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Okay, I'm going to (try and) return my device (through devicewire, anyone know how good their returns policy is?). Here, in order of importance, is why:
1- Bluetooth doesn't work any more (it comes up saying "Error: bluetooth hardware problem"
2- Phone needs a hard restart (battery out) ONCE A DAY. This is despite resetting it and keeping it clean as received. Something will freeze
3- It's slow. REALLY slow. OMG how boringly slow.
4- Most screen taps require one, two or three attempts to get it to recognise - whether I do the registry hack or not
5- It ain't that pretty, it ain't that small, it ain't that light
Shame, because it does have a fair bit going for it. But I'm finding that they've just tried to push the envelope too far, especially on a system that is such a HUGE MESS already (Windows Mobile).
Gawd I HATE it when a gadget doesn't work out. And I hate it more when it cost me near enough £400 ($800) to get it
It really sounds like you have defective unit. Maybe you should try to exchange it for another one.
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It really sounds like you have defective unit. Maybe you should try to exchange it for another one.
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Yep. Not one issue with mine. As for speed, I guess that's all relative. However, I have had enough WM devices in the past to base my comparisons to and I don't find the TC to be any worse than my past devices. In some respects, it is faster at some operations (ie. opening applications, browsing directories, etc) than my past device. I have no issue with touching the screen and the amount of pressure needed.
As for the size and weight of the TC, you'll be hard pressed to find anything that's leaps and bounds smaller and lighter on the market right now with the exception of the original Touch series.
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Okay, I'm going to (try and) return my device (through devicewire, anyone know how good their returns policy is?). Here, in order of importance, is why:
1- Bluetooth doesn't work any more (it comes up saying "Error: bluetooth hardware problem"
2- Phone needs a hard restart (battery out) ONCE A DAY. This is despite resetting it and keeping it clean as received. Something will freeze
3- It's slow. REALLY slow. OMG how boringly slow.
4- Most screen taps require one, two or three attempts to get it to recognise - whether I do the registry hack or not
5- It ain't that pretty, it ain't that small, it ain't that light
Shame, because it does have a fair bit going for it. But I'm finding that they've just tried to push the envelope too far, especially on a system that is such a HUGE MESS already (Windows Mobile).
Gawd I HATE it when a gadget doesn't work out. And I hate it more when it cost me near enough £400 ($800) to get it
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Taking the battery out does not hard reset the device, it just reboots it. If you check the wiki, you sill see how to really perform the hard reset. This may be all your device needs. Sounds like some corrupt files in the active OS. Doing a true Hard Reset will restore all files from ROM and correct any corrupt ones. You will lose all settings and contact information so have them backed up or accessible. Also, you may want to remove your microSD before you hard reset.
Good Luck and report back
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Taking the battery out does not hard reset the device, it just reboots it. If you check the wiki, you sill see how to really perform the hard reset. This may be all your device needs. Sounds like some corrupt files in the active OS. Doing a true Hard Reset will restore all files from ROM and correct any corrupt ones. You will lose all settings and contact information so have them backed up or accessible. Also, you may want to remove your microSD before you hard reset.
Good Luck and report back
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Sorry, I should have said i DID do a proper hard reset (hold buttons down, restart, software reinstalls on a bare phone), and still problems with bluetooth. AND, incidentially, WIFI! This evening I'm going to try throwing it against a wall (joking). Thanks for helping though
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Sorry, I should have said i DID do a proper hard reset (hold buttons down, restart, software reinstalls on a bare phone), and still problems with bluetooth. AND, incidentially, WIFI! This evening I'm going to try throwing it against a wall (joking). Thanks for helping though
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You got a bad device. It happens. If you are satisfied with what the device offers, exchange it for another.
it's true that it's too slow to search a name in all database !
I had a QTek 9090 also cadenced to 400Mhz during nearly 2 years,and I used to search a name not only in contacts but using the "search" tool in all the datas and with the same database of almost 3000 contacts + calender over 1000 entries, with the QTek it took only a few seconds, here on the TC (and I used also before a TYTN it was the same problem : very slow),it takes more than 1 minute ! It is so slow that the screenlight turns off before it has found !! It is really boring and not easy to use: I have to go in contacts and type the name or surname, then it is much faster....BUT if I want to find a keyword I put in the notes of my contacts, the only way is to use the search tool and it is REAL too slow !
What do you guys, testers, think about this ? The QTek had the same processor speed, half less RAM and ROM but maybe it consumed more energy, more power, maybe the battery lasted less time, but ok, I prefer to charge my battery more often and to have a fast PDA . I cannot wait so long to search an item !!!
try to exchange you device for a new one and you will be a happy chap
Cedel: The 9090 (Qtek = HTC) has an Intel CPU I owned a Qtek S110 (also Intel) and it was in fact very fast. But comparing raw CPU speed in this case is not correct. I'm pretty sure Intel uses a completely different architecture. There are IMO several reasons for HTC dropping Intel from their phones:
1. Cost - Intel have never been a cost effective solution and I strongly suspect that they are at least 30% more expensive.
2. Battery - A 9090 or S110 would not live though the day with GPS, 128 MB DDR RAM and all the other features you now have I can confirm this from an iPAQ 316 I tested recently. 2 hours @battery power was it's maximum!
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3- It's slow. REALLY slow. OMG how boringly slow.
4- Most screen taps require one, two or three attempts to get it to recognise - whether I do the registry hack or not
Gawd I HATE it when a gadget doesn't work out. And I hate it more when it cost me near enough £400 ($800) to get it
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that's every touch cruise made by HTC...yours, mine, everyone who owns one in this forum
HTC consideres these two things "features" because this is a "business device"
i thought you knew that! (lol)
just for kicks though, what registry hack are you referring to?
surgex0 said:
that's every touch cruise made by HTC...yours, mine, everyone who owns one in this forum
HTC consideres these two things "features" because this is a "business device"
i thought you knew that! (lol)
just for kicks though, what registry hack are you referring to?
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Good point!
The registry hack is the one to increase screen sensitivity posted elsewhere - screen still needed a couple of prods to work.
Any case, I've sent it off to HTC with my list of complaints - let's see what they send back...
yeah i've tried that...didn't do much difference
i hope u get ur probs fixed, good luck dealing with HTC :-\
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Good point!
The registry hack is the one to increase screen sensitivity posted elsewhere - screen still needed a couple of prods to work.
Any case, I've sent it off to HTC with my list of complaints - let's see what they send back...
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I have recently sent me touch dual back to HTC twice- the first time they said they replaced the mainboard but when I got it back it still had problems, the second time they said they couldnt find any issues with it and reflashed the rom and sent it back- they were unhelpful and unapologetic. Was thinking of sending in a written complaint as I never had any problems with my wizard or TYTN but I honestly dont think it will achieve anything.
I was thinking of getting rid of it and getting a touch cruise but it seems to have just as many problems. I think its windows mobile that is the weak link here.
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I was thinking of getting rid of it and getting a touch cruise but it seems to have just as many problems.
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What problems are those? Aside from lack of graphics drivers, the device performs as I expect.
Well, I got my device back from HTC. Appart from the fact the screen glows in the bottom left corner (though not really visible once the screen is bright), they seem to have improved it. In the sense that it's not totally broken. So bluetooth and WIFI work again, which, frankly, they should for this much money.
The TC is still a slow phone with pretty terrible usability. But even with a faster processor, the usability would be terrible. So, I dunno, I'm stuck with it for the moment.
madinga, i really understand you. It's a ****ed up device! I bought it for $1000 and for such money it freezes, doesn't wakeup on power push, and got a very bad performance. I wanna throw it to the wall!! ****
Well I like mine...
But it's not a massive improvement over the original Orbit. The Touch interface is loads better though, I'd miss that if I went back to the Orbit.
A proper VGA screen in it would be great though, since it would make it a lot more possible/easier to use to read PDF novels etc. Currently you can't have the entire page of a book full screen and the text still be readable. A higher DPI would sort that out.
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Well, I got my device back from HTC. Appart from the fact the screen glows in the bottom left corner (though not really visible once the screen is bright), they seem to have improved it. In the sense that it's not totally broken. So bluetooth and WIFI work again, which, frankly, they should for this much money.
The TC is still a slow phone with pretty terrible usability. But even with a faster processor, the usability would be terrible. So, I dunno, I'm stuck with it for the moment.
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Its not a slow phone i think your device still have a problem.
Send it back again and demand a new device tell them this is a clearly DOE/RMA Case
they have to give you a new Device.
Cheers
Tarik
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But it's not a massive improvement over the original Orbit. The Touch interface is loads better though, I'd miss that if I went back to the Orbit.
A proper VGA screen in it would be great though, since it would make it a lot more possible/easier to use to read PDF novels etc. Currently you can't have the entire page of a book full screen and the text still be readable. A higher DPI would sort that out.
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I really don't have any problems reading books/novels... GowerPoint uBook does the job... well it can't read PDF files but it can read RTF files, so the text formatting can be preserved, also it has lots of features...
10 Min For Cube To Load
It took 10 mins for the cube to open. During that time, it locked my PDA. I've been disappointed in this and all the bugs with the Word Completion and returned it as a manufacturer defect.
In all the years prior to now, I cannot believe the processors currently out there have not advanced in speed.
hello,
first of all let me thank you for a brilliant forum. I was looking for a forum with loads of information on pocket pc phones and i guess i found you guys.
Okay I'm a total newbie and I need help with choosing between three phones and i'm extremely confused as to what i should choose.
I'm with orange and they are offering me:-
1. NOKIA N95 (Not the black edition, but does come with 8gb) - Has all the features, but i've heard these are very buggy and slow
2. TYTN II - Has all the features that i need, except the keypad is eithier virtual or i have to pull out the keyboard to make calls, which is a NO NO
3. TOUCH DUAL - Now this phone is the dream i was wishing for..i.e there is a keypad which exists, allowing me to quickly make calls, but then it has NO GPS and NO WI-FI .
My problem is that all phones have their advantages and disadvantages and therefore make it difficult for me to choose. Here is what i'm looking for:-
1. The phone must have a hard keypad (Not a keyboard or virtual keypad) to make immediate calls.
2. GPS is not immediately needed, but i hope that i can add it in the near future
3. WI-FI again is not urgently needed, but i hope that it can be added later in future
4. The phone software must be very adaptable software wise
5. Must be unlockable to all networks
6. Needs to have a decent battery life
I especially want to know about the Touch Dual..can this give me what i need?
Your help is much appreciated
i would check out the asus ones recall them at least having the keypad
Touch Dual
Its worth the sacrifice (WiFI, GPS and Battery).
I do not even use my Kaiser anymore.
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i would check out the asus ones recall them at least having the keypad
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Which ones are the asus ones? Never heard of them.
The other problem is that i can only stay with orange network as they are offering me a good tariff for cheap price:-
1400 xnet minutes
unlimited landline calls
unlimited calls to 4 chosen family/friend numbers
They only have given me the choices that i mentioned earlier and i don't think they do an asus.
how about a HTC vox. Wifi is there with a decent battery life (provided you need wifi occasionally, which seems to be the case). But remember there is no inbuilt GPS. The phone is fast after I have upgraded to Dr Martin Gonzo's windows 6.1 rom. In fact wifi and issues with qualcomm processor in touch were the main reason that I opted for the vox. I am pretty satisfied with the phone.
thanks for replying gogiasiddhartha, but i think you guys have misunderstood what i was trying to say.
I can only choose a phone from www.orange.co.uk and they do have a limited range.
Would someone be kind enough and have a quick glance at what they are offering pls and let me know.
thanks very much again.
Out of the three mentioned in the link provided HTC TyTn II wins hands down.
Hopefully with a rom upgrade and soon to be released drivers from HTC, the phone would become as good a device as it was expected to be. Cost would be a prime consideration though.
U should check out the Asus P750. Mine P525 doesn't have GPS but still work great (even compare w/ my latest toy ATT Tilt/Tytn II except no 3G and GPS)
I am using a Sprint Touch Pro with a 16GB MicroSD. The following is a list a problems that I have. Just wondering if anyone has found fixes/workarounds.
1. If I try to sync using ActiveSync 4.5 while I have the MicroSD card installed, ActiveSync hangs when it gets to the "Looking for Changes" step. If I sync without the card installed, it works fine. Not sure what is going on.
2. Can't log in to Windows Live Messenger from Windows Live Mobile. A search shows that others are having this problem as well. Has anyone found a solution?
3. Numerous problems with the latest version of Windows Search Live (Won't find addresses, Locate Me is grayed out, auto-suggest won't work, map font size WAY too small). Probably bugs. I wish I could re-install the old version. I really miss this app.
So many really-annoying software-related issues! Otherwise, great device!
4. very slow GPS respond.
5. tomtom6, screen switch off while in call, GPS signal gone. (testing Garmin, wishing luck).
6. that damn d pad
7. battery life of course
8. unmapable buttons
perhaps a faulty sd card? Or you sync alot of things and it maybe taking a very long time.
i had the windows live messenger issue. Said no connection or in a bad location even though i was able to use the internet on my phone. so not sure what was wrong with then i flashed to latest ProVEN rom and all is good
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perhaps a faulty sd card? Or you sync alot of things and it maybe taking a very long time.
i had the windows live messenger issue. Said no connection or in a bad location even though i was able to use the internet on my phone. so not sure what was wrong with then i flashed to latest ProVEN rom and all is good
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Actually the SD card seems to work just fine otherwise, so I don't think its a bad card.
I had no problem syncing right after my last hard reset even with the card installed. It wasn't until after a few days that the sync problem crept in, so I am assuming that some of the software I installed created the issue. From my searching, I have found that others have seen this same problem, but, so far, no fixes.
The Windows Live Messenger issue is usually a "Server Error." From what I have seen, quite a few other people are having the same issue. I am using the stock, Sprint ROM.
my idea to the horrible D-Pad.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473023
Just need someone to develop it.
I had my first look at the Touch Pro and Fuze today. The Touch Pro was in rough shape - when the keyboard was open the touch screen portion was rather jiggly. When asked, the Sprint salesman said it was a demo and roughly handled. But I doubt it's the most handled phone in the store and it got me wondering about the long-term durability of the Fuze.
1. How has your Fuze held up physically so far?
2. The AT&T salesman said the problem return rates on their wi-fi phones are as follows:
Fuze - 15-20%
Blackberry Bold - 1-2%
Samsung Epix - 0% (store has never had one returned)
(The salesman was pushing me towards the Blackberry))
Would you agree or disagree with these stats based on your experiences with cell phones?
Thanks in advnace for your input. I've learned a great deal on this forum by reading the threads!
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1. If I try to sync using ActiveSync 4.5 while I have the MicroSD card installed, ActiveSync hangs when it gets to the "Looking for Changes" step. If I sync without the card installed, it works fine. Not sure what is going on.
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Try this, Go settings, connections, usb to pc and untick the box "enable advanced network functionality.
9) No option to manaully change audio routing (headphone on/off or bluetooth).
the Windows Live problems are specific to the Windows Live app, not the TP specifically. I'd suggest complaining to M$ about it
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I had my first look at the Touch Pro and Fuze today. The Touch Pro was in rough shape - when the keyboard was open the touch screen portion was rather jiggly. When asked, the Sprint salesman said it was a demo and roughly handled. But I doubt it's the most handled phone in the store and it got me wondering about the long-term durability of the Fuze.
1. How has your Fuze held up physically so far?
2. The AT&T salesman said the problem return rates on their wi-fi phones are as follows:
Fuze - 15-20%
Blackberry Bold - 1-2%
Samsung Epix - 0% (store has never had one returned)
(The salesman was pushing me towards the Blackberry))
Would you agree or disagree with these stats based on your experiences with cell phones?
Thanks in advnace for your input. I've learned a great deal on this forum by reading the threads!
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almost all windows mobile phones either give problem from the start or will give problems later, my g/f mogal just died on her after 1 yr of use sent it under the "carrier warranty" and got back a Sprint Touch Pro and a few weeks from after getting now she cant get txt message only send.
she carry the touch pro into sprint to get it repair before work around 10am i think and returned after work to discover her phone not fix yet then when the lady finally came back, told her that they couldnt fix it and she will have to pay $$ to get it replace on the spot or send it back through the warranty company that she got the phone from *mind u she had sprint warranty but apperently they use a 3rd party company*
so now she is once again stuck without a phone
personally i have said this before and i will say it again, WINDOWS MOBILE SUCKS ASS
if apple was so into locking down the iphone and it had a keyboard would of been the perfect phone of my dreams.
to bad i guess there is nothing remotely close to the iphone
So... I'm working on a limited budget here, but I need a new cellphone at the very least (my old Cappy bricked, and from gym use had the moisture indicator activated =[) and maybe a new tablet. I do have a laptop, but I've come to realize that there are indeed "intermediate" situations where a laptop would be too cumbersome but internet/digital functionality is still needed (I used to be a cynic too, "If I have a laptop, why do I need a tablet?").
So the question is, as stated in the title, which of the following "options" should I go for?
1) Captivate/Inspire (midrange Android phone) + Galaxy Tab 10.1
Or
2) Samsung Galaxy S II (once it comes out on AT&T hopefully in July)
Your thoughts are appreciated, and I'll be happy to give answer more questions to give you a background on my sitch.
Lencias said:
So... I'm working on a limited budget here, but I need a new cellphone at the very least (my old Cappy bricked, and from gym use had the moisture indicator activated =[) and maybe a new tablet. I do have a laptop, but I've come to realize that there are indeed "intermediate" situations where a laptop would be too cumbersome but internet/digital functionality is still needed (I used to be a cynic too, "If I have a laptop, why do I need a tablet?").
So the question is, as stated in the title, which of the following "options" should I go for?
1) Captivate/Inspire (midrange Android phone) + Galaxy Tab 10.1
Or
2) Samsung Galaxy S II (once it comes out on AT&T hopefully in July)
Your thoughts are appreciated, and I'll be happy to give answer more questions to give you a background on my sitch.
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From personal experience, I found a good compromise in the Dell Streak 5. It's a big phone, but if you like a big screen you'll be all over it. I'd been after one for ages and have held onto it longer than almost any other device (four weeks - i know...)
I think the question to ask yourself is 'what am I going to get the most use out of?' Do you skimp a bit on the phone for a tablet's sake, or do you go the whole hog with the phone and forget the tablet?
Let me know what you decide, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I would get the Galaxy SII instead of the other combination.
Reasons:
1. You can do and have basically almost everything a tablet does/has, beside the bigger screen.
2. You can have one internet contract if you have the Galaxy SII, no need for 2 nor 3 nor more. (if you have a smartphone and a tablet, you will be needing one contract for the smartphone and one for the tablet, 2 contracts in total...means...more expensive upkeep)
3. A smartphone is easier to carry around than a tablet.
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I would get the Galaxy SII instead of the other combination.
Reasons:
1. You can do and have basically almost everything a tablet does/has, beside the bigger screen.
2. You can have one internet contract if you have the Galaxy SII, no need for 2 nor 3 nor more. (if you have a smartphone and a tablet, you will be needing one contract for the smartphone and one for the tablet, 2 contracts in total...means...more expensive upkeep)
3. A smartphone is easier to carry around than a tablet.
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Not necessarily. I have a single data plan on my smartphone. WiFi tethering, available on almost all newer smartphones these days (especially Android) allows you to share a data connection between several devices. No separate contracts, and if you're using a HTC smartphone it's as easy as connecting to a new WiFi network
Your other points are good though. A phone is far more portable, and as they both run Android functionality will be almost the same. It's the usability that changes
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Not necessarily. I have a single data plan on my smartphone. WiFi tethering, available on almost all newer smartphones these days (especially Android) allows you to share a data connection between several devices. No separate contracts, and if you're using a HTC smartphone it's as easy as connecting to a new WiFi network
Your other points are good though. A phone is far more portable, and as they both run Android functionality will be almost the same. It's the usability that changes
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I have also a flat rate internet contract which allows me to theter....but....
Thetering? You have get a BIGGER battery for that, if you plan to use it often.
Battery live is the biggest problem if you use an Android smartphone as an internet hot spot.
I tried it several times but only under immergency situation.
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I have also a flat rate internet contract which allows me to theter....but....
Thetering? You have get a BIGGER battery for that, if you plan to use it often.
Battery live is the biggest problem if you use an Android smartphone as an internet hot spot.
I tried it several times but only under immergency situation.
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This is true! I didn't really see that big of a difference though.
I was using an HTC Incredible S, tethering to my desktop (without charging). It definitely drained quicker, but I got three hours out of it and the battery only dropped 10%.
I agree that you wouldn't want to do it all day though. But it will save you from a second data contract and all the cost
Just having a look on my phone and I relise that all the things I use and rely on are available on my previous Symbian Nokia E71 and that in fact if I still had my E55 I'd be able to almost everything I do now but with 5 days battery life for camping trips instead of 1.
The Nokia E71 was released in 2008. We're now looking to 2013. This makes me want to take stock and say are we really achieving anything with smartphones these days?
Yes, there is massive improvement in an entertainment way and to be honest it's the tweaking and hacking that I love...
and indeed they are getting easier to use...
But my E55 used to be readable in bright sunlight, had global maps coverage, no wakelock problems and loads more battery life. I don't think any of that is possible with a Galaxy Note?
When I look at my frequently used, useful apps I see the following that is available on Symbian:
- VoIP via Fring
- Opera Mini... that fills in many gaps for the lack of apps
- various encryption apps, but... is this with a better security model than permissions that have been broken and sdcards that can be read?
- Gmail
- Global sat nav maps precachable
The only thing don't see that I use regularly is the HDRCam app but do I really need amazing photos?
What about you? Do you find the ebay or Eggdrop apps essential? What about QR codes?
Could you go back to a Nokia E71?
The best features of S60 was battery life I have a 6120c and I had a E72 both phones last 2 - 3 days easily and Copy/paste text Remember iOS before 2009?
What would stop me more from going back to these phones is that non touch devices blow at browsing the web, and also the fact that on Symbian you can't turn 3g connection off, which will most likely kill your battery if you have something like whatsapp installed. I could even be fine with everything else, looking at how I use my phone right now. You're kinda right, most of the mobile innovations of the latest years actually have to do more with entertainment than with anything else. Basic functions actually got better but there's actually nothing spectacular going on with that, apart from internet speeds being bumped up.
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What would stop me more from going back to these phones is that non touch devices blow at browsing the web, and also the fact that on Symbian you can't turn 3g connection off, which will most likely kill your battery if you have something like whatsapp installed.
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You can change 3G only to dual mode or 2G only in settings -> phone -> network or something like that.
I have an E71 that I got for testing purposes with our mail system. The stock interface is awful compared to the latest smartphones.
That said, I took it when travelling internationally last year. As a phone and a device to get mail, it worked fantastic. It easily kept a charge all day long, often through 12+ hour work days.
I'm not going to use it as my everyday phone, but I am going to keep this bad boy and use it when I travel or when I what i need most is a phone that will stay charged longer.
I used to own an e71...until someone stole it while I was sleeping by my bedside. Lol. Easiest robbery ever I think.
Anyway...yeah it was a very good handset for its time. Loved it to bits. Battery was very good and the keyboard was a particular favorite. Last phone I had with any physical keyboard actually.
I could not see myself go back to it however. Just be a big step backwards in terms of apps and general performance. Everything except for battery life is so much better on the modern smart phones of nowadays.
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Not exactly the same but: I miss my e90 :-( It was the best phone ever! I just wish it had US 3G. No other phone keyboard I have ever used measured up to that phone... I wonder if I could use it as a bluetooth keyboard....
Well, I have been forced into going back to my E71 while my Galaxy SII is under going warranty repair (it refused to connect to the mobile network one day after running it's battery flat).
What I miss most is my calendar syncing, and a decent imap email client that doesn't bomb when you have a few emails in the inbox. As others have said the smartphones are way better for web browsing. The E71's user interface seems just awkward and somewhat counter intuitive. I actually like the physical keyboard better then the touch screen keyboard (doesn't take up screen real estate) but accessing the extended maps is a bit of a pain. I reacon the shift key is in the wrong place and should be in the bottom outside corner as it's used more. But then it's only been a few days and I'll no doubt get used to it again.
I'd really love to make it run android and might give it a crack once I've got my SGSII back.
yeah I could. I have a Nokia e5 as a back up and it does all of the essentials and is way better to type on than my current touch screen phone is. I would miss the syncing abilities of android, and the entertainment possibilities of the nice big screen.... and apps...but I'd definitely survive.
I still can a spare copy of my sim that goes in my Nokia E71 as I use it all the time when I go on camping trips and long distance when I would be away from my charger for a extended period of time. It is hardy phone and the battery life is legendary.
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