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if you had to get something else what would you go for and why?
At the moment, everything looks like the HTC Hermes, which seems great. UMTS, Wifi and keyboard at the size of the Wizard, a bit thinner though. Drawback: Micro SD Slot for which currently only cards up to 500 MB are available. Very annoying.
The HTC Trinity is said to be released by the end of the year and will have GPS on board with the same features of the Hermes. Design seems to be very nice too. Nothing known about the card slot though.
At the moment, everything looks like the HTC Hermes, which seems great. UMTS, Wifi and keyboard at the size of the Wizard, a bit thinner though. Drawback: Micro SD Slot for which currently only cards up to 500 MB are available. Very annoying.
The HTC Trinity is said to be released by the end of the year and will have GPS on board with the same features of the Hermes. Design seems to be very nice too. Nothing known about the card slot though.
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At the moment, everything looks like the HTC Hermes, which seems great. UMTS, Wifi and keyboard at the size of the Wizard, a bit thinner though. Drawback: Micro SD Slot for which currently only cards up to 500 MB are available.
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1Gb now. That'll do for me, but 2Ggb would be nicer for music AND GPS.
nothin yet! they all seem to be gettin fatter and slower
till i see a 'true' worthy evolution of my jam, every way as amazing as when the jam first came out, im stickin with it :wink:
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Dandie said:
At the moment, everything looks like the HTC Hermes, which seems great. UMTS, Wifi and keyboard at the size of the Wizard, a bit thinner though. Drawback: Micro SD Slot for which currently only cards up to 500 MB are available.
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1Gb now. That'll do for me, but 2Ggb would be nicer for music AND GPS.
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I saw 2GB Micro MMC somewhere on the net. But not sure if its in the stores now. If you mind I could search the link for you.
I'm thinking about an O2 Atom. FM radio, BT, WIFI, 128MB/128MB, 2Mpixel camera etc.
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nothin yet! they all seem to be gettin fatter and slower
till i see a 'true' worthy evolution of my jam, every way as amazing as when the jam first came out, i'm sticking with it :wink:
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The same here...
HTC Trinity seems as a good choice, but again, nothing really known about it..
I guess I'll stick with my JAM till a good replacement is out
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belfast-biker said:
Dandie said:
At the moment, everything looks like the HTC Hermes, which seems great. UMTS, Wifi and keyboard at the size of the Wizard, a bit thinner though. Drawback: Micro SD Slot for which currently only cards up to 500 MB are available.
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1Gb now. That'll do for me, but 2Ggb would be nicer for music AND GPS.
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I saw 2GB Micro MMC somewhere on the net. But not sure if its in the stores now. If you mind I could search the link for you.
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I thought Micro MMC was a competitor to Micro SD.... are they compatible?
Here is the link: http://www.aivanet.com/showthread.php?t=3726
Well, a PDA what is reads SD Card, is reading MMC too so I think MMC not a competitor, just a cheaper solution. I think Micro MMC will be the same, cheaper than the Micro SD. Anyway it isn't at the stores now, so I don't know how is it works.
Cheers,
One of this mdas with umts or an nokia n91 ..
Personally it kills me that I got my wife the imate k-jam for her birthday. She brags every day that she had a better phone than I do. All I can go is lower my head in shame.
But hte real kicker is that I personally like my imate jam better than her new phone. True it does have a lot of dents and scratches, but I believe that it is the perfect size for a PDA phone and I'm happy with performance and features it offers.
I'll probably get another HTC product in the future, but I'll wait till they are able to fit all the things I want into the size of my JAM. This list includes:
-stereo bluetooth support
-gps
-3 mega pixel camera
-qwerty keyboard
I think those features, plus what my JAM already has will make for a good phone as long as it is no larger than what I already have.
Since my TMO contract lasts till August 2007 I'm complete unsure what my next device will be or look like. What I do know fur sure is that I really love the Magician formfactor. So it will be a small device with hopefully hsdpa/umts, better camera, WM5 or it's successor Crossbow, maybe a keyboard like the Hermes.
BTW the new O2 BT stack make stereo audio streaming possible over BT http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33532&sid=afdb36816b8348efc74e3baa24b5d5a4
Cheers, M
Hello XDA-DEV .
I needed some opinions about this phone. I checked all the reviews that were online , I have been studying about this phone for sometime now. Let me tell you about me and then I will ask for your opinions. I currently am using a HTC TYTN and it’s a ok device. I have a O2 XDA EXEC that I bought 6 months ago and I love the device but poor signal were I live ( MA, USA ) I mean I have owned many HTC devices ( TREO 750, HTC Apache , HTC TYTN , HTC Wizard , HTC Universal , Blue Angel and DASH and many other devices like BB 8800 and 8700g and 8100 and TREO 650 and 600 , but WM is the way for me) I still have all these phones. My questions is that I love the screen and performance of the O2 XDA EXEC but the signal is very bad. I mean day and night between that and TYTN. I have tried pretty much any ROM that ever came out cooked or shipped with all the radio ROMs out there still nothing. So my questions is that how is Advantage, I am buying one this week but before I spend my money on it I want to see if it is worth the money.
Form all the people that have Advantage or AMEO or U1000 could you give me some opinions also size wise is it a lot bigger than Universal or NO?
Also if anyone lives on NE area in USA how is your experience with this device.
Again I appreciated all the effort that this community has done and all I can say is thank you.
My personal opinion is that it does feel quite a lot bigger than the Universal, but it is totally worth it! TBH, neither fits in your jeans pocket so once you get to Universal size then it doesn't matter if a device is a bit bigger if it is packing what the Athena is packing. Can't help you when it comes to signal, although I personally have had no problems at all.
Thank You. Honestly i dont think the size is really a problem. do you use this as a phone also. how is the day to day phone call operation. is it a pain or no.
I use mine as a normal phone, when cycling it's on wired headset, rest of the time I hold it to my ear..
'tis big, but hey so what
I went from the TyTn to the Athena. I loved the size of the TyTN with the exception of the screen size. Screen size just didn't feel right. I was a bit apprehensive before going to the Athena but don't regret it one bit. I was also discouraged when I found out that you couldn't hold it up to the ear like a regular phone but now that I've been using it for a while, I love it and much better. Phone is MUCH more stable than the TyTn, faster, etc. If I had to choose it would only be between the Universal and Athena. Are you experiencing the screen alignment issue with your TyTN?
Edit: Also, bluetooth on Athena works better than on TyTN.
from what i've heard so far this device is great. i have been waiting for it to come here and i will get me one 2maro. i cant wait till get it in my hands. i love the features. i was gonna get iphone but i phone has nothing on this.
i wanna say thank you for your opinions. it mean alot.
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I went from the TyTn to the Athena. I loved the size of the TyTN with the exception of the screen size. Screen size just didn't feel right. I was a bit apprehensive before going to the Athena but don't regret it one bit. I was also discouraged when I found out that you couldn't hold it up to the ear like a regular phone but now that I've been using it for a while, I love it and much better. Phone is MUCH more stable than the TyTn, faster, etc. If I had to choose it would only be between the Universal and Athena. Are you experiencing the screen alignment issue with your TyTN?
Edit: Also, bluetooth on Athena works better than on TyTN.
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no. but everytime i put this phone to my ear , it seams to hit something in the screen casue i keep hearing keytone. but i never had this problem with Uni, witch has bigger screen.
TYTN is ok but it is slow. i mean it freezes on me all the time. it takes 4ever for it to load.
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no. but everytime i put this phone to my ear , it seams to hit something in the screen casue i keep hearing keytone. but i never had this problem with Uni, witch has bigger screen.
TYTN is ok but it is slow. i mean it freezes on me all the time. it takes 4ever for it to load.
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Yes, you're right...it does freeze a lot and is slooooooooooow. You need to get an Athena. You won't regret it. I have the www.jawbone.com as my bluetooth headset and works great. Also, not sure if it was a hardware or software issue but they keyboard on the TyTN sucks!
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Thank You. Honestly i dont think the size is really a problem. do you use this as a phone also. how is the day to day phone call operation. is it a pain or no.
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I use it as my only phone. Most the time it is paired with my Jabra BT8010 which makes it much more useable as a phone. However I hold it up on speaker phone if my Jabra is off and that works fine too. Enjoy your new toy!
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Yes, you're right...it does freeze a lot and is slooooooooooow. You need to get an Athena. You won't regret it. I have the www.jawbone.com as my bluetooth headset and works great. Also, not sure if it was a hardware or software issue but they keyboard on the TyTN sucks!
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yup. he i saw your post recently and i bought a jawbone headset. the thing is amazing. how do you like the phone. i know u r in us and have tmobile service , how is it working for you so far.
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yup. he i saw your post recently and i bought a jawbone headset. the thing is amazing. how do you like the phone. i know u r in us and have tmobile service , how is it working for you so far.
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It's working perfectly. I bought three units. So me and two buddies, all using TMobile in the US are very happy with the phone. I just don't trust the MicroDrive yet but don't really worry about it because I use a 4GB miniSDHC card to install my apps to. I'm in love with this phone and so are my two buddies. The built in GPS, which the TyTN doesn't have is a great great thing. I've purchased pretty much every high end phone HTC has made and this one is by far the best. The Universal comes in second place in my opinion. Reception on the Athena is better than the Universal and TyTN in my area. I gave my Universal to my fiancee so she uses it all the time. A great device and better than the TyTN.
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It's working perfectly. The built in GPS, which the TyTN doesn't have is a great great thing. I've purchased pretty much every high end phone HTC has made and this one is by far the best. The Universal comes in second place in my opinion.
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Thank,I have owned lots of pda phone - last time i had a regular phone was 5years ago. i started with hitachi g1000 from sprint back in the day.i own a business so it makes my life alot easier. Hey what software do you use for gps. i heard it doesnt come with maps . what do you use?
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Thank,I have owned lots of pda phone - last time i had a regular phone was 5years ago. i started with hitachi g1000 from sprint back in the day.i own a business so it makes my life alot easier. Hey what software do you use for gps. i heard it doesnt come with maps . what do you use?
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I also own a business and this phone helps me stay organized. Also, being in a technology business, my customers almost expect me to have the latest and greatest. I don't disappoint. ;-)
I'm using TomTom. You do get one free map but what I did was just went out and purchased the full product for $150 from www.tomtom.com. It comes with the entire US and Cananda. I also like the Plus service. I have my state map, the regional map for this area and also the entire US map loaded. I keep the state map active. The entire US map doesn't contain all of the POI by default. I downloaded the POI that were not included in the default install so I'm up to speed. I use the local maps because they help with performance according to TomTom support. Just less data to deal with I guess.
My next purchase is going to be a low profile stereo bluetooth headset so I can listen to audio while lying down, etc. Going to be asking for opinions on this shortly.
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I also own a business and this phone helps me stay organized. Also, being in a technology business, my customers almost expect me to have the latest and greatest. I don't disappoint. ;-)
I'm using TomTom. You do get one free map but what I did was just went out and purchased the full product for $150 from www.tomtom.com. It comes with the entire US and Cananda. I also like the Plus service. I have my state map, the regional map for this area and also the entire US map loaded. I keep the state map active. The entire US map doesn't contain all of the POI by default. I downloaded the POI that were not included in the default install so I'm up to speed. I use the local maps because they help with performance according to TomTom support. Just less data to deal with I guess.
My next purchase is going to be a low profile stereo bluetooth headset so I can listen to audio while lying down, etc. Going to be asking for opinions on this shortly.
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How is the speed in navigation mode. is it similar tp the one in the car or slower.
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How is the speed in navigation mode. is it similar tp the one in the car or slower.
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Not sure. I've only had GPS for my PPC Phones. Never had the GPS devices. I know that in the past, the PocketPC GPS software was easier to customize, etc. Not sure with the newer GPS products.
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It's working perfectly. I bought three units. So me and two buddies, all using TMobile in the US are very happy with the phone. I just don't trust the MicroDrive yet but don't really worry about it because I use a 4GB miniSDHC card to install my apps to. I'm in love with this phone and so are my two buddies. The built in GPS, which the TyTN doesn't have is a great great thing. I've purchased pretty much every high end phone HTC has made and this one is by far the best. The Universal comes in second place in my opinion. Reception on the Athena is better than the Universal and TyTN in my area. I gave my Universal to my fiancee so she uses it all the time. A great device and better than the TyTN.
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Hm... I install many app to microdrive and some file on it, but backup regulary. No prob at all!!! Even on test using SKtools, the speed of microdrive far better than SD card almost 3-4x faster!!!
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Hm... I install many app to microdrive and some file on it, but backup regulary. No prob at all!!! Even on test using SKtools, the speed of microdrive far better than SD card almost 3-4x faster!!!
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Yes, but it also drain a bit more memory....maybe when I update to WM6, i will give Micro Drive another try
is the problem with the micro drive solved. i know some poeple had problems specially with ameo. also how is the quality of video on this device.
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is the problem with the micro drive solved. i know some poeple had problems specially with ameo. also how is the quality of video on this device.
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the Micro Drive issue is due to the ROM, so it's a software issue, now all the device seems to be running ok, but personally, i still don't trust the Micro Drive that much, the quality of video plays really well on the DOPOD U1000, you do need to make sure you set up your core player or TCPMP correctly, after that it plays the video smoothly.
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Hm... I install many app to microdrive and some file on it, but backup regulary. No prob at all!!! Even on test using SKtools, the speed of microdrive far better than SD card almost 3-4x faster!!!
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Yes performance is quicker and so is the battery drain. I've just had a couple of files come up corrupt on the Microdrive so I know there is still some problem there that wasn't solved. Hopefully in the next ROM though. For now I'm keeping only movies and MP3's and audio books, etc on the Microdrive but nothing that isn't backed up.
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/05/24/htc-kaiser-unboxing/
At last something I would consider as a Uni replacement
Mav
MUTINY!!!!
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http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2007/05/24/htc-kaiser-unboxing/
At last something I would consider as a Uni replacement
Mav
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MUTINY!
The Universal is the undisputed windows mobile device champion of the world. It's only competitor goes by the name of I-Mate Ultimate 7150.
That's the Unis only competitor. So you can take that pathetic 2.8 inch screens to a different forum.
http://www.clubimate.com/ultimate/ult7150.htm
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MUTINY!
The Universal is the undisputed windows mobile device champion of the world. It's only competitor goes by the name of I-Mate Ultimate 7150.
That's the Unis only competitor. So you can take that pathetic 2.8 inch screens to a different forum.
http://www.clubimate.com/ultimate/ult7150.htm
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ooooooohhhhh!!!!!!
time for another change of underpants
Mav
No VGA
This would be truly awesome if only it had vga.
At the mo i have the universal with TOMTOM6 using a bluetooth receiver and i carry a 6mp camera with 3x optical zoom.
It's kinda a drag carrying 2/3 devices but I love the keyboard and screen of the uni
Another advantage of the uni is that the screen is protected by the lid when you have it closed which i like.
What will you say about E-TEN Glofiish X800, 'Double-Oh Seven'?
This is the only thing currently that probably could lure me away from the Universal...
Advantage is too heavy, others lack VGA or GPS...
The X800 does not have one thing you can think of, and that's Keyboard. Which I honestly to God do NOT need.
The lack of an SDHC interface on either device is enough for me to stick to my Universal.
My Universal hurts me when I look at other phones...
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My Universal hurts me when I look at other phones...
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Mine says I can look, but don't touch
Mav
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The lack of an SDHC interface on either device is enough for me to stick to my Universal.
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Have you got a Second Edition Universal (or a Mars Special? )?
Because as far as I know, mine does NOT have SDHC interface, just plain SD, limited to 4GB capacity cards (up to 2GB without problems, with 4GB Camera App has problems).
It even buggered my (non-SDHC) 4GB card recently (one of WM6 editions did so), so now it's only 2GB and I've currently run out of options to restore its 4GB capacity...
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It's only competitor goes by the name of I-Mate Ultimate 7150.
http://www.clubimate.com/ultimate/ult7150.htm
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Oh my GOD that is a sweet looking device! I might worry a bit about the hinge though.
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Have you got a Second Edition Universal (or a Mars Special? )?
Because as far as I know, mine does NOT have SDHC interface, just plain SD, limited to 4GB capacity cards (up to 2GB without problems, with 4GB Camera App has problems).
It even buggered my (non-SDHC) 4GB card recently (one of WM6 editions did so), so now it's only 2GB and I've currently run out of options to restore its 4GB capacity...
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No ... I only have a 2GB SD card running as well on my Universal.
My point as to why the Kaiser is already redundant even before production is because the Kaiser is nothing more than a Universal+Navigator (or any other Bluetooth based GPS receiver).
The mini-SD interface on the Kaiser is the only key that made it redundant against the Universal.
Hence, the Kaiser is NOT an upgrade of the Universal, but instead a competitor. I would call it a "side-grade" as opposed to an "up-grade".
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No ... I only have a 2GB SD card running as well on my Universal.
My point as to why the Kaiser is already redundant even before production is because the Kaiser is nothing more than a Universal+Navigator (or any other Bluetooth based GPS receiver).
The mini-SD interface on the Kaiser is the only key that made it redundant against the Universal.
Hence, the Kaiser is NOT an upgrade of the Universal, but instead a competitor. I would call it a "side-grade" as opposed to an "up-grade".
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I re-read your first message. My bad, somehow thought you were saying that Universal does have SDHC Sorry!
Right, neither of Uni or Kaiser have it. But this honestly doesn't put me off too much, I don't do video on the devices.
One thing that Kaiser sorely misses: a VGA screen... Otherwise a near-perfect device... just 160 grams, GPS present, all latest connectivity present, v.good 2.8Mpix camera, unique design.
For those waiting for it, here I found that HTC have responded to somebody that they will release the Kaiser in late JULY, not October (October will be the time for HTC Shift).
So may be after all it's worth the wait for you and things are not so gloomy?
Kaiser's lack of VGA ruins the parade for me. This is why I'm looking towards a E-TEN Glofiish X800... also due in July.
In the whole flurry of devices coming each day - I'm yet to find a slick (Universal is the hefty 285 g...), well-connected, GPS-enabled device with a VGA screen...
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I re-read your first message. My bad, somehow thought you were saying that Universal does have SDHC Sorry!
Right, neither of Uni or Kaiser have it. But this honestly doesn't put me off too much, I don't do video on the devices.
One thing that Kaiser sorely misses: a VGA screen... Otherwise a near-perfect device... just 160 grams, GPS present, all latest connectivity present, v.good 2.8Mpix camera, unique design.
For those waiting for it, here I found that HTC have responded to somebody that they will release the Kaiser in late JULY, not October (October will be the time for HTC Shift).
So may be after all it's worth the wait for you and things are not so gloomy?
Kaiser's lack of VGA ruins the parade for me. This is why I'm looking towards a E-TEN Glofiish X800... also due in July.
In the whole flurry of devices coming each day - I'm yet to find a slick (Universal is the hefty 285 g...), well-connected, GPS-enabled device with a VGA screen...
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Wow ... that's quite a bit of "VGA" in one post.
Maybe you can try and explain to me why a VGA (640x480) resolution on a 3.6 inch screen device is actually practical.
I have used OzVGA on my Universal and then removed it just after 1 week because the high resolution demanded a higher precision touch-screen input from the stylus. You can forget about using your finger with OzVGA on VGA mode as opposed to the standard QVGA mode. I mean, in VGA mode I "lost" the ability to control scroll-bars, as well as cell/row selections from a table form or even when you want to do "hold down" selection (this is equivalent to the right-click in desktops) - using my finger ofcourse. Things were OK with the stylus.
With such a serious loss, the benefit of VGA is not actually worthy on the Universal because of its screen size.
If you are talking about the HTC Advantage, then VGA is really worthy because we are talking about a 5 inch screen here - and so the loss which the Universal suffers from is not applicable to the Advantage.
I agree, the only thing missing now is the VGA screen.
I am confused, is this device able to flip into laptop mode? From the other pictures, it seemed the keyboard pulls out from behind the screen, but then there is another picture showing the screen folded up on the keyboard.
Do you like the price?
http://www.popularelect.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=29&products_id=437
Mike
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-itttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt! Ridiculous!
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Do you like the price?
http://www.popularelect.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=29&products_id=437
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Amazing ..... that's just the kind of cash I can pull out of my asshole!
the price is gonna fall down in a few weeks.
That price is for a VERY NICE laptop. wheeeew!
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Amazing ..... that's just the kind of cash I can pull out of my asshole!
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If it's that easy, can I have some <grin>
They must have the decimal point in the wrong place.
Mav
Indefinitely XDA Flame! What do you guys think?
Why? Well because XDA Flame is smaller. Has 2GB Built in flash ROM and no stupid microdrive. 128MB RAM. Nvidia 5500 is it? well whatever it is greater than Athena's stupid ATI Imageon. It has IrDA and what not. Athena is nothing for which some people paid something big.
For me, Athena is still the one and only.
IrDA? WOW! that's a big draw- NOT!
Athena for me thanks, love the microdrive and large screen.
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IrDA? WOW! that's a big draw- NOT!
Athena for me thanks, love the microdrive and large screen.
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What he said, also i just noticed you are from sussex too
You are comparing to complete different equipment. And you have asked in the Athena threat... what do you expect as a result????
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... And you have asked in the Athena threat... what do you expect as a result????
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That point occurred to me too!
Flame - dull screen, stylus' color wears off quickly, heats up real fast when charging, cant compare to the Advantage/Athena... no way...
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Flame - dull screen, stylus' color wears off quickly, heats up real fast when charging, cant compare to the Advantage/Athena... no way...
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Oh u own one?
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What he said, also i just noticed you are from sussex too
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Used to live in Bognor, now in Burgess Hill but moving to Woking next month to be nearer work - fed up with the 1 1/2 hour comute each way!
I am very confused. I have to choose one device from HTC Kaiser, HTC Athena and XDA Flame. Which one? I love superior performance and technical detail, I dont care of the Microdrive.
Something that can fit in my pocket.
Can you guys please advise me something. Its really urgent. I have to decide like today.
It depends what you want! for me the Athena is the best - but it's big. The kaiser is a good choice if you don't want the large screen and I don't really know the flame.
I would think they are all good devices but each has it's strengths. You have a choice - what is important to you? To me the large screen was very important, if pocketability is to you then the Athena probably isn't for you.
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It depends what you want! for me the Athena is the best - but it's big. The kaiser is a good choice if you don't want the large screen and I don't really know the flame.
I would think they are all good devices but each has it's strengths. You have a choice - what is important to you? To me the large screen was very important, if pocketability is to you then the Athena probably isn't for you.
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I think the XDA Flame is for me. I think the Kaiser is a rip off compared to XDA Flame. On www.mobileplanet.com the XDA Flame is $600. On other websites XDA Flame is $1100. Why? And why would the Kaiser be more expensive than XDA Flame? I really love VGA display 480p. hehe. I dont like QVGA. This is my first QVGA device HTC Kaiser and I really really dislike it.
XDA flame: no GPS, no keyboard, no HSDPA, FMradio, size 125 x 73 x 17.5 mm
Athena: GPS, keyboard, HSDPA, no FMradio, bigger screen, size 133 x 98 x 16 mm (20 with Kb)
The question is: would you like to spend more to have more? do you need more?
You answered Yes, Yes? Athena is your device!
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XDA flame: no GPS, no keyboard, no HSDPA, FMradio, size 125 x 73 x 17.5 mm
Athena: GPS, keyboard, HSDPA, no FMradio, bigger screen, size 133 x 98 x 16 mm (20 with Kb)
The question is: would you like to spend more to have more? do you need more?
You answered Yes, Yes? Athena is your device!
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Thanks. Then Athena it is! Thanks for those dimensions! That is exactly what i was looking for.
you are in Athena section
in here Athena is the best pocket pc
also in all athena is the best pocket pc
i love big screen and other features
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you are in Athena section
in here Athena is the best pocket pc
also in all athena is the best pocket pc
i love big screen and other features
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Its been a long time Arya. I actually just bought XDA Flame I missed a very good deal i was getting on Athena. Maybe next time XD
nuclear said:
Its been a long time Arya. I actually just bought XDA Flame I missed a very good deal i was getting on Athena. Maybe next time XD
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Why you buy flame?!!
Why you sell your Athena? !!!!!!!!! (It is a bad work )
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Oh u own one?
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i do not own one and will never, toyed with my pal's flame and it is a major disappointment, the XDA IIs triumphs over it anytime, and of course the Advantage wins it many folds, am not totally brushing the flame off however it is really a turn-off.
I will come back to Athena some day. Maybe I will get the I-Mate Ultimate 7150. Don't know exactly at this point which device to get. All I know that we will see a huge price drop on Athena's on eBay. Already I am seeing prices as low as $750.
Hey i have a few questions. I own a HTC TYTN and i'm looking for a new phone, and i'm not sure if i wanna get the X7501 or the Kaiser? What do you think?? size doesn't really matter to me. i'm just looking for the most functional phone. thanks for any help!!
get the htc x7500 if you know other people with cell phone that have a front cam. if not then get the x7501 but both r def better then the kaiser
irus said:
get the htc x7500 if you know other people with cell phone that have a front cam. if not then get the x7501 but both r def better then the kaiser
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Is that the only difference between the x7500 and x7501???
lino8419 said:
Hey i have a few questions. I own a HTC TYTN and i'm looking for a new phone, and i'm not sure if i wanna get the X7501 or the Kaiser? What do you think?? size doesn't really matter to me. i'm just looking for the most functional phone. thanks for any help!!
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Silly question to ask in an Athena forum! Given the Athena's size, if you're not sure you should read the many threads here on how wonderful it is.
The kaiser is a great phone if you are worried about size, The only drawback of the Athena is it's big - but that's because it has a massive screen.
It is the best 'device' just not as good as a phone. It depends what you want.
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The kaiser is a great phone if you are worried about size, The only drawback of the Athena is it's big - but that's because it has a massive screen.
It is the best 'device' just not as good as a phone. It depends what you want.
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confucious is right with regard to the size. i predominantly use my Athena as a standalone office and browsing gadget. i can remote desktop, watch films and even youtube (though i NEVER thought the day would come!). I Rarely/never use the athena as a phone as i cant be bothered faffing about with bluetooth headsets, and it would bother me to be seen holding it to my head, so I just use an N95 for out-and-about. Other people get along fine with bluetooth kits AND without. its all down to personal taste.
The Kaiser has better connectivity than the Ameo as it supports category 6 HSDPA (3.6mbps) and the wonderous HSUPA. I believe it also supports EDR with its bluetooth 2.0.
I suppose the Kaiser is technically on a par with the Ameo in respect to its overall features, but its QVGA screen does look a little jagged and wishy washy when you're used to an athena.
if HTC recalled all the Kaisers and stuck a VGA screen on board then they would have a damn near unbeatable and future-proof bit of kit, and id sell my arse to get one, but until that day im sticking with my athena.
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confucious is right with regard to the size. i predominantly use my Athena as a standalone office and browsing gadget. i can remote desktop, watch films and even youtube (though i NEVER thought the day would come!). I Rarely/never use the athena as a phone as i cant be bothered faffing about with bluetooth headsets, and it would bother me to be seen holding it to my head, so I just use an N95 for out-and-about. Other people get along fine with bluetooth kits AND without. its all down to personal taste.
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I would never hold it to my head but am happy to use a BT headset. I also use the web all day, have instant email etc etc etc. I just simply couldn't manage without the wonderful screen, especially at 128dpi
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I would never hold it to my head but am happy to use a BT headset. I also use the web all day, have instant email etc etc etc. I just simply couldn't manage without the wonderful screen, especially at 128dpi
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Ditto here.
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Ditto here.
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true true true
argh..
i cannot agree more with you! im used to the universal, loved the device in its vgamode.. then i broke it and now im stuck with a ****ty kaiser. WHY NO VGA!!!?? Maybe the glofish m600 would be a better step towards a smaller device but with vga? So no HSDPA 3.6mbit on athena?? thought it was?