One thing I have been trying to find is some place to show the differnces between the the different versions.
I own the XDA, read about the XDA II and know those differences from this site, but beyond when it comes to the XDA III, I have no clue other then the outside differences.
Reason I'm bringing this up is because I am looking to get the Audiovox XV6600 from Verizon. (XDA III with no camera) The problem I have run in to is knowing if the old hardware I have with my XDA will work with the XDA III. Specifically the GPS I use on the old unit.
I did read the forum entry about the conversion of a plug from the older XDA to the XDA III, but are all the pinouts really the same?
In addition, I have read so many varried reports on battery life of the XDA 3 I don't know which one to believe. anywhere from 1.5 hours to 6 hours has been stated for talk time.
Lastly, does the XDA III have the programable ROM like the XDA II has?
Will XDA-Developers be doing another In-Depth look at this model like they did on the XDA and XDA II? Would be really helpful.
Grey
The compatability of your GPS will depend on the software you use.. so if your using the same software you used on the XDA then it will work on the XDA II/III as the pinouts are the same.. most of the aftermarket connectors i've found don't have the metal shield on the connector (this is the only bit that would need to be modified to connect upto an XDAIII) so most things will just plug straight in.. others you will need to cut a strip out of the metal cover (see linked post for a better explanation)
All of the XDA* devices have upgradable ROM's
As for battery life.. I would say that my XDAIIs is satisfactory, with using PDA/Phone on and off for a day and the occasional MP3 playing session.. It drops down to about 40%. - That is about 1000% better than my Ipaq 4150!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/files/re-exposure_of_image_00003.jpg
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=12092&highlight=connector
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Thanks for the reply, Swifty, but need to clear up what I ment by programable ROM. What I was meaning, user programable for programs and data to not be lost when you hard resit. Good to know about the connectors. Thank you very much on that. The software is more then compatable.
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One thing I have been trying to find is some place to show the differnces between the the different versions.
Reason I'm bringing this up is because I am looking to get the Audiovox XV6600 from Verizon. (XDA III with no camera)
Lastly, does the XDA III have the programable ROM like the XDA II has?
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I managed to locate this review to help in some opening light aspects. The Audiovox XC6600 from Verizon = Audiovox PPC6601 from Sprint PCI.
It lacks Wi/Fi just for a note. But at least you can have one added with an SDIO Wi/Fi card if needed.
What the review states for memory on these two is this:
It has a generous 128 megs of RAM and 14.57 megs of Flash ROM available for program and data storage.
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http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/audiovox_PPC6601.htm
I have read where some of the variants, specifically T-Moble MDA-III has 48megs of Flash ROM available for program and data, but the statement was in a forum that was not the most reliable...
More input and verification of the found information would be MUCH more helpful then simple words on a $600 purchase.
Grey
guys!
Im planning to buy an xda phone the problem is im confuse which one I will hoose betwwen xda IIs or xda II mini, help... i want the one that will satisfy me most between this two
are those 2 models even made anymore ?
they are pretty old
your choice should be between hermes, universal and Trinity
It would also help if you told us what you are looking for in a phone.
I for one would never get a Universal, simply because of its size.
Got a brief glimpse of a Hermes in person, and liked it mostly (still seemed a bit sluggish despite the improved processor).
But then again, I am happy with my Jamin.
Hi Guys,
I recently bought a SPV M700 which unfortunately arrived not working.
At least I've found your website now, so, in your humble opinion, what's the best one to get?
I like my psp for connectivity, podcast download/playing and screen size, I also like my HP IPAQ for it's windows/office features with handwriting recognition.
Think it's a good idea to get your views before I take the plunge with another phone.
Cheers
Lyvia
hi,
i like my touch niki, having owned a polaris and tytn ii, this one runs smooth and has a slideout keyboard, no wifi or gps, but i can live with this as i have unlimited web bolt on, and a solar sirf iii gps bluetooth receiver
Depends on how you use it.....
The best phone is always the one in my hand.
After owning a Qtek 9100, Qtek S200, HTC Tytn and HTC Tytn II and now a Samsung SGH-i780 and I can only say that the Samsung beats the crap out of the HTCs The only drawback is there are no home brewed rom for it. But for a fast, stable, very nice looking phone filled with features - don´t look any further
Otherwise you can buy my Tytn II - I never use it anymore since getting the Samsung - it feel slow and old
How much did you want for your tnty II? What condition is it in etc.
Regards
Lyv
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After owning a Qtek 9100, Qtek S200, HTC Tytn and HTC Tytn II and now a Samsung SGH-i780 and I can only say that the Samsung beats the crap out of the HTCs The only drawback is there are no home brewed rom for it. But for a fast, stable, very nice looking phone filled with features - don´t look any further
Otherwise you can buy my Tytn II - I never use it anymore since getting the Samsung - it feel slow and old
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how can you compare a smartphone to a pda? SGH-i780 is a smartphone isn't it?!
I guess I'm thinking of the 760.. I don't think the 780 is avail in U.S.
android!! or iphone =P i know people here dont like the iphone, but honestly its very light, its got a great browser, and now that the sdk came out, theres gonna be alot of programs available for it. theyre coming out with a 32gb 3g model in the next couple months, so keep an eye out.
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how can you compare a smartphone to a pda? SGH-i780 is a smartphone isn't it?!
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No it is Windows Mobile 6 Pro and not smartphone.
Interesting, I do like the look of the iphone I must admit.
Have been having a look at the Hermes and Wizard phones too. Would like the Kaiser type but they seem a bit on the expensive side at the mo.
Cheeers
Lyv
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I guess I'm thinking of the 760.. I don't think the 780 is avail in U.S.
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The i780 is only a tiny bit larger than the i600 but runs on steroids.
Meaning: WM6 Professional, extremely fast Marvell CPU incl. PERFECT video playback even playing large video files from a memory card, nice display quality(a bit shiny though), built-in GPS, WiFi, etc. etc. etc.
This little baby is really impressive, unfortunately it is only Tri-Band GSM(GSM 850 is missing) and Singleband UMTS/HSDPA.
I have been waiting for and just taken delivery of an i-Mate Ultimate 9502. I have put a review here
In function and aesthetics it's the best I've had (albeit that it has had to be exchanged with a hardware fault...I have chatted to other owners via the imate forums and this seems to be a one off).
Cheers
yea the 9502 is nice, but it costs wat, $900? and that still most likely wont be compatible with wm7 when (if) it does come out. I have a Hermes, and im trying to convince my sister to get me an iphone for my birthday. And the Kaiser and a bunch of others of the newer phones have the problem with the video driver. HTC has become crap lately, and alot of us are getting tired of it and jumping ship with the arrival of the iphone and the soon to be released android phones.
Hi, Mole,
Have been looking at the iphone too, keep getting told by people though that when you connect something downloads and you end up getting locked out from using other networks. I am with O2 anyway but only use a pay and go sim. From speaking to O2 they reckon you can't use the iphone with pay and go.
Cheers
Lyv
iphones can work with payg but no company supports it due to wanting more money..
i have a hermes and i love it - still waiting on recieving my memory card and gps reciever but im still enjoying tweaking n playing around
Hi, thanks guys, may look at the Hermes or perhaps give the trinity another try, must admit, it has put me off a fair bit having received on that appears to be bricked.
The iphone is nice but will leave it a year or so before I go down that route.
Cheers
Lyv
puddlediver said:
Hi, thanks guys, may look at the Hermes or perhaps give the trinity another try, must admit, it has put me off a fair bit having received on that appears to be bricked.
The iphone is nice but will leave it a year or so before I go down that route.
Cheers
Lyv
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My Hermes has worked beyond my expectations these last 12 months! Good Luck!
as much as I HATE apple, I'm sorry to say I really think iphone is the superior device on the market currently.
Thanks for that......
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as much as I HATE apple, I'm sorry to say I really think iphone is the superior device on the market currently.
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I'm glad you had to say that! Now my day is complete......
Zenoran said:
as much as I HATE apple, I'm sorry to say I really think iphone is the superior device on the market currently.
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Superior device ? You must be joking ! It has a superior INTERFACE i must admit, but it's very far from being the overall superior device...
Check this thread...
In the end, it all goes down to what you intend to do with your mobile device.
My contract is up for renewal tommorow, im looking at getting a htc phone as i used to own and orbit a while ago and enjoyed modding.So out of the ignito or serra which would you choose? I wouldnt mind tyring out android aswell if that is possible on these phones.Thanks
anybody care to help?
No experience of either but i think i'd take the Serra. Don't want the slide out keyboard and it is slightly thicker but overall it looks like the better of the two.
Hi everybody.
My Tytn II sais the sim card is not there anymore, though it is!
So I may decide to buy a new one instead of messing with hardware spare parts etc.
Which phone do you suggest?
I am quite interested in the HD7 or the Desire Z... but I may consider even a non-HTC device if you suggest a suitable one!
Thank you for your usual helpfulness!
Cheers,
gp
After a lot of reasearch I chose the desire and am not dissapointed
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Thanks for your opinion.
I think I'll go for the Desire HD or Samsung Nexus S (which has Android 2.3 and an AMOLED screen) ...though my love for HTC will win, I guess!
I had a HTC TyTN II myself and I was very happy with it and eventually replaced it with a HTC Touch Pro2 and found that even better.
I've recently just changed again and I'm now using the HTC Desire Z and if you want a hardware keyboard (as I do) then I can't recommend it enough! It's a bit weird at first that it doesn't tilt (as both the TyTN II and Touch Pro2 do), but you get used to it and I haven't looked back!
Thank you, Xanth.
I too love my TyTN II, but I am afraid that hardware replacing is not worth: it's quite of an "old" device even if it still works perfectly.
I think the hw keyboard is pretty useful but it also makes the device more fragile and the Desire Z's seems to be really fragile or at least really carefulness-consuming! What's your opinion on this?