Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Well look what the courier just dropped off... an Eten X500+! Packing the same specs as the Eten X500 (400MHz processor, WiFi, GPS) in the same ultra thin body but with an improved camera and ground breaking 2.8" VGA screen, the Eten X500+ breaks new ground in the world of compact Pocket PCs. The X500+ is available in the smart black shown here, or silver a-la-X500. I'll be putting it through it's paces over the next few days, but in the meantime, feel free to hit me with any questions you have about the unit! :rolleyes: P PS Don't even THINK about asking me whether they've fixed the T-Mobile GPRS issue on this handset :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kremo Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 yeah men! it's my new favourite device! I can't wait to buy one. :rolleyes: I have a question: what version is the OS on that device? thank you, I really wait what will be you test resoults! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsearley Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 have they fixed the T-mobile gprs issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesst Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 This device looks interesting with the VGA screen. I'd appreciate the views of anyone who's used a 2.8" VGA screen for web browsing - how much of an improvement is it over a QVGA screen at 2.8"? This could be a big factor in my choice of next PDA. The Kaiser looks ideal, it's just the lack of VGA that's bothering me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 The OS is Windows Mobile 6 Professional (Pocket PC). P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kremo Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) The OS is Windows Mobile 6 Professional (Pocket PC). P Thanks. :P But I'm not stupid. I know that. I think to the OS and build version number, not the name of the OS. :rolleyes: Edited May 21, 2007 by kremo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 rsearley, PS Don't even THINK about asking me whether they've fixed the T-Mobile GPRS issue on this handset :P Have a guess :rolleyes: P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsearley Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 rsearley, Have a guess :rolleyes: P I know :-) glad im on Orange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Gotta say, the VGA does look quite sexy :rolleyes: P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest James Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 oh oh oh! i want one!!! it is much nicer in black rather than silver, and that screen!!! nice! anyone know of a supplier? cant see any on expansys yet.... Paul, is it fast? just that 2 of my work mates with Vario II's with the 400mhz processor cant realy notice any big diference over my Charmer with 200mhz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malkatraz Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 oh oh oh! i want one!!! it is much nicer in black rather than silver, and that screen!!! nice! anyone know of a supplier? cant see any on expansys yet.... Paul, is it fast? just that 2 of my work mates with Vario II's with the 400mhz processor cant realy notice any big diference over my Charmer with 200mhz... What is 640x480 video playback like? Does it have a Qualcomm coprocessor so that it can handle 640x480 vid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jcostantino Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 What is this tmobile issue? I'm thinking about getting the QVGA version of this (Pharos PTL600) and I'm on Tmobile USA. The QVGA version is WM5 so I don't know if this bug would be an issue or not? Lemme know before I gather up USD$500for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 GPRS doesn't work on T-Mobile UK... I believe T-Mobile USA is fine. It does feel pretty snappy, definitely quicker than a 200MHz device. Not tried video playback as yet... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikeact Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) But hasn't the new ETEN glofish X800 superseeded this, or is it a totally different animal ? Also, this is the one that's been getting rave reviews...but it looks the same/similar...anybody throw any light on it ? http://www.pharosgps.com/products/all-in-one/PTL600.htm Edited May 22, 2007 by mikeact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesst Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Gotta say, the VGA does look quite sexy :rolleyes: P Hi Paul, does it make a significant difference when web browsing vs QVGA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 It does make quite a difference, particularly in Opera. I'll try and do some comparison screens... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesst Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 It does make quite a difference, particularly in Opera. I'll try and do some comparison screens... P Thanks Paul. Looking forward to seeing the results of the comparison. I've been using Opera for a while on a 3.7" VGA screen (Acer n311) and have been pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fastbike Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks for the info, Paul... I presume that there is still no compatibility with "HC" type microSD cards, i.e. over 2GB ? I'd really like a device that I can stuff with both TomTom maps AND music ! - Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I don't have a HC card to test :rolleyes: P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mmbecks7 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Does the t-mobile gprs not work on the x500?? Was thinking of getting one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JulianL Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Any chance of doing a battery test? The one that I've seen for a few devices is to play music constantly (something on repeat I assume) with the backlight forced to stay permanently on at maximum brightness. Apparently the X500 got about 10.5 hours of play time (which with the backlight on all the time is mightily impressive). I'd be really interested in knowing how the X500+ compares in some sort of head-to-head battery test with the X500. - Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Nope... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bobmac Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Nope... P Hi Paul Is there a review coming on the x500+??? Like others I am very interested in hearing some hands-on details of this device. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 There is, yes, i'm still working with Eten to fix this T-Mo GPRS problem, so it may well be when we've sorted that out. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bobmac Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 There is, yes, i'm still working with Eten to fix this T-Mo GPRS problem, so it may well be when we've sorted that out. P :rolleyes: thanks Paul!! esp the t-mob part as i use their data package. that resolved and a good review would mean I know what I'm buying next!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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