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rhuie
9th November 2005, 02:24 AM
Hi all

just a thought, after buying my XDA2i about a month ago I suddenly realize that the XDA2i is left without an upgrade to windows mobile 5.

While the blame should be shared between the hardware company and the Operating system company, I will refuse to buy another windows mobile 5. I would like to know how many would be interested in a petition by vowing not to buy a replacement product from the same hardware vendor.

The logic behind the petition is two fold.

1) make the Software company aware that releasing newer versions of the operating system require more co-operation and easier upgrade path for current hardware (within reason of system requirements)

2) make hardware vendors realize they will not profit from repeat customers unless they provide operating system upgrade or a trade in offer whereby creating a value to their current or soon to be discontinued line of products.

XDA2i hardware sepecifications are not at all subpar. there is no reason to replace a unit nor devalue it due to newer operating system release.

Ii've had:
casio m500->ipaq3890->dellx50->ipaq1940->dellx30->mpx200->XDA2i

largely my purchase reason is due to upgraded os.

I will opt to use my XDA2i and skip wm5 entirely. Won't even think of buying a wm5 and wait till wm6. at that point buy a pda/phone that is not from the same hardware vendor altogether.

anyone welcome to throw in their thoughts? Should a petition of this sort be created?

Regards,
Rob
dptechno.com

andy-c1
9th November 2005, 09:40 AM
it's already been done and sent in ..still got negative response from company's

rhuie
10th November 2005, 09:55 PM
That petition is slightly different than the one i'm proposing.

I propose that anyone who signs the petition to:
-refuse to buy next/another version of O2 pocketpc phone
-refuse to buy any pocketpcphone with windows mobile 5

unless a windows moblie 5 upgrade is made available to the XDA's

as long as companies are profiting by discontinuing upgrade support of their pocketpcs, this issue will never be resolved until the operating system can be upgradable without hardware vendor intervention.

hwetwoods
11th November 2005, 07:25 AM
Am in on that with you Rhuie!!