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i'm stuck between these two.
help me please.
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Posted: 2005-08-07 07:31:51
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get some oil and wiggle yourself free.
wizard vs universal = MDAc vs MDA3
except that the wizard isn't available yet
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Posted: 2005-08-07 12:28:02
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both isnt out yet.
htc universal
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http://www.eprice.com.tw/news/?news_id=2913
htc wizard
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http://msmobiles.com/news.php/4083.html
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Posted: 2005-08-10 04:30:30
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I've been agonising over this question for the last few days. I have the i-mate k-jam (wizard) on order and hesitated at the i-mate JasJar (universal) due to its size and also partly for the cost
I really like the form factor of the universal and the swivel screen and 3g support etc but I really loved using my i-mate JAM which is what the k-jam is replacing and so the natural choice is the k-jam
I've always cringed when people post "shall I get this or that" threads thinking that surely the poster must know what they want but for the first time ever, I am really stuck
I can see me getting both and deciding when they are in my hand but thats alot of money to play with
arrrggghhhh!
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Posted: 2005-09-03 13:32:22
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the universal is just too big. I dont know it looks like it'll break easily. Thats just my impression.
I'd go with the Wizard.
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Posted: 2005-09-03 15:51:37
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but is it too big? this is what I keep asking myself. I've always considered the P series too big but for me too big usually means too big for what it offers. The universal does seem to offer just about
everything!
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Posted: 2005-09-03 16:32:44
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but think about it. What does it offer that the Jam doesn't?
(besides Wifi, although you could get a Wifi SD card)
I mean the side view looks great, when it's open it jsut, i dunno, I feel people will comment on size rather than functionality.
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Posted: 2005-09-03 16:35:03
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I did have a wifi card for my Jam and used it alot. I didn't like swapping it in and out with my 2gb SD card though
its also has 3g capability, of course, and a VGA resolution screen
Windows media 5 looks good too but I'd get that in the wizzard anyway
Its also has USB 2 Support and a much higher capacity battery and they seem to have vastly improved bluetooth support too.
hmmmm.....
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Posted: 2005-09-03 17:00:45
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@masseur (sorry if I got it wrong),
Reasons for both;
BOTH: Windows Mobile v5 if FULLY skinable - skin & get ringtones with the skin.
better music playback support > comparable to iTunes. Very Good. I'm a fan of Windows Media Player again after say 5 years!
Universal Much better battery life in regards to long bouts of WiFi surfing, or xfering of files over wireless network. Long trips too.
Wizard (depending on the casing, I prefer the squared buttons look); more sleek in width so better for jeans, but unsure of the cpu speed, to many conflicting reports; if its the Texas Instruments OMAP 850 > I'll avoid it like the plague I was amongst the first to test the 730 (i think) in the HP iPaq 6315 that Tmobile Launched & was unimpressed with gaming application support, program speed; aside for web-browsing & WiFi searching. The new OMAP cpu is supposed to be much better but I feel the Xscale cpu's from Intel in the Universal give better ARM9/7 performance! Hence why its the king of the hill.
slide out keyboard is sweet looking, but will it get loose over multiple usuage in say 8 months????? BIG concern. The sliding mechanism is very similar to the first 3 Palm Tungstens & other slider phones that just dont last well in my opinion.
Universal: IF its keyboard can be used by Touch Typists .... BOYAAH!! GET IT. pure laptop replacement. God less than 4 years ago Intel P3 laptops topped out at 650Mhz!! (Compaq E500+DVD/ROM)
I do hope this helps. btw the Universal getting sprung from a suit pocket, especially in black it just so BOND like.
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Posted: 2005-09-04 02:50:37
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thanks prom1, certainly points to ponder. my i-mate JAM had WMP10 which was pretty good but I mostly watch videos using
betaplayer (well I still call it that although its had a name change now).
The wizard is rumoured to be only a 200mhz processor which seems a step backwards.
according to the
mini Q&A at engadget the universal is not for touch typists
well, I have both on order now, the jasjar (universal) is due in 6 days and the k-jam (wizard) towards the end of the month so I guess I can cancel the second if I am happy with the first. If I don't like the JasJar then its fortunate that Expansys have a 21 day no questions asked
returns policy
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Posted: 2005-09-04 15:09:13
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