firstly big thanks to all at xda developers for seeing me through XDA1 and all the support for XDA2.
Just to say I am now using the XDA2 with tomtom 2 and fortuna Bluetooth - boy and it works the bXXLLOX.
I brought the kit cheap at handtec.co.uk had a few issues and their tech team helped me set the unit up - I recommend those guys as they definitely seemed like a bunch of enthusiasts.
all my mates now want the XDA2 so if any of you have a few to sell let me know :lol:
Hi
I have used an XDA 1 up until recently and loved it. I used a wired GPS with tomtom3 and it worked well.
I asked O2 which one I should buy. XDA IIs or IIi based on the fact I wanted Wi_Fi and to use wireless GPS with tomtom3. The support guy said 'go for IIi as it's the latest and best, supporting bluetooth for tomtom'.
I ordered the IIi and a 1 year contract from O2. It arrived and I unpacked it and low and behold, it would not install with tomtom3. 'Unkown System Architecture' was the error. I spoke with TomTom and they said IIi is not supported, only the II and IIs..... Great :?
I now either wait to see if TomTom3 add IIi to their compatible list OR i revert to the IIs. This is my question... Should I wait, or go for the IIs?
I must say for the record though.... I am impressed with the IIi and Wi-Fi but general build quality is dissapointing. The software is buggy and the camera is utterly useless and quite simply not worth using on the camera. It gives black images which are just useless. The build of the actual phone is tinny and the battery duration is terrible. Compared to my XDA, the phone runs out rapidly.
Bit of a nightmare now as I dont know whether I am better off waiting for IIi to be supported or exchange for the IIs.
??????? DOH!
:roll:
anybody tried both?
I'd send it back to O2 under the 14 Day Money Back and get yourself an XDA IIs, I run BT TomTom 3 on my XDA IIs works a treat even without the Broadcom Patch.
Although to use a BT Headset I needed the Patch.
Good Luck
Bluetooth
Thanks nixonm
I'm certainly considering it... I have 7 days left to decide... Just seems a shame to not have the latest one, although I actually prefer the look of the black IIs.
I have heard the bluetooth is slightly intermittent on the IIs, although the specs look the same on my-xda.com.
I assume you dont find this to recommend the IIs. Are you running this with the tomtom bluetooth GPS receiver?
I am using a Fortuna ClipOn Bluetooth GPS, had no problems connecting it to the XDA IIs.
Had loads of problems with my Motorola HS810 bluetooth headset, until I installed the Bluetooth patch from the FTP site.
The lastest ROM release just released by O2 fixes this also.
I looked at the O2 XDA IIi too, but it's slightly wider & taller, no keyboard and silver, plus the TomTom issues.
im running tomtom navigator 3 fine on my xda2i with a bt gps - i've not seen that problem you are having.
fyi my rom versions...
rom version 1.10.00 WWE
dated 12/24/04
radio 1.00.00
protocol : 1337.39
ext rom version 1.10.124 WWE
maltloaf said:
im running tomtom navigator 3 fine on my xda2i with a bt gps - i've not seen that problem you are having.
fyi my rom versions...
rom version 1.10.00 WWE
dated 12/24/04
radio 1.00.00
protocol : 1337.39
ext rom version 1.10.124 WWE
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Very interesting! I have been speaking with TomTom themselves and they said it wasn't on their compatability list. I tried installing TomTom3 and it warned of Unknown Architecture. I even tried the 3.07 upgrade installer which tomtom provided and they wouldnt work. My ROM versions are identical to yours.
I am happy with what you have said though as it gives me some hope to get it running on the IIi. I will try re-installing once again on the IIi.
Thanks
if it helps, I havent tried anything newer than ttn3 version 3.02 - was going to try the 3.07 update later today. I'll get a pic of it running on my 2i up somewhere when i get a chance so you know im not making it up !!
good luck !
malty
hope im ok uploading pics.... please delete if not. Excuse the mucky greenhouse .. its not mine
Cheers for that maltloaf
I didn't disbelieve you anyway, but those images will help me when dealing with TomTom as you clearly have it running. I did think it was odd how the IIs used the same OS as IIi, but mine just doesn't like the install.
I am going to try a hard reset to factory conditions and then re-install.
Cheers for your info.
I also have TT3 3.02 on my XDA2i, in one car i use a cradel with a wired GPS and in my car i use a leadtek Bluetooth all with no problems, but i did try the 3.07 and it stoped working, ( ithink i know why that is tho )
John
I also have the TomTom V3 with bluetooth working on my XDA IIi works great, better that running it on XDA IIs.
My advice would be to stick to the XDA IIi.
>>>>DANGER<<<<
Allways stay away from the XDA IIs!!!
It is hazardous to your wallet! :lol:
>>>>DANGER<<<<
Wheaaah! Success!
FINALLY..... It works!
I re-installed from another disc using 3.03 and once again it warned me stating that this version of windows was un-supported and might not display properly :? However, I ingnored it and installed the UK maps and then the 3.07 upgrade. It worked!
BONUS>>> I now have it operational with Bluetooth so I am pleased.
Thanks for your help and comments.
Regards
Justin
Recently found a website www.gpsmidlands.co.uk who part exchanged my old Xda 2 for the new Xda 2i and put together a bluetooth gps kit as well.
It was fully installed with the speed camera software.
Very impressed with the service.
Thought they deserved a mention
Do you work for them by any chance?
i am seriously thinking about getting this to use with my orange spv m500. as it will be a nice and neat solution to both a handsfree kit and a gps reciever. Was just woundering if anyone has used one of these before and how they would rate it and more importantly if they would recomend i get it or not. As don't want to spend all that money if it's rubish!!!
Thanks,
Tom
How have you got on with a Hand free kit, did you get one? If so which one?
I uses the Bluetooth TomTom GPS and find it very useful.
hi,
i use it to,it works fine with qtek2020 and qtek9090
a have tomtom5 installed.with ck3100 are many problem with qtek2020
regards
andy
welshtom said:
i am seriously thinking about getting this to use with my orange spv m500. as it will be a nice and neat solution to both a handsfree kit and a gps reciever. Was just woundering if anyone has used one of these before and how they would rate it and more importantly if they would recomend i get it or not. As don't want to spend all that money if it's rubish!!!
Thanks,
Tom
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I've placed an order for mine and awaiting installation
All,
I have an XDA2i that I don't use as a phone (as I also have an XDA mini S) What I do want to use the XDA for, is handheld GPS and so want to use the SD-502 GPS Receiver. But the XDA2i is not compatible with the SD-502 due to the phone part of the XDA.
Is it possible to reload the OS of the XDA2i with the OS of a compatible PDA??
I'm trying to search out a solution before I am forced to sell the XDA2I and buy a compatible PDA
Hope you can help
Simon