Hi,
I would like some advice on whether I should buy the i-Mate PDA 2k or the O2 XDA IIs? I've heard the the i-Mate site allows downloads from it, but I like the black of the IIs.
Any feedback appreciated.
Darren............
then why dont you buy xda IIs and then learn to update roms. you can flash to any rom.. o2,imate,qtek etc.
The devices are identical except in appearance, package contents, price and possibly after-sale support.
I cant comment on support, but I think the O2 one is nicest looking. My XDA IIs came with two styli, one battery, a really crappy leather case thing, and a couple of CDs. One seems standard Pocket PC fare (includes activesync, outlook 2002) but the other has a few mildly useful-sounding programs. I say sounding, since I cant work out how to install them from the disk. The disk has only one item which starts an add/remove prgrams style dialog (for programs already installed), not an actual 'Which of these included programs would you like to install' thing.
I think the Orange M2000 may come with a spare battery... but check that one.
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I still have my XDA IIs and have no further use for it now. Using the Motorola A1000 for the 3G services I need as opposed to the Exec, much smaller.
Comes boxed with all accessories - minus the sylus which I've been trying to get from O2 but they weren't interested - manual, cradle, CD and case. Will also include an O2 Online PAYG sim (A.K.A Genie)
Has the 2005 rom on and is really stable now. Is missing the left hand screw on the side (apparantly a common problem?) and the XDA logo is worn.
Apart from that it is working very well...
Looking for around £225, contact me at either [email protected] or on my website http://www.uiq.org.uk . User ID - biohead.
Cheers, Scott
HI all, i know these two are the same devies, but which is better? i have a MDA PRO, my girlfriend has the EXEC, she lives in London now and she just got her EXEC about 2 weeks ago, she only puts in her calender and contacts, and she is complaining that it is freezing. Anyone experienceing this too?
Perhaps she has done the O2 ext-rom install?
This would introduce a world of differences for troubleshooting!
I can say from having had a jasjar, an exec and 5 mda pro's that there is no software difference between them, only casing build quality differences.
And hasn't the exec got that silly antivirus on it people have stated to cause freezes and issues?
Hope it helps somehow,
Joe
wow
wow, how come you have had all those devices, they are all the same. Did they break and u kept buying another? rather expensive to keep buying them. She has decided to call O2, so they are replacing it for her. Thanks. I will try to walk her through removal of the antivirus and things that are not needed.
hee obisoft can you post it how to remove the antivirus
thanks 8)
Antivirus
I believe it should be under programs, i don;t have the device, iw ould have to have her ont he phone and tell her where to go and what she sees. When i get it done, i will let you know.
Jasjar was with a stupid contract through expansys which wouldn't allow data use (and a dodgy hinge), exec I still have (from the 99 pound offer from early Jan), and the MDA's from t-mob as my main contract, but kept having issues such as screens, cameras, keys, metal top sticking out and scratching me etc. I swapped out the MDA for a Vario (wizard) in the end so now I am using both.
I think the AV removal is in add/remove proggies isn't it? If not, search here cos I've seen it a few times.
Joe
There are no AV programs on the Exec, as far as I know. That was on other models?
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There are no AV programs on the Exec, as far as I know. That was on other models?
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I do confirm Anton's statement: There is no AntiVirus program on the EXEC.
The AV is on the JasJar. All their devices get this dodgy useless AV that you can uninstall right away.
Interesting thing about the Exec freezing, as I have two of them, both installed in corporate mode. One I use as my "production" device and that has got only the software I really use. I hardly soft-reset it and it is very stable, even if I've got 40+ programs installed.
The second one I use for dev, test and trials and has got loads of things installed and that one freezes all the time.
My point then is: If installed in corporate mode and not having any dodgy software, the Exec can ve very stable. The O2 Active UI that installs if you choose the default option is also terribly unstable and should be avoided.
o2 have offered me an upgrade from my IIi to the orbit. As some of you have been using the orbit for a little while is it all it's cracked up to be?
and does tomtom work ok with the orbit and the built in gps reciever?
cheers guys
Go for it you will love it if not sell it many will be after it if you don't like it.
Or you could wait for the zinc (feb 07 or so) if you can do without the gps in-built?
There is an issue with MicroSD's that possibly dosnt effect all units. See other threads.
Apart from that and if you clock it to 250MHz it works extremely well. I loved my BlueAngel but even my old stylus feels fat now. The jog dial / track ball is mega and internal GPS a breeze. The slower CPU also has the benefit of longer battery life.
I am currently looking for one for a friend on eBay and they are going for £300+ so if you dont like it can always sell and keep old phone...
ps. I use a Sandisk UltraII 2gb MicroSD which may speed up map access etc, its generally slightly slower than my 500MHz BlueAngel but no problem.
I'm a new user of the Xda Orbit, my first WM PDA after owning a tapwave zodiac and the first phone I can really type text messages on. For a PDA it's light, snappy (my last wm device was a Compaq Aero 15xx), has an excellent battery life and the GPS works a treat.
The biggest benefit is the size, though, compared to the other similarly featured Xda's in the o2 lineup this one is TINY, it dropped the jaws of my techy colleagues to the floor.
I find TomTom to be pretty fast and accurate getting a fix, route calculations are fast enough, but it is a little slow to start up initially- overclocking helps but not much. I have overclocked to 260 for PocketSNES and on other occasions but find it normally fast enough to be comfortable - quite a feat with a meer 200mhz!
I'd say go for it, I'm posting this message from Mine now! got 3 tabs open text-mode in NetFront- browsing perfection!
I have had the following:
XDA II
XDA IIs
XDA IIi
XDA Exec
And recently upgraded to the Orbit. I must say that it is the closest I have come to being 100% happy with an XDA.
Had no idea how compact this device is. No more holding a brick to your ear, this is an aesthetically pleasing device - even for non PDA'ers.
I haven't found anything that doesn't work yet. I thought the GPS would be just another gimick and there was no way it was going to work properly without an external antenna - WRONG! Stick TomTom 6.02 on it and away you go. Managed nearly seven hours of GPS directed driving before the battery got too low (have now got a car charger).
I have been waiting for a device that combined all the functionality of a good PDA and phone in a phone size package and here it is.............and they throw in a GPS and FM Radio to boot.
and one more thing if you get a decent set of headphones (either buy an adapter or do a bit of DIY soldering) it's a pretty decent MP3 player too. 2GB micro SD from Moby Memory for about £40 and painless synching with Media Player 11 and your away.
The main reason I have a PDA phone is for Terminal Server. I provide software support and it gives me the freedom to get out of the House/Office and still be able to support my Clients. I was always able to justify carrying around a house brick (EXEC) because of this. Now I don't have to this phone is great and I have to say it ..... Gorgeous.
OK now it's out - I love my Orbit!!!
Go get one - I'm pretty sure you'll be happy!
Hope this helped!
Since a couple of weeks ago, I'm also the proud owner of a HTC P3300, after owning a Qtek S100 for a year and a half.
I'm truly very happy with my new P3300.
Almost all of the features have been mentioned in other replies to your post (and I agree with them), so, I want to add that, despite having the same 64Mb of RAM as the S100, it seems to me (I'm no expert) that memory management works better (probably WM5 instead of WM2003 has something to to with it) than it did on the S100.
Also the new 2Mpixel camera works very well, the picture quality is very good. It doesn't have flash or 'macro mode' selector, but I can live without it.
The phone capabilities are good (I had a lot of problems with the S100 not relating phone numbers to names or contact photos).
Apart from a little problem I had with activesync (mentioned in another thread and already solved) it's been working perfectly.
As for the GPS softwares, I use Destinator 6 (instead of TomTom) and Navitel (with custom Madeira map) for navigation and both of them work perfectly.
Bottom line, and yes, I'll be repating myself, I'm very very happy with my P3300.
regards,
thanks for the advice guys! looks like im off to get myself one then!
How about InfraRed capability?
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
How about InfraRed capability?
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
as far as i could see and i've read no it doesnt have an IR port, but surely using your phone as a tv remote isn't the be all and end all is it?
BUSPBP said:
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
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Hi
It doesn't have infrared, but if I where you I would treat myself to one of these
Link
I have one and along with the Orbit this remote is superb.
Rich
today i upgrade
T-Mobile mda compact 3 with HTC software and it is better then t-mobile software it is quickly
BUSPBP said:
I currently own a Mini S and I'm really keen to upgrade to the Orbit. I've however found that Orbit seems not to have an InfraRed port. So I wouldn't be able to use it as a TV remote control. Can anyone please confirm? Thanks.
PPB
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I asked HTC about making this device with consumer grade IR and 3G to make this a complete device. This is the response i got from HTC.
"Thank you for getting in contact with HTC regarding your recommendations and support. its more than likely a phone will come out with the functions you have asked. Its a case that at the moment a trade of as to be implemented due to technology reasons due to the GPS functions incorporated in to the phone, which requires other hardware to be dropped from the phone. The GPS being implemented is still fairly new concept and even through I don't have details of future phones its only a matter of time before it happens. Personally i'm waiting for a phone/GPS with slide out keyboard, which again can only be a matter of time.
Thank You for your comments"
All in all adding IR and 3G would make this one compact complete device. Use it to control your gadgets, navigate you around when driving, using it for phone and all manner of PPC functionality with virtually every connection option. One day it will be reality.
Just a snippet from HTC
Hope that helps.
Absolutely YES
Look at my signature, I've worked with nearly all HTCs from an early stage. If you can live without a keyboard, this is THE device to have at the moment.
HTC are nearing perfection!
Best device ever released (excluding the Universal for business use, still unbeatable).
I just got one - having been through the magician (which the wife now loves and uses) and the exec (which I still use as an excellent business tool) I have got to say that I am bowled over by the Orbit/3300 - WM5.0 AKU3, GPS, great screen, brilliant battery life (I get 3 days moderate usage out of mine between charges - 10 calls per day, push email on 18 hours per day, occasional GPS use!
GET ONE - U WILL NOT REGRET IT - and per other posts, if you don't like it I am sure it will get snapped up on EBAY
fox 2 said:
o2 have offered me an upgrade from my IIi to the orbit. As some of you have been using the orbit for a little while is it all it's cracked up to be?
and does tomtom work ok with the orbit and the built in gps reciever?
cheers guys
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Hi,
You might like to check out the thread on the General Forum :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291461
also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=289166 (TomTom 6 instead of copilot)
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=289243
Ann
All,
I am moving on to the MDA Compact IV. So am selling my O2 XDA Orbit. It’s just over a year old and in good condition (one scratch across the top silver section). I can send pictures if needed.
The phone is in its original condition, it’s never been modified in anyway, never had a ROM upgrade so is still running the original WM5.
Anyway if someone is interested make me an offer via PM, if not it’s off to eBay or CEX. I just thought I’d give the people on this forum a chance first...
I would like to know whether the parts of my i-mate pda2k are the same with O2 XDAIII parts.. I want to replace the casing of my imate pda2k as well as the keyboard.. I am just planning to buy defective O2 XDA III to replace some parts on my imatepda2k.
Do all the screws, fittings, external and internal parts of imate pda2k same with O2 XDA III?
and the O2 XDAIII the same with O2 XDAIIs? they do look the same..
man31 said:
I would like to know whether the parts of my i-mate pda2k are the same with O2 XDAIII parts.. I want to replace the casing of my imate pda2k as well as the keyboard.. I am just planning to buy defective O2 XDA III to replace some parts on my imatepda2k.
Do all the screws, fittings, external and internal parts of imate pda2k same with O2 XDA III?
and the O2 XDAIII the same with O2 XDAIIs? they do look the same..
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You should look in the wiki, you will see all the possible name variations for the BA. If I am not mistaken, the only thing that may change between models is having a camera (or not like the SX66). The only BA-type device that will have a difference is the Harrier (CDMA version of the BA) which has a few more important differences.
i believe there are actually more differences in the hardware specs, like two different displays or something and i do remember there was a table on the wiki and i know, whenever i look for it, i spend ages searching, i wanted to provide the link here, but actually, i cannot find it right now... again.
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i believe there are actually more differences in the hardware specs, like two different displays or something and i do remember there was a table on the wiki and i know, whenever i look for it, i spend ages searching, i wanted to provide the link here, but actually, i cannot find it right now... again.
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True, but if he is only looking at the casing, he should not be concerned with anything "under the hood". As long as the case is the same, he will satisfy his needs.
actually i am planning for to get the casing of a defective O2 xdaIIs, which similarly looks the same with the imate pda2k.. will i succeed with this one?