01-03-2008, 12:27 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Jan 2008
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O2 Flame: my review
I am a bit late with my purchase and evaluation, this device is out for more than a year but so far my 1st impressions:
Received my O2 flame yesterday and have to say that my expectations of this device were far higher than expected. I think partly that this has to do with the fact that I also owned a QTEK 9090 which is similar in size and specs.
Screen:
� It�s huge as I did expect though, in my QTEK 9090 days I was blazed by such large screen size of 3,6 ��, resolution did not really matter for me, now 3 smartphones later (Nokia N93/N95/XDAII), sharp resolution is a must and although 480 x 640 dots resolution on the flame is far better than 320 x 240, I still prefer the screen of the Nokia n93/n95 as the screen is crispier and has more colour (16 million colours versus 262 000 on the Flame)
Built:
� It s a bit bricky but you should take this into account when buying such a large device of course, but its leightweight
Multimedia
� Video: I haven�t tested the video player yet, but I take it quality will be ok when using proper converting software like Super C,
� Still imaging: imported high res pics look good, no complaints
� Audio quality external speakers: to me the sound is a bit tinny, really nothing spectacular and nothing compared to the sound of the Nokia N95 external speaker
� Audio quality headphones: the standard stereo earphones are of the �in ear� type and thus not suited for my large ears, a disappointment for me as I can t use these at all. In addition, the remote control on the earphones could be far better, no stop/pause/forward buttons, only volume control and a button to answer incoming phone calls. I am not really a phone basher in general I usually respect the manufacturers for their efforts, but if you are a die hard for mp3 playback through the earphones don t buy this device the audio quality is weak
� So overall with regards to the audio I can t say this function specifically designed for audsio improvement SRS HD SOUND) is all that unfortunately, my nokia 6300 provides much better mp3 sound
Remote control
� only works for a selected nr of manufacturers, no Bang Olufsen so I am out of luck there as I have a B&O TV
Phone quality
� Call/speaker quality OK
Speed/Ease of Use/ softwarestorage
� Windows Mobile 5; personally I think Pocket PC is just as basic in its controls/functions as Pocket PC Mobile, and it will take a lot of 3rd party Pocket PC software to pimp my Flame in to an acceptable graphic state.
� NVIDIA� GoForce� 5500, honestly I can t notice any difference in speed when going through the menus in comparison to my QTEK 9090, hopefully the card will make a difference when playing video
� Internal 2 G memory: very nice was pleased with this.
Overall: I paid 480 euros for the device and I wouldn�t pay a cent more honestly. I can understand manufacturers like Nokia charge more for there high-end devices the overall quality and cohesion of all functions is just better.
For business end purposes Id say it is definitely an acceptable device but don�t get tempted to buy this if your goal is multimedia only especially audio
My questions to the forum:
--> Do any of you agree? what are your experiences with the flame?
--> Do you know any good sites that offer decent VGA skins (proper design skins not nude pics of ladies my girlfriend hates those) and free software for this device?
--> any good audio player you know of GS player perhaps?
Any feedback and comments are greatly appreciated!!
BrAS
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