The dopod 696 Pocket PC is very similar to the O2 XDA II. The unit is a fully integrated voice enabled GSM/GPRS portable personal computing device that runs the phone edition of Windows Mobile 2003 and features a built-in VGA-resolution (0,3 megapixel) digital camera. Also features an SDIO slot, so you can use memory cards as well as other devices like Wireless LAN cards.

The dopod 696 is designed to offer GSM and 'always on' high-speed GPRS network connectivity for Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 software applications.

Based on Microsoft Windows, so using it is a breeze. Comes standard with all the must have Microsoft Pocket PC tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer, and Media Player. Sharp, full colour, touch sensitive screen that good it has to seen to be believed.

The best mobile companion to Microsoft Outlook. Access to much of the same information and services on your PC like calendar, emails and task list. View and update appointments as you go. Read & reply to emails no matter where you are. Use handwriting recognition to speed type. Talk safely whilst driving with the hands free car kit. Turn off the radio function to continue reviewing emails, appointments & documents during a flight. Send updated information between your dopod 696 Pocket PC and your PC like new appointments via Microsoft ActiveSync. Sync to either Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes.

Make/receive phone calls just like your mobile. See whos calling by their picture. Use your push-to-talk stereo head set or go on hands free speaker mode. Fast texting thanks to the touch sensitive screen and predictive text. Automatic triband worldwide operation.

Access any web site you like from wherever you are. GPRS for high speed internet browsing. Quickly access information whilst on the road whenever you need it. No wires or messy add ons just click and surf.

Send and receive emails via your chosen internet based providers like Hotmail, MSN and Yahoo. No need to change your email address. Keep on top of your work based email by accessing them whilst away from the office.

Send creative messages including pictures, text, video and sound to your friends MMS capable mobiles or to their home/work PCs via email. Keep in regular contact with your family, friends and colleagues via the built in MSN Messenger service. Use the inbuilt camera to take photos or video clips of your family & friends. One touch button camera access so you can quickly capture the moment. You can even zoom in for a closer look. Save your pics in digital JPEG format.

Using Windows Media Player, watch video clips in TV like quality. Listen to your favourite tracks. You can even transfer and play MP3 music files from your PC. Put an end to your door bell like ring tone use real music instead.

With 128MB RAM built in, plus a secure digital (SD) slot for even extra storage means you can store more of anything you like - more emails, more music

Add your own touch with your customised home screen and ring tones. Take your own pictures with your inbuilt digital camera and use them as your wallpaper.