Re: O2 XDA II opinions

From: Pete (NOSPAM.peter.i_at_optusnet.com.au)
Date: 06/09/04 

Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 19:54:27 +1000

Hi Gordon,

Another quick question. I take it you bought yours in Australia. Are there
any limitations on the mobile network you can use?

Also, I've read that the ROM and some applications are pre-configured to
access the O2 network. Obviously, that network isn't acccessible in
Australia. Are these apps generic and fully configurable for use on Aussie
networks?

Cheers,
Pete

"FlashGordon Downunder" <Flash@downunder.com.au> wrote in message
news:40c59f6e$0$1587$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> Pete,
>
> For what it is worth I think you have made the right decission . . .
>
> I had a iPaq 1360 for about two years and found it great but was somewhat
> slow when taking minutes at meetings using Textmaker.
>
> Carrying a PDA and phone around was a real bug.
>
> Was waiting and waiting for HP to bring out a dual PDA/ phone but gave up
> and looked at the XDA II.
>
> It fitted just what I wanted, mainly a PDA that ran applications fast and
> did not hang thinking about hand recognition etc etc. I'm not a big phone
> user, but find the phone is easy to use (have tried third party add ons
but
> given up on all of them) along with the small amount of e-mail and www I
do
> on it (cost to much). SMS is a breeze. Having all my contacts with me
and
> not needing to remember if updated between phone and PDA is a real
blessing
> (got 2800 contacts and rising). When any one rings I know how it is and
can
> decide to not answer if I want.
>
> The only real bug is the sporadic hard reset if you take the battery out -
> BE WARNED - back up everything to SD before you take battery out. It
takes
> me about 50min to back up everything.
>
> The only software that I have foud worthwhile for me is:
> Textmaker
> Fusion Agenda
> ListPro
> eWallet
> Adobe
> CoBuild (Dictionary)
> Conversion
> Risco File Explorer
> PhatPad and Calligraper by Phatware
> Calc98
> Excel
> PockeTV
> PQView
> Magic Button
>
> I'd be lost without it. It is so much better than PDA and separate phone.
>
> I can see if there are hih end phone users that they may find features
> really lacking, but as a PDA is out performs HP $ for $.
>
> I bought the CF battery extended as my digital camera is CF and each night
> need to catagorise my photos (when away from desktop PC).
>
> I would also not trade a PDA for a laptop. Had a laptop for a week while
> away on work and it was the pits (too big, heavy, battery life). That is
> when bought the iPaq.
>
>
> Gordon
>
> "Pete" <NOSPAM.peter.i@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:%2326uu26SEHA.3660@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I'm curious to know people's thoughts on the XDA II. I currently have an
> > iPAQ 5550 and I'm quite happy with it.
> >
> > However, I'm attracted to the GSM aspect of the XDA. Feature wise, the
XDA
> > probably packs more of a punch on paper, with the exception of built-in
> wifi
> > (the XDA support wifi card), the XDA doubles as my phone (saving me
> carrying
> > the phone with me), accepts CF cards and a built-in camera (although I
> don't
> > really need it).
> >
> > So, money aside, would the XDA be a good purchase or should I stick with
> the
> > iPAQ? (I know it's ultimately my decision, but I do value the opinions
of
> > others so am happy to weigh it all up).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Pete
> >
> >
>
>
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