Anybody from Smart Philippines in this forum?

[Anonymous]

Hi there, anybody from Smart Philippines? When will the xda IIs be launch here?

[jamesluo]

check in globe telecom. i don't know if smart will lanuch it or not.

[Anonymous]

check in globe telecom. i don't know if smart will lanuch it or not.

Do you have any idea when will globe lauch this unit?

[xcalibur]

Got my XDA IIs from GLOBE HUB in Glorietta last January 22, 2005.

[hlim168]

Got my XDA IIs from GLOBE HUB in Glorietta last January 22, 2005.

Wow! how was it? Does the bluetooth work already or still buggy?

[xcalibur]

sorry have not tried the bluetooth headset. it tried though sharing my PC internet connection thru Bluetooth dongle and it works ok. I am now connected thru WIFI (LINKSYS WRT54G) and again it works perfectly.

Really Nice: SKYPE AND MSN MESSENGER on this. AGILE Messenger BETA Version is little bit problematic.

I just hate the sliding keyboard. I had it repaired already at BRIGHTPOINT in Cubao. Very fragile and easily broken (around one week). Now, I dont use it for fear it might break again.

OVERALL, I STILL LIKE IT.

[hlim168]

Everything good to hear except the keyboard problem :(

[hlim168]

sorry have not tried the bluetooth headset. it tried though sharing my PC internet connection thru Bluetooth dongle and it works ok. I am now connected thru WIFI (LINKSYS WRT54G) and again it works perfectly.

Really Nice: SKYPE AND MSN MESSENGER on this. AGILE Messenger BETA Version is little bit problematic.

I just hate the sliding keyboard. I had it repaired already at BRIGHTPOINT in Cubao. Very fragile and easily broken (around one week). Now, I dont use it for fear it might break again.

OVERALL, I STILL LIKE IT.

btw, is it possible for you to check the rom version, radio version and the bluetooth version of your xda IIs? please :)

[xcalibur]

ROM VERSION 1.12.62 WWE
ROM DATE: 10/04/04
RADIO VERSION: 1.02.00
PROTOCOL VERSION: 1337.32
EXT ROM VERSION: 1.12.925 WWE

[xcalibur]

ROM VERSION 1.12.62 WWE
ROM DATE: 10/04/04
RADIO VERSION: 1.02.00
PROTOCOL VERSION: 1337.32
EXT ROM VERSION: 1.12.925 WWE

[xcalibur]

ROM VERSION 1.12.62 WWE
ROM DATE: 10/04/04
RADIO VERSION: 1.02.00
PROTOCOL VERSION: 1337.32
EXT ROM VERSION: 1.12.925 WWE

[xcalibur]

BLUETOOTH for WINDOWS CE
BT-PPC/PE Version 1.0.0 BUILD 3500

Cant remember the old Version. This is after the Patch Update.
Still havent tried Bluetooth Headset. So no info as to performance.

[hlim168]

BLUETOOTH for WINDOWS CE
BT-PPC/PE Version 1.0.0 BUILD 3500

Cant remember the old Version. This is after the Patch Update.
Still havent tried Bluetooth Headset. So no info as to performance.

Thanks a lot. :)

[jpolancos]

Is the SKYPE software pre-installed on your XDA IIs. Wish to know the configuration of the SKYPE software. I have a PDA-2K which is the version released here in Dubai.

[xcalibur]

Skype software didnt come pre-installed.
I downloaded it from www.skype.com.
One of the best communication software, I installed in this O2 XDA IIs.
Really works and voice quality is very good.
Got to call skype to skype free of charge.

[hlim168]

BLUETOOTH for WINDOWS CE
BT-PPC/PE Version 1.0.0 BUILD 3500

Cant remember the old Version. This is after the Patch Update.
Still havent tried Bluetooth Headset. So no info as to performance.

Hi, how's your xda IIs doing?

[xcalibur]

I am still happy with my IIs despite the bad experiences of others.

It is fairly stable. Mostly instability I experienced is the result of third party freeware that I installed.

I installed a 256 MMC card bought from www.PCX.com.ph at Php1,650. Downloaded MP3 and some pictures of my family. I could play photo slideshows while running MediaPlayer at the background.

Just for curiosity, I tried playing shoutcast from this iis and surprisingly it works also using GS Player (a freeware). I have a DLINK MEDIA Player to do that for me though.

ROM is still stock as I don't want to touch it as it does not give me problems to date.

I updated again the BT to BT3900. Bluetooth works Ok but discovered distance is just around 2-3 feet using Nokia HDW2. Anyway, I find carrying and charging a separate Bluetooth headphones more of a nuisance than real utility.

my iis has the following programs now: skype, agile messenger, avantgo, battery monitor, psshutxp, chess and several other games. All of these programs are downloaded freewares.

I could check all my emails (including yahoo and gmail) thru GPRS when I am out of office or home. Once tried to call thru Skype while in Glorietta and it works well. Made several long distance calls Skype to Skype free of charge. I am sorry I have no idea about VPN, not that sophisticated user.

AgileMobile works fine also. I discovered that I need to properly shutdown it. It was my mistake to close the program using the RUNNING PROGRAMS of Windows. This resulted to AgileMobile not connecting afterwards.

The only functionality I would want to be added is fax program which I miss from my old 9210. I want it but enough enough to buy it (eg. TRUEFAX). Only if free, otherwise, I could live without it.

Again, I rarely open the slide keyboard for fear it might break again. Too much trouble going to Cubao just to have it repaired.

I have never experienced screen drifting.

Battery life is 5 to 6 hours with continuous WIFI usage. I once turned myself into a walking zombie after staring at the tiny screen that long. The WIFI meter does not seem reflective of actual reception because I could still make Skype calls eventhough bars show only 1 or 2 bars.

[hlim168]

The only functionality I would want to be added is fax program which I miss from my old 9210. I want it but enough enough to buy it (eg. TRUEFAX). Only if free, otherwise, I could live without it.


Thats very good news. :)

I'm also a 9210 user. I regularly send sms to groups of people and I found that 9210 do this very well. Is there a way or software for xda IIs to assign groups to contacts and to handle failed sms? otherwise, have to add contacts one by one to the "send to" field and no way to identify the particular contact to resend after failed sms. :(

[xcalibur]

For Filipinos who love texting, XDA might not be a good phone. I am still struggling to send text messages using this IIs whether thru its built in keyboard (I dread opening for fear it might break again), soft keyboard, transcriber or block recognizer. I miss the ease and convenience of sending text thru my old 9210. And the truth is sometimes I wish I got the 9500 because of this reason. It is no exagerration but your writing hand will ache after sending a couple of messages thru this IIs. Those who will argue have not used a Communicator.

In IIs, you can also mark the names of people you want to send the text message just like in the 9210. I don't think IIs recognizes failed text messages. You, however, could tick "REQUEST MESSAGE DELIVERY NOTIFICATION" just like in 9210.

Another important text messaging function which is lacking in IIs (in Windows Mobile) is the text sending "Schedule". In my 9210, at night when I am working, I many times prepare the instructions I will be sending out the next morning. However, I don't send it out immediately realizing other people have their own lives too. So I schedule the sending out of text messages. I know there is a freeware for Windows Mobile but it doesn't work yet.

And also, the best speaker phone I ever used is the 9210, I am sure the 9500 is even better. Great for telephone conferences/meetings. This is not so in IIs.

When the novelty of this IIs wears off completely and I have overcome my "love your own syndrome" , I know I will be getting a 9500. But as of now, I love my new toy - the IIs.

[joaqui]

It is now being offered by Smart under Infinity program

[nomadman]

Had my IIs for about a month now. IR, BT MS Stack, and WiFi works as it should. i can get around 20m indoors on my MS MN500 (802.11b) access point. BT networking is good at about 8m. ActiveSynch latest version is a bitch.

Skype works just as it should. You do get lags since Destiny Cable doesn't even compare to the global ISP market. I reckon with 512/256 bw, it would be like you were talking on a normal phone if the other party had the the same bw. SJPhone is the ONLY app i can not get running on this phone. From what I hear, I'm not the only one. It would be great to use SIP on this phone.

I don't see what everyone's deal is about the QWERTY kb. I send text, email, IM, and browse the web on it. If it's gonna break, it's either now or later. Such as life, ya never never know whatcha gonna get.