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Where to get an XDA II in the US?

I currently have an XDA I (Siemens SX56 AT&T) and would like to get an XDA II (unlocked) as soon as they're sold by a reliable US source. FYI, I called AT&T Tech support and they said an unlocked phone should work great, just swap the SIM chip over from my XDA I.
It looked like Phone4Devs would be a good source, but they went out of business. The other sources (below) I've found are mostly overseas and pretty expensive.
http://www.benshop.com/catalog/prod...?products_id=81
http://www.compume.com/search/Catal...aXDA99HY2002-00
http://www.clubimate.com/index.asp?...CATS&Category=4
http://www.4cellular.com/search/phone_detail.cfm?id=231
http://www.mobilefly.com/product.php?productid=278
http://www.ppcw-shop.net/index.php?cPath=20
http://www.expansys.com/d_pocketpc.asp
I'm sure I'm like many of you who would like to pay less than the $850-1,000 + Unknown Custom Charges, that overseas sources are asking.
There are many versions of the HTC Himalaya phone out there (qTek 2020, O2 XDA II, i-mate XDA II). It looks like the i-mate and qTek are the best for the US. Any feedback?
Let's see if we can find a good supplier in the US !!!
Thanks.

www.expansys.us
Use this link for USA marketed iMate or O2 XDA II. Sales tax charged in Illinois only.

XDA II Prices before Shipping
Benshop - US$905
Compume - US$830
Club i-Mate - $850
4Cellular - US$990
Mobilefly - US$880
PPCW-net - US$846
Expansys.us - US$833
I converted to USD where necessary and all are BEFORE shipping. Compume (Australia) and Expansys (World-wide) seem interesting.

and how about eBay ???
has anyone considered that option to acquire a/m XDA II ???
regards,
monika

Ordered an iMat XDA2
Gave up on Expansys.us. Ordered a iMtae XDA2 unit from PPCW.net (Arne). On route, looking forward to it.
Still trying to sell my existing XDA1 though, pass the word

Ordered an iMat XDA2
Gave up on Expansys.us. Ordered a iMtae XDA2 unit from PPCW.net (Arne). On route, looking forward to it.
Still trying to sell my existing XDA1 though, pass the word

cshields1,
I understand what you mean because I am currently waiting on Expansys.us too. When you get your phone please let us know of your over all experience with PPCW.net and also how the warranty or technical support is handle for the phone. I understand Expansys.us will play the middle man if you have an issue with phone during your warranty period (which is good considering we are in the US).

XDA Exec [Philippines]

Hhhmm.. yeah guyz! when do you think XDA Exec will be out here in Philippines? Im afraid that it will be delay just like the XDA IIi wich was already released 2 months before it was available here.. Do you think Philippines will have it as soon as o2 releases it?
According to my calculation XDA Exec will cost not more than P60,000.00 Pesos.
dOUbleOfour

XDA Exec in the Philippines
I heard that Globe are using it already within their offices ... but they are planning to release it by christmas .... i'm getting one too and using it stateside ... i heard it's around 60K Philippine Pesos ...
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I wonder when it gonna reach Singapore

yeah 60k just sounds about right haha
what's the difference of exec by the way

the black color and some additional sw

Huh! 60K is so expensive....
I may go for the SE P990i... sad thing is I have to wait till Q1 next year

on christmas? huh.. sounds cool.. This might be the best gift for my self if i bought one..
o2 is the best among the T-Mobile, Orange, I-Mate, etc for me.
to Yankee
You better stick to exec cuz exec will blast all device available excluding "oqo"

It will probably be launched as DOPOD 900 instead of the Exec... either way, still a great gadget..
Meron na nga ba sa Pinas? how much is it now?

Hope you guys get Exec soon -tip for free access.
I sat in Gloreieta jeans , Manila a month a go with my MDA Pro.
One guy asked me if it was an Exec. I was quite rude and abrupt, a short swift Think so. sorry.
My device was new. And I was trying to do an internet chekin to Singapore airlines site which was frustrating me. Their web site does not seem PDA friendly.
Was hoping to avoid checking in at 5AM as opposed to 7AM.
I never managed it. dis use my MDA PRo on a recent flight from Singapore to London. Worked a dream, sending text for the plane via T-mob web site. Shame I had no VOIP or Skype installed.
Glorietta Jeans seems to have free access for PDA's . I was not prompted for login and connected OK.
I purcxhased some wireless internet time whilst in Manila. Wiz and another.
Will look it out and post details here , hardly used. Someone might as well
use it.
Dissapointed with my MDA, like the large screen but my advice wait for applciations. Opera, A2DP and fax software.
I could not even fax singapore airlines as no fax software works on the Exec.
I prefer my MDA compact which has working fax s/w,A2DP and is a nicer size. Until my MDA PRO ROM is improved

Re: Hope you guys get Exec soon -tip for free access.
GDawes said:
I sat in Gloreieta jeans , Manila a month a go with my MDA Pro.
One guy asked me if it was an Exec. I was quite rude and abrupt, a short swift Think so. sorry.
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Hmmm.. question.. why'd u take offense from that fellow asking if it was an exec? He probably was in awe of you for having such a wonderful pda phone...
well, was just wondering...

Offense.
I was not offended just abrupt in my reply.
Had had a long bad day and was stressed , been shopping with wife,daughter all day and trying to do an internet checkin with a company who's site was not working well and running out of time/against the clock.
If I had managed to check in for my flight, I could have relaxed and shown him my PDA.
AS it was I went to a reacl cybercafe around the corner, used a real PC and the web site was still not working.

double_ofour said:
Hhhmm.. yeah guyz! when do you think XDA Exec will be out here in Philippines? Im afraid that it will be delay just like the XDA IIi wich was already released 2 months before it was available here.. Do you think Philippines will have it as soon as o2 releases it?
According to my calculation XDA Exec will cost not more than P60,000.00 Pesos.
dOUbleOfour
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Any luck finding the Exec? Its not selling in Asia as per the O2 site. ;-(

XDA Exec For Sale

I have an 'as new' XDA Exec for sale. It has never been out of my office. I am selling as I just cannot get on with the format of this phone/pda and will keep my XDA II.
£400 secures it.
Cheers
Colin

hi, imvery keen to purchase your exec.... im in cape town south africa but i do have family in the UK.... which part of the UK are you in? Wayne

ceebs said:
I have an 'as new' XDA Exec for sale. It has never been out of my office. I am selling as I just cannot get on with the format of this phone/pda and will keep my XDA II.
£400 secures it.
Cheers
Colin
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you should try selling it on howardforums.com....
thats where you'd find more ppl who'd be interested
S

Tempted to sell my 1 month old MDA PRO
Can't find a use for carrying this brick around, No fax s/w , no A2DP, Opera.
checking mail with wifi at breakfast I can live without.
Prefer my compact with A2DP and my BT stereo headphones.
With latest T-mobile ROM very stable.
Was given my PRO by T-mobile after my new compact turned out not be new and full of porn!!!
My contract is up in Feb and I will renew to another phone then.
If anyone interested and in London drop me a line. I work in City.

A2DP and Opera are both coming in Jan. It wont hurt to wait another 2-3 weeks

Forgot to mention that £400 includes cost of next day delivery in the UK
Cheers
Colin

Wait until Jan
Opera is coming Jan.
As is AvantGo.
Where did you read A2DP is??? this will be at vendors discression.
They could make this available only on an updated model if they so choose.

Wait until Jan
Opera is coming Jan.
As is AvantGo.
Where did you read A2DP is??? this will be at vendors discression.
It is part of the MSA MS5.0 upgrade, but only vendors have access to this.
It is not a download. It is a ROM update.
They could make this available only on an updated model if they so choose.

Price Reduced!!!! £340 plus postage
Thought I had sold this but the buyer didn't come up with the money - so it is available for £340 plus postage for a couple of days, before I stick it on ebay.
Cheers
Colin

can u ship it to india?
i can bear the extra shipping costs...not a problem!
could you give me some more details such as how long is it since you've had it, if its unlocked or anything else you think you should tell me about
thanks!
S

It's just two months old - never been taken outside my house. All i have done is sync'd it with my Outlook and set up wi-fi partneship. I have not used it other than that as I have an XDA II which I prefer using. It is in 'As New Condition' as it's box and case etc.
Cheers
Colin

ceebs said:
I have an 'as new' XDA Exec for sale. It has never been out of my office. I am selling as I just cannot get on with the format of this phone/pda and will keep my XDA II.
£400 secures it.
Cheers
Colin
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ceebs...it the o2 exec sold in uk all simlocked???...and are yours simlocked too???

Mine is not sim locked

Hello,
Is the Exec still for sale and where in the UK are you?
Cheers

Hello,
Is the Exec still for sale and where in the UK are you?
Cheers

Hi. Yes its available and I am in Guisborough, N. Yorks

Wizard Availability in Hong Kong

Hi all. I'm looking to purchase a Wizard when I go to Hong Kong this January.
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I was wondering if the Wizard is available in stores already [i.e. like WAN CHAI COMP CENTER or FORTRESS]
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I need a device in English [so the keyboard will be in QWERTY]
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If it is not available in stores yet then maybe I'll order off Expansys HK and just claim it when I'm there...
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Any HK peeps out here? Your input will be welcome and appreciated...

In hk, the dopod838(htc wizard) is your only choice.
you dont need to worry too much.
Eng and chi version are both available in market.
You can get one from any store.
Because most people target on Dopod818 pro and o2 Atom.
Anyway, the market place is around $6100 hk dollar.
Do u need any other information?
Maybe i can get you a hand.

Wow HKD 6100! At Expansys HK the Qtek 9100 is listed at HKD 5580 that is around HKD 520 difference.
Would you happen to know where the cheapest English dopod 838 is being sold? TIA

bnycastro said:
Wow HKD 6100! At Expansys HK the Qtek 9100 is listed at HKD 5580 that is around HKD 520 difference.
Would you happen to know where the cheapest English dopod 838 is being sold? TIA
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well if the hk local warranty is not a concern, i'll suggest u get 9100 or kjam instead. ( for me they came with much better outlook than dopod )

williamchan_hksar said:
well if the hk local warranty is not a concern, i'll suggest u get 9100 or kjam instead. ( for me they came with much better outlook than dopod )
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HK warranty is not really an issue for me. My main concern would be ROM updates I've been to the dopod website and it's all in Chinese, it leaves me wondering how frequent the English OS devices will get their updates.

bnycastro said:
williamchan_hksar said:
well if the hk local warranty is not a concern, i'll suggest u get 9100 or kjam instead. ( for me they came with much better outlook than dopod )
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HK warranty is not really an issue for me. My main concern would be ROM updates I've been to the dopod website and it's all in Chinese, it leaves me wondering how frequent the English OS devices will get their updates.
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since dopod is focus on chinese market, do u think it's better to just get qtek or imate ?

yeah. that and the fact that the qtek would be HKD 500 cheaper is really a plus factor

Just placed my order at expansys hk and they did not accept my credit card [maybe because I am from Manila, Philippines] anyway I would like to ask our Hong Kong brothers and sisters... is the Qtek 9100 available in retail outlets? i.e. Fortress or Wan Chai computer center etc? I do not like the dopod 838's look... has anyone spotted a Qtek 9100 in retail stores? Please reply asap so I know if I will get from expansys hk or just buy in a store. Thanks in advance. I will be in hong kong on January 1 thru 6 so any replies before this days will be appreciated! Also store info would be really helpful

bnycastro said:
Just placed my order at expansys hk and they did not accept my credit card [maybe because I am from Manila, Philippines] anyway I would like to ask our Hong Kong brothers and sisters... is the Qtek 9100 available in retail outlets? i.e. Fortress or Wan Chai computer center etc? I do not like the dopod 838's look... has anyone spotted a Qtek 9100 in retail stores? Please reply asap so I know if I will get from expansys hk or just buy in a store. Thanks in advance. I will be in hong kong on January 1 thru 6 so any replies before this days will be appreciated! Also store info would be really helpful
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bad news for you, there are no retail shop in HK are selling either 9100 or kjam. Btw, why don't send an email to Expansys and ask why they are not accepting your credit card ? ( they seems accept cheque or maybe bank transfer ? )
cheers :lol:

thanks for the info! so only the dopod 838 is available in HK retail stores then this is really sad news for me. i've been trying to call them the whole afternoon their line is busy anyway the reason they don't accept credit card from the Philippines is because there is widespread credit card fraud here. This was also my problem last year when I got my imate JAM from expansys hk I asked a friend to deposit for me, before they shipped my order, i thought since i was a returning customer they would accept my card but this is not the case apparently. i asked if i could deposit the money on january 2 and get my order on jan 3 but they have not replied yet. they are a bit slow aren't they!

Not always the best place to buy from but Ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/I-Mate-K-Jam-...ryZ38331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
425.00 GBP = 5,662.81 HKD
And i know this one is 2nd hand. but always an option

Hi!
@bnycastro: My post has not to do with your problem at all. Did you have the chance to take a look at the dopod 838 "live"? I promise it looks much better than on any picture. I know this since vodafone is selling exactly the same unit here. I found the pictures awful. But as soon as I had my unit in hands I fell in love... So give it a try...
Greetings from Germany
plant

kjam availability
i am from the philippines too. i was able to buy a second hand kjam from greenhills... you should try looking around in that area... you might just find what you are looking for. good luck

how much did you get your unit for? I was hoping to get a brand new one and figured it might be cheaper in hkg. if i'm not to get a cheap one in hk i will probably get from gh as well... may i ask where you bought it? not in the 'tiangge' [bazaar] i hope?

bnycastro said:
how much did you get your unit for? I was hoping to get a brand new one and figured it might be cheaper in hkg. if i'm not to get a cheap one in hk i will probably get from gh as well... may i ask where you bought it? not in the 'tiangge' [bazaar] i hope?
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I just get my Dopod 838 Eng Version at Mongkok Broadway, $5790.

csyts said:
bnycastro said:
how much did you get your unit for? I was hoping to get a brand new one and figured it might be cheaper in hkg. if i'm not to get a cheap one in hk i will probably get from gh as well... may i ask where you bought it? not in the 'tiangge' [bazaar] i hope?
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I just get my Dopod 838 Eng Version at Mongkok Broadway, $5790.
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Yep, friend of mine recently bought Dopod 838 Eng, ~$5800HKD. Interestingly they had to open THREE 838's before it worked. the first two failed to boot up.
Make sure you try before you buy!

Wizard
You can find QTEK 9100 at Shenzhen HuaQuangBei at RMB4800.
They already baked Chinese ROM but you can change it to English ROM
after you bought it.

bnycastro. you can text me through my cell 09178811128. i am used to palm os, thinking of selling my kjam instead and go back to treo. hope to hear from you soon... i am selling mine within the week

kjam
it is in good condition. scratchless. with box. it is just that i am more inclined to palm os. got it from jeremiah (they have a stall inside bridgeway...renz is the owner) for 37k. will sell to you at a lower price if you want 34k. hope to hear from you soon

Just ordered the form
http://www.expansys.com.hk/product.asp?code=129135
Qtek 9100 with 1G miniSD and Screen Protectors for HK5435.
is it cheap ?
and didn't anyone success to apply the chinese fonts to the WWE rom ?

For Sale Orange M5000/o2 Exec/ Imate jasjar/ qtek 2 days old

Hi there,
I am selling my orange m5000. I got it as an upgrade 2 days ago in store, so no refund. You will recieve recipt for warrenty purposes. I have cancelled my contract due to issues with orange.
I am looking at approx £420(open to offers), this is brand new and has been used since Tuesday morning after its full charge. Bought on monday evening at approx 1740.
If you want any details post here. If you want unlock code will cost you £20. The same it cost me, it is on its way in another 3-4 days.
It is boxed as new and and in perfect order. I am based in North London, Muswell Hill, if anyone would like to see it or pick it up.
Thanks and ta for reading.
apple_power ( Yes I am a apple user)

Apple,
£4150 seems a bit steep even for the over priced Universal

Hi there, yeah my bad I do apologize. Corrected now..