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Cosmo Communicator - Hardware / Cosmo says fully charged (green LED) but battery is 83%

« on: November 11, 2019, 04:24:18 pm »

US Device, AT&T provider,

I am loving the look of the Cosmo, and the increased speed of the device over the Gemini, but my Cosmo battery gets very warm during charging with the included AC adapter, and several times now it only charges to 83%.

Anyone else noting a similar problem?

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / Would the HyperDrive USB-C just started on Kickstarter be good for Gemini?

« on: December 10, 2018, 04:10:48 pm »

Dear Gemini users,

In searching through USB-C hubs, I noticed this elegant little thing just coming up on Kickstarter today.  

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypers...;token=d92dc661

As I am a Luddite concerning these things I wonder if any of you would have a comment.  You can pick up an Early Bird one at half off for $49 USD.

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Cosmo Communicator - General Discussion / The Early Bird Special is finally over on November 17, 2018!

« on: November 17, 2018, 08:10:22 am »

At last! Now there is only a "Special" Offering with 25% off on the Indiegogo website, with delivery June 2019.

So all of you who were afraid of the first run flaws can order now.

My hope is that Planet learned enough from the Gemini that they don't have to worry about basic kernel or program flaws.  The only parts of the Cosmo device likely to be screwed up in the first run is the front screen and/or the backlight for the keyboard.

And now - 7 hours later in the day on November 17, the offering has changed to a "Cosmo Campaign Week 3 Special" for $569 USD (28% off) with 200 Units offered at this price(??!!) with delivery still June 2019...

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Cosmo Communicator - General Discussion / The incredible extending Early Bird Special

« on: November 09, 2018, 05:14:47 pm »

First there were 500 (and I jumped in...#329)

Then there were 999...

I just carefully watched the number shrink to 6 and then magically increase to 99 (!!!)

Should we have a pool to determine how long this goes on???

And today (Nov 13), briefly, the number went to zero and the "Early Bird" for $549 disappeared and the price went to $599 (25% discount).  A few people bought. And now, just a few hours into it, the "Early Bird Special" is BACK, price back to $549...and now it says "only 74 left."

I guess we should now call this the "appearing and disappearing Early Bird Special..."?

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Cosmo Communicator - General Discussion / The Cosmo is the Gemini we wanted - and Planet heard us

« on: November 05, 2018, 12:36:54 pm »

Gemini users rejoice!

Although there will be much griping about the Cosmo not being the ideal device, we Gemini users must admit that our feedback was collected and heard to a significant degree.

I live in New York, and use the Gemini primarily as a productivity device - taking over from my beloved retired Psion 5mx.  I finally achieved the typing speed on the Gemini I used to have on the Psion and it was a delightful experience!  With the Gemini in Airplane mode the device could last a week!  When I wanted to a document to enter any other computer ecosystem, I just activated the 4G modem and sent the material.  My one complaint was the lack of a lit keyboard for darkened conference rooms...as I am a hunt-and-peck typist.  

Planet Computers had a survey and the number one desired mod was a backlit keyboard.  And a second screen.  The Cosmo has both and fingerprint detection!  

So they did listen.  And I am order #329 for the Cosmo.  

If we wish to continue to enjoy devices like the Gemini, we need to continue to support Planet.  Hopefully, the Cosmo will be acceptable to a wider audience than we early adopters, and Planet will continue to support the devices for many years.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / Best way to clean Gemini keyboard keys in place?

« on: October 24, 2018, 11:53:48 am »

Hello all,

I've been attending conferences where the lighting is dimmed for presentations, and the light is sometimes so dim that the keys which I use most often (in English that would be e, a, s, d, r, t, i c and l) are so dark I can't read them.  I use the hunt-and-peck system.

Can someone please tell me how to best clean the keys without removing them so they are shiny white and reflective again?

Thank you

Pdtpoet

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / Any "quick draw" belt cases without metal clips available for Gemini?

« on: October 04, 2018, 09:41:05 am »

I used to carry my Psion 5Mx in a pocket without a case.  But my Psion is definitely a more rugged-appearing and handling machine than the Gemini.  The Psion was dropped numerous times, and all it resulted in was a scurrying around for the AA batteries (which always seemed to pop out as the result of a fall).  

The leather Gemini case from Planet is serviceable and nicely thin, but it still requires 2 hands to pull the Gemini out of the case.  If there were a thin case which flipped open that could be placed on a belt (no clips, just openings in the case back for threading through a belt), then the Gemini could be pulled from that case, ready for immediate opening - a much more satisfying move than with the current case.

Anyone find a case like that in the wild and if so can you let this Forum know please??

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Gemini PDA - Android / AT&T in USA - How to access 4G LTE and eSIM

« on: June 07, 2018, 09:36:13 am »

Kudos to Planet Computers! They responded to my support questions on this topic in hours (considering the time difference, even more remarkable)!

Here is the reply which I received from Eric:

"To enable 4G LTE, you should navigate to the Settings - More (under Wireless & networks) - Mobile networks and enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode. This would also be affected based on coverage around your area.

You can check if your Gemini has eSIM by looking at the back of its box. If it has 2 IMEI numbers listed, then it would have the eSIM module. If there is only one IMEI number and empty space after it, then that would be an X25 model which doesn't have the eSIM chip."

So the "enable Enhanced 4G LTE mode" is on and the wi-fi is off and I am having no problem streaming 4K videos. (I have excellent AT&T mobile coverage in my area).

One cautionary note from the company for us in the USA on the use of the eSIM capability "LTE works on both the eSIM and the removable SIM card module. However, you might currently still struggle finding a consumer carrier network which supports eSIM. It's a very new standard that most carriers still haven't made public."

I commend Planet computers on the speed of their support replies.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / AT&T in USA - How to access 4G LTE and eSIM

« on: June 07, 2018, 09:29:36 am »

Kudos to Planet Computers!  They responded to my support questions on this topic in hours (considering the time difference, even more remarkable)!

Here is the reply which I received from Eric:

"To enable 4G LTE, you should navigate to the Settings - More (under Wireless & networks) - Mobile networks and enable Enhanced 4G LTE Mode. This would also be affected based on coverage around your area.

You can check if your Gemini has eSIM by looking at the back of its box. If it has 2 IMEI numbers listed, then it would have the eSIM module. If there is only one IMEI number and empty space after it, then that would be an X25 model which doesn't have the eSIM chip."

So the "enable Enhanced 4G LTE mode" is on and the wi-fi is off and I am having no problem streaming 4K videos.  (I have excellent AT&T mobile coverage in my area).  

One cautionary note from the company for us in the USA on the use of the eSIM capability "LTE works on both the eSIM and the removable SIM card module. However, you might currently still struggle finding a consumer carrier network which supports eSIM. It's a very new standard that most carriers still haven't made public."

I commend Planet computers on the speed of their support replies.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / AT&T Wireless data - Improved spontaneously from 3G to 4G in 24h

« on: June 06, 2018, 07:51:55 pm »

Yes, today my AT&T data reception suddenly improved from 3G to 4G, for unknown reasons (I made no attempt to modify software or Sim card).

Also, today Planet Computers put out a press release regarding the eSIM capability in the Gemini - see link below:

https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/ne...-on-gemini-pda/

Let's inquire of Planet if they can help those of us in the US with the 4G device to access LTE.  Would that be possible?  If any of you have been successful in obtaining an AT&T LTE signal using this method please post on how to do it.  In the meantime I am asking Planet directly.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / AT&T Wireless data - why can't we get LTE?

« on: June 05, 2018, 04:07:43 pm »

My iPad can use AT&T wireless data through LTE and has for years.  I live about 30 miles from New York City in a well-populated suburban area.  
This morning I purchased a micro-sim from AT&T and added it to my family data account (LTE) and successfully inserted into the Gemini micro-sim slot.  When I powered on the Gemini with the SIM card installed, only the 3G signal showed.  I can access data with the Gemini over 3G, but (as anyone) would prefer LTE.

The Planet Computer website suggests that LTE should be accessible.  Is anyone else in the United States with a Gemini and AT&T data account able to use the LTE?  Is there some setting I failed to address?  I am not tech-conversant so that is possible.

Any input would be appreciated.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / Gemini PDA glitches - US English version keyboard

« on: June 04, 2018, 05:39:29 pm »

Hi! I'm new to this device but I was a devoted Psion 5mx user until they abandoned it.

I live in the United States, in New York State, about 30 miles north of New York City.  I ordered the Gemini PDA April 9 (order #6---) and it came today.  On unboxing I charged the battery and attempted to log into my Google accounts, but the @ key which is usually shift followed by the number 2 key only provided me with an apostrophe.  I had checked for keyboard updates and my version was current.  After hunting all over the keyboard I found the @ attached to the K key, and could type it after pressing the sequence Fn followed by K.  This is how it has remained mapped so far.  That seems to be the only glitch as I am not a computer techie and only joined this forum to learn about the new pda.  

Typing is actually easier than on the Psion 5mx, and I had no problem using the space key on the PDA (old Psion problem).  However, I tried to turn the vibrations off on the keyboard and was unable to do so.  Can anyone tell me if they are also having a strange mapping of the @ symbol to any key other than the 2 key?  And also how to turn off the vibrations when I press a keyboard key.  Thanks very much.