Upgrading from PDA2k to K-JAM

[ysq2002]

I'm having slow GPRS connection in PDA2k, so I decided to go with K-JAM because of EDGE connection. Does the edge connection sometimes get slow or it is always fast?

Ok, about the processor of K-JAM, is it good enough like PDA2k or slower?

Finally, What do you advise me, to stay with PDA2k or buy K-JAM?

Thank you

[ChrisSpera]

I have both; and while the PDA2k has a faster processor, it can sometimes get bogged down doing Phone related stuff and appear to freeze. The K-JAM has a dual core processor, with one core dedicated to the phone, and I have yet to see the device freeze. However, it does slow down occasionally, though not often.

The radio is better on the K-JAM. In nearly 6 weeks, its only dropped 2 calls. That's all... just 2. :shock:

Edge is much faster than GPRS, so you will see some improvement, but its going to depend on signal strength, and you won't have any visible indication from the device that you're using Edge. The connection will just appear faster. As long as you have a strong cell signal, you should be able to get on the Edge network (if the network supports Edge). And yes, there are times when it does appear slow. A soft reset usually makes the device pick back up the speed it appears to have lost.

Having both devices as I do, I find that both are acceptable for my needs; but I like the size of the K-JAM better, prefer the way the keyboard slides out (its actually on tracks and locks in place, vs. the PDA2k), and prefer the size of the K-JAM keyboard keys over those of the PDA2k.

I'll still use the PDA2k occassionally, but will be using the K-JAM as my daily driver from now on.

[ysq2002]

Thank you Mr. Christopher Spera for your advice. I will buy a new K-JAM and I'll compare it with pda2k and share the results.

[vishny]

Edge is much faster than GPRS, so you will see some improvement, but its going to depend on signal strength, and you won't have any visible indication from the device that you're using Edge.

If you're able to connect by EDGE please try to chanche EnableDifferGprsEdgeIcon value in HKLM\Drivers\BuilIn\RIL, it's very interesting...

[ysq2002]

You're right Christopher. Yesterday I bought kjam and my service provider supports edge. The internet speed was very good. I got around 12Kb/s downloading speed. Before, when I was using PDA2K I got only 2.5 kb/s and sometimes the page can't load.

[ChrisSpera]

Edge is much faster than GPRS, so you will see some improvement, but its going to depend on signal strength, and you won't have any visible indication from the device that you're using Edge.

If you're able to connect by EDGE please try to chanche EnableDifferGprsEdgeIcon value in HKLM\Drivers\BuilIn\RIL, it's very interesting...

My K-JAM does not have this registry key, so i'm not certain what to change...

[sooby77]

After adding the key I got the connecting GPRS icon with static arrow instead the moving arrows (as seen during connecting phase). The G was gone. Does it mean you get the G only when you are using GPRS and the other icon while on EDGE network?

[vishny]

After adding the key I got the connecting GPRS icon with static arrow instead the moving arrows (as seen during connecting phase). The G was gone. Does it mean you get the G only when you are using GPRS and the other icon while on EDGE network?

This value must be DWORD type. It equals 0 by default, I tried to change it to 1. Unfortunately nothing changed, I got the same G with static arrows. I guess it's because my operator doesn't provide EDGE. I hoped someone gets different...