Hey all, I can get a Trinity that is as new (no scratches at all) that was purchased new in August 2008 for US$200
do you think this is value? or a bargain?
Owners of this phone, do you think its better/more advanced than the Elf (Htc Touch)?
Any comments would be gr8.
Cheers
140 euro max
For a used device would I not pay 200$.
I bought a spare one to replace a cracked screen for 95 €. In fact I throw away my cracked screen Trinity itself and kept the "new" unit.
No earbuds on this unit, so this is why I got 5 € down the 100 € settled price.
The Trinity itself is actually an outstanding machine, in terms of speed, stable ROM choices, available SW, etc. Just the form factor and screen resolution is making it a bit aged.
You will not regret your choice, just bargain a bit the price.
Regards.
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That's something to look fwd to in the coming months. HTC Prophet is coming to Australia..yippeee!!!
O2 Atom is officially out in Australia. Just played with one yesterday...not too bad..looks smaller than the Magician but the exterior is too glossy and easy to fingerprint. Speed wise is as fast as the Magician but camera is a letdown somewhat....takes some time to focus...at beginning, in incandescent light, all you see is fuzziness.
I-mate Jamin' should kick the pants off the Atom but Australians who want the latest Magician type phones will have to settle for the Atom until the Jamin arrive which hopefully will have a later firmware.
Yea , I looked at the Atom ... But to wait another month for BT2 etc , seemed to make sense . I hear the Atom does not have smart dial and that there are problems getting smart dial on it !!
the o2 media plus is indeed shipped with the Atom and looks fantastic but poor camera & mini-sd & glossy exterior are somewhat a bit of a letdown. Wonder if o2 will ever release the HTC Prophet.
Isn't the JAMin the Charmer, ie Magician II?
I've heard that the atom is only a couple of millimeters shorter than the magician. Everything else is the same. We all know how those millimeters count - how does it compare in the hand?
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My impression was that the Jamin is the HTC Prophet..seems to have the same specs as the Dopod 818 Pro.
The Atom feels good on the hand but while a bit smaller than the mini. Radio requires the use of a headset but I'm sure you can hook it up to speakers. With a silicon casing, the Atom won't be too much of a problem to handle but comparing build quality, the mini looks much better. I once owned a Nokia 7610 and found the Atom casing similar to that of the Nokia, very plasticky.
Operation wise, it is fast but SD owners won't like the mini-SD slot because they won't be able to utilise their existing cards. The Atom turned heads when it was released a few months back but a lot of ppl are going for the Dopod 818 Pro.
I'm looking out to get my hands on an E-Ten M600 which is slightly bigger than the Mini but also has 2.8" screen and reportedly good phone reception,very fast processor, and ultra bright LCD. Also it can take in 4Gb SD cards easily and is optimised for Skype. A2DP bluetooth function is already built in and there is a roomy 76MB available for storage to the user. It also comes with a fantastic looking charging cradle and a telescopic stylus. I can live with the 2mm extra height and 3mm extra width compared to the mini
only thing about the Magician is that outdoors, the colours are washed out (with screen protector or not, maybe due to high reflectibility and not bright enough). You have to go indoors to see your device.
I don't count on the Dopod 818 Pro to improve on that so that's why M600 is very high on my list. I use my handheld outdoors quite a lot.
I played with the eten for a while at Modaco in Autumn. It's nice, but quite plasticy I think. But very competent. Feels bigger, but certainly very capable!
I had a silicon case for my magician for a while, but then thought I might as well enjoy the thing while I could. I have covered the back of the case with an adhesive foil so I can throw it on the desk without it getting scratched though...
It seems this is the Prophet.
I think the Atom looks great, if anyone has one spare I'd love to have a play. But I guess at the end of the day, I'm still quite happy with my Magician. I've had no particularly compelling reasons to upgrade to Wm5, even with a universal to develop on.
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PS with the magician, if you're feeling gung ho, give VJLumos a go to brighten the screen. It's surprising how much better it looks superbright.
Agree with you, Magician is still the best. I just bought a thinner silicon skin and it's flourescent green in color and very nice to hold on to. My o2 mini looks stunning..only complaint is that the holes cut at the bottom are not aligned properly with the usb port, reset and audio slots.
I don't think I'll be upgrading till at least June when I think the firmwares will settle. By then I would have drive tested the i-mate Jamin or the E-Ten M600 and see which one suited me better. But that's just talk....I love my Magician and PDAs aren't really that popular yet over here when compared with mobile phones. But my friends always want to play with my o2 mini whenever I see them. Either they'll be playing a game or watching movies on it. I always encourage them to get a Magician but they prefer their Mortorolas and Nokias.
Yes, the Imate Jamin is the HTC Prophet (a.k.a. Dopod 818 Pro, Qtek S200, Imate Jamin). Imate and Qtek will be releasing this phone around March.
If you can't wait for the Jamin, do like I did, order the Dopod 818 Pro from expansys. It's selling at a very good price at the moment, GBP 360!
It's covered by a 1 year warranty from expansys (i.e. european based).
eXpansys have started selling pre-orders of the Jamin' which is good for Australian users but the wait is around 3-5 weeks.
expansys usa has stopped listing the dopod 818 pro among the devices they sell. why is that?
I wonder if it has to do with i-mate Jamin and possible other HTC Prophet models for the US market. The Dopod is primarily sold in Asia and warranty can be a bit of an issue. Expansys US would benefit more by marketing products bound for the US where warranty is taken care direcrtly by the manufacturer (no overseas warranty handling)
The other thing is that they would probably be run out of stock due to its popularity and with i-mate Jamin' coming to US shores, why get more stocks of a non-US bound product?
I mailed them, got no reply but now it's available again. How strange...
http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=127976
Jamin's a coming Jamin's a coming....
I have a Wizard (XDA Mini S) and O2's Trion doesn't seem to be to appealing seeing as how much it could cost me (not to mention lock me into another contract).
After poking around on eBay, I see M3100s going for 50 to 150++ and it is very tempting to get one as Kaiser seems far off. To my knowledge the M3100 has autofocus (some like the Qtek one don't?) and I also like the black body and key layout (no other reason for this specific variant).
I am just curious whether or not it's still worth going for one (if I can get it on the cheap) and what is drawing me to the hermes over the wizard (I love the keyboard and the rest of it):
- 3G
- Speed (apparently the samsung can be overclocked?)
- Better camera (Wizard's lack of macro makes it a pain to photograph chip markings)
- Jog dial
The nice to have GPS and FM radio are hard to find and the Kaiser will have a high markup (I am not looking for the latest and greatest right now as I waiting for something newer before I drop a lot of dough). So will the Hermes suit me and will an investment of around 100 pounds be a sound one (is it too much and also seeing as I can unlock it myself...I should have no problems right?)
One thing bugging me is the screen alignment issue but if it's a recent one I doubt it should be there and warranty for stuff off eBay (how do I deal with this?)?
Well worth it
The alignment issue is not persistent in all devices, I've just had my Vario II replaced and there is not sign of it so far (touch wood).
When the issue was there it was bareable...
Also worth baring in mind that the Vario II/ 3100 is still less than 12 months on the market, so it would be under manufacturers warranty = just walk in the shop and let them sort it out....
Personally It's a cracking unit, and if you can get a good deal off e-bay it'll last you a long time.
Personally I wish I'd found this forum sooner as I've been a long time smartphone/ pocket PC owner, there are loads of excellent resources here mate.
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MDA Vario II @ 400MHz (no over-clocking for me thx)
WM6-Professional (CE OS 5.2.968 (Build 17736.0.2.0)
ROM 3.23.0.2
Radio 1.40.30.00
HERM300
I have been looking around a fair bit but I'm a little lost why some eBay sellers say the Vodafone V1605 doesn't do 3G sims. I know it supposedly needs a firmware update to get HSDPA but except that is there any issue with the 3G uSIM?
Has the Hermes really been on the market for under 12 months? It feels like I've seen it around for ages. The one thing pushing me towards the M3100 is the color (really don't want another siliver one) as I said but I can't seem to find a detailed list of differences between the various models (checked wiki and there's no mention of the 3G thing above or for that matter differences in camera if at all).
Funny thing is, I'm normally the type to patiently wait and then buy something but after going on eBay, that patience has vanished...also the numerous v1605 units going on the cheap are pretty tempting. I will also probably end up buying a black silicone case as well so I'm not too sure if the color will be a major issue.
There are no real differences between any of the variants. The camera is the same, the processor is the same, etc etc.
Yes the 3100 is the best looking one. I would go for it.
Thanks for the heads up but the M3100s seem fairly pricey (at least most start high...) maybe I'll strike a deal somewhere...some how. Oh well, keep looking...44 items being watched on eBay
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To my knowledge the M3100 has autofocus (some like the Qtek one don't?)
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No autofocus on either, afaik. It does have the lens slider to switch to macro though.
The camera is "okay". I recently took it on a skiing holiday where it got completely confused with the white balance and all the pictures came up with a very strong blue tint.
In general use, apart from exposure issues when there is high contrast and the flash being near-useless (I'm sure it's mistimed with the exposure), it takes a reasonable picture. Certainly no substitute for a dedicated camera though, imo.
Just got one
Hey i recently[09/04/07] got an Orange SPV M3100 + 2GB card + BT gps + extra screeen protector + cradle + extra battery for 240 quid (pounds sterling) including first class next day shipping off Ebay UK. Unfournately i recieved a unit with the screen allingnment issue and was totally unware about it being a common problem till i read you post... anyways still love the device and if your in a area that recieves HSPDA coverage its well worth it!
Yes black does feel very sleek, compared to my silver vario !
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arghness said:
No autofocus on either, afaik. It does have the lens slider to switch to macro though.
The camera is "okay". I recently took it on a skiing holiday where it got completely confused with the white balance and all the pictures came up with a very strong blue tint.
In general use, apart from exposure issues when there is high contrast and the flash being near-useless (I'm sure it's mistimed with the exposure), it takes a reasonable picture. Certainly no substitute for a dedicated camera though, imo.
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Aww man, the autofocus thing would be handy but well, macro shots are little important to me and as for dedicated camera, I don't have one on me right now but looking at what some people have taken, I doubt I'll be complaining about it for now. If it beats my wizard, I'm sold.
stryker1355 said:
Hey i recently[09/04/07] got an Orange SPV M3100 + 2GB card + BT gps + extra screeen protector + cradle + extra battery for 240 quid (pounds sterling) including first class next day shipping off Ebay UK. Unfournately i recieved a unit with the screen allingnment issue and was totally unware about it being a common problem till i read you post... anyways still love the device and if your in a area that recieves HSPDA coverage its well worth it!
Yes black does feel very sleek, compared to my silver vario !
UPDATE [ i am reading the wiki and working on my options ]
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Well some of the sellers don't reveal the serials...at least I've had no luck and mind you, I'm trying to score one for under 100 - because I can't just spend and spend (have one wizard housing and silicone case on the way). Based on the fact that all these M3100s/V1605 are supposed to be under warranty, a walk into Orange/Vodafone should resolve such issues, However one thing I am hesitant about is how do I register the phone under my name once I acquire it?
Also does the GPS in the radio chip stand any chance of working? I've seen the the engineering thread and based on the pin setup (the fact that pins are tied to ground and such to disable the GPS portion) of the hermes, it doesn't sound practical but on the other hand I've seen one or two odd posts that it is only a crippled antenna.
Buy it already!
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Also does the GPS in the radio chip stand any chance of working? I've seen the the engineering thread and based on the pin setup (the fact that pins are tied to ground and such to disable the GPS portion) of the hermes, it doesn't sound practical but on the other hand I've seen one or two odd posts that it is only a crippled antenna.
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Got my v1605 for 175 quids, sim-free.
I wouldn't bother too much about the GPS hype, it isn't worth the trouble.. No screen alignment issues for me. Used the stock ROM for a couple of weeks and upgraded to numerous roms since.
Currently on Black v2.0 (WM6) and lovin' it. Yes, the TyTn is indeed a wise choice. I live in an area with full HSDPA coverage and I have since disconnected my ASDL broadband service (HSDPA seems to be wayyyyy faster).
I have push e-mail and other pop-access accounts. This device is indispensable for me as I travel a whole lot.
Cheers from Frankfurt.
175 from where? I know my price point maybe a little low but since it's eBay, I suppoe there's a chance but I do see some of them who have one bidder raise the price 3 times or more in a row (i.e from 50 pounds to 150) and now that bothers me.
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Well some of the sellers don't reveal the serials...at least I've had no luck and mind you, I'm trying to score one for under 100 - because I can't just spend and spend (have one wizard housing and silicone case on the way). Based on the fact that all these M3100s/V1605 are supposed to be under warranty, a walk into Orange/Vodafone should resolve such issues, However one thing I am hesitant about is how do I register the phone under my name once I acquire it?
Hey with regards to the warranty issue, i am gona have a go at it (since i am experiencing the sreen alightment issue). I will message my ebay seller and ask him if he can spare me the original reciept so i can possibly make a warranty claim at a orange shop, dont know if its gona work though.
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Now this is an issue, how does one register a change of ownership of the handset? Well I am looking forward to you updating this thread with what info you get and also what did Orange say?
no reciept
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Now this is an issue, how does one register a change of ownership of the handset? Well I am looking forward to you updating this thread with what info you get and also what did Orange say?
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Sorry the ebay seller wasnt kind enough to send me the receipt or he may have "Lost" it. Did follow the steps of loosening screws and the screen alignment issue is much better now
Hi guys,
I may be selling my x7501 + Jawbone bluetooth headset due to upgrades. My unit has been kept in extremely good condition except a 4mm line of missing paint on the face, and 15mm of missing paint on the keyboard. I'll try to take a pic, but im sure it wont affect the value much.
So yeah, wondering if i did sell it, what i'd expect to get from it. (With or without the jawbone)...
cheers
I got mine off ebay a month ago - mint condition, but not in a sealed box so technically used for $512
yes, my athena x7500 is finally for sale. it just collects dust now so its time to let it go and get myself a touch HD. so if anyone is going from athena to it expect me to cook some roms for it. its in about 8,8.5/10 condition. i bought it used and babied it so almost everything is from the previous owner. the rubber i guess from sitting or just from time on the joystick came off and the camera button also came off. both can easily be replaced for a few dollars. camera can still be used by taking the stylus and sticking it into the hole of the camera button. its just the actual button that came off. screen is mint since it has a screen protector from day 1. have original box, keyboard, cables, the 4 in cable, 2 cases, and a small usb keyboard that u can also get if you like. looking for 600 plus shipping. it has the latest incarntion of my ap rom that never got released. i remember the rom was almost stable but some bugs and lack of time made me stop development.
its going to be sad to see her go but its for the better.
Still for sale?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2765247&posted=1#post2765247
I suspect shipping would be faster and cheaper if I bought yours. Thanks.
Janis said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2765247&posted=1#post2765247
I suspect shipping would be faster and cheaper if I bought yours. Thanks.
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still for sale. 650usd plus shipping(to give us negotiation leway)
I broke my 5th Touch, it's the lcd this time. This time I don't have the insurance. It maybe time to move on since Android 2.2 on the Touch is just a little too slow for me. I see Eris's occasionally pop up for <$200 but the it appears to be not much faster then an over clocked Touch. Samsung Moments pop up for the same price but I don't think I want keyboard anymore. They do have a 800 mhz processor and a nice screen. For the most part the Moment isn't that stellar of device but I am curious about how the hacked roms run on it. Any input on these two phones would be appreciated.
If I decide to keep the Touch, I saw I can pick up a LCD on ebay for $44 (includes shipping from HK). Anyone one know of better deal? More importantly, is there a better LCD that can be installed on the Touch?
Just an FYI, I did end up buying a new LCD. It was $27.65 and the seller was in Westminster, Ca (LA area). So it was over night shipping, sure beats waiting for stuff from China. First link is the LCD and Second link is his Ebay store. Display looks and works fine. Very easy repair.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...639471&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2316wt_829
http://stores.ebay.com/EZ-iPod-Repair-Parts