If you're in Penang, you can check out Channel Communication, Prangin Mall. They still have the M600i for sale but at RM1799. Old stocks maybe but it's an ori set lah.

I've actually considered an external GPS thingy, but heard it's quite battery-unfriendly due to it requiring Bluetooth connection.. plus it's not that cheap.

And considering how my P990 hangs up intermittently (with the R8 I'm using now), I'm just afraid that the GPS program can be too memory-hungry. :/

Anyone using an external GPS with their P990?

OK I admit I haven't been following Symbian UIQ's news lately, but is there compatible maps for UIQ already?

okay.. what's the latest firmware for 'Generic Singapore'? after updating it, it seems like my CDA remains the same, although I forgot to jot down everything before flashing it.

my current one is:

Phone - CXC162037 R9EA001

Bluetooth - CXC162058 R5A01

Organizer - CXC162092 R4A13

CDA - CDA162007/8 R4A04

Yup, that's the latest firmware. CDA indicates the region, therefore it won't change unless you forcefully flash it with firmware of other regions.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks!

So any improvement to the performance?

Not sure if I'm imagining it, but it does seem slightly faster than before. The 'speaker' option when I call someone finally appears so I can easily select it - previously I have to dig through tons of options before chancing upon it.

Certainly improved Now's hoping for Generic Singapore to be updated to the level where Generic World is at.

Nope, you are not imagining. It's really faster and more free ram is available. From what i understand, this latest firmware is on par with Generic World's firmware.

So my advice is: dun sell this phone away. This is just the beginning of P990i.

This post has been edited by hypermax: Mar 8 2007, 10:49 PM

I'll still keep my options opened Might get an external GPS (if it works with UIQ3 with an appropriate software) or wait for N95.. or maybe won't get one at all lol.

Oh yeah, is there a link I can go to to find out what are the changes/improvements/fixes with this latest firmware for Generic Singapore? I'd like to read more what have been improved, etc, since it's hard for me to see the changes as it is.

guys may i know how much the p990i in te market now ??? thinking of getting one next week.

Yeah, forgot to tell you guys, the Magix Ringtone Maker comes free with the PDA Essentials magazine sold in MPH, the price of the magazine is RM42 something if I'm not mistaken, the software given is a full version and you can use it to make your ringtones louder but to take note if it's too loud, there will be cracking sound from your hp speaker.

Which Issue of PDA Essentials?

i need everybody opinion....im thinking to buy p990i...that's a seller wanna sell it out at RM1450 (AP full set 1 month used)...do u all think its worth it??

The current issue with the free software. You won't miss it. The cd is in a hard case.

i need everybody opinion....im thinking to buy p990i...that's a seller wanna sell it out at RM1450 (AP full set 1 month used)...do u all think its worth it??

Provided its in tip top condition and no problems its quite reasonable IMO.

Hey peeps wanna ask how do you activate the loud speaker when talking if someone calls you?(not when you call someone)

I know you have to press alot of button to activate but arent there any other ways like press one key to activate?
And for those who used Nokia s60 before, whenever you are on a conversation with someone, by pressing the menu button directly opens the menu folder but how to do it if you are using P990 besides more>taskmanager when talking?

That's a good deal if the phone is free from any problems, scratches, etc. You should test it before buying it.

Once you upgrade your firmware to the latest one (not sure which one you're using right now, whether Generic World or Singapore or some other sets), there will be a button called 'Speaker' appearing when someone calls you (or vice-versa).