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.
Hello,
I am new to the site and I have just purchased myself an o2 orbit. I am really happy with it but also very keen to understand how I can enhance its performance or tweak it.
Will their be a section for this phone?
Sorry if I am being impatient but I am raring to go.
Has anyone else got this phone yet? if so what have you done with it? Also where can I buy accessories for it?
I look forward to your responses.
Steve
hi all, this is also my first post and i have also purchased this phone today and what a beauty it is....sorry, hope you dont mind me juping on the thread with you btw.
can anyone tell me what are the best games that i can find for wince at the moment and also a good texas hold 'em game for it as i am not really interested in the preloaded games.
thanks in advance to all who reply
Danny =)
Orbit and TomTom
Hi
i am very new to this thread, so hello and i thank you in advance for any help people are willing to offer.
I am going to be picking my Orbit up tomorrow from my local O2 store. I was wondering if anyone can confirm that TomTom is definately included with the UK models. I have seen on a couple of forums that some people are saying it isn't.
I think your phone is in the Artemis forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=316
Obit
Hi all,
I have never owned an XDA but thought I would put a post about the Orbit that I purchased 2 days ago.
It is an excellent piece of kit .. By default it does not come with TomTom (I was offered CoPilot with a £40 contract but I already had TomTom so I declined. I have put TomTom on the device and it works brilliant .. it seems much more accurate than my palm version (probably more accurate GPS device inside).
I used TomTom for an hour today and my battery went down 2%! Brilliant.
Everything is good about the device .. the only gripe I have is that the microphone socket is mini usb (but I am sure there is a convertor out there for that).
The radio is good too (this also seems to have a minimal drain on the battery).
Hi guys
Recently I bought this device from E-bay.
Got it with WM6 but I had no video calls in the installed Rom.
I went to a store to fix this problem so they have installed me a T mobile Rom that has some minor problems in the dialer but has video calls
but it looks a bit slower then the o2 Rom I had before.
I also paid 65$ for the treat.
I really have little knowledge in this subjects and I will appreciate your help.
If you could just give me a link to a good Rom for my device and explain me how to install it it will be great.
I am just a beginner and I really feel that this guys in the store is ripping me off because I don't have so much knowledge.
I was searching in this forum but there is so much info and I am a bit lost =(
specifications:
I want to stay with the WM6 and to have video calls.
and to have as much internet options as possible(I read that some Roms will let me see you tube clips It could be nice if I could also see Myspace ordinary and to hear songs in live stream)
Hi there,
None of the WM6 have video call working. Beasty and Leo are working on it and hopefully it will be out on 1st November.
Here is a link to their latest ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325466
KOR!
Thanks mate =)
I will wait till then and travel inside the forum to gain more knowledge.
Hi! It's my first post in that forum and I hope I've chosen good place to write.
So, I would to buy Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 as my first smartphone ever. For now I have Sony Ericsson K800i and Apple iPod Touch 2gen. iPod is ok but only thing is that I need something for music, but iPhone in Ireland costs €500-€600, so thats A LOT for me. So as I had written I'm thinking about Xperia X1, but is there something else that could be good option to Xperia? I would to spend about €350-€380 in clove.co.uk, expansys.ie, pixmania.ie. I need WiFi (there is few hot-spots in my school - and I have Wi-Fi network in home), quite big screen (say 3"+ will be ok), good support here on forum and from producer itself, quite good sound quality, touchscreen and if possible HARDWARE QWERTY
I think I gave most of information. Thanks for the help
ps. If you have good shops in UK which ships to Ireland post links to them as well please. And I don't want to buy it by eBay
Welcome to forums
For that $ you can find a Touch Pro 2, which is much better than xperia.
Just my opinion.
Good luck,
orb3000 said:
Welcome to forums
For that $ you can find a Touch Pro 2, which is much better than xperia.
Just my opinion.
Good luck,
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The problem is that TP2 costs around €200 more
Xperia X2?
mars83 said:
The problem is that TP2 costs around €200 more
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On that case go for Xperia, is HTC made so you´ll have the support from this great site!
Can anybody please advise or suggest best GPS system to work with Dell Axim and TT.Add on type preferred.
Thanks to all those who are able to respond.
kind regards
I used to have one and found the bluetooth ones worked pretty good with it. Great little device. I actually was thinking of buying another one to play with since I've seen em on feebay for $40.