O2 Stellar Reviewed by 4WM
O2 have been renowned for innovation over the years with the creation
and development of the Xda series of machines. The last twelve months
or so however have seen few machines being released which look to be
current compared to machines being offered by other carriers. However
this is now being addressed with O2 bringing to the marketplace the O2
Xda Stellar which is based on the design of the HTC TyTN II – one of
the latest machines created by HTC.
O2 devices now available from MWG
It has to be good news for current owners that "O2 customers can rest assured that MWG will continue to honor all O2 Asia’s service and warranty obligations."
Following a strategic review, Mobile &
Wireless Group (MWG), has been established by the current management
team of O2 Asia, based in Singapore, with investment from London Stock
Exchange AIM-listed Expansys Plc, to take on the existing business of
O2 Asia. MWG will focus on the Windows PDA-phone market, developing and
marketing devices globally.
About MWG
Mobile & Wireless Group (MWG) is a Singapore based company
established to develop and market premium, converged mobile devices.
Founded by the team responsible for O2’s ground-breaking range of
PDA-phones, MWG will meet growing global customer demand for customized
devices with an emphasis on design, technology, reliability and
service.
For more information, visit www.mwg.com
O2 Xda Star (Touch Dual) reviewed
Okay – let me summarize why I like the Xda star so much: It’s the design
(which I like more than the HTC Touch Dual design) and while the device is
feature-rich, it doesn’t looks like a techie geek toy; it’s the HTC specific
TouchFLO enhancement and the overall feature-set of the device; and – except the
missing WiFi – it provides everything I want from a Windows Mobile smartphone
and thanks to the customization, it’s easy to use – even without a stylus which
I don’t want to use for basic phone tasks.
O2 Stellar – HTC Kaiser with Radio
The new O2 Xda Stellar is a touch screen Xda with a slim, stylish
design. As well as the on-board GPS, Windows Mobile 6 (supporting
Microsoft Direct Push Email) and Wi-Fi, it is Quad Band, 3G and has a 3
mega-pixel camera, MP3 player and radio.
O2 exits Asia Pacific
The news is now confirmed after several months of rumors. O2 Asia Pacific is no more, and will be reorganized under new management after an internal review by its parent company Telefónica O2 Europe.
Mobile and Wireless Group will assume warranty and service of current models in the market, and plans to release its 2008 line-up in the coming months.
London-based Expansys has invested in the new company and it is expected that ex-O2 Asia CEO Mark Billington will assume the same role in MWG.
Link: ZDNet Asia