Stepping back to BA from Universal

[Riceburner]

Have decided that the Universal is too flawed as a phone to be usable (it's impossible to use it with one hand, which is something I need to do daily), and have decided to step back to my BA (orange M2K).

Currently working hard at a new job so don't really have time to search the forum for all the new tweaks etc so would be very thankful if someone could answer the following questions:

What's the latest radio upgrade for the BA and are there some clear instructions on installing it?

Have there been any updates to WM2003SE I should know about? (in the last 6 months).

Will ActiveSync 4.1 work with WM2003SE or will I have to uninstall 4.1 and re-install 3.8??

As I've pointed out, I'm aware that asking for help like this isn't really the "XDA-way" and I'm fully expecting a plethora of "Use Search" posts (or a stony silence), but any useful replies would be greatly appreciated. :D

[xplode]

I will try to answer your questions

1.For detailed explaination look here (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Radio_1.15_Upgrade)

2.As far as I know there are no drastic changes in WM2003SE roms, more info you can find here (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_1.42.00_Upgrade) and here (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_Upgrades)

3.ActiveSync 4.X will work fine with WM2003SE (except if you want to sync over WIFI, if you do uninstall Activesync 4.X and install 3.8 )

More of the questions you may ask are covered here (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blueangel)

[xplode]

Why you stepping back, i want to buy Universal, and i really want to know is it worth buing, what do you dislike in it ?

[Riceburner]

Why you stepping back, i want to buy Universal, and i really want to know is it worth buing, what do you dislike in it ?

Cheers for the help. :D

Iam having real problems getting on with the Universal, it makes a good palmtop/mini-laptop, and when I had time to use it, eg commuting to work by train, then it was great - internet over GPRS works well and the true VGA screen is very clear.

BUT I no longer have the time for all that, (I commute by motorcycle now - over 3 hours of riding a day) now the only use for the unit is diary and phone, and sadly it falls flat on it's face for this. The phone can't really be trusted for any call longer than 20 minutes (I've had some embarrasing re-calls recently) and it's impossible to use with one hand. If I'm heading out of the office and want to send a quick text to my wife, it's a two handed operation, even with VJPhoneTools. :( Also WM5 is not all it's cracked up to be.

I am going to try the BA, with PocketBreeze and small menu (very good programs for both WM5 and WM2003SE) and see how I get on. I would go back to my Nokia 8210, and just use the Universal as a PDA - but something in me rebels at the thought of carrying two devices when I could carry just one - so I'm going to re-try the BA.


Maybe when HTC bring out a unit with the BA's usability (lots of external buttons in sensible places,one handed usage when in PDA mode), and the Universal's convergence capability (proper keyboard, high resolution screen, full connectivity etc), I will be happy - but right now, the Universal can't hack it.

[xplode]

Thanks for the reply