I have a new PDA2K from imate (also known as the XDAIIs MDA III, QTEK 9090 amongst others). On a recent trip to Toronto I could not resist picking up an HX4700 on my credit card.
I've been using both now for about 2 weeks, but I need to make a decision. My wife says one has to go on eBay. I agree I can't keep 2 devices on the go.
I'm looking for some thoughts from you Blue Angel users to help me make my decision.
a) HX4700 + Orange SPV C500
For: The gorgeous screen, wifi, bluetooth
Against: No phone functionality built in
b) Imate PDA2K
For: Phone functionality
Against: poorer screen, phone and bluetooth issues
I really like the idea of 1 device solution, but the beauty of both the HX4700 and the C500 phone are sawying me.
The Bluetooth issues are not a big factor in my decision as a ROM update shoul address them.
Any help would be appreciated
Regards,
Mike
The C500 is a Smartphone, why use a Smartphone with the 4700?
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Is there any schedule or news for the next Blue Angel ?
Cheers
Wi
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Blua Angel is the most powerful PDAPhone I ever see however the speed is the biggest issue for the Blue Angel user...
id call this the next blueangel device, but sadly it wont be, it will have a name of its own. i dont know what this device has been called yet, but i like it, i think its going to be cheep and affordable, but not sure about the keyboard
The next Blue Angel is called the HTC Universal. The pic in that last post is an HTC Wizard (the next HTC Magician).
That's really a matter of opinion, since the Universal/Qtek 9000 will be a lot more extreme than the BA. Heavier, faster, more expensive. In many ways I will say that the Wizard is between the Magician and the BA, while the Universal is a new notch above the BA. Of course there's the relationship between the words Wizard and Magician. On the other hand there's no such relationship at all between Blue Angel and Universal. So my guess is that HTC's take on this is that the Universal is a new class of device (laptop replacement), the Wizard is the successor to the Magician and the BA was a one off, that is there is no real successor to it.
joey jojo said:
id call this the next blueangel device, but sadly it wont be, it will have a name of its own. i dont know what this device has been called yet, but i like it, i think its going to be cheep and affordable, but not sure about the keyboard
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Checked out the spec. of both Qtek 9000 or 9100, besides the size of them ( 9000 seems too big ). Any idea about the CPU ? Which one is faster ? Sorry guys as I'm more a user.
Qtek 9000 - Intel Bulverde 520MHz
Qtek 9100 - TI OMAP 850, 200 MHz
Cheers
Wi
Sorry and found out eventually what is Wizard and Unverisal...
Always go direct into the Blue Angel and dunno the code name of
9000 and 9100. :lol:
Gonna spend more time here then...
Hey guys,
Presently I'm using Imate (Himalaye) mobile and am thinking of changing to JASJAR r SP5M.
Would appreciate if someone who is using either one of them can suggest. R should I stick to the one I'm already using.
Thankx
Thankx Kevin for helpfull info. Will wait until I get comment on SP5M too and then will decide as weight is a big downside.
What are you going to do with it? Will UMTS be available?
The difference between a JASJAR and an SP5m is night and day. If you are thinking about switching to smartphone, you have to write down the applications that are very important to you. Then see if you can get the same functionality from the smartphone os.
I've owned a pda2k, e-ten m500, mpx220 and a JASJAR. The JASJAR rocks and I liked the mpx220 a lot, but the applications are no where near as powerful. You may be very disappointed.
Folks,
Sorry if this is real basic stuff, but hey we all gotta start somewhere!!
Work is buying me a O2 Orbit for some development (actually buying 2) and I have just a handful of questions that I'd really appreciate an answer.
1) Is The Artemis 3300 the same name for the 02 Orbit? I'm 99.9% it is, but some big-headed person I work with is causing all sorts of grief saying the phone must be a genuine Artemis 3300 and the Orbit is a cut down version. True or false?
2) Is the GPS on it Magellan / Garmin compliant?
3) OK, touchy one this, I'm hearing great reports about Crossbow and want to know if 'flashing' the WM5 ROM that comes with the O2 Orbit is legal or not (don't worry, I'm not clean cut, just don't want to cause any problems with the boss!). And likewise, if I mess up the installation, is it easy to revert back to WM5?
In a nutshell, we've a dozon or so bespoke programs for SmartPhones, all developed on a SPV M3000. These SPV's are getting old now, cracked, chipped, damaged and the O2 Orbit looks perfect (especially as we're just doing GPS stuff, hence why I ask if it's Magellan / Garmin compliant).
Whilst WM5 is still widespread, naturally it would be an advantage to use the latest technology and to ensure compatibility (have one Orbit running WM5 and the other running WM6), but obviously need some roll-back if things go wrong.
Would really appreciate some feedback before I make a purchase.
Cheers.
Folks,
Sorry if this is real basic stuff, but hey we all gotta start somewhere!!
Work is buying me a O2 Orbit for some development (actually buying 2) and I have just a handful of questions that I'd really appreciate an answer.
1) Is The Artemis 3300 the same name for the 02 Orbit? I'm 99.9% it is, but some big-headed person I work with is causing all sorts of grief saying the phone must be a genuine Artemis 3300 and the Orbit is a cut down version. True or false?
No, the orbit is not a cut down version
2) Is the GPS on it Magellan / Garmin compliant?
Its a std Pocket PC serial emulated GPS feed. All pocket PC software that works with WM5 would work.
3) OK, touchy one this, I'm hearing great reports about Crossbow and want to know if 'flashing' the WM5 ROM that comes with the O2 Orbit is legal or not (don't worry, I'm not clean cut, just don't want to cause any problems with the boss!). And likewise, if I mess up the installation, is it easy to revert back to WM5?
O2 has not released an updated ROM for the Orbit, let alone an update to WM6 (crossbow). It is very unusual for providers to provide an update to a major version of Windows on a current model, so would assume this won't happen. Flashing an WM device with an unlicensed OS is technicaly not legal. In terms of reverting back, it is easy unless you have screwed the boot rom, in which case you have a new brick
In a nutshell, we've a dozon or so bespoke programs for SmartPhones, all developed on a SPV M3000. These SPV's are getting old now, cracked, chipped, damaged and the O2 Orbit looks perfect (especially as we're just doing GPS stuff, hence why I ask if it's Magellan / Garmin compliant).
There are two types of Pocket PC with phone functionality. Those that use the OMAP chipset, and those that use the Samsung/Intel chipset. The OMAP ones normally have more reliable phone sides (although this is changing with the latest Samsungs and Intels) but far slower for running applications (although, again, this is changing with the latest OMAP chipsets). The Orbit is an OMAP chipset, and although works well as a phone and GPS device, you should check whether any custom software runs at satisfactory speed.
Whilst WM5 is still widespread, naturally it would be an advantage to use the latest technology and to ensure compatibility (have one Orbit running WM5 and the other running WM6), but obviously need some roll-back if things go wrong.
Would really appreciate some feedback before I make a purchase.
Cheers
Guys, we are now expecting a brand new PDA specific mount for the Hermes, Artemis and Trinity series, dues to be launched on our site next week. We're looking for one or two person from UK to review this product. If you are interested, please pm me with your detail.
I have a brodit currently, but it's not ideal for me for a few reasons.
I would volunteer for reviewing whatever you have...
Thank you...
Thank you everyone for your fantastic feedback regarding product review. We have been inundated with enquiries about this product and holder are finally in stock, link below. We have chosen number of forum members for the review and review offer is now closed.
XDA Orbit holders are due within next 7-10days. All others are in stock and ready to dispatch.
HTC Trinity / P3600, Orange SPV M700, Qtek P3600, Dopod D810 / CHT9100
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=18786
HTC Artemis / P3300, Orange SPV M650, T-Mobile Comact III, Qtek G200, Dopod P800W
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=18789
HTC TyTN / Hermes, Orange SPV M3100, T-Mobile MDA Vario II, O2 XDA Trion, Vodafone 1605, Qtek 9600
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=18780
HTC Advantage / T-Mobile Ameo
http://www.pdahut.com/store/product.php?productid=18794
Thank you for your support
PDAHut said:
Thank you everyone for your fantastic feedback regarding product review. ... We have chosen number of forum members for the review and review offer is now closed.
XDA Orbit holders are due within next 7-10days. All others are in stock and ready to dispatch.
Thank you for your support
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So who received these car mounts for a review? Someone can put a review online with pictures? Cause on the site of the vendor, I only see a small picture of the mount with the device in it. I would love to see pics from this with device, and also hear from other users what they think of this car mount. Cause I'm looking for a car mount for the Orbit. And right now, I'm thinking to get myself a Brodit mount, except someone can tell me this new one is better...
Many thanks
Hello' guys
I am pretty satisfied with my 8502 with Wm6.1, Spb home and other appl, but there are still some minor issue that I overvome on my old Kaiser with Wm6.5 or even with a 6.1 cooked rom.
I see lots of people working, cooking, flashing different type of mobile, but no one on this 8502.
Nevertheless it is not a bad phone: Touch, querty, Gps, Wifi, Microsd... what else?
Since Imate closed, I think that lot of people have bought this phone due to the extremely low price, so many people could be interested in upgrading and developing a specific rom.... isn't it?
thanks
fausto
i-mate 8502: Anybody sells display or phone? /alguién vende pantalla o teléfono?
Good afternoon, folks
I was relatively happy with my i-mate ultimate 8502 till I dropped it and the display broke.
As I'm against buying new stuff if you can at a reasonable price fix something, I'm asking:
is anybody willing to sell almost altrusistically a display or even the whole phone? We could do it through the normal channels (paypal, google, ebay,whatever). Or in person, I'me based in Spain.
Warm regards,
Manuel