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Does anyone know when the XDA EXEC will release in Asia, esspecially in Indonesia?. Becoz I'm kinda sick with the Dopod 900 [its a baaad PDA]. And I'm affraid if the O2 in Asia only release the xda atom not the exec.
anyone could help me please??
As i understand, XDA Exec will not be release in Asia. The only vendor that will launch them is Dopod, as model 900.
Not exactly sure what you meant by Dopod 900 [is bad PDA], as XDA Exec = Dopod 900 = HTC Universal.
The only difference would be the bundled applications they may contained in the device, and of course the color.
Geez..
I've heard from someone that the EXEC will be release in Philipines on XMAS '05
It's gonna be sad if the O2 didn't release the EXEC in Asia, becoz many people are waitin for EXEC and not to buy the Dopod 900 [eventhough they are same HTC Universal]
Philipine is Asia, Indonesia too.... :wink:
Just wait Info from seeo2.com (Now, only Officialy announced Xda Atom)
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gw juga nunggu Exec koq, Bro.....
There is no O2 coverage in the Phillipines. Nor an O2 vendor. Not unless they just want to sell the phone, which is highly unlikely.
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the o2 that sells the xda line of devices in asia is not a telco provider...they just sell devices.....
dopod 900 is a baaaad pda because they are selling it at a much higher price than o2 usually does....in case u dint know dopod is a part of HTC, and i think they are not allowing o2 asia to sell the devices, so dopod is the sole brand
Interesting. As far as I understand, Dopod 900 is the same as O2 XDA Exec and Dopod 900 is a bad machine just because of its high price...
Anyway, Dopod is a subsidiary of HTC and they're selling the machines in Hong Kong through a distributor called SiS. Dopod's price is quite expensive at the moment (USD 1064), but bear in mind that it comes with 1Gb SD Card and Dopod's bluetooth handsfree (though this Dopod bluetooth sucks).
Rumour has it that O2 is going to set up its own presence in Hong Kong and will also launch O2 XDA Exec in Hong Kong too. However, the price of O2 XDA Exec may even be higher than Dopod 900..... :lol:
If you really want the Exec instead of Dopod 900, do like what everyone do... Get someone in UK to get it for you or eBoy. I got mine from eBoy, yeah, had to pay premium, but with shipping it still costs less than the ugly looking Dopod.
O2 already confirmed that the Exec won't be launch in Singapore and the Universal been out for some time now, and still no news on seeo2.com, I highly doubt the Exec will be hitting Asia.
On the other hand, the manager at O2 HK service center told me personally that they will fix my Exec at a cost if I ever need service, but I'd imagine there's gonna be a long wait if I need any component replaced...
the price of the dopod in singapore is much higher than hk or anywhere else...i think htc is getting greedy....not letting o2 handle these markets, and charging a BIG premium for the devices.
see
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?s=6a90ef437f800ed6eb4c79edf5cbd237&showtopic=63054
for details
I think the distributor O2 devices in Indonesia,Malaysia,singapore,HK,Taiwan probably the same is the SiStech company
I've called the SiS company in Indonesia, and they said maybe they will launch the EXEC on January 2006. But they are not sure .
I hope many people in Indonesia didn't buy the dopod 900 so maybe they will release the EXEC in January 2006
dopod 900 is SUCKS eventhough the colour also SUCKS!!!
EXEC still the BEST
Available in 3 colours:
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=128025
Still waiting for the O2 XDA Atom launch before I decide though! Selling at the same price I'm more inclined for the Atom.
Anyone knows if O2 is going to lauch atom exec version with 512Hz CPU and 192M ROM?
If yes, any idea when?
Thanks!
According to CNET the Atom Exec will hit Australian and other Asian nation shores in July, and will retail for $AUD1299.00
Heres some pics and the offical news:
http://www.cnet.com.au/pdas/pdas/0,39035594,40063806-4+,00.htm?
I am looking for the PDA phone now.. And ATOM Exe will be my target.. wonder how much it cost in Malaysia..??
But a bit worry coz the ATOM (original) have too many complaint..
yes, it will release in Hong Kong very soon, price is HK$5980 same as Atom when just launch.
today it's available in Thai but it's not O2 Thailand shop's product (from China).... also in my hand this night 2.
I will have it tomorrow and will share my experience later.
Please share your experiences. Especially battery drain and camera :lol:
everything for ATOM EXEC is very good but its case is easy to scratch.
What about ATOM EXEC camera? Is it as good as Jamin Camera?
Since HTC manufactures the Tytn and it is a company based in Taiwan, would anybody know if it is available there?
How about the rest of Asia? any idea if it will be sold here? Thanks
You can buy it under the name "Dopod 838 Pro" from www.dopodasia.com, a HTC company
PS: I am always frustrated with the dutyfree prices in Asia, FYI and compare I paid 567 euros for mine, with 16% VAT and without contract (from www.gethandy.de ). Was recently at Taipei airport, forget about finding any Taiwanese electronic products there...
Thanks, for the information. Went to www.dopodasia.com/dopod and it is only available in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Unfortunately, no Philippines.
Would you know what ROM they use?
masterjef said:
Would you know what ROM they use?
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They use the dopod rom, it's available on the wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Upgrades
Buy the Dopod CHT 9000 (From Taiwan or other import sources) and flash it to the English ROM. Mine is working perfectly so far.
Buy the Dopod CHT 9000 (From Taiwan or other import sources) and flash it to the English ROM. Mine is working perfectly so far.
Can you give me the website for the CHT 9000? Is it available in store in Taiwan? Thanks
Im sure you can find stores in Phil importing the TyTn. If not you can easily get a dopod asia from an online store from Singapore. Im in Hong Kong and i got mine that way.
For the record
CHT9000 is the Chunghwa Telecom branded version of the Dopod 838 Pro for Taiwan only.
Just browsing the net comparing the Trion and the Tytn (Dopod CHT 9000). Wow! There is a lot of difference in terms of design. The trion is much sleeker.
masterjef said:
Just browsing the net comparing the Trion and the Tytn (Dopod CHT 9000). Wow! There is a lot of difference in terms of design. The trion is much sleeker.
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sir musta po?
it was actually the trion that lured me into the hermes craze but it's only been available in Germany and nowhere else apart from a few importers. i've got the m3100 instead.
in case you're not aware yet, there are 3 versions of the hermes, which all seem to be very identical apart from few visual differences and key layout
Hermes100 - SPV M3100, XDA Trion, Dopod 838pro, Imate Jasjam, Qtek9600
Hermes200 - HTC Tytn, Vodafone v1605, CHT 9000
Hermes300 - MDA Vario II
i'm not sure if its available in Phils yet (incl the grey markets) so best way to get one buy abroad. where are you based anyway? Canada?
i hope i got it right with the versions above, and hope this helps you.
jasonl said:
Hermes100 - SPV M3100, XDA Trion, Dopod 838pro, Imate Jasjam
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+ qtek 9600
http://www.ixbt.com/pda/qtek9600.shtml - the content is in Russian, but you can look at photos
Buying the i-mate version of the MTeoR would be attactive for me, as it includes Videotelephony contrary to the HTC version (though WLAN is not built-in, which is the main reason, why I did not exchange my Qtek 8300 against the follower model - the MTeor isn't that cheap and one could expect WLAN - and also a much better cam, not just 1.3mpx).
However how to REALLY cheaply get hands on the i-mate make - SP JAS or how they call it ?
I simply do not know.
Though boasting on their homepage that they are somewhat a leader in smartphones you can only find their address in Dubai and not even other distributing partners or retailers.
I wouldn't go to Dubai just to buy an i-mate...
I know that dealers on Tottenham Ct. Rd. also have i-mate devices on stock, but England isn't really a cheap place to buy.
So only possibility would be to import one either from outside Europe (disadvantage: high import tax into the EU, relatively long handling period, problems with RMP) or the UK (disadvantage: no low retail proce).
None of these options is a good choice for me.
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jasonl said:
Hermes100 - SPV M3100, XDA Trion, Dopod 838pro, Imate Jasjam
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+ qtek 9600
http://www.ixbt.com/pda/qtek9600.shtml - the content is in Russian, but you can look at photos
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of course, the Qtek9600
thanks for the heads-up
you probably want to buy it in Taiwan from Chunghwa telecom. Just go to a local Chunghwa Telecom Location and they will likely have it.
I actually have an xda mini s and thinking of upgrading to a trion. Since I couldn't find it in Asia, where I'm based, I sought out the best alternative.
Right now, seems like the Dopod 838Pro (same as the CHT 9000). But still prefer the sleeker design of the Trion.
Both phones have the same features and functions, right?
HTC is making all of them, so the only difference is the cases of the different brands the Hermes/Tytn is sold under. An exception is the Cingular 8525 in the US, where Cingular requested from HTC to omit the videocam. And the voice command button on the left side is replaced by a PTT button (for Push to talk, not standard on WM5).
Anyone have any ida if the O2 Xa Trion will ever be sld in Asia?
Not sure if this is true but i have read it on an aussie board where apparently someone has spoken to Dopod Australia (also read it somewhere else too):
"I have confirmed with Dopod Australia that they are in the testing phase of the new Dopod D810x which will have a 500Mhz processor and increased RAM. They are looking at releasing the unit in a couple of months time."
Strange they would be doing this, why not go to a whole new model?
can anyone confirm this?
I still wont swap mine until i can get one with an fm radio...... unless i can suck someone into buying this one for the same price i can get the new one for!! haha
Confirmed
Dopod D810X (Dopod D810 eXtreme)
CPU Samsung 500 MHz , Rom 256 MB , Ram 64 MB , GPS Qualcomm , WM6 Pro
(Launch by Dopod Asia in this June)
Is this the Kaiser, maybe?
Kaiser
dew.man said:
Is this the Kaiser, maybe?
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No. Kaiser is another model.
Here is device information of Kaiser (test rom).
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Dopod D810X (Dopod D810 eXtreme)
CPU Samsung 500 MHz , Rom 256 MB , Ram 64 MB , GPS Qualcomm , WM6 Pro
(Launch by Dopod Asia in this June)
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Where u see tis? can post the link so tat i can read the news oso?
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Dopod D810X (Dopod D810 eXtreme)
CPU Samsung 500 MHz , Rom 256 MB , Ram 64 MB , GPS Qualcomm , WM6 Pro
(Launch by Dopod Asia in this June)
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If this is true then it explains why Dopod doesn't want to release a WM6 upgrade for the D810 until after the new D810X model is released.