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Newbie q ref UK service providers - is one better / best?

Hello, I want to buy an XDA to replace my PDA & Mobile. My wife and I currently on vodafone ( joint plan, 200 free mins / pm ) until 14th April so considering either buying used and running the software you've constructed to enable it on vodafone, or buying new from 02 or going with a 2nd hand XDA to another network.
No real need to change her 'phone and have seen 2nd hand XDAs on e-bay at c. £140 - £180 which compares favorably with the purchase price new on a new contract with O2.
However, for UK only use, is one provider better than any others?
We live in the Beds / Cambs / Northants area so should be reasonably covered by all. Only Orange used to have a few flat spots around here.
Many thanks yr comments.
Regards
Charles

is one uk network better than another
Hi there, does anyone have an opinion as to which network is better than another ref calls and gprs, or are they all about the same?
We spend most of our time around the midlands london areas
Many thanks
Charles

Having left Orange to get an XDA2 with O2, I can only say that I've been disappointed. O2's customer service isn't a patch on Orange's, and the coverage is generally slightly worse (although this could be an XDA problem).
I wouldn't recommend O2 to anyone, but will move to Orange as soon as I can, once I can be sure I can get GPRS etc. working. I've never used T-Mobile or Vodafone.
Hope this helps.

Many thanks yr candid comments. As I'm currently with vodafone, I feel my 1st steps will be to buy an unlocked new /2nd hand xda to run on this n'work and see how it shapes up.
Yr comments appear to mirror others I've noted ref O2 cst svs being poor.
Thanks again.
Charles

Should I purchase TyTN from UK for use in Australia (Optus)?

Hi there,
I have been evaluating the HTC TyTN and I think I'm ready to purchase one. However, they're not available in Australia AT ALL!
I have been looking around and Expansys in the UK seems to have it the cheapest approx (GBP400 + Shipping). Plus, I like the HTC form factor better than the others.
however...I heard some real scare stories about something to do with them possibly not working in 3G mode on the Optus network here in Australia. I can only imagine that this MAY have something to do with the radio ROM - am I right?
I checked the WIKI (see, I did my homework before posting) and there is only ONE where they can't work out the location yet - I am assuming that the is the ROM for Australia - would I be right?
I guess the question I am asking is - am I in for a problem if I purchase one of these in the UK (or other place depending on your recommendations here in this post)??? I really want this phone so I can roam in Japan (3G) and have WIFI to use with Skype and also have push calendaring.
All help appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

It's so crap that they aren't available in Australia. And I live in Perth, the most isolated city in the world! Pfft. I managed to get my hands on a TyTN from eBay though (where I get most of my obscure stuff .. well, obscure in Australia), and I'm on the Three network and it works awesomely. even the video calling is great.
~Louis x_.

I can confirm that the 3G works on Optus as the device I purchased for review worked on the optus network. 3G calls were fine just as they were on the jasjar and the 3g speed was pretty much the same as on the jasjar.
Additionally it may be worth mentioning if you can hold out for a month and if you dont mind paying $1300 (thats a guess but its looking like that will be the price) then the imate-jasjam is set to be released in Aus late september.

hey guys.. i m using my Dopod CHT 9000 with i-mate WWE Jasjam rom in New Zealand with Vodafone. everything is fine with 3g, video calling and 3g data connection. However one thing that is MMS. It is not working in anyway in NZ of MMS. Even i bring up the phone to vodafone NZ , no one can do with it. Hope these info help a bit as NZ and AUS were quite similar in some terms. Cheers

Re: Should I purchase TyTN from UK for use in Australia (Opt
dbielik said:
I have been looking around and Expansys in the UK seems to have it the cheapest approx (GBP400 + Shipping). Plus, I like the HTC form factor better than the others.
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It should work on Optus 3G no problem, mate. The problem will be getting Expansys UK sell you one if they find out you're from Oz.
Also, have you checked the US/Canada options? The devices work out cheaper with the exchange rate, and the shipping is normally faster.
There are a couple of US and Canadian sellers on eBay and also on Howard Forums. Check them out.
Regards
Kevin

Tytn will be available in australia in a couple of weeks. It will be launched by Dopod International and will be called Dopod 838 Pro.

^^ Dopod never have and are not intending to release this device in Australia. Dopod specialises in the asian markets, and at this stage dopod doesnt even have their act together enough to sell the device in Hong Kong where they actually have dopod outlets.
The imate-jasjam will be available in Australia at some stage, however from all accounts for in the short-term (1-3 months) it appears Telstra will have exclusive rights to this device and only they will sell it.
So yes 3G works fine
your options are import a TyTN variant from the internet or alternatively you can pay $1450 and order a jasjam through expansys NZ right now, or wait and see how much telstra charges for these.

on a side note, what good data plans do they have in Aus,
I'm loving paying 3 pound 75 for unlimited in UK ( web n walk friends and relations ) ( less than 10 bucks aus ) but not looking forwards getting back to aus and having stupidly expensive data again....

Email I received from Dopod International (ANZ) at the begining of the week.
Dear XXXX
Thank you for your interest in our company and products.
Dopod plan to launch our company and release the “838 Pro” in the next 2 weeks to the market. At this stage I suggest you contact XXXX @ XXXX.com.au)for an invite to our launch event at Opera house.

Dopod in Aust. on Optus
I have been running a Dopod 838 Pro in Australia on the Optus 3G network for over two weeks.
Dopod have an office in Australia and are releasing their product in Australia, through all of the normal channels.
Works great and is a good solid device.

tytn in US

Hi guys,
Heading to NY over the break. Was wondering if someone could suggest a few shops where i may be able to pickup the tytn for cheap. Also if i bring the tytn back to the Uk will i have problems getting a charger etc for it ?
Thanks in advance

TyTN's here come with a universal power supply (2 round prongs) & a US adaptor. I don't think you'll have any problems finding a UK adaptor for it.

Any shops you can recommend that sell it for cheap ?

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oac966 said:
Any shops you can recommend that sell it for cheap ?
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funny thing, i have the opposite problem, i bought a tytn on ebay for 310 BP (603 USD), and i have to find a US adaptor for it..!!
I am not sure of the currnet prices in NYC but i know in Canada the price is closer to 800USD...
Safe travels,
a.

Try these places:
DataVis (Midtown on 5th & 38th)
http://www.datavis.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=466867&prmenbr=2000
*Instore prices are sometimes higher than thier website.
J&R (Downtown across from City Hall on Park Row, just off Broadway)
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4132416
-Lee

thanks guys

J&R has the Tytn. Price without contract was $799 when I checked a couple of months ago.
I would seriously avoid buying anything from DataVis (I don't think they carry the Tytn anyway) - they only return for store credit, and can be quite obnoxious.
There's also another New York-based company selling the Tytn (Mobile City Online - http://www.mobilecityonline.com), but I don't have any experience with them. They're selling the Tytn for $739.99.
- Keirmeister

In the UK, Who is best to buy from?

Hi all, I've been here since I had my Himalya, now with my Blue Angel. This has been a great site for all sorts of reasons. I've been dipping between the Porient H9 and the Athena, and well this place has won the Athena over for me.
My question just now is who would be the best Telecom service to get a contract with on the Athena in the UK? I know T-Mobile have the web and walk package, but their reception isn't really reliable where I am. And I can't find the phone easily on O2, Vodafone, Orange or 3 (pah!).
Thanks in advance for any and all help here.
-00zy

o0zy said:
Hi all, I've been here since I had my Himalya, now with my Blue Angel. This has been a great site for all sorts of reasons. I've been dipping between the Porient H9 and the Athena, and well this place has won the Athena over for me.
My question just now is who would be the best Telecom service to get a contract with on the Athena in the UK? I know T-Mobile have the web and walk package, but their reception isn't really reliable where I am. And I can't find the phone easily on O2, Vodafone, Orange or 3 (pah!).
Thanks in advance for any and all help here.
-00zy
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the only provider that does the phone is tmobile. (Ameo)
if you want to use another provider then buy the HTC Advantage x7500 varient (expansys are good) or get an ameo from ebay and unlock it.

I got mine (Unlocked HTC) from expansys on an O2 contract. (saving nearly 300 pound - 320 including postage)
I found them very helpful and informative, and would highly recommend them.

without a decent unlimited HSDPA or 3g connection i wouldnt bother.
Get Tmobile webnwalk and your set.

i went for the htc advantage on expansys as the ameo colour didnt do it for me especially the keyboard, also seen pictures with scratces on the devices.

Eee PC connectivity?

Hi,
Has anyone bought a "ASUS Eee PC" (http://eeepc.asus.com/uk/index.htm) and tried connecting it to their Athena/Advantage/Ameo? Specifically, I'm wondering whether a standard UK T-Mobile Ameo can be used as a 3G modem for a Eee PC?
You could argue that you don't need a Eee PC if you have a Ameo because the screen is only 2 inches bigger but I'm considering buying one for the convenience of a better keyboard and feature complete browser.
Cheers.

Just install and run wmwifirouter on your Athena, and your pc eee will be able to connect to internet using Athena as the access point.

I have an eeePC!! Not thought of using the Ameo though... I'll try it when i get over my jet lag later!

I used my ameo for data on the EEE for a while , works great under xp , but I never tried it under Xandros , really does seem to cane the battery though
I have since bought a 3UK HSDPA dongle , and not looked back since , I pay £5 per month for 1GB on PAYG -(by sneakily using the handset data add on instead of the £10 Mobile bradband lite ) ...but should that prove insufficient, then there is provision to get 3gb for £15 or 7gb for £25 - works fine on Xandros or windows too
I seem to be getting by on the £5 package though

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I used my ameo for data on the EEE for a while , works great under xp , but I never tried it under Xandros , really does seem to cane the battery though
I have since bought a 3UK HSDPA dongle , and not looked back since , I pay £5 per month for 1GB on PAYG -(by sneakily using the handset data add on instead of the £10 Mobile bradband lite ) ...but should that prove insufficient, then there is provision to get 3gb for £15 or 7gb for £25 - works fine on Xandros or windows too
I seem to be getting by on the £5 package though
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Ufff 5 pounds a Giga... What a bargain! I'm paying with Movistar here in Spain 30+ euros for 1 Giga or 50+ for 5 Gigas.

I'm looking to get an asus eee and was wondering once i've put xp on it are there any driver issues etc?
Also anyone found a touchscreen that can be fitted to it?

solderless add on for eeepc
http://cgi.ebay.fr/SOLDERLESS-1-4MM...oryZ3697QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem