Any suggestion for a good cell phone to purchase these days?
Got a cell phone and a pda, and wanted something that would embrace both features of the devices in one.
So basically some cell phone/smartphone/whatever from which you can call, like from a normal cell phone and also it must work/recognize/accept my already obtained SIM card from an old cell phone(no expensive plans or any).
Can act as a pda(I don't know how can it actually act as a pda, but would like to be able to surf the Internet, store any data, view documents, listen to music, with adequate amount of storage).
The most important part is that this device just has to have a usb connector, not on one side usb and another some weird thing that only fits your cell phone, but both sides. Also would be awesome if it also had a capability of recharging through usb.
A very good camera, especially one that can take clear pictures while shaking the device.
Slot for either microSD/SD/HCSD relatives would be a plus, but not that important.
WiFi, Bluetooth. I don't know about 3G, but don't you have to overpay to use this feature?
Basically that's it, the main point is that you can call, manage and store data like on a usb, not use thousand wires to do a specific thing such as recharge or connect to PC, headphone hole ofcourse, and a touchscreen. As for the shape, bar only.
Price? Surprise me...
IPhones are NOT welcomed!
Regards.
"The most important part is that this device just has to have a usb connector, not on one side usb and another some weird thing that only fits your cell phone, but both sides. Also would be awesome if it also had a capability of recharging through usb."
don't really get this part so you mean you want a normal big usb connector ?
rather then miniUSB?
personaly I'm happy enough with my sonyE x1 it got 3.5mm jack
slideout keyboard and wifi, bluetooth and 3.5g
Yes I mean miniUSB.
never seen a phone which had normal usb a or b connectors but
miniUSB is a perfectly legit usb connector my logitech universal remote and my usb tvbox use the same connector
the cables can be bought in normal stores
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Is there a spot to connect a external antenna like on tytn at the back?
No there is not.
ardsar said:
No there is not.
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Are you sure?
Its usually hidden somewhere in the battery compartment under a sticker or label or rubber plug. It might even be under the battery its self.
What is very strange i found it in one phone under a lable saying Void if removed...
Very odd considering the plug while not public common use. Is a perfectly viable antenna connection and often used in rigs, car phones and business.
But most phones have them.
Yes, this doesn't.
thnx for the info guys. hmmm this might change my descion to get it. unless it has better reception then i get with my Tytn i wont be able to get reception without it.
This is an issue for me too, as I just found this:
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/products.asp?partno=TCANTENNATPRO&model=
Says it's an external GPS antenna for the HTC Touch Pro...
Or would this work?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/10939.htm?referer=FR_PROD-PR-P-10939
The first thing is discontinued, obviously because they found out (probably by some angry buyers) that TP DOES NOT have a GPS plug.
The second is a full BT GPS device. Works with any BT enabled computer or PDA (inc. the TP).
GPS Antenna
I was also disappointed that there was no BT antenna available.
I was seaching some GPS antenna maker hoping to find some that could use existing MiniUSB port on TP but it seems the port is unable to support communication with GPS software.
So sad, this would have been a good enhancement to TP if there was MiniUSB GPS antenna maker.
Guys do you know what you are talking about?
I suppose not.
BT or USB are not "generic I do it all" technologies. They work based on specific protocols.
A GPS antenna is usually passive equipment - and even for active ones we mean that something amplifies the received signal.
THAT signal (and in fact the whole antenna), is "stupid". It is the part of the chipset to receive the ELECTRICAL data and make them into usable data.
I am not sure if I am getting through, my English are not the best, but the point is that you are looking in the wrong place for the wrong thing.
Now if you want a real USB or BT GPS that you will use instead of the internal ones, that's a whole different story. This works and actually does it by using the "COM" (serial) support that both USB and BT include.
To make the story more complete though, USB solutions will not work for devices that don't support "USB-host" (i.e. being the host part not the client part of the connection). Most WM don't have this (and yes Diamond and TP also don't). So you are left with BT.
To be honest if you are ready to pay for that premium (and you seem to be, by the links you give), what is your problem if what you connected is a full GPS that "replaces" the internal one or not?
I hope everything is more clear.
I presently use a TyTN II, and have an external aerial as the mount for the device is under a metal dash, so shields the signal...
I therefore need an external receiver for GPS.
Se here: http://freespace.virgin.net/shaw.clan/modifications.html and click on the TomTom hiolder link, although this is with the older QTEC 9100.
Make sense?
For driving with my Garmin in the car i used a Re-Radiating in my Xterra with excellent results.
This is basically the setup I have, although the internal antenna wasn't integrated into the power plug.
http://www.semsons.com/gpsreran.html
Mine is a bit more similar to this so you can control where you mount the internal antenna.
http://www.mapsdownunder.com.au/cgi-bin/mapshop/MG-GPSPHMANTRA45.html
I have yet to test it on the Fuze but will probably do it when I have time this weekend. The change in signal strength is drastic (on the garmin).
Woow insanely expensive!
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I have yet to test it on the Fuze but will probably do it when I have time this weekend. The change in signal strength is drastic (on the garmin).
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Please let us know if it works.
Just got one of these smartcables from ebay for £4.99. Thought I would give you guys a quick review, because I think these are pretty cool. I saw a thread here where people claimed they did not work as sync cables, and only charged. I can confirm that my cable WORKS FOR DATA TRANSFER ON THE DESIRE.
This thing is great - the metal barrel unscrews to reveal an USB plug and a microUSB plug connected by about 7cm of cable. The tip of the USB plug itself is hollow and allows a microSD(HC) card to be inserted and read. The barrel is 16mm in diameter and about 3.5cm long, plus the loop of cable. Might be a bit too big a keychain for some of you - I don't mind as I carry a whole jumble of stuff anyways.
There is a tiny slide switch just above the USB plug which switches between connecting to the phone or the integrated microSD card reader - the computer can only see one at a time. While the switch is set to microSD, the phone can still charge. I think the people who couldn't get these to transmit data either didn't discover this switch or had defective cables. The switch really isn't obvious and requires something pointy to toggle (I find the end of a key just about works).
There are two LEDs - a red one which lights up whenever there is a USB connection and a blue one which indicates the SD card reader is active.
I would recommend these to anyone wanting a portable cable, either for sync of for topping up the battery. Coupled with a microSD card, this acts as a perfectly decent flash drive.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669622&highlight=smartcable
mine does not work for data transfer PC<->Android
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669622&highlight=smartcable
mine does not work for data transfer PC<->Android
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Yeah, I bought one because of that thread. Mine definitely syncs, you should get yours replaced.
I got one also, after the original post. Syncs just fine if the tiny switch is in the correct position.
what does thing actually do?
it charges and synces same time? what about synching and using as disk at same time?
It has a switch which can toggle between two modes:
- Charge and sync phone like any USB cable
OR
- Charge mobile and act as a microSD card reader
The seller just said me that it doesn't work for HTC Desire...
Yeah, the seller insisted that these only work on Nokia phones with a "5 PIN" connector when I asked him. Google reveals that these phones just use a standard micro-USB port. The cable arrived with a "For Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson" sticker. Again, mine works fine - the seller probably can't test this and would rather lose sales than have people complaining when stuff doesn't work.
so using it as disk and syncing same time isnt possible?
Nope, you need to unplug the cable and toggle the tiny switch.
The switch is just a physical toggle on the data pin switching between the device connected to the cable and the data pin of the card reader in the head of the USB plug.
Switch it one way, one has data, switch it the other, the other does.
Keep it in the middle (astable) then either both or non do and you get a lovely mess
So it should work, right?
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So it should work, right?
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I have one of these sitting in front of me.
Yes I can sync data with my desire, yes I can charge and (with a flick of the switch) I yes I can read a sd card however that last function is not important to me.
But for some reason, this is bigger than I expected it to be,
Mine works for data as well, as already mentioned its just a shame they couldn't have made it a bit smaller.
This looks like just what I have been after. I can only see them for £12.99 (not the £4.99 the link has and that seller has only SE and the wrong type of Nokia) on ebay. Before I place an order as it still seems worth it, does anyone know another place to buy from? Thanks.
Snowdan said:
This looks like just what I have been after. I can only see them for £12.99 (not the £4.99 the link has and that seller has only SE and the wrong type of Nokia) on ebay. Before I place an order as it still seems worth it, does anyone know another place to buy from? Thanks.
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Don't buy one for £13, wait until the seller updates their listings with more of the £5 ones.
The switch on this is insane it is almost completely hidden, it doesn't even poke out or anything.
Yes, but in general use you don't need the switch.
It's only there if you want to plug a micro-sd card directly into the USB connector.
If, like me, you just want it to charge/access your Desire, you can leave the switch in the other position.
Regards,
Dave
Well I never! I've had this cable for about 2months now and not even realised there was a switch there! J changed it over last night and it didn't really work, 'connection failed' type thing came up on the pc, but the phone recognises the pc is there, so maybe I was just unlucky. Would highly recommend this cable..
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Stubzz said:
Mine works for data as well, as already mentioned its just a shame they couldn't have made it a bit smaller.
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Can some one please post some pictures of it next to the desire?
User tinytom21 made some pictures in "Desire Accessories > Keychain-able USB-micorUSB Charging cable > 3'rd page"
But you cant really understand how big/small it is from those...
Hello all!
I am looking for an awesome dock for my SGS, it's the GT-I9000 from Europe. I am in the USA and I am not familiar with the compatibility / interchanges on the various models.
If anyone has any suggestions for a dock that would be cool!
Would like to have one by my bed and one at my desk. So I need to be able to connect to PC while docked and if possible access 3.5mm port as well, for TV out.
Thank you for your help!
Did you check ebay? there are various cradles for SGS
Yea I did most I find won't let you sync while docked, or use the 3.5mm, only charge.
And I don't want to use a dongle, I just want to plug it into the dock.
Thank though
Just get the official samsung dock, it's pretty nice, lets you do all of that. Automatically puts the phone into the home dock mode too, which is nice.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-Dock-Charge...977987?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2c869cc3
~Edit - Sorry that one looks like it is for the epic 4g, which is thicker than our phone due to the keyboard, but the dock might work, it depends on whether the USB is on the lower or upper half of the epic if you know what I mean. This one would work for your phone and it's only a few dollars more:
http://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Samsu...UKT8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295196237&sr=8-1
Thanks Nirvana388,
I do however need to be able to sync my device with kies and use the mass storage feature through the USB of phone while docked.
Correct me if I am wrong but, as far as i can tell neither of those cradles allow syncing while docked, and for me that kinda defeats the purpose of the dock/cradle, it is instead a glorified charger. The ads are very deceiving and the only reason I know that those features are not available is by reading the customer reviews.
Thank you for the suggestion though
S7AN said:
Thanks Nirvana388,
I do however need to be able to sync my device with kies and use the mass storage feature through the USB of phone while docked.
Correct me if I am wrong but, as far as i can tell neither of those cradles allow syncing while docked, and for me that kinda defeats the purpose of the dock/cradle, it is instead a glorified charger. The ads are very deceiving and the only reason I know that those features are not available is by reading the customer reviews.
Thank you for the suggestion though
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As you can see from the pics there is a microusb connector on the back, just make sure the cable you insert there is in fact connected to your PC.
I've bought a cheapo cradle off of ebay, works fine for sync and charge, has a usb cable and also a charger! But it does not have the 3.5mm connector so not sure if it would be any good to you. http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Dock-C...393647?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45f84ac72f
Just a few posts down from yours is this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=766035
Check the last pages......
Hello everyone! Sorry for the dumb question, but I was wondering if it is possible to add a wireless charging receiver inside a OnePlus 6. There are some receivers on Amazon for Galaxy S3, S4 and S5, and I thought that it would have been cool to have one, just to play with the hardware.
I'm not talking about the receivers which have the cable with the Type C USB port, but the receivers that connect directly to the battery. Something we can build ourselves.
Could it be possible? What do you think?
I'd nearly say hold on for the 6t and save yourself the hassle. ?
hallo dare said:
I'd nearly say hold on for the 6t and save yourself the hassle.
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Unluckly I have already bought the 6, and this is my first OP phone and i think it is just awesome.
Anyway I only wanted to do something cool and play with the hardware of my phone.
Yes, I use one. Works just fine. The only annoying part is having to unplug it when I need to connect to my PC. I wish they made one that plugs into the usb-c port but still allowed a USB-c to plug into the receiver. It would probably make the receiver plug too big.
Here is the one I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Version-Wire...dpPl=1&dpID=31cOl30XxZL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
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I'm not talking about the receivers which have the cable with the Type C USB port, but the receivers that connect directly to the battery. Something we can build ourselves.
Could it be possible? What do you think?
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If you're talking about some kind of hardware hack, I can't imagine that there's room inside the case given how thin this phone is. Years ago, I tried doing something like that with my HTC One XL, which had a flexible plastic case and more room inside. I still couldn't make it work.
Wireless charging is awesome but i only like it because my phone has a micro usb.... now that i have ordered a oneplus with usb c i dont think i will miss it because wireless charging is slower and heats up the phone more.
You have two options, buy external wireless charging receiver that plugs into USB or do a hardware hack and put wireless receiver inside the phone. It's certainly possible as back cover is glass, but it's not trivial.
I've researched this quite a bit and no of the solutions seem to fit my scenario. I'm looking for a solution to use a tablet as a gcode sender for my cnc machine. Otg cables can transmit fine, but there's no charging available (without installing a resistor, which is honestly more hassle than I'm looking for) and some of my carves take longer than the battery life. I have USB-c to hdmi hub with 3 USB ports, and it works when using on my phone, but I can't have my fold 3 sitting in the shop all day...so maybe a cheaper mhl compatible tablet would work?
I have yet to buy anything bc I don't want to waste money on something that's not going to work. Processing power doesn't really matter as it just needs to transfer gcode, and I'd prefer it to be on the cheaper side as it's going to be in a very dusty environment. Any and all help is appreciated.