32 replies to this topic

[encece]

Waaaaay too big for me. I'll need to pass on that one.

[paddy_mcnulty]

Maybe if it's out by Aug I can get it for my upgrade...but oh the cost.  I reckon's it's gonna be high!

[schmeegle]

In the pick the screen is lanscape, I presume it goes to portrait when closed up?

[Monolithix]

I would imagine so, portrait/landscape supposrt was introducted in WM2003 Second edition

[extravagant]

encece, on May 12 2005, 12:24, said:

Waaaaay too big for me. I'll need to pass on that one.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I agree, its far to big.. plus it lacks GPS, it would be amazing if it was integrated in it.. and as far as replacing a laptop, not really

[spacerace]

extravagant, on May 21 2005, 21:11, said:

I agree, its far to big.. plus it lacks GPS, it would be amazing if it was integrated in it.. and as far as replacing a laptop, not really

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No it's not a laptop replacement, but it will be powerful enough for some people to not need to lug their laptop all of the time.

I've never been a fan of built in GPS anyway. It reduces battery life on the device and it means that you can't always put your PDA/Phone in the best place in a car.

[Confucious]

spacerace, on May 22 2005, 09:49, said:

I've never been a fan of built in GPS anyway. It reduces battery life on the device and it means that you can't always put your PDA/Phone in the best place in a car.

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Why not? I use a car adaptor to charge my phone if necessary and with a BT GPS receiver it doesn't matter where the phone is - I love my GPS

[spacerace]

Confucious, on May 22 2005, 12:31, said:

Why not? I use a car adaptor to charge my phone if necessary and with a BT GPS receiver it doesn't matter where the phone is - I love my GPS

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yes I was saying I didn't like BUILT IT gps, as in a gps aerial on the device as it means limited placement and higher battery comsumption etc. etc.

I am completely in favour of gps functionality, but I prefer an external GPS device connected via BT.

[Confucious]

spacerace, on May 22 2005, 13:40, said:

yes I was saying I didn't like BUILT IT gps, as in a gps aerial on the device as it means limited placement and higher battery comsumption etc. etc.

I am completely in favour of gps functionality, but I prefer an external GPS device connected via BT.

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Maybe i should read what you wrote before I reply

You are, of course right. Built in GPS can be a restriction, I'd prefer to stick with my BT receiver.

[spacerace]

Confucious, on May 22 2005, 12:43, said:

Maybe i should read what you wrote before I reply

You are, of course right. Built in GPS can be a restriction, I'd prefer to stick with my BT receiver.

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np ! Yes I love my BT receiver, although I am constantly amazed at the less than optimum conditions that it still manages to get a signal in. I guess this will apply more and more to devices with inbuilt gps and their placement.

I was in Rome recently and used gps to help find our way about. Being able to switch the gps receiver off and know that I had't impacted the battery on my phone more than necessary was great.

[lekus]

Havn't seen this posted anywhere, but a few sites have reported a black Universal that looks really nice:

http://www.eprice.co...s/?news_id=2913

I'm so torn between desire to have a Universal and whether I'd be able to get it through the front door though...it looks so big still!

[Pondrew]

The black universal looks better then ever.

Wonder if I'll want something else though by the time it comes out?!

[defence5]

An early review of the Universal has been posted here.