I currently have the Kaiser, needless to say I am getting tire of it's huge size and WM that I am always having problems with.
The one thing that I can not live without is the quick dial feature, where I can start dialing by Name OR Number and it will automatically start looking them up for me.
I hear Blackberry does this but after watching a review video of the Pearl I was turned off by how crappy the UI was. What other phones have this feature? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-Cameron
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Hi Folks,
I recently ran into a situation where I wanted to add a new phone number while I was driving and having a conversation over the speakerphone.
I switched to the keypad and pushed the digits one by one as they were read to me. However, there wasn't a way to save them into a new contact.
I was wondering if anyone encountered this problem before. Was I supposed to go to contacts \ New and then type the info? That can't be done while driving... I only wanted to save and a new phone number...
Thanks,
kingHTC
Trinity WM5
think pressing memo button creates an memo for that conversation
In memo mode there is not keypad
Rudegar said:
think pressing memo button creates an memo for that conversation
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Thanks for the reply.
I also thought of using the memo tool. However, adding comments to the memo is done by using the keyboard or by recording a voice message.
The keyboard isn't as comfortable as the keypad, and in fact, I can't believe anyone uses it during driving.
As for the voice recording, is it possible dial a number that you recorded?
My feeling is that the designers of the phone edition didn't think about usability that much.
Perhaps there is some kind of a 3rd party dialer with more options..?
Can someone please recommend ?
Thanks,
KingHTC
Trinity WM5
You wanted to type while talking while DRIVING
Bloody hell!
"Yes officer. I didn't see the child on the crossing as I was somewhat distracted"
nah
he's too drunk to care about that
besides not owning a license they cant
really take it
and the car is stolen btw jk
Thanks for the sersious reply
Thanks for the friendly replies. I didn't expect that from senior members.
But anyways... nobody is perfect.
Motorola's car phone kits have had this feature for many years now:
Checkout this one:
http://www.prairiemobile.com/motorola_M800.html
This model and many others are designed for use during driving i.e the buttons are very large, and so is the screen among other things. My point is, that I'm afraid PPC isn't yet a suitable replacement, and perhaps this is a limitation of the platform.
kingHTC
Trinity WM5
my post should be seen as a joke which was why i added the and jk part
OK, cool, point taken.
I wonder how the issue is solved on the iPhone... they claimed the user doesn't need a stylus at all.
Big buttons allowing the use of fat fingers?
I am looking to upgrade my phone with something just a bit better, but I want to make sure I am upgrading, not losing out on features. So first I need a phone that has all of the same features but more.
I use my phone in lieu of a laptop on trips, as I am often in a situation where carrying a laptop is impractical, and I need something that can be shoved into a pocket at a moments notice.
Here are the features I have currently and I want in my new phone:
1. A Great Phone
This is by far the most important thing. A phone that has loud and clear voice quality, great reception, and picks up voice well. My phone currently I can use in the middle of a loud nightclub underground and still be able to have a conversation and great reception. This rules out the iPhone already.
2. Outlook 2007 Integration (or Outlook 2007 killer software integration)
This includes push email, desktop synced email, contacts with all fields, tasks, calendar and notes. I need them all.
3. Internet friendly
I use the internet constantly on my phone, browsing all day. I use Opera Mobile software, and it works great, even with tabs! Wether it is GPRS, EDGE or 3G, I can connectification.
4. Multimedia friendly
Windows media player converts and copies all the videos and music I want automatically and provides many great options for shuffling the music on the player automagically. I also use TCPMP for divx and youtube videos and the like with no problems.
5. Bluetooth A2DP
I swear by my stereo headset. I have no used a wired one in so long. Listening to music, wathcing videos and having phone conversations is so much easier with A2DP. This rules out the iPhone again.
6. Large capacity/storage cards
Currently 8GB microsd cards are avaliable for my phone, with a theoretical limit of 32GB.
7. Instant messengers
I use MSN, QQ, Skype and others on my phone. It is nice to be connected.
8. Wifi
for those times when 3g just aint enough.
9. Hardware keyboard
I message a LOT, so I need a device that caters to this. No onscreen keyboard can match the usability of a hardware keyboard (in my and most people's opinion)
10. Pocketable
This has to fit in my pocket easily. PReferably a suit inside pocket. My current phone is about 14mm thick and about 3.5 inches diagonal... smaller than many less functional phones.
11. Chinese/Asian language input
Perhaps this is just for me, but it an essential for me to be able to communicate in Chinese.
12. All the little things
All the little things that make the user experience better
- threaded sms
- autocomplete names, emails, numbers
- predictive phrases (not only words, the phone predicts sentence patterns as well)
- calling card support (adding prefixes, dialing predetermined numbers automatically)
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Things I want in my NEW phone that my current phone lacks:
1. Speed
My phone slows to a crawl when I am doing too many things at the same time.
2. Bigger screen (3 inch+)
Watching videos on a 2.8 inch screen is fine, albeit too small. My eyes get tired after a while. Extra screen real estate would be better for surfiung the web as well.
3. GPS
Google maps is functional, but can only now give me a location based on my nearest cell. true GPS location finding would be a huge advantage, as I am often searching for locations.
So after all that, does anyone have any sugesstions on the perfect phone?
why not try a x7510 ?
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why not try a x7510 ?
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Hmm, looks interesting, if a bit big and heavy... I am looking further into it to see how pocket friendly it can be...
phony said:
Hmm, looks interesting, if a bit big and heavy... I am looking further into it to see how pocket friendly it can be...
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This is exactly what you are looking for (I think)
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/HTC-Universal-phone-gallery-pg_1336.html
It´s not a new model, but till to this date not ANY phone has beaten Universal!!
Have a look mate
Cheers
orb3000 said:
This is exactly what you are looking for (I think)
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/HTC-Universal-phone-gallery-pg_1336.html
It´s not a new model, but till to this date not ANY phone has beaten Universal!!
Have a look mate
Cheers
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Anotehr vote for the Universal. IMHO it's better than the Advantage - and MUCH cheaper!
The Universal definitely does look like a great choice, the only thing would be it's lack of GPS and perhaps it is a tad bulky to have in a jeans pocket. Otherwise, I agree, the Universal seems like a top contender. What is the successor to the Universal?
Is is possible to upgrade the Universal with WinMo 6.1 and TouchFLO?
Also, I was leaning towards the HTC Raphael (Diamond Touch Pro), but the small screen still is a bit annoying... just a half inch more and I'd be happy.
The Universal definitely does look like a great choice, the only thing would be it's lack of GPS and perhaps it is a tad bulky to have in a jeans pocket. Otherwise, I agree, the Universal seems like a top contender. What is the successor to the Universal?
Is is possible to upgrade the Universal with WinMo 6.1 and TouchFLO?
Also, I was leaning towards the HTC Raphael (Diamond Touch Pro), but the small screen still is a bit annoying... just extend the screen to the edges more by a half inch...
I've disabled TouchFlo 3D because it was slowing down my HTC Fuze (aka the Touch Pro's ugly stepsister). But I miss the Call History / Missed Calls line on the Home / Today screen. It would show "No missed calls" or "Missed calls: 1 ..." etc.
I've looked in Settings >> Personal >> Today >> Items but can't find anything that will display it. I seem to remember seeing a "Phone" item in there at one time, but don't have it anymore.
I've tried O2 Plus, but that just shows the last call made/received. And I see there are some programs out there that cost $$, but I'm looking for a free solution.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! (I've searched these forums and Google for an hour and can't find an answer -- maybe I'm just looking for the wrong thing??).
~Tony
Have you tried SPB phone suite? It should give you what your looking for.
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/phonesuite/download.html?en
Sorry.....I seem to have overlooked the 'free solution part'....my bad. I think I remember seeing a freeware application that did stuff like this too. I'm looking for it. If I find it.....I'll let you know.
SPB
I looked at SPB Phone Suite but it provides way too much functionality... even when customized down to bare bones.
I'm looking into coding a custom solution myself... but it seems like a simple, free plug-in should be out there somewhere! Something like "Missed Calls: 2 - Voicemails: 1" would be really nice.
Well if anyone finds anything please feel free to let us know!!
EDIT: I looked at SPB Pocket Plus... not Phone Suite. Phone Suite looks pretty good... but again... I'd rather not pay for the simple functionality I'm looking for only to get more than I need or want!
I seem to have no trouble using a more recent modded MSVC from Bengalih lately which was installed over a Cookie WM6.5 ROM on my Fuze.
What I am looking for, however, is a tweak that would allow me to alter the voice tone or "gender". I find the built-in robotic voice is hard for me to distinguish some syllables. The higher-pitched tone that Microsoft uses is washed out with any moderate amount of the background noise common with driving - even with the windows rolled up.
Anyone has something or any advice, would be grateful for the reply.
I have relied on your forums here for so many things and I have a very stable phone that I won't likely outgrow for several more years thanks to all of you.
Thank you!
Perry Minor
Hey folks!
Used to have a nokie E90 which was a really great device and i still miss (should not have thrown it against the wall)
One of the freatures really miss, was the SIP/VOIP integration. it was possible to add in the settings the SIP/VOIP details and when you make a call you had the possibility to choose between "video call(over 3g network)" "Voice Call" and "internet call"
When i selected internet call, it automatically signed me on SIP/VOIP and started the call.
Now i am on a HD2 Leo and i need to call to other countries a lot, thats why i need to use VOIP. I googled my a** off to finde some "nice!" integration. i ended up with PORT GO and it is amazing, but still not what i am looking for
My question now is. is it possible to add a "section" to the HD2 HTC contact application such as "Call via SIP/VOIP" ?? and then it starts Port go with a command line, signs on and dials??
im in general very good with computers, but i never had studied how to programm so any help is appreciated!
Thank you very much guys!
To all who look for something similar, here you can find a good solution for your HD2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730303
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