Software is provided that allows you to set up the Xda Exec as a 3G modem for use with a notebook PC, for example. Local- and personal-area wireless connectivity is present in the shape of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 1. For obvious reasons O2 does not bundle a VoIP client, but you should have no problem downloading a client or integrating with any office systems that support VoIP on Windows Mobile handhelds. Among its advances are a new application, PowerPoint Mobile, for viewing presentations and enhanced versions of Word and Excel -- now called Word Mobile and Excel Mobile.
For business users, the most exciting Windows Mobile 5. The user interface has been tweaked to incorporate a pair of context-sensitive menus that sit at the bottom of the screen. For example, in Word Mobile, one of the menus lets you start a new document; choose this option, or open an existing document, and the same menu then offers View options show toolbar, wrap text to window and zoom , while the other provides access to a range of formatting, editing and file management services.
The screen measures a generous 3. Even so, when used in clamshell mode the display feels a bit narrow. Although the right-hand side of the screen is occupied by the navigation button and the video call camera, there's still a fair amount of dead space that could be used to provide more screen width.
The video call camera is supplemented by a standard 1. There is an LED flash with this, but no mirror for framing pictures of yourself. The front video call camera has a maximum resolution of by pixels, while the rear camera captures stills at resolutions up to 1, by 1, pixels interpolation software can boost the maximum capture resolution to 1, by 1, The O2 Active interface -- a Today screen alternative -- has been updated for the Xda Exec, but this was not implemented on our review unit.
O2 informs us that the enhancements include a battery icon in the title bar, Power Profiles for notebook-style control over battery life, a custom tab for user-definable icons and the option to install in basic mode so that third-party Today screen software can be used without fear of software incompatibilities.
Performance The screen swivelling mechanism works very well, and the hinge -- a potential point of failure -- feels solid. The ability to close the clamshell with the screen facing inwards provides some protection for the display and the keyboard.
However, the device lacks a locking mechanism, so make sure that you use O2's bundled slip case to prevent it coming open when rattling around in a briefcase or bag. O2 claims battery life of hours' talk, hours' 3G usage, 15 hours in handheld mode and hours on standby. However, we did not feel it appropriate to carry out our usual battery rundown test on a pre-production model to test these claims.
However, it's fine for tapping out emails and short texts, and we found it quite convenient to hold the Xda Exec in two palms and type with two thumbs.
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