10-10-2005, 05:00 AM
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An Update on the O2 Xda Atom
Here's an update on the much-loved O2 Xda Atom. We already knew that the device sports an Intel XScale 416MHz processor, 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM, a 2MP digital camera with flash, an integrated FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support, USB, a 240 x 320 (QVGA) screen, and Windows Mobile 5.0. Now Singapore site, PPCSG, is reporting that the Atom (which is roughly the same size as the HTC Magician) features a miniSD slot, not an SD slot (as some of you originally hoped).
PPCSG has a collection of hands-on pictures that are worth checking out. Note the O2 MediaPlus application has a Windows Media Center-like feel to it. If all goes to plan, the Atom should be released in early December.
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10-10-2005, 07:30 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Sweet! This looks like the Pocket PC Phone I've been waiting for...too bad I just bought a new cell phone. 
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10-10-2005, 10:30 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2006
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OMG! <Drool> 8O
Gotta save now! If you have been using the previous O2 Mini, this would be an excellent unit to upgrade to!
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10-10-2005, 11:20 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Based on comparison pictures the Atom seems considerably *smaller* than the Jam.
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10-10-2005, 12:30 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I think that I read the Atom has a 2.7 screen as opposed to the 2.8.
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10-10-2005, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by karlth
Based on comparison pictures the Atom seems considerably *smaller* than the Jam.
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If I recall correctly, it's not considerably smaller. I'd say there's about 5-6 millimetres difference between the two.
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10-10-2005, 02:05 PM
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Mystic
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Originally Posted by karlth
Based on comparison pictures the Atom seems considerably *smaller* than the Jam.
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I hope its not considerably smaller. I'm not sure how much smaller I can go for my everyday device. 8O
Every now and then I swap my SIM into my smartphone, but its input mechanism and small size keep me from intense usage.
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10-10-2005, 03:42 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Rumor has it the O2 Atom is made by Quanta and that HTC will be releasing a similar model of their own codenamed "Prophet". This Pocket PC has all the features I've been wanting for quiet a while now. I'd like it if HTC's version would have a matte finish housing as opposed to the Atom's glossy finish, be it black, white or silver.
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10-10-2005, 03:48 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
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I need storage capacity and with miniSD's current limitations, it's just not good enough. Bummer cause it is a sweet looking device with some very nice specs.. Except for the FM radio and miniSD, it's a darn fine device. FM radio? C'mon :roll:
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10-10-2005, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ricksfiona
Except for the FM radio and miniSD, it's a darn fine device. FM radio? C'mon :roll:
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What's wrong with FM? I still use it. :P
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