Hi!
I was told that it would be impossible to buy XDA Trion in O2 shops as they are not going to get any...
Only online/over the phone.
Is this true? Can some1 confirm this please?
Many thanks!
Chris
Not in the UK for a while, no. Germany's O2 shops have 'em for sale (or plan to very soon). The Trion replaced the AsusTek-manufactured XDA Zinc, which "failed" the network tests (probably cause it was godawful). Last I heard, the plan was to start selling the Trion in the UK in April... And of course now it's May, and there's still no sight of it...
the::unwired had a news article about this: http://www.theunwired.net/?itemid=3750
Yeah, I know all this stuff.
I'm asking if UK o2 shops are going to get XDA TRION or we will have to buy it online/over the phone...
Some1 from o2 told me that shops are not going to get XDA TRION and the other one PDA.
Cheers
Chris
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I currently have an XDA I (Siemens SX56 AT&T) and would like to get an XDA II (unlocked) as soon as they're sold by a reliable US source. FYI, I called AT&T Tech support and they said an unlocked phone should work great, just swap the SIM chip over from my XDA I.
It looked like Phone4Devs would be a good source, but they went out of business. The other sources (below) I've found are mostly overseas and pretty expensive.
http://www.benshop.com/catalog/prod...?products_id=81
http://www.compume.com/search/Catal...aXDA99HY2002-00
http://www.clubimate.com/index.asp?...CATS&Category=4
http://www.4cellular.com/search/phone_detail.cfm?id=231
http://www.mobilefly.com/product.php?productid=278
http://www.ppcw-shop.net/index.php?cPath=20
http://www.expansys.com/d_pocketpc.asp
I'm sure I'm like many of you who would like to pay less than the $850-1,000 + Unknown Custom Charges, that overseas sources are asking.
There are many versions of the HTC Himalaya phone out there (qTek 2020, O2 XDA II, i-mate XDA II). It looks like the i-mate and qTek are the best for the US. Any feedback?
Let's see if we can find a good supplier in the US !!!
Thanks.
www.expansys.us
Use this link for USA marketed iMate or O2 XDA II. Sales tax charged in Illinois only.
XDA II Prices before Shipping
Benshop - US$905
Compume - US$830
Club i-Mate - $850
4Cellular - US$990
Mobilefly - US$880
PPCW-net - US$846
Expansys.us - US$833
I converted to USD where necessary and all are BEFORE shipping. Compume (Australia) and Expansys (World-wide) seem interesting.
and how about eBay ???
has anyone considered that option to acquire a/m XDA II ???
regards,
monika
Ordered an iMat XDA2
Gave up on Expansys.us. Ordered a iMtae XDA2 unit from PPCW.net (Arne). On route, looking forward to it.
Still trying to sell my existing XDA1 though, pass the word
Ordered an iMat XDA2
Gave up on Expansys.us. Ordered a iMtae XDA2 unit from PPCW.net (Arne). On route, looking forward to it.
Still trying to sell my existing XDA1 though, pass the word
cshields1,
I understand what you mean because I am currently waiting on Expansys.us too. When you get your phone please let us know of your over all experience with PPCW.net and also how the warranty or technical support is handle for the phone. I understand Expansys.us will play the middle man if you have an issue with phone during your warranty period (which is good considering we are in the US).
New to all this so please be gentle.
Have decided to buy an Xda II (or similar) on a contract here in the UK. Can not decide between O2 and Orange, prices are similar although there appear to be some good web deals on Orange.
What do folk recommend? I have heard that Orange's M1000 can not be unlocked or the firm wear updated. Is this true? Are there any other differences? Do you get two batteries and other goodies with Orange?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
jjb said:
New to all this so please be gentle.
Have decided to buy an Xda II (or similar) on a contract here in the UK. Can not decide between O2 and Orange, prices are similar although there appear to be some good web deals on Orange.
What do folk recommend? I have heard that Orange's M1000 can not be unlocked or the firm wear updated. Is this true? Are there any other differences? Do you get two batteries and other goodies with Orange?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I have an SPV-M1000 and unlocked it using the software found on this site, I have also upgraded the firmware from the orange website.
Cheers
JustinP
go with orange
you do get 2 batterys and a screen protector and 24 hour repacement if it is lost or dammaged or stolen for only £5 a month.
i am on my 3rd unit as the rom upgrade failed twice and they have swapped it no questions asked.
orange customer services is also free so any problems dont cost you a penny in calls unlike o2
go with orange mate!
SPV M2000 released today on Orange
Bah,
I've just decided I can afford an SPV (£100 with a £30 contract). I knew there would likely be the new model out soon since the price has dropped so much. How much do you think you could get the new M2000 for with a new contract?
I've ordered my M1000 but have 2 weeks to return it if I don't want it
SPV M2000 released today on Orange???????
where have you seen this can u post a link???
cheers
Orange SPV M2000
delboydell said:
SPV M2000 released today on Orange???????
where have you seen this can u post a link???
cheers
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The SPV M2000 is due out in October/November 2004. The nice new feature is Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. I don't think I would rate the Qwerty keyboard that much unless you have really small child-like fingers. I perhaps to use the stylus for text entry. Then again if I had one I would probably think different!
http://www.shopforphones.co.uk/orange-spv-m2000.htm
http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2981.html
Anyone knows how to unlock the O2 xda Exec? I had bought it from UK but I can't use my local sim card now. Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just got it today, and i also want to know, is there any method to unlock it? ( actully i don't mind to pay for it, as long as it is not too expensive..)
i think below 30 pounds is acceptable..
Received mine in the post yesterday and it's not locked :?
I intend to use it with my Vodafone company SIM so it was a welcome relief.
8)
which one is it?i mean o2, 3g or which?
Got mine from O2 shop online. Also have a colleague who got his there and it's not locked either.
Pretty good deal now....£140 and a £20pm 12 month contract.
running my o2 exec with an orange sim no problem
no unlocking required
just needed to change the internet id to orangeinternet
If your XDA is locked, I understand O2 charge an unlocking fee of £15. T Mobile (UK) charge the same amount to unlock and MDA Pro.
clarification -
As far as i gathered from this forum and other sources the o2 Xda Exec is unlocked to other :!: :!: UK :!: :!: mobiles.
This is not the case with non-UK SIMs.
Can someone using the device with a non-UK SIM add his comments on the matter :?:
o2 - UPDATE
just called o2 customer services to inquire about possibility of unlocking the xda Exec (at least to foreigh SIMs if not other UK SIMs which seem to be working fine) and was told that it wouldn't be possible for at least a YEAR :!: :!: :!:
:evil:
one representative of o2 doesn't know of policies stated by another...
techDot said:
o2 - UPDATE
just called o2 customer services to inquire about possibility of unlocking the xda Exec (at least to foreigh SIMs if not other UK SIMs which seem to be working fine) and was told that it wouldn't be possible for at least a YEAR :!: :!: :!:
:evil:
one representative of o2 doesn't know of policies stated by another...
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sounds bollocks to me.... it's more work to lock non-uk networks than uk networks.
Exec is not sim-locked, period.
Can anyone install a non-UK sim (if they have one handy) to see if the fact mentioned above is in fact true or not? I am thinking of importing an Exec to the US (well currently in the Middle East) and am just concerned about the Sim Lock. Thanks.
I am interested in the answer to this as I live in Switzerland and can only get the M5000 with German or French os I only understand English! It is currently worth my while to get an O2 Exec, plus yearly subscription, as it saves me a little money and I get it in English. I have a Swiss Orange subscripton sim and in addition a prepaid Swisscom sim. If I can help please let me know. I am happy to post out the prepaid to someone to try it. I will also be in London (Docklands) on the 4th November for a few days visiting my sons.
using on 3 network
i understand that this phone is tri-band and on umts network aswell. will it work on the 3 network? or has anyone tried it? thanks in advance
3 network
cancel above message, just read the next threads from my searches!!!
techDot said:
clarification -
As far as i gathered from this forum and other sources the o2 Xda Exec is unlocked to other :!: :!: UK :!: :!: mobiles.
This is not the case with non-UK SIMs.
Can someone using the device with a non-UK SIM add his comments on the matter :?:
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Just received mine from the UK, and it was unlocked. Works perfectly well on Dutch Vodafone, T-Mobile and KPN simcards and networks.
wiz,
So basically you're telling us that the xda exec is clean of any kind of locks?
no simlock at all?
wiz,
So basically you're telling us that the xda exec is clean of any kind of locks?
no simlock at all?
o2 xda execs arent locked
o2 xda execs arent locked
Dont bet on it.
Im not sure,
but if i noticed correctly - whoever bought it from O2 online shop recieved an unlocked version, and other recieved locked versions.
besides - it might have been just part of the phones who werent locked.
Wiz - please state where exactly did you buy your phone,
10x !
XDA EXECS are UNLOCKED!
I can confirm this with 5 sim cards (yes I am a busy person)
Cyprus Sim (CYTAGSM)
UK Sims (Orange, T-mobile, O2, Voda)
So No worries
As far as i hear, the M5000 is locked and the are trying to figure out how to unlock it. Dont know about MDA Vario or other rebranded ones
hi guys i was thinking of getting a set under a 12month tariff, which right now online is 150quid. could someone confirm for me if the SIM is locked or unlocked under that plan (the online50, i think)? dont want to go back to singapore and find it cant work with my local SIM card...
thanks for the help
My XDA Exec works with the O2 and Vodafone 3G SIMs. PS look at my thread on how you could get the Exec for less than £300
I have a business O2 XDA Exec monthly contract and it is unlocked.
cheers
joetheman
As far as I know the o2 Xda Exec's come unlocked.
My own Exec arrived unlocked and I have tried a foreign SIM with it.
Having said all that - there is no guarantee, and o2 staff don't know much about that.
In the worst case - just return the device to o2 within the first couple of weeks.
Hope this helps...
thanks a lot guys! now to go get one!!!
cheers
Hi,
Currently with o2 on my Orbit, but really want a HTC TyTN (Hermes).
Does anyone know where i can get one without paying the full price, as o2 aren't getting them in, so the guy in the shop told me?
Thanks
t mobile
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-phones/phones/pay-monthly/t-mobile/1/
cheers mate...will check it out.. may have to ditch o2 and join t-mobile..