I just purchased an SPV M1500. Is this the same as the XDA IIi? I bought it already unlocked. Are there any differences in the ROM besides splash screens / logos? Is there a way to put the O2 XDA IIi ROM on this device?
Last question... I bought it from someone in the UK, and I live in the US, I currently subscribe to Cingular Wireless. Has anyone had issues with this?
Any reply would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brock
Same device, slightly different looks.
All Alpine ROMs will work and the splash images etc can all be changed, at ROM upgrade or later. Find a ROM you want and follow instructions.
The device is tri-band so long as you live in an area where you don't need quad band you'll be OK.
Any more questions, there are plenty of people here to ask, just don't ask the dreaded WM5 question, the answer will be NO.
Good luck.
LOL!! I got that loud and clear. I thought people were supposed to be reading through the forum for their answer before posting stupid/redundant questions??? NO WM5, at least yet. I don't have a desire for that right now anyways. What would be the benefit?
The earth is so small. You know what, you have bought the phone from me on ebay, Brock Miller. Have you received the phone yet? I could give you help on upgrading the phone, if you needed it. At the moment, if you wanted the latest rom, then it is imate PDA2 ROM.
Nam? Oh my gosh!!! I can't believe you frequent this site as well? Wow... Thats cool. It is indeed a small world. No I haven't received the SPV-1500 yet, I was just asking a few questions about it before hand. I can't wait to get it though. I'll drop you an e-mail when it comes in. Have a good one!
It's nice to meet you here as well. The phone will arrive very soon. Keep the eyes on your work place, you will need to sign for it. Give me a sound when you need helps and have fun with the phone.
Yes! It was.
Will I personally have to sign for it? Or can my shipping department sign for it?
Also, what phone do you have now?
as long as you could arrange someone to sign for it, then that's fine. I think I just buy a cheap phone for now, untill the new HTC Muse comes out. This would be the best phone ever.
Except for the 4GB of storage, and the camera it looks like the HTC Universal has better specs. Why the muse? I really would have liked to have bought an HTC Universal, but I couldn't find any that were reasonably priced, .
Simply, because it is very compact, has everything that I wanted. I originally had the VPA compact which is HTC Magician, but it doesn't have wifi built in that why I sold it. I also did have HTC Universal ( SPV M5000 ) once and I do not advice you to get one. No only because of the price ( I got it for £250 ), it is also very very slow ( before buy it, I thought it would be very fast, but it's not, even slower than HTC wizard ) and bloody massive. I had it for one day and sold it the next day, you can imagine how dissapointed I was.
The only good thing about the HTC Universal is the infrared transfer speed ( 4mb/s ) and range ( 7 metres ) which is good for TV remote control softwares. However, that is not good enough for the price.
Wow, that would be very diappointing. What did you not like about the HTC Alpine? Too bulky also?
The HTC Alpine is not as big as the HTC Universal and HTC Blue Angle ( actually it is quite compact for such a powerful device ), has wifi built in, powerful processor ( don't be confused with the Intel PXA 270 520MHZ of HTC Universal, it is Intel PXA 272 520MHZ ) and better bluetooth than other HTC device ( support file transfer service and more ). The only thing that I do not like about it is that the infared range is too short ( 70 cm ) for Remote control programs which is the same on other HTC devices, except for the HTC Universal ( 7 metres ) and HTC magian ( 3 metres ) ( that's why I sold it ). But if you can live with it, then the HTC Alpine is the best Mobile Phone/Pocket PC to have at the moment in term of features and price.
I just received the SPV M1500!! Even though you tried, the power adapters that you sent were the wrong kind. The U.S. uses 110 V. Also, all looks ok, but it showed more wear than I thought it would. There was a scratch on the screen, a tiny crack just above the "joystick" hole, and the external antenna port hole cap is missing (not a huge deal, just doesn't look as good with out it). Do you know if TomTom has a US map available to buy?
As my description the phone is used. I am so sorry, if it dissapointed you. TOMTOM and USA map are already included on the DVD, just follow the installation guide that is also in the in the box. Let me know anything that I could help you with. I will try to find the cover at the back for you, if I could not find it, then I would refund you some money, so you could get a new silicon case for it. Really sorry.
No way!! No this is fine. Its still a very nice phone. If you can find the cover, that would be nice, but I don't expect a refund by any means. I still got a good price. I need to find an AC adapter for this cradle though. I imagine that won't be too hard to come by, I just hope it doesn't cost too terribly much. Thanks again for the phone. I am overall pleased. It is so much better than my Wallaby. Also, I can charge it in the wallaby cradle for now. I was lucky, it fits, not quite right, but good enough. Thanks again. Also, I see where there is indeed USA maps with TomTom included. Sorry about that.
Brock
Or can I just send you some softwares in return? Just name the softwares, I will find them for you. I am now selling some softwares for pocket pc on ebay, just take a look, if you like them, let me know I will send them to you. Also I just find out that if you installed Imate PDA2 ROM UPDATE, the infrared range will be incresed to about 3 metres. If you was not so sure how to install ROM UPDATE, let me know, I will give you the web link with installation guide.
Hello Coldwave
sorry to gatecrash on your post , i have the o2 flavour of this device, would i be able to flash it with the imate rom, also do you know if i could use an orange rom as well, as my work is now changing to orange from o2.
cheers
Gregor
Hello Coldwave
sorry to gatecrash on your post , i have the o2 flavour of this device, would i be able to flash it with the imate rom, also do you know if i could use an orange rom as well, as my work is now changing to orange from o2.
cheers
Gregor
All HTC Alpine devices have the same hardwares. Therefore, it is possible to change ROM between different made like Imate, Qtek, Orange, etc. However, you must follow some steps to avoid Country ID error.
i just received my new Kaiser but i've a big problem:
it can't detect the Italy map that i used on my old Ipaq 6915...
any suggestions?
have you paid for tomtom on your tytn II?
tt6 was in the applications cd
the maps...well they're from the mule
Was your previous version of TOMTOM on your Ipaq 6915 version 6? Possibly a compatability issue...
Rareba said:
tt6 was in the applications cd
the maps...well they're from the mule
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Why not buy the maps ? The whole of Western Europe is not that expensive
Although I had run the "Taster" (hacked as my Vario III got the "Rom" error when I tried) once I knew it worked I bought a legit copy of the maps and software (and also added "Traffic" and "Safety Cameras"). I didnt even buy the software/maps from tomtom as they were too expensive. A simple search of a few trusted websites saved me over £20 (which I spent getting a nice new 4GB micro-sd card)
yes, it was the 6.0 cracked version
the one i have now is the 6.020 from htc's cd
now the maps are 50% off 'till the end of the month so if i don't manage to fix this i'll buy the eu maps...but i wanted to avoid this solution
Don't want to speak for the mods here, but I guess they'll think this thread is wandering into forbidden territories
mmm maybe
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Don't want to speak for the mods here, but I guess they'll think this thread is wandering into forbidden territories
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I think it wandered there when he mentioned the mule...
Rareba said:
yes, it was the 6.0 cracked version
the one i have now is the 6.020 from htc's cd
now the maps are 50% off 'till the end of the month so if i don't manage to fix this i'll buy the eu maps...but i wanted to avoid this solution
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I thought the taster was 6.032
Tomtom's "latest" is 6.030 (according to the downloads page)
Just wondering if anyones got a skin for pocket controller for the kaiser?
Would finish it off nicely.
Cheers
Clashofthe
just select it from the skins list. go to HTC on the list the TYTN II
dolbe said:
just select it from the skins list. go to HTC on the list the TYTN II
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my version is older than the tytn 2 it only has 4 htc models on it.
Hi there I am also looking for the Kaiser skin, used this prog for a long time on an old Acer, still works great now on my Kaiser but don’t want to pay for a new license just for a skin, any helpers, did a search on here and Google but couldn’t find one, thanks.
I'm in the same boat. I can have a discount for a new license, so the new skin will only cost me £21....
No thanks SOTI. I don't think I've ever seen a more expensive jpeg!
TyTN II and ATT Tilt skins for Soti
hi guys.
somw one who ordered from expansys pls confirm me whats int he box.
exactly wonna confirm about case & screen protector..
urgent
thanx in advance
Hello,
There is a screen protector, but no case...
Philippe
phlucas said:
Hello,
There is a screen protector, but no case...
Philippe
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thanx a lot
alipi2007 said:
thanx a lot
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I don't think any of them come with a case. I find that strange seeing as all previous HTC Touch models came with a carry case and I find this one to be more prone to fingerprint markings, etc because of its shiny case so I would've expected it to come with a carry case/cleaning thingie
confirmed that's no case but with screen protector. (Malaysia)
mkhattab said:
I don't think any of them come with a case. I find that strange seeing as all previous HTC Touch models came with a carry case and I find this one to be more prone to fingerprint markings, etc because of its shiny case so I would've expected it to come with a carry case/cleaning thingie
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Maybe they want users to choose between a normal case and that special cleaning case with microfibres. Some people would undoubtedly complain if they were forced to pay a little more to get a cheap case that they don't want.
So are there any nice cases available already (Vaja... etc.)?
Strangely there isnt a user manual that comes with the sales package. Only a quick start mini booklet. anyone facing this problem? (Malaysia)
idesmond said:
Strangely there isnt a user manual that comes with the sales package. Only a quick start mini booklet. anyone facing this problem? (Malaysia)
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You can find the [VERY DETAILED] user manual on one of the two CDs in the box (under the glossy flat top cover)
I see. So the manual is in a PDF format and not a physical copy right?
idesmond said:
I see. So the manual is in a PDF format and not a physical copy right?
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Yes, just a PDF.
Well.. How do ya think HTC managed to have a lower starting price than the Cruise when it first launched?
It's all abt cutting costs...
No case, no manual, no car kit.. No cam/voice commander buttons, smaller batt, no microSD slot..
MasK said:
Well.. How do ya think HTC managed to have a lower starting price than the Cruise when it first launched?
It's all abt cutting costs...
No case, no manual, no car kit.. No cam/voice commander buttons, smaller batt, no microSD slot..
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A few corrections:
- With the Cruise you had the option of buying it with or without car kit. In the local market here, the starting price for the Cruise without car kit and the Diamond is exactly the same
- No manual. My Cruise also came with a soft copy of the manual- no printed manual.
- No MicroSD slot but you have 4GB internal memory which must have cost more to make then the Cruise internal memory
- 3D drivers (even if they exist but are not working on the Cruise) as well as more development costs for the interface considering the Cruise has exactly the same interface as older HTC phones
- If you get down to detail, the box of the Diamond probably cost more to make because its shape is unique and not off the HTC mass production line seeing as the Cruise, Dual, Elf, TyTn II and others all have the same form factor of the cardboard box
mkhattab said:
A few corrections:
- With the Cruise you had the option of buying it with or without car kit. In the local market here, the starting price for the Cruise without car kit and the Diamond is exactly the same
- No manual. My Cruise also came with a soft copy of the manual- no printed manual.
- No MicroSD slot but you have 4GB internal memory which must have cost more to make then the Cruise internal memory
- 3D drivers (even if they exist but are not working on the Cruise) as well as more development costs for the interface considering the Cruise has exactly the same interface as older HTC phones
- If you get down to detail, the box of the Diamond probably cost more to make because its shape is unique and not off the HTC mass production line seeing as the Cruise, Dual, Elf, TyTn II and others all have the same form factor of the cardboard box
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Well bro.. I totally agree with your statements.
We in singapore didn't have a choice to get the Cruise without the car kit. And if I'm not wrong.. I did get the full manual booklet. Probably catered to different markets.
I can assure you that there is cost down on the Diamond production compared to the Cruise... it's just that it's been done VERY nicely - thats good work on HTC. Thats how the electronics industry survive... Cost cutting. I used to be consumer electronics industry.. so I'm pretty sure of it
Hows Dubai btw? Was thinking of migrating there... too crowded here in SG.
From Hong Kong, Diamons Shaped box: No case, screen protector.
Ok I'll probably get reamed for this...I would like to go out to visit potential customers and show them a powerpoint presentation direct from my phone without the need of a laptop, can this be done using the Touch Diamond or do I have to wait for the the Pro?
Thanks, I have searched the diamond threads but have been unable to find the answer
Nobber
PS I should have been more specific, I want to run Powerpoint on the Touch but display the presentation on a monitor or projector
You can play a powerpoint but you can't show it on a projector (good luck ramming a VGA lead into the phone). The Touch Pro supports TV out though and would most likely let you do this. You can buy a laptop for less than the cost of a Touch Diamond or Touch pro though.
Yes You Can....!!!!!
Actually there is a way to do this - its cost effective and reduces the amount of equipment you have to carry around with you. I've had one for over 2 years now and used it with various devices using the Bluetooth option and never had a problem?
http://www.impatica.com/showmate/
available in the US for circa $200
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=147483
UK for circa £100
http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?origin=gbase18.3&prodID=B78284
You can get it from Expansys UK but it comes in at about £130 and you can of course get it on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Colorgraphics-Impatica-Showmate-SMBB-100-Wrls-BT_W0QQitemZ280173501514QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280173501514&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177
Hope that helps.....
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Superb, thanks
Nobber