is the Wizard too slow?

[Guest timmillwood]

is the Wizard too slow?

i have noticed the wizard (MDA Vario) only has a 200Mhz processer where as the MDA compact has a 400Mhz processer.

is this true?

i like the vario because of the keyboard but if the compact is twice as fast that might be better, but i dont think i could handle it with mainly touch screen.

[Guest battletank]

is the Wizard too slow?

i have noticed the wizard (MDA Vario) only has a 200Mhz processer where as the MDA compact has a 400Mhz processer.

is this true?

i like the vario because of the keyboard but if the compact is twice as fast that might be better, but i dont think i could handle it with mainly touch screen.

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Clock speed isn't everything - different processor. I would say the speed of the Wizard is comparable to that of the Magician, particularly once you make the registry changes which enable caching.

[Guest timmillwood]

what about the SPV? M6000? is that faster?

but, is it also too big?

[Guest Peppermint Hippo]

what about the SPV? M6000? is that faster?

but, is it also too big?

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Got a Wizard (MDA Vario) and a Magician (VPA Compact) and i would say, on the whole, the Wizard is faster.

[Guest xspyda]

Got a Wizard (MDA Vario) and a Magician (VPA Compact) and i would say, on the whole, the Wizard is faster.

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Is this before or after the registry changes on the Wizard?

I have a Qtek 9100 and a SPV M500 (Magician) and I would say speed-wise the Magician has the edge. I haven't made any changes to the registry of either.

[Guest TomaHawk]

particularly once you make the registry changes which enable caching.

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where are these registry changes you speak of and what do they do?

[Guest Peppermint Hippo]

Is this before or after the registry changes on the Wizard?

I have a Qtek 9100 and a SPV M500 (Magician) and I would say speed-wise the Magician has the edge. I haven't made any changes to the registry of either.

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I've not done any changes in the registry. I'm not that clever! :)

[Guest Emad]

Get tweaks2k2 if you dont' want to change the registry. If it takes more than 1 second to switch from landscape to portrait, then make the change :)

[Guest Monolithix [MVP]]

I was shocked to find the Wizard only had a 200mhz cpu. Runs sweet though, and i have implemented the reg hacks :)

I'd say my MDA Compact is a touch slower, not used it much since flashing the TMob ROM update on though...

[Guest bennish]

it's very nice and fast. as fast as my previous 400mhz device (same as the magician). only thing is, the more stuff u put on, the slower it gets. like all computers... ah well :)

Yea, some reg hacks re. the ram cache help. i tried 8meg, but somewhere (tweaks2k2) said 4meg is better. anyone know at all?

Maybe someone should do a thread: The Ultimate Wizard Performance Guide with all the right settings to have a Wizard as powerful as Galdalf :D

p.s. there is going to be overclocking support for the wizard's cpu in mid december. might give it a slight edge over even the 400mhz devices.

Edited December 5, 2005 by bennish

[Guest Emad]

2-4 megs is the best. You can also hack the glyph cache - I posted a link to how in the tips n tricks thread (smartmobileassets)