XDA Orbit Vs N95

EvilMonkey

I know the N95 seems to be the one getting all the credit at the moment, but has anyone any experiences with the XDA Orbit?

I've looked for comparrisons in reviews, but no-one seems to want to compare them directly, which seems odd as unless I'm missing something (entirely possible) they seem to offer similar package.

I know the n95 has the better cam and runs on Symbian 60 where the xda runs on WM6, but what does this mean use wise???

Any opinions welcome

E.M.

tillson

I'll throw my views in now then. For me, the XDA would be the better option as WM6 has more software apps available and integrates better with my home PC. These factors are important for me so that is why the XDA gets my vote.

reehsetin

orbit all the way - i have one
what features are you looking for in particular, personally
why have symbian when you can have windows - orbit
camera -n95
music and video - either but orbit has bigger screen for vids
gps - much clearer screen on the orbit-
reliability - orbit i'd say
programs, windows mobile the range of programs and things you can do with it- orbit

rash.m2k

Symbian is much more battery efficient than WM - have a look on net you will see.

But I suppose ORBIT is much biggeR???

reehsetin

battery seems pretty rubbish on the n73, i use my orbit a lot charge it once every 2/3 days think its pretty good

EvilMonkey

I heard the n95 battery was one of its major flaws? (charge needed most days?)

Mostly I'd be looking to use the GPS (would like some logging software, so I could download routes from cycling?) and the PDA element. Camera's a mix, I do like my photography, but not sure the camera's on mobiles aren't a compromise too far already?

avi_3

i have an xda orbit along with 5 other friends and we all love it. it is a proper pda with everything you want.

EvilMonkey

Anyone tried both?

Am aiming to look at the size of them tomorrow, but doubt I'll really get to use them much in a store...

reehsetin

me, have the orbit and have used the n95 at work

EvilMonkey

Aaah, thanks reehsetin, I'd assumed your previous answers were based on stats. Good stuff.

Well I'll definitely try to get my actual paws on one today (I'm a big fan of actually having it in your hands to see "how it fits")

E.M.

balt

Have tried both, the Orbit is good but I didn't like the earphone socket which is usb the GPS was good and like the touch screen.
N95 was a bit of a fiddle to use as you have to have the keyboard open to use the GPS which did not aquire sats as quickly as Orbit.
Decided against both and am now looking at the Orange M700, the only trouble being the white colour.