On Aug 24, 5:57*pm, Jeff Liebermann <je...@cruzio.com> wrote:
> On Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:34:44 -0700 (PDT), Jake <Gator2...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Appreciate any advice with reference to XV6700 or XV6800..
> >Especially with regard to WiFi and Bluetooth uses..and maybe
> >software updates..Thanks much
>
> I suggest you ask the same question in alt.cellular.verizon.
>
> I've had an XV6700 for about 1.5 years. *It works, but does everything
> badly. *All the features are there, but none of them work right. *I've
> ranted on the subject before and am too lazy to do so again. *As for
> BT and Wi-Fi, perhaps I can answer your reservations if you asked a
> question. *Both BT and Wi-Fi work, but both have their problems. Wi-FI
> takes forever to connect and associate. *BT requires you to manually
> select your profile and headset from a list of paired devices. *It
> screws up quite often. *For example, if I'm paired and working with a
> BT headset, but I answer the phone using the phone, the audio
> sometimes (not always) goes to the BT headset, and not the phone.
>
> I did a web page on the xv6700 which might be useful:
> <http://802.11junk.com/jeffl/xv6700/XV6700.htm>
> Note that the instructions for the firmware update are NOT for the
> latest version AKU 3.3 update, but should be similar.
>
> Also, dive into:
> <http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-6700-xv6700/>
> and:
> <http://handsets.utstar.com/phone_downloads.aspx?bid=39&cid=1&mid=76&c...>
>
> I played with the xv6800 and found that it had improved a few things.
> It's also noticably faster. * The earphone audio is still too low and
> I found some bugs in the apps. *Better, but not worth paying $400 to
> upgrade.
>
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Thanks..That's what I needed..Will study your 6700 site..