10th Day In...

This is my 10th Day with my dopod383 [aka bean838] yeah I name my gadgets :) they are like pets you see! This device has times when it acts very sluggish, must be because of the underpowered TI OMAP processor. The battery life is amazing though. Haven't really installed a lot of applications trying to keep apps at a minimum cause I don't want to overwork the PPC. Still waiting for dopod to release a new ROM with Microsoft's AKU2 which would support Bluetooth A2DP [Advanced Audio Distribution Profile], I do hope I made the right choice buying the dopod instead of getting the WIZA200 [i-mate k-JAM or Qtek9100]. I'm loving the UI improvements, navigation is definitely improved. Still need some time to get used to soft keys though and I find myself doing a tap and hold when I can just press the soft key. I've been a subscriber of Globe Telecom since 1997 and well their service hasn't really improved that much. GPRS is still slow as a snail and it is a pain to surf using GPRS. I was thinking of jumping to SMART when I heard they were rolling out a 3G network... however my 838 only supports EDGE [Enhanced GPRS] I would have to get a new device. I'd have to wait for a few months and see if SMART has good data plans and a fast connection. I'm not sure but my device detects an EDGE network along Wilson St. in San Juan. The [G] icon changes to [E] haven't had the chance to connect to it and see if it is indeed faster. I wonder if EDGE is really available or if my 838 is just yanking my chain. I doubt a call to their CS will help as most of them are incompetent, haven't seen any announcements about EDGE also. I did encounter a missing Storage Card issue though [a soft reset solved it] I would have to do some more research on that though. I'd say the device is very stable though and I haven't had it hang on me yet. I'm happy with my purchase now if only I can find a nice case that would allow me to use the slider keyboard as well as protect my device. Too carry the device naked is an option I am not willing to consider. So far my 838 is comfy in it's silicone case but it is a hassle if I want to use the keyboard.