Which is the best phone to purchase for use in the U.S. on ATT wireless network? xda2 imate mdaII? I am a newbie so if addressed previously give me a break. I had a sx56 previously and am interested in upgrading.
They really are the same machine, so all will work equally well in the US. I think that O2 adds a good bit of software on the XDA II that will be useless with AT&T. The MDA II is a T-Mobile (Germany) branded device and the previous statement may be true of it as well.
I went with the i-mate, and I believe it has less provider-specific software than any of the others (the QTek 2020 is the same device as well). I have been happy with the quick release of updates on the Club i-mate website and very happy with the device.
The important thing to make sure of with any of these devices is that it is unlocked - that is, not locked to a specific provider (phone company).
And if it is locked..is cheaper.
Then you can unlock it and chnage from I-mate,O2,T-Mobile companies when you want.
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Which version should I get? I live in the USA in WA and currently have T-Mobile service.
1. T-Mobile MDA II. Since this is from T-Mobile, will it have an optimized radio stack and better performance? I'm concerned about the German ROM. I found the thread that talks about how to convert it but will changing it prevent me from installing future rom updates as they usually check the previous version?
2. i-Mate. I believe the rom is in English on this one and there is already an updated ROM released. I'm concerned about perfomance if I don't have a T-Mobile branded device.
3. O2 XDA II. Same concerns as #2.
Please help me make a decision. I'm ready to buy.
Thanks!
MDA from Tmobile Germany, this one would have to be flashed with an English Rom. (some places are doing it. - question to ask does it have English manuals or German ones) You would void any warranty and you are stuck for any upgrades. I personally would not buy a GERMAN ROM.
Imate - Great deivce, English original ROM. I have one, works well, official updates, worldwide warranty. Great tech support.
XDAII - O2 you might have to unlock it but with the new tool no problems. I would have no problems buying one.
I do not think you will have any performace issues. Just slight changes in add on software for each device.
Personally I would go for a Imate or XDAII. I would not spend all that money on a hacked MDA.
It's all the same device, just different brand labels. This is likely to be even more true for the XDAII than for the the XDA.
Don't worry too much about different radio versions being optimized for different providers: my guess is we'll see one unified radio software to fit all. It's all the same device, just different brand labels. This is likely to be even more true for the XDAII than for the the XDA.
Unfortunately I am not able to order it from their website, but after talking to Dutch T-Mobile they said it will be released soon in Holland too.
The amazing part is that it is complete with GPS receiver AND software for € 199,95 incl VAT. I asked what software and although not confirmed, but onofficially mentioned as TomTom.
http://www.pocketpc-club.nl/content.php?id=2566
I have just tried to order one, but their address format is different and I cannot get it to accept my addy
A bit of an update: Our company uses T-Mobile so I did some checking through them.
The MDA II will be onsale in the UK in April 2004, and the carkit will be available as well, however, T-Mobile UK could not confirm prices, nor could they confirm that you will get the GPS receiver/software in the UK Carkit as you do in the German version.
HTH
i am going to call the shop in germany where i bought the mda II when it just came out.
there where fast with getting the mda II
Just spoken to the XDA Product Manager for O2 UK and he has confirmed that the official carkit that T-Mobile have released in Germany will NOT be released by O2 in the UK. O2 have rejected it on quality and design grounds.
They WILL however be releasing (in about 3 weeks) a universal car kit that will incorporate a number of phone specific cups - the first being for the XDAII. It will not however have any inputs for GPS - this will be included in a future release.
Bummer isn't it? I thought it was really cool having the kit and GPS in one.
Tommybhoy
I cannot decide which I want, I don't know which is better, what I was told as they are the same exact phone except ones T-Mobile, and the other is O2, umm. I want to go for the cheapest greatest choice, can someone give me some recommendations on this?, etc?. I'm new to PDA's.
it's the same device
apart from the software that can differ
I have an unlocked XDA II on E-bay - just follow the link:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6367871458&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Or a brand new one also unlocked, and contract free:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6370358213&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Hi all, not that I usually post but I thought id just let you know some info 'hot off the press' as my friend works for HTC... HTC are now going to sell there own devices web site :
http://europe.htc.com/
You will also see a new 3g device : http://europe.htc.com/products/tytn.php
The HTC TyTN AKA Hermes.... my mates had this on test for quite a few months, apparently Voadfone will be having this device soon as there new 3g one...
Anyhow... lots of new info to keep you lot happy.....
happy world cup!
I only hope this won't be the end of i-Mate.
Qtek and i-Mate were the only manufactures to deliver these devices besides telco providers.
Now that HTC takes over Qtek, they can rule the market, and push i-Mate in a corner.
I'm afraid that it won't be a fair competition.
i've been told the hermes (v1605) will be shipped by Vodafone UK from 10th July.
ronh said:
I only hope this won't be the end of i-Mate.
Qtek and i-Mate were the only manufactures to deliver these devices besides telco providers.
Now that HTC takes over Qtek, they can rule the market, and push i-Mate in a corner.
I'm afraid that it won't be a fair competition.
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HTC didn't take over Qtek; Qtek has always been HTC's own brand! Same with Dopod which HTC has aquired recently.
I am getting rid of my HTC inventory, need the cash. I dont develop (but do play with your lovely software and roms) so only need one phone at a time. I just bought the diamond so dont need the...
*all unlocked, boxed with original accessories. No sims.
-Hermes, UK Tmobile branded
-Touch, UK Orange
-Touch Dual, UK Orange
-XDA Orbit (Artemis with extras), UK O2
-XDA IIs with extra cradles and WM5, UK O2
I also have a few dud XDA IIs, a sony erricson k810i, LG Viewty, Nokia 6500slide and Nokia 7600 (leaf phone).
Please make offers. Most of these are rarely used and look new.
I hope I am not breaking forum rules by posting this :S
I take paypal, collection or cheque/cash in post (your risk).