Networks
• Triband GSM (900/1800/1900MHz); WCDMA (2100MHz)

• Wireless technology
• 802.11b/g, Bluetooth

• Data services
• GPRS

• USB connectivity
• Yes

Display

• Main display: Screen resolution
• 320x240 pixels

• Main display: Number of colours
• 65K

Entertainment

• Video player
• Yes

• Music player
• Yes

Functionality

• Input method
• T9

• Ringtone options
• 64-chord, MP3, WAV, MIDI

• Java
• Yes

• Operating system
• Windows Mobile 5

• Supported audio file formats
• MIDI, MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB, AAC

• Video calls
• Yes

General

• Phone type
• Smartphone

• Form factor
• Candybar

• Dimensions (W x D x H)
• 46.9 x 18 x 109.5 mm

• Weight
• 105 g

Memory

• Internal memory
• 128 MB

• Expansion slot
• microSD

Messaging

• Messaging options
• SMS, MMS, Email

Physical features

• Available colours
• Black/Silver

By CNET Au

O2 Xda Atom Exec

The good:

• Small, lightweight design
• Push e-mail capabilities
• Pleasing performance
• Plethora of connectivity options
• Great multimedia features
• Matte finish

The bad:

• Lack of keyboard makes heavy data entry a chore
• Shots taken with the integrated camera are grainy
• No 3G support
• Not a huge improvement over the original Atom

O2's XDA Atom Exec is an incremental upgrade to the original Atom, a move the company hopes will help stave off increasing competition from the likes of HP with its iPAQ rw6828 or the upcoming multimedia BlackBerry devices.

On its own, the Exec is a highly impressive, push e-mail enabled smart phone, but if you already own the first Atom, its upgrade worthiness is questionable.

Design
Following the highly successful design of the original Atom, the Exec offers the same dimensions -- 102 x 58 x 18.5mm -- and a more than manageable weight of 140g. It's not a burden to carry around in a jeans pocket, and you won't be self-conscious since the curvaceous, black chassis is quite attractive.

The most significant design difference between the vanilla Atom and the Exec is the fact that the latter uses a matte as opposed to a glossy finish. This is a smart move by O2, as the previous Atom was chastised by users for being prone to fingerprinting and other blemishes.

Menu navigation is handled using either the stylus (or, if you're lazy, a finger) or the hardware buttons that lie just below the 2.7-inch 240x320 touch screen. These buttons include a five-way directional thumb pad, accept/reject calling buttons, a shortcut button for the start menu and a button for quick-launching your SMS/e-mail/MMS inbox.

Other handy shortcut buttons include volume adjustments on the left side of the device, a power button up top and shortcuts to the notes and camera applications on the right.

In addition to the power button, the top of the Exec houses a MiniSD memory card slot, while on the opposite end of the device you'll find a USB connector and a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Features
The Exec runs on the familiar Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, upgraded with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack. Among various security improvements, this provides push e-mail capabilities which, provided you've enabled a data service through your carrier, sends new e-mail messages directly to the device without forcing you to continuously login. This is identical to the service provided by the HP iPAQ rw6828 and similar to the BlackBerry's push e-mail system.

It's worth noting that owners of the original Atom are able to download the Messaging and Security Feature Pack and install it onto the device themselves, which removes one of the main benefits of said users upgrading to the Exec version.

Internally, there are a number of improvements upon the original Atom. The Exec uses a 520MHz Intel processor and 192MB of ROM, which trounces the 416MHz chip and 128MB ROM of its predecessor. The faster processor improves application performance and load time, while the increased ROM provides more space for storing data.

Connectivity options abound, and include 802.11b Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, Infrared and tri-band (900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GPRS/EDGE. These features can easily be switched off to conserve battery life and/or to ensure that the device remains usable during air travel.

Multimedia features are also plentiful, and include an FM radio, a 2-megapixel camera (with self-portrait mirror and flash) and music/picture/video playback through the pre-installed O2 MediaPlus application. It's great having a single interface to categorise and access all multimedia files.

In addition to O2 Media Plus, the device also bundles free copies of CodeWallet Pro 5, Jeyo SMS Backup and WorldMate 2005.

Of course, all of the personal productivity applications built into Windows Mobile 5.0 are present, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and Outlook 2002. Using ActiveSync, these applications can be synchronised with a PC to enable you to keep working whilst on the road.

Performance
One of our biggest concerns surrounding the Exec was that the faster processor would have a detrimental effect on battery life. However, O2 rates the Exec as having the same battery life as the original Atom: up to 5.5 hours of talk time and 150 hours standby time.

In our Spb Benchmark battery test, which runs the device through constant general usage tasks with the backlight always enabled, the Exec lasted for six hours and twenty minutes. This is a pleasing score; the HP iPAQ rw6828 scored seven hours and three minutes, but this is expected due to its slower 416MHz processor. Under regular, intermittent usage, we went almost four days without needing to reach for the charger.

Application performance is extremely satisfying. We found that programs loaded virtually instantly, even when multiple applications were running at the same time. We were also very impressed with the device's multimedia playback capabilities; video played smoothly and audio files were crisp and clear. However, as with the rw6828, we found that shots taken with the integrated camera were grainy, particularly in low-light conditions.

Finally, the push e-mail feature is intuitive and easy to setup, but we found the BlackBerry's thumb wheel to be a more effective message navigation tool than the Exec's touch screen and stylus combination. Also, since there's no built-in keyboard, bashing out lengthy e-mails takes significantly more time, but we were nonetheless pleased with the unit's handwriting recognition performance.

While it's not a huge improvement over the original Atom, on its own the Atom Exec is an extremely attractive smartphone, more impressive than even our Editors' Choice winning HP iPAQ rw6828 due to its faster processor and O2 MediaPlus application.

Audio

• Built-in speakers
• Yes

• Built-in microphone
• Yes

Connectivity

• Built-in wireless connectivity
• Infrared, Bluetooth, 802.11b

General

• Dimensions (H x W x D)
• 102 x 58 x 18.5 mm

• Weight
• 140 g

Memory

• ROM
• 192 MB MB

Other

• Other features
• Push e-mail

PDA Features

• Built-in camera
• Yes

• Data Input Method
• Touchscreen + Stylus

• Expansion slot
• miniSD

Processor

• Processor type
• Intel XScale

• Processor speed
• 520 MHz

Screen

• Max screen resolution
• 240x320 pixels

• Number of colours
• 262K

• Backlit display
• Yes

Software

• Installed OS
• Windows Mobile 5.0

Synchronisation

• Synchronisation method(s)
• ActiveSync, USB1.1

• Cradle
• No

By CNET Au

O2 Atom Life

The good:

• Fast application response
• O2 MediaPlus Package works nicely
• Loud stereo speakers

The bad:

• Small touchscreen icons demand stylus
• Loud stereo speakers
• Low battery life

The bottomline:

The Atom Life tries very hard to bridge the gap between serious business tools and lifestyle gadgets. It's surprising, then, that it's a better business tool than fun phone.

Design
Are PDA-style smartphones just tools for the business set? O2 doesn't appear to think so. It's latest smartphone, the Xda Atom Life attempts to bridge that gap between people who need a business tool, and those who want something with just a smidgen more "fun" appeal -- O2's marketing spiel refers to them as "life warriors", a term you won't see in this review again.

A more cynical reviewer might comment that O2's presumably trying to get in on the market before the lifestyle crowd shifts over to the Apple iPhone -- but then, you can buy an Atom Life right now, whereas the iPhone is conspicuous by its absence from 2007-era Australian store shelves. Or any stores shelves right now, come to think of it.

The Atom Life has a carrying weight of 145 grams and dimensions of 106 by 58 by 18mm; that's a touch smaller than the Xda Atom or Atom Exec, although only in one dimension. Aside from minimal dialling buttons and a five-way selector, the Atom is entirely touchscreen-driven, either via the stylus that sits at the top right hand side of the phone, or a grubby digit in an emergency. More on digit-related issues later.

Features
The Atom Life is an HSDPA-enabled phone running Windows Mobile 5.0, which gives you access to the usual Windows-centric office applications -- Word and its ilk -- but then that's hardly a "fun" set of utilities, and moreover, the same things can be had on considerably cheaper PDA/smartphones than the Atom Life. Where the Atom Life differentiates itself is in a few key hardware and software features with less of an enterprise bent. On the hardware side, it packs a 2-megapixel external camera (along with a front-mounted VGA model for video calls) and SRS WOW HD Stereo speakers, with the claim of offering a surround sound "experience" for your multimedia files. It's also equipped with an FM radio, if "wacky" morning DJs are your kind of thing.

On the software side, O2 provides a bevy of its own applications. Many of these are still business-centric, but on the "fun" side is O2 MediaPlus. MediaPlus is a catch-all wrapper for the Atom Life's multimedia prowess, covering your photo, video and musical collections, as well as activating the radio.

For those who drool over technical specifications, the Atom Life is running an Intel XScale PXA 270 -- that'll give you 624MHz of computing power -- with 64MB of RAM and 1GB of flash ROM. Networking connectivity is provided via integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2 and infrared for talking to phones from the Jurassic age.

Performance
If you're pondering a smartphone purchase, it's well worth the time to play around with a couple in a store, especially if you're looking at models with a touchscreen interface such as the Atom Life. Some users love the minimalist approach of touchscreens. Others find them incessantly fiddly, and the need to pop out the stylus to make calls and perform onscreen selections can become tiresome. It's such an individual preference thing, however, that we normally wouldn't mention it -- except that it's a particularly relevant point with the Atom Life, as the main splash screen is packed with information, and above all tiny icons. That's great for getting across plenty of onscreen information, but virtually mandates the use of the stylus. We lost track of the number of times that an errant finger jab led to the wrong selection being made. Thankfully, a spare stylus is included in the box.

The observant among you may have noticed that we've put an entry for loud stereo speakers in both the good and bad column for the Atom Life. While the speakers are undoubtedly good for a mobile phone, and they are loud enough to annoy everyone within your immediate vicinity, they don't entirely live up to the hype of offering a surround sound experience. It's largely that old trick of dodgy hi-fi stores everywhere -- turn up the volume loud enough to convince the customers it's "good", when it's merely passable. While we're covering off audio, it's functionally annoying that for a phone of the Atom Exec's size, the audio jack is of the 2.5mm variety, making it harder to connect up a normal set of headphones. A2DP Bluetooth audio is supported if you've got stereo Bluetooth headphones.

The Atom Life is a decent expansion upon the existing Atom and Atom Exec models, but there are areas where it's a backwards step, especially in battery life. The standby time of 200 hours is essentially unremarkable, and it's understandable that the addition of lots of battery sapping features will lead to higher power consumption. Still, with a claimed battery talk time of only four hours on GSM and two hours for UMTS -- and in our testing these figures proved all too accurate -- you're likely to be recharging the Atom Life every single night, lest it become the Atom Death.

On the application front, the Atom Life shone, thanks no doubt to the improved processor running the whole show. We rarely had to wait for applications to start up, even when really pushing the phone with heavy tasks. This does make the Atom Life a good choice for exactly the market it's not aiming at -- business types who need large files open and will really test the phone's productivity mettle, rather than its fun aspects.

Battery Life

• Talktime
• 4 (GSM), 2 (UMTS) hours

• Standby time
• 200 (GSM) hours

Camera

• Camera resolution
• 2-megapixel

• Video capture
• Yes

Connectivity

• Network(s)
• Triband GSM: (900/1800/1900), UMTS: (1900/2100)

• Wireless technology
• 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 1.2, Infrared

• Data Services
• EGPRS, HSDPA

• GPS receiver
• No

• USB
• Yes

Display

• Screen resolution
• 240x320 pixels

• Number of colours
• 262K

Entertainment

• FM radio
• Yes

• Video player
• Yes

Functionality

• Input method
• Touchscreen, Stylus

• Polyphonic
• Yes

• Ringtone options
• MP3, WAV, 64-chord MIDI

• Digital camera
• Yes

• Processor
• Intel XScale PXA 270

• Processor speed
• 624 MHz

• RAM
• 64 MB

• ROM
• 1024 MB

• Synchronisation method(s)
• ActiveSync

• Software
• Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile with Direct Push Technology, Microsoft Office programs for Windows Mobile, Pocket MSN, Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media Player 10, Calculator, File Explorer, Code Wallet Pro, GPRS Monitor, Jeyo Mobile Extender 2.0, MMS Client, PDF Viewer, Self Diagnosis, Wireless Manager, WorldMate

• Operating system
• Windows Mobile 5.0

• Web browser
• Yes

• Voice recorder
• Yes

• Java
• Yes

General

• Dimensions (W x D x H)
• 58 x 18 x 106 mm

• Weight
• 145 g

Memory

• Expansion slot
• miniSD

Messaging

• Push e-mail
• Yes

• Messaging capabilities
• SMS, MMS, Email

• Email protocols
• POP3, IMAP, Direct Push Technology (requires Microsoft Exchange 2003 with Service Pack 2)

More Information

• Other
• One-year hardware warranty, six months for supplied accessories

Other

• Phone type
• PDA-phone

• Form factor
• Touchscreen/stylus PDA

• Cradle
• No

• Included accessories
• Battery, universal adaptor, stereo headset, mini-USB cable, additional stylus, Getting Started with Microsoft Outlook 2002 and ActiveSync 4.2, Quick Start guide, user manual, warranty statement.

By CNET Au.