O2 XDA Exec
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- Andy C
- S35
- 16 Apr 2006
hello ppl
just wanted to know if any of you know where to get the new AKU2 ROM for this PDA from. and also if you have it does it work well, any glitches. any feedback would be great
thanks
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- romulo
- myh
- 15 Apr 2006
I heard you guys sayin that you can have pocket msn on it. Can you use the camera as a webcam?
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- Anonymous
- Sau
- 11 Apr 2006
I bought an MDA pro the same of xda exec for umts and navigation. I have tried the umts with this pda and it is really working slower under the same conditions same network same, same website, when I compare to my notebook with pcmcia umts card. ıs thıs related to operating systems to be so slow.
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- simon mc
- nE9
- 07 Apr 2006
hello ppl i now got my xda i love it ime goin 2 buy a better attery frm ebay though im havin a few probs wit my m player ive down loaded the tcmp and somin else called pocket-dvd studio witch converts them ut do i need 2 do this or can i just drag it in 2 tcmp and it work or is ther a better file i can get i havnt got a mem card yet ta dudes
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- Sina
- msh
- 07 Apr 2006
This is a great phone. Although I bought mine on Orange (SPVM5000) no problems at all. Works fine, I check my emails with outlook, there are few SOFTWARE problems, as with all Windows products, but im sure future patches will fix it.
It has pocket msn, I chat to my friends, check my hotmail. The Wifi is great, screen quality is great. I downloaded a XVID player and now watch movies on it.
The battery can be charged via a USB cable, so u dnt really need a charger if u have access to a computer.
Its a great phone. But if ur a granny who doesnt want to learn how to use it, it aint for u. U need to have prior knowledge about computers and pdas.
9/10. 1 loosing here is because of its size.
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- Patrick
- 4hB
- 06 Apr 2006
the O2 XDA Exec is not for pda/phone illerates. There is a huge learning curve with this phone especially if your in the USA and not using company the phone was designed for. 1. Win Mobile 5 is not like Win XP, you have to learn how to config and optimize it. Its like that on all PDA's. 2. You will need to learn how to update the ROMs and Win Mobile. If you're not a tech/computer geek this can become overwhelming with all the various roms and updates. These updates fix issues with the phones which most people complain about. 3. Again don't think you can use any pda right out of the box on any service without doing an UPDATE! you're going to have problems regardless. 4. in comparsion to the Treo, Sidekick, the MDA, the phone is just about the same size. It's thinner than all and about .3-.5 inches longer. which is really nothing. 5. it's an expensive device, so don't run out an get it just because it has Win Mobile 5 realisticly have a use for it. Everyone wants features on a phone but usually rarely do they use them. I had the motorola v3 razr and those the video recorder was cool, but honestly i used it probably 2-3times in the entire year that i had it.
Again you will have to LEARN how to use a new operating system and learn how to update your ROM regularly. If you want a stable device you have to do that, I've had to update ROMs on all my phones to get rid of minor glitches. No device is 100% perfect.
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- patrick
- 4hB
- 06 Apr 2006
I just received the 02 XDA Exec using it on T-mobile USA. Its a AWESOME phone/pda. the 8hr talk time... that's great for a pda of this power and size. You can buy an extendend battery if you want 16hrs+ but it'll bulk up the unit (it comes with a special cover). Everyone wants a Small device with power, packed with feature. Be realistic people. Who talking for more than 8hr a day on a cell without charging? buy a car charger, stop looking for negative things when really it's a great pda/phone. it's about the same size as a sidekick so it's not huge or overwhelming. people think it's big without comparing size specs or even holding the device. It's actually thinner than the treo, sidekick, and a bunch of other popular pdas.
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- Andy
- S35
- 04 Apr 2006
hello ppl
ive noticed quite a few negative points on the forum about the xda exec and i want to clear a few things up, this device is amazing, this was my first PDA and it went down a dream. sure its has its faults like every phone, uninstalling the o2 software gets rid of nearly all the faults, wifi/bluetooth works great and installation of programs is swift and easy, never had any problems with screen breaking. the only fault that remains with my device is that when you use the phone alot the internal memory used for running programs decreases and will only go back to full when a resety has been done, i only have to do this once a week and this is a fault with windows mobile 5 so 10/10 for this device
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- Anonymous
- nEJ
- 03 Apr 2006
My first XDA exec had a battery life of 8 hours and was unusable. I returned it. My replacement is better.
But installing programmes (tcmp/reader) is poor as is bluetooth. I am using it now as a cheap PDA and carry a proper phone which I bought as a pay as you go (K750i). I would not recommend this phone. o2 online are appalling.
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- Anonymous
- MtL
- 03 Apr 2006
I'm looking to purchase an 02 XDA Exec today. Reading the other reviews, they don't appear to be very good! - can anyone recommend an alternative - has to be 02 (as that is the only network as I get), need to be able to down load office files, and I like the idea of WIFI.
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- Simon
- MSR
- 29 Mar 2006
Have had my Exec for around 3 months now. It is a big piece of kit, and that is exactly what it is a piece of kit. If your after a phone for everyday calls and taking teh pub not for you. If your a high end user (with teh technical knowlegde to cope with the MS software) then your in luck. A true geeks phone. HTC we love you.
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- Andy
- TKb
- 29 Mar 2006
The O2 ppl shud read this web, and rectify all problems so it wudnt happen in future. Wud luv to see O2 ppl feedback of this...
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- Jit
- TXd
- 29 Mar 2006
I had it for one week and returned it! its too big kept crashing aswell! However, its an amazing piece of hardware but Im waiting for the P990 now!
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- fahad
- my2
- 29 Mar 2006
i have had this set for four months now and to be very honest its not worth it!!i wud have definitely bought it for less than 400 GBP.lots of software problems.gets freezed at times so u have to soft reset it at times.and one thing which ifeel is dat although it has got a 52o mHZ processor, it doesnt support the programmes especially when u r running a few programmes together.but i still love my xda exec as i have speent a lot on it already.great style and fun to have,easy to use and impressive to hold.dats all it has got.
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- booyah
- myb
- 26 Mar 2006
i have treo600 and ipaq hx4700- i've had an 02 xda exec for 2 months- great if you like windows mobile (i do). great if you don't mind the size and weight- it's a brick! (i don't mind!) easier to use if left opened and swivelled like a normal pda. can be fiddly to use as so many features and functions! heavy on the battery though! overall 8/10
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- simon mc
- nEb
- 24 Mar 2006
hello ppl only a few days 2 go an i get it .but i went in 2 o2shop 2 day an they said mini s is much better help im very confused can tell diffrences and y they r better would b greatfull
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- Walter
- MSS
- 23 Mar 2006
Question: I find that my reminders sometimes does not trigger and more often when I am in West or South Africa on business. This maybe a MS issue and the samething happened with my xda IIi. Anyone have a reason and even better...a solution? Walter
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- enrique
- PGH
- 22 Mar 2006
it the O2 exec worth of it's price? any major disappointment?
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- MANVESH SHARMA
- Uqu
- 22 Mar 2006
its a nice phone and i m planning to buy it
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- Gonzo.pete
- Sm@
- 21 Mar 2006
Scott-I've had similar problems with the MMS settings. Phone o2 and insist on speaking to someone on the XDA helpline.
I think the problem i had was due to the new software upgrade disrupting the message settings if entered within one hour of a hard/soft reset.
Either way the XDA helpline will talk you right through it.