I would have posted sooner, but T-Mobile's data coverage has been spotty since Wilma hit. Still no power or fuel, but at least I can can get my geek-fix now.:) (at least until my battery dies)
The Sidek!ck II from T-Mobile is horribly hobbled compared to it's original form, the Danger HipTop2.
T-Mobile locks out any form of transfer of ringtones, whether from the end-user or a third-party company. The only way to install any is through their "catalog" application... the vast majority of which are "ghetto".
They do the same with applications. Many, many apps are available for this device, but you're limited to about 15 from their catalog, many of which are beta quality at best and poorly maintained. No refunds for your alarm clock app when it doesn't work.
Now if you live in Canada, you have multiple providers supporting this device, who do not lock it down in this manner.
Unfortunately, T-Mobile seems to have an exclusivity contract with Danger (the company that designed the device and provides the back-end) in the U.S.
Here's a
small dish antenna that works wonders, and you can make it yourself.
You won't be able to replace the internal antenna in your notebook though.
Usb antenna? Pure B.S.
Please provide a link to a reputable news source.
Without verification, this should be considered "urban legend".
That said, I agree wholeheartedly with you, and so does the company I work for.
I hope too much doesn't change with light mode, as it is far more readable than before on my Sidek!ck II.
Please keep in mind that this device (aka Danger HipTop2) has no support for javascript or style sheets. CCS will have zero effect on these devices.
I didn't have to change any settings, as I already had "light" & "no icons" checked for my home page.
I don't see a setting for "handhelds" as indicated in the submission.
Isn't this the same thing they're doing with the Z-Machine at Sandia National Laboratories?
(I'd post a link, but I'm submitting this from my Sidek!ck II - just google it)
Wierd that they didn't make a variant of the Cybertool with USB, since it is actually targetted at computer support people.
A generic swiss army knife with USB doesn't make sense.
I couldn't agree with you more.
I love my SideKick (that I'm using to post this reply), and frequently have PDA owners drooling over it. This is especially true in the MANY circumstances where I whip it out to google for something, check the weather or traffic-cams before hitting the road, check online prices while at a computer-show, etc.
About the only problems with it, really aren't problems with IT, but problems with T-Mobile!
You can't install non-T-Mobile ringtones.
You can't install non-T-Mobile software.
I use my AIM on it all the time, but many of my friends only use YahooIM... someone already wrote a Y!I'm client for it (check freshmeat), but you have to be a registered developer to be able to install it!
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I would have posted sooner, but T-Mobile's data coverage has been spotty since Wilma hit. Still no power or fuel, but at least I can can get my geek-fix now.
I forgot to mention that their advertized "DSL Speeds" are far closer to 9600bps modem speeds.
The Sidek!ck II from T-Mobile is horribly hobbled compared to it's original form, the Danger HipTop2. T-Mobile locks out any form of transfer of ringtones, whether from the end-user or a third-party company. The only way to install any is through their "catalog" application... the vast majority of which are "ghetto". They do the same with applications. Many, many apps are available for this device, but you're limited to about 15 from their catalog, many of which are beta quality at best and poorly maintained. No refunds for your alarm clock app when it doesn't work. Now if you live in Canada, you have multiple providers supporting this device, who do not lock it down in this manner. Unfortunately, T-Mobile seems to have an exclusivity contract with Danger (the company that designed the device and provides the back-end) in the U.S.
Here's a small dish antenna that works wonders, and you can make it yourself. You won't be able to replace the internal antenna in your notebook though. Usb antenna? Pure B.S.
Please provide a link to a reputable news source. Without verification, this should be considered "urban legend". That said, I agree wholeheartedly with you, and so does the company I work for.
I hope too much doesn't change with light mode, as it is far more readable than before on my Sidek!ck II. Please keep in mind that this device (aka Danger HipTop2) has no support for javascript or style sheets. CCS will have zero effect on these devices. I didn't have to change any settings, as I already had "light" & "no icons" checked for my home page. I don't see a setting for "handhelds" as indicated in the submission.
Isn't this the same thing they're doing with the Z-Machine at Sandia National Laboratories? (I'd post a link, but I'm submitting this from my Sidek!ck II - just google it)
Wierd that they didn't make a variant of the Cybertool with USB, since it is actually targetted at computer support people. A generic swiss army knife with USB doesn't make sense.
I couldn't agree with you more. I love my SideKick (that I'm using to post this reply), and frequently have PDA owners drooling over it. This is especially true in the MANY circumstances where I whip it out to google for something, check the weather or traffic-cams before hitting the road, check online prices while at a computer-show, etc. About the only problems with it, really aren't problems with IT, but problems with T-Mobile! You can't install non-T-Mobile ringtones. You can't install non-T-Mobile software. I use my AIM on it all the time, but many of my friends only use YahooIM... someone already wrote a Y!I'm client for it (check freshmeat), but you have to be a registered developer to be able to install it!
I frequently see The Daily Show posted on suprnova... anyone know what date to look for?
Hmmm.... what will catch the cats?
Forget Planet of the Apes, here comes Planet of the mice!