http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/htc-blue-angel-en.shtml
Full review, well done at (mobile.review.com)
my comment on the 9090
If you dont already have a XDA II, it is worth it i think
if you do own a xda2 its a wast of money
if you really want wifi, buy a sd wifi card, aint that expensive and when u browse the inet with it you dont need the 1 gig sd card or so you just replaced..
windows 2003se is comming for xda2 so horizontal browsing is possible soon
the keyboard is nice, you can also buy a bluetooth one or a click on unit
I agree. it is totally useless if u own xda2,qtek2020 or mda2.
I find such onboard keyboards very annoying and it only makes the pda thicker and heavier. BT keyboard from Stowaway is now available in the Netherlands for around 119 - 139 EUR. Temporarily out of stock though
Does the new 9090 support BT profile for listening to audio and not only makeing phone calls? I want to listen to mp3s on my BT headset.... :lol:
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windows 2003se is coming for xda2 so horizontal browsing is possible soon
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Whats your information on this? Most people understand that SE is NOT coming to the xda 2.
Surur
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On the advice of some people here, I bought a Targus IR keyboard, and was disappointed to see it doesn't work right on WM 2003. I put it on my i-mate, no luck (it actually repeatedly soft-reset my i-mate), then on my old T-Mobile Pocket PC, and it doesn't work (WM 2003, 4.0.5), downgraded my T-mo back to 3.14 and it works fine.
Does anyone else have one of these working on WM 2003?
Yes. See review here:
www.pocketpcpassion.com/forum/showthread.php?s=5baac79508d015f527076ef2322a2efe&threadid=36437
still searching
The review really didn't tell me anything new.. i'm still looking for a way to get this thing working on the XDA or XDA II with Windows Mobile 2003.
Jon.
Targus won't work with my XDA
I have bought a Targus Universal wireless keyboard on the strength of people on this forum saying it works.
I can not get it to work with my XDA I. I tried the latest driver from targus. I even got rid of my custom cooked ROM and put a standard O2 UK ROM on.
When I enable the keyboard my XDA slows down so much it becomes unuseable. If I tap for the start menu it takes about 5 seconds to appear and everything else is just as slow. The XDA does not register anything if I press any keys on the keyboard. Even if I then use the program to disable the keyboard my XDA is to slow to use unitl I do a reset.
Can anyone help as I really don't want to have to try and return the keyboard.
Thanks
Stuart
That slowing down feature is the same as when you try to choose the irda port when using tomtom, I understand its to do with the xda not setting up a virtual port and addressing the port direct, I am no expert and have asked numerous questions about the irda port on xda but never got any answers, on the ipaq the irda shows up as "generic irda" and works great, however on xda it shows as "infrared port" or similar, when a program attempts to acces it the slow down/crash happens.
anyone can advise on less bulky keyboard for XDA I ....
(in ideal world I would additionally say) that works on WM2003
any ideas ??
regards, monika
Targus IR Keyboard with XDA1 + ROM 2002 NOT OK (Different Rom Versions)
Targus IR Keyboard with XDA2 + ROM 2003 NOT OK (Different ROM Versions)
Targus IR Keyboard with XDA1 + ROM 2003 OK. Tested by me with latest Tmobile RUU 4.01.00 and IRKeybd Driver Ver 1.25
thanx for the clarification but can you advise also on .....
something in terms of keyboard that is smaller that is working on WM2003 pls ???
regards
monika
As for the IR keyboard, I only tested Targus, which is somewhat bulky, as you say, but works with XDA 1 and WM2003 (Latest ROM version T-Mobile 4.01.00)
As for standard keyboard (with normal XDA connector, not IR) I have tested the G7B0 which is much slimmer and had no problems at all. It also has a plus: you can charge your XDA while connected to the keyboard with your normal standard charger and the keyboard itself does not need batteries, like the IR ones.
As for the Minus, compared to the Targus one, you will be missing: the emulated mouse, but then..., you are asking for a keyboard, not a mouse
thank you for your input
I might consider give it a try
regards, monika
I upgraded to the latest 4.01.00 ROM and indeed the Targus keyboard now works like a dream.
I had put of upgrading to WM2003 as I tried a while back and could not get GPRS working (O2 UK). This time I have managed to get it working but it does seem slower don't know why.
Thanks for your help
Stuart
you're most welcome :wink:
Ok i just Upgraded the SX56 to the new WM2003 OS.
Since i have not tested the iMate/XDAII, my question is are they the same? Himalaya inside, Wallaby outside?
Info on my tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=7617
Some questions about the OS as well since i am new to the PPC platform:
Is there a way to assign pics to contacts for caller ID like the sony ericsson T610?
Can you guys recommend some cool/ must have, softwares/applications/games for the PPC device? Anything that you feel is worth mentioning would be good! Thanls!
Regards,
Taimur
SX56 + WM2003 = garbage!
Really? how come?
cgigate said:
SX56 + WM2003 = garbage!
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Contrary to your comments the SX56 is running way better than my expectations! i have been using various softwares on it and it runs very well
Even using it as a universal remote for my TV/DVD/Hometheater etc.
Phone ringing is finally audible
Phone and contacts list is much more interactive.
reception is bleeding good!
Onboard 32mb sux but i am using the 256mb SDcard anyways so no compains there.
Battery time is awesome
colors are dull
no cam and no blue tooth but for the price i just cant complain! $350 and its not network locked.
So what garbage part am i missing?
it's not garbage :wink:
You can cook your own rom, I haven't seen any rom kitchens for XDA 2...
I like the universal remote part too. The XDA 2/MDA 2/imate don't use consumer ir =\
All you have to do is get a bluetooth SD card or a wifi card, and then overclock the device to 300 MHz
I like the universal remote part too
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hhmmm i always found it kinda useless that i could use my xda1 as a remote when placing the xda1 30cm in front of the tv or stereo
that was it's range
Thanks!
Thnaks man the Blue tooth does sound sweet! got any brands that you wanna recommend? i am searching but i cant find one that will be concealed once in the slot. the one i saw had antennas etc. on em. Maybe i am looking at the wriong place.
Overclock haha! no i aint going there!!! I have a box of 11 CPUs that i fried so i dont think i can get a replacement if i fry the XDA cpu.
cheers!
Taimur
Rudegar said:
I like the universal remote part too
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hhmmm i always found it kinda useless that i could use my xda1 as a remote when placing the xda1 30cm in front of the tv or stereo
that was it's range
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It does work well for my Philips TV and DVD, which i operate from my bed, but i have the same issue with my Panasonic Theatersystem, for which i have to sit up and extend my hand
my tv is philips aswell and it only worked at a range of 30cm
about bluetooth and wifi then you cant use sdIO cards in a xda1
and no wifi or bluetooth cards i've seen can work without that
Rudegar said:
my tv is philips aswell and it only worked at a range of 30cm
about bluetooth and wifi then you cant use sdIO cards in a xda1
and no wifi or bluetooth cards i've seen can work without that
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30 cm is nothing !! even my Newborn baby is 48 cms the foot of my bed is probably about 4 feet away from the TV so i am using it at atleast 5+ ft or more distance. It could be the software that you are using. The forst Universal Remote that i tried failed to work saying reinitilaising obexchange please soft reset for changes to take place. second one would work right after learning then crashed. the one from pdawin.com works fine for me. makes me extend occasionally though but works!
I bought a Belkin wireless keyboard (F8U1500), but the keyboard drivers don't work with Windows Mobile 5.
Does anybody have any ideas on a good keyboard that will work with the Wizard? I want to do some writing, and lugging my laptop around is a pain.
Thanks.
How about using the one that comes with it
Why would you buy a wizard if you didn't want the keyboard. You should have gone for a JAM.
Well, first off, you can't actually type on that keyboard. You can peck, you can poke, and you can thumb, but there will be no writing of books or articles on that thing. It's too small.
Second, you can't buy a Jam or any of the other HTC handsets in the US. You get the two variants of Wizard, and that's it.
I could have gotten a WM2003 based machine, but there were specific features of WM5 that I wanted: the extended battery life and the non-volatile memory are at the top of my list. I've used Pocket PC's and Palm OS PDA's in the past, and I've always been worried about the batteries dying and losing my data - it happened once, and wouldn't you know I'd been using it heavily the day before.
Even at $500 (I didn't get an activation discount because of stupid recordkeeping on T-Mobile's part), the Wizard is still a good deal. I just looked up a Jam, and it's over $600.
Finally, I didn't know about the Jam, or any of the other HTC products until after I purchased the T-Mobile MDA. I like this product, and I wouldn't trade it for any other PDA I've seen - except maybe Cingular's variant, since I like their keyboard better.
Either way, the fact remains: I need a keyboard that's compatible with my Wizard, and giving me a hard time about what I "should have" bought doesn't help.
If anyone has any serious suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks.
I use the ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard and mouse with my 8125, and the Qtek 9100 I had before it. Work very well togehter.
Drivers are here: http://thinkoutside.com/support/Drivers.asp?ManufacturerID=60&ModelID=357
Regards - John
Thanks. I ordered one of those through EBay ($105 after shipping).
We'll see how well that goes.
the think outside bt is great
i've been using since i had my jam and now the wizard
you made a good choice
chybinj said:
I use the ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard and mouse with my 8125, and the Qtek 9100 I had before it. Work very well togehter.
Drivers are here: http://thinkoutside.com/support/Drivers.asp?ManufacturerID=60&ModelID=357
Regards - John
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They just released new BT drivers 4-20-06. So far it has seemed to fix the power button issue that myself and others have experienced. I really love this keyboard now!
Steven
thanks a lot for the update on the driver
i'll update mine now
I have an apple BT wireles keyboard.
Are there any drivers I can use to pair it with my Vario?. The Vario can find it, but doesn't offer any services to use.
(My apple wireless mouse pairs and is identified as a HID, but there is no mouse pointer on screen!!)
So,
HTC Athena = Advantage = X7500/X7501, right?
Assuming so, i read here that the X7501 has lost the front camera, does this mean that there's no video calls on it? Is there video calls in WM6 at all? If i buy a X7500, then upgrade to WM6, will i be able to video call?
And, if a store announces selling a "HTC Advantage", how can i tell if it's a x7500 or x7501? should they know if i call them?
Oh, and can this "phone" be used without a handsfree or is it too much of a brick (I have an Universal today, and it's OK for me without handsfree)
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Yes
X7501 doesn't have the webcam, (the camera on the same side as the screen)
See above.
Yes, it can, but it will be more like a speakerphone and all around you will hear the convo.
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Yes
X7501 doesn't have the webcam, (the camera on the same side as the screen)
See above.
Yes, it can, but it will be more like a speakerphone and all around you will hear the convo.
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I agree but would add - the 7501 is mainly in the US market.
As to using this as a phone held to your head - this unit is much bigger than a Uni (my previous phone was a Uni). My personal epxerience is that I was happy to hold the Uni to my ear. The Advantage is just too big to do so mpore than only occasionally. Use an earpiece.
My experience is that Bluetooth also works better with the Athena than any other phone I've used. Even my Universal. ;-)
I second that Itxda
Using the Athena without a head set is annoying to me. It is much more akward than the Uni. I agree with Itxda that the BT is better with the Athena. I use the LG Style-I for day time, Kenwood KCA-BT100 on the Nav unit in my daily driver and the Jawbone when I feel like it. All work very well with Athena.
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Using the Athena without a head set is annoying to me. It is much more akward than the Uni. I agree with Itxda that the BT is better with the Athena. I use the LG Style-I for day time, Kenwood KCA-BT100 on the Nav unit in my daily driver and the Jawbone when I feel like it. All work very well with Athena.
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I also have the Jawbone (for daily use) and the LG Style-I and Jabra500 as a backup, in case I drain the battery on my Jawbone. Has only happened to me once.
Madhadder said:
Yes
X7501 doesn't have the webcam, (the camera on the same side as the screen)
See above.
Yes, it can, but it will be more like a speakerphone and all around you will hear the convo.
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The X7501 doesn't have a VC camera since it is intended for the US market only, where the GSM carriers (or any other for that matter) have yet to implement the IMS needed for VideoCalling.
The closest we have is AT&T Video Share Calling, which is a cheap copy- its onle way calling, and it isn't compatible with the VC cameras on Euro 3G phones, AFAIK/have tested.
Thanks so much for all the replies, very insightful. Gonna make sure i buy a bt handsfree with it, preferrably with number display.
Is there any way possible (with any BT device) to display contact name instead of number?
Any recommendations on BT handsfree with big/long number/text display?
Michael
bheam said:
Thanks so much for all the replies, very insightful. Gonna make sure i buy a bt handsfree with it, preferrably with number display.
Is there any way possible (with any BT device) to display contact name instead of number?
Any recommendations on BT handsfree with big/long number/text display?
Michael
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BlueAnt V12 has LCD display but numbers only. Good range, great price.
Jabra BT8010 will display names... with a little work. Good range, expensive.
Note that both have a "vibrate" feature which I find very helpful since the phone doesn't have this feature.
Good luck!
Hi2All!
As subject says,is there (on the market)any solution for Qtek 9090 alternative wired headset,(coz original died)..or stereo bluetooth headset,but in both cases,(beside mp3 listening),microphone must B working..with all call/reply functions..
Cheers!
btw,yes..I do a search,but there is a lot of stuff from few years ago..
hi and welcome to the forum.
in fact, we had a headset and storage card discussion yesterday.
afaik there is no fully working alternative wired handsfree. some nokia headsets also have 2.5mm plugs, but with another connector layout (that's what's to be found in the older threads).
if you don't find a replacement original handsfree you can also use stereo bluetooth handsfrees over the a2dp standard. for that, your rom must support a2dp of course. i use a callstel bh19, which is great. it looks like a normal mono headset (candybar layout, no stupid receivers flapping around or hanging around the neck) and you can plug in a 2nd earphone, which comes with it and provides full bluetooth 2.0 a2dp with edr (much more, than the blueangel is capable of unfortunately). sorry, i can only provide a german link:
http://www.pearl.de/a-HPM3478-8909.shtml
and yes, it actually cost 3.90eur once, but now it's back to 30.
alternatively, i hear good things about jabra handsfrees in a certain price range >70eur are really good.
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Chef_Tony said:
hi and welcome to the forum.
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Chef_Tony,10xaLOT,great forum.
..and you can plug in a 2nd earphone, which comes with it and provides full bluetooth 2.0 a2dp with edr (much more, than the blueangel is capable of unfortunately).
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Sounds interesting,Im just thinking about some BT hands3 model,but link U provided is the right stuff!
Yep,unfortunateluy,9090 is BT1.1 capable
sorry, i can only provide a german link:
and yes, it actually cost 3.90eur once, but now it's back to 30.
alternatively, i hear good things about jabra handsfrees in a certain price range >70eur are really good.
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Nevertheless,just asked google translate for help..all stuff is bright
That'll B a high point,for travelers like me.BT headset are like a charm..I like it.Therefore,I must find appropriate cooked(or baked) WM with integrated a2dp support.I hope,thing will work.
10x4support!