I know it is no big deal, but maybe we should add the Cingular logo as a valid carrier for the USA.
Also, how about adding the label Siemens SX66 as a model number so my ROM versions could be filled out there (instead of on my signature)...
System admins, can I assist in this effort?
Yeah, and we could also add Blue Angel, Alpine and Magician to the used Devices.
Related
Hi Im a bit of a n00b, and I am looking to buy the XDAIIS off f ebay or something like that. I am aware that the o2 version of the phone is called the XDA IIs but what are the other names for it?
Also is there any difference between them?
What would you recomend going for and are there any similar phones that are better value for money?
The XDAIIs is the O2 brand name for the device made by HTC under the name Blue Angel.
Its also for sale a ie. MDAIII from T-Mobile, PDA2K from iMate, 9090 from Qtek and (if i am correct) MVP2000 from Orange.
See the Blue Angel forum pages for more specific info
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The XDAIIs is the O2 brand name for the device made by HTC under the name Blue Angel.
Its also for sale a ie. MDAIII from T-Mobile, PDA2K from iMate, 9090 from Qtek and (if i am correct) MVP2000 from Orange.
See the Blue Angel forum pages for more specific info
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For Orange the name is SPV M2000 :wink:
Do Virgin and Voafone not have a version?
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Do Virgin and Voafone not have a version?
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Vodafone going to release one called VPA or VDA forgot how it called
Siemens name for Blue Angel
Under the Siemens name, it is called the SX66
Here in Australia they are either O2 XDAIIs or Imate PDA2K and Imate PDA2k EVDO (CDMA) the latter two onlu sold through Telstra.
Graeme
It is being reported the Siemens will either close and abandon its mobile phone operation or try to sell it off. The final decision is set for a Jan 27 board of directors meeting. Siemens inability to stabilize and make profitable its mobile phone operation are quoted as the reasons for the decision.
So maybe this was the real reason the Cingular pulled the SX66 off the marketplace. Given that Cingular relied heavily on Siemens for many of its phones, I am willing to be that Cingular got a heads up and decided to cut thier losses. Thank goodness that the SX66 has the rest of the Blue Angel community for on going updates and support as it would now seem that it is a total orphan from both Cingular and Siemens. Too bad as I have finally got my SX66 working really well.
David
Cingular is currently evaluating the Siemens Blue Angel (unknown designation) with edge support that can transition to 3G when the infrastructure is available. It wasn't that they pulled the s66 but sold out very fast and was already in discussions for next gen PPC phone.
Raptor
Sorry for the n00b question - I couldn't find the proper search terms to answer my question.
I'm currently checkin' out the XDA IIs, MDA III, SX66, etc on eBay, and the prices vary pretty widely. You can pick up a SX66 for ~$600, but an XDA IIs is around ~$800, as is the MDA III.
My question is, how different are they? I'm in the US, so I think the SX66 is the most easily obtainable, but how restrictive/overbearing is the Cingular firmware? I'd unlock the device, of course. I'd like to use T-Mobile service (since I'm already on a family plan), so I could get the MDA III, but I'd end up paying ~$200 more for the phone itself. If I were to get the SX66 (or the XDA IIs if I could find it cheaper), could I flash in a T-Mobile firmware and/or any newer international stuff and maintain all functionality? Or is there any benefit at all to use a firmware that's associated with your provider?
I did read that the Siemens version is PH20B1, versus the PH20B of the other iterations of the device. Any problems that I may need to overcome? Also, what's the definition of a "cooked" firmware (as I see in many people's signatures)?
Thanks in advance.
if buying a blue angel in the UK, which version is the one to shoot for?
looks aside, (O2 looks better in black) which provider offers good tech support + software support over the others?
I hear O2 getting slagged on a regular basis when it comes to component replacements for example, particularly where whistling screen faults are concerned. does t-mobile or orange win out here?
I know the O2 asis rom is supposed to be quite nice but are people finding MDA III from tmobile or M2000 orange more reliable out of the box for example. are tmobile slow at software releases, are orange, who's tend to be better?
I've decided on a blue angel over a IIi but nothing hurts to poll for a bit of opinion and see which Blue Angel has advantages over other types. I've read the wiki and while I found upgrading my XDA 1 and cooking rom's for it doable, I don't feel confident thus far at repeating the feat on the Blue angel so am looking at an off the shelf blue one for now.
can people give me a precis of their experience here that allows me to make an informed choice.
thanks
I've always found Orange to be the best provider, last time I was with them they actually have people at the other end of the telephone who want to help. They also didn't charge you for calling customer services (which I just found out T-Mobile do. Cheeky bastards).
I'd avoid O2 if possible, but I think all mobile phone operators suck, so I'd get it from whoever has the cheapest handset/plan for you.
Upgrading the ROM means all the phones are the same.
Chris
I've had XDA and XDAII from O2 and CS was OK when you actually spoke to someone who knew anything about the XDA models. Billing was an absolute nightmare though!
I've had MDAIII from T-Mobile since last October. Customer services are very helpful (and Free). CS have spent hours on the phone with me when I've been trying to sort out problems with unsupported upgrades from the internet and have even phoned me back on a landline so we could tinker with the MDAIII and talk at the same time.
The device is very stable out of the box. Only upgrade so far has included the Blackberry client which I use constantly and it only costs £10/month for 50mb of data. They have crappy GPRS tariffs though.
I've got Orange C500 and never had any problems with CS, but then I've never really had any problems with the C500.
I think Orange is the best provider, the support is excellent, plus if you look at the orange developer site you can see whats happening.
But I bought the O2 XDA IIs (for the black) and unlocked it. I now run the i-mate 1.40 ROM on it, with the O2 Plus add-on.
I would like to know if the samsung captivate glide has a CE certificate. I would like to buy one and ship it to europe, but it won't get through customs if it doesn't have such a label.
I cannot find this information anywhere (not even with samsung US support), so I would like to ask if someone who has a captivate glide could check the label under the battery which displays IMEI number etc. If it has a CE label, the letters CE should be on there in capital. If it is unclear what I mean, a close up picture of the label would be sufficient. (maybe it's a good idea to cross out the IMEI number in paint or so)
Thanks in advance!
I can't find a CE-Label.
But personally I had no problems importing the Glide to Germany.
I used Borderlinx as import service.
The under-battery label bears no such marking. (And why would it? CE is Europe only, and this is a device intended for use only with two carriers, both of which only operate in North America.)
For what it's worth, the battery itself has the CE mark, but I suspect it's a generic battery used in a variety of Samsung devices.
-E- You got me curious and I read Wikipedia for a while. It sounds like you can legally affix the CE marking yourself if you fill out some paperwork and take certain steps.