http://217.160.215.102/index.php?itemid=1576&catid=20
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IMPRESSIVE! VERYYY IMPRESSIVE!
That's good news, especially that everything sold in Dubai is NOT sim locked. But is this info confirmed? Anybody already bought one (he must be among the first in the world) ?
read the posts below
in the posts below the news there are some with pictures of the boxed product.
and more important: manual with an optional battery pack with CF sleeve
this is more than outstanding specs
AED 3050 is the going cost ( NB no income tax and no Sales Tax only a 5% import duty is raised here in DUBAI) so higher than YOU GUYS will have to pay, the beast only comes with a charger (Connection plug is bigger than the old Qtek or SmartPhone,also it comes with a FIXED Euro Wall Plug...the old one here came with an exchangable wall Plug) , a chrging adapter (also changed !) a USB/Charging Cradle a CD with ActiveSync/Outlook 2002 (Outlook 2003 was launched Yesterday here in Dubai!), a spare stylus...and a couple of handbooks...
YOU must use the autoconfig on Powerup ! if you dont you will not get IA phot, Camera,Album and a host of other things...BUT be warned it will try to install ARABIC OS Extensions...so If you do get one you must start the Autoconfig, but CANCEL all the requests to install the Aribic apps. It seems only to do this once..so be warned..
Quick Review
Screen is better than a HP1945 but about the same as a HP 2xxx
Batt seems to be longer lasting than the old qtek
reception is improved also
OS and APPS seem to have some issues Stability is poor, I did run PC2003 4.05/4.16? for the last 3 months on my qtek and seemed much more stable
GPRS has improved now you can select 4R1 or 3R2 !
modem is there.
if some one can figure out how to get the beast into Boot loader I will make a ROM image on SATURDAY (going to the UK tonight) when i return
cheers
derek
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if some one can figure out how to get the beast into Boot loader I will make a ROM image on SATURDAY (going to the UK tonight) when i return
Great idea DEREK !
You have to contact to Developer or Jeff or York...
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One question NoBackUp if you dont mind:
how is the screen like in bright outdoor daylight. Can you see clearly to read say in a bright outdoor cafe or to use the camera under direct sunlight?
Hey
i just got 2 they are excellent so i think by that i confirm the availibilty of the XDA II under the i-Mate brand in Dubai is certain.
If anyone needs any info plz contact me anytime
regards
please any news regarding this
when can buy it ?
thanks
You don't have to wait: you can have an S100 / JAM / XDA Mini upgraded with a 128MB upgrade from PocketPCTechs.com today.
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~unit~Qtek_S100-291~area~upgrades-ram~item~JAM-064-128RAM.htm
My S100 was upgraded this week (took 1 day: one day to ship it to them, one day for the upgrade, and one more to return it to me) and I received it back this morning via FedEx, I now have 121.39MB total available main memory showing (60.79MB of Storage & 60.69MB of Program) and it doesn't require any special software or drivers to access the additional memory. My S100 runs really nicely now that it has a minimum of 40+MB of program memory available at all times, and with a slightly faster CPU (416mHz) than my XDA II (400mHz) its kinda peppy
Just one thing - price difference between S100 and S110 is about 30-50 $
S110 will be available at www.expansys.com from 31-st of july. IMHO - if You don't have device at all - it worth to wait for S110.
I just got my Vario, but now i am thinking that i should have waited for the Vario II (Hermes?). Have i made a mistake? Should i send it back under my 7 day return and wait?
aint being funny but i fink it looks crap...
http://www.newmobile.nl/eur/en/photos.php?phone_id=18fc907
i'd rather have the current Vario...as it's got style to it....that looks like a simple t mobile phone :roll: looks a bit blaah if u get me
Eh? I think it look pretty nice, better than the Vario I. And a 400Mhz CPU? I would not mind some of that.
What should i do?!
well the 200mhz aint bad....plays movies without a problem...music is fine...tom tom works; so it aint a bad phone...
but if your main concern is the CPU speed then go for it...
I think the hermes looks like a great device, an evolution on the current vario. If you can wait and afford the difference in price go for it, i'm sure it will be a cracking device.
Otherwise go for the vario, the hermes being available will not make the vario any less useful and there are already loads of hacks available for the vario.
A tough choice, but bear in mind even if you hold out for the hermes, there is always somethings bigger and better just around the corner.
whichever decision you make enjoy your device
R
No matter what phone you choose to buy, there will always be something better coming out on the horizon
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No matter what phone you choose to buy, there will always be something better coming out on the horizon
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Agreed, but the when the device is coming out so soon (this month?) it might be worth waiting.
Where are you based ?
I just got a vario and asked about release date of vario 2 ... (Assuming you actally mean the vario rather than i-mate or xda mini S) then Germany will be getting it this month but the T-Mobile aren't planning on releasing it in the UK till Q3 (ie October at the earliest)
BTW isn't it a 300Mhz CPU rather than a 400 Mhz one ??
HTH
Too soon? You mean too late!
I've had mine for aaages now, i'm nearly ready for an upgrade!
Other than that rather tasty looking camera application on the Vario 2 i think the XDA Mini S looks far nicer, as an ex XDA IIi user im finding it very hard to fault the XDA Mini S at all, its a great phone.
The Front-side looks okay to me, but the keyboard is ugly as hell, I like the keyboard of the MDA Vario a whole lot more.
I'm also keeping an eye out for the hermes but i haven't heard anything about any official release dates. I'm leaning toward the Imate branded JasJam but no clue when its coming out. Anyone have an idea? also is its 3g/umts compatible with the Cingular 3g?
At last I heard, the Hermes will not be compatible with US 3G networks, but that may change by the release by Imate or Qtek.
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hi, im also having the same dilemma, i currently have the imate JAMin and looking to get a device with a keyboard and im leaning towards the imate k-jam, but i am eagerly awaiting the release of the hermes or imate JASJAM.......i dont know if i should wait for the hermes or get the k-jam for now.......i have emailed and called the imate company in dubai and they advised me that they have no idea when this device will be released internationally......it is still under testing they said.....
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hi, im also having the same dilemma, i currently have the imate JAMin and looking to get a device with a keyboard and im leaning towards the imate k-jam, but i am eagerly awaiting the release of the hermes or imate JASJAM.......i dont know if i should wait for the hermes or get the k-jam for now.......i have emailed and called the imate company in dubai and they advised me that they have no idea when this device will be released internationally......it is still under testing they said.....
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i'm actually looking for an i-mate jamin and i currently have a vario (k-jam). i'd gladly trade mine for yours.
You dont say which country you are in so we can give you valid advice. The vario 2 has a 300mhz processor and uses a microsd slot - so 1gb max for now. It has a better camera but far as i can see does not have stereo speakers like the vario. If sound is a priority or if you already have a minisd card stick with the vario - otherwise go for the vario 2, i am certain that overall it is a better device. see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41660
waiting can be fruitless
I've waited since November for the Nokia N80 to be released. It was always just around the corner. Now here we are in May and still no US N80. There are even rumors that it will not be released due to some G3 issue.
I wish I wouldn't have waited and just got the Cingular 8125 back in November. I could have been enjoying it the last six months.
Point is... you can drive yourself crazy always looking out on the horizon. I would recommend getting the current version and having fun with all the mods. When the Hermes comes out, give it another six months for more mods to come out and the price to drop and then you can switch again if you want. But by then rumors of Hermes II will be floating around with beter keyboard, 800mhz, 5mp camera, built in 10gb hard drive optionsl, thinner, built in GPS receiver. LOL Just my opinion.
My brother just got an N80. I had a friend of mine buy it for him from Saudi Arabia and then had one of my friend's mom bring it with her to texas. But i'm gonna say its gonna be a while (2 to 3 months) until it gets released on cingular.
Anyone knows if O2 is going to lauch atom exec version with 512Hz CPU and 192M ROM?
If yes, any idea when?
Thanks!
According to CNET the Atom Exec will hit Australian and other Asian nation shores in July, and will retail for $AUD1299.00
Heres some pics and the offical news:
http://www.cnet.com.au/pdas/pdas/0,39035594,40063806-4+,00.htm?
I am looking for the PDA phone now.. And ATOM Exe will be my target.. wonder how much it cost in Malaysia..??
But a bit worry coz the ATOM (original) have too many complaint..
yes, it will release in Hong Kong very soon, price is HK$5980 same as Atom when just launch.
today it's available in Thai but it's not O2 Thailand shop's product (from China).... also in my hand this night 2.
I will have it tomorrow and will share my experience later.
Please share your experiences. Especially battery drain and camera :lol:
everything for ATOM EXEC is very good but its case is easy to scratch.
What about ATOM EXEC camera? Is it as good as Jamin Camera?
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