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anyone notice a yellow hue on the xda #iis when at an angle???
They are all like that
can't say i've noticed it on mine... I did have that problem on my Ipaq 4150 though.
Just received 11 x IIs and haven't noticed a problem with any so far (seems to be a better screen than the iPaq 4150)
The screen is garbage!!! I hate my O2 XDAIIs. The XDAII was such a better unit. Windows Mobile SE is very limited to software that you can use as well. Wifi works good, but thats about it. I had issues with mine turning on by itself! :shock: lol The SD cards half the time wouldn't read so you would have to do a softboot. Is the unit even capable of using a mmc card? I couldn't get my 1gb mmc card to work, but my 512 sd did work after numerous softboots.
Every program I have works fine on my PDA2K (same machine). Almost all of them had the pop-up saying it wasn't designed for this version etc. etc., but install anyway and they work fine.
My screen isn't garbage, not sure what you are complaining about.
I can't remember anywhere that it says the SD slot can read MMC, XDA IIs/PDA2K advertising. I know this is possible on some SD slots, but they actually mention it from what I remember reading.
Are you using a generic SD version or a major brand? I haven't had any issues with all the SD cards we've deployed (except one failed and had to be replaced by Sandisk). We have a mix of generic brands, Sandisk normal and Sandisk ULTRA (way faster than anything else).
i can use sd & mmc cards on my mda 3 no problem
Unluckily mine's screen turns also into hard yellow when looking at it in not 90 degrees Anyone has any ideas against this? Like some contrast tool? Maybe I'll make some picturesa of the screen from different angles and post them here, so you can compare them to yours...
the new blue angel device's screen is garbage.. just like the new Himalaya screens.. yellow hue.. not readable in any angle other than 90.. and a big contrast problem...
my i-mate has the best screen i've seen ever in a pocket pc.. it was bought more than a year ago and ive never seen any screen like mine..
HTC has changed their screen suppliers.. i have known before that the Himalaya screens are made by sony... this was the case when the xda II was first introduced to the world... but after that they changed the screen in order to make more funds...
the same story:
a small company will give you more features than a big company for the same money...
the small company gets bigger..
now the small company is a big company..
and we have to find another small company to get great devices
one word..
I'm using my old i-mate and ive sold my pda2k
Solution:
I'll buy a damaged XDA II for cheap, take the screen out and put it in my PDA2k, what do you think? )
screen is absolute junk
Got my QTEK 9090 yesterday. Great little device. I like everything about it but 1 thing: the screen. It is absolute garbage :evil: !!! Speaking of yellow hue, this screen is junk. Amazing that they sell this at all. My 2,5 yrs old XDA I has a much better screen. Luckily this QTEK is a loaner (the Dutch importer couldn't deliver yet but promised he could, so we all got demo units for the time being).
I think we will cancel the order and look for something else. The only question is: for what :?: What other device is comparable to the QTEK 9090 but has a decent screen :?:
Solution:
I'll buy a damaged XDA II for cheap, take the screen out and put it in my PDA2k, what do you think? )
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this seems the only solution.. I'm ready to buy another Blue Angel and do this but where??
where can i send my two devices to change the screen...
another thing.. i don't think it's that easy to replace the screens... because i once sent an i-mate to ppctechs and they told me that they can replace SOME screens while they cant replace SOME.. so if HTC have more than one screen connectors for one model what do you think for two?? :lol:
Xda IIi screen quality question
Who knows if the new Xda IIi (also known as HTC "Alpine") has the same yellow hue quality issue as the HTC "Blue Angel" ? If not we'll abandon the QTEK 9090 and go for the Alpine.
Another reason apart from the outrageous screen quality is the slider keyboard. My colleagues are quite big guys with big hands and fingers. It's quite impossible for them to press just 1 key at a time with their fat fingers, so for them the slider keyboard is quite unusable. And since it adds up to the size of the device, why not leave it out we're thinking.
Weird, I got my xdaIIs a few days ago and can see No discolouring at all, the screen is readable upto a near 45 degree angle, AND i am using a screen protector!, mabye it was just a bad batch, my screen is amazingly sharp
I had an old ipaq previously, that was slightly yellowy but not too bad, this is better
There is always compromises manufacturers have to make with a tft......
Yes, there is a yellow hue wich I don't have on my MDA II, but if I hold my Qtek 9090 outside in the daylight it is much better to read than my MDA II.
I think calling the Qtek 9090 screen carbage is extremely exaggerated.
I also get the yellow-screen problem on my 9090.
However, the quality of the screen in general *seems* to be better than on all the 2020's in the office.
However, the quality of the screen in general *seems* to be better than on all the 2020's in the office.
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these "all 2020's" you talk about are from the "new screen devices" search for someone with an "old" 2020 and see how better his/her device is..
Yes, there is a yellow hue wich I don't have on my MDA II, but if I hold my Qtek 9090 outside in the daylight it is much better to read than my MDA II.
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I've heard a lot about this daylight reading thing...
but that's nothing..
I didnt buy the pda2k to read it in the sunlight.. it's a pda which is in 99% you dont have to use at daylight...
still im searching for someone who is able to replace my old xdaII screen with blue angel device..
new QTEK 9090 with great screen
My QTEK 9090 has been replaced today. And guess what: NO YELLOW HUE anymore :!: :!: :!: The new device has a great quality screen. Man, am I happy Happy happy joy joy
Re: new QTEK 9090 with great screen
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My QTEK 9090 has been replaced today. And guess what: NO YELLOW HUE anymore :!: :!: :!: The new device has a great quality screen. Man, am I happy Happy happy joy joy
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Yeah, for all those *****in' about their screens, you need to take your unit back and swap it for the latest batch (unless the store is still trying to get rid of units from the original batch). The latest batch seems fine. Loads of people are now reporting great screens, fantastic voice quality (mine is the best of any cellphone I've ever used), solid keyboards and good wi-fi. Though the bluetooth is still garbage and will be until the ROM updates are released.
I'm about to purchase an i-mate PDA2k (couldn't get my older i-mate to work with the Sandisk 256MB + Wi-Fi SD Card). Still mixed feelings between the PDA2k and the whatever i-mate calls the XDAIIi (haven't seen it yet from i-mate). I have the option of purchasing the PDA2k from several places. How can one tell if it is from the latest batch? Serial Number? ROM version? Screen color identical to older i-mate?
Sorry to post here but I didnt see a trade section. Hi guys I have a unlocked two month old super jam running the anansky 1.11 27mb flash storage rom. I also have a boxwave rubber case with protective screen cover. I love it but I think I would like the bigger screen and slide out keyboard. anyone want to trade for a unlocked blue angel or any of the blue angel line. Oh it has to be unlocked as I am in the states
what do you mean a super jam?
Can you post a picture?
I may be interested i have a SX66 UNLOCKED
i know super.
Do you have all the boxes and plastics and accessorys?
yes I have all of the boxes and accesories. plus the boxwave case along with origional case. and super jam means I sent it to the ppc techs and got the mem upgraded to 128 mb
last question is it imate?
is it 850 or 900?
im very interested
Hi all,
I have a 6 month old 'as new' XDA2s for sale.
It has been unlocked by O2 (I have been using vodafone).
It has all its original packing and manuals etc and is still under its 2 year warranty obviously.
It also has some extras:
512MB SD card
usb sync/charge cable
brando leather case - http://shop.brando.com.hk/bwxdaIIsleatherhardcase.php
Make me an offer...email me at [email protected]
Rich
I have also listed this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5800921302&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&rd=1
Rich
Finally took the plunge and got myself the Orbit
This is my first non-Palmos pda/phone! My last phone was the Treo 650.
Can anyone suggest where I can get a good quality screen protector for the Orbit available in the UK?
- Which 'Killer apps' do I need to get?. In particular looking for apps that improve one handed operations. Mainly going to be using the PIM applications, sms texting and ebook reading & GPS of course!
- Any Silicone cases available yet?
TIA
Must have application for onehanders is a small utility called AE Button Plus at http://ae.inc.ru/aebplus.php. This allows you to map any number of system functions and applications to buttons (each button can acquire 3 more functions by double, triple and long press). For instance, I have mapped the mouse courser to a double click of a button. I have also mapped my ok button so that it really closes applications on a long press.
I know I sound like a sales rep but I am just a appreciative user.
Guys, this page is not complete yet, but it should be made so:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Must_have_tools
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imef2k said:
Finally took the plunge and got myself the Orbit
This is my first non-Palmos pda/phone! My last phone was the Treo 650.
Can anyone suggest where I can get a good quality screen protector for the Orbit available in the UK?
- Which 'Killer apps' do I need to get?. In particular looking for apps that improve one handed operations. Mainly going to be using the PIM applications, sms texting and ebook reading & GPS of course!
- Any Silicone cases available yet?
TIA
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Although you'll probably find some UK seller, I've previously purchased from the following two websites. Both are reliable. No news about silicone cases, still on the lookout for them.
http://www.boxwave.com (US)
http://shop.brando.com.hk (Hong Kong)
i agree- AEB Plus is a must have
The few must have Apps for me are:
SBP Pocket Plus
SBP Backup (FULL system backup on SD card)
SBP Finance (I syncronise with Quicken, works with MS Money as well)
WinamPAQ (if you like Winamp you'll like this)
wmIRC (chat on all IRC networks, quite good)
Agile Messenger (all messenger programs in one AOL, Yahoo, etc)
AvantGo (all news, and more, anytime)
eWallet (secured information)
All others, please feel free to share.
Must haves
The Brando Ultra Clear screen protectors are excellent. The one on my old MDA is 18 months old & still as new.
Also, software...SPB PocketPlus and SPB Diary are well worth the money.
Silicon cases available on Ebay
Hi,
Bought a silicon case for my P3300 on ebay last month, from Hong Kong, only about €5 + €4 shippingcost or something. Available in black,grey,white,blue,rose i saw. This guy sells also the P3300 desk cradle!
LeeFROnline or something is his name, just search worldwide on p3300 case or cradle. Fast 10d delivery to Europe.
Cheers
Innovator
heres a list of killer games and apps
APPS:
resco explorer
pocket mechanic
pocket snapshot
compact net framework
tom tom 6.0.20
screen rotate software (rotate the screen like on the older mda's)
socket wifi companion
opera browser or mini browser
xpu scaler
webcamer plus
convert ce prp
ChecklistPro 2007 v5.0
dial pad skins
orb https://mycast.orb.com/orb/html/index.html
vibrating keypad
virual earth mobile (google earth)
loan calc
wm10 skins
converter ce pro
pv player
etc etc .....
GAMES:
k ralley
3d chopper fight
arcade park
m team
firetop mountain
enslave
atomic dreams ghost n goblins
firepower on rush
aqua force
pocket jigsaw
sky racer
skyforce
stuntcar extreme
raging thunder
my little tank
sid sux
volcano island
nine hole golf
shark attack
crazy cart
jazz jack rabit
marbleworlds
siberian strike
rick dangerousely
snails
toki tori
tommy k special ops
gyroid fighter
need for speed high stakes
racing days
g prime............
etc
etc
http://www.pxdxa.com/
enjoy
Resco Explorer 2005 for Pocket PC (v5.42)
Is this the right version for the HTC P3300 to get?
Just want to know before I end up getting the wrong one.
I use exactly that version, works great!
All good ideas, and i would certianly recommend SPB Pocket+ and SPB Diary but i would err on the side of caution and get a solid case if possible.
After some little chav twat barged past me in the street and knocked my Orbit out of my hand, I can't help wondering if one of the aluminium cases might have saved some of the damage done when the car ran over it!! the extra money for the extra protection they can give these very expensive phones is worth it.
I never did manage to catch him to give him a damn good kicking!
Aluminium hard case
rhedgehog said:
All good ideas, and i would certianly recommend SPB Pocket+ and SPB Diary but i would err on the side of caution and get a solid case if possible.
After some little chav twat barged past me in the street and knocked my Orbit out of my hand, I can't help wondering if one of the aluminium cases might have saved some of the damage done when the car ran over it!! the extra money for the extra protection they can give these very expensive phones is worth it.
I never did manage to catch him to give him a damn good kicking!
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I bought an Aluminium case that fits on the belt it swivels, but three times the case has caught on something and opened, launching my Qtek 9100 on to concrete, luckily only a few minor scratches.. they ought to have some form of latch system to prevent accidental openings. If anyone sees one with a latch system then please advise...
If you chaps want a bomb proof case for your Artemis have a look at the Otter box range, excellent for protection, but not too practical when in the city (great for fell walking though) and waterproof - mine fits very nice inside the 1900 style case - Mike
rhedgehog - I don't think that the aluminum case would have saved your phone from the car.
martia - I am sure a quick trip to a hardware or jewelry store would be able to find a practical solution as in putting a latch on the case so it doesn't open up unexpectedly.
mikealder - what is the exact model that you are using so others can get the same one?
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fits very nice inside the 1900 style case - Mike
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see this link for more details http://www.otterbox.com/products/pda_cases/1900/ As I say its more for out walking/ climbing etc. You would get strange looks using the Arte in one of these in the city centre - and you would need a bluetooth headset to use the phone (but thats easy) - Mike
Hi patel989,
Where did you get those games from as I really want a few of them (Jazz Jackrabbit etc)
So as not to hi-jack the post Resco explorer, keyboard, picture viewer are great programs and I could not do without Pocket breeze.
Grogo said:
The few must have Apps for me are:
SBP Pocket Plus
SBP Backup (FULL system backup on SD card)
SBP Finance (I syncronise with Quicken, works with MS Money as well)
WinamPAQ (if you like Winamp you'll like this)
wmIRC (chat on all IRC networks, quite good)
Agile Messenger (all messenger programs in one AOL, Yahoo, etc)
AvantGo (all news, and more, anytime)
eWallet (secured information)
All others, please feel free to share.
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OMG Thanks Do you also get a weird message when starting winap on Windows Mobile 5 though???
Today Player is a cool mp3 player on today screen, also shows battery & memory bars when not playing music, free download at http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=811
Keypad
I'm looking for a mobile phone style keypad so I can enter SMS messages from the virtual keyboard.
The phone dialer is great, but you can't send SMS messages like that.
Has anyone seen any software that can do that?
just wondering is their such a product which looks and acts like a normal wallet but can hold my dopod p800w?
thanks, Mackz
there are loads on ebay
still can find any....any links?
What a great idea. I would also like to get one. I did a search on eBay and all I got was stuff for the G1.
Here's one option:
http://www.eforcity.com/universal-w...edit-card-holder-clip-large-cothxxxxlc40.html
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Here's one option:
http://www.eforcity.com/universal-w...edit-card-holder-clip-large-cothxxxxlc40.html
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I bought one of these and the concept is good but the quality is rubbish.
As I'm out of the office a lot I used an extended battery and my Dopod P800W still fits in the case section of this one. Unfortunately the credit card slots are super small and thin, Getting a card is in an accomplishment, getting it out again without using pliers is near impossible. Yes it will probably loosen up over time but I'll probably snap a card first.
The slot with the window (for an ID card or license) is shorter than a standard card so the end of the card sticks out just short of the zip. Last complaint is the material is a very cheap fake leather.
If the same design was made properly it would suit me well as it could carry my frequently used travel cards such as corporate credit card, hire car ID, drivers license, frequently flyer membership card all with my phone.
If you know of other options to this one please post.
Here are some other cases but I do not know if they will fit the Artemis.
Link
Link
Link
Thanks.
Your 3rd link is for the case I bought and it really is rubbish.
1st link is for a different size phone.
2nd link only has the one card slot.
Thanks anyway.
Funny, i had the same problem exactley!!!
Try this Chanel Line Cambon Zipped wallet. If you dont like this specific model, you have planty of more!!!
Artemis Wallet.
Best ones I have seen are from Krusell
They are expensive, but the leather is really good and the manufacturing is excellent.
http://www.krusell.se/
I have seen them online in several places, but also in stock in local electronics stores in my city at a much more reasonable price. Not for all telephone models, tough...