questions on upgrading to the 8525 on amazon - 8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General

hello ive been using my cing 8125 for almost a year now and love it but its a little outdated and was wondering if my mom's cing line is ready for an upgrade is it possible for me to get the for 299.99 from amazon instead of 399.99 off of cingulars website?

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Best way of upgrading/swapping XDA for XDAII??

Hi people,
I want to swop my current xda for an xda mk2 and was just wondering if anyone knew a good way of doing this - I Emailed o2 coustomer support and they said that they weren't operating a trade in at the moment but to check back later. However, i'm impatient ;-). Is there anyone whos traded an xda in with a high street shop or will my best bet to be sell it on ebay? On a sort of related point, has anyone found the cheapest site to buy a new xda2 (with contract, want around a £20-£25 a month one)? The best i've found seems to be;
http://www.e2save.com/e2001/php/matrix/disphandset.php?network=O2&handset=XDA2
on O2 Leisure Time Plus + 100 SMS.
For reference for trade in etc, my XDA is the 64mb version with the latest official o2 ROM, unlocked thanks to the unlock utility from this very site, Good condition (natural wear and tear, marks around the infra red port but still works fine), still got box+manuals+cd+cradle+charger+leather case but not the headset (broke). Comes sim free (still got 1 onth left on 12month min. contract, but willing just to pay that).
Thanks in advance for any help,
Mark
You would be better to sell it, but make it quick as Ebay is getting flooded with them. Or you could offer it for sale here on the forum, how much you hoping to get for it?
i sold mine 2 weeks ago, as soon as i heard the news that it was available from 1 november in my neighbour country germany, and got one 1 week ago. sold for 250 € and bought one for € 650
Well with the keyboard i was hoping to get around £200 or so. Need that much to make it worthwile to upgrade or I may as well stick with the XDA1.
Decided to put it on Ebay now rather than risk leaving it and the site becoming flooded - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2766011342 if anyones interested
I just sold my xda privately, I got £160 with all the origanal stuff and it looked quiet well looked after, when it's unlocked the "pay as you go" people cant resist the prospect of an unusual phone away from the usual boring nokias, and since my brand new xdaII was only 150 on a £45 p/m contract I`ve got one of the most cutting edge mobiles on the planet, and made a tenner

Where can I XDAII here in the US?

Anybody knows? T-Mobile doesnt carry the XDAII.
www.gsmphonesource.com
That's where I bought my phone, 750 Bones.. Currently cheaper than www.expansys-usa.com Plus it's the T-Mobile MDA II which looks better than the XDA II.. Same hardware though.
Brandon
www.gsmphonesource.com
That's where I bought my phone, 750 Bones.. Currently cheaper than www.expansys-usa.com Plus it's the T-Mobile MDA II which looks better than the XDA II.. Same hardware though.
Brandon
NeoCole: MDAII is not listed on the T-Mobile website (under handhelds). I also called T-Mobile and they have no idea what MDAII is. Did you bought it here in US? Thanks
MDA/XDA III
Where can I get info on the up coming XDA/MDA III?
I would like to purchase one but I can't find anything but one picture of it on a Czech website. Its great but where can I get one in the states?
Thanks,
MrBizi
The MDA III/XDA III is pure rumor and speculation at this point. It is NOT a product you can purchase yet, because it is not a product yet.
The XDA II/i-mate can be purchaed at eXpansys.com.
There is speculation that T-Mobile will carry the new iPaq 6300 PDA/Phone sometime later this year, but until I see it on their website, I won't hold my breath on that one either.
HTH!
I got mine at www.gsmphonesource.com, the company is in vegas where I live and was very helpful! Adam (the guy who owns it) even upgraded the firmware in my hbh-65 bluetooth headset to the latest version. (small fee)
I found that if you are looking for the latest GSM phones in the US then adam usually has them or can get them. I check his site regularly to see whats new, as he usually has it first. I have purchased several items from him. p800, p900, mdaII, bluespoon, hbh-60, hbh-65.
Check it out.

Should I buy a Wizard or wait for the Hermes?

Got my wife a wizard about 2 weeks ago and been playing around with it. Its a great little phone. I'm due for an upgrade now and am wondering if I should wait for the Hermes to be released in July (as someone posted on another thread) on Vodafone or just go for another wizard now. What do you guys think?
The Wizard is a great phone no doubt. Seeing that you already got your wife a Wizard, I would just lend her your current phone and use her Wizard until the Hermes comes out. Tell her its essential. If that fails, I would wait. Its only a month away. BTW I think they changed the name from Hermes to TyTN (Titan) now. HTC TyTN.
I think so too. But I've been waiting for this phone from vodafone (as they are out of stock) for over 2 months now. They've been pushing back the date continuously. It might be when the TyTN arrives when the qtek 9100 come back into stock.
Anyone knows how much the unit will be on contract? (How much was the Wizard on contract when it first came out? - It should be similarly priced)
I have heard on the grape vine that T-Mobile will not be selling the Hermes due to the high price, it will be simliar to the MDA Pro, contract price about 200 on a 35 a month contract.
if you can wait for may of next year for a herpes then get that instead
If you want to wait for the heremes, may be because of:
1. Wizard's bad camera.
2. Slow bluetooth transfer rate.
3. maybe the heremes will have a faster processor.
Otherwise, the wizard is great, I compared my mini s with my friend's JAMin, I really liked the wizard more!!!

Where to Purchase

I am with Cingular and refuse to sign another contract to get a phone...I prefer to get my phones without signing my life away.
I have done this with 3 phones so far an have been happy. No contract ext..... so I am seeing the 8125 go for just over 400 on Ebay.....anyone know why I can buy one for a good price.....maybe get some type a warr or at least someone to call....Ebay is so NOT personal....
Thanks for your help,
Biff
People over at Howard Forums swear by Mad Monkey Boy; he carries the Type 2 Wizards (i.e. Qtek 9100, iMate KJAM, T-Mobile MDA) which have slightly different exteriors than the 8125.
I think he was wanting something cheaper than $400.... That sight was showing the Wizard for $600 which you can buy locally for less than that. For best price check ebay and craigslist. I have noticed that the MDA is usually a little cheaper than the 8125 so if you do not care about the styling get the mda you can still put the 8125 rom on it if you wish.
3waygeek said:
People over at Howard Forums swear by Mad Monkey Boy; he carries the Type 2 Wizards (i.e. Qtek 9100, iMate KJAM, T-Mobile MDA) which have slightly different exteriors than the 8125.
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People on HF must be smoking crack. It's cheaper on ebay AND locally.
That site looks terrible too btw.
I bought my Cingular 8125 in store and didn't renew/extend my contract at all. I just told them i wanted to buy it for $350 (it may be less now) which was the "buy me now" price and there were no problems.
got mine in march
paid £300 in total i ended up with:
MDA Vario brand new security seal etc
1GB mini sd
Tom Tom
Bluetooth GPS
and car pda holder which sticks to the windscreen
have you tried the new ebay express?
Thats where i bought my wizard from
Its always poppin there wizards at around $400, some with even free shipping.
Its not auction, its an online store with a real checkout cart, shipping notification and tracking number. And ebay gives you a free buyer protection for the FULL amount!
http://express.ebay.com
a quick search on "8125" showed me some phones around $400-$445 shipped. And since its the 8125 for cingular you wont need to unlock it.
If at the time you search you dont find good deals on 8125, try searching for "MDA"
Trust me, this is ---THE--- way to go if you want a brand new cheap wizard without extending contract.
I ended up picking mine up from a guy on Craigslist for $270

Best way to get a Hermes cheap!!!

Guys, I'd like to know how you all go about getting your Hermes and how much you pay for it.
Since I live in a country where is costs like $1000 for the Hermes, I was wondering what would be the best way to go about getting it for cheap like it is in the US and UK.
I tried asking a few of my friends in the states to pick up one of the cingular connections which offers an 8525 along with a 2 year contract for about $400, but that would mean they have to get an extra connection.
I've noticed that there are a lot of people who sell these kind of phones on ebay which have been unlocked for around the same price.
Is there anybody you guys would recommend? or is there any other way I can go about getting the 8525 or equivalent for around $400 Brand new.
Hope yu guys can help out ASAP. My friend in the US leaves in another 2 weeks. It has to reach him by then.
Thanks and Regards
Lee
leepriestenator said:
Guys, I'd like to know how you all go about getting your Hermes and how much you pay for it.
Since I live in a country where is costs like $1000 for the Hermes, I was wondering what would be the best way to go about getting it for cheap like it is in the US and UK.
I tried asking a few of my friends in the states to pick up one of the cingular connections which offers an 8525 along with a 2 year contract for about $400, but that would mean they have to get an extra connection.
I've noticed that there are a lot of people who sell these kind of phones on ebay which have been unlocked for around the same price.
Is there anybody you guys would recommend? or is there any other way I can go about getting the 8525 or equivalent for around $400 Brand new.
Hope yu guys can help out ASAP. My friend in the US leaves in another 2 weeks. It has to reach him by then.
Thanks and Regards
Lee
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Check you PMs
if you're using fido, i'm guessing you're in canada
some local cell phone places can get the hermes relatively for about 700CAD or so, usually the softbank japanese version
you could check craigslist for your area
e.g. vancouver.craigslist.org
see if you can search HTC or Cingular 8525
i'm lucky i got mine from ebay locally though
under 450CAD brand new
@Taurus... Check ur PMS
Anybody else?
Here in HK....a new Softbank unlock with latest Dopod ROM is only USD 380....
Go to Sintat, Mongkok
Anything that I can get online???
Something that is Brand New and doesn't cross $400 to 500?
Any help would be appreciated.
ah fuk, i got mine for $525 CAD LNIB
Cheapest X01HT so far??!
Got my X01HT for 5$ X 24 installments from Biccamera/Tokyo
Flashed with English LSVW WM6. Happy!!
I'd also Like to know where I can get one for No more than $400.00
I'm in NYC.... Looking to Upgrade my Slow A$$ Tmobile MDA but not Break the bank you know ?
sectorlord said:
Here in HK....a new Softbank unlock with latest Dopod ROM is only USD 380....
Go to Sintat, Mongkok
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Ah, the gansta stronghold, as we call it.
Thanks guys...
@ $5 x 24 = $120.00... Really? The only other place I saw that kind of a price was on Amazon where an 8528 was going for about $125.00 with a 2 year Voice and Data Plan from Cingular which at it's cheapest would cost you around $80.00 a month.
Hope somebody else can point me out to a good deal. I'd prefer the M3100. Like our Mr. Activ Moderator pof pointed out... it's looks neat
leepriestenator said:
Thanks guys...
@ $5 x 24 = $120.00... Really? The only other place I saw that kind of a price was on Amazon where an 8528 was going for about $125.00 with a 2 year Voice and Data Plan from Cingular which at it's cheapest would cost you around $80.00 a month.
Hope somebody else can point me out to a good deal. I'd prefer the M3100. Like our Mr. Activ Moderator pof pointed out... it's looks neat
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Yes it's true, around $120... but it's a two year contract. In total the monthly fee is $25 including only 12250 packets and free calls from 1am to 9pm inside the softbank network...
SoftNank in China
I got my SoftBank Hermes 200 phone in China for US$450 unlocked with English ROM.
Managed to find what looks like a decent seller on eBay.
Let's see how it goes. Brand New 8525 for around 450.00
Check this out.
http://www.ima-shop.com/index.php?cPath=71
You can shop online thru here. Based in HK.
Hi Henry,
Thanks for the link. I'm trying to avoid the X01's. Looks like this one works up to about USD 550.
I got my Cingy 8525 from Craigslist (SF Bay area) for $400 about 4 month ago

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