06-21-2002, 05:48 PM
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Finally, a CDMA phone that rocks!
http://www.infosync.no/show.php?id=1968
It looks like there's finally a CDMA 1xRTT phone with Bluetooth that I can use! I wonder why they had to make it so ugly though? (see the photo at infoSync)
"Audiovox' latest handset, the 9155-GPX, provides not only connectivity to CDMA2000 1xRTT networks, but also offers integrated Bluetooth and positioning services through gpsOne. As CDMA2000 1xRTT networks are growing increasingly common, the need for handsets that can shift data at speeds of up to 144 Kbps grows imminent. So far, there hasn't been any lack of handsets - and Audiovox Communications is doing its part to help prevent shortages with its new 9155-GPX handset which not only supports 1xRTT but also gpsOne positioning services.
Currently shipping to carriers, the 9155-GPX is a CDMA tri-mode (800 MHz CDMA, 1900 MHz PCS and 800 MHz AMPS), web-enabled, CDMA2000 1X-capable handset equipped with the MSM5100 chipset that has Bluetooth capability and gpsOne-based location positioning. gpsOne enables wireless carriers to pinpoint the geographic location of a caller who dials 911 emergency services on a system-compatible handset." Source: JD Mountford
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06-21-2002, 05:58 PM
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I don't think it is ugly, but I wish it folded up. Let's see when Sprint adds it to their inventory.
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06-21-2002, 06:19 PM
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This should rocks? It's ugly... 8O
Wonder why no design mobile phones came from the US!? Even Motorola take 10 years to design fine mobile phones... :lol:
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06-21-2002, 06:22 PM
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Problems
I sent the link to thoughts after reading the article at Infosync. Unfortunately at this point we are unsure as to whether or not the phone ACTUALLY does have Bluetooth built in or just support for Bluetooth.
I am looking in to it.
On another note Sprint does carry a version of this phone, the CDM 9155SP. I am trying to verify as to whether or not it is identical to the 9155 GMX as the SP is not listed on the Audiovox website.
I will let you all know.
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06-21-2002, 07:26 PM
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That looks like the basic AudioVox reference design (we have a ton of them here for doing basestation testing). You'd think they could come up with something nicer for the consumer market.
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06-21-2002, 08:01 PM
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Magi
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Re: Finally, a CDMA phone that rocks!
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
http://www.infosync.no/show.php?id=1968
It looks like there's finally a CDMA 1xRTT phone with Bluetooth that I can use! I wonder why they had to make it so ugly though? (see the photo at infoSync)
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When you say "I can use" does that mean you have heard that Telus, or BellMobility is going to carry it. Or that it will be available somewhere 'unlocked' ? Bluetooth phones here in Canada a very slim pickins. I think there are two at the moment both GSM single mode phones. Which means very poor coverage. I have a Motoroloa 270c which can become Bluetooth enabled when the module and software flash become available. Unfortunately they use the same calender as Compaq does....... :roll:
If anyone can correct me on any of this I would sure like to know it.
Dave
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06-21-2002, 08:47 PM
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Apparently no Bluetooth
Verizon Wireless has been carrying this phone for a while. Nowhere on their site or Audiovox's does it mention Bluetooth for this phone. There is no Bluetooth accessory listed either. The only data option seems to be a USB cable.
Over at infoSync they're claiming that the press release they received did mention Bluetooth, but they can't find any reference to it in the official specs either.
I too would love to have a 1xRTT, Bluetooth phone. I just picked up a Motorola v.270c, which has Bluetooth but no 3G. I was upset that I had to order an accessory to get Bluetooth -- both the product box and the Verizon salesman indicated it was built in.
Anyway, the Bluetooth sled and a Motorola Bluetooth headset arrived yesterday. I picked up a pair of Bluetooth CompactFlash adapters at CompUSA for $99 each and started playing with them. This is my first experience with Bluetooth.
Sure enough, I can make and receive calls from the headset. That alone is worth the price -- how many times have I gotten tangled in the headset cable while driving? I also was able to make a data call (sadly at just 14.4Kbps since the v.270c lacks 3G) from the iPAQ using the Ambicom CF card.
Just thought someone might want to hear of my experiences. Hope this was helpful.
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06-21-2002, 09:09 PM
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Re: Finally, a CDMA phone that rocks!
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Originally Posted by Paragon
When you say "I can use" does that mean you have heard that Telus, or BellMobility is going to carry it.
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I have no clue about the carriers - I was strictly talking about the hardware.
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06-21-2002, 09:11 PM
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Magi
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njb42
You may want to try www.pocketdev.org It is a free compression proxy that does seem to speed up the service considerably.
Dave
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06-21-2002, 09:15 PM
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Magi
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Re: Finally, a CDMA phone that rocks!
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
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Originally Posted by Paragon
When you say "I can use" does that mean you have heard that Telus, or BellMobility is going to carry it.
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Thanks Jason, that's what I thought. Just wanted to be sure you weren't holding back on a fellow Canuck. 
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