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Pondrew

Jul 7 2005, 13:01

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Seems msmobiles.com has hit the jackpot this time. See here

Lots of info about the HTC Universal and Windows Mobile 5.

Highlights include the fact that the Universal will be branded by Orange as the SPV M5000 and that Windows Mobile 5 features in built compatibility with wifi and bluetooth keyboards...

This post has been edited by Pondrew: Jul 7 2005, 13:02

philgriffiths

Jul 7 2005, 21:17

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starts dribbling..... someone get me a towel.

Going to have to saving the pennies and waiting for my next upgrade!

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dmeineck

Jul 7 2005, 21:25

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QUOTE(philgriffiths @ Jul 7 2005, 21:17)

starts dribbling..... someone get me a towel.
Going to have to saving the pennies and waiting for my next upgrade!

so when will it be available?

chrisbpr

Jul 7 2005, 22:26

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QUOTE(dmeineck @ Jul 7 2005, 21:25)

so when will it be available?

don't hold your breath....remember the 550/m500 saga !!!!!

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MitchellO

Jul 8 2005, 08:40

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This is the device I am waiting for! I decided against getting an ultraportable, in part due to this device. I'll admit, not a great part, but it was a consideration.

I can't wait for this device. As soon as its released, I'm going to look on my good friend eBay....

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thereaperman

Jul 8 2005, 11:58

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QUOTE(MitchellO @ Jul 8 2005, 08:40)

same here, but i want to know how much it will be on contract first etc?

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Pondrew

Jul 8 2005, 15:49

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Might be a bit pricey but hopefully worth it.

I've been so pleased with the HTC Blue Angel (T-Mobile MDA III). It not only matched but went beyond my expectations. Here's hoping the MDA IV/SPV M5000 takes the platform even further!

rhaleuk

Jul 8 2005, 16:18

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Coolness. This will be my next phone.

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Jul 8 2005, 18:47

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And remember guys - finally a 3G smartphone

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Jul 8 2005, 21:46

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Pretty impressive!

Im taking a look at wm2005 at the moment. Its a beta copy someone configured to run on the Himalaya.

So far after a week I am really very impressed with wm2005. It is faster than wm2003 and wm2003se on the Himalaya. the MS Bluetooth stack is much, much, better and even the handsfree profile works like a dream. Yes thats right handsfree not just headset!

I think that MS will be the way to go for all things pocketpc as far as corporations go. Whether you like MS or not its just too easy to get it all up and running.

Personally I love unix and linux but I have to say that MS really changed the face of computing with windows when it came out. If anyone can remember back to the good old DOS and novell/unix/xenix days where every application had different keys and menu systems and just buying a new spreadsheet application was a monumental event. In fact getting the job of your dreams might well have hinged on whether you knew where the / key was on a piece of software. Nowadays everything is simple. If you know one application you can pretty quickly get up to speed on another.

Now if we can just get some better quality control at MS central....

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Jul 9 2005, 09:17

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How big is this 'phone' compared to a C500? I am looking for an upgrade path from the C500 at the mo, but I want to hold a PHONE to my head and not a PC!

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Jul 9 2005, 10:08

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hello all,
..yes, this is a nice phone, but do remember this is orange etc. first there will be a few software 'tweaks', then a bug fix, not to mention a supplier delay or two... ooh, could be 2q 2006 yes ? ..just in time for my 12 month contract to be up for renewel !

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MitchellO

Jul 9 2005, 23:52

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This definately will not be a "hold to your ear" phone like the magician. The speaker phone, a BT headset and a wired headset are the Universals best friend

jclivingston

Jul 12 2005, 12:20

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This looks like a great device for daytime/work use but a bit much to take out socially. Since it is 3G is there any chance of using it in conjunction with a C500 on the same contract. ie. swapping the SIM between devices as required.

If not, might as well go for an M500 once they are available to us lowly small business customers.

MitchellO

Jul 12 2005, 13:24

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Yeah, you can swap your sim to the C500 for normal calls.

My Nokia 8210 might get occasional use if I get one of these for those situations where I don't want to risk taking it.

sgray

Jul 26 2005, 13:52

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do we have any idea on a release date?

im on the verge of getting an m2000 because my spv c500 is on the brink of death, but i'd hold on a little more if i could get that baby instead...

martin

Aug 18 2005, 13:58

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It's on the Orange site as 'Coming soon'
http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset...pv_m5000/detail

The M5000 might just be the first pocket PC I buy

sporkguy

Aug 20 2005, 19:41

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shame its HEWWGE

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RazorD

Aug 20 2005, 20:03

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QUOTE(sporkguy @ Aug 20 2005, 20:41)

shame its HEWWGE

Its *VERY* close to being the same size as the Blue Angel (just a fraction bigger, like, 3mm?)

But, the main problem is its MUCH heavier

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mcwarre

Aug 20 2005, 23:40

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Been playing with it. Much nicer than I thought................

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