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HP iPAQ 610c

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  • budixbud
  • SX@
  • 02 Oct 2008

Hi. Does anyone know how to install skype aplication on dis device. When I try to do so, there is a message that is not correct aplication for device.

regards

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    • Spyros
    • MMZ
    • 01 Oct 2008

    anyone to tell me if there is a stylus to use with this phone? i am a current user of the hw6915 for nearly 2 years, and i am quite happy. but i wouldn't want to buy somethig without a stylus now...

    Thanks.

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      • redline
      • Ui$
      • 25 Sep 2008

      I just realised that there is no BT option for sending contacts and other data. Is this correct? Do i need to activate some function?

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        • NormanD
        • Tm%
        • 22 Sep 2008

        raymond, 21 Sep 2008what chinese software can i install ? n when can i find it ?@raymond - I would highly recomment you (and in fact - to anyone using a Windows Mobile device) to register at the http://forum.xda-developers.com/ and check the vast amount of tips, hints and general data about everything concerning the PocketPCs and Smartphones.

        In particular there are numerous Chinese software developers and users that post their opinions there so you will be able to find a pretty good number of programs you may need. To start with, the last week a guy from Hong kong released a custom ROM (in Chinese) the seems much faster than the original. Just to a search in the proper sub-forums.

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          • raymond
          • TIE
          • 21 Sep 2008

          what chinese software can i install ? n when can i find it ?

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            • lucifer
            • p4{
            • 19 Sep 2008

            Thank you!

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              • NormanD
              • SnL
              • 18 Sep 2008

              lucifer, 18 Sep 2008What's the diference: ARM 11 369 Mhz or Marvell PXA270 52... more@lucifer - I think that you are trying to compare the incomparable :) The ARM 11 CPU is used in Symbian devices, while the PXA270 - in Windows Mobile ones. Both CPUs suit very well the demands of the respective operating system and if you try to compare similar tasks - GPS navigation, media playback using TCPMP, popular 3D games you will get, in average, similar test results.

              At the same time since there is no way to upgrade a Symbian device to a newer OS version, while it is considered 'a piece of cake' to flash a different (customized/'cooked') version of Windows Mobile to a PXA270 device IMO the latter CPU is superior bringing to the user the freedom and flexibility to adjust the core of the PDA system to suit one's needs. Again we are speaking here about complex quality of both OS and CPU as something unseparable. And again - WindowsMobile + xScale CPU seems better FOR AN ADVANCED USER.

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                • NormanD
                • SnL
                • 18 Sep 2008

                Fico, 17 Sep 2008Thank NormanD for your tips but can you post the links for ... moreHere is a link to my post with requiested links in the GSMArena Forum:

                http://www.gsmarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=177414#177414

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                  • lucifer
                  • p4{
                  • 18 Sep 2008

                  What's the diference:
                  ARM 11 369 Mhz
                  or Marvell PXA270 520 Mhz?
                  Hoes beter?

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                    • Vic
                    • MPe
                    • 17 Sep 2008

                    NormanD, 16 Sep 2008The known issues with iPAQ 610/612/614 are not that much an... moreNomad - Really a good stuff!!! I'm on the topic for a long time and nobody else could make so good review! Just best, hope not the last! Wish you more reviews in future!

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                      • Fico
                      • NhJ
                      • 17 Sep 2008

                      NormanD, 16 Sep 2008The known issues with iPAQ 610/612/614 are not that much an... moreThank NormanD for your tips but can you post the links for the ROM and freeware please

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                        • junkyskunky
                        • UD}
                        • 17 Sep 2008

                        excellent input norman!

                        that is a review....

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                          • NormanD
                          • SnL
                          • 16 Sep 2008

                          omega, 16 Sep 2008can anyone tell me what are the issues that is faced by thi... moreThe known issues with iPAQ 610/612/614 are not that much and (IMHO) for any of them there is a solution, patch or workaround available. Here is a brief list of my findings:

                          Problem: Battery life is low (less that 1 day)
                          Solution: Install the HP Power Management Patch available from the official HP site

                          Problem: Performance seems not so good for a 512MHz Intel CPU
                          Workaround: Install the custom made ROM by the Russion guy with the nickname . NOTE: Do this on your risk! This worked VERY well for me but I do not take any responciblity for any damage you may cause to your device!
                          Tip: Install the custom ROM only AFTER you have patched your original ROM with the PowerManagement update from HP!

                          Problem: The phone lock/unlock software is very clumsy.
                          Solution: Install the freeware S2U2 (Slide-To-Unlock 2) - a very flexible locker/unlocker+screensaver+clock+alarm clock

                          Problem: The GPS seems very slow.
                          Tip: Install the freeware Quick-GPS that reads sattelite coordinates for the next 168 hours and helps a LOT to avoid the 10-15 minutes ColdStart time for the GPS. Having it constantly updated reduced the starting time for my GPS (I'm using the iGO 8 software) to less that a minute.

                          Problem: The sound level of the incoming rings is very low - I'm missing calls because of that.
                          Explanation: Once the slider of the sound volume is adjusted to the MAX the sound level is (IMO) more than sufficient to be clearyl heard at 10ft in a noisy room. The thing that may prevent the sound to be loud and clear enough is a designers' fault where HP had positioned the loudspeaker on the back of the phone in such a way that if you place the phone face up on a table the loudspeaker is fully blocked and the sound can't pass around. The obvious solution is either to leave the phone face down on a table or to have a belt case with a pin on the back which lifts the phone about 1/4 of an inch above the table and the ringtones a heard wihtout any problem.

                          Problem: I'm missing the joystick of the other PDA-s - I can't play games with the Wheel.
                          Tip: OK - the phone is nicknamed "Business Navigator", not "Gamers' something". The Wheel is great for single-handed operation and useless as a gaming option. Nevertheless there plenty of KEYS here that most of the other PDA-s do not have and these keys can be easily mapped to simulate an 8-directional pad. I'll recommend the usage of AE_Button_Plus.

                          Problem: When I press the OK hardware button or the (OK) soft button on my screen, the current program is only minimized and not closed as in 'normal' Windows.
                          Explanation: This is a feature of WindowsMobile designed so in order to speed up the leading of your mostly used applications... on the VERY slow machines some 5 years back from now. Unfortunately this obsolete software design is still kept by MS (may be for compatibility reasons).
                          Solution: The good news is that there are numerous 3rd party task managers capable of switching the OK button to do what is expected. I would recommend the freeware MagicButton

                          Problem: The built-in MS InternetExplorer lacks many features present in most modern browsers.
                          Solution: Go for Opera Mobile 9.xx - no doubt at this moment this is the best browser for WinMobile PDAs

                          Problem: The built-in File Explorer lacks many features...
                          Solution: There is a number of 3rd party software solutions adding powerful FileManagers to your system. I would recommend Resco File Explorer 2005 or newer - a package that not only adds a File Explorer, but also a Registry Editor, FTP client and encription module.

                          Problem: The built-in Windows Media Player is limited to WMV, WMA and MP3 files. How to play AVI, MPG, OGG, FLV, etc.?
                          Solution: Just install the freeware TCPMP (short for The Core Pocket Media Player). The package contains codecs for playback of almost all currently used multimedia containers and streaming video, plus visualisztion of lyrics for MP3 and subtitles (in SMI format) for your movies. Plus - there had been added a plug-in to watch the 'true' youtube.com videos and not the ones from the mobile version of this popular site.

                          Problem: My wired handsfree got broken and and replacement from HP is just too expensive.
                          Tip: Yes, I agree the HP handsfree is well overpriced. So overpriced that for the same money you can buy a good BT Stereo headset from Plantronics, Jabra or Siemens and use the VERY good A2DP Bluetooth profile of your iPAQ.

                          Problem: My 4/8/16GB SDHC memory card does not hold properly my data and software.
                          Tip: Not all brands of SDHC cards are certified by HP and for a reason. Simply avoid uncertified brands like Kingston and stick to well known and certified ones like A-Data and you will have not troubles with that.

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                            • omega
                            • fv8
                            • 16 Sep 2008

                            can anyone tell me what are the issues that is faced by this phone

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                              • KARTUN
                              • TST
                              • 14 Sep 2008

                              sonny, 13 Sep 2008any one knows how do you activate the GPS? hp ipaq 612c ... moreneed to install Gps software first. ex, garmin,mapking,tomtom etc

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                                • sonny
                                • 4xk
                                • 13 Sep 2008

                                any one knows how do you activate the GPS?
                                hp ipaq 612c

                                thnx

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                                  • redline
                                  • Ui$
                                  • 13 Sep 2008

                                  NormanD, 11 Sep 2008@redline 1&2 Two possible reasons for the misbehavior of... moreHi NormandD

                                  Thanks for the tips, I got a Scandisk (now I know why the HP612c was NOT listed in the ref files when I bought it at Comex). Trancend is diff to get here and A-Data is not heard off.

                                  One thing I must say for the 612C is that it is a PAIN to remove the data card

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                                    • Badboy
                                    • Q$5
                                    • 12 Sep 2008

                                    Hey all Just purchased my Ipaq 614c, I live in the USA, my Mobile Phone carrier is T-Mobile. Im having problems logging on to the Internet through T-mobile and how do you activate the GPS? any help would be appriciated.

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                                      • NormanD
                                      • SnL
                                      • 11 Sep 2008

                                      redline, 06 Sep 2008A couple of things with my new phone: I went with a 4GB ... more@redline

                                      1&2 Two possible reasons for the misbehavior of your 8GB SDHC card come to mind:
                                      First - your card is of a brand that is not approved by HP and is really incompatible with the hardware of 612c. One such brand is Kingston, some negative reports about SunDisk had been received too. Stick to Transcend and A-Data to avoid any trouble.
                                      The other possible reason may be that your card had been formatted in NOKIA smartphone or a card-reader that does not support the true FAT32 data structure that is required by the HP firmware. The solution here is obvious - install any proven SD-card formatting utility on your iPAQ and try to format the faulty card. I would suggest Resco File Explorer or SKTools.

                                      As for the backup utility - such utility is not included natively in the HP devices since WM5. At the same time there is no problem to install and use some 3rd party software, which will be a far more flexible and reliable solution. I can suggest here SPB Backup and again SKTools as some very good backup solutions.

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                                        • hadizuhri
                                        • ibb
                                        • 08 Sep 2008

                                        Dan, 04 Sep 2008Hi Guys, Anyone knows if this phone has a virtual QWERTY i... moreyup.. there have

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