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iPaq 3870 urgent question! |
MrHat
Joined: Jun 09, 2002
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I might be getting a IPAQ 3870 soon and I was wondering if there are any major problems with this and the t68.
I’ve got a t68m (upgraded) and I’m hoping to use the Bluetooth connection with the iPaq for e-mail on the move and similar stuff.
So has anyone else here got this set up and has it worked out OK.
Let me know ASAP as I need to get the iPaq soon.
Cheers.
(I know this kinda belongs in technical but I want a speedy response).
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dlreyes
Joined: Apr 17, 2002
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From: Philippines
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I'm posting this with your intended combination ...3870 with the upgraded t68m(i)... Go for it... no problems without a solution encountered . |
loonee
Joined: Feb 16, 2002
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hi there, my brother and several of his friends are using ipaq 3870 and t68i, they are always saying how the device works well together. eg, my brother is sending & receiving sms via bluetooth on his ipaq, very convenience indeed, no more pressing one button at a time from the phone. i am using the palm m505, without the bluetooth card, and have no intention of getting the it. but i might consider switching to ipaq as well... hehee
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jems
Joined: Apr 09, 2002
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From: Quezon City, Philippines
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I got an Ipaq3870 and I love it! No regrets! |
.V.
Joined: Feb 02, 2002
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From: Belgium
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3870 is really grea but 3970 will be out in a few wek with a 400 Mhz processor !!!!!!!!
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jh67
Joined: Nov 30, 2001
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I use H3870 with T68i,..works great. Use bluetooth, IR,..and all works fine 
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By the Way : H3970 will NOT work any faster than 3870.
Reason is : the pocket pc/WinCE is not built for this 400Mhz processor.
It simply does not have the resources,..and Microsoft do not want to build a new version of pocket pc right away...they got enough different windows-versions already !
Its actually a "communication-problem" between Intel and the pocket pc-team,..hehe,..they sort of "forgot" to speak to one another 
Intel could do a 1Ghz processor,..but it wouldnt help much, since the pocket pc is not optimized for this...yet.
I tried the LOOX a while ago,..and its not any faster either 
So the reason that you would buy the H3970 or LOOX, would be more ROM-space and a different screen. Not because of the processor.
Sad news,..but true !
Jan
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Deltayoda
Joined: Mar 03, 2002
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From: Los Angeles, California
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I think the 3870 would be more compatible with current software than the 3970, but I'm getting the 3970 once it comes out just because it's faster!!!  hehe
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jh67
Joined: Nov 30, 2001
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From: denmark
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Ehrm,..3970 is not faster than 3870.
Theres no difference in speed on these two
Unfortunately pocket pc 2002 isnt optimized for the 400Mhz processor.
We would have to wait for a newer version of pocket pc, before the 400mhz processor really gets fast.
I also tried the LOOX with 400mhz,..and theres no change in speed either.
Jan
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Deltayoda
Joined: Mar 03, 2002
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From: Los Angeles, California
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Yes, I read your post, and I agree about waiting for a newer pocket PC
I know some software will not work with the 3970 because of this, but I'm still for this PDA because eventually we should see some improvement, not to mention the bright screen.
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Le Petit Prince
Joined: Jun 19, 2002
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From: Philippines
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Im using 3870+T68(upgraded) right now to post. My only problem is i cant Activesync the 2 via BT
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MrHat
Joined: Jun 09, 2002
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Cheers for all the great advice guys.
The reason I was after a swift response was that I was gonna bid on ebay for one. I've decided it's best to buy a normal legit version tho in case anything goes wrong.
Anyone recommend any good sites to buy one from (in the UK)? Most I've seen have it for around £550 inc VAT. |
jh67
Joined: Nov 30, 2001
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Mr.Hat > Did You check out http://www.expansys.com
I know they have it,..but I cant remember their price,..but they did lower the price a while ago
I actually bought my bluetooth pc-card at expansys
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DELTAYODA > I've seen pictures of the Ipaq H3870 with H3970 besides it,..I must admit,..I cant really say, if the screen is much better.
I find the screen on the 3870 very good already
The really good thing about H3970 is more ROM-space of course
The Fujitsu Siemens LOOX have bluetooth headset profile and OBEX-profile as well,..I dont know if the H3970 will have that too ?
And yes,..we will have to wait for a new OS, to find out, if the new processor is really that fast 
BTW > I just bought a really cool ThemeMaker for Pocket pc 2002, its called ThemeMakerPT from http://www.pocketthemes.com
Its the only thememaker that uses 16m colors !
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MrHat
Joined: Jun 09, 2002
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Cheers.
That site seemsto have the cheapest ones available.
Just need to pursuade the missus that I need one now  |
mark.davey
Joined: May 02, 2002
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From: Mark Davey
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try vodafone shops they are doing a 3870 and t68i for 380.00 bargin, don't know what it is without phone
cheers
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MrHat
Joined: Jun 09, 2002
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I should think that that would be with some kind of contract tho.
I've already got the t68 on a contract (not run out 'till March) so I couldn't really get that.
Ta anyway. |
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