Cnet has just published a review on the new O2 XDA Exec (HTC Universal)
“Performance
The XDA Exec’s screen-swivelling mechanism works very well, and the hinge — a potential point of failure — feels solid. The ability to close the clamshell with the screen facing inwards provides some protection for the display and the keyboard. However, the device lacks a locking mechanism, so make sure that you use O2’s bundled slip case to prevent it coming open when rattling around in a briefcase or bag.
O2 claims battery life of 5-8 hours of talk, 2-4 hours of 3G usage, 15 hours in handheld mode and 220-250 hours on standby. However, we did not feel it appropriate to carry out our usual battery rundown test on a pre-production model to test these claims.
The Qwerty keyboard is a central part of this device but, as with all mini-keyboards, it has its drawbacks. The keys are small — a shade under 10mm by 9mm — and while it’s possible to use them in conventional laptop mode, you won’t achieve anything like normal typing speeds this way. However, it’s fine for tapping out emails and short texts, and we found it quite convenient to hold the XDA Exec in two palms and type with two thumbs.”
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