O2 XDA Atom Life - user opinions and reviews

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> In reply to Jason @ 2008-08-05 03:46 from jHNS - click to readwow !! :) true and ver true

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  • 2008-08-08 21:15
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> In reply to brian-jamaica @ 2008-08-06 07:13 from ka8v - click to readyou need to flash it with mini sd card from your device.Format your mini sd to FAT16 and copy the files to the card.Then hold record and press reset button.Like stated in the linked.
If it not working try other mini sd card brand!!
Try it.sorry my english is very bad.cheers!!

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  • 2008-08-07 03:35
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> In reply to Randy @ 2008-08-01 11:54 from RKnJ - click to readi tried but it didnt work. download to my laptop and then sync xda with laptop and then copy file from desktop to xda. tried to run fie from xda but just cannot get it to work. please help? send in as much detail as possible how to do this properly.
much appreciate your assistance.
thanks again

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  • 2008-08-06 07:13
  • ka8v
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I've bought O2 Atom Life few days ago and would like to seek your advice on:
1) how to activeSync the information, such as Contacts, Tasks, and Schedule, etc. (which were stored data of my previous handset-HP iPAQ 6828)to my Atome Life;

2) what is/are the technical support hotline of O2 in HK.

Thank you for kind assistance.

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  • 2008-08-06 05:12
  • TRVc
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I'd first like to say to all of you reading these reviews, the majority of people that post a review have had a bad experience. Their anger is motivation to rip on any product. Most people that have a good experience will not spend the time to write a review so the majority of what you will read on here is all negative. All products have recalls and quality issues...it's just how it is with anything...dvd players, phones, cars, etc.

I've had my Atom Life for a while now and it works great. This is an incredible phone. Windows Mobile 6 is really needed though. Some of the problems people on here are complaining about is a Microsoft issue with Mobile 5.0. Upgrade to 6.0 or just buy one with it and you wont have these problems. I've had many pocket pc phones including the XDA I, II, II mini, and more and they were great but it just keeps getting better with O2!

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  • 2008-08-05 03:46
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> In reply to brian-jamaica @ 2008-07-27 19:39 from kaKT - click to readYou may browse on this site http://forum.xda-developers.co...0161&page=12

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  • 2008-08-01 11:54
  • RKnJ
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> In reply to want my money back @ 2007-11-12 02:02 from U2%Y - click to readi think i can solve your problem regarding to your xda. you should upgrade it to windows 6 so that your problems in calling will end. that's what i've done. hope it helps.. -zykep0gi

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  • 2008-07-30 11:21
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woah!!! 620mhz!!! the best!!!
i have a dopod818pro right now, in wm6.. great so many features...have the features of htc and iphone..but kinda slow bec it is just 200mhz... looking forward for this atom life!!! im going to save money for this!!!

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  • 2008-07-28 18:54
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can anyone advice the web address for getting upgrades of the ROM and WM6 on the O2 xda atom life

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  • 2008-07-27 19:39
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Nice multifunctional PDA, long life with extended battery, quality stereo sound.
GSM, 3G and external GPS work without problem in EU.
Poor CMOS camera.

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  • 2008-07-26 08:45
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The Camera is very difficult to use,it hangs evertime I press the button.Pls don't buy this phone.I highly recommend getting the 3g iphone,take my advise seriously.Thank you

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  • 2008-07-25 12:50
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The 02 Atom Life is absolute rubbish!! It reboots every time I shutdown my computer (think it's something to do with ActiveSync) and at other times when I try to turn it on. It rarely reconnects to ActiveSync after being disconnected and I have to reboot it manually. It's also hideously slow, even compared to my old O2 XDA IIs which it replaced. I've got a new iPhone 3G on order!

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  • 2008-07-24 06:14
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Hi to Everybody

I have O2 xda atom life, I couldn't instal the isilo, is there any optional choice rather then isilo to read ebooks please help me

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  • 2008-07-12 09:09
  • vcBE
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i got a little upset when my O2 XDA Atom life become erosed, especially on its keypad. i went to the O2 service, but they said there is no guarantee for its keypad. Making me more upset, O2 services don't provide the new keypad if i want to buy it.
i hope O2 services just don't sell the new product, but they should provide the best quality service for their consumer to improve their income.

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  • 2008-07-07 09:50
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> In reply to del @ 2008-06-30 13:04 from 0Cjb - click to readDel, you may choose from different versions. Those are free to download COOKED by some of our friendly gurus in XDA-DEVELOPERS.

Here is the link to the site http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=400161

Just follow the instructions carefully. Right now I am using version 6.1.0.9 which has a better camera performance and higher ram.

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  • 2008-07-07 09:41
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Del, you may choose from different versions Those are free to download COOKED by some of our friendly gurus in XDA-DEVELOPERS.

Here is link to the site http://forum.xda-developers.co...php?t=400161

Just follow the instructions carefully. Right now I am using version 6.1.0.9 which has a better camera performance and higher ram.

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  • 2008-07-07 09:38
  • RKnJ
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> In reply to techboy @ 2008-06-03 14:12 from PFM2 - click to readcool this is wat i wan to hear...

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  • 2008-07-07 00:53
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> In reply to TOM @ 2008-06-26 20:56 from 01pA - click to readyep, found it the hard way. been living with it the 9 months.!!!!!!

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  • 2008-07-02 08:33
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> In reply to Randy Silva @ 2008-06-30 06:03 from RKnJ - click to readgud day mr. randy! i read ur comments regarding this pda phone atom life which same model that im using. can u pls help me to upgrade my phone from windows 5.0 to 6.1 as yours.

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  • 2008-06-30 13:04
  • 0Cjb
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After 3 days of reading and searching for the best PDA, my search finally brought my attention to Atom Life. I'm using it right now for 4 days already and immediately upgraded to WM6 6.1.1 (thanks to XDA-DEVELOPERS)

Here are my findings and my personal experience so far and some things that needs to be fix and improve: (attention to O2)
1. Camera has a slow response. VERY VERY Slow. The camera is somehow useless.
2. Sound is terrible when playing MP3 using the headset, what more if you use the built-in speaker.
3. On the CPU Profile, there is a big difference between Best Performance and Best Power. When set to Best Power, there is a chance that some of your open applications may drastically stop responding and may lead to the whole system to stop responding as well. For me, choose the Best Performance instead. The whole system runs smooth without hangs and delays on running and opening/closing applications when set to Best Performance.
4. Battery life is not a big issue. I played mp3 for 8 straight hours with backlight off and still it has more power to consume. Re-charging using a computer took me 6 hours to fully charge the battery. 2% of the battery life were consumed when not in used overnight. There are lots of things to do and change to maximize the use of your battery to make it last longer.
5. Surfing using a WIFI is likely more faster compared to XDA2i. The HSDPA function is too good to be true. Unlike an ordinary phone that connects thru 3G, HSDPA is a lot faster, I can even get as much as 1.2mbps bandwidth.
6. Light weight and small. Easy to fit in my pocket.
7. I just dont like the idea of using Mini SD. duh!!! I need to plug an adaptor first before I can transfer files to my mini sd.
8. GPS Settings is there.. I dont know if this work.


OVERALL SATISFACTION:
80% Satisfied.
10% Not Satisfied with the Camera Feature
10% Not Satisfied with the Sound Quality

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  • 2008-06-30 06:03
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