Is Audiovox Thera Pocket PC & Verizon Phone the same thi

[rkenchel]

Hi,
I just came across someone selling a Thera by Audiovox Pocket PC & Verizon Phone. Is this the same inside as the SX-56 etc? Front panel has 6 buttons for Call, Call-end, Calendar, Tasks, Home and one other I cannot read. Plus a single *joystick* button like the SX-56.

Can this be unlocked & upgraded just the same?

Pic attached.

Thanks in advance!
Rog

Features/Specifications
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Thera by Audiovox Pocket PC

General Features:
For Verizon Wireless
Microsoft Windows for Pocket PC
Intel StrongARM 206 MHz processor
Dual band 800 MHz CDMA/1900 MHz PCS operation
MSM5150 chipset (1xRTT compatible)
32 MB SDRAM
32 MB flash ROM
Reflective type color 240 x 320 TFT LCD with 65K colors
Touch screen interface with on-screen keyboard
Handwriting recognition
Secure Digital slot
Infrared port
Mono speaker/headphone jack
Built-in voice recorder and microphone
Internal 1100 mAH Lihtium-Ion battery
External antenna
Built-in stylus

Control Features:
Power button
Calendar button
Tasks button
Home button
Contacts button
Voice Recorder button
Radio Standby switch
Send button
End button
Cursor button/Navigation button

Software Features:
E-mail and Internet access with Quick 2 Net
Mobile Messenger
Voice Mail
PC Synchronization
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Microsoft Pocket Excel
Microsoft Pocket Word
Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer
Calendar
Contacts
Inbox
Pocket Internet Explorer
Notes
Tasks

Unit Dimensions:
5.02 x 3.05 x 0.77-inches (H x W x D)
7-ounces

Regulatory Approvals:
FCC

Retail Package Includes:
Thera by Audiovox Pocket PC and Phone
USB cradle
Thera by Audiovox Pocket User's Guide
Thera by Audiovox Quick Start Guide
32 MB Secure Digital card
Soft case with belt clip
Ear bud
Remote control unit
Extra stylus (two total)
Thera by Audiovox User's Guide CD
Microsoft Outlook Version 2002
Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5
Microsoft Money for Pocket PC Weblink
Microsoft Pocket Streets Weblink
Microsoft Reader Weblink
AC adapter (100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 0.36A-0.2A; 5V 3A)

[y2imm]

I have a Thera too. I want to know if it can be unlocked from Verizon.

[mikehartG4]

From what I know, there have been some people that were able to "unlock" the Kyocera 6035 to use with Sprint, cause of course Sprint sold the phone as well. I am going to guess that you could in theory unlock or reprogram the Audiovox Thera to use on Sprint. You probably would have to get a rom file of the Sprint Toshiba 2032. Thats about the only thing I can think. I would imagine though you probably would only be able to use the phone function. Sprint and Verizon do have "unlockable" phones like a GSM carrier does. Someone else could explain it better. Hope that helps

[nerrdo]

The Thera is quite different from the XDA/SX56/PPCPE. In fact, it doesn't even run PPC Phone edition. Rather, it runs PPC2002 with some third party extensions to power the phone.

Interestingly, there is a NEW Thera supposedly coming out that will be manufactured by none other than HTC.

Ostensibly, this phone will look just like the wallaby, but will have a 16 bit color screen instead of 4-bit (which is my only major gripe with my wallaby). Plus, it will have more RAM and SDIO.

[iggy]

[quote="nerrdo"]
Interestingly, there is a NEW Thera supposedly coming out that will be manufactured by none other than HTC.

This is just what I have been waiting for, so when I say your reply I started my search. Below is one link I found so far (it looks just like the XDA).

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=1640