I havent found this anywhere so i thought i'd ask anyone who has the xda1 and 2.
Ive just ordered an imate (xda2), as i broke the screen of my original xd (dropped it).
Everyone here must know how much the xda sucks as far as signal strength goes, compared to other phones, my old panasonic GD35 was twice as good as my xda, even when the xda is connected to a car kit with an external antenna( the old panasonic has no car kit) :?: .
Has this issue been fixed in the imate/xda2, how much bettter is the reception/signal strength?
i never had any signal str difference between my xda1 and my xda2 and my old motorola cellphone
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I'm currently looking for a BT GPS which one do you advise I cant seem to make up my mind although I'm close to buying a TomTom BT one
What have you and why does it work well ?????
I can recommend either a TomTom BT GPS (ebay for around £80-90) or..... I have a wired version of the TomTom which is cheaper and fits my arkon car xda2 pwered and speakered cradle, and really does work well, and it hides really well into the corner of the windsceen with minimal wires, in fact i have managed to bury mine in the dash.....plus the wired are cheaper too, about £60 on ebay.....any help??
In fact having thought about this, I have a powered xda2 car kit, with GPS and hands free talking for under £100, which aint bad going. Just make sure you get TomTom as the nav software, it really is the best.
Therer are many thread on this, also look at www.pocketgps.co.uk
My advise: buy a cheap BT GPS on ebay. Bought my D-Connex DC-230 (rebadged Holux GR-230) for approx 104 euros (in fact: a BT GPS for the price of a wired one)
When buying, keep in midn you need more than a gps to navigate:
Software
Carkit or Cradle and powerlead (Y-cable)
Dashmount or Windscreen-suction mount
Also verify you wotn have any issue with a heat-resistant windscreen. These type of windscreens have a metal layer that prevents any radio signals coming thru, except for about two spots, mostly next to the mirror behind which you will have to put your gps.
bryson said:
I can recommend either a TomTom BT GPS (ebay for around £80-90) or..... I have a wired version of the TomTom which is cheaper and fits my arkon car xda2 pwered and speakered cradle, and really does work well, and it hides really well into the corner of the windsceen with minimal wires, in fact i have managed to bury mine in the dash.....plus the wired are cheaper too, about £60 on ebay.....any help??
In fact having thought about this, I have a powered xda2 car kit, with GPS and hands free talking for under £100, which aint bad going. Just make sure you get TomTom as the nav software, it really is the best.
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I'll have that if it fits a MDA III pm me and I'll send my telephone number and personal email
I dont sell any of these, I am just a Joe Soap with an XDA2 whom made the plunge!
This link looks interetsing for the sirf GPS with the Arkon kit all in one. I aint seen this one before......However, NO Idea if the MDAIII has the same bottom connector as the XDA2 I guess this is relevant whatever cradle you may jump for.....maybe the seller could advise, or the forum?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=69929&item=5138639767&rd=1
This is the kit I have, and i then bought the tomtom GPS wired with a RJ11 cable that plugs into this cradle and gets its power from the cradle also, to avoid the recharging issues from the BT versions.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3730&item=5138957143&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Any the wiser now?
Tomtom Navigator Bluetooth
Had the Bluetooth running very well with the XDA 2, had occasisional issues where I would have to switch Bluetooth off and then on in order to establish a connection between the GPS reciever and the phone.
I am having no luck with the XDA 2s and the Bluetooth reciever - or rather some luck but most of the time the phone tells me that the Bluetooth device4 has no useable services, upgrading to the lates GPS driver seems to drop the option of using the tomtom BT reciever and I end up having to use the BT outbound serial port 6 in order to get a connection, this will then work fine, if I leave both the XDA2s and the BT reciever running. Switch either one off and I have to re-create all of the BT connections from scratch. Anyone got any suggestions, I love the WiFi in the 2s but Sat Nav is far far more important to me.
GPS BT
Guys,
I have a Leadtek 9537
http://www.leadtek.com/gps/gps_9537_1.html
wich is the same has the FAC BT-30, but way cheaper (obviously, Leadtek makes them)
works find with Tomtom, precise enough
you just need to get the car charger, wich doesn t need to be the Leadtek one.
hope that helps
Ciao
Guzz
Lyon
France
NavMan won't work with WM2003 SE
You may be interested to know that the Navman Smart ST 2 GPS software won't work with WM 2003 SE. The unit bonds, but apparently the software won't work with the VGA capable display driver, even though we are stuck with 1/4 VGA on our XDA's.
After all the work put in by people in this forum to get the XDA II working with a serial port, I finally had the XDA II Navman 4400 working very well, spent 6 weeks cruising round Europe with hardly a drama, apart from some very out of date maps (Cruising through paddocks instead of new motorways). Using external aerial I had no problems getting signals in Paris, and the unit picked up within seconds of leaving a tunnel.
Version 3 is available in Oz, but even this needs a patch apparently. Navman working on it, possibly February 05 I hear.
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Camstech said:
You may be interested to know that the Navman Smart ST 2 GPS software won't work with WM 2003 SE. The unit bonds, but apparently the software won't work with the VGA capable display driver, even though we are stuck with 1/4 VGA on our XDA's.
After all the work put in by people in this forum to get the XDA II working with a serial port, I finally had the XDA II Navman 4400 working very well, spent 6 weeks cruising round Europe with hardly a drama, apart from some very out of date maps (Cruising through paddocks instead of new motorways). Using external aerial I had no problems getting signals in Paris, and the unit picked up within seconds of leaving a tunnel.
Version 3 is available in Oz, but even this needs a patch apparently. Navman working on it, possibly February 05 I hear.
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Actually after recently installing the Merged 2.02.t1WWE & 2.06.00WWE ROMs, Navman is working better than ever before! I'm using Navman 4410 SmartST Version 2 and the great thing about WM2003SE is that I don't have to check the GPS box everytime I want to use GPS!
Hi,
Has anyone got any experience of using the Logitech Mobile Pro BT headset with the BA ? I have an SPV M2000 and seriously considering buying this becausde it has got good reviews: boom microphone which cuts out a lot of noise so your buddies can hear you clearly at the other end. It also has windstop technology built in that cuts out the wind noise when your driving with the window open.
Opinions appreciated!
Thanks
K
kadabra said:
Hi,
Has anyone got any experience of using the Logitech Mobile Pro BT headset with the BA ? I have an SPV M2000 and seriously considering buying this becausde it has got good reviews: boom microphone which cuts out a lot of noise so your buddies can hear you clearly at the other end. It also has windstop technology built in that cuts out the wind noise when your driving with the window open.
Opinions appreciated!
Thanks
K
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Honestly, my experience with the Logitech has been mixed. While I didn't have a problem with it with my 3650, it DOES have issues with the SPV M2000 ( which is what I have, running 3500 BT stack, still don't trust the 3900 enough to switch to it ). I think the issues I had ( I'm trying out a Moto HS850 for a week. I'll give it a week. ) have had more to do with the BA's poor BT implementation than the Logitech itself. My issues primarily had to do with volume ( I could not EVER find a comfortable volume level, usually even turned up, it was always too low to be useful with the SPV ).
There's the ever-present static, and then there were issues with not being able to switch to it.
As always....your mileage may vary....
After some advice. I am slowly getting through the suite of products. Was a proud owner of a Wizard, currently using a Tornado, but am very interested in the StarTrek.
Can anyone offer some advice on the difference between the 2 products and what people recommend. I'm tempted to change to go for the smaller flip style set up as my only problem with PDA Phone devices has always been the size.
Any advice much appreciated.
I personally LOVE the Flip phone
Owning both I do believe the Tornado is the better device, but I think the Qtek 8500 aka HTC StrTrk is way more sexy.
My personal pro's and cons:
- 8500 lighter then the Tornado, it's also thinner so easier to take with you.
- 8500 clamshell design protects the display.
- 8500 keyboard is way easier to use with one hand, Tornado's keys are very small and close to each other, to small and close for one hand use (without dropping the phone).
- 8500 is black.
- 8500 is cheaper.
- 8500 supports A2DP profile, but....
- 8500 has lousy sound quality since it play's soundfiles at the lowest sound quality. The 200Mhz CPU can hardly handle the A2DP profile as it is built in the 8500, that's why the factory setting is set to play at the lowest sound quality. One needs to (security-) unlock the phone to alter registry settings and to make the 8500 play at a higher quality. To get these files to play at a higher quality without clipping, you need to overclock the processor with OmapClock to at least 240Mhz.
So... the Tornado is the better MP3 player. There is a world of difference here!! I'm sure A2DP profile will be available for the Tornado in the next ROM update, untill then you can use the Tornado A2DP patch someone made to get your Bluetooth Stereo Profile. It works better then the built in A2DP profile in the 8500...
- Tornado has WiFi.
- Tornado has much better battery life, there's a difference in day's here.
- Tornado has slightly better sound quality during phone calls.
- Tornado has a standard mini-USB connector for connection to your PC.
- Tornado has a standard 2.5mm jack for your headset.
- Tornado uses Mini-SD (2GB capacity soon 4GB capacity) instead of the 8500's Micro-SD (1GB capacity soon 2GB capacity).
So a few points to consider. I must say I use the 8500 more than the Tornado due to it's lesser weight and more sexy looks. But if you intend to listen to music a lot with your phone, go for the Tornado. WiFi is a strong consideration too. If both points are of no importance to you, you might want to keep some money in your pocket and go for the slim and black (or pink if you want) 8500.
Good luck with deciding
roma!
I totaly agree, you could not put it beter.
I also having 3 devices prefer the 8500 since the clamshel design is really, really handy (even if it only for a reason that you do not need to lock the keys after you use the phone aslip it in the pocket, and then unlock them first before use)
And the 8500 is Sooooooooo Sexy....
I also find it more comfortable to talk to since when you talk with it it forms like a cradle around your fase..
Many thanks Guys for your help....really appreciate it.
Really fancy the startrek. Only concerns now will be whether I can cope with the weaker battery (although I could get a spare), and how the startrek would deal with Tomtom mobile - although I'm still having trouble getting that to work with my Tornado (despite calling my external GPS receiver 'GPS').
Anyway, thanks again...PNA
QTEK 8500 works perfect with TOMTOM Mobile 5 by me. I use it on a daily basis. I did have to get the latest version though form t-mobile site I beleive version 5.20
Also I had to application unlock the phone, which is a simple registry tweak. MAKE SURE you do the reg tweak first before you install TomTom since if you do that after you shall need to activate TT5 again since the device ID changes. Very weird, and I had the problem. It took me two weeks to get throught to TT support what exactly happend.
Same here, no problem with TomTom Mobile 5.20. Also application/security unlocked the phone before installing TTM5. Use is every day. Since yesterday have me a Brodit passive holder with a car charger for the 8500 so battery life is good enough for me. Battery life is shorter then the Tornado but hasn't got me in any trouble so far.
yea, I also can say that with normal use it lasts about two days, although I do turn it off at night. I love the smartphone feature to be able to switch the phone off. Because in my MDA Vario and PRO I have to turn the flight mode on in order to be off line.
If I get the choise it would definitely be the startrek. Very very handy and confortable to use. I have not got a tornado, but always had a phone with the keys in front and hated it always. Now the fact that it is a clamshel design it is great.
Hi all
Has anyone come across a fixed car kit for the Hermes/TyTN? I
have got a brodit kit & charger and currently using it via BT with the Audi MMI, but as with most BT kits it varies between acceptable and awful (both in terms of signal strength and call quality).
When I put the SIM into the old nokia phone and plug it into the cradle in the armrest, the signal and call quility improves significantly - hence the request. Therefore, is there such a thing as a fixed Hermes kit? Alternatively, is there any way of improving the signal with a BT kit - and is the call quality any good??
TIA
You could go for a THBBury (UNI System 8) kit with the TyTN cradle for it.
I am just about to install this setup in my car over the next week so I will let you know how I get on.
http://www.bury.com/ and http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=141685 show you what is involved.
John
paul_o said:
Hi all
Has anyone come across a fixed car kit for the Hermes/TyTN? I
have got a brodit kit & charger and currently using it via BT with the Audi MMI, but as with most BT kits it varies between acceptable and awful (both in terms of signal strength and call quality).
When I put the SIM into the old nokia phone and plug it into the cradle in the armrest, the signal and call quility improves significantly - hence the request. Therefore, is there such a thing as a fixed Hermes kit? Alternatively, is there any way of improving the signal with a BT kit - and is the call quality any good??
TIA
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I have a Brodit cradle too. The Audi MMI works fine now with the TyTN, took some time as I had to update both the TyTN's ROM and the MMI to the latest versions. Now the MMI can read the TyTN's contacts and Missed/Received calls lists.
However, I don't thing the MMI is quite compatible with the TyTN's SAP profile. This is the reason why you're getting better results with the Nokia. The Nokia's SAP is Audi's reference profile (as most phones these days are Nokias). The Audi Bluetooth module is actually a full phone, which takes over your SIM card in the Nokia (via the SAP profile). The MMI has it's own antenna and no voice data actually flows over the Bluetooth connection. This is only used to access the SIM card.
With the TyTN, this is a different story - all data goes over Bluetooth (including voice) and the signal is also that of the TyTN - the external antenna of the Audi is not used at all in this case .
I'll keep trying with new ROM updates and see if I get more luck.
AJAX
Hi Paul_o,
I have the THB carkit. However it is not hardwired, but bluetooth.
Sometimes my Tytn switches of bluetooth by it self.
I have upgrade to vp3G's WM6 ROM with radio 1.48. Bluetooth problems are less frequent as before with original WM5 dutch.
djwillis said:
You could go for a THBBury (UNI System 8) kit with the TyTN cradle for it.
I am just about to install this setup in my car over the next week so I will let you know how I get on.
http://www.bury.com/ and http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=141685 show you what is involved.
John
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@ djwillis:
Any news on the kit?
@ajax007:
Appreciate the info re:Audi MMI, but as the company car is going back in 3 weeks I reckon the Bury kit is the way forward in the new car...
Anyone look at the 20SM from Garmin? Pricey but cool looking. Might have to get one for Xmas
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Garmin-Mobi...ryZ58047QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Anyone look at the 20SM from Garmin? Pricey but cool looking. Might have to get one for Xmas
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Garmin-Mobi...ryZ58047QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Erm, exactly why would Hermes users want this??
Don't know if I'm hijacking the thread but I'm also looking in getting a handfree BT kit for the car. I don't need my 8525 to be cradled in, just have it connect automatically like in my wife's Lexus. Of course I can always buy a new car with BT but I was hoping to spend a little less than that...
paul_o said:
Erm, exactly why would Hermes users want this??
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Erm.. sorry, the ebay auction was clearly geared towards the bundle software for blackberry. The 20SM is universal.
Has bluetooth GPS built into the base, and can also charge the handheld. Includes Bluetooth Handsfree operation as well
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=405
I wanted to gift my dad a New android Phone , since he as been a great dad and me being a guy with absolutely nothing to offer of value to him, thought A phone would be a good Idea
But that actually turned out a bad Idea, He has A nokia X2 , yeah the same 4 speaker monster with Wireless FM, He likes to pass his time as a retired person with the phone in his pocket with radio on
SO the challenge. an android phone with Wireless FM, but here in India it turned out a nightmare. Many small time companies like MAxx, sansui sell Android phones claiming they have wireless FM ,but when I got it delivered and switched on FM, it was asking for handsfree !
So after purchasing around 5 phones and sending back/ reselling them losing a bit of money , I found a Android phone with Wireless FM Lenovo P770 :fingers-crossed:
This got a new set of problems to me. First the reception is weak, second I located the internal antenna of the radio and there is no Metal receiving aid of any sort provided by Lenovo ( the Nokia X2 has a aluminum back cover to act as antenna, even SE Live Walkman has a slot on back cover for FM , but this model has long been phased out
the Internal Antenna spot, If I put my finger on it or touch it with a metal hanger gives very good output, but remove it and the signal just vanishes , I tried chocolate cover foil , some gimmicky sticker claiming to improve signals in phone, nothing worked
So my query to all my friends here is , is there a way to improve wireless FM signal ?