Re: The i-mateT PDA2k EVDO opinions ?

From: Henry Craven (IUnknown_at_Dot.Nyet)
Date: 12/29/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 07:17:13 +1100

I've had it for 6 weeks now, since they turned on the network here in
Aus.

Speed is -Blistering- TS Control or remote desktops/servers is for all
intents and purposes - real time from regional centre.
( this will probably change when more people begin using the network )

Memory is good, feature set is great, Bat life is adequate.

Keyboard is a bit redundant for me as I'm not a thumb agile SMSer. I
prefer to peck the on-screen keyboard or use the transcriber. YMMV

Issues:-
Bluetooth is troublesome - drops out and doesn't auto re-sync.
( BT Update for the GSM can not be applied to the EVDO and they aren't
saying when.. )

No built in Wi-Fi as on the GSM
( SD card Add-On required and there is an issue with the Wi-Fi + Memory
card so you need separate cards )

Picture switches are badly located - You'll get lots of pics of your
palm while holding the device.

External Speaker could be better / louder.

CDMA penetration is not as good as GSM ( Building Walls / Underground
Car Parks etc ) although CDMA coverage is better than GSM.
CDMA does not provide International Coverage as does ( to a broader
extent GSM )
GSM <> CDMA Sound can be a bit flaky / echoic at times. ( haven't nailed
down cause / effect here yet )

GSMers bitch because they don't get discounts on calls to CDMA.

 I need the speed and coverage ( TS, VPN Web ) so it suits my purposes.
YMMV. 

-- 
Henry Craven {SBS-MVP}
    Melbourne Australia
"Hulkster" <Youwish@home.com> wrote in message 
news:SwxAd.93307$K7.9332@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> What are peoples thoughts on this new pocket PC phone ?
> Looks pretty good

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