Hitachi G1000 Discontinued *Updated*
Update: Like the VM4050, Sprint appears to have reversed the decision to discontinue the G1000 and has returned it to sprintpcs.com for sale. Sprint has discontinued the Hitachi G1000, it is no longer for sale from sprintpcs.com. This leaves Sprint without any Pocket PC Phone Edition device in their consumer lineup. The HTC PPC6600 (XDAIII) […]
Hitachi: Back In 3G Action
Awhile back we showed you the SonyEricsson W21S, the first CDMA phone that is fully compatible with Sprint’s network since the T608. Now it appears Hitachi is jumping on the bandwagon with the W21H, also on KDDI’s new EV-DO network. While SonyEricsson’s return to the US is unlikely until EV-DO becomes predominant here, Hitachi’s EV-DO […]
Verizon Delivers Windows Mobile 2003
As a follow-up to Sprint’s decision to burn customers and not release the fully compatible Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrade for the Hitachi G1000, Verizon has decided to come through for its customers. Verizon has issued to its store computers (though not yet available to customers) a free Windows Mobile 2003 upgrade for the Samsung i700. […]
G1000 Works With BitPim
While the Treo 600 has been managed to be hacked to support BitPim, in order to take the Treo to Verizon, the process is very complicated and requires the purchase of additional cables. Thankfully, enabling BitPim support on the Hitachi G1000 is as simple as throwing the phone into PC Modem Mode, following the easy […]
G1000 Replacement Stylus Available For Order
You can now order a replacement stylus for the Hitachi G1000. Though not available online, you can order it directly from Sprint by calling TeleSales at 1-800-974-2221 and ask for part number SPHGSP001. Current price is $5.99 each.
G1000 WM2003 Upgrade Goes From If to When *Updated*
Update: Make that from “if” to “no way”, Sprint PR responded to the article saying “At this time Sprint has no plans to offer the Hitachi G1000 device with the Windows Mobile 2003 software.” Many in the Hitachi G1000 community of users have been hammering emails at both Sprint and Hitachi demanding an upgrade to […]
Phones Section Updated
Main page updated, as well as Samsung A620 (BitPim addded), SonyEricsson T608 (BitPim added), Hitachi G1000 (SMS App, Windows Media Player Update), Treo 600 (SMS Remote Lockdown, Backlight control apps), and Toshiba 2032SP (Windows Media Player Update)
Deal of The Day – SDIO WiFi Card $68
Buy.com has the Socket SDIO WiFi Card for $68 after a $20 Rebate. The product page incorrectly states that the card requires Pocket PC 2003, it will work on 2002 with updated drivers. It should have no problems working with the Toshiba 2032SP or Hitachi G1000.
Hitachi G1000 SDIO Update Released
An update has been released for the Hitachi G1000 that gives it SDIO and SDIONow compliance. Unfortunately it is only available from the hard-to-access Sprint Downloads page (not even on Hitachi’s G1000 page currently). http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/phones/hitachi/G1000SDIO.CAB To install, transfer the file over to the G1000 and open it from there. This is not a ROM update, […]
PPC 5050 Launch Abruptly Canceled *Updated*
Update: Because of the PPC 5050 being discontinued, the Hitachi G1000 is no longer slated for phasing out, and Sprint will be ordering more from Hitachi. The price of the G1000 may also be cut to compensate. Also being considered is an upgrade for the G1000 to Pocket PC 2003. No explanation available currently, but […]