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We’ve seen some great reviews of the Xda Orbit 2 from our seeders, but it is worth having a read of what some of the ‘big dogs’ have to say:

4winmobile

“O2 have been renowned for innovation over the years with the creation and development of the Xda series of machines. Twelve months or so ago O2 launched what was arguably the best Xda machine - the Xda Orbit. This developed a massive following despite it having a few shortcomings such as too fast a trackball and a relatively slow operational speed. O2 have now launched the replacement for the Orbit which has been imaginatively named the Xda Orbit 2. This is again based on a generic HTC design (the Polaris) but has been fitted out with an O2 designed housing as was the original Orbit. This resultant blend of HTC technology and O2 style serves to produce a modern looking and attractive machine. The Orbit 2 serves to bring to the user a high level of features; 3Mpixel camera, fast processor, large RAM / ROM, GPS, Quad band, phone, Touch interface, etc. O2 are back with another revolutionary Orbit design, but will it follow through and gain on the success of the original Orbit or will it be found lacking? We’ll look at its features as we move through the review and see if the Orbit 2 does carry on the traditions of the original Orbit….. Once more we extend our thanks to the generous folks at O2 for allowing us to review the Xda Orbit 2.”

(you can see the full review here)

Trusted Reviews

“At first glance this is nothing special. The face-on shots on the O2 website depict what looks like a bog-standard Windows Mobile PDA phone. There’s a large 2.8in screen above which sits a small lens for making video calls, below which is a familiar-looking cluster of control buttons. You can see the usual pick-up and hang-up buttons, plus a couple of shortcut keys for activating the start menu and OK commands and these flank what looks like a standard five-way navigation key…A superb touchscreen with accompanying software enhancements, and the inclusion of the excellent CoPilot sat-nav software and kit, all elevate the O2 XDA Orbit 2 from potential also ran to viable choice. If you don’t need the keyboard of the TyTN II it’s a competent and reasonably priced alternative, even if it isn’t quite as compact as one might desire.”

(you can see the full review here)

CNet UK

“While it still has an air of seriousness about it in comparison to phones like the Nokia N95 8GB, we really like the O2 Xda Orbit 2… It’s business as usual on the inside but the plethora of connectivity options make it a great choice if you always need to keep in touch…Our only word of warning would be that if you’re used to a mechanical Qwerty keypad, then switching to a touchscreen might come as a shock — try before you buy”

(you can see the full review here)