02 Unveils XDA Orbit with Built-in GPS sat-nav

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O2 has announced the launch of the O2 Xda Orbit - the first O2 Xda with built-in GPS sat-nav. The device includes a 2.0 mega pixel camera, MP3 player, radio and WiFi functionality and uses the latest Windows Mobile OS 5 software to provide mobile Internet, e-mail and the same easy-to-use format as Microsoft Office.

The O2 Xda Orbit’s in-built GPS system makes navigation easy. The device includes the latest CoPilot Live sat nav package from ALK Technologies which allows users to type in their destination on a 2.8 inch colour TFT LCD touch screen in order to be directed to their chosen destination quickly and safely.

CoPilot Live navigation software is supplied on a memory card which includes complete maps of UK and Ireland. Detailed routes are calculated in seconds and directions are provided on-screen and spoken.

Features include London Congestion Charge avoidance, automatic day/night settings, avoid toll roads, fastest or shortest routing and walking mode. Users can enable others to view their location in real time+ using CoPilot’s integrated internet tracking, messaging and destination sending service.

O2 Xda Orbit can be synchronised with Pocket Outlook, enabling Microsoft Office Excel Mobile, Word Mobile and PowerPoint Mobile attachments to be utilised.