Audiovox XV6600

dgphotog · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:52 am Post subject: Audiovox XV6600

Admin Note: We have a review of the Lion Battery 3550mAh (powers XV6600 for 8 - 12 hours)

I've had the Audiovox XV6600 (w/Verizon EV-DO) for a couple of weeks. Very powerful machine. Largest screen of handhelds I'm aware of, making web-browsing not impossible, particularly when put in the landscape viewing mode. I love the fact it has 5 interfaces to choose among, including slide-out qwerty, script recognizer (!) and, even though it is a PPC, a nice surprise for those who never let go of Palm's graphiti I. Battery life sucks. This week, though, aftermarket should provide 3000mAh for realistic power life.

http://etxquc.simplyonline.com/itemdrilldown.cfm?category=PDAO2&exp=BAT%2CPDA&stype=cat&item=331

Also, for much more info, check forum:

http://davesipaq.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=82
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guanxi · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 17

bigdog · EVDO Newbie Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 2

Four weeks ago I purchased the PPC 6100 with Sprint because it was advertised as a EVDO product. I am now told by Sprint that this device does not and will never work on their EVDO network. I was told no refund or exchange!

Hope no one else makes this mistake. Crying or Very sad

Michael · Posted: Tue May 03, 2005 10:06 pm Post subject:

You mean the PPC-6600?

Sprint hasn't officially launched EVDO service yet, so it seems unlikely that they have any advertisements stating this, however, if you have one, I think you have a legitimate gripe with Sprint.

The URL below may help you, or at least tell that there is hope and you should wait for Sprint to roll out EVDO:

http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=904
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wwhite1 · EVDO Newbie Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 1

I have the same phone and it does work on EVDO network. I live in Orlando and I am seeing anywhere from 300 - 640k down. It has not been officially release but I know it's EVDO. Downloading through my company laptop is faster than browing on the phone itself. I work for Sprint Local. Plus Verizon's Xv6600 is the same phone just has different carrier software. So don't beleive everything they tell you because most Sales Rep's dont know what EVDO is anyway.

bigdog · EVDO Newbie Joined: 03 May 2005 Posts: 2

Thanks for the info regarding Orlando and the 6600. Did you have to update the PRL or any other software? I have seen the Verizon version and it has the letters EVDO on the top of the screen next to the power bars. Are you also using an EVDO laptop card? If so, it should indicate that you are in a EVDO area.

Michael · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 6:57 am Post subject: xv6600 and JavaScript

Can anyone with a XV6600 tell me if the browser supports JavaScript?

Thanks.
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Michael · Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 2:46 pm Post subject:

A friend has one, I was able to determine that JavaScript meta refresh works. Other JavaScript does not - so it appears to have limited JavaScript ability.
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Michael · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 9:56 am Post subject: XV6600 Questions

I am considering getting a XV6600 (Verizon EVDO version), can someone with one answer the following questions:

- the number of pop accounts you can have?
- can each pop account have a unique signature line?
- can you setup to check pop every xx minutes?
- if you have multiple pop, when replying, does it automatically send the reply from the correct pop account?
- can you have a different reply-to address for the pop account (I want to reply to a message and if the recipient replies, I want it to go to my 'regular' email account).

- Is there an AIM client available that works well (free or pay)?
- does the AIM client support buddy lists?
- can you have multiple AIM conversations going on at once?

- how well does the sync'ing with Outlook work (calendar/contacts/to do/notes)? Work well via BlueTooth?

Thanks in advance.
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Michael · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 8:24 am Post subject:

One more question.

I am thinking of using the xv6600 with a PowerBook and Windows laptop via USB. Does the xv6600 come with a data usb cable? Can you use it as a usb modem when it is plugged into the cradle or is there a different cable to buy?
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muzikluvir · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: XV6600 Questions

The number of email accounts doesn't seem to have a hard limit that I've reached. Each account can have a different signature applied. You can set the phone to check every "x" minutes, but it will only work while the PDA functions are awake. It will respond from the current account you are in. The phone keeps each account's messages seperate in pocket outlook.
I thought there was an option for a reply-to address, but can't find it right now.

There are a few IM clients out there, but I'm using Agile Messenger (free). It works well for me. I use it with AIM, MSN, ICQ, and Yahoo, and it supports server side buddy lists. Multiple conversations are no problem and there's a today plugin for status.

Sync'ing with Outlook works great for me. I've used it via USB in the past, but now I'm using Exchange ActiveSync for over-the-air updates and syncing. Bluetooth works, but I haven't tested it too extensively for Outlook sync (mainly use it for Headset, GPS, and file xfer).

The cradle it comes with is USB (a side note about the cradle is that it also charges the phone without the included AC adapter plugged in, so you essentially have two charge cables out of the box) and will work for modem connections. You can also use bluetooth or IR if preferred.

Hope that helps..

brillig · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:29 pm Post subject: Java Question

Michael · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 5:03 am Post subject:

To see if a web site uses the JavaScript meta refresh, look at the source of the HTML and if you see something like thisL

kittyv · EVDO User Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Posts: 31

Anyone have any thoughts of the XV6600 versus the i730 (which will be out soon). If I got the XV6600 I could get the camera version while with the i730 the camera version likely won't be out for several months.

Michael · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:15 am Post subject:

I received a XV6600 late last week. I like it a lot. I am still playing with it.

Next to test, is to use it as an EVDO modem for Windows and Mac.
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