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Prizefight: O2 Xda Atom Life vs. HTC P3600i



Round 1: Style factor



Their features may shout power user, but no one wants to carry something ugly around. For something as personal as a PDA-phone, style is still king. Our individual judges' ratings are based on a 0-to-5 point scale, which results in a final score of 0 to 10 per round.

4

The Atom Life wins by a slight margin here with its choice of piano black and silver finish. When everything is in one color, it's all dull and unappealing. Next!
3

Side-by-side, the P3600i gives the impression of "hey, I'm a serious user, don't mess with me" kind of feeling. Nothing wrong with that, it's just the Atom catches our eye more.
     
4

O2 got the formula right here. Sophistication without being dull. The strip of silver may just be painted on, but it breaks up the monotony of a single shade.
3

It's black, it's glossy, it's utilitarian. Black and gray will do the job for those in suits, but we suspect many others will feel the need to further decorate their P3600i.
     

Total

8

6

 

 
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    Talkback
TechieTech says...
Obviously, with those pictures above, Atom life looks better. I saw it actually, the side metallic looks classy.

Dec 09, 2007 16:08
 
 
TechieTech says...
I couldn't disagree more that O2 Xda Atom life is a winner even compared to all smartphones and pdas out there. I own one and it's highly recommendable.

Dec 09, 2007 16:16
 
 
techjay says...
Definitely look-wise O2Xda atom-life steals the show when it comes to looks and comfort in holding. But when it comes to performance, is it right to rate it above the HTC P3600i.

Dec 31, 2007 23:01
 
 
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