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XDA II. If you were buying one today...

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.

XDA 2, I-MAte, MDA II

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.

T-Mobile UK users

Question for t-mobile UK customers, does anyone know if or when t-mobile is going to release a new version on the MDA Compact III ?

I went in and asked just before xmas and the shop assistant said they were but I think she was getting confused with the touch dual. I've since gone in to another shop and they said they have absolutely no information on it. So at the moment the answer is they're not getting it.
Why don't you upgrade to a N95/Kaiser and sell it on ebay, then use the funds the buy a touch cruise? That's what I'm doing (although I've bought a TC before I can upgrade )

Sounds like a plan!!
Touch cruise killer
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=161051

Not exactly, but please see this
http://www.modaco.com/content/Pocket-PC-Professional-News/265328/MWC-2008-Are-these-the-MDA-Compact-IV-specs-/

Sensation Tmobile unlock vs factory unlock.

Hello all- I am in New Zealand and have found a local seller who has an unlocked/rooted T-Mobile Sensation which I would like to buy but am won dering if there would be any restrictions, radio difference, etc..
Is a unlocked/rooted T-Mo version Sensation differ from a factory unlocked Sensation ?
I jusy dont trust carrier branded phones and even though this is unlocked/rooted I always fear that there will be some hidden T-Mo files and programs that will restrict the phone somehow.
Cheers for any help, LL13-

I live in Belgium and allways buy my phones in America,
cause they are much cheaper there. All my phones have been debranded
an sim-unlocked. Afterwards they have exactly the same performance as
my friends devices that are bought here.
Only difference is 3g and 4g phones.

Cheers for that cdman..
I compared the 2 on GSMArena and they are identical but am always a little bit wary of branded mobiles but the seller claims to have unlocked/rooted so I imagine it will be OK and it is cheap !!
I am going for it.
Cheers, LL13-

[Q] HTC 8X questions for new user

Hello,
I was looking to buy an 8X and had a few questions before I do I was hoping someone could/would answer:
1. I was wondering if anyone can post suggestions of reputable retailers that sell the "HTC Windows Phone 8X Unlocked" that will work on AT&T with 4G LTE.
Please note I am looking for the official "Unlocked" version straight from HTC.
2. Is it possible to share the internet via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/USB with the 8X to a PC or other device?
3. Can any one post highly recommended custom ROMs for the 8X?
I am coming from an older HTC HD2 using Dutty's ROMs and I am looking to see what I can do similar with the new 8X phone.
Thanks.

1. I bought it straight from Bell Aliant (Canadian AT&T). Hence, I couldn't recommend you any retailers.
2. Sure is! As far as I know, you can only do a Wifi Hotspot.
3. There's no custom ROMs for WP8. It's a Windows Phone, really not as open as Android. But really, you don't need a custom ROM. I was an Android fanboy before switching to Windows Phone. I loved the idea of customizing my phone and using the latest, fastest ROM. However, this phone is seriously the fastest phone I've ever used, without even having a custom ROM.

I bought an unlocked and unbranded Bell (Canada) 8X. It works 100% on ATT after a couple of tweaks like APN's. I believe that AT&T and Bell are the only two versions that will work with AT&T's LTE. Do some research and check out the exact model numbers before purchasing.
xrufusx said:
Hello,
I was looking to buy an 8X and had a few questions before I do I was hoping someone could/would answer:
1. I was wondering if anyone can post suggestions of reputable retailers that sell the "HTC Windows Phone 8X Unlocked" that will work on AT&T with 4G LTE.
Please note I am looking for the official "Unlocked" version straight from HTC.
2. Is it possible to share the internet via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/USB with the 8X to a PC or other device?
3. Can any one post highly recommended custom ROMs for the 8X?
I am coming from an older HTC HD2 using Dutty's ROMs and I am looking to see what I can do similar with the new 8X phone.
Thanks.
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