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XDA1 accessories on XDA2: 1200m AH Piggyplug batterypack

Geenraly speaking, i think that the XDA 2deplets very quick, but nether as quick as when you use GPRs or the phone portion. After having payed a visit to Tmobile's website, i was quite surprised to see that they offer the XDA1 batterypack to XDA2 users and so give the impression that is is usable and compatible on the XDA2; As this additionnal external baterry is 1200mah it could be quite interesting to buy one to supplement the XDA2's power Is this true and has someone already experienced with it?
Do you have any information or tweaks to share in order to have a decent batterylife time for the XDA2 even in phonemode or gprs?
Awaiting your input, i remain, Brgds, ARNAUD

XDA Backpack - got one!

Guys & Gals,
I finally recieved an XDA II Backpack fron Expansys on Friday.
I've had a few hours to tinker with it and so far I'm mildly happy. Works fine for Powerpoint presentations but the screen mirror is sloooooow. With
my previous PDA I used a Margi Presenter-to-go which I think had a higher resolution and uses a remote. However, the biggest difference is that the Margi was almost (though not quite) fast enough for video. The O2 backpack isn't, and uses IA Screen Mirror. When I set it to the right speed for video or animation with high VGA priority, the XDA virtually locks up - it slooooow riiiiiiiight dowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnn...... :x
Anyone any advice?
Steve

wifi
Can you use a wifi CF card with this, and how much better is the battery on it?

Not tried a WiFi CF card - I have an SDIO one for the XDA2. However, I do have a CF card for my old PDA so I could give that a try.
The extended battery is 600mAh, so half the size of the standard one. Therefore I expect it to add about 50% to the normal battery life, though a little less if you're running a monitor or projector off the backpack on battery power. I've not tested the life properly yet.
It does add some bulk to the XDA2 as well - it's about the same depth as the XDA2, so almost doubles its depth, and it's fairly heavy too. You can still use the camera with it, but my Piel Frama case won't fit!
Steve

I too have the backpack and have posted comments in another thread in response to another members question about connecting the XDA II to a projector.
Yes you can use a WiFi CF card, I am using a Dell TrueNobile 1180 2.4GHz - IEEE 802.11b card which works fine. The CF slot and the ability to use a CF WiFi card was one of the reasons I bought the BackPack as I like to leave my 512mB SD memory card in the XDA II all the time. Only need WiFi every now and then (use GPRS) and the extra battery in the backpack is a good companion to WiFi usage.
I didn't find the screen mirror software thattt slloowww I used it to provide demonstrations of several software applications at a local user group meeting.
I was able to demo SpriteBackup, FingerClix, RingtoneX and TextMaker. None are video applications but all worked well. Sure I had to wait a few seconds every now and then for the projector to catchup to the XDA II but was still very easy and functional.
Ed

OK you lucky people, where did you get your back pack???????
Expansis have delayed it yet again.
I'm in a real need to find out situation
If anyone can help please do asap
Adam

Butler said:
OK you lucky people, where did you get your back pack???????
Expansis have delayed it yet again.
I'm in a real need to find out situation
If anyone can help please do asap
Adam
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Gee... try getting it from o2. That's where I got mine, and only £90 - Expansys want £130!

You got it from O2???? How! The "buy this now" link from www.my-xda.com only dumps you in the front of O2's shop. There only seems to be XDA I accessories there.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/cgi-bin/o2uk/jsp/accessories/accessoriesOnly.jsp
Thanks
Jamie

The backpack is here:
XDA II Backpack

But O2 they are asking for IMEI Number, anyone can help and give O2 IMEI number, because I have I-Mate
Thanks :lol: :lol: :lol:

After all this I have had an email from Expansys saying they have shipped my back pack, it should be here tomorrow. I can only assume they have them in stock now.
Only reason to get it from O2 now is that it is cheaper.
I don't think they will mind about the IMEI number they will want to make as many sales as possible to pay for their advertising campaigne.
Adam

No, try to buy from thier site it will not procced if not enter an O2 IMEI

If I was to post you my O2 IMEI number is there any security risk. I don't know what it does anyway. Could it mean you could cancel my 02 contract listen to calls etc. Does anyone know?????
Adam :?:

Your IMEI No. is a unique identifier for your handset. With it someone could clone your account and run up a bill that you'll be liable for. Or they could cancel your phone - the suppliers can use it to disable your handset so you can't make calls any more.
Steve.

Thanks for that. I think I will keep the number to myself then. Sorry
Adam

I bought my BackPack in Malaysia. Is available in several PDA stores here. No need for online purchase. Retail for RM699.00 before discount. You can do your own conversions to check local costs.
Ed

1gb sd card on xda 11i

Hi guys, im new to pda's but they are the biz!!!
can a 1gb sd card work in my xda 11i
the guys at o2 couldnt tell me and i didnt want to buy a card and it didnt work.....

I use a 1gig card on mine no problem...

Me too, no probs.

i have a sandisk and a cheapy one called lexar and they both work fine
John

I got a 1gb SanDisk sd card through ebay for 40 quid. Works a treat w my SPV M1000 (read "XDAII"). I do a lot of interviewing in my job; this is the best dictaphone I ever did see, plussed up with it being a phone, emailer, web-browser, word processor (in emergencies), Excel machine, camera, video camera, mp3 player, calculator, games machine, etc etc.
Outrageous little machine, given a good slab of extra memory!
Now if they could just make it waterproof...
(i already got an aluminium case so i can drop as much as i like!)

good stuff!!!!!! thanks....
how about the 2gb sd card i have seen on ebay would that work?????

2 GB SD hmmm... I bet it is slow as bloody hell.

Chinese made cards
Hi Guys
There is specific advise on which cards to buy. Don't buy chinese made cards as these seem most likely to cause lock ups when using TomTom! :evil:
See thread :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=12453&highlight=
Thanks to Edsub for his advise.
I have 1x sandisk 1gb (chinese made :x )
& 3 x extreMEmory 1gb (german guarantee but don't know where they were made)
I have had a lot of problems with lock-ups when using bloody annoyingly infuriating TomTom!!!!!!! GRRRRRR!!!

Is it worth it

I use a nokia phone and tungsten e palm at present, I was looking at replacing these with a o2 xda2 mini?, i have a friend who has upgraded and is selling his 02 xda with acc. cheap, is the o2 xda still a good phone/pda. :?

i think they are quite old ..but can't compair as i have only ever had the sda2i

well xda1's can use SD cards apart from memory cards so you cant upgrade them with wifi and such
and it dont have bluetooth
if you dont miss those options
and having to do surgery when you have to change
the battery it's an ok phone

Storage Cards?

hi,
Been looking at getting a Diamond, but am unsure about what memory card (if any) can be used with it?
Acording to MyMemory.co.uk, it uses Micro SD cards...
Cheers,

Are you sure that Diamond has a memory card....?

flaviopac said:
Are you sure that Diamond has a memory card....?
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thats what i was asking.
i didnt think it did, but when i went on the MyMemory site, and went thru the memory choser, it came up with Micro SD cards.

mugglesquop said:
thats what i was asking.
i didnt think it did, but when i went on the MyMemory site, and went thru the memory choser, it came up with Micro SD cards.
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It doesn't take memory cards. It has a built-in memory of 4gb that cannot be expanded.

CarpeNoctum said:
It doesn't take memory cards. It has a built-in memory of 4gb that cannot be expanded.
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ok thanks
hmmm... now to decide... get another Kaiser (lost the last one) or use the insurance money to buy a Diamond....

did you bother to read a specs ? Diamond doesn`t have Memory Slot ... Mentioned thousand times here

aragornol said:
did you bother to read a specs ? Diamond doesn`t have Memory Slot ... Mentioned thousand times here
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read the specs on HTC website, didnt say anything about memory cards, so i presumed not. Did have a look throught the Accessories part of this forum, and wasnt anything about memory cards.
Cheers,

mugglesquop said:
ok thanks
hmmm... now to decide... get another Kaiser (lost the last one) or use the insurance money to buy a Diamond....
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Wait for Diamond Pro.
Just about 1 Month...

Meick said:
Wait for Diamond Pro.
Just about 1 Month...
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Been looking at the Pro, cant afford it tho. Its on HandTec (i think) for £550 + Postage + VAT, i only have £400 to spend, and i can get a Diamond for that with postage etc.

diamond looks cooler than touch pro...touch pro is more thicker than diamond

It isn't a 'Diamond Pro', it's a 'Touch Pro'.
And AFAIC the differences end at the fact they both run TouchFLO 3D. The Touch Pro is actually the Tytn III.

Yeh, The Touch Pro has 512mb ROM (Diamond has 256mb) RAM is 288mb (Diamond has 192mb), and it has a keyboard, TV Out, Flash light and allows Micro SD cards to be used.
I prefer the Diamond, as i had a TYTN II (until i lost it), great phone, but the thickness did get anoying. Was always hitting things when it was in my pocket!
Would be nice to have more memory, but just cant afford it!