What is it: Windows Mobile smart phone with sat-nav software
What we think: Decent smart phone, but the small screen and weedy speaker don't help its sat-nav functionality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 22 September 2009
Tags: O2, O2 Xda Guide, Windows Mobile, microSD, navigation software
We like:
Feature-rich; useful scroll wheel; good navigation software
We don't like:
Small screen; speaker isn't loud enough for a sat-nav
CNET UK judgement:
The O2 XDA Guide is a good Windows Mobile smart phone, but, despite the excellent CoPilot Live 7 navigation software, it doesn't work well as a sat-nav device, due to its small screen and weedy speaker
Full review:
A very slightly tweaked, rebadged version of HTC's second-generation Touch Cruise, the O2 Xda Guide is a Windows Mobile smart phone that's supplied with the CoPilot Live 7 navigation software and all the accessories and cables needed to use it in your car. But, priced at about £145 on a £25-per-month contract, is it the ideal handset for road warriors who don't want the hassle of using two separate devices for phone calls and navigation? Continue Reading...
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