what's the difference: XDA 2 and MDA 2 (t-mobile Germany)

[john]

hello guys,

simple question,
I can buy an MDA 2, which is cheaper than the XDA 2.
But i wanted to know if there are any differences, besides the design?
Is it locked to t-mobile? Could it be unlocked?

thanks for your help!

[Rudegar]

the hardware is the same of cause as they are both Himalaya which are oem'd from htc

about software difference then donno
about sim locks then http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/xda2unlock

[john]

thanks for your prompt reply.
So what do you suggest?
go for MDA, or XDA? and pay a 100 USD more...

[Rudegar]

donno non of them are for sale around here
since o2 and tmobile are not present on the mobile market
in this country

i got the qtek flavor myself which dont come with a phone subscription it's of cause not locked but since it's without a subscription it cost more

[Xant]

I would suggest that you buy the MDA ( if you can life with the design ) and upgrade it to what ever you like. ROMs are many around here...

I peronally like the customizition from O2, expecially the UserInterface and I don't what to miss it. The blue is also by far not so annoying than pink is ;-)

[lummac]

Just drive over the border (to Germany) buy the sim free mda2 from t-mobile which will set you back arround €750, and they have lots in stock.

Or even BETTER wait till after CIBIT and prices will come down quite a bit

[john]

i can have an MDA 2 for 560 €. i should get it?

[Rudegar]

well i suppose it depend on if it's simfree or if you want to use the mobil company because they often bill you a penelty if you just unlock the phone and use another sim and such