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will bluespoon works with xdaII?

anyone heard about bluespoon headset? its the smallest bluetooth in the market now i think... really small believe me... but im not sure it will works with xda II or not.. if someone tried it.. pls inform me.. thanks.

I have the Bluespoon chameleon (analog version) and YES it works great.

Bluespoon and XDA II
I am using the NextLink Chameleon Bluespoon headset with the XDA II with no problems. Lightest and a long talk time of 4 to 5 hrs.

because i plan the buy Chameleon as well.. can u pls tell me how u feel about it? thanks. hope to hear from u soon.

do the bluespoon HS have the same disconnection issues that the jabra suffers from every time it goes out of range of the XDA-II?

Generally, I like it, but there are a few points to be aware of.
It will only fit in your right ear. Not the left. I am not kidding.
It takes a little practice to fit it in, but ones you get the hang of it, it feels natural.
There is a necklace kind of thing included that you can (optional) attach to the unit if you are afraid of dropping it out of your ear.
I tried briefly to use it with Skype on my laptop, and I got sound, but the other person did not hear me. But I spend less time on that than writing this comment
The blinking on the unit was a bit confusing to me. Is it on? discoverable? Low on power? Etc.
I've stepped away about 10 meters from the XDA II (Actually called SPV M1000 in Denmark) without significant loss of sound. When walking downstairs I lost sound, but not the connection.
Over all the "could be" down sides mentioned are not of any matter to me, but they might be for you.
I'm satisfied.
Hope this is the kind of info you are looking for. If there is anything specific you would like to know, just write back.
/Torben

Its a really great heatset. Putting it on needs getting used to. Its like putting on earphones the whole day. But its really comfortable. Though you would get the occasional stares at "what's that bug on your ear" look :lol: Also, sad to say that the earpiece does not fit all ears. i have read that some people with small ear holes are unable to fit the blusespoon in properly. Talk time and standby times are great. Mine can last me almost 5 days without charging it at all with above average usage. Though is still suffers from the other party not being able to hear you well in a noisy envoironment. All in all, its a worth investment!

I have a Bluespoon Digital. My friend and I ordered one each. He has an XDAII, I have an i-mate. We ordered both from the States (not available here in Australia). Here is a mini-review.
Purchase price: USD$289 + shipping. It took 12 days (8 working days) for the unit to arrive from USA.
Box contents: Bluespoon Digital, Charging cradle, Charger, Adapters for US, UK, and Japanese power, foam earpieces, CD, manual. USB charging cradle was missing in one of the boxes. One of the boxes had an extra foam earpiece. Does this say something about Nextlink's quality control?
Build quality: Average. The Bluespoon digital consists of two halves which are glued together. The bottom half is made of a hard black plastic which feels quite sturdy. The top half is clear plastic which has been painted with membrane switches over the buttons. On my copy, the paint was applied unevenly. One of the membrane switches was not completely painted. Also, when the blue light illuminates, the silhouette of a wire is visible under the cover. My friend's unit does not suffer this flaw.
Usage: Average. The volume up/down buttons do not work (yes, I know you can only use these buttons in the middle of a call). You are supposed to hear a beep when max/min volume is reached. Pressing the volume button does not change the volume, nor do you hear a beep. You are stuck at the same rather soft volume all the time. As a result of this, incoming calls are not clear when compared to a Jabra BT200.
Outgoing calls are OUTSTANDING. My friend placed a call to my landline and I compared the sound quality with the bluespoon, with a fan blowing on the bluespoon, with the XDAII, and with the XDAII speaker phone. Sound quality was much better than the standard XDAII. The Bluespoon digital (which has a noise cancelling feature) did an acceptable job of reducing wind noise. In comparison, the Jabra BT200 drowns out in white noise.
The Bluespoon Digital supports voice dialling but for some reason it does not work with the XDAII (I have tried it with Fonix and Neuvoice - which I have registered). You have to make calls the "normal" way.
The Bluespoon feels comfortable in my ear when the correct ear spring is selected. I have worn it all day with no problems. Inserting it is tricky at first but you get used to it. The buttons are poorly placed - when you press them you mash the bluespoon into your ear and it's not a comfortable feeling.
Some of the interface choices are rather bizarre (e.g. to do a hard reset you have to use your cradle) but you get used to it.
I have not yet run the battery flat because I charge my unit every night.
Customer support: Good. We contacted them about the missing USB cable and they said they would send one over immediately. I have not asked them yet about why the volume control does not work. I might even ask for a new unit.
Conclusion: Would I buy it again? Definitely not. This is the most expensive BT headset around and I expected better than the awful build quality and the below-average sound quality.

I have been using bluespoon for 2 months with MDA II ROM 1.06.00 WWE with no problem
and connection from bluespoon to my notebook Compaq presario 2500 used Bluetooth Class1 is OK
News from O2 over the ROM upgrade: Handsfree bluetooth profile is scheduled for the next wm2003 service pack - tentatively may/june before it appears in the Xda II rom (tekguru)

Bluespoon volume control
This is for Amfibius:
I thought my volume control was defect, but on my unit I have to press the volume button a bit longer than any other button on electrical things.
It's a little hard to explain, but it's less than a second, but longer than just press and release.
This may not be the problem in your case, but it's worth a try, and you may not have to wait for a new unit
Please let me know if it helped...
/Torben

Although the Bluespoon is very small and works perfectly with older phones I had, with the xdaII it sometimes did not work as it was supposed to. Sometimes I was unable to answer the call from the headset, and sometimes when making a call the sound did not transfer to the headset as it was supposed to do and stayed with the phone, embarassing me while people were saying "hello" over and over again and I was not speaking since I hadn't realized that I had established connection My bluespoon is the original one they had released sometime ago.

Bluetooth headset
I have trouble hearing well with my Ericsson HBH 60 bluetooth headset. Does anyone know of a bluetooth headset that works with the O2 and has good hearing volume.
Michael Jacobson

phone speaker rattle / distort

I have now had 2 jasjars both of which developed "speaker rattle" very quickly.
the first had problems with the internal (screen) side speaker, and the new with the outside.
I have spoken with a couple of people who also had the same problem and was wondering if this was something that is a feature of the phone.
It sounds rattlely / distorted when the person is at the other end of the phone.
Seems a bit unlucky to have ended up with 2 duds, and I don't fancy being the first person in the UK to have thier jasjar dismantled by the repairer!
how many other people out there have this? Is it only the imates?

I have the same problem
...although myxda is secondhand and was very cheap so I kind of was going to overlook the buzz/rattle. Of course if anyone knows of a solution...?

yep i've noticed that on my mda pro, and generally low voice. Hopefully this can be fixed with some future upgrades.

Same here toooo ... i-mate JASJAR...

hey guys,
its not a problem with the speaker....
its because of moisture!
if you carry ur jj into ur bathroom, where its steaming, or any damn place where theres a possibility of moisture content in the air, the speaker begins to rattle...
so, just keep it out of moisture for a while, it gets back to normal...
best,
S

Not sure about that moisture thing, I would never take mine near a bathroom!
It is a fault somewhere, the first one I had was with the internal (the external worked fine) and the second has the fault with the external (and the internal is fine).
I am not sure about you guys, but mine started OK, and got worse over the first day.

Hi all
Well mine rattled when I got it, as I said earlier it is secondhand. It also rattles on loudspeaker so I think someone has had the volume up on max for a while when listening to music or making calls. Shame.
I am going to be upgrading it with the software available from this site, hopefully getting rid of the providers branding etc just as soon as I get my link cable through the post. At the same time I would be happy to mod the speaker(s) if anyone knows how?
btw, are there 2 speakers? External and internal or is it just a volume increase on the one speaker when putting the loudspeaker on? As I have a rattle on both settings it suggests one one exists.
Thanks for any help received.
Tim

Trouble with sound in i-mate jam

sometimes my i-mate jam loses system sounds from main speaker especially when headphones are attached and then detached. it means that it doesn't ring when somebldy calls me, or it doesn't play music from main speaker, though I still can speak and hear from phone speaker. when the headphones are returned to the place everything seems to be ok, soft reset doesn't help. this is the second jam with the same problem among my friends, please help!

i think this has been discussed b4..it has to do with the fragile audio port on your mini..apparently the contacts not too good so when you remove the headset, the JAM still thinks you have it on.

i tried fiddling with the audio jack and the headset a lot.. i don't have any sound on my speakers since over a week now...i can talk properly - and have set it for vibrate..hard reset also didn't work...

O2mini_noob said:
i think this has been discussed b4..it has to do with the fragile audio port on your mini..apparently the contacts not too good so when you remove the headset, the JAM still thinks you have it on.
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thanks, I heared something about that but could not find the topic. so what can be done to get rid of the problem without going to service? is there something I can do myself?
or is there a possibility that devices mady under other brands will function better? i have a chance to exchange my i-mate for brand new mda compact with little cash on it. i realise that this is the same device, but may be some difference in quality?

ihave just read a thread about this problem. they say insert your headphone jack then remove it quickly. ive never experienced this problem yet with my imate new jam. hope not

Try flicking the ear-piece area with your finger. Had to do this to my wife's mini when she dropped it both times. It seems the speaker looses contact when bumped. HTH.

Looking for opinion (battery, usability,..) before buying one…

Hi guys!
Great forum you are running here. I have been a regular reader for some time now and learned a lot. I solved a few problems as well. So let me stress the reason writing this post. I currently own a TyTN, with which I am more then happy. Due to my job and private requirements the TyTN is lacking some features and I intend to swoop it for the Advantage. Before doing so I would like to know few, for me essential, things.
1.) how long does your battery last (going from full charge 100% to 0%), let’s say with the amount of conversation per day lasts 10-20min, few SMSes, some gaming…. I have seen some posts »long time« ago, when the Advantage was releases, but now you have more experience…
2.) how strong are the magnets holding together the KB and the device? In another words how easily can the devise fell off? I saw on the BBC World, last Thursday in the evening, on the show called “Click” that the device has detached from the KB very quickly when trying to operate it with finger. Any thoughts? Your experience?
Thanks for your answers! Would very much appreciate your comments!
Uros, Slovenia

So far I'm very satisfied with the battery considering the screen big size. Compared to my previous Hermes, I feel not much difference. And the magnets are very strong. Relating to the "Click" show, I think it's just a matter of how you hold your phone. I always type using my thumbs, the rest fingers supporting both the keyboard and the main unit.

I had the HTC TYTN and Uni before i bought this. i can tell you will be satisfied. it is a great device.

I get a good 1 day of very heavy usage, possibly 36 hours if I were to push it to very low battery. I prefer to charge it during the night though, so I have a fresh charge in the morning. That way I have absolutely no worries that I will run out during the day.
I have my LCD brightness on the 3 step from the lowest, and I do not use WiFi at all (I use Edge for data, maybe 2 hours a day). I also talk about 1-2 hours daily. Plenty of emails, SMS, and other typing is done. The screen is probably turned on 5 hours a day in total.
You can easily pick up and use the keyboard if you use both hands (very safe when using the leather case, less so without). 1 hand typing is possible, but it's not very comfortable.
I suggest you get a bluetooth headset with a very strong battery though, I find that the Dopod bluetooth headset isn't very long lasting and I run out at the end of the day (sometimes in mid conversation )

wired connection to the internet, but not via USB-ActiveSync or WiFi
Thanks guys. My made my decision very easy...
One additional thing though: can the device connect to the internet via usual Ethernet outlet (not via USB&ActiveSync or Wifi). Which adapters are required to do so? At home I do not have a wireless router so I am wondering if this is possible…
Thanks again

Ameo usability problem and solution!
I thought I'd give my opinion on the Ameo after a week of usage.
My primary intention when upgrading to the Ameo was to sell me Vario 2 and use the Ameo as an all-in-one device for emailing, calling, texting, surfing and multimedia. Unfortunately the phone aspect leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion:
In fact I found the device to be pretty much unusable as a phone.
For one, simply holding the handset to my ear feels embarassing, ridiculous and not at all comfortable. Separating the device from the keyboard and carrying the main device alone is also impractical as it leaves me without a keyboard should the need to text arise (it also leaves the phone more prone to scratching).
If a call comes through I have to pull the magnetic keyboard off, turn the volume down and hope no-one is standing near enough to overhear my conversation!
THE AMEO JUST FEELS WRONG AS A PHONE!
Using a bluetooth headset is a solution of types, but it means I don't know who's calling without unpacking the device and checking. It also leaves the added disadvantage of having TWO batteries liable to drain with heavy usage of the phone. The wired earpiece is a battery-free alternative which is fine if you happen to be sat in a cafe with your earphones plugged in, but hardly practical!
Everything else about the device I love:
The keyboard, despite opinions to the contrary, feels very responsive to me. It has a beautiful soft, high-quality feel to it. It doesn't feel 'clacky'. I was originally going to use my freedom bluetooth keyboard but I actually prefer the Ameo one - it just takes a bit of getting used to.
Battery life is astonishing in my opinion: I spent all day on it yesterday using WiFi and it didn't run out of juice till the evening. I would say battery life is as good if not BETTER than the Hermes.
The screen is superb for Satnav and web browsing, particularly with Mrtruevga installed - it feels almost like surfing on a laptop. My only gripe in this respect would be that Opera in particular (put PIE to some degree) is a little sluggish loading pages given the quality of the Ameo's hardware.
After getting used to the Ameo's features I decided that I definitely want to keep it, but don't want to use it as a phone as I SIMPLY COULDN'T LIVE WITH IT FOR THIS PURPOSE. My solution was this:
Sell my Vario ii,
Buy a Samsung z560 on Ebay (78quid!)
setup bluetooth DUN on AMEO with z560 (very easy)
I now have a pocketable phone with a decent auto-focus camera and mp3 capabilites for when I'm out and about, and a permanent BT connection to my Ameo for when i need to surf, email and use messenger. The Ameo connects automatically when in range which is rather useful, and battery life with both devices is great in my opinion (the fact that the z560 comes with two batteries is doubly helpful).
So all-in-all i'm very happy with my setup now. If anyone has any other ideas on how to make the Ameo into a practical telephone then I'd be very interested to hear them!

leoni1980 said:
Using a bluetooth headset is a solution of types, but it means I don't know who's calling without unpacking the device and checking. It also leaves the added disadvantage of having TWO batteries liable to drain with heavy usage of the phone.
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I've been using my Dopod U1000 pairing with i.Tech Clip D bluetooth headset for the whole month and have no problem at all identifying incoming calls. Very handy I believe.

Ameo usability problem and solution!
I thought I'd give my opinion on the Ameo after a week of usage.
My primary intention when upgrading to the Ameo was to sell me Vario 2 and use the Ameo as an all-in-one device for emailing, calling, texting, surfing and multimedia. Unfortunately the phone aspect leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion:
In fact I found the device to be pretty much unusable as a phone.
For one, simply holding the handset to my ear feels embarassing, ridiculous and not at all comfortable. Separating the device from the keyboard and carrying the main device alone is also impractical as it leaves me without a keyboard should the need to text arise (it also leaves the phone more prone to scratching).
If a call comes through I have to pull the magnetic keyboard off, turn the volume down and hope no-one is standing near enough to overhear my conversation!
THE AMEO JUST FEELS WRONG AS A PHONE!
Using a bluetooth headset is a solution of types, but it means I don't know who's calling without unpacking the device and checking. It also leaves the added disadvantage of having TWO batteries liable to drain with heavy usage of the phone. The wired earpiece is a battery-free alternative which is fine if you happen to be sat in a cafe with your earphones plugged in, but hardly practical!
Everything else about the device I love:
The keyboard, despite opinions to the contrary, feels very responsive to me. It has a beautiful soft, high-quality feel to it. It doesn't feel 'clacky'. I was originally going to use my freedom bluetooth keyboard but I actually prefer the Ameo one - it just takes a bit of getting used to.
Battery life is astonishing in my opinion: I spent all day on it yesterday using WiFi and it didn't run out of juice till the evening. I would say battery life is as good if not BETTER than the Hermes.
The screen is superb for Satnav and web browsing, particularly with Mrtruevga installed - it feels almost like surfing on a laptop. My only gripe in this respect would be that Opera in particular (put PIE to some degree) is a little sluggish loading pages given the quality of the Ameo's hardware.
After getting used to the Ameo's features I decided that I definitely want to keep it, but don't want to use it as a phone as I SIMPLY COULDN'T LIVE WITH IT FOR THIS PURPOSE. My solution was this:
Sell my Vario ii,
Buy a Samsung z560 on Ebay (78quid!)
setup bluetooth DUN on AMEO with z560 (very easy)
I now have a pocketable phone with a decent auto-focus camera and mp3 capabilites for when I'm out and about, and a permanent BT connection to my Ameo for when i need to surf, email and use messenger. The Ameo connects automatically when in range which is rather useful, and battery life with both devices is great in my opinion (the fact that the z560 comes with two batteries is doubly helpful).
So all-in-all i'm very happy with my setup now. If anyone has any other ideas on how to make the Ameo into a practical telephone then I'd be very interested to hear them!

leoni1980
very simply- buy a bluetooth headset and keep the brick in your pocket.
I use an I-tech d clip as I don't like something stuck on my ear.
With microsoft voice command you have nearly 100% accuracy dialing from contacts and the d clip has call number display. the only drawback of the d clip is no vibrate alert.
regards

CPA said:
leoni1980
very simply- buy a bluetooth headset and keep the brick in your pocket.
I use an I-tech d clip as I don't like something stuck on my ear.
With microsoft voice command you have nearly 100% accuracy dialing from contacts and the d clip has call number display. the only drawback of the d clip is no vibrate alert.
regards
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I got the BlueAnt V12 headset, which has a vibrating feature AND an LCD display to display incoming calls (number only) and status (nice). This is working very well for me. It also has a very good range. I left my phone in the car and came into the house... and it was still connected. I have been keeping it in my shirt pocket or, if sans pocket like today, on the included lanyard, which is fine if you don't mind the fashion statement. Using voice dial, the BlueAnt is essentially a mini-phone.
Also the speakerphone feature on the phone itself is also very usable, best I've seen. Signal strength has been better than any phone to date. All in all, as a phone, I would give it a solid rating... if you can get past not having being able to hold it up to your ear.

As an alternative bluetooth headset besides i.Tech Clip D, try Jabra BT8010 that is also able to show contact names when using with Jetware.

cayotte said:
As an alternative bluetooth headset besides i.Tech Clip D, try Jabra BT8010 that is also able to show contact names when using with Jetware.
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I think these are all good ideas but i still prefer my solution.
Yesterday for example I was able to take my pup for a walk in my shorts and tee shirt with my samsung sat merrily and comfortably in my pocket. The idea of having my Ameo swinging round my neck by a Lanyard with a Bluetooth device on my ear is slightly frightening - particularly given the delicate nature of the microdrive and the possibility of being both mugged and garotted at the same time.
I don't need an Ameo when I'm going to the shops or popping out into town, but its there for me whenever i need it - ready to connect just as easily to my phone as it would to a bluetooth headset. The only disadvantage I can see is that a Bluetooth 1.2 connection does not have the same bandwidth as a direct HSDPA connection through the device itself. However in practise I have found there to be great difference in browsing speed using Wifi, HSDPA through the Ameo itself or HSDPA through a BT DUN connection.
The benefits, I think, clearly outweigh the drawbacks.
Any thoughts?

Well to me i just find it slightly impractical to to carry two devices around... for example when u want to use gprs on the ameo do you switch the sim card?
just seems a bit much to do to avoid having to use a bluetooth headset

I don't think it's any more impractical than carrying a bluetooth headset around. i would say it's more convenient really as the ameo is very cumbersome to have on one's person at all times .
For GPRS I never use the Ameo's built in transmitter- as I said I just have a bluetooth connection to my other phone which gives me very fast browsing speeds in itself, but where available i also use WiFi.
I see no need to use my Ameo as a phone outright - as it stands I have all the browsing and multimedia capabilities I need wherever I need them with my Ameo, coupled with the convenience of a 'normal' phone for making and receiving calls and texting on the move.
All this with no Sim-swapping in sight!

can't the dog carry the Ameo?????
he may need it for the weather forecast.

CPA said:
can't the dog carry the Ameo?????
he may need it for the weather forecast.
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Haha very good. I'll have to take a look on Pucci for a doggy Ameo travel case. Seems like a must-have.
Seriously though I love my Ameo: it's got serious wow factor as a portable browsing device, emailer and music/video player and the build quality is SUPERB. (I really like the keyboard too despite the lack of backlight). However i can't help but feel that all that 'wow' factor is immediately negated once someone calls you and you are forced to fumble for your bluetooth headset (or unfasten wallet, take keyboard off, turn volume down and hold monolythic metal brick against head). Any avoidance of using the device as a phone without losing any other key features is in my opinion a wise move, especially if it lessens the chance of my Ameo being seen/stolen, or getting knocked about.

seriously
the d-clip can sit in your ear on a walk and no-one will notice it.
the mic clips on your neckline
to answer the call you put your finger to your ear and push the button on the earplug, very simple, no fumbling.
every pooch needs http://www.pielframa.net/prodi.asp?id=1798
they can then bragg about the crocodile hunt.
Regards

CPA said:
seriously
the d-clip can sit in your ear on a walk and no-one will notice it.
the mic clips on your neckline
to answer the call you put your finger to your ear and push the button on the earplug, very simple, no fumbling.
every pooch needs http://www.pielframa.net/prodi.asp?id=1798
they can then bragg about the crocodile hunt.
Regards
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thiis a lot more practical than using the built-in speakerphone! theres still the major drawback of having to carry the handset with you at all times though. whilst this is fine if you have a jacket or combats with big pockets its still never goong to be practical in a lot of instances; for example if you wanted to go out of an afternoon and sit in a beergarden with your mates. i just dont feel comfortable having such a big expensive item on me. as i imagine most people got their ameos on upgrade i wonder how many of them have kept their old phone for more practical communication when big pockets arent available.

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can't the dog carry the Ameo?????
he may need it for the weather forecast.
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... i'll buy my dog (a big bernese-mountain-dog) next week an Ameo !
... what's about the quality (sound & volume) of Ameo's hands-free? - is it usable in the car?
- is it good enough to take calls when "Flocki" (the dog) is carrying the Ameo?

mapre64 said:
... i'll buy my dog (a big bernese-mountain-dog) next week an Ameo !
... what's about the quality (sound & volume) of Ameo's hands-free? - is it usable in the car?
- is it good enough to take calls when "Flocki" (the dog) is carrying the Ameo?
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Yes, absoultely (although his / her fur is kept out the way of the mic).
I fidn that the Ameo comes into its own in partnership with a Jabra BT8010 - a fantatsic little device.

Should i regret buying the x1?????:

Should i regret buying the x1?????:
I bought the x1 few weeks ago … the problem is ;it wasn’t what I was expecting from sony Ericson ,the speakers are sooo low .. the device get very hot and sometimes it is unresponsive specially when I try to access the messages I have to restart it (soft restart)and now a crack appeared beside the volume button and the phone didn’t fall , I was treating it well ?
So guys should I regret the buy ?

The speakers on mine are very loud. I have noticed that it depends on the quality of what you are playing as to how loud the sound is. Some of the built in ringtones are loud, and some are not. All of my music and mp3s are loud. My phone also only gets hot when its connected to the computer. It should not get hot during normal operation. The phone will get faster and faster over time and crash less as well. If it is cracked and you haven't dropped it, it definitely needs to be returned.

mtaher said:
Should i regret buying the x1?????:
I bought the x1 few weeks ago … the problem is ;it wasn’t what I was expecting from sony Ericson ,the speakers are sooo low .. the device get very hot and sometimes it is unresponsive specially when I try to access the messages I have to restart it (soft restart)and now a crack appeared beside the volume button and the phone didn’t fall , I was treating it well ?
So guys should I regret the buy ?
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I've never really played music from mine without the case on, but even with my case on it's more than loud enough. My device only gets hot when it's charging for an extended period of time and I've always figured it's due to the case. My phone has only froze during a couple installs and occasionally hangs during messaging, but it sorts out in a couple seconds.
Now the crack is an issue, I'd call SE and see if they can help you. Hopefully they're willing to offer some help if it obviously wasn't dropped.

My device isnt slow - nor is the speaker quiet - nor cracked
u got latest ROM installed?

Well I regreted I did not read the specifications throughly before getting an X1.
I thought many of these things are very common in modern WM phones: In Call Recording & Accelerometers, etc. so that I thought X1 got them all, but turned out that X1 got none of them.
I am getting my hands off it and probably will fetch another phone instead.

I was given one free by my employer.
To be honest it sucks imo. It just isn't a congruent experience to use it.
it has the arbitrary few second lockups now and then, etc. The keyboard isn't really necessary and the screen is too small.
The pics, video recording and videophone ability is great but the HTC Touch HD has all of these plus the best screen on any phone in 2009.
Just geth the HD and not this.

In-call recording is in the notes application. Go to Menu->View Recording Toolbar.

Thanks WhyBe,
I don't know why this doesn't work for my X1.
I have tried to install the HD Dial Panel and related ICR; VITO, Resco, and even the SRS plug in but they all don't work. It makes me think that I have done something to my X1 (softwarewise) that stop it from functioning. Some days later I will flash another ROM to try.