Windows Phone Thoughts: O2 Xda Atom Exec Revealed

"When Microsoft introduced the Xda Atom Exec at today's press preview for its CommunicAsia launch, the announcement came as somewhat of a surprise to many journalists. After all, O2 has been keeping quite a low profile over the past year, releasing only the Atom last year followed by the introduction of a white edition in April."



The Xda Atom (or Mighty Atom, as it is known around the place) is already a winner in the Asia-Pacific, thanks to its compact form factor and media-friendly specs. But it doesn't stop there. O2 is now preparing the release of the Xda Atom Exec in the Asia-Pacific, with a 520MHz CPU and 192MB ROM (as opposed to a 416MHz CPU and 128MB ROM), and a matte exterior (for those of you who loathed the fingerprint marks on the glossy predecessor). All other Atom specs such as the tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 1.2, 2.0-megapixel camera, FM radio, and Windows Mobile 5.0 (with the MSFP) are expected to remain the same.

This upgrade follows E-TEN's recent announcement of the M600+, which features a Samsung 400MHz CPU, 256MB ROM, quad-band GSM/GPRS connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, a 2.0-megapixel camera, and Windows Mobile 5.0 (with the MSFP).