O2 gets HTC Artemis as "Xda Orbit"

by Chris Ziegler, posted Sep 20th 2006 at 3:58PM

We're not really feeling the carrier-specific exterior (apparently known by HTC as the "Cruiser") as much as the sculpted lines of its generic sibling, but at least O2 Germany customers can take solace in the knowledge that they'll be getting some form of the nav-enabled device. The "Xda Orbit" brings all of that GPS, trackball, and WiFi goodness in a slightly more conservative package -- it's by no means ugly, just not as nifty as the original Artemis we're used to seeing strut its stuff. Look for the Xda Orbit to drop complete with a 512MB microSD card loaded with maps of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland for €249.99 (about $315) on contract in the next few weeks.

[Via the::unwired]

Filed under: Handsets, HTC, O2, Windows Mobile, GSM, GPRS, EDGE

Tags: artemis, gps, htc, nav, navigation, o2, orbit, phone edition, PhoneEdition, pocket pc, PocketPc, windows mobile, windows mobile 5, WindowsMobile, WindowsMobile5, wm5

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David L. @ Sep 20th 2006 6:25PM

The same HTC phones always look better when it's branded by O2.

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rothgar @ Sep 20th 2006 7:13PM

I am just glad that someone is putting a trackball in the PDA's rather than a D pad.
If that came to the states I think I would have a nev favorite over my 6700.

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Dell @ Sep 22nd 2006 12:10AM

Hi guys, wondering if I buy this phone to get service with T-Mobile would I be able to?

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David Ang @ Sep 24th 2006 5:18AM

When will the orbit be sold in Singapore? Where can I view all the specifications for the O2 Xda Orbit?

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kenny @ Nov 24th 2006 1:37AM

it is the best pocket PC I ever saw!!

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Dave @ Jan 19th 2007 2:50PM

have mine now and having moved from the mini s i am missing the keyboard, back to typing on the screen with stylus (hard work!) i am sure i'll get used to it and the co-pilot makes it worthwhile. o2 wanted to charge me for the nav on upgrade but when i threatened to cancel contract they gave me 3 x £30 line rental free... the co-pilot was only £50 extra... so got £40 extra credit which covered my £35 upgrade fee... love it!

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Ben @ Mar 6th 2007 5:28AM

This is the best PDA ever. Take a look at http://www.XDA-Orbit.com for a ste dedicated to this device

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