O2 has announced the launch of its latest mobile device, the Xda Zinc. Combining the latest communications technology with some serious processing power to run all work and lifestyle applications, the Xda Zinc is designed to help customers live a richer and more productive life by making communications simpler than ever before.
Mark Billington, CEO of O2 Asia Pacific and Middle East, says, "Technology is complicated, but your life shouldn't be. O2 devices are built not just for style but also for performance, and of course, ease-of-use."
Designed to be the most powerful messaging PDA-phone for professionals who rely heavily on email, IM and SMS, the Xda Zinc takes productivity several notches higher by incorporating a slide-out Qwerty keyboard to deliver the optimal messaging experience. When extended, the keyboard automatically switches the 2.8" 65K-colour TFT-LCD display from portrait to landscape mode to facilitate the composition and reading of email, SMS and work documents like Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint slides. The Xda Zinc's sleek design will also appeal to seasoned road warriors who prefer to communicate via a thumb keyboard and is perfect for high data users who don't think twice about banging out information at lightning speed. Communication can also travel faster now thanks to the device's 3G capabilities.
The Xda Zinc runs on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 platform, which will appeal to those who want the latest in mobile office functionality; and is equipped with an Intel Xscale PXA 270 processor running at 520MHz and Intel Hermon chip to allow speedy data transfer, and 128MB of onboard memory. The device will also appeal to those who prize seamless wireless connectivity: Besides 3G capabilities, it features direct push technology for email, Bluetooth SIG v 2.0 and Wireless LAN 802.11b+g. You can check stock market movements, book e-tickets, conduct video calls, and trade files and business cards over the air whenever you need.
What makes the Xda Zinc a true professional messaging machine include also its array of unique messaging applications, all designed to simplify every communication need. O2 Message Plus is a one-stop centre for SMS, MMS, email and RSS feed needs; O2 PhonePlus helps one manage the contact lists and make calls faster; O2 SMS Plus simulates an IM environment for text messages; while Jeyo Mobile Extender synchronises SMSes to a PC so one can SMS from desktop, and Jeyo SMS Backup lets one make a full backup and restore of all text messages in a few quick steps.
The Xda Zinc will retail at INR 39, 499 (Maximum Retail Price) through Brightpoint India outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Nagpur and other major cities in the country. Price includes GST (octroi is extra as applicable) and a one-year local warranty. |
