New Phone

[puddlediver]

Hi guys,

This will be my new sub forum. Have a new xda trion on delivery for the next few days. Can't wait.

Tried buying a Trinity but it didn't work when I got it so ended up sending it back to the seller.

Got looking at the Hermes range and thought it looked smart so I've taken the plunge. Hope it's ok when it arrives.

Will no doubt get lots of help from your forums.

Will play with the phone for a while first before starting to mod it or whatever but will be browsing the forum for the latest things to do.

cheerio

Lyv

[kingsizeriz]

welcome mate - you will not regret it, i got a xda trion too (2nd hand but practically brand new) and i love it to bits.

id suggest when starting to mod upgrade to crc 9.1 for a stable fast rom, and if you drive install tomtom on it with an external gps reciever, get a microSD card 2gb+ and not only do you have a phone you have
GPS and media player too :)

[Wam7]

My advice to anybody new to the phone.

1) Read ALL relevant parts of the WIKI
2) Read MrVanx's upgrade guide.
3) Install HardSPL
4) Always use the MicroSD card for flashing ROMS/RADIO

[puddlediver]

Thanks for the welcome, advice and prompt replies - Wam7 and kingsizeriz. I can't wait for the phone to arive.

I have a couple of psp's which I have installed custom firmware on and used pandora batteries on so the prospect of fettling the phone is not completely alien to me, although lots of reading first will be the order of the day.

Am really far too addicted to new technology for my own good. What with the internet and psp's. I used to have a zx81, then a commodore 64, then a psion before I got on to my pc. Have also had an hp ipaq for a number of years. The only thing wrong with it was that it isn't a phone too. So the new toy will fulfil all my requirements. Just got a Garmin 660 too to play with in the car.

Where is the best place to get micro sd cards and gps receivers?

Ta in advance.

Lyv

[kingsizeriz]

MicroSD cards - amazon or ebay (cheap and cheerful - even if they are fake "sandisks" etc
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2GB-Micro-SD-Memory-Card-D600-E250-E900-U600-N95_W0QQitemZ290226628926QQihZ019QQcategoryZ98876Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

GPS Recievers - ebay - i have a fake holex gps reciever branded "holox" but its better than any other i have tried
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=320246567642&Category=139838

The main advise i give to you is when you recieve your phone dont get too eager.. read everything and read it again to prevent a very expensive paperweight. :D

[Wam7]

Thanks for the welcome, advice and prompt replies - Wam7 and kingsizeriz. I can't wait for the phone to arive.

Am really far too addicted to new technology for my own good. What with the internet and psp's. I used to have a zx81, then a commodore 64, then a psion before I got on to my pc. Have also had an hp ipaq for a number of years. The only thing wrong with it was that it isn't a phone too. So the new toy will fulfil all my requirements. Just got a Garmin 660 too to play with in the car.

Where is the best place to get micro sd cards and gps receivers?

Ta in advance.

Lyv

Hahaha, the old ZX81 with the rubber keypads, noe that takes me back. Did the C64, Amiga things as well :)

Go for the 8GB MicroSD, might as well, you won't regret it! kingsizeriz is also spot on with the Holux GPS's but try and make it's SiRFStar III.

[puddlediver]

Noooooo the zx81 didn't have rubber keypads that was the sinclair spectrum, from what I remember at my advanced age. I never did get the amiga though but did get a wobbly 16k rampak for my zx81, yes all you out there, 16k! No hard disk drives in those days, I used a tape recorder to load dos and it took so long that I could have a game of darts whilst I was waiting.:)

Will think about the 8gb and have a look at the receiver. And yes, I will read and then read again.:)

Ta guys.

Lyv

[Wam7]

Noooooo the zx81 didn't have rubber keypads that was the sinclair spectrum, from what I remember at my advanced age. I never did get the amiga though but did get a wobbly 16k rampak for my zx81, yes all you out there, 16k! No hard disk drives in those days, I used a tape recorder to load dos and it took so long that I could have a game of darts whilst I was waiting.:)

Will think about the 8gb and have a look at the receiver. And yes, I will read and then read again.:)

Ta guys.

Lyv

Hahaha, yes nostalgia does have a way of distorting your memory. It was the ZX Spectrum but I had a TRS-80 before that. :) Oh yes, the old tape to load program how times have changed.... anyway back O.T. I have two MicroSD cards, a 1GB just for flashing (a 256MB or 512 MB will do) and a 6GB as my main card.

[kingsizeriz]

i'd go for a bigger one if money is not an issue. i got a 2gb due to lack of funds..

[puddlediver]

That's a good idea. Will get two cards then. Any body got any experience of using dual sim cards with the xda trion. Don't fancy the ones where you have to cut the cards though.

Cheers

Lyv

[puddlediver]

Got my new phone on Saturday. Brill. Busy working my way through all the buttons, menus, handbook etc. Have managed to get the internet connected and working ok, thanks to a post I found on this website. Am a cheapskate on pay and go but have the web bolt on which gives you "reasonable" access.

Seems good up to now, am a bit suprised though how slow windows is, it's running on wm5.

When I'm more used to the think I'll have a search round to see if Opera or some such other speeds accessing the internet up.

Will be back with updates no doubt.

Cheerio

Lyv

[ultramag69]

I don't think ANYONE will disagree, WM05 SUX!!!! Slow and laggy are just the first of many problems. WM 6 is better and finally WM6.1 seems to be getting built REALLY stable and REALLY fast. Would suggest upgrading to wm 6 AT LEAST.... Do however, as was previosly stated do some reading about upgrading and most importantly, Hard SPL your phone BEFORE rom flashing. It seems no matter how many times this is stated some yahoo knows better and thinks nothing can go wrong... They are generally found with posts like "ROM FLASH WENT WRONG...HELP!!!" (or like that). These are also the ones who just go gung-ho and upgrade without reading anything.. As per your posts I believe you have done some research so this sermon is for all noobs out there(and yes I too was one once) do some research, Flash Hard SPL and if need be, unlock your phone.... This will minimize risks associated with flashing. Dont screw around with your radio rom UNLES YOU REALLY MUST as this is the one thing that SERIOUSLY bricks most phones. There is no surefire fix. Enough bashing.
Really would upgrade to at least wm06 as it is SO much better than wm05. Good luck, have fun and Welcome....:D:D

[puddlediver]

Thanks ultramag for the info. When I get the confidence and spare micro cards I'll have a go at upgrading. Think I have a steep learning curve to follow yet tho'

Cheers

Lyv