Upgrade from Universal to Vario II???? - 8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General

OK had the Universal for a year now....
Only just started using true VGA so really didn't get much advantage from that VGA screen.
Love the fact that the Universal protects the screen but still like the idea of a smaller device with keyboard and lovely scroll wheel (slurp).
So has anyone gone from a Universal to a Vario II????
Is it an upgrade/better/what's your feeling on the change?
Mmmmm shiny new toy's

I'm toying with the same idea. The only advantage I can see is HSDPA.

I can't help, but some of our users over at www.4winmobile.com have owned both. you might get an answer from there?

Yeah...I sold an exec to buy an hermes! I'm very very happy! However, It has some problems...wich? voicemail notification, screen alignment, keyboard, a2dp and notification. Somebody has camera problems too...so I can say that this unit is a great unit but it still has some bugs.

Re: Upgrade from Universal to Vario II???? I did..and happy!
supermoocow said:
OK had the Universal for a year now....
Only just started using true VGA so really didn't get much advantage from that VGA screen.
Love the fact that the Universal protects the screen but still like the idea of a smaller device with keyboard and lovely scroll wheel (slurp).
So has anyone gone from a Universal to a Vario II????
Is it an upgrade/better/what's your feeling on the change?
Mmmmm shiny new toy's
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I've had the Universal, Wizard & Prophet. It's down to personal preferance, but I for one prefer this device over the others. If size wasn't an issue I'd say stick with the Universal for that raw 520Mhz CPU and VGA screen and very user friendly keyboard. But as size is an issue, the Hermes does have a couple of added benefits i.e. superb 2MP Camera and Camcorder and pretty good one-handed device which with its many buttons and AE button (3rd party appl) is extremely customisable. Additionally, for a QVGA screen, the display is pretty damn good, but not comparable to a VGA screen.
Finally, you won't be getting much bang for your buck in switching, it's just down to preferance. Good luck.

I have gone from O2 Exec (Universal) to HTC TyTN (Hermes / Vario II).
The Universal has the faster CPU as mentioned elsewhere but the internal memory of the TyTN is faster. I did some rough tests which I have posted below for info.
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Over all the TyTN looks faster but its worth noting it has an easier job to do graphics-wise with a 320x240 screen instead of the Universal's 640x480 to render all the time.
That said - none of this is as important as which device best suits you. I love my TyTN for it's (much) smaller size, 802.11g wi-fi and fast browsing. Your needs / preferences are bound to be different.
Codeus

@supermoocow
I have both and I would recommend the TyTN because of its portability. The keyboard and screen of the TyTN obviosuly are not as good as the Universal but the TyTN is faster in everyday usage and there is no delay when there is an incoming call and the device aletering you. Also I am sure the TyTN has a lot more free RAM for user apps (will need to check when I'm home tonight); the TyTN has at least 32mb free.

Yes - I've got both, and find the Hermes is far better as a 'phone' - not only is it smaller and more portable, but little things like successfully answering or placing a call just work, which is nice.
It's not just HSDPA; I find the radio is much more stable; I used to be frustrated by the Universal not having signal in many areas, whilst now I rarely lose UMTS connection, nevermind having no connection at all.
There are compromises, but ultimately it feels like a true upgrade to me. Maybe with future ROM's, the Universal will achieve parity on some areas, but it will never feel comfortable in my jeans pocket...

Hi guys,
yep got a vario II just over a month ago
Yep its one sweet device. Had to change first one due to screen alignment however second one seems fine (although seems slower at picking up 3G areas than 1st one for some reason...).
Vario
Nice comfortable size to take to work/client sites etc.
Actually works as a phone (i.e. picks up calls before they hangup...etc...)
3.5g is cool
tmobile web n walk is sooo much sweeter than o2 data plans
Universal
wifi seems better....I know is only b but gets signals better & doesn't drop so much
keyboard a lot better
VGA screen
So I use vario II day to day and still use the universal in the house for internet browsing (yep have a tablet pc but its just so cool using the universal ).

I bought the Vario II on T-mobile contract mainly to get the web'n walk feature and my contract with O2 was running out. I didn't see myself as being able to fully give up the VGA screen (indispensable for Tom Tom) as well as the speed of the Exec (only on paper, never found it stunningly fast)but was thinking maybe I can use the Vario II every now and then. Well as it turned out, my Exec's now sitting around gathering dust with the Vario being with me everywhere.
Apart from the size factor which turned out to be a massive factor, one major point that the VarioII has which Exec doesn't is full compatibility with the 3G networks in Japan; apparently with the Exec, it only supports one particular 3G frequency or something but Japan's Docomo uses another band which the Exec doesn't support. Given teh Vario's operation in Japan, it makes it (personally) the clear winner; anyone want to buy an Exec?

Hermes is very nice.
Fast, good form factor, usable keyboard.
On Orange UK, the button layout is perverse, bags of free space on the front, but they squeeze the buttons into 0.8cmx1.5cm of almost unsuable space. I don't use any of the front buttons now - product testing must have been done by Kylie Minogue or someone similarly digitally challenged.
However, it's very nice, slightly chunky but worth it.
Use VJLumos and get a very bright screen as well.
I don't use 3G, but would certainly have bought it if I had access to web n walk - it's getting to the point where there's no point having these phones without an unlimited data contract.
Design is generally ok, although Vario II does come in menstrual colours.
Audio+mini usb is bad and unjustified.
I sorely miss VGA, and can't understand why they don't accelerate introduction of VGA screens across the line.
But generally, fast, good form, loud, bad buttons (on Orange 3100), does the job, best thing available right now from HTC that isn't Artemis or Trinity.
V

Its been a month using Vario II and I am completely satisified...had some emotional attachments with Jasjar but..then I had to go away with it..

bought Vario II from Uni...got SA after a week but wesbar trick fixed it..
The best cosmetic of all the hermes...Everythimng nows is prefect !!

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PLz recomend Bluetooth GPS and Cradles for jasjar ?

I notice a lot of you seem to have GPS up and running on jasjar.
I had tottom running on my xda2 with backpack and CF GPS receiver, but as I could not use the CF GPS with JJ, I sold it with my xda along with my car cradle which was a window mount and I am hoping to find/install something a little sturdier (worried about the weight).
So please give me some ideas on a GPS receiver working with JJ and any thoughts on car cradles.
Cheers, Numb
Your best bet would be to purchase a Bluetooth GPS receiver. There are plenty of them going around but the best one imo is the HOLUX GPSlim-236. It is based on the SIRFstar III chip which means it picks up more satellites and has a better connectivity. There are other SIRFstar III compliant BT GPS like Globalsat and the likes but the GPSlim-236 is the smallest and the lightest.
Regarding cradles for the JJ, there are many options again, but since it is rather "weighty", i suggest you buy a cradle that can be stuck or screwed onto your dashboard. I have seen the Dicota cradle which has this option and is pretty cheap too, about 15 quid if i am not mistaken.
Have fun searching!
universaldoc said:
Regarding cradles for the JJ, there are many options again, but since it is rather "weighty", i suggest you buy a cradle that can be stuck or screwed onto your dashboard.
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Actually, there are probably less than one might think. The HTC Universal has it's USB/Power connector on it's SIDE, which is where the left "arm" of most cradles grip onto it. This means you're going to have issues powering the device from the car cigarette ligher socket. I'm looking for a cradle at the moment with "arms" that are quite high up...
Oh right! I completely forgot about that. My bad! I guess we will just haveta wait and see. Maybe you can email Arkon or Dicota and see if they can come up with something.
Numb said:
I notice a lot of you seem to have GPS up and running on jasjar.
I had tottom running on my xda2 with backpack and CF GPS receiver, but as I could not use the CF GPS with JJ, I sold it with my xda along with my car cradle which was a window mount and I am hoping to find/install something a little sturdier (worried about the weight).
So please give me some ideas on a GPS receiver working with JJ and any thoughts on car cradles.
Cheers, Numb
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I emailed Brodit (www.brodit.com) a few days ago and got a reply saying the will have powered mounts available at the end of the month
TT BT GPS works fine
You can use it with Arkon support, I did, you just have to put the power cord side up.
sl9 said:
universaldoc said:
Regarding cradles for the JJ, there are many options again, but since it is rather "weighty", i suggest you buy a cradle that can be stuck or screwed onto your dashboard.
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Actually, there are probably less than one might think. The HTC Universal has it's USB/Power connector on it's SIDE, which is where the left "arm" of most cradles grip onto it. This means you're going to have issues powering the device from the car cigarette ligher socket. I'm looking for a cradle at the moment with "arms" that are quite high up...
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But if you rotated the JJ 90degrees so the usb connector is at the bottom that orientation would be nice to drop/slot into a dash mounted, basestation, that above the steeringwheel would be below my windscreen and be quite tasty for TT5, only issue then would be landscape map, which imo is slightly less revealing for the road ahead.
It could simply be velcro attached onto the dash reducing mounting issues, and you can easily make it cableless by making a hole in the dash underneath for the cable to pass through before arriving at the ciggly socket.
The destinator 3 with Globalsat BT 338 bluetooth gps receiver works well with the jasjar.....as for the cradle i bought mine from ebay and modified the two arms that olds the jasjar in place so it sits in place safely without falling off just incase i hit a big bump on the road and suddenly jumps out....i'll post a pic soon...its also a suction type holder and does not vibrate like the other pda holders.....it works well on portrait and also when the pda is on the landscape mode as the holder is adjustable.....as for the usb port, this is exactly placed under the arms of the holder so its not obstructing at all...
ok here are the pics for my jasjar cradle....
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I too have a Holux Slim 236 and it is very good. I would definitely recommend it.
I have not yet bought a car mount cradle for my JasJar. Until now I've been using a powered mount with built in amplified speaker for my BlueAngel from Silver Shield. I am that they will produce a similar one for the JasJar.
I think it would be brilliant if they came up with a cradle that can hold the JasJar with the flip open so you can actually use the keyboard on it with TomTom if you want to.
Hi irv777
Could you specify what is the make of the holder you used and maybe also where on ebay you bought it ??
Cheers
i had to modify part of the arms to hold the jasjar in place as per shown in the above pics..... but u can get them on ebay or on the website www.online-electronics.com.au also try looking at this other holder i came accross as it might be a little bit better..... http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...egory_Code=jasjar_accessories&Product_Count=7
The holder from pocketpcsolutions.com looks like side arms will cover usb socket & therefor you wont be able to charge it.
Regards
Colin Bate
I use an Arkon powered mount, its really good because it uses stanadard USB ports to power everything, so all you need is the standard USB cable, it also has an additional output for charging almost any BT GPS adaptor.
PS it also has a built in amp and speaker
and it fits perfectly
http://www.arkon.com/imgs_site/thumb_cm720.jpg
ice_coffee,
Are you using HTC Universal with that Arcon holder? Because if I ook at the pic it looks like the side grips will cover the USB port since it is on the side of the HTC Universal
irv777,
Thanx for the links looks good, I think it is going to be one of those two.
Although on the site of Arkon http://www.arkon.com/
Look at the Car holder for PSP it is horisontal and looks pretty steady, Question is if the Universal will fit in it ?
Yes I have a universal, these pics I have uploaded should answer all your questions, I originally bought mine for my HP2110 but it fits perfectly. However if you do get one you will have to get your own standard USB sync and charge cable or wait for arcon to officially release it.
PS I forgot to mention I have a window sucker but its fine (ie it does not fall off ~ especially if the sucker is a bit wet)
Thanx mate...
I have just realised that I can also use the Landskape Left Hnaded and then all is good with my existing holder.
You just saved me aroung 25-30 Euros
Cheers

Using the onboard GPS. good news and so so news.

Spoke with an engineer at Qualcomm who makes most of the 911 GPS devices for the phones. They did say that there is a way to access it and use it with consumer GPS programs. However they said it was a secret and they couldn't say how. They did however say that each provider disables it in their own way. At least I know it's possible now.
supervette said:
Spoke with an engineer at Qualcomm who makes most of the 911 GPS devices for the phones. They did say that there is a way to access it and use it with consumer GPS programs. However they said it was a secret and they couldn't say how. They did however say that each provider disables it in their own way. At least I know it's possible now.
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What do you want to tell us? That the Wizard has a built in GPS? Did you read the Spec of TI's OMAP CPU and seen that there is a GPS block?
I suppose that the developers have omit the antenna. Without antenna no GPS signal and therefore nothing to compute.
"I want to believe" says Agent Mulders Poster in his room in the FBI HQ...
I don't believe in this "emergency GPS" in all Handys. It's like beeing catched by Aliens...
A Phone can be located over the GSM network by looking at the radio station it's connected to.
The e911 gps feature is real. It provides more accurate locations for cellphone calls than triangulation so I read. Besides why would an engineer at Qualcomm lie? We talked in as much detail as we could.
What do you want to tell us? That the Wizard has a built in GPS? Did you read the Spec of TI's OMAP CPU and seen that there is a GPS block?
I suppose that the developers have omit the antenna. Without antenna no GPS signal and therefore nothing to compute.[/quote]
No I haven't read that, could you post a link? I am new to the MDA.
in the service manual i can't see anything that looks like a GPS chip or something, and btw, i think it would cost to much battery power!
I have absolutely no idea about the picture I am going to post a link to, but have a look.
Look at the upper right corner next to the IRDA bit.
Could there be truth to this thread???
http://msmobiles.com/f/viewtopic.php?t=9056
lutz,
the e911 gps chip isn't "always-on"
it on only activated with a user dials 911....there has been a porven hack that enables this by a user re-programming their phone to think that 922 is 911 and thereby dialing 911 would enable the GPS coordinants displayng htem on the phone.
*edit*
A quick google search shows this:
http://www.cellphonehacks.com/viewtopic.php?t=25480&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30
Also just in case this site smashes that site I'm attaching the PDF's to the forums first 3 pages (at the time that was all the pages)
ok there maybe is a AGPS like feature in the second thread mentioned. but in the wizard there is not such thing. the picture in the first thread is only a architecture overview.
supervette said:
Spoke with an engineer at Qualcomm who makes most of the 911 GPS devices for the phones. They did say that there is a way to access it and use it with consumer GPS programs. However they said it was a secret and they couldn't say how. They did however say that each provider disables it in their own way. At least I know it's possible now.
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Qualcomm makes GPS for CDMA and EVDO handhelds, NOT GSM phones. The GSM network uses triangulation for positioning. The engineer was full of donkey doodoo.
There IS NO GPS hardware in the Wizard.
i did a registry tweak to my mda that enables settings for gps in the connection settings. so i know there is gps software on the wizard. why would tmobile have that on there if there isnt any gps hardware??
Could you say what the registry name / value is?
TBH, I know I posted the block diagram link, but as I don't understand those things.................
I can't see the wizard having a gps part as surely with the increase in
sat-nav consumers, it would have been an extremely positive selling point.
It's like selling an old jacket on e-bay and not mentioning the stash of cash in the pockets!! :wink:
the GPS setting in the connections menu is for controlling an external (bluetooth) GPS. This feature is new and on every WM5 Device ; )
This diagram only shows what is capable with the OMP850 processor, this wil not say that it’s in our Wizzard.
If you look into the service manual posted in another thread you will see that there is no internal antenna for a GPS receiver.
So the GPS hardware isn’t onboard the Wizzard.
If you look closer to the diagram you can even see more functions of the Omap850.
WLAN A/B/G
Serial port
U-wire port for a secondary display
Except for WLAN B/G the rest isn’t in our Wizzard.
Cheers,
Drifter
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the GPS setting in the connections menu is for controlling an external (bluetooth) GPS. This feature is new and on every WM5 Device ; )
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I have never seen this, could you explain some more please?
And looking at that picture ends me back to another thread I startedon here regarding whether or not the miniSD slot is SDIO enabled.
take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=260882
On my ipaq hx2110 the menu was default on, but on the wizard you must enable it.
Hi Jerry,
The picture you see is what is capable with the chip made by Texas Instruments.
But the designers of the HTC Wizzard haven’t used all the properties of the OMPA850 processor so there are a lot of extra’s who aren’t used.
This is also the case with the GPS receiver witch can be used on board of the Wizzard but it isn’t by design.
The Chip can handle SDIO but if the designer disables it software wise or use on interface connected to the Chip that isn’t SDIO capable then it isn’t there.
I can give you an example.
Years ago I had a VCR but I couldn’t buy the one I would have so I bought a cheaper one in the same series.
Mechanical it was the same but there where a few switches let then the one I had in mind.
After opening the cover there where on the PCB board holes where there used to be switches for the more expensive one.
After some DIY I discovered that only the switch was missing but not the software in the VCR itself.
So I had the more expensive one for less money.
Cheers,
Drifter
Hi Jerry,
The picture you see is what is capable with the chip made by Texas Instruments.
But the designers of the HTC Wizzard haven’t used all the properties of the OMPA850 processor so there are a lot of extra’s who aren’t used.
This is also the case with the GPS receiver witch can be used on board of the Wizzard but it isn’t by design.
The Chip can handle SDIO but if the designer disables it software wise or use on interface connected to the Chip that isn’t SDIO capable then it isn’t there.
I can give you an example.
Years ago I had a VCR but I couldn’t buy the one I would have so I bought a cheaper one in the same series.
Mechanical it was the same but there where a few switches let then the one I had in mind.
After opening the cover there where on the PCB board holes where there used to be switches for the more expensive one.
After some DIY I discovered that only the switch was missing but not the software in the VCR itself.
So I had the more expensive one for less money.
Cheers,
Drifter
lutzs said:
take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=260882
On my ipaq hx2110 the menu was default on, but on the wizard you must enable it.
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Bonus. Thanks.
I can't seem to find the REG hack for activating the voice dial / commands over BT headset.
Any ideas? Please. LOL.
Ignore above, found it. Yippeeeeeeee

GPS Unite & Software

I purchased the Holux GPSlim 236 and now looking for a software for it. I was looking around and like the iGuidance v3.0. Does anyone know if those two pair will work on the Cingular 8125? Thanks.
iGuidance 3
I have seen people that were using iG3 on their wizards and said it worked great. Your BT GPS module should work fine as well. I personally think that iG3 is the best option for the Wizard family since it uses the least amount of system resources of most any software option and has the easiest to use setup for maps.
You are probably going to want to use OMAPClock to overclock the CPU to use IGuidance. It works fairly well without being overclocked but can take 30 seconds to a minute to reroute if you miss a turn. It's definately a lot slower to update your position than when I have it paired with my laptop. I want to test this out again with the CPU overcloced to see what gains I will see, but I seem to have misplaced my Bluetooth GPS receiver...haha
I also have the Holux GPSlim 236 and I use it with Tomtom, it takes a while to start, but once loaded it works perfectly without overclocking and reroutes in no time at all
I just got my Iguidance 3 and Holux bundle in the mail yesterday.
Hehehe...all day at work i was anxiously waiting for quittin time while watching the Holux charge up...also installing IG3 on my MDA.
When i got home, spent 5-10 mins installing the mount, then off i was...so far works great...
pat12 said:
I also have the Holux GPSlim 236 and I use it with Tomtom, it takes a while to start, but once loaded it works perfectly without overclocking and reroutes in no time at all
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I looked at both, and I think the only reason that iguidance would take longer to reroute, is that the maps are more detailed? This is a guess, because I looked at my usa state's map, and on tomtom its 30 megs, but on iguidance, its 66 megs.
Just a possibility.
I have heard however, the maps for iguidance are much better in the usa than tomtom's usa maps.
Hi, i also plan on getting a GPS, and i need a full crash course.
can someone help me out?
cons and pros cheapest and the best GPS thing and the programs.
also screen shots of how they look would be nice.
i don't drive often since i live in NYC, but i could find a GPS handy, and i could go Geo cache in central park.
thnks!
IG3 Screenshots
I don't have my gps unit hooked up but this gives you the basic idea of IG3. It's a great program and runs much faster on a laptop or my Dell Axim. This is noticably slower but works well since I always have this with me. To store Oregon and Washington maps on my storage card takes up about 125Mb of storage on my 2Gb mini sd card. There's still lots of room for programs, email attachments and music.
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I use iGuidance 2.1.3 or so with my HTC wizard and a Holux GPSlim236 and it works AMAZING! When it needs to recalculate, it takes all of a few seconds! I'll get IG3 at some point i'm sure, but for now 2.1.3 works fine for me...the maps don't seem old.
cool, thanks!
so what do i need? to get started?
do i need a service plan or something?
can i load geo cache stuff with it?
and what did u mean by "This is noticably slower"
thanks!
ps, does anyone live in the city, i wonder how the city maps look like. is it detailed? thanks!
Hey Ray_jai - in the same boat - mine's en route!
I'm not only new to the GPS usage, but only just ordered the MDA itself - and it's my first cell&net driven PDA! I have the GPS unit coming also and will be (trying) to set it up quickly....
....and it's my first GPS as well!
I've been using IG3 now for just about a week. And it being my first GPS i think its great.
I live in the city, and general just use the map function to see where i am, (not for directions cuz i generally know where i am). However i've tested it out in the twisty curvy roads of the suburbs just outside Boston, MA, and i'll tell u it works like a charm. I even tested out how fast it re-calculates when i purposely ignored a turn, it literally took 5 seconds to give me a new route to get me back in the correct direction.
I've also found new faster routes and shortcuts to get to friends' places that i've been going to for years.
Just to answer a few questions...
Things needed:
You need a pocketpc...in the case of this sub-forum a Wizard.
GPS Software, (IGuidance, TomTom, ur choice) I chose IG3
GPS Receiver (i chose the Holux GPSlim)
A miniSD card to store ur map info...depending on ur state or states...these could take a few megs. I have the whole north and central east coast loaded, and it takes up about 300 mbs.
A car :shock: (not necesary, u could keep the receiver in ur pocket and walk around)
And some reading on these forums to make sure u have ur Wizard setup and ready for the software install. (i.e. My stock Tmobile rom had hidden the additional GPS settings on the MDA, had to perform a registry tweak to unhide it).
There is no subscription or anything needed.
only thing u need to shell out is the money to buy the software and the receiver. And perhaps ur electricty bill when u charge these devices up.
For those considering...check out buygpsnow.com or semsons.com for a great price on their bundles.
thanks!!!
the screen shots on the site is different from urs...
are those just stock photos? thanks
does the GPS itself need a memory stick?
and is there a smaller gps unit? thanks!
and which site do u guys trust more?
can anyone provide links and/or upload any of the programs needed for GPS to work. im really interesting in this.
the blues said:
can anyone provide links and/or upload any of the programs needed for GPS to work. im really interesting in this.
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you have to buy a GPS receiver and you have to buy GPS map software...like iGuidance or TomTom
On a similar note, is there anyway to stop the screen turning off when im using my gps software like memorymap? I dont mind the light going off but id like the screen to stay on. Ive got a feeling that when the screen turns off the gps stops tracking within memory map and then guesses where the route went when turned back on.
gooshy said:
On a similar note, is there anyway to stop the screen turning off when im using my gps software like memorymap? I dont mind the light going off but id like the screen to stay on. Ive got a feeling that when the screen turns off the gps stops tracking within memory map and then guesses where the route went when turned back on.
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i'm pretty sure it continues to work. I tested it the other day driving through the canyon from PCH to my house. I didn't touch it the whole 11 mile stretch. The screen was off for at least 20 minutes and when I exited the canyon, i told me where to go. 8)
Is there a demo or something for iG3? I have TomTom and I really don't like the directions it gives me. I hope the engines aren't the same.
I've been thinking about getting GPS for a while now. I'm just hesitant to dump $170 for a receiver and software.

HTC Universal Qtek 9000 for sale - Low Price

I am selling my beloved HTC Universal, which has been a trustworthy companion even after I got my TyTN II. It served me well two times when my TyTN II had to go back for repairs; my Universal stayed reliable.
• It is a Qtek 9000, unlocked.
• It is currently flashed with Jwrightmcps Crossbow ROM Update 2.12.08 WWE from XDA-developers. This is a WM 6.0 ROM, which runs well on the Universal.
• It operates flawlessly. This device has been a reliable companion for me for the last 2 years, and I wish I didn’t have to part with it. The screen has had a screen protector on it from day 1. The speakers are in excellent condition. All of the buttons and ports are in working order. This device is functionally as good as new.
• Battery life is still very good because I took good care of the battery. I am able to use the device a lot (20-30min talk time, moderate WiFi and GPRS usage, games, Word and Excel) and still have about a 10%-20% charge at the end of the day. This is great considering the screen is VGA. Your usage and results may vary.
• Since I’ve used this phone as my daily workhorse, the exterior does show signs of wear. There are scratches on the outside of the swiveling screen where the logo is. There are also some scratches around the sides and base of the device. These are purely cosmetic defects only and have no effect on the functionality of the device.
I am selling the Qtek 9000 with everything that originally came with it. The only thing missing are the headphones, but the Qtek 9000 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack that fits most standard headphones. I am also throwing in at no extra charge some extra aftermarket styluses (styli) that have an ink pen hidden inside. This is a great feature for when you forgot to bring a pen with you. I will also include at no extra charge a 2 GB SanDisk Ultra II SD card. Lastly, I will leave the Write Shield screen protector from PPCTechs on the screen since it is still in great condition. To recap, the following are included:
• Qtek 9000
• Quick Start Guide & User Manual
• Original Qtek WM 5.0 software CD + Application CD (GPRS monitor)
• AC Adapter with USA plug adapter
• USB to mini USB cable
• Battery
• OEM Leather case
• Original factory box
• 2 aftermarket styli with ink pen
• 2 GB SanDisk Ultra II SD card
• Write Shield screen protector (already applied to screen)
I also have a Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset that I will include at no extra charge if you like. The earbud is loose but could possibly be repaired. Other than that the headset is in perfect working condition and works well with the Qtek 9000.
The total value of the device + accessories when purchased new was about USD $1,300. I was originally selling this package for USD $250 + shipping. However, right now I will be willing to let this go for USD $199.95 + shipping. I will ship only to North America or the UK, and I can’t be responsible for any taxes or customs duties. Those will be paid by the buyer if there are any. I will accept Paypal (verified address) or postal money order only. No personal checks, please. I will also accept cash with local pickup only. I am located in Orange County, CA, USA. Lastly, because I am not a retailer, I am selling the device AS-IS with no warranties or returns. Again, there shouldn't be anything wrong with the device but I cannot offer any type of support.
Thank you for your interest in my (soon to be yours) Qtek 9000 and good luck with your new device!
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Hi sir topaz
As you can read on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419644&page=2
One of the best chefs of this forum needs to replace his Uni, so we are are trying to raise money to help buy it for him, I would like to know if you can give us a special price for this noble cause.
He has done an exceptional work for Universal keeping it actual and alive!
And always for free, so this gesture is to show him our gratitude.
In case you are interested in helping, let us know on the thread I posted here.
In case you can, also we wouls like to know your price including shipping from your country to Bangladesh.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Universal
Hi,
I was just wondering if you still had the Universal on sale......
Thank you.
zam.
SOLD
Sorry, the device has been sold. There are two on sale at howardforums:
http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=309

Got my X1i. My Review at San Jose,US (w/ATT)

Ordered my X1i from Clove UK last Fri. Good and fast service.
So far, I am impressed. Speedwise, it could be one of my fastest PDA phone (slower than x51v of course, and on par w/ Asus P525). Despite some thread complaint USB charging is not working, my Thinkpad T60 can charge w/o problem (w/ +200mA rate reported by battery status).
The good:
1. Very good screen resolution w/ such an small size (I am surprise it's even smaller than my ATT Tilt)
2. Overall speed is good
3. Good A2DP sound
The Bad:
1. Reset button is covered by the battery cover...
2. The battery cover is quite easy to fall off
3. A2DP drops after phone call (like any HTC phone I got)
4. Doesn't comes w/ any voicecommand program. Need to patch the dll w/ HD one in order for Cyberon VC to work
5. The plastic part of the case is flimsy, mine crack too in 3 months and have to ship to SE to fix it.
Working Software Compatibility:
1. IGuidance 2009. - Work w/ VGA version w/ acceptable minor glitch.
2. TomTom7 (7.450 (9028) w/ 725.1905 USA and Canada) runs perfectly
3. Igo8 works (and never be so smooth before)
4. Garmin mobile xt (and never be so smooth before as well)
5. TCPMP recompiled version somewhere in XDA
6. Core player 1.24 (1.25 or above has issue like another other Qualcomm WVGA device)
7. PhoneAlarm
8. Softmaker office suite
9. Isilo
10. Spb backup
11. Resco photo viewer
12. CE Star R3c w/ handwritting input method
13. SPB Wallet
14. Memmaid (empty space outside the VGA area, not a big deal)
15. Magicall
16. Resco explorer
17. AE Button Plus
18. Skype
19. World Card Mobile (minor display glitch)
20. Resco Audio recorder
.... (more to come)
Non-working:
1.
Headset & A2DP (AVRC):
Both Sony HBH DS-205 & JVC BT-1 (Car unit) - A2DP got dropped after phone call. Seen on my AT&T Tilt as well, but not on Asus P525 and Eten M600. Probably something have to do w/ HTC's bluetooth.
3G w/ AT&T:
San Jose: 760k - 1.5mb on various test w/ DSLreport 1M file.
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Hi, this is the phone i am looking for. Where did u buy it and how much is it?
BTW, i am from hong kong too.
Thanks,
~Mimi
mimileung said:
Hi, this is the phone i am looking for. Where did u buy it and how much is it?
BTW, i am from hong kong too.
Thanks,
~Mimi
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it's available in
www.expansys.com
or
www.clove.co.uk
Battery cover.
Can´t confirm, the cover on my black X1 ist even hard to take off.
Overall build quality top notch (at least till now)
Can somebody please confirm if PhoneAlarm works on the X1
Rather worried about the battery cover looseness. Would like to hear more on this if it is a problem with one device or a general problem
Thanks
mimileung said:
Hi, this is the phone i am looking for. Where did u buy it and how much is it?
BTW, i am from hong kong too.
Thanks,
~Mimi
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Hi Mimi, I got it from UK clove for ~$750 (include shipped no tax). Depends on where you live, you can get it from UK or Hong Kong. (opps U got the same last name as mine)
Srmz,
Phonealarm does work so far (BT/wifi switch, screen rotate etc)
The cover is not that bad. But compare to other phones I had, x1 is quite easy to comes off
It was my understanding the X1i did not handle US 3G bands. Is this not true?
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It was my understanding the X1i did not handle US 3G bands. Is this not true?
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For the US the X1i only handles 1900 MHz UMTS. Some US networks provide this in some areas.
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It was my understanding the X1i did not handle US 3G bands. Is this not true?
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there is a review on youtube showing that the x1i can connect to ATT 3G network automatically
I am in San Bernardino Area and Los Angeles area and I still got 3G (1900mzh) too. So far, only in some Milpitas area (but so do my ATT Tilt) got Edge.
odobo said:
there is a review on youtube showing that the x1i can connect to ATT 3G network automatically
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That would be my video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk71Eft2K0Y

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