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it,s a good one for me

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  • 2005-07-10 13:20
  • P5p$
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Hi Everyone,
Can I use the GRPS setting to browse in the internet and also to send and receive my email?

Thanks

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  • 2005-07-05 21:52
  • 4Txy
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Hello to All,

I just bought an XDA2i and notice that the battery display fully charged that shows only 4 hours. According to the manual if you're using the PDA it's 15hours more or less and TALK time is 3-4 hours. Is any can tell me if there's any problem with my new battery or any set up that I need to do?

Need Help.....

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  • 2005-07-04 00:19
  • 4TxK
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In my opinion, this is a PDA with the phone feature.

There are pros and cons.
I've got mine for 3 days and I've probably loaded some software(still to work out what) that practacally kill the phone feature because when ever the PDA side of the device makes a sound, ring, click, changing volumes, I can no longer here anything when I am in a call, non does the other end hears me. O2 just exchange the unit because it was pretty much DOA.

The Unit is great, but don't download the o2 Plus software. It just slows the PDA down to a halt. Keep the today screen to the basic and everything should be fine.

I think there is some issues with the Blue Tooth, but haven't exactly worked out what it is.

The volume control slider is loose... (that goes for both faulty and replacement unit). And the replacement unit was tighter when I got it out of the box, but quickly became loose.. (about a week or so)

I've loaded sjphone (voIP) software on it and hope to use it with my wifi, (the connection was choppy, and yes, I've have tried the same program using my HP IPAQ 4150 and ran fine).

Now, I must admit, that before my HP IPAQ PockPC was not used that often cause I really did not like the idea of having a phone and a pda in my pocket all the time. but because the O2 XDA IIi has both features, I find it much more convient.

My 2 cent... if you don't need wifi, go for the XDA2 Mini cause it is much more smaller. But if you are like me and want to have the latest and greatest and all the wizband.... then this unit is worth a look. To be honest, it all really depends on the software you load on the unit to make it slow. I will give it a thumbs up even if I had initial issues with it.

Oh, like all Pocket Pc.. you really have to charge it all the time if you like to turn it on and off and use it all the time. The battery does run out quickly, so invest in a sync cable for your work pc so you can charge it while you are in the office. Also invest in a car adaptor so you can charge it while you are driving. Don't take me wrong, the phone does last you a few days on standby! talk time varies between 1 to 3 hours... why, because I have the screen on bright when I first got it... so to save on battery life.... reduce the brightless and also to black out the screen after a minute of inactivites.. turn the wifi feature of if you don't need it. Bluetooth is fine.... but if you don't need the use if it at all, turn it off.

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  • 2005-07-02 20:26
  • UipP
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im embarassed to ask this but in the specs it doesnt say it plays mp3 ringtones.. can we do that? i am planning to buy one.. pls help me out. thanks.

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  • 2005-07-01 04:24
  • TST8
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Hi Everyone,

I'm interested of buying a PDA phone in a week time but getting a hard time to decide w/c one. Some one told me that XDA IIi is better that I-Mate PDA2 but is it the same manufacturer? Can somebody explain to me the the advantage and dis-advantage of the two units. It will be highly appreciated if anyone can explain.

Thanks

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  • 2005-06-28 22:05
  • 4Txy
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i actually have some stupid questions that i feel that i have to ask even after being embarassed.. i'm not actually a very techon-savy person but with this 02 xda ii pocket pc i was excited to become one. i'm not just so sure of how to properly turn it off in such a way that it will not consume much of its power. i tried to hold/long press power button when it went all black but still it consumed the same power. & is it really normal that i'll have to chage everyday,as in daily even with a minimal use such as sending and receiving sms only,not more on calls or media player?& my biggest problem is that,the last time that i tried to synchronize it with my pc at home the 'file manager' on the start/program was lost,& there was "cannot find MMReg.." error everytime i turn it on.HELP pls email me.thank u soooo much!!!

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  • 2005-06-28 14:57
  • 4vgR
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Can somebody tell me what is the price for the O2 XDAIIi in London UK (sim free) and O2XDAII ?

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  • 2005-06-27 11:17
  • TmCx
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GPRS, well .... why is it so damn expensive???????????? it is so unrealistic , data transfer is bigger all the time, is it just me , or is everyone peeed off about this?????????

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  • 2005-06-26 23:38
  • mGhi
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i have had my xda11 for a year now ,it just keeps getting better with the beta player and tomb raider game (exact the same as the real thing, exact) + a 1 gig mem card , it all i ever needed..

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  • 2005-06-26 23:33
  • mGhi
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A website I regularly used succesfully with an XDA11 is causing my XDA11i problems. When accessing part of the site which is password protected, I get kicked out of the browser altogether.
I wonder if it's something to do with the SE version of Windows mobile 2003?
The 11i has more memory, faster processor but cannot handle a site which the XDA11 handled with ease - any ideas?

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  • 2005-06-24 21:29
  • iLQH
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Further to my previous comments about O2 XDA IIi. Pls do not forget to install an anti virus on your O2 XDA IIi. It helps to protect your O2 XDA IIi from malicious viruses when you surf the net or receives emails via your O2 XDA IIi. It is better safe than sorry...
This is Harris from Singapore

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  • 2005-06-20 18:42
  • F4pr
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Me and my newly bought O2 XDA IIi has become an instant buddy. It helps me alot in organising my hectic daily schedules. I would like to share this with those who already owns O2 XDA IIi and those who are with intention to own one. Be extra patience your O2 XDA IIi. Its character is similar to your desktop and your notebook. Pocket PC is still a PC irregardless its sizes. If you overly pushed it beyonce its performance capabilities, it will hang or slowed down and thus will make you frusrated. The users actually have to be well educated when come to use these gadgets. Learn more about its functionality and capabilities before you use it beyonce its limit. Consider its limited ROM space and its speed. Of course if the user expect this tiny gadget to perform like a super computer then its the users' mistakes. A 1.0 litre car cannot run as powerful as a Formula 1 racing car.
I'm still trying to get use to its performance capabilities and did expected too much out of this little guy

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  • 2005-06-20 18:37
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I am from Singapore. So far using the phone for a week have been a headache. The phone sometime just hang without me knowing. Maybe I use the phone and SMS alot.

Maybe it help to make me more organise but i think I will prefer a phone and a PDA.

Maybe it wun hang up so often that I really become quite sick and tired of it.

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  • 2005-06-20 16:28
  • PFM9
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plz tell me when is O2 MDA IV is coming if u hav the photo plz mail it 2 me

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  • 2005-06-15 09:45
  • P%0G
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if u are not bothered by having to use the stylus for sms/email or data entry then a IIi would be fine (as pointed out it has upgraded hardware)

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  • 2005-06-14 07:58
  • RK3I
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Sam

Are you sure that this is not an MS Pocket PC 2SE issue? I am not sure that MS Pcoket PC 2SE can do it.

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  • 2005-06-13 23:04
  • Rxd3
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O2 IIs or IIi:
IIi has faster processor (520 MHz v 400 MHz) and 1.2 Meg camera. While IIs has QWERTY sliding thumpboard and only 03 Meg camera. The IIi has more available memory 59Mb v 44Mb. Both use MS PockPC 2SE and are within AUS$200 in Australia of each other. Try http://www.my-xda.com/comp.html for more info'
So do you need a keyboard or more memory, beter camera and faster processor?
Or chould you wait for the O2 MDA IV?

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  • 2005-06-13 23:02
  • Rxd3
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plz tell which phone is worth buying O2 XDA IIi or O2 XDA IIs

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  • 2005-06-13 19:44
  • P%0F
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Hi
Ive recently moved to an XDA11i and like others the first unit i got kept locking up . Back to the o2 shop ( I live in london England ) and they do an immediate change . To date I am very happy but am stuck on a minor problem . I can surf the web via wifi or GPRS , but want to get my unit to talk to a blue tooth moddem plugged into a wall phone socket to get the 1p per minute rate . Is this possible ? ive got the modem ( zoom 4300a) but to date the 11i only picks up the fact that it can be used as a serial modem , not that it can talk via blue tooth . Zoom think that o2 may have down graded the op system so that it wont work in this configuration ? and therre for force you to surf via their expensive account ?

Duncan

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  • 2005-06-11 17:05
  • nEm4
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