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Guys & Gals,
I finally recieved an XDA II Backpack fron Expansys on Friday.
I've had a few hours to tinker with it and so far I'm mildly happy. Works fine for Powerpoint presentations but the screen mirror is sloooooow. With
my previous PDA I used a Margi Presenter-to-go which I think had a higher resolution and uses a remote. However, the biggest difference is that the Margi was almost (though not quite) fast enough for video. The O2 backpack isn't, and uses IA Screen Mirror. When I set it to the right speed for video or animation with high VGA priority, the XDA virtually locks up - it slooooow riiiiiiiight dowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnn...... :x
Anyone any advice?
Steve
wifi
Can you use a wifi CF card with this, and how much better is the battery on it?
Not tried a WiFi CF card - I have an SDIO one for the XDA2. However, I do have a CF card for my old PDA so I could give that a try.
The extended battery is 600mAh, so half the size of the standard one. Therefore I expect it to add about 50% to the normal battery life, though a little less if you're running a monitor or projector off the backpack on battery power. I've not tested the life properly yet.
It does add some bulk to the XDA2 as well - it's about the same depth as the XDA2, so almost doubles its depth, and it's fairly heavy too. You can still use the camera with it, but my Piel Frama case won't fit!
Steve
I too have the backpack and have posted comments in another thread in response to another members question about connecting the XDA II to a projector.
Yes you can use a WiFi CF card, I am using a Dell TrueNobile 1180 2.4GHz - IEEE 802.11b card which works fine. The CF slot and the ability to use a CF WiFi card was one of the reasons I bought the BackPack as I like to leave my 512mB SD memory card in the XDA II all the time. Only need WiFi every now and then (use GPRS) and the extra battery in the backpack is a good companion to WiFi usage.
I didn't find the screen mirror software thattt slloowww I used it to provide demonstrations of several software applications at a local user group meeting.
I was able to demo SpriteBackup, FingerClix, RingtoneX and TextMaker. None are video applications but all worked well. Sure I had to wait a few seconds every now and then for the projector to catchup to the XDA II but was still very easy and functional.
Ed
OK you lucky people, where did you get your back pack???????
Expansis have delayed it yet again.
I'm in a real need to find out situation
If anyone can help please do asap
Adam
Butler said:
OK you lucky people, where did you get your back pack???????
Expansis have delayed it yet again.
I'm in a real need to find out situation
If anyone can help please do asap
Adam
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Gee... try getting it from o2. That's where I got mine, and only £90 - Expansys want £130!
You got it from O2???? How! The "buy this now" link from www.my-xda.com only dumps you in the front of O2's shop. There only seems to be XDA I accessories there.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/cgi-bin/o2uk/jsp/accessories/accessoriesOnly.jsp
Thanks
Jamie
The backpack is here:
XDA II Backpack
But O2 they are asking for IMEI Number, anyone can help and give O2 IMEI number, because I have I-Mate
Thanks :lol: :lol: :lol:
After all this I have had an email from Expansys saying they have shipped my back pack, it should be here tomorrow. I can only assume they have them in stock now.
Only reason to get it from O2 now is that it is cheaper.
I don't think they will mind about the IMEI number they will want to make as many sales as possible to pay for their advertising campaigne.
Adam
No, try to buy from thier site it will not procced if not enter an O2 IMEI
If I was to post you my O2 IMEI number is there any security risk. I don't know what it does anyway. Could it mean you could cancel my 02 contract listen to calls etc. Does anyone know?????
Adam :?:
Your IMEI No. is a unique identifier for your handset. With it someone could clone your account and run up a bill that you'll be liable for. Or they could cancel your phone - the suppliers can use it to disable your handset so you can't make calls any more.
Steve.
Thanks for that. I think I will keep the number to myself then. Sorry
Adam
I bought my BackPack in Malaysia. Is available in several PDA stores here. No need for online purchase. Retail for RM699.00 before discount. You can do your own conversions to check local costs.
Ed
After looking for a wired GPS (just because of pricing) I found (&bought) this DCONNEX DC-230 Bluetooth GPS.
They sell for around 80 euros (ex 28 euros shipping).
It very complete:
BT GPS (charge/data-connector/ on-off switch / external antenna connector and three leds to check operation)
Charging cable (USB)
In-car charger (12-24V)
Mains charger (100-240V), US style
Mains adapters (three, but useless for me)
CD with manual
From the manual I found out this BT GPS is in fact a Rebadged Holux GR-230!!! This makes it even better.
Only drawback is that the case looks a bit cheap (well; it is cheap so what) and the connectors are not covered like they are with the Holux.
I have one too.. works great.
I would recommend it.
May I ask where you bought the unit and how much you paid for it? Dconnex is a Singapore firm and the local pricing is way above the 80 euros mentioned above. Go figure! Thanks for the information.
I picked mine up on Ebay, I brought it using EUR's as the auctions in other currencies had a reserve.
All up including deleivery I paid $149au which is about $87eur
A bargin I think.
I bought mine on eBay too: EUR 78 (EUR 28 for shipping/insurance must be added to that).
As far as I could see the lowest price until that moment :lol:
Of course the actual price depend on the popularity of a particular aution.
It costed me 2 days trying to get one for the price I had in mind.
The seller is called techworldsg (aka Jason Wong, the owner of DCONNEX)
Thanks for your replies. Given I am local to Jason, I will try to contact him and see if I can buy direct and avoid shipping and eBay waiting hassles etc. Will let you know how it goes. Regards
Update : After a search on the net I came accross an email address for the eBay supplier of this BT GPS unit... [email protected] . Seems like Dconnex website and their proper emails are not involved in eBay trading. Nevertheless, I sent an email and asked for a S$ based price... To my suprise, I was quoted S$590 which translates to about US$350.-... And that is self collect by the way! Unbelieavable. Seems like I will end up doing the eBay order after all.
Yeah, I investigated importing a few to sell locally, the cost price was well above what I ended up paying on ebay.
I reckon what he sells on eBay goes out-of-band as far as local taxation is concerned and whatever he sells locally is legit business and pays taxes on etc and hence the higher price. This is the only reason I can think of for such a price hike...
Dconnex GPS and TomTom
Hi Guys,
Just got myself one of these. The unit seems to be working fine but the CD I got with it is cracked down the middle and unreadable. I have asked the supplier to resend the CD but that could take another 10 days from Singapore.
Questions:
How do I get TomTom 3 to work with it. This GPS doesn't seem to be on the list. What settings need to be in TomTom.
If a driver is required please could one of you kind people send it to me?
Thanks a lot.
Mike Halleron
([email protected])
For TomTom just configure the GPS as '[email protected]' and the relevant Com Port.
This is my config with this GPS:
(I use rom 1.72)
Bond the DC-230
PIN is 0000 (the manual is wrong on this!!)
Answer yes to the question to create a COM port to support Serial Port Profile
In TomTom
Select "NMEA xxxx Bluetooth" (in fact any NMEA or SiRF will do) in upper combo
Select "COM5" in lower combo (even better: "Bluetooth GPS", but that seem impossible for some of us, like me ;-(
Tick the blue-ish box
Off you go.
Beware: If you use COM5 keep in mind what is said in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=11674&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
No driver required.
The manual is on cd as well, but rayher useless since our BT Stack is different from the widely used (and documented) Widcomm stack.
I could email the Cd contents to you.
Thanks for the replies guys. That seemed to do the trick.
It definately works better outside than inside.
Any suggestions about positioning it in a car? Does it have to be line of site or something?
Thanks again!
Mike
With me it works behind every window.
BUT:
It wont perform well behind a windscreen with heat-resistant coating
The beter the view of the sky is the better the performance. (ie behind windscreen or back-window get best results)
I have such a heat-resistant windscreen. On my windscreen there are two places (left & right of mirror) that are coating-free. I put my DC-230 inside a black plastic box and taped that on the windscreen just inside the coating free area. Work super. Plus the plastic box makes it invisible for possible thieves.
I also connected it to a permanent power lead which has the advantage that I constantly have a fix.
Hi there,
I have an XDA II with TOMTOM 3 but I now need a BLUETOOTH GPS RECEIVER.
Can anyone suggets me a make and model number that works well.
Also if you can point me towards any bargain/cheap unit I will be greatly obligded.
Thank u ALL
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The original tomtom bluetooth receiver works very well, can be had very cheaply on ebay uk.
Plenty of good BT GPS receivers, see here for reviews.
I can recommend the Globalsat, Fortuna ClipOn, Leadtek (aka TomTom BT) and Emtac ranges.
Thanks for the info guys.
Pretty good reviews in the link.
I'm thinking of getting the TOMTOM (Leadtek) one as it looks very sleek and has good reviews.
WHats the opinion on that and how much should I be looking to pay for it!??
A good GPS, the Leadtek 9537 version is better as it has a removeable battery but it is otherwise identical internally to the TomTom badged version. eBay is a good place, around £80 or less would be ok on eBay, more from retailers naturally.
Someones offering me a AVL Bluetooth BT-15 for £70...what do you think?!!?
I'm reviewing one right now, it's known as the Purplegrid K2 BT here in the UK, www.easydevices.co.uk sell it for £82.25 inc of VAT.
It's OK but not very sensitive and It's not nearly as efficient as other BT units despite the headline '16 Channels' so I'd hold out for a better unit.
Excellet
Think I'll get the TomTom or Leadtek then......do you know any places apart from Ebay, where I can get it....
cheers mate, your a great help.....
Try www.totalpda.co.uk, www.easydevices.co.uk, www.pdamods.com, www.superetrader.co.uk and www.handnav.co.uk
i have been selling bt gps for months now!
i have some in tried and tested tom tom route 66 etc no problems, £70 del
works fine on my xda2 and sybmian devices
[email protected]
UPDATE
Got my Bluetooth GPS Receiver yesterday (decided to go with the TomTom/Leadtek version).
I am trully impressed....
Thank you very much Darren.
Also a bit off topic but I see that you write reviews on GPS units. Do you need anymore people to test and review stuff for you? I'm interested..... :lol:
You're welcome to submit a review for consideration. I reccomend you participate in our forums for a while and if you can think of an article or subject we haven't covered then perhaps you could author one?
hi ive just bought an spv m1000 i have tomtom navigator 5 and im looking for a gps receiver any recommendations wired is fine aslong as i can charge the phone aswell and ive seen a few cradles with built in gps that would be ok aswell anyone point me in the right direction for good deals.
cant recommend this site enough: www.pdamods.com
i got the Globalsat BT 338 which is hard to find faults with....there are a few options if you want to spend less but the prices on this site are very competetive.
personally id steer clear of pda mods having heard a quite a few horrror stories try totalpda or expansys gobal postioning systems easy devices are all companies id remoned having delt with them before holux themselves are pretty good to id look at the new 231 slim from holux
i can only speak of a companies i've used....horror stories are to be found with many out there....but that's another matter.
i will say PDAmods are not to good when accesing using Firefox...definitely not optimised for other browsers aside from IE.
is that Holux model the one with the same chipset as the BT-338? it also has roughly half the battery standby time but costs about a fiver less.....what does it do better than the 338 why people are choosing it instead?
do they have any good reviews available online about that one? i for one cant see any plus points.
before deciding, check this site for reviews on a few models: http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/item-menu.php?idSubCat=5
thanks for that ill look into it.
just had a look at holux and wondered if i got the gm-210 and a cable adapter is the cable adapter so that i can power the gps and xda at the same time im new at this can you tell
I'am thinking about upgrading to an Atom so would anyone be interested in the following
HTC Alpine (O2 XdaIIi):
O2 XdaIIi (unlocked to accept any SIM),
Updated ROM,
PPC comes fully operational with no damage or problems what so ever (except for the standard minor scratches of everyday use).
Also comes with:
Stereo Headphones,
BlueTooth Earpiece,
High Capacity 2500mAh Battery (With Space backplate, with fitted signal booster),
SanDisk 2.0GB SecureDigital Memory Card,
512MB Secure Digital Memory Card,
Disk containing extra applications,
Disk containing newest version of MicroSoft ActiveSync,
Leather Case,
PolyCarbonate Case,
Alternating Current Charging Plug and adapter socket,
Desktop Charging Cradle,
Spare Stylus,
Original 1500mAh Battery.
This phone has never had a problem, the only problem I had was finding the settings to use GPRS with an O2 PAYG SIM, but thanks to here, I got the settings (I will also write down the settings if you need them). Other than that it is an exceptional phone. I'am sadend to be selling it but I want an XDA Atom now. So if your interested, then please post in reply.
Also due to the phone being sold elsewhere the highest offer wins.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Mr R. Murphy.
UPDATE
Sorry I meant to add that the reserve is £180, I will accept personal cheque, paypal, postal order, basically anything but cash
I put it on here before eBay, because I'd much rather that an enthusiast got it