Hi all, just a quick question does the Xda exec have a cradle for it or is it USB cable connection for active sync only :?:
tia
No cradle yet from O2, although there's one on the Expansys website that'll be available in November: http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=126238&asource=127219
It's the car kit I'm waiting for. Now that I have a PDA that sits happily on the desk like an open laptop, a USB lead is fine for me I think.
See docking station here: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/7862.htm
hope the keep that price range ....
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See docking station here: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/7862.htm
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otherwise accessories would drain my pockets easily )))
Pretty reasonable price for the cradle though, normally they start off at £30+
Best regards lee
well, www.arkon.com do some Universal mounts (nb. Universal as in one-size-fits-all). I'm using the CM520 (I think - I'll check tonight) which I bought for my old ipaq 4150. It has 2 USB power connections on the bottom and a 3.5" speaker jack, with a speaker in the back. I have a usb to 4150 cable for it but I've just swapped with the usual USB cable that the XDA Exec comes with and it holds it pretty well. I'm a little tempted to add some velcro or something since the XDA Exec is quite porky, but I'll see how it goes for now. I don't know about handsfree though as it's not designed for it. I currently use a Jabra headset for the phone, Tomtom and a bluetooth gps for the satnav - this keeps everything charged and happy. I might get a bluetooth car stereo for the handsfree instead of the Jabra as it does chafe a bit during long journeys...
Does anyone know of any decent cases for the HTC Universal? I've seen a few at PDAir and Proporta, but I'm not 100% happy with them as I'd have to take the phone out of the case before putting it on the cradle.
M
Hi,
I would like to use qtek9100 as an mp3 player. I have gone through many posts to find a suitable MP3 player for qtek. So that problem is solved.
The only issue right now is that the orignal wired headset is so pathetic that it just doesnt stay in my ears. I would like to use my normal headphones to play the MP3 music from my qtek.
Is "2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter/ converter" all thats required for this. Are there any other considerations that I am not aware of ?
Please let me know.
Anup
PS. I am waiting for an official A2DP release, if at all it comes. So till then this method is quite okay for me.
the adaptor is all that's required.
The problem with an audio adapter is that there are a half-dozen proprietary setups for these connectors depending on the specific phone, so the one you buy may not work, and even if it has three bands (four-conductor) on the 2.5mm male connector it won't necessarily work. I found one on Ebay that works with my T-Mo MDA, and it's cheap at around $7 including shipping:
http://tinyurl.com/oyvnq
There are others from on-line sellers like PocketPCTechs, but they cost over twice as much (~$20 including shipping). This Ebay item seems well-made and I've been using it for about a month with my Shure E3C earbuds. This does not replace the functionality of the original cable with microphone, etc., but will allow you to listen to MP3's on your 3.5mm earphones.
I also purchased another adapter on Ebay and it works well too. It gives phone functionality like the original, although I don't use it because it is more cumbersome to carry around at the gym, where I use the MP3 player most often. It adds more cable length, which isn't needed. It is a Hong Kong dealer and I received my adapter in seven days to the U.S.
http://tinyurl.com/klalh
Make sure the one you order specifies the "T-Mobile Pocket PC phone." This one costs even less at $5.50 including shipping from HK. That's hard to beat.
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The problem with an audio adapter is that there are a half-dozen proprietary setups for these connectors depending on the specific phone, so the one you buy may not work, and even if it has three bands (four-conductor) on the 2.5mm male connector it won't necessarily work. I found one on Ebay that works with my T-Mo MDA, and it's cheap at around $7 including shipping:
http://tinyurl.com/oyvnq
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Hi. Thanks a lot for your response. I never knew that they had a proprietary connector setup as well. I followed your first link. The only thing that confused me is that the seller is from NJ and it will cost abt 5.69$ including shipping.
It says
Compatible Model: MDA SDA STM5600
Compatible Brand: T-Mobile MDA SDA STM5600
Condition: New
Just wanted to make sure that I am looking at the same product you are suggesting. Let me know
Thanks again
Anup
PS. I went with your first link since I am not interested in having the mic functionality. Its messy
First post here but I figured I can actually help out so I'll jump in...
First off the one from PPC techs doesn't work, I bought it and sent it back it only plays from the right side when plugged in. Tech support told me they mapped the wrong part number to the wizard and don't have a replacement. This seemed fishy but I sent my adapter back and I'm currently awaiting a refund. In the mean time I went to radio shack and bought the el cheapo adapter they sell and it works perfectly. In fact it even enables the internal microphone for use in the car if your so inclined to do so. Best of all it was $3.99 and local. Sure it's ugly, but it's temporary; I'll be getting a 6" corded version soon from a Treo 650 vendor since they seem to be the same.
Regards,
TS
Hi, I'm thinking on buying ORA Car Pack
http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=153768&asource=151727
They sell it for 27 dollars. Does anyone own this? Can someone give me a recommendation? I want to buy a cheap carkit for my kaiser, with 12v power included. I want to have it glue to my car dashboard or to my windshield with a vent mount.
Thanks in advanced
In the past I also bought car kits made for that specific PDA I owned by that time. The problem though is that - during your "PDA-life" - you spend a fortune on this so I decided to go for some "general" system like Brodit or Richter (see http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=156824). The advantage with this system is that you only have to replace the actual PDA holder rather than the complete system when you get a new tech toy - which is also less expensive.
I'm very happy with the Richter system now since quite a number of years.
Christian
Well interesting point of view but the ORA car park system, seems to be a universal type of holder and would as such suit their owners in case of pdas change
I'm curious about return of experiences too.
About that ORA system, but also about the Arkon CM799 http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=147464
which would seem to suit the TyTN II too.
As I'm thinking of having the Kaiser into some kind of hard plastic or rubber protector case, I think it's best I stay away from specific to the TyTN II car kit since the phone would be to thick to hold in the especially designed systems.
One question for you Eurybia though : does the adapter you got for the Richter system allows to have the ability to have the Kaiser keypad opened or closed at will ?
Thanks !
I dont like Arkon product. I bought an active charger before, but after not more than 5 months, the "spring" to hold the PDA was loosen (not tight anymore).
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One question for you Eurybia though : does the adapter you got for the Richter system allows to have the ability to have the Kaiser keypad opened or closed at will ?
Thanks !
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Nope.
And even when I think about this feature now I wouldn't miss that anyway. In times of bluetooth, voice dialing and more or less mainly GPS usage in the car I wouldn't use the keyboard while driving anyway. For me the most important thing is that the unit is fixed properly in the holder so it won't drop between the seats or alike even on rough roads.
My eyes are too bad and my fingers too big to play distant-mice-piano anyway.
Anyway, nor the arkon active holder nor the brodit (or Richter ) active holder costs 27 dollars. So I asked again to see if anyone owns one of this or if someon can recomend an active holder carkit for more or less the same price.
Hi all,
I've finally decided to sell my hermes - I've had a diamond for 3 months now but never got around to putting my tytn up for sale.
I won't bother you all with the specs as I'm pretty sure you know them.
It's orange branded (M3100) but unlocked and has hardspl.
It's currently running this WM6.1 ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=428597
Which I installed as it will look more impressive with touchflo when I put it on ebay if it doesn't sell on here.
If anyone wants it with a different rom but doesn't fancy flashing it, just link me to the rom and I'll put it on there. Same goes for any software you want on it - let me know and I'll set it up (tomtom etc..?)
I'll also throw in my bluetooth GPS receiver (a QSTARZ BT-Q800 which is pretty old but gets a fix in under 30 seconds and never loses signal). I don't have any manuals or cables for the GPS receiver but it charges through the same miniusb cable as the tytn.
The tytn is in good condition. I'll add some photos below. There are a couple of scratches on the silver part at the top (next to the front camera).
Not a lot to say really, it's always worked flawlessley for me. I've flashed a few roms on it in the past without any problems.
It will come in its original box with a wall charger, usb cable, spare stylus, manuals (not that they're any use as they're for the orange branded WM5).
I'd prefer a local pickup (so the buyer can see the phone first) from Essex in the UK if possible, but I imagine shipping to anywhere in the UK won't be more than £10 recorded.
I'm looking for around £100 for the lot. I'd prefer cash on collection but paypal is ok if I'm going to post it.
If you want to make an offer, please either post here or pm me.
Thanks!
would you ship to usa?
I've just bought this off ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=140294161361
I had a similar car kit for my prophet for gps navigation. it's not a hands free kit though. it had an inbuilt speaker so you can hear directions clearer and you can charge at the same time.
this seller is selling one with out the fm transmitter for approx the same price, so went with this for the fm transmitter. Hope it works ok... not a real fan of the swan neck design, prefer the angled neck as in the picture. This guy is selling it a bit cheaper than other sellers with the same/similar product. Other sites like brando were selling it for a lot more. There is the original HTC or other cheaper products, but no speaker.
Will review it once i get it, really hope it works ok like for my prophet...
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=140294161361
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Wanted to take a look cause I'm looking for a nice solution but the link already returns :
"This item has ended with Buy it Now."
that's because i bought that. hehe
you can go and look at the sellers other listings. he has 2 kinds of these as i said above, 1 with speaker/no fm transmitter or 1 with speaker/fm transmitter.
Don't quiet understand the listing:Ca
Item # 130282049119 HTC Touch Pro FM TRANSMITTER CAR MOUNT KIT CHARGER $ 19.99
Flexible goose neck included
Item # 120354898072 Car kit for HTC Touch pro FM transmitter + charger $ 27.99
Flexible Gooseneck included
But both show a swivel mount (which I do like much better) and both items look the same
In case the item # disappears, sellers are zhoujing0209 and turbo-express
Can one clarify?
i think they maybe just copy & paste the descriptions. my seller is different than the 2 you listed. turbo-express was the most expensive 1 that i found including shipping.
yeah i like swivel as well. i think they all get them from the same supplier, hence the same 'stock' pics.
will tell when i get mine. looks like these 1s you can use as a handsfree...
Hah - I bought these last night.
I've already got a car charger.
A car mount - holder only.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=130282829189
Handsfree Mic
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=180321523945
3.5mm Audio to Pioneer Aux (CD Stacker control input)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=320314793352
I figure the mic, the charger and the Pioneer input should all plug into the next device giving me a handsfree kt that comes through my stereo. I'll also be able to play music through it.
3in1 Stereo device. Two mini usb ports and 1 3.5mm audio jack socket.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=180322159245
If it works I'll then invest some money in a mini usb extension cable just to tidy things up.
Well...
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Hah - I bought these last night.
If it works I'll then invest some money in a mini usb extension cable just to tidy things up.
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So...did this all work? I really like the idea of using an external mic and then pumping the sound through the stereo.
Still waiting on delivery of the items...
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Still waiting on delivery of the items...
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Let us know how the FM transmitter work? Usually the sound quality is nasty.
I found this on DX a similar mount for $17.99, just to give you guys an idea how much other people are selling it for.
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Let us know how the FM transmitter work? Usually the sound quality is nasty.
I found this on DX a similar mount for $17.99, just to give you guys an idea how much other people are selling it for.
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still haven't received mine yet, but my wife did say i got a parcel this morning. will update if it is & a brief review.
DX is always good for cheap electric/tronic stuff. they don't have a touch pro version AFAIK, also reading the forums, seems like DX gave another version to a buyer without the speaker. the pictured version looks exactly like the 1 i have for my prophet but mine is the swivel neck version.
anyone know if this will work with s cdma version
HTC Touch Pro car kit has in http://www.expansys.pt/p.aspx?i=170929 ???
if the holder fits, you can use it...
I bought one for my TP... It works ok!!!
I've had mine for a few days now. I have the cradle WITHOUT the FM transmitter, It's a charger/holder only. Fit and finish are a little above what you'd expect for a $15 piece of plastic. To be honest I expected to find casting tabs and rough/sharp edges, and I didn't. Granted that it's cheap plastic, but it works well with me FUZE.
**WARNING** The power supply that comes with it is regulated to 5v. It is NOT passing the full 12v from the car to the cradle. I know that other car kit brands (Seidio especially) put the power regulation inside of the cradle itself and send out a 12v cigarette adapter with their kit. Personally, I had my Seidio kit for my Wizard hardwired into my car. I'm glad I checked voltage prior to connection. I'd imagine the full 12v would fry the USB port/charging circuit in the phone.
Pix to follow next time I go to the car...
i did get the cradle yesterday.
a bit different from the pictured item, it came with a goose neck - but ok. the suction cup initially wasn't holding well, after a few tries & a bit of saliva (ewwww! haha) it worked ok & managed to hold my touch pro. good build to be honest
the fm transmitter worked well. i opened s2p & the sound is good. as good as a clear radio channel. volume is a bit on the low side - even at touch pro max volume. need to turn the radio vol. up quite a bit (remember to turn it down once finished!) the channels go up by 0.1 MHz (if that's correct) so pain if you need to use higher frequencies. I just used 88.5 i think, no radio stations here using that frequency.
Good fit of my touch pro, not as tight as the 1 for my prophet (which was tight enough to cause a bit of chipped paint). i guess it's not for CDMA versions due to the back cover?
the cable that came with it is a bit short if you want to mount it on the windscreen. it is the coil type, but stretches if put on windshield. a worry is that the stretch would make the whole thing fall!
there is no speaker or mic input!! the description says it has a speaker & mic & can be used as a handsfree kit. NO it can't...
1 other annoying thing is that if you use the fm transmitter, u can't charge the pda & vise versa. there is a switch on the side to choose from charging/transmitter. damn annoying if you asked me, wanted this to work with charging & transmitting... u can only do 1 thing at a time. also the short or tight adaptor that came with it...
not too sure on voltage, i guess it is 5V?
all in all, good product/build but annoying that it does not have a speaker/mic input & u can't use the transmitter while charging!
will post pics when i get home. i don't know whether it's worth complaining or not to the seller about the product description not accurate, but for $56 NZD i might just do that...
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HTC Touch Pro car kit has in http://www.expansys.pt/p.aspx?i=170929 ???
if the holder fits, you can use it...
I bought one for my TP... It works ok!!!
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yes & no. that is just a holder & adaptor. what i'm talking about is like that with a speaker/fm transmitter so that if e.g. u use GPS, the voice is louder.
*Looks at watch and sighs wistfully while still waiting for parts*
Why don't you open it up to see if you can connect the wires yourself? Shouldn't be too hard to tweak the kit to charge and receive at the same time...
might do that actually. was thinking of it earlier on. i'm sure u can 'cross' the switch so that it can both work together...
I just receive my car kit.
This is what i received ( sorry for the quality of the pictures)
If you link the marked wires together the phone will always be on charge
My biggest problem is that the phone wont fit with the Seidio's Innocase Surface Case on it.
I am planning to atach a microphone also.
how did you get the swivel neck?? i hate my goose neck....
it's the same unit as mine, i guess you bought from the same seller? turbo-express? i emailed the guy saying that it doesn't have a speaker & it came with a goose neck, he replied in broken english like - oops sorry, not like in the picture & no speaker.... hmmmm
used this over the weekend to navigate, i hate the fact that i can't listen to my cd's while i use it. the car kit for my prophet just had a nice, loud speaker which was excellent.
another problem is that for some reason, the transmitter would switch off all of a sudden intermittently.
show us your completed 'hack' ok? will do like you said so it will always be on charge
shame about your case... maybe now use invisible shield or the likes????