6601 reception is FANTASTIC

dog352 · 11-16-2004, 03:21 PM

My t608 and other phones never worked quite well in my office space, but the 6601 is working fine. When I use the 6601 as a modem, it loads pages on my Ipaq 4700 pretty quickly. Yes, the bluetooth connection does break, as others have reported. It seems to happen a lot less frequently when i use the Winmodem software on the pocket pc. I'm still trying to decide if this thing is worth it for me. Is it worth more than just getting the new LG Bluetooth to replace my t608? I shall try and figure this out.

MickCole · 11-16-2004, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dog352

My t608 and other phones never worked quite well in my office space, but the 6601 is working fine. When I use the 6601 as a modem, it loads pages on my Ipaq 4700 pretty quickly. Yes, the bluetooth connection does break, as others have reported. It seems to happen a lot less frequently when i use the Winmodem software on the pocket pc. I'm still trying to decide if this thing is worth it for me. Is it worth more than just getting the new LG Bluetooth to replace my t608? I shall try and figure this out.

I'm curious about why you are loading pages on your 4700 rather than just viewing them on the 6601. It seems like the extra ram on the 6601 would make it a better choice for browsing. I am considering replacing my ipaq 2215 with a 6601, so would be interested in your comments on how PIE works on the 6601.
Mick

bfaber · 11-16-2004, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MickCole

I'm curious about why you are loading pages on your 4700 rather than just viewing them on the 6601. It seems like the extra ram on the 6601 would make it a better choice for browsing. I am considering replacing my ipaq 2215 with a 6601, so would be interested in your comments on how PIE works on the 6601.
Mick

I replaced my ipaq 2215 with the 6601, and the PIE works much better then on the 2215. Mostly, this is due to improvements in WM2003 second edition. It renders websites on the internet down to one column correctly, and can flip orientation. (Though I never do this personally).

But... the speed hasn't been a problem at all. Lots more room, storage.. reads better then the 2215. (Some have said the screen on the 6601 isn't as good as some other pda's... personally I can't tell the difference from the ipaq. They're both 320x200 resolution screens.)

*shrug* No problems what so ever there. The only thing I kinda miss, is ironically the crappy side rubber grips on the ipaq.

btf

dog352 · 11-17-2004, 01:24 AM

Why would I rather view web pages on the 4700? Have you seen a web page in VGA mode (with the vga hack to give it true vga) on the 4700? It is incredible! The fonts are small, but the pictures are crystal clear....it is like looking at God!

SpineDoc · 11-17-2004, 07:20 AM

I had a Pocket Loox 720 which had a VGA resolution, incredible unit, IMO the best of the VGA units. But I just ebayed it because I did not want to have 2 devices, and also because the VGA is very overhyped, at least the stupid way MS implemented it. You either are in enhanced QVGA, which is beautiful, or you are in full VGA with a hack, which is pretty unreadable.

In regards to reception the PPC6601 is fabulous, I can get reception in areas that I pretty much gave up hope on with other phones. The only better reception I have ever gotten was with my T608, which had the best reception of any phone IMO.

bfaber · 11-17-2004, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpineDoc

I had a Pocket Loox 720 which had a VGA resolution, incredible unit, IMO the best of the VGA units. But I just ebayed it because I did not want to have 2 devices, and also because the VGA is very overhyped, at least the stupid way MS implemented it. You either are in enhanced QVGA, which is beautiful, or you are in full VGA with a hack, which is pretty unreadable.

In regards to reception the PPC6601 is fabulous, I can get reception in areas that I pretty much gave up hope on with other phones. The only better reception I have ever gotten was with my T608, which had the best reception of any phone IMO.

This is cool to hear.. Its been good for me too, but its nice to hear secondaries on that.

SpineDoc · 11-17-2004, 03:07 PM

I am assuming they have a ginormous antenna in the unit, LOL. Thank god no external antenna like the Samsung i730, bleh.

**Jaggrey** · 11-17-2004, 03:14 PM

Is the 6601 made by HTC like the new Treos are?

dog352 · 11-17-2004, 03:46 PM

anybody have good recommendations for a bluetooth headset? I've been using the jabra bt200...it is good when the phone is stationary...but when the phone is moving around in my hands, the reception sucks.

scoopster · 11-18-2004, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaggrey

Is the 6601 made by HTC like the new Treos are?

Yes, it is. "Harrier" is HTC's code name for the 6601/6600.

SpineDoc · 11-18-2004, 04:58 PM

Im very happy with my SE HBH-65 headset, except I have a convertable and the wind really messes with outgoing voice. I have heard Logitech has a new unit that has some kind of wind resistance technology.

11-16-2004, 03:21 PM	#1
dog352 Telephone User Join Date: Jun 11, '03 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts SU$: 274	6601 reception is FANTASTIC My t608 and other phones never worked quite well in my office space, but the 6601 is working fine. When I use the 6601 as a modem, it loads pages on my Ipaq 4700 pretty quickly. Yes, the bluetooth connection does break, as others have reported. It seems to happen a lot less frequently when i use the Winmodem software on the pocket pc. I'm still trying to decide if this thing is worth it for me. Is it worth more than just getting the new LG Bluetooth to replace my t608? I shall try and figure this out.

11-17-2004, 07:20 AM	#5
SpineDoc Once you go TOUCH, you never go back! Join Date: Sep 14, '02 Location: Crapachusetts Posts: 575 Phone: TOUCH Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 502	I had a Pocket Loox 720 which had a VGA resolution, incredible unit, IMO the best of the VGA units. But I just ebayed it because I did not want to have 2 devices, and also because the VGA is very overhyped, at least the stupid way MS implemented it. You either are in enhanced QVGA, which is beautiful, or you are in full VGA with a hack, which is pretty unreadable. In regards to reception the PPC6601 is fabulous, I can get reception in areas that I pretty much gave up hope on with other phones. The only better reception I have ever gotten was with my T608, which had the best reception of any phone IMO. __________________ Dreamphone: iPhone with thousands of 3rd party programs, EVDO, capability to stream music and live television... Oh wait I already have it!! Yeah my stylus is faster than your keyboard!

11-17-2004, 03:07 PM	#7
SpineDoc Once you go TOUCH, you never go back! Join Date: Sep 14, '02 Location: Crapachusetts Posts: 575 Phone: TOUCH Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 502	I am assuming they have a ginormous antenna in the unit, LOL. Thank god no external antenna like the Samsung i730, bleh. __________________ Dreamphone: iPhone with thousands of 3rd party programs, EVDO, capability to stream music and live television... Oh wait I already have it!! Yeah my stylus is faster than your keyboard!

11-17-2004, 03:14 PM	#8
Jaggrey Affirmative Action Mod Mood: Join Date: Aug 20, '02 Location: Miami Posts: 8,517 Phone: BB Tour Trades: 9 Thanks: 15 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts SU$: 18,251	Is the 6601 made by HTC like the new Treos are? __________________ "If God brought you to it He'll bring you through it!" R.I.P. lil bro... Jason Aggrey ~ 11/9/1989 - 10/3/2005

11-18-2004, 04:58 PM	#11
SpineDoc Once you go TOUCH, you never go back! Join Date: Sep 14, '02 Location: Crapachusetts Posts: 575 Phone: TOUCH Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 502	Im very happy with my SE HBH-65 headset, except I have a convertable and the wind really messes with outgoing voice. I have heard Logitech has a new unit that has some kind of wind resistance technology. __________________ Dreamphone: iPhone with thousands of 3rd party programs, EVDO, capability to stream music and live television... Oh wait I already have it!! Yeah my stylus is faster than your keyboard!

11-17-2004, 01:24 AM	#4
dog352 Telephone User Join Date: Jun 11, '03 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts SU$: 274	Why would I rather view web pages on the 4700? Have you seen a web page in VGA mode (with the vga hack to give it true vga) on the 4700? It is incredible! The fonts are small, but the pictures are crystal clear....it is like looking at God!

11-17-2004, 03:46 PM	#9
dog352 Telephone User Join Date: Jun 11, '03 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts SU$: 274	anybody have good recommendations for a bluetooth headset? I've been using the jabra bt200...it is good when the phone is stationary...but when the phone is moving around in my hands, the reception sucks.

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