O2 Xda Flame - Features and benefits
Running on Intel XScale PXA 270 520MHz processor for superior performance for both work and play, the Xda Flame combines edgy specifications in performance and multimedia, and truly delivers on the promise of 3G connectivity. Measuring 126mm x 74mm x 17.5mm and weighing 190g, this handheld titan fits snugly into your palm for a secured grip. Besides superior performance and dream specs, the Xda Flame exudes that branded O2 charisma with its beautiful and classy chassis. Sleek and elegant in understated black on the front and sides, its stylish checkered back cover lends the device a textured grip and a contemporary feel. The Xda Flame is equipped with an NVIDIA 3D hardware accelerator – the GoForce 5500, to deliver smooth DVD-quality video; fluid, streaming digital TV or MPEG-4; superior quality music; vivid, sharp photos; and console-class 3D gaming. By offloading the main processor and running multimedia applications on this GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), the Xda Flame delivers beautiful, crisp imagery and high quality multimedia while improving overall device efficiency. Make the Xda Flame your mobile theater and forget you’re listening to a handheld. SRS WOW HD technology lets you pair DVD-quality video playback with a surround sound experience. Paired with the device’s dual speakers, you get an immersive, ultra-wide sound field with maximum thump and superior audio realism for maximum aural pleasure on-the-go. A generous 3.6" TFT VGA LCD screen does justice to the 3D graphics capabilities by giving you ample real estate to enjoy multimedia clips, photo slideshows and games. With support for 262K colours (65K colours effective) at 480 x 640 dots resolution, the Xda Flame gives you sublime graphical display. The Xda Flame puts you in control on your household appliances. With in-built remote control capabilities, the Xda Flame can intuitively "learn" the functions of your household appliances like TV, audio and video players, and let you control those items via Infrared. The Xda Flame comes with a generous 2GB of embedded memory, 64MB Flash ROM and 128MB RAM for enhanced performance and storage. Need more? The micro-SD card slot lets you build up entertainment files for that long-haul flight. Slot in your USB thumb-drive and run through the presentation for that management pitch on-the-go. USB OTG (On-The-Go) connection lets you communicate with other USB peripherals – like thumb-drives, printers, cameras and portable hard disk drives – with a speed of up to 12Mb/s. Bluetooth SIG v2.0 (EDR compliant) further synchronises your PDA-phone with other Bluetooth-enabled devices to transfer files, contacts, music, ringtones and photos. O2 responds to user demand for ‘anytime, anywhere’ mobile broadband. With 3G and Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g, the Xda Flame fires up your online experience by offering a wide range of high-speed mobile services, including video calls, email, online gaming, photo messaging, and super-fast access to worldwide news and information services. You get all that and more at a blazing speed. Capture the world with the Xda Flame’s 2.0 mega pixel camera with auto focus and 4x digital zoom, or its front VGA camera for video calls. Or use its TV-out connector feature to share your memories and conversations with everyone via a TV screen. Or simply tune in to the FM radio tuner (with RDS support), or play any genre of music from your MP3 collection on the Xda Flame. Running on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 OS with Messaging and Security Feature Pack, the Xda Flames is bundled with a suite of word processing and data/contact management software applications like Outlook Mobile with Direct Push Technology, Word Mobile, Pocket MSN, Internet Explorer Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile and ActiveSync. This mobile office keeps you connected and on track. The Xda Flame comes with a range of nifty O2-exclusive applications for enhanced user experience and benefits. You can tune in to O2 Connect for breaking announcements on promotions, events, downloads, upgrades and service numbers; use O2 Phone Plus to manage contact lists and block unwanted calls; enjoy a simulated IM environment for SMSes using O2 SMS Plus; and pick and choose the applications you wish to download upon start-up with O2 AutoInstall to streamline speed and battery efficiencies. Take a respite from your workload. This work-and-mobile-entertainment station lets you test your gaming skills with arcade or role-playing games complete with lively, animation or 3D graphics.