O2 Joggler family organiser
Posted June 25th, 2009 by admin No Comments »
Review The knack in marketing a product that can perform a multitude of tasks is obviously picking the right ones to focus on but, at the same time, not forgetting to mention anything really interesting. O2 has decided to pitch its new Joggler primarily as an interactive digital calendar for the busy modern family but, after a thorough nose around this oddly named device, we are not entirely sure O2 is focusing on its best side.
O2′s Joggler: silly name, but clever device
In appearance, the Joggler is nothing too out of the ordinary – looking half PMP, half digital photo frame. The body of the device measures 115 x 180 x 25mm and it stands propped up at around sixty degrees by its fixed and non-removable metal stand. The front is of the unit is dominated by a 7in 800×480 LCD screen and, rather unusually, it is completely devoid of controls, buttons or logos.
Without any sort of on/off switch you just plug the Joggler in and wait for it to spring into life whereupon you will be presented with a pleasant green/blue hued home page with fifteen on-screen buttons that provide access to the Joggler’s various functions. These include your O2 calendar, photos, music, videos, games, news – current affairs and sports – weather and traffic information. Read the rest of this entry »
