O2 XDA Exec....

[DrAlf]

Thinking about getting an O2 XDA Exec – AKA as a QTEK Jasjar(!) amongst other things. Anyone using one of these? Got any input either good or bad? I would be grateful for any advice about running tomtom on it and using it on the bike.

Thanks in advance

 

[unshift]

i have the orange version think its called spv m5000 - my two cents on the device, the keyboard is great, i find it a tad slow as a pda (comparing it to the ipaq hx4700) - it is a bit of a brick when used as a phone but is more functional when used with a blue tooth headset, battery life ok, built in wifi works well, video phone is better than most. it has a 1.3 mp camera which has some interesting features to play with when you are bored - does video too - overall quality not bad. it runs windows mobile 5 which means loads of applications available. takes only sd cards but sandisk(i think) do a 2gb if needed, it has a 3.5mmm audio jack so you can use any standard headphones if you want to use it as an mp3 player- don't plan on purchasing any gps software for it but it is compatible
overall i am happy with it

 

[Tobers]

I picked up an O2 XDA Mini S instead of the Exec. The Exec is just too big to squirrel away. The Mini is a great size, has a slide out keyboard, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs TomTom v.well.

 

[SilverFish]

Just to muddy up the water a bit; there's (yet another) new device coming out in the next few weeks - Mitac Mio A701.

Its a small form factor phone PDA, similar is size to Tobers Mini S I believe but with the added functionality of a Sirf Star III GPS receiver built in. No flippy flappy antenna either - just a little lump on the top left corner.

The only catch is you cant buy it on a contract as none of our Mobile Service Suppliers sell them, so you have to stump up the full asking price of £380

Im thinking of getting one in the next few weeks. Maybe.

Mike

 

[malc]

Im in the process of running an acern35 pda with tomtom(brilliant software) to use with the bike Ill let you know how I get on

 

[RAM-man]

Thinking about getting an O2 XDA Exec and using it on the bike. Thanks in advance

I am aware that the RAM-HOL-PD3 will hold the exec as we tested it with mobile supplier/systems company (phones4U) and it holds. Its most unlikely to be used in a water/weatherproof enclosure eg, Aquabox/Otterbox/Pelibox).

FYI.. I know of two several motorcycle delivery company's looking at XDA2 solution with an Aquabox (AQ2 is too tight) and AQ1 has yet to be tested with a sliding docking cover and mount.

RAM-man

 

[TheJoker]

I just got an O2 Exec too.... I agree with what Unshift says. I was a bit sceptical at the MS system at first, but it does have some really nifty advantages. The keyboard is better than the Nokia 9500, which surprised me.

As for GPS usage, I don't know at all, I wouldn't use it on the bike, but I might, if I get a really cheap deal on the software/receiver use it the car, from time to time..

Anyone interested in a Nokia 9500 Communicator..?

 

[DrAlf]

Thanks for all the info. Managed to get work to get a "demo" one Should be here in a few days. Does look a little large but should be good once I get TT working. Thinking of using one of these for the bike...

I'll report back