here is an update
1. phone only flashes in rd mode
2. phone flashes emmc but in pc suite mode (it is successful)
3. using xp virtual mode
4. using original fiasco and emmc (not latest)
5. trying to "cold flash" gives "must supply 2nd image" (how do i do that?)
6. at some points the phone does boot up but gets stuck at the "2nd circle"
7. phone still reboots at nokia logo white screen