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disappointed with my new xda2 mini

just bought a new xda2 mini and i have many questions about its functionality. Is there any remedy with its low built-in memory. I use to have the xda2 & i traded it to the new mini but i realize that its even slower than the xda2. Can you please help me. the camera seems to have a lower res quality thatn the xda2 but it says that it has 1.3MegaPxls... and also it cant read my 512MB mmc. my gosh i think im short-changed with this gadget(nalugi yata ako). please help

Its not slower at all. Perhaps you have a broke XDAII mini.
Also 512 MMC should work fine, try formating it in another device first.
If that fails to work, and it works in the XDA II still, I'd reccomend sending it back :?
The cam is not the best at the moment, I think a new software version will help improve it.

Well I had the XDA 2 and then the XDA IIs as well as quite a few Ipaqs including th hx 3715 and a fujitsu looks and I think that this is the best hand held device by far. I also use a 1gb SD card without any problems as well as an SD wi-fi card, although I do agree with you on one point and that is the camera sucks big time................

fella's,
where did you get your xda 2 minis from as i to live in the Uk and would like to purchase one.
I'am just about to sell my xda2, so please let me know
Thanks alot
Z

The O2 XDA Mini, T-Mobile MDA Compact, i-Mate JAM and Qtek 100S are completely identical, except for their respective painted logo's (and extended roms). I had a MDA Compact 64Mb and changed to a 128Mb i-mate JAM (PPCTECHS upgrade), I removed logo's on both of them with the sugarcube trick, and can now only distinguish the one from the other by their memory sizes. Hence, waiting for O2 to come out with the Mini will only be worthwhile if you do not mind to having it locked to the O2 network. Otherwise, go with the i-Mate JAM or Qtek as they come unlocked.
I purchased my upgraded i-Mate JAM from Mad Monkey Boys Gadgets at http://www.dweiniger.com/. Perfect, reliable and swift. Also accepts Paypal

i got mine from expansys but amazon.co.uk is cheaper now youll pick one up for around £380 sim free
gaz

Gaz,
Thanks for the info m8, I have ordered one from expansys, did'nt realise Amazon were selling them never mind...
Thanks alot
Ian

dr_ray_adalem said:
just bought a new xda2 mini and i have many questions about its functionality. Is there any remedy with its low built-in memory. I use to have the xda2 & i traded it to the new mini but i realize that its even slower than the xda2. Can you please help me. the camera seems to have a lower res quality thatn the xda2 but it says that it has 1.3MegaPxls... and also it cant read my 512MB mmc. my gosh i think im short-changed with this gadget(nalugi yata ako). please help
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I think it be best to return it. Where'd you get anyway?
Is your MMC the same card you used before or is it a brand new one? I use an SD card and got it off for an awfully cheap price. around 2900PhP. Just PM if you want to know where to buy another.
As for the camera, I really can't tell unless it's taking a shot at night but the ROM update should do the trick.
If you want it to be 128MB it has to be modded and that will immediately void your warranty.
Here in Dubai, I am waiting for someone to come over and do the 128MB modding.
@Wiz, can anyone do the 128MB modding? Can I buy it from I-Mate since they do have an office here?

dr_ray_adalem said:
just bought a new xda2 mini and i have many questions about its functionality. Is there any remedy with its low built-in memory. I use to have the xda2 & i traded it to the new mini but i realize that its even slower than the xda2.
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The mini has half the RAM of the XDA II so it takes longer to respond.
The memory can be upgraded but it may invalidate your warranty.

Bought mine from Modaco

Wiz, what is the sugarcube trick? I also want to remove the iMate logo from my iJam. Thanks!

thanks for the reply. but can you teach me how to upgrade the rom into 128mb? where can i get the program to do it. Godbless u all.

The Sugarcube trick basically is about taking a sugarcube and start rubbing the logo until it's gone ... sugar apparently is hard enough to get rid of the paint but soft enough not to damage the casing.
The 128MB Mod is exclusively done by www.ppctechs.com, although Dave Weiniger at http://www.dweiniger.com/ (MadMonkeyBoy's Gadgets) sells i-Mate Jams pre-rigged with 128MB RAM by PPCTECHS. It's from Dave Weiner that I got mine, excellent service.

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The mini has half the RAM of the XDA II so it takes longer to respond.
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Not true. Programs run just as fast in 64MB as they do in 128MB. Decreasing the amount of RAM on it's own does not degrade processing speed. The only thing it does is limit the number of applications you can have running at the same time. Use a small task switcher such as Vbar to close the apps you're not using and a 64MB Jam will be just as responsive as one with 128MB. In fact, it may even run slightly quicker, as an expanded version will have more overhead (and battery drain) from dynamically refreshing double the RAM.

i-mate SuperJAM 128MB is available now

This version does not have build in wifi. Read more here

Pfff .. mis-information ... It's only a JAM upgraded by PocketPcTechs...

Haha, do not call it "only" a JAM, it is indeed a SuperJAM. I was a bit frustrated with my 64Mb JAM prior to the upgrade, due to the fact that I do need quite a few programs on there, but ever since I had it upgraded (approx 3 weeks ago), it has been a genuine thrill to use!!!!

This has already been out for a while. You an actually get it upgraded as long as you are going to the "right" places. It will cost you. But after doing a hrad reset and following the thread on how to save more memory thread, I am thinking twice.

Unless you have lots of apps that must be put in main memory, then what's the point? I've got huge amounts of stuff on mine, yet not one needs to be installed in main memory. Of the 57mb memory, 47 is free - adding another 64 to that wouldn't make any difference to its capabilities

i'm with mvmajorem on this one... 128mb ram sounds very nice indeed but I'm happy with my 39mb free after installing all the apps I frequently use and following some of the tips on the said memory thread

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Haha, do not call it "only" a JAM, it is indeed a SuperJAM. I was a bit frustrated with my 64Mb JAM prior to the upgrade, due to the fact that I do need quite a few programs on there, but ever since I had it upgraded (approx 3 weeks ago), it has been a genuine thrill to use!!!!
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I also have a JAM upgraded with 128 Mb. I just totally disagree that Expansys makes some money on selling this as a "NEW" product ... That's why I say it's a classic JAM with a PocketPCTechs upgrade and not a new HTC phone.

I have a Qtek S100 with 64Mb already. Can I upgrade this one or do I have to buy a new one ?

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I have a Qtek S100 with 64Mb already. Can I upgrade this one or do I have to buy a new one ?
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no you can get your's upgraded.

Can the ROM be upgraded as well as the RAM?

I read alot about being able to upgrade the RAM on the uni to 128MB, and that is all nice!
But I think it´s equally important to be able to upgrade the ROM, if it is possible I will do the upgrade, and I will also get me a spare Uni if this one that I have now gets broken!
Thanks in advance!

[Poll] 64 or 128 RAM on your HTC Magician?

Small poll in this thread....
What amount of RAM memory you have on your HTC Magician device?

i've got 128 RAM.....
it's a I-mate Jam and i like what you are doing.
tried all ROMS for 128MB RAM and the all work fine on my i-mate.
Great job Cotulla.......

this is 2 years old, was it necessary to dredge it up.

what are you think in cotulla

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what are you think in cotulla
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you realise this was posted 2 years ago and cotulla has not posted in the magician threads for a long time.

hey cotulla, what's your new news on your g10.?

all devices called Magician

Well for noobs like me here's an eye opener:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacom...50&id8=136&id9=133&id10=134&id11=362&id12=135
Qtek s100 and s110 are both Magicians (among other models) and I always thought that Charmer is actually Qtek s110 !
So that's that for me, I'm buying s110 tomorrow, and hope to play good games and watch videos on it...
If anyone has some advice please share NOW ...
Cheers

s100 - HTC Magician with 64 RAM
s110 - HTC Magician Refresh with 128 RAM

Thanks!!!
Do you think that I'm doing the right thhing buying s110? Will it be fast enough for games and videos?
And is it significantly better to have 128 ram?

o yeah and s100 is 115e, s110 125e. Which to chose? And would it be better to buy toshiba g810 for 210e or g910 also 210e?
pls hlp with my big dillema...

anyone? pls? and toshibas 270e...
thanks

don't buy toshiba...

buy s110 125e

hvala brate Jovane!!! El mislis da je znacajno bolji od 100?
thanks Cotula!!!