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Advice needed: Moving from XDA II to JAM

As I'm giving up from getting my Xda II up to the task of BT Syncing AND BT handsfree, I ordered an i-mate Jam from Expansys.
As my order is on backlog due to lack of stock (more than 3 weeks now) I'm having time to wonder about my "incoming" new toy.
So I have a few questions for the more "JAM" experience users:
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1.- Is BT operational with HandsFree devices? I mean carkits and the like.
2.- Is the BT stack having problems to ActiveSync with Win XP SP2?
3.- Any rumours about the new 2005 version? When will I-mate ship it?
4.- Are the most recent units coming with the flaws fixed? I read about bad sound, blurry pictures, a patched radio protocol, etc.
5.- Is any application known by not running on the JAM?
Thanks for commenting, I'll post my findings when my unit arrives.
BTW does anyone need a perfectly working XDAII?
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No help?
Ok, Should I admit there are not any problems around? Is anyone out there moved from XDA-II willing to help?
Thanks.
:wink: :?:

Great Move.
I changed my XDAII for a Jam and I'm extremely happy :lol:
No sound issues also bluetooth headset Motorola 810 connects fine. Camera is not too good but I guess thats the only flaw.

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zedeff said:
I changed my XDAII for a Jam and I'm extremely happy :lol:
No sound issues also bluetooth headset Motorola 810 connects fine. Camera is not too good but I guess thats the only flaw.
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Hi zedeff! Thanks for info!
Just wondering: Is anyone using a BT carkit? Since this is a common problem with XDA II, I'm a bit worried about.
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considering a switch
i'm quite happy with my xdaII except that i find it bulky.. i'm seriously thinking of getting the xdaII mini (aka magician). any comments? bad reviews? suggestions?
btw, i'm looking for a fair market where i can sell my xdaII here in manila in case i do decide to buy the mini. any ideas? :wink:

Me too!
I'm also considering moving from the XDA2. My XDA2 has been great although not without one or two issues (getting BT working with a GPS receiver - not for the newbies!). I was considering the XDA2s and XDA2i but have read about issues with both. Now the XDA2 mini looks fantastic as I often wish I had a smaller phone without sacrificing the features. Has anyone else taken the plunge?

GlobalSat SD-501 GPS will not work with S100, please help me

Hi guys!
Just learned of this forum, it might be my last chance.
I bought the GlobalSat SD-501 GPS secure digital receiver in Hong Kong. It was a big gamble and it turned out to a headache.
After installing the thing you are supposed to be able to see which comport it has received using the nifty utility "GPSInfo" from GlobalSat.
It is supposed to identify itself as COMX: MANF-0501-CARDID or something similar.
... but after loading the program I see the following:
COM1: Serial
COM2: Serial_Cmd
COM3: IrCOMM
COM4: BTIBserial
COM5: BTOBserial
COM9: Serial_Data
That is, nothing that resembles anything what I want. I tried to force select one of the following ports but of course that didn't work. There are also 3 different drivers to test, the one supplied on the cd and two on the developers site, found here:
http://www.globalsat.com.tw/english/download.php?level_id=3
I have tried all three drivers with no effect. I have also tried soft resetting after install and even a hard reset to see if that would solve any issues.Along with the drivers there is also a program called COMKiller that disables comports (after surfing found out that most IPAQ's tie up all comports leaving nothing for the GPS), I tried this as well with no success.
The LED on the GPS is supposed to blink when it has your location fixed, the device actually does that after a while so it seems to have a working hardware anyway - it just won't talk to the phone.
From looking at other forums it seems as this device work for people running the S2020 (the Himalaya) so maybe there is hope.
In summary this is what I have tried:
1. Tried all three drivers available from maker.
2. Soft resetting.
3. Hard resetting.
4. Upgraded ROM to the version described below.
5. Disabled IR (incoming beam).
This is what I have:
Qtek S100
ROM: 1.06.00 WWE
ROM date 01/06/05
Radio version: 1.05.00
Protocol version: 1337.39
ExtROM version: 1.06.115 WWE
Model NO.: PM10A
Maybe there is something in the driver that is trying to access the S100 in the wrong way, maybe it is trying to force select a busy comport. I don't know. Please you kind devs and others, can you maybe take a look at this?
best regards
Kristian

I querried this forum about this about a month ago and had no luck.
I have an o2 mini. When i plug the sd501 into the mini The light doesnt come on. My friend has JAM. When I plug it into the jam the light comes on but still i have not been able to get it to work,
If you find a solution please post

Could any of you smart devs please take a look at this, I would be eternally grateful!
/Kris

Krillo said:
Could any of you smart devs please take a look at this, I would be eternally grateful!
/Kris
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Hi Kris,
did you already try on the forums you can find at www.pocketgps.co.uk ???
IMHO that is the best-gps-experts website; if nobody can help you there, you can put your receiver in the recycle bin
Sorry I cannot help you some more

Hi,
yes I have posted in that forum too - awaiting response. But I am sure this is solvable, it's not rocket science. Well, for me it might be but I know there are some seriously smart people here eager to give support
/Kris

being a bit a GPS expert myself as well as an S100 owner I have not found a solution so far to get this combo to work, which I guess is not that bad at the end of the day considering you lose the SD slot for storage unlike with say a Bluetooth GPS. I will certainly revisit when they send me the SD-502 with its 512mb RAM, small helix antenna and SIRFIII chipset for testing in a few weeks ;-)

GpsPassion -> Do you have some kind of relation with GlobalSat? If so, have you had any comments from them if they will try to make this combo to work or not?
I mean, I like the device and it would suit my needs quite well - and I bought mine so I must decide if I should sell it or if there might bew a solution sometime. Do you have any contacts?`
best regards
Kristian

Hello Sd 501 "victims",
searching through the net I ended up at this thread. I also would like to run my sd-501 with my magigian. Is there really no solution to that problem?
Stefan

hi
the drivers arent installed properly you should have on there manufactors card under the com ports. reinstall the drivers andf it will work are you using the disk that came with it as the drivers you down load dont seem to work.
kevin

Nice to see an old thread coming back to life. I for one never managed to get the 501 to work on an S100 and the 502 is following the same fate, looks like some SDIO issues at HTC...http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/news.asp?id=410

just signed up today and this is my first post! anyway i am having the same problem. i have been trying to get the globalsat sd-502 to talk to my Qtek s110 without any joy depsite expansys saying it is compatible.
i have tried the drivers supplied and those on the globalsat website. it cannot see any com ports other than those mentioned earlier in this thread.
i do know from a local guy who tried to help me out that he managed to get it working with his xdaii which was not comaptible but he failed to help me out on with the qtek. i think this is one that globalsat will need to look at.
its a shame because it locks on to satellites just as quick as my globalsat bt-338 but wont suck the battery dry as quickly the bluetooth does. i will be interested to here if someone comes up with a solution.

tebs said:
just signed up today and this is my first post! anyway i am having the same problem. i have been trying to get the globalsat sd-502 to talk to my Qtek s110 without any joy depsite expansys saying it is compatible.
i have tried the drivers supplied and those on the globalsat website. it cannot see any com ports other than those mentioned earlier in this thread.
i do know from a local guy who tried to help me out that he managed to get it working with his xdaii which was not comaptible but he failed to help me out on with the qtek. i think this is one that globalsat will need to look at.
its a shame because it locks on to satellites just as quick as my globalsat bt-338 but wont suck the battery dry as quickly the bluetooth does. i will be interested to here if someone comes up with a solution.
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Sorry to hear about your problems - but, what software are you trying? A good freebie is VisualGPS CE, and does work with the SD-501 (i use said GPS reciever with my Blue Angel).
But unfortunatly, I think this problem is purely a HTC problem, not global sat. Remember, they made thier device compatible to the BSquare SDIO Now protocalls - if HTC decides not to follow that , then it is not GS's fault (though, it is odd that they would support the SDIO on devices like the II, IIs, III, but not on other devices..)

Divine im using tom tom 5 but as far as gps programs ive used both gpsinfo and winfast as someone on the pocketgps site suggested. yeh it probably is something that htc need to look at.
thanks to a bit of browsing on here ive downloaded a trial verison of phone alarm which allows me to use a single press of tghe tom tom icon to activate the bluetooth and tom tom in one go. exiting tom tom switches the bluetooth off and the phone so i can power the device down. this will keep me happy till someone comes up with a solution.i am going to return the sd-502 to expansys and ask them to remove the qteks110 compatiblity reference on their site

SPV M1000 Help, if possible?

Hey all,
I just got myself a second hand SPV M1000 with Windows Mobile 2003SE.
This forum seems to have such a massive range of knowledgable people!
I have a few basic questions I hope someone can answer...
I would like to find a WIFI card that will work if possible? SANDISK? Which part number?
Will Windows Mobile 2005 work on the M1000? Is it worth the upgrade?
How does one go about upgrading? Im a computer geek, but dont have much experience when it comes to PDAs....
Sorry for the noobie questions, but searching for this just seems to bring up heaps and its impossible to find the answers I'm looking for.
MAny thanks, and I'm sure I'll be a frequent visitor to these forums!
David

wifi sdio cards from sandisk and socket works if they dont have onboard memory
http://www.buzzdev.net/ for 2005
if it's worth it guess you can check ppls posts in the 2005 forum and in buzz's
how to do it should be describet in the zip from with 2005

XDA Orbit or XDA Mini S?

I want to upgrade from my XDA2 to either an XDA Orbit or XDA Mini S. I'm erring towards the Orbit but have a number of questions:
I have read reviews stating that the phone quality on the Mini is poor, can anyone corroborate this or know if the Orbit performs better as a phone?
What happens when using the Orbit for Sat Nav and there is an incoming call? Presumably I'd be able to take the call (hands free / bluetooth of course) but the device stops giving verbal instructions on directions?
Does anyone know of a car kit that charges the phone in addition to speaker etc? - Am I right in thinking that bluetooth headsets don't strictly adhere to letter of the law?
I already have a Navman Sat Nav & not entirely happy with it - it doesn't re-route well. I have read a couple of articles stating that Tom Tom 6 software can be installed on the Orbit & enables you to avoid a particular road/route - is that so / is it any good?. I don't know much about Co-Pilot, but I'm guessing that it's just software alternative to the likes of tom tom?
How reliable if the Orbit operating system? My XDA2 was a bit of a pain at first (re-setting weekly) but seems to have settled down. Either that or I've just got use to it!
Help with any of the above would be much appreciated!

Jaxh said:
I want to upgrade from my XDA2 to either an XDA Orbit or XDA Mini S. I'm erring towards the Orbit but have a number of questions:
I have read reviews stating that the phone quality on the Mini is poor, can anyone corroborate this or know if the Orbit performs better as a phone?
What happens when using the Orbit for Sat Nav and there is an incoming call? Presumably I'd be able to take the call (hands free / bluetooth of course) but the device stops giving verbal instructions on directions?
Does anyone know of a car kit that charges the phone in addition to speaker etc? - Am I right in thinking that bluetooth headsets don't strictly adhere to letter of the law?
I already have a Navman Sat Nav & not entirely happy with it - it doesn't re-route well. I have read a couple of articles stating that Tom Tom 6 software can be installed on the Orbit & enables you to avoid a particular road/route - is that so / is it any good?. I don't know much about Co-Pilot, but I'm guessing that it's just software alternative to the likes of tom tom?
How reliable if the Orbit operating system? My XDA2 was a bit of a pain at first (re-setting weekly) but seems to have settled down. Either that or I've just got use to it!
Help with any of the above would be much appreciated!
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I can awnser a couple of you questions - i had just got a new mini s because my last qtek wizard is so good - dont get it the screen is now v dull and colors poorly rendered - i checked 2 devices. I think htc have changed the screen/backlight on it. Orbits screen is brighter and clearer than my qtek 9100.
As for the radio call quality - i feel mini s is marginally better but not alot in it. The orbit is a superb device - v light and slim too. Seems v stable with no resetting as yet.
Have not tested gps side yet but hope that helps.
p.s. speaker quality and volume is better in the mini s because of stereo speakers but the orbit seems loud enough.

XDA Orbit Review
Hi there,
regarding your question, hope this will help
I didnt write this review, but it is most excellent,
it persuaded me on my next purchase
http://www.4winmobile.com/viewtopic.php?p=42938

Excellent Review - thanks!
Thanks folks - indeed a most excellent & comprehensive review. Decision made! Once O2 have dispatched said device to me & I've had an opportunity to 'play' I'll post back my thoughts / findings.

questions before flashing to wm5 or 6

Hello, Mr nooby here.
Looking at the threads for upgrading everyone seems really nice and helpful, my brain is saying to me "you can do that".
But I have a couple of questions before I do, as I haven't found any answers to these.
Phone is o2xda 11 (htc himalaya)
Running it says on the about screen microsoft pocket pc version 4.20.0(build 13252)
proc is intel pxa263
The questions:
Do I need to get it unlocked from o2 before upgrading to wm5/6?
I have the cradle but no power supply to the cradle. Do I need one? (the xda charges from cradle when plugged into the usb)
Thanks in advance for your help.

no you dont need to get it unlocked
but if u want to search for "xdadev_all_unlock-v1.6_138.exe" and run it on the phone.
not sure about the cradle but it should be evident if it wont work

ok thanks, all updated, just need to configure gprs for o2 now as its not working.

pcbreject said:
ok thanks, all updated, just need to configure gprs for o2 now as its not working.
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just search google
thousands of people have asked the same thing.

when i got my xda II it was already unlocked