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O2 XDA Atom mobile phone review
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 O2 XDA Atom is announced in 2005
Design
Far better looking than the previous models, the XDA Atom appears both smaller and sleeker than its predecessor - a result of the visual illusion as the difference in size is marginal. There are however several other quite tangible differences, coincidentally leaving a larger area of the screen exposed; overall improved build quality and ergonomics; and some weight loss.Weighing in at 140 grams and measuring 58 x 102 x 18 mm, it's compact ad powerful for its size.The black and white display is ideal for text, messages and simple pictures like logos and picture massages.The display resolution 240 x 320 pixel ideal for small and smart phone.
The left side of the unit holds a spacious volume rocker, while on the other side we find a dedicated camera button.There is nice LEDs which notify users of new messages, active network and missed calls. This is not common for all O2 handsets and is not necessary to pick up and activate the device to see whether any alerts are waiting.
Ergonomics
The XDA Atom is not comfortable for hold in ones hand because it is too wide.Sporting a simple and user friendly menu in style with other recent O2 handsets.The plastic keypad has good placed keys, giving it a cheap feel while oddly designed buttons, with the comfortable center keys, make the phone easer to dial.The most notable trait of the XDA Atom is of course the way in which it expands from an ordinary mobile phone with a numeric keypad to a fully fledged messaging device with a QWERTY keyboard.
Features
In the WAN department, the XDA Atom boasts healthy support for Tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz, as well as GPRS, SMS, and a range of applications such as Java MIDP 2.0, 64-channels polyphony, all of which laptop and handheld users will be pleased to learn is a breeze to utilize either by means of infrared old wireless device,GPRS support is the fastest way to download files with your mobile, and spacious phone book.
As previously mentioned, the XDA Atom is also equipped with a 0.3 megapixel camera support for picture-taking , as well as an integrated MP3 player.The latter of which is also the reason for why the 0 MB of internal memory, which initially appears spacious, is quickly stretched to its limits.
Unfortunately, neither Memory Stick Duo format or any other method of memory expansion is supported by the XDA Atom, meaning users find themselves drawn by the MP3 playback capabilities will also quickly - and repeatedly - drawn to their PC and USB cable for updating ones playlist.
Performance
Audio quality on the XDA Atom was crystal clear, and signal quality was good. The removable 1500 mAh Li-ion battery is rated for 5 30 hours talk time or 150 hours standby, which is quite low given the battery's theoretical capacity. Charge time is about 225 minutes.
Availability
The O2 XDA Atom is now available throughout Europe in some language version.
Conclusion
O2 XDA Atom is a beautiful phone to hold and use, and it's quickly won our hearts. The typical O2 design flair is present in abundance, with all the requisite consumer features to back it up.But love doesn't notice such little flaws. |
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