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Hi guys,
I'm a noobie here as my whopping total of 1 posts indicates. :lol:
I've been reading through the forum over the weekend and have learned a lot from the posts here. Unfortunately its left me more confused over which XDA I should get. So i'm going to take the easy route and ask you guys. :wink:
I've got, and have been happy using an Ipaq H5550 for a couple of years now. Both for work and pleasure, but 'The Powers That Be' now claim I need a mobile as well :?
I've spent a fair bit of time, effort and money on the H5550, what with Accessories, Utils, Apps and Games, which i'd like to keep if possible. So, my question is:
Which XDA would you guys advice as a replacement for my H5550 ?
On spec's my guess is the XDA Exec, but any advice from real world users would be more than welcome.
Thanks ZaForD.
Ah yes the H5550, an oldy but a goody!
Any way, for us to recommend a device we need to know more about your preferences / intended use.
The hottest thing (if you can wait a bit) is the Hermes / TyTN that's about to come out. It's only deficiency is that it is not VGA like the exec.
Personally, I like my Jamin (Prophet) because of connectivity and size and a price that doesn't go through the roof, but some people might say it's a bit slow, and has no keyboard (not that I need one).
And, if you don't mind a big device with a square 240 by 240 screen, there is the HP 6900 that has WiFi BT and GPS (a rare combination in a phone).
As they say to each hi own, so you have to be a bit more specific.
P.S. Welcome to the forum!
Hi levenum,
Oop's, I can see how some info on what features I need/use would be helpful before you give any advice.
Basically, I do mobile repairs, helpdesk/support, for small offices in London. So I need a fairly powerful device to run Network/Daignostic software. WiFi is a must both for connecting to local networks and our office via the Net. BT would be handy for handsfree use, the Ipaq can get pretty heavy when using Skype for a while.
Size isn't really a problem, as i'm used to the H5550. Which from what I gather is bigger than most of the XDA's here. Again the Ipaq has no keyboard so thats not a problem. Neither is GPS, after 10 years as a messenger around London, I think I know my way round. :wink:
I'll check out the Prophet and Hermes, the more options the better.
p.s. Thanks for the welcome.
Well now that I know that your main uses are WiFi and Skype I can tell you that Prophet may not be the device for you after all.
It supports WiFi b and g (where a lot of phones only support b) and it has BT, but from what I've seen on the forums it needs to be overclocked for Skype to work smoothly (although it comes with Skype preinstalled).
I haven't tested this my self though.
One thing I forgot to tell you is that there is a comparison chart in the WiKi for different HTC devices, and there is a nice site www.gsmarena.com that gives specs and user ratings on most GSM phones out there today from different companies.
Check it out.
Thanks for your help levenum,
I checked out GSMarena and came up with a short list of XDA Exec, and Atom Exec there was no real info on the Hermes. But I read alot about it here, so I added it to my list.
After hunting round for most of the afternoon, it turns out that the Atom and the Hermes. Aren't really available yet, so it looks like i'll be getting the XDA Exec. Just gotta see whos got the best deals now.
And start working my way through the Universal forum. :shock:
Welcome to the forum!
Having had xda's for a few years now, (since the 1st one was released) and in my work testing many new devices, im still delighted with my exec, espcially the screen, but mainly the keyboard and connectivity options. For your uses the mini laptop mode the exec on a desk whilst working, in tandem with the keyboard, you will soon wonder how you managed without one!
Down sides to the exec, as a phone its maybe a bit bulky to use as an everyday mobile (pub, days out without the car etc) but not much worse than any other pda phone on the market.
Hope that helps settle your mind to the exec, you wont regret it i reckon!
Cheers,
Bryson
Hi Bryson,
Thanks for the welcome.
I just saw a couple of comments about the 'laptop mode' while getting very confused in the Universal section. :shock:
I have to say I really like the idea of it. I used to use a Thinkpad X21 [lovely little laptop] for work and missed the screen and keyboard when I first swaped over to the H5550. Now it looks like I can have the best of both worlds.
The Exec is around the same size and weight as the H5550, which I usually carry around with me as an MP3 player when not at work. So the bulk shouldn't a problem.
A couple of things i'm still alittle unsure about [due mainly to not having a mobile for years] is how well it works with a BT headset, and is it possible to use it as a phone via the BT headset, while using Terminal Service over WiFi ?
If it can, I may never have to leave the pub.
Will we have imate 9502 forum over here, as i am thinking to buy it when it will release.
Edit: I have made a new forum for Imate 9502 login at aboutfone.com
samy.3660 said:
Will we have imate 9502 forum over here, as i am thinking to buy it when it will release.
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is it made by htc??? (no need to answer it here, just think about it)
Not, but even O2 Atom is not made by HTC?
samy.3660 said:
Not, but even O2 Atom is not made by HTC?
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so you don't know the story bout the atom
read and you will find out. (look up the flame thread)
is it HTC developers or XDA developers?
just thinking
fallenczar said:
so you don't know the story bout the atom
read and you will find out. (look up the flame thread)
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You mean, flame thread as in, people flaming people, or the Xda Flame thread?
Another indicator of if it gets a forum here is "will it ever see thelight of day?" I-Mate's almost as dead as a door nail.
I'm bringing this thread back to push for an I-mate 9502 forums on here. This is honestly one of the main factors on wether or not I will buy this device (if/when it's released). I love this forum and it has helped me so much with my Vox and my Feeler, I would love to have the same support if I were to buy a 9502.
actually, that's a bit unlikely, as it's not HTC-made. The forum has specialized in HTC only so far, save for a few **ahem** Atom**ahem**
I would also love it if XDA-Dev got a 9502 forum.
The phone looks perfect! I actually sold my bnib Voda V1615 / tytn II upgrade to get some cash for it!
However, being Windows Mobile it will doubtlessly be utterly useless without the XDA-Dev geniuses to iron out all the creases.
I don't see why it can't go in here. It's replaced HTC as the XDAs in the southern hemisphere (i-mate's smartphone range).
I don't see why people are so keen to keep the forum exclusively for High Tech Crap anyway. Until the Wizards they've always been terrible (of course I still loved tweaking with them with the help of XDA-Dev).
Actually, not all Southern hemisphere. In Asia, even Southern and Southeastern, HTC still dominates the WM market. Sorry to burst your bubble mate. But the final decision really would be up to the mods, wouldn't it?
jomo25 said:
Another indicator of if it gets a forum here is "will it ever see thelight of day?" I-Mate's almost as dead as a door nail.
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Nope, it isn't dead - and, fortunately, they don't return to HTC, as opposed to what the rumors said before MWC.
raymondu999 said:
Actually, not all Southern hemisphere. In Asia, even Southern and Southeastern, HTC still dominates the WM market. Sorry to burst your bubble mate. But the final decision really would be up to the mods, wouldn't it?
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I'll mention this question too in the Mod forum, albeit, I'm afraid, the answer will be no.
it doesnt matter if there' a imate 9502 forum or not. just use the cab files from this site and put it in Ultimate! i just put PIE 6.1 on Imate 6150!
netnerd said:
it doesnt matter if there' a imate 9502 forum or not. just use the cab files from this site and put it in Ultimate! i just put PIE 6.1 on Imate 6150!
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Some of them will work, but I think a lot of the things that need fiddling with in the registry and I-mate's own bits of software will need device-specific tweaks.
Either way, I can have a tinker, but lack the technical know-how to do anything major. I guess if the device become popular enough we might end up with a forum for it.
Guys and gals, I’ve just posted a HUGE roundup & quick review of i-mate’s all four new devices to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1967268
I read on Whirlpool forums that Telstra Australia will be the first to get the 9502, but someone just posted this:
"Just spoke to my telstra contact and he confirmed the 9502 failed testing was due for release on the 10th of march he said it is likelty to be released on the 24th but that isn't confirmed yet."
Lame. I want it now.
Ultimate 9502 Thread
Surely we shouldn't discount the Ultimate 9502 just because it's not made by HTC.
The 'Welcome' message admits that the name XDA-Developers is pretty arbitrary, it just so happened that an O2 XDA of some model was the first that they happened to have, and that would make it more O2 than HTC.
I would say that what is much more important is that the 9502 is a WindowsMobile Pocket PC, and it will have the same kind of issues as the other Windows Mobile Pocket PCs discussed here, including other I-Mate devices, and especially the Kaiser which has (from what I understand) the same chipset.
So can we have a forum for the 9502 (and I guess the other Ultimates as well)?
Ultimate 9502 Availability
As far as when the 9502 will be available from Telstra, they were able to take my order as of last Thursday. I'd say they would only do that if the issues had been sorted.
Imate 9502 is IN STOCK from here but i not sure how accurate is that!
http://www.devicewire.co.uk/i-mate-ultimate-9502
Well.
I've been thinking of this PDA.
I have my birthday soon and im 16 then, and i decided i want a PDA.
I need a pda mainly for gaming, app testing and game testing, playing around and stuff. Like trying COD2, and stuff.
Ive been asking at other forums and have come to the conclusion that the options are, XDA Flame, and iMate x150.
There are 2 problems though.
The imate only has a 2.4(2.8) inch screen where the Flame has a 3.6" screen.
My only concern is the OS, the flame only has a WM5.
Id want to know how much the WM6 costs.
And what you think.
Any kind of suggestions are welcome.
windows mobile unlike normal windows is not something one can buy
it have to be 100% made for a device to work
unly the maker of the pda can really release a rom for the device
and can charge or give for free it's up to them ms dont have any enduser contact when
it comes to wm
but so far i dont know of any application which only works on wm6 or wm6.1 and not wm5
Whats the difference anyway?
http://www.google.dk/search?source=ig&hl=da&rlz=&q=new+features+in+wm6&btnG=Google-søgning
For gaming, get a second-hand x51v. Don't bother with the buggy Flame. Also see my Flame-related posts
i have a flame and a x50v and if you want something for gaming then get a axim x50v or a x51v both are the best devices ever made. just make sure you get the ones with a "v" they are the ones with vga and the intel 2400 chip
the flame has a nvidia chip but little support for this chip from games.
thats why i carry both the flame and the x50v one for phone and one for gaming/vids/music
i just bought the flame because the big screen and vga...i also had extra cash so thats why
XDA FLAME
May I know how to alter the sms ringtone in O2 flame....I've been trying lots to find ways but keeps on failing. Help will be much appreciated.
Shebee said:
Whats the difference anyway?
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The Flame is
- buggy
- not supported (no WM6), no active cooker community
- the GoForce 5500 chip isn't supported either (see my posts on this very matter; start with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=375575 ) by most games / emus
- expensive
All in all, if you aren't sensitive to the polarization issues of the x51v, get it. It's very cheap in Europe too.
carlohann said:
May I know how to alter the sms ringtone in O2 flame....I've been trying lots to find ways but keeps on failing. Help will be much appreciated.
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Repost your q to http://xdaflameusers.com/index.php
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What The ****??????
Hello Everybody. Its been a couple of months since i started spending time on XDA. The major reason that pulled me here is the flexibility and customization on a Windows based PPC. Its been like 2 years i am on Symbain and now i feel its time to move on
Reading posts on XDA has been very interesting (although i don't understand most of it ). I am still looking where to start off from , to understand the wide variety of things discussed here. I have tried reading a lot but that doesnt help. So here is what i thought of. May be first i will get a PPC and then every thing may start looking easier (hope so )
I need a suggestion from you guys. My current budget allows me to get either a HTC P3400 (Gene) or the imate PDAL
Here is what i have figured out about the above 2 phones
HTC Pros
- Widely supported here.
- WM 6.1 available easily
- Large Screen size (2.8")
- HTC gaining good market
The only con here is the lack of WiFi. The next higher model would be the Touch which is 50% more costlier than the Gene and since i sparingly use WiFi ATM , it wouldnt be a wise decision to go for it
Regarding Imate PDAL, it has a smaller screen 2.4 " , WM 5.0 , average reviews and not a lot of support from developers. The only thing that is tilting me towards it is the WLAN support.
Since Gene and PDAL are going at the same price , i am in a tough spot deciding .. so thought i could take some help from the pros
Replies would be highly appreciated
just like the title says!
Me +1
i'm in...
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ditto... count me in
If you want a specific forum for discussing about your phone then visit aboutfone.com, there is separate section for imate 8502.
samy.3660 said:
If you want a specific forum for discussing about your phone then visit aboutfone.com, there is separate section for imate 8502.
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that site is so freaking slow!! it' turning hackers away!
Me +4
I have been using this since April 2, and my Kaiser has been in my drawer ever since (sorry HTC)
Which one, the 8502 or 9502. I have an 8502 and I've gotta tell you, it is by FAR the best PDA phone I have ever used. Not only is it VERY small in size which is GREAT, but the battery life is good too. If it had a VGA screen, and maybe a front facing camera, it would be the best phone ever. My buddies 9502 is also a very solid phone. Abit bulky but not too bad. Thinner than the tytn II but longer.
again, this forum is called XDA-devs. I find it somewhat hypocritical that it encompasses only HTC made devices. But a rule of thumb is that if its not available via XDA, it's not getting a forum.
Weird, but thats how it works
netnerd said:
that site is so freaking slow!! it' turning hackers away!
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Oh well thanks for the info ill see to it to change the server.
I own an imate Ultimate 6150...does that count?
fzzyrn said:
again, this forum is called XDA-devs. I find it somewhat hypocritical that it encompasses only HTC made devices. But a rule of thumb is that if its not available via XDA, it's not getting a forum.
Weird, but thats how it works
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As the portal (the main page...) says, it's devoted to HTC devices.
I'm in too! I owning one 8502 and generally satisfied. Of course, it could be better with new ROM supporting SDHC!
joejoh said:
I'm in too! I owning one 8502 and generally satisfied. Of course, it could be better with new ROM supporting SDHC!
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It will never support SDHC. It is a hardware issue, in that the Wifi card uses some parts of the SD card reader.
mike freegan said:
It will never support SDHC. It is a hardware issue, in that the Wifi card uses some parts of the SD card reader.
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that sucks! i hope the WM 6.1 will have an update for it.
No, it will support it.... Its not a hardware issue.... You will see!
Never gonna get tired of this phone. It's the best and only QWERTY phone I will ever use.
Best I have ever had
I have had my 8502 for about 11 weeks and it is by far the best unit I have ever owned.
This is at least my 8th PDA and I migrated from a JasJam and in every aspect the 8502 is far superior even with WM 6.0.
I use it quite heavily with lots of software installed and certainly have not had the issues that some of you are talking about.
All I am waiting for is WM 6.1 and some Rom cookers and the 8502 will be even better.
i'm suprise that my Imate 9502 is very stable and everything just works!
i have a tytn 1 upgraded to WM6.1, and usb tethering keep disconnecting!
8502 user here........ must agree this is the best windows mobile i have used.....just check out my signature, been through a lot of pdas in the last couple of years....
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For me too