The mobile phone thread [Archive]

Tryxst3r

12-04-2009, 12:26 PM

My friend has the Samsung Omnia, he loves it, but hates the battery, last for 2 days then must be charged again. The manual also says that you cant leave the battery overnight to charge, it can only be charged till it is full, then you must unplug it, otherwise it can damage. Dont know if its true.

I have good news for your friend then, there is a ROM upgrade that came out about 2 months ago. Really useful as it extends the battery life by 100%, and changes some other things. You can find it here (http://www.samsungblog.co.za/blog/mobi/2009/02/samsung-omnia-i900-firmware-now-available-download).

Just remember it is a ROM update, so if something goes wrong, it may turn your friend's phone into a very expensive brick, and Samsung does not cover for it if things go wrong. I used it on mine. Things went wrong. It still works. :P

MonGooS

12-04-2009, 03:27 PM

Blackberry, acts as a handy camera and ipod ^_^

Also if I'm really in the middle of nowhere it acts as a good web browser.

Obi Two Kenobi

12-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Samsung M620. I will not carry coals

Aesir

12-04-2009, 05:15 PM

Samsung D600.

Awesome phone, 3 years on and it still rocks, will be sad the day I have to let it go.

FaNbOy

12-04-2009, 05:45 PM

I just got a Samsung Beatbox (M3200) about 3 days ago. It's so perfect for me.

Cats

12-04-2009, 05:49 PM

I've got a Sony Ericsson C902. I love how it lights up when you open the camera <3

onona

12-04-2009, 05:53 PM

iPhone 3G

Machine

12-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Samsung D500... old but does the job.

Gazza_N

12-04-2009, 06:37 PM

Nokia 3310. ^________^

No, seriously.

Azimuth

12-04-2009, 06:49 PM

I have one with buttons.

I hate phones. Passionately.

.dB

12-04-2009, 06:51 PM

Another N73 user here. I'm really attached to it, super functional, quality resolution but still nice and small. <3.

cov1e_stalker

12-04-2009, 07:04 PM

A dying 4 year old SE K700i , soon to be replaced by a Nokia 5800XM.

xtingu1sh

12-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Nokia N81 and Imate JASJAM (wanting to sell)

GeometriX

12-04-2009, 08:09 PM

I have a Nokia N78. Bit of a disappointment at first, considering I got it like two months before the N79 came out and fixed all the niggly little problems, but with all of that out of the way I really dig it now. I've been a SE fan for ages but they just didn't have anything decent when it was time to upgrade.

Cpt.Monde

12-04-2009, 08:32 PM

Motorola Z6. The bluetooth headset is teh best one I've had.

Xm@niac!

12-04-2009, 08:44 PM

I use smoke signals. That is if my pigeons fail.

cr@zydude

12-04-2009, 08:59 PM

I started out with a Nokia 3310, then moved on to a 3200. That ended up in the wash, and I got a crappy Motorola. The Motorola decided to stop charging at some point. Next I got a Samsung X660, which ended up in a class of water. I'm now using a Samsung X530.

I don't have the best luck with phones and don't need fancy features so they're all pretty basic.

Sir PaniCore

12-04-2009, 09:02 PM

I have the Sony ericson W910i Great phone with a major flaw: It turns off by its f*cking self every ten f*cking minutes.

.:Enigma:.

12-04-2009, 10:31 PM

Samsung D900i :) meh, I like it.

_joejoe_

12-04-2009, 10:45 PM

Heeeeey! A Techno topic I can actually understand! XD

Sony Ericsson

It has Rainbow Islands on it! Its a fun game! :)

Elyaradine

12-04-2009, 11:52 PM

A black Nokia N82. If it didn't restart every now and then for some reason unknown to me, I'd love it. As things are, it's just "pretty decent".

Cleric

13-04-2009, 01:17 AM

So no other BlackBerry users? I'm surprised.

Frozenfireside

13-04-2009, 09:49 AM

I'm using this!
http://news.cnet.com/i/ne/p/2006/53nokiaE61_400x334.jpg
which I love because it's sooo useful
I do however want to upgrade to this:
http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/nokiae75.jpg
It splits in half so you can have a QWERTY KB but I like it as well because it looks so good.
It has raw TCP/IP so you can telnet and send net commands to servers or computers to remotely control them.

Ch@pS

13-04-2009, 05:42 PM

Nokia 3250, best phone ever made, ever. :)

But I can upgrade, just stuck on which phone to choose. I like the N85 but I duno, the 5800 is also very sweet.

Xm@niac!

13-04-2009, 05:51 PM

Nokia in my eyes is the most reliable there is. I am not on contract :( but really want to upgrade aswell. The N73 recieved some good comments in this thread, think I must go for it, even if it is not the newest in the N-series.

Sven

13-04-2009, 06:55 PM

HTC TyTn II, the so-called Kaiser platform. The Windows Mobile interface is clunky and irritating, but the functionality and versatility of the little thing is quite handy. Connectivity is brilliant as well - WiFi, HSDPA, 3G, etc.

It's now somewhat outdated and tends to be quite unreliable. The battery life is pretty short.

G8crasha

13-04-2009, 07:32 PM

I'm using an Omnia, but I hate the GPS abilities. I would expect it to work far better than it does.

Serminigo

14-04-2009, 02:21 PM

I'm using this!

which I love because it's sooo useful
I do however want to upgrade to this:

It splits in half so you can have a QWERTY KB but I like it as well because it looks so good.
It has raw TCP/IP so you can telnet and send net commands to servers or computers to remotely control them.

That looks really similar tot he E70. I can't see why you would need to send net commands on the go, but the keyboard looks cool.

HolyMackerel

14-04-2009, 02:50 PM

I have the Samsung D900i. Not a bad phone if you're that into saving battery life etc. It does however not have 3G, but all other functions makes it quite usable for someone like me who needs to occasionally go onto Facebook or send a text message or phone someone.

pArkEr

14-04-2009, 05:06 PM

Sony Ericsson K750i. Good music phone, except the earphones brake very easily, have already broken two.
And the joystick must be the worst in mobile phone history. If you have the phone, you'd know.

Serminigo

14-04-2009, 09:39 PM

Sony Ericsson phones are good for music, especially the walkman series, but they are clunky as hell.

Takiro

14-04-2009, 10:18 PM

I'v got a Nokia 3500c. I want something else T_T my phone is really boring.

maxdamage

15-04-2009, 12:00 AM

Samsung D500... old but does the job.

Same here.I filled virtually all of my cellphone's 90megs of shared memory with pics,vids,etc....Don't like the fact that I cannot use java apps to surf the net or check my gmail????I have to use the browser that comes with the cellphone to check my mail,etc..... :@

It is busy failing atm as sometimes the slider causes the cellphone's os\firmware to "crash" and I have to move the top part to the left and right until the screen goes back to normal.Thats what happens when you take hand me downs from people who do not care how they take care of their stuff.

Going to upgrade to my dad's D-900i when he makes up his mind on which cellphone to upgrade to.

Serminigo

16-04-2009, 06:27 PM

D500 is really old. I remember when it first came out i thought it was the most awesome phone, but now it looks a bit plain.

Xm@niac!

16-04-2009, 06:50 PM

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu11/Xmaniac_bucket/oldphone.jpg?t=1239900585

Hey, it still works.

Serminigo

16-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Yeah but that's not mobile.

Xm@niac!

16-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Yeah but that's not mobile.

Hmm, so much for the funny side of it.

Anyway. I held a LAN this past weekend, and did not feel that I was sitting on my Nokia 2630, as soon as I did realize it, it was too late. The whole screen cracked and is now ******up. That kind of sucked. Now I have my sister's old stupid Nokia 6103..

Serminigo

17-04-2009, 05:06 PM

You shouldn't keep your phone in your backpocket, I know some morons who ave dropped their phones into the gosh durn toilet.

Machine

17-04-2009, 06:18 PM

Same here.I filled virtually all of my cellphone's 90megs of shared memory with pics,vids,etc....Don't like the fact that I cannot use java apps to surf the net or check my gmail????I have to use the browser that comes with the cellphone to check my mail,etc..... :@

It is busy failing atm as sometimes the slider causes the cellphone's os\firmware to "crash" and I have to move the top part to the left and right until the screen goes back to normal.Thats what happens when you take hand me downs from people who do not care how they take care of their stuff.

Going to upgrade to my dad's D-900i when he makes up his mind on which cellphone to upgrade to.

I got Opera Mini 3 working just fine on my D500... I use it to surf most sites... (obviously non flash)

and I got Rayman and that one Pool game... that's pretty cool.

So, Java apps do work on the D500, but only older ones. Like you cant use the new Opera Mini version 4.

Xm@niac!

17-04-2009, 06:36 PM

You shouldn't keep your phone in your backpocket, I know some morons who ave dropped their phones into the gosh durn toilet.

Yeah, but the phone was so thin, I hardly felt it. Oh well, I learned the hard way.
I do have the LG KG800 but it's battery life is a total waste of time.

maxdamage

18-04-2009, 01:46 AM

I got Opera Mini 3 working just fine on my D500... I use it to surf most sites... (obviously non flash)

and I got Rayman and that one Pool game... that's pretty cool.

So, Java apps do work on the D500, but only older ones. Like you cant use the new Opera Mini version 4.

I have Opera Mini 3 installed and can run it but I cannot surf the net for some unknown reason??Same with the Gmail app.I can run it but cannot access my mail through the net??Besides I hopefully will be upgrading to my dad's D-900i in the next couple of days so no worries with the problems with my D-500... :D

Angemon

18-04-2009, 04:24 AM

Atticus

19-04-2009, 03:19 PM

I have an i-mate K-Jam.

I'm pretty happy with it considering it was given to me. I -love- the qwerty keyboard and all the lil things such as I can keep documents of Word, Excel etc. Comes in very handy.

However I have fallen in love with the HTC Dream. First phone with Google's new Android os. Looks reeeaaal nice :) Can't wait when it comes out here.

skelektron

20-04-2009, 10:44 PM

Nokia 2760 or 'El Cheapo' depending on who your friends are. Pretty decent little clamshell type phone with a head-set that can mysteriously disappear for months, only to be discovered under the carpet...

maxdamage

20-04-2009, 11:09 PM

I have Opera Mini 3 installed and can run it but I cannot surf the net for some unknown reason??Same with the Gmail app.I can run it but cannot access my mail through the net??Besides I hopefully will be upgrading to my dad's D-900i in the next couple of days so no worries with the problems with my D-500... :D

I upgraded to a Samsung D-900i from my D-500 earlier today and had to individually copy 148 pics,8 vids and 7 songs to the phone and my right thumb feels kinda funny atm.....

maxdamage

24-04-2009, 11:11 PM

Samsung D900i - I just hate having to press "yes" all the time when a java app asks "do you want to send information?" because there is no "always answer yes" option, yet there is an "always answer no" option... go figure. Also I expected the photo quality to be better otherwise it is a good phone.

I have a problem with my D-900i.I installed the gmaill ap and it doersn't even start what happens is that the app launches but then gives me an error message "JAVA game error! and goes back to the app menu.Other app that I have downloaded work like opera mini browser v4.whatever and some other ones as well??

Frozenfireside

26-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Samsung cellphones suck.
I never want another one. I had a D600 but it's such rubbish. Nice screen and thats it.

G8crasha

29-04-2009, 12:24 PM

Samsung i900 Omnia. Nice for web-browsing, movies, music . Good Variety of programs. Crap camera.

Snap! My GPS is kinda crap at the moment, but other than that, I dig the phone.

Azraphael

29-04-2009, 12:42 PM

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT get a Nokia N70. Even if you get it for free, it has to be the worst phone in the world and is let down by stupid, irritating and niggling little problems that all ad up to become a real pain in the sphincter. For example, the keypad. Now I am not the biggest person in the world, in fact my fingers are relatively thin, but whenever I try to scroll down, say for instance, through my contacts, my finger hits the 2 key which automatically takes you to the top of the list. This is particularly irritating when you are going through your contacts beginning with "T". And to think that I "upgraded" from a Sony Erricsson K750i, which I may ad, was the best phone I ever had.

Fredder

30-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Sony Ericsson K810i. Good phone, has not given me any problems. Not big on using my phone for all sorts of stuff. Just as a phone or camera.

riezo

05-05-2009, 11:53 AM

Im still with my gereatric Sony Ericcson K750i, its good enough for me, so I dont see why I should upgrade.
And when I do upgrade its gonna be Nokia or Sony Ericsson

Wesley

06-05-2009, 02:08 PM

I'd like to draw everyone's attention to a very good value-for-money phone, the Nokia 5610 Expressmusic. I sat with my mom this morning mulling over a potential upgrade for her, and this is what we found:

http://techhook.com/img/Nokia_5610_XpressMusic.jpg

Here's a review. (http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5610_xpressmusic-review-199.php) Methinks its money well spent.

High-quality construction, steel highlights
3G support with video calls
2.2" TFT QVGA display
3 megapixel camera with autofocus
UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
Advanced music functions, radio with RDS
Stereo Bluetooth
Good keypad
microSD memory card slot

Tryxst3r

06-05-2009, 03:06 PM

I'd like to draw everyone's attention to a very good value-for-money phone, the Nokia 5610 Expressmusic.

Brilliant phone. My mate has one, and gave his dad's N95 back to him after he got it as an upgrade.

vii

06-05-2009, 06:28 PM

I have a Samsung F700. Quite nice for a low end touch screen phone...

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT get a Nokia N70. Even if you get it for free, it has to be the worst phone in the world and is let down by stupid, irritating and niggling little problems that all ad up to become a real pain in the sphincter. For example, the keypad. Now I am not the biggest person in the world, in fact my fingers are relatively thin, but whenever I try to scroll down, say for instance, through my contacts, my finger hits the 2 key which automatically takes you to the top of the list. This is particularly irritating when you are going through your contacts beginning with "T". And to think that I "upgraded" from a Sony Erricsson K750i, which I may ad, was the best phone I ever had.

LIES!!!! My N70 is honestly the best phone I've ever had. It was durable(fell down flights upon flights of stairs), wasn't that fast, but for its price it could do almost anything. I absolutely adore that phone...

roskii

07-05-2009, 11:19 AM

Sony Ericsson C902, Bond's phone :D

H2O

09-05-2009, 07:02 PM

the samsung f480 is the best phone i've ever had

icebreaker202

09-05-2009, 08:37 PM

I have a D600 but im getting a M3200 next week.

Azraphael

11-05-2009, 05:22 PM

I have a Samsung F700. Quite nice for a low end touch screen phone...

LIES!!!! My N70 is honestly the best phone I've ever had. It was durable(fell down flights upon flights of stairs), wasn't that fast, but for its price it could do almost anything. I absolutely adore that phone...

I'm not disputing the fact that it's well made, in fact every time it's fallen apart it's clipped back together again pretty easily :P It's more just the functionality of it all. Another stupid design fault is that the key-guard de-activates if the camera cover opens. Extremely irritating when you only get x amount of airtime a month, only to learn it's been wasted on random calls.

vii

11-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Sir PaniCore

11-05-2009, 08:03 PM

My W910i Has the greatest feature.......it turns off by itself........every 10 freaking minutes...........****!!!!

Wesley

11-05-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm not disputing the fact that it's well made, in fact every time it's fallen apart it's clipped back together again pretty easily :P It's more just the functionality of it all. Another stupid design fault is that the key-guard de-activates if the camera cover opens. Extremely irritating when you only get x amount of airtime a month, only to learn it's been wasted on random calls.

I hate that problem with my mom's N70. I type with both hands on the phone, and if my fingers slide down the slightest bit...bye-bye to your well-typed message! :-" I was not amused with the quirks of that phone.

My W910i Has the greatest feature.......it turns off by itself........every 10 freaking minutes...........****!!!!

Power saving feature? lol

This is a HUGE (http://www.google.co.za/search?q=sony+ericsson+w910i+keeps+on+turning+itse lf+off&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) problem though. It seems to happen to a large majority of the W910i users.

127-post long Support thread specifically for the phone =0 (http://www.expansys-usa.com/ft.aspx?k=100720)

Mobile-Phones UK reviewers weren't safe from the problems either - the article has a ****load of comments about the phone's performance. (http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-w910i.htm) Recommended Buys UK had 1233 reviews of the phone and it just scraped 3 stars 0_0

The Vodafone (http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2561) forums have offered a solution, which almost makes it official that the phone had a paltry OS from the start. Using Sony Ericsson's Update Service (http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/phones/detailed/updateservices?cc=ZA&lc=en) to update the software and firmware apparently fixes the issues and even gives you extra performance. Reminds one of Vista somehow, doesn't it? :-P

Sir PaniCore

11-05-2009, 09:21 PM

I hate that problem with my mom's N70. I type with both hands on the phone, and if my fingers slide down the slightest bit...bye-bye to your well-typed message! :-" I was not amused with the quirks of that phone.

Power saving feature? lol

This is a HUGE (http://www.google.co.za/search?q=sony+ericsson+w910i+keeps+on+turning+itse lf+off&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) problem though. It seems to happen to a large majority of the W910i users.

127-post long Support thread specifically for the phone =0 (http://www.expansys-usa.com/ft.aspx?k=100720)

Mobile-Phones UK reviewers weren't safe from the problems either - the article has a ****load of comments about the phone's performance. (http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/sony-ericsson-w910i.htm) Recommended Buys UK had 1233 reviews of the phone and it just scraped 3 stars 0_0

The Vodafone (http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2561) forums have offered a solution, which almost makes it official that the phone had a paltry OS from the start. Using Sony Ericsson's Update Service (http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/phones/detailed/updateservices?cc=ZA&lc=en) to update the software and firmware apparently fixes the issues and even gives you extra performance. Reminds one of Vista somehow, doesn't it? :-P

Oh geez thank you for that link im currently downloading the new software package and I hope it works and once again thanx!!

The thing is its a great phone with just one huge flaw!

maxdamage

12-05-2009, 03:15 AM

It appears my dad overcharged my phone when he was using it as he kept charging it when it went from 3 bar to 2 bar. :(I have been using it like it should be since I got it but the battery doesn't last long... Maybe 5\6 days under moderate use. :(

Chevron

12-05-2009, 06:02 AM

Five to six days with moderate use is great. Do you have a mono screen phone? ;-)

I'm happy if i can go two days without charging.

Regarding your issue though, just let the phone get completely used up before charging. In other words let it actually completely switch off before charging it. After a couple weeks it should be back to normal.

Toi

12-05-2009, 08:06 AM

I have:

C902 Bond Edition. Absolutely brilliant phone.
N81. Have nothing bad to say about it.
E71. Awesome phone, only crit, the miniature sized buttons.

I would recommend all three phones but if I had to pick only one it would be the SE C902.

maxdamage

12-05-2009, 11:22 PM

TiNRiB

12-05-2009, 11:40 PM

Wanbalans

13-05-2009, 05:45 PM

i got an iPhone, and its only overpriced here in S.A, if you buy it in the UK or US it will cost bout half the price. And if you jailbreak it, it is so much more usefull and so easy these days

Squirly

13-05-2009, 05:48 PM

I'm getting myself the E51 in a week or two. It's the only phone with wifi in my contract range sooo... *shrug* - but I've had it before on a previous contract and I was pretty happy with it.

Only this time I'm going for the silver instead of black. You know, for a change of pace. :|

Wesley

13-05-2009, 10:09 PM

I didn't think it was worth starting a thread for this, so what do you think about the following....

Recommend me a phone

Between R1000-R3000

EDIT:

I had a great time with my Samsung i600, till I got robbed, is the i900 worth it?

Well, this will be different from my usual PC-part hunting ^_^ I have an unfortunate love for Nokia phones, let me warn you though. Sorry dude, but I don't know a lot about Samsung phones anymore, just the i900 Omnia. Lets see what I can find:

Nokia:
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=694&makeId=7&makeName=Nokia) @ R2050 from CaCell (http://www.jump.co.za/product/nokia-5310-9196856.htm)
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=676&makeId=7&makeName=Nokia) @ R2650 from CaCall (http://www.jump.co.za/product/nokia-5610-xpressmusic-9412513.htm)
Nokia 5320 XpressMusic (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/products/4346487/Nokia+5320+XpressMusic/) @ R2750 from CaCell (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/4346487/Nokia+5320+XpressMusic/) (my favourite Nokia phone by far)
Nokia 6124 Classic (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=723&makeId=7&makeName=Nokia)@ R2925 from Nivo (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/3595991/Nokia+6124+Classic/)

LG:
LG KS360 Qwerty (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=802&makeId=11&makeName=LG) @ R1600 from CaCell (http://www.jump.co.za/product/lg-ks360-15381254.htm) (the Vodacom site inaccurately lists the phone as having an 8MP camera, but it really has a 2MP one)
LG KP500 Cookie (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/products/7550573/LG+KP500+Cookie+(UK%2C+Brown_Red)/) @ R1935 from eXpansys (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/7550573/LG+KP500+Cookie+(UK%2C+Brown_Red)/)
LG KU990 Viewty (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/products/2043602/LG+KU990+Viewty/) @ R2510 from eXpansys
(http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/2043602/LG+KU990+Viewty/)

Its not the most expansive list I could make, but this was all researched in the space of 40min. For the money, and the features, I would go with the LG Viewty, simple because it looks like everything I ever wanted in a phone (read the review (http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_ku990_viewty-review-167p3.php)). Its a tie between the Nokia 5320 and the Viewty, and the Viewty gets my vote.

Wanbalans

13-05-2009, 10:30 PM

Well, this will be different from my usual PC-part hunting ^_^ I have an unfortunate love for Nokia phones, let me warn you though. Sorry dude, but I don't know a lot about Samsung phones anymore, just the i900 Omnia. Lets see what I can find:

Nokia:
Nokia 5310 XpressMusic (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=694&makeId=7&makeName=Nokia) @ R2050 from CaCell (http://www.jump.co.za/product/nokia-5310-9196856.htm)
Nokia 5610 XpressMusic (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=676&makeId=7&makeName=Nokia) @ R2650 from CaCall (http://www.jump.co.za/product/nokia-5610-xpressmusic-9412513.htm)
Nokia 5320 XpressMusic (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/products/4346487/Nokia+5320+XpressMusic/) @ R2750 from CaCell (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/4346487/Nokia+5320+XpressMusic/) (my favourite Nokia phone by far)
Nokia 6124 Classic (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=723&makeId=7&makeName=Nokia)@ R2925 from Nivo (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/3595991/Nokia+6124+Classic/)

LG:
LG KS360 Qwerty (http://www.vodacom.co.za/pcri.do?action=detail&phonemodelId=802&makeId=11&makeName=LG) @ R1600 from CaCell (http://www.jump.co.za/product/lg-ks360-15381254.htm) (the Vodacom site inaccurately lists the phone as having an 8MP camera, but it really has a 2MP one)
LG KP500 Cookie (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/products/7550573/LG+KP500+Cookie+(UK%2C+Brown_Red)/) @ R1935 from eXpansys (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/7550573/LG+KP500+Cookie+(UK%2C+Brown_Red)/)
LG KU990 Viewty (http://www.pricecheck.co.za/products/2043602/LG+KU990+Viewty/) @ R2510 from eXpansys
(http://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers/2043602/LG+KU990+Viewty/)

Its not the most expansive list I could make, but this was all researched in the space of 40min. For the money, and the features, I would go with the LG Viewty, simple because it looks like everything I ever wanted in a phone (read the review (http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_ku990_viewty-review-167p3.php)). Its a tie between the Nokia 5320 and the Viewty, and the Viewty gets my vote.

LG Viewty is the worst phone you can buy at the moment, I would go for the nokia 5320, good phone for a good price

Wesley

14-05-2009, 12:12 AM

LG Viewty is the worst phone you can buy at the moment, I would go for the nokia 5320, good phone for a good price

Why is it the worst phone anyone can get at the moment?

Edit: I'm also a touch-screen fanboi, I'd love to own something like the Nokia 5800 or the LEGENDARY iPhone ^_^

Wanbalans

14-05-2009, 01:46 AM

Why is it the worst phone anyone can get at the moment?

Edit: I'm also a touch-screen fanboi, I'd love to own something like the Nokia 5800 or the LEGENDARY iPhone ^_^

Well my brother bought one and the touch screen was realy crap he had to push a button like 3 times before it worked, it's got a pretty good camera but when we tried to transfer it to a pc it did not work, we phoned lg and they said they don't support vista while we made it clear that we tried to use it on a laptop with xp on it, and later vista but didn't work. So yea, rather go for the 5800 it's an excelent phone, nokia has done an awesome job with it. Aparently they are releasing new firmware for the iPhone soon, can't wait for that. Maybe we just had bad luck with that viewty but I have never been a fan of lg phones

Wesley

14-05-2009, 02:21 AM

Well my brother bought one and the touch screen was realy crap he had to push a button like 3 times before it worked, it's got a pretty good camera but when we tried to transfer it to a pc it did not work, we phoned lg and they said they don't support vista while we made it clear that we tried to use it on a laptop with xp on it, and later vista but didn't work.

Aha, you phones techies who had no idea what they were into ^_^ But those problems were minimal for the majority of users. A quick software update fixes the issues, and I haven't seen any entries in the LG Forums for people with problems with the phone yet.

Wanbalans

14-05-2009, 11:14 AM

Aha, you phones techies who had no idea what they were into ^_^ But those problems were minimal for the majority of users. A quick software update fixes the issues, and I haven't seen any entries in the LG Forums for people with problems with the phone yet.

We were prob just unlucky, but the nokia 5800 is the best phone you can get atm at a reasonable price. It is probably more than the Viewty but definetely worth the money

maxdamage

16-05-2009, 12:09 AM

My D-900i is actually awesome!I love it!Going to d\l the bolt java browser (http://www.boltbrowser.com) for my d-900i. :D Note the bolt browser is stil a beta version.

Chevron

17-05-2009, 02:51 PM

TiNRiB

18-05-2009, 10:38 PM

Thanks for the input everyone... Not a big fan of LG phones, and I kind of hate the N range Nokia. (Havent used the higher end ones, but the N series OS is just way too delayed.)

Wesley

18-05-2009, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the input everyone... Not a big fan of LG phones, and I kind of hate the N range Nokia. (Havent used the higher end ones, but the N series OS is just way too delayed.)

I'd like to contest that. My mother had to replace her 5610 because of a slider failure, and on my recommendation got the 5320 instead. I think its the most responsive S60 phone I've ever used, its way quicker to do things than many other higher-priced Nokia Smartphones. And its bloody cheap, too.

Banlam

19-05-2009, 01:00 AM

End of last year I got myself a Nokia E51 on contract with MTN. R78pm = Phone + R100 airtime + 25sms + CLID

I really like it. Lots of nice functions which I've missed on previous phones ( I know other phones offer the same stuff) multi-taskign for one with a Symbian OS, it can open MS Office files, PDFs and ZIP files. Also handles my IMAP e-mail quite nicely.

Relatively small phone, fits nicely in pocket, battery life is pretty decent.

Only gripe is that it doesn't charge via the USB, although a plus is that it uses a mini USB cable for data.

kolle_hond

19-05-2009, 01:54 AM

I miss my old 5610 expressmusic :'(
The w910i I have at the moment is basically the exact same even though it doesn't have the same feel about it, I just wish the motion sensing could be used in more apps.

Fault

22-05-2009, 04:36 PM

I have a Samsung i450 and love it to complete bits!
It is sort of a cross or hybrid...a Samsung phone with a Nokia Symbian OS, brilliant.
(I know it's a tad outdated now :( )

Miz3r

23-05-2009, 05:16 PM

anybody got the new LG kp500? looks pretty good

Miz3r

23-05-2009, 05:17 PM

http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_kp500_cookie-pictures-2536.php
heres link
soz for dbl post

GeometriX

23-05-2009, 05:30 PM

Use the edit button in future to make any changes to your original post. That way there's no need to double post.

Miz3r

23-05-2009, 10:05 PM

that is very true, didnt notice it when i was typing though , soz

cov1e_stalker

24-05-2009, 12:09 AM

I can't decide if i should get the Sony Ericsson W705 (http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_w705-2585.php) now or wait for the W995 (http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_w995-2682.php)

Wanbalans

25-05-2009, 04:12 PM

I would def go for the 995, the 705 is nice but the 995 got the better camera and beter overall rating.

cov1e_stalker

25-05-2009, 11:21 PM

I would def go for the 995, the 705 is nice but the 995 got the better camera and beter overall rating.

Indeed , also it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and too much other stuff , only one problem, it hasn't been released yet.

Wesley

25-05-2009, 11:36 PM

Indeed , also it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and too much other stuff , only one problem, it hasn't been released yet.

The W995 also gets my vote, but mostly for the camera, the audio jack, the option to save messages to the included memory card, and the extremely impressive wireless internet options. Damn, as an internet modem that thing would fly. For personal taste, though, I wouldn't buy it, mainly because my heart belongs to a Cookie. Or perhaps I'm a touch-screen slut ;-)

Squirly

02-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Heh. So my cell phone provider of choice doesn't have the E51 and they don't know when they're getting new ones. But that's okay, because come the new month (ie: now) there's a new phone in the range. The N78.

Yay! My new phone will be here on friday.

GeometriX

02-06-2009, 06:42 PM

Dude... Nag them for the N79 rather - you won't regret waiting for it. The N79 fixes all the niggly little things wrong with the N78 and it costs the same. It's also been out for months now so your SP should have it (or at least should be able to get it). I have an N78; wish I waited for the N79 rather.

Squirly

03-06-2009, 09:01 AM

It's the N78 or bust. The amount of phones they have is pitiful, compared to what's out there - but at least I don't have to take the SE W595 or soemthing.

Nokia or DEATH!

Necro101

08-06-2009, 04:55 PM

Personally I can't wait for the new Omnia to come out.

Atticus

08-06-2009, 05:10 PM

Just got the Nokia 5800 and I absolutely LOVE it. The touch screen is very impressive. I have huge hands so was concerned about the typing but really, Nokia couldn't have done a better job with it. And getting an 8gb memory card with it was the cherry on the top :)

@@GJC@@

08-06-2009, 05:54 PM

Personally I can't wait for the new Omnia to come out.

Are you talking about the Omnia HD. Anyway I have a N81 2GB, nice phone just a few glitches sometimes, but updating the software should help.

H2O

09-06-2009, 03:25 PM

got the samsung f480 a few weeks ago it it an excellent phone

MK4 GTI 20VT

11-06-2009, 09:12 PM

I have a SE P1i and a Nokia N95 2GB (old phone, now back up). Im getting a iPhone next month, cant wait :)

Wesley

11-06-2009, 10:24 PM

I have a SE P1i and a Nokia N95 2GB (old phone, now back up). Im getting a iPhone next month, cant wait :)

I hate the iPhone. I will never be able to afford it, and its waaayyyy too much fun to play with, and addictive, and awesome, and loud, and colourful, and fruity, and...gawdammit I hate the iPhone! :-P

Pietersielie

17-06-2009, 09:56 PM

I have the Sony Ericsson C902 but some how, it is a phone made for bloging, I just simpli dont use that function at all except for the remote controll function that is really sweet:)

ShadowHunter

18-06-2009, 12:55 PM

I have a Sony Ericsson W715 now..
But before I had a N73 and before THAT i had a v360v

cov1e_stalker

18-06-2009, 09:36 PM

I have a Sony Ericsson W715 now..
But before I had a N73 and before THAT i had a v360v

And !!!!!!!!!!!!! what is it like , nice camera ? , has it got good speakers ?
sorry , im just planning on getting it or its BIG brother.

cr@zydude

19-06-2009, 07:48 AM

I got a Nokia E65, it seems quite nice, but is taking a while to get used to.

Evil_Shoez

19-06-2009, 07:19 PM

I got a 5800 Xpress music, very happy with it. Would Recommend it to anyone :)

Trevor

19-06-2009, 09:29 PM

I am using my nokia 6210 navigater to browes the web

Chibi

22-06-2009, 09:21 PM

i have a nokia 1100 which is starting to fall apart after almost 5 years. what decent, not too expencive cellphones are out there to replace this damaged one of mine?

BTROG

29-06-2009, 09:58 PM

I plan on buying the N78, anybody have experience with this phone and if so is it a good phone?

goleastro

06-07-2009, 07:53 PM

I have the the sony ericsson w890i. Awsome phone, besides the petite keys

Inferium

06-07-2009, 08:24 PM

Nothing beats the nokia 1610.

http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/nokia_1610.jpg

TiNRiB

07-07-2009, 12:15 AM

I just picked up a 2nd hand Nokia E90... Haven't been playing round with it much yet, but thus far I can't complain about it.

Need to get it working the way I want now first. Anyone else have any experience with it?

sualk

15-07-2009, 09:13 AM

I have a "Sony Ericsson W350i".
I'm over getting the most up to date phones.
Been there done that.Can keep the touch screens etc.

cov1e_stalker

15-07-2009, 05:01 PM

I have some money to blow on a nice phone , i have narrowed my choices down to the HTC magic , the i900 omnia or the Xperia X1. Any advice ?

TiNRiB

18-07-2009, 12:52 PM

From my experience, you can't go wrong with HTC, though I'm not familiar with the Magic. I hate the omnia... Well I've only really had a good experience with one Samsung and that was the i600. Just my 2c though.

Chevron

18-07-2009, 06:06 PM

I have some money to blow on a nice phone , i have narrowed my choices down to the HTC magic , the i900 omnia or the Xperia X1. Any advice ?

I'd take the x1.

H2O

18-07-2009, 08:42 PM

I have some money to blow on a nice phone , i have narrowed my choices down to the HTC magic , the i900 omnia or the Xperia X1. Any advice ?

i'd take the HTC magic

Stalker 103

18-07-2009, 08:44 PM

I have a pitiful LGKG290. Any one wanting to mock me please send all messages to me.

Sanguinus08

19-07-2009, 06:02 PM

i own a motorola V360v. dont need anything more than that.

hhonneysett

26-07-2009, 11:59 AM

I have a Samsung f480. I think its a pretty kif touchscreen but the way you play games sucks:down:

Demikid

26-07-2009, 04:24 PM

i'm looking for a cellphone contract that comes with an xbox 360 if you know of one tell me what model xbox it comes with e.g:arcade,pro,elite

Icenflame

27-07-2009, 02:17 PM

got me the HTC Touch Diamond it works although I could ask for more talk time but I can skype on it which is cool for the work i do.

TiNRiB

27-07-2009, 04:38 PM

i'm looking for a cellphone contract that comes with an xbox 360 if you know of one tell me what model xbox it comes with e.g:arcade,pro,elite

I have not seen any contracts with the Pro or Elite consoles. All arcade. I got mine in this manner. However, those were the original XBox arcades, so no memory card & games. I own a Pro console as well, and the only downer about the arcade is that it does not come with the component cables. So if you are not HD ready, the arcade is still a brilliant console.

mr3manuel

29-07-2009, 12:04 PM

5800 xpress music

Krss

02-08-2009, 12:42 PM

My friend has the Omnia, hates it because it's touch screen =) I have a SonyEriccson C902 right now, it's a lovely phone but I've dropped it so many times that the back doesn't fit anymore lol =), the only problem is it doesn't let me set a picture for the new Mxit =(.

The Dash

02-08-2009, 04:49 PM

Nokia 5000.

Just got it today. Not bad. One major gripe-the typing speed is super slow and lags far behind, and im not a particularly fast typer

H3R3T1C

03-08-2009, 08:46 PM

ATM, I have a Nokia 6234, which I had bought with my first salary way back in 2007...it is still with me but it is dying from various causes, for eg. when I was working on the roads with the reaction wardens I used it as a weapon by chucking it at a suspect like a brick. I'll always enjoy the keypad as it is responsive and my main phone in terms of mxit and opera mini, I like the character support and it's functionality and very LOUD stereo speakers.

I also have a Samsung M3200 BEATBOX-Edition, it is a brilliant phone with minor gripes, like the texting (I'm used to my Nokia 6234 in that way to be able to get all the symbols on every button without having to firstly going into sub-menu's then scrolling and then selecting the symbol you need and then you find the symbol to be on the end of what you have typed when you had been trying to use an apostrophe to show ommision) or the music manager on the phone tends to select completely different tracks and adds them to the playlist instead of your wanted tracks, it only adds the correct ones' if you select them by artist copy the whole set of that artist over and then individually delete those that you don't want/ you add each track individually to the playlist. The speakers you get is pure win...I like to plug in my Genius 2.1 PC Speakers into the 3.5 mm headphone jack and then the speakers you get with the phone into it's mini-usb port, and then I irk the Vuvuzela-Squadron that lives behind me...it also takes decent pics.

EP1

04-08-2009, 02:20 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on the nokia e63 or samsung star? Mtn's running some killer deals.

x-scon

05-08-2009, 06:43 PM

I have the HTC S710. I got it for R500 about a year ago, so no official complaints. I haven't used the slide-out qwerty keyboard in months though. Predictive text is awesome!
I can't wait for the HTC Hero to make it's way to our shores. Android looks great!

Wesley

05-08-2009, 07:54 PM

Anyone have any thoughts on the nokia e63 or samsung star? Mtn's running some killer deals.

Nokia E63 review: E for Economy (http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_e63-review-305.php)

Samsung S5230 Star review: Hot starlet (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s5230_star-review-372.php)

I usually find that GSM Arena have very informative reviews and stats pages, much more so than magazines or other websites. I personally don't like the design of the E63 or any phone that emulates the Blackberry's style, because I can't get my head around the mini-keyboard in front of me. The Star is a phone I would actually like, but the LG Cookie is much better.

I have the HTC S710. I got it for R500 about a year ago, so no official complaints. I haven't used the slide-out qwerty keyboard in months though. Predictive text is awesome!
I can't wait for the HTC Hero to make it's way to our shores. Android looks great!

I'm also eager to give Android a try, but the HTC Magic, which comes with the newest version of Android, doesn't support Bluetooth, a big minus in my opinion since I use Bluetooth a lot to transfer stuff between my laptop and phone. I'd still get it in a heartbeat if it could run Pidgin with the MXit plugin and if it was within my price range.

HTC Magic review: Practical magic (http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_magic-review-377.php)

At least Android is a fully-functional operating system that isn't tied to any one service provider *cough* Apple iPhone *cough*. And its open-source, which means we could expect special-editions to come from different manufacturers, and built-in compatibility with Linux.

x-scon

05-08-2009, 08:23 PM

@Wesley
The HTC Hero already has a 'special' edition of Android. It's called HTC Sense. Check out coolsmartphone.com, they did an extensive review along with videos of usage over 7 days (search youtube for "7 days with HTC Hero"). I'm very impressed by Sense.

Shadow_Con

07-08-2009, 06:58 AM

Iv got the nokia 6300 and it does pretty much every thing i want it to do in terms of music, films, games and especially the internet. 1 problem is the battery life which im trying to improve. I think its a really good phone for its price.

H3R3T1C

17-12-2009, 06:25 AM

Anybody here who owns a Samsung S8003 Jet? it is a very interesting looking phone, want to know some of your personal experiences beforehand otherwise the nokia 5800 xpress music would be my 2nd choice

Scy7he

17-12-2009, 08:26 AM

My brother has the Samsung Star, its basicly the same as the Jet, just a bit fancier :p 5.1 surround sound on a phone... im sorry i dont see the point. It does seem to be a cool phone tho, the Star is really easy to use, as im sure the Jet would be too. Did u check the comparisons between the Jet and 5800 on GSMARENA? The Nokia has a Symbian OS which is cool, but other than that it seems to be lacking against the Samsung.

Oh and im still using a Sony W900i, switchblade phone ;D

Necro101

17-12-2009, 10:46 AM

I have the mighty iphone 3GS! Naturally it has been jailbroken.

Dark Prince

17-12-2009, 05:31 PM

LG KS360 (the chat one) kinda sucks cuz its super slow!

bullet

17-12-2009, 05:45 PM

SAMSUNG 765i or 675i can't remember but it has navigation which is cool but battery life sucks in nav mode.

Takiro

17-12-2009, 08:37 PM

I have the 5800 Xpress Music. Which rawks, totaly :) Great quality phone :)

If the Jet was a choice of yours (Heretick) than maybe you should look at the N97 mini. With is unbelievable.

Bonezmann

17-12-2009, 10:10 PM

I just upgraded to the Nokia 6710 Navigator. I LOVE the GPS, but the one thing is that the zooming bar beneath the screen can be super sensitive, making the maps/photos/internet zoom in and out randomly sometimes, but other than that, I adore this little piece of technology...

GeometriX

17-12-2009, 10:20 PM

Fantastic phone, that 6710 Navigator. Despite being a "GPS phone" (like, what isn't these days?), it kicks ass in its segment thanks to that beefy CPU that's needed to run the GPS smoothly.

Oh, hey why not: On topic, I'm playing with a Nokia N900 at the moment. It's pretty much the best thing in the world. Basic specs to almost (by a hair) match the iPhone, physical keyboard with slide design, 5MP camera, and a completely open Debian Linux OS that lets you do whatever the hell you want with it. It's like the Nokia Internet Tablet concept, N97 and iPhone got drunk one night and somehow spawned this little fellow.

NecroWolf

17-12-2009, 10:59 PM

I've got a Nokia N81. I'm pretty happy with it. I got it last year and it's held up well. The only problems are a crack on the gaming button(which, BTW, I've seen on 3 or 4 other N81s) and the cover for one of the speakers fell off. TodayI tried using my brother's sony x1 and it was underwhelming. The only thing I could do was surf the net...which I do on my Nokia(he had teh same complaint, that's why he went back to his W850i). The phone I'd really like to have is the N97, it looks really interesing, but on my Top up 135 contract, the likelyhood of that happening is so low I've got a better chance of winning the lotto...and I'm underage.

Bonezmann

17-12-2009, 11:09 PM

Wesley

18-12-2009, 06:55 AM

Both the N97 and N900 are amazing pieces of gadgetry. I'd love to own the N900 myself, but something like that's not going to happen in a while - I have more chance of losing my virginity and of getting a 12" Ion netbook, which would work better for me.

On the topic of the 6710 Navigator, I recently upgraded from my now-dead Nokia 3110 Classic, which was an awesome budget phone, to the Samsung i450V. Its basically a vanilla Navigator without a GPS, less memory and a slightly slower CPU, but a much better keyboard and dedicated music keys hidden away at the top. Its more like the N81 or N82 in a sense. My next phone will definitely be an N900, even if I have to buy it second-hand.

http://www.unwiredview.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/samsung-i450-symbian-phone.jpg
Samsung i450 review: Symbian sounds good (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i450-review-200.php)

ioiiooio

18-12-2009, 08:43 AM

Nokia 5600 Xpress Music. It comes at a very good price through MTN. The Nokia Music Store and the music library on the phone are fail. But besides that I love the touch screen and I'm happy with everything else.

fleshwound

18-12-2009, 11:26 AM

I got the SE Satio last weekend. It's got some really cool features apart from it's relatively small memory which I have filled already (it only has an 8Gb memory card, compared to 16Gb and 32Gb of similar phones). I'm loving it so far but I haven't found any decent apps or games for it. But it's still a major upgrade from my W850i - Don't know why I ever took that phone!

phant1m

18-12-2009, 02:19 PM

sadly i have a samsung i200. really want a iPhone 3gs or by some miracle a Nexus one

spjt07

27-12-2009, 12:21 PM

Used to have a Samsung u800, that got stolen at work so I was given my dads Nokia 3120 classic. Not a bad low level phone

Scy7he

27-12-2009, 01:42 PM

Got me a Samsung Star for xmas, needs some getting used to, typing stuff on a touch screen.

H@vOk

28-12-2009, 08:48 AM

Got me a Samsung Star for xmas, needs some getting used to, typing stuff on a touch screen.

That makes 2 of us! You really need to get Sims 3 for this phone (if bored), works great with the touch screen. Just can't seem to find nice wallpapers for this phone. (Because the wallpaper must be split in 3 sections) otherwise it looks crappy.

Scy7he

28-12-2009, 04:22 PM

Yeah i know, i just took a picture with the camera and used that as a wallpaper. I still need to get games for the phone, or some cool apps. Let me know if u find anything.

EndKreator

28-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Got a chinese fashion phone here ... Basically a R1000 knock off of an iphone... Touch screen , doesnt support any apps whatsoever... And thats why I have my handy n70 as a double-up...

Splash

28-12-2009, 05:49 PM

I have just got a sony ericsson aino. Great phone and I love it

UntouchableOne

29-12-2009, 02:01 AM

HTC Touch Diamond...Love having Win Mobile, can code, compile and run c# and Java, its just convinient for those light bulb moments :)

BladeMaster

29-12-2009, 11:25 AM

I own the Nokia 3200 Classic. Its not top notch, but its got everything I need. 2MP camera and I bought a 4GB mem card...so yeah. All I'm gonna do anyway is text and send and receive calls with it...

Z3NO

29-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Got the Nokia 5320 XpressMusic and i'm very happy with it.

hawk

29-12-2009, 02:48 PM

SE W910i - terrible phone :(

I wish I could buy myself a nokia...

N3G4T1v3

30-12-2009, 10:44 AM

I got myself a nokia E63 for my upgrade a few months ago. I'm really enjoying it, cant stand using a phone without full qwerty keypads :P
One really nice thing about it, is that it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which came in handy after I forgot my iPod nano in the car when it went for its service, which, non the less, went missing :/
Other wise the phones awesome, huge improvement over my old N70

maxdamage

02-01-2010, 02:29 AM

I got myself a nokia E63 for my upgrade a few months ago. I'm really enjoying it, cant stand using a phone without full qwerty keypads :P

Thats why I like cellphones like the LG KS360,LG GW 525 pro,etc.....I wish Samsung would come out with a cellphone with a decent slider qwerty keyboard like the ones I mentioned as their interfaces look awesome!

CyberDwak

03-01-2010, 10:54 AM

Iv got the HTC Dream( IT HAS ANDROID )

Very Very nice phone

Aesir

03-01-2010, 09:52 PM

Omnia, it ****ing sucks, slower startup than my pc, battery lasts less than 30 hours, annoying lock, 3g always goes on for no reason, and you practically need a degree to save a new number.

LEEROY

05-01-2010, 03:30 PM

The v360v, i has it :( AVOID LIKE MOSS ON A SANDVICH!

mgunit

06-01-2010, 11:37 PM

Me too! dayam... that phone is not good...

Sheneal

08-01-2010, 09:41 AM

I have a Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Really awesome phone.

maxdamage

09-01-2010, 12:30 AM

My dad has a Samsung Soul U-900V.I can't wait to get it when he upgrades in just over a year and a quarters time. :D

Rah_Skill

10-01-2010, 10:50 AM

N70. The buttons are held in with Prestick.

N3G4T1v3

12-01-2010, 08:54 AM

N70. The buttons are held in with Prestick.

N70 is a die hard

untill mine fell of my desk while on charge, then it no longer charge and vodacom just claimed water damage :/, luckerly it was a month or so before my upgrade :D
The phone still works, just have to charge the battery in another phone though

Signor 65

19-01-2010, 03:59 PM

Don't have a phone currently... that piece of rubbish El-Cheapo Nokia I got 2 years back stopped working all together. Thinking of getting either a Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic or Nokia 5530 Xpressmusic, leaning towards 5800 (cheaper, bigger screen, better package all-over).

Any recommendations?

zom813

19-01-2010, 04:18 PM

My dad has a Samsung Soul U-900.I can't wait to get it when he upgrades in just over a year and a quarters time. :D

Weird, I have actually been contemplating getting this phone for quite some time now. Could you ask your dad if you could check it out and then tell me some more info about it? All the reviews I have read are almost universally positive, but I'd like a fellow Nagling's opinion on it too. ;)

maxdamage

20-01-2010, 01:08 AM

Weird, I have actually been contemplating getting this phone for quite some time now. Could you ask your dad if you could check it out and then tell me some more info about it? All the reviews I have read are almost universally positive, but I'd like a fellow Nagling's opinion on it too. ;)

What would you like to know?I love the the 24bit colour display which will make all my wallpapers look awesome.I can't wait to try out the ability to change the colour of the touch screens.I like the blend of old school technology with the portrait slider plus the keys and the touchscreen navigation.The surfing the net appears to be quite fast as I installed the gmail app quite quick so when I get it eventually I can access my gmail account without having to surf the net using opera mini browser on my D-900i...Unfortunately I haven't been able to try out the themes though.I haven't been able to try the video player,radio nor the music player that comes with the phone.

Overall it is a very good phone and should be gotten.

Musha

21-04-2010, 02:31 PM

HTC Touch Diamond2

SO MUCH WINZ!

Chevron

21-04-2010, 03:35 PM

I have also recently got a new phone. Nokia E71. Although now it seems everybody has one. :(

KilR8

21-04-2010, 04:07 PM

Got the SAMSUNG F480 nice phone except you need to have small fingers to operae it properly

Chevron

21-04-2010, 04:22 PM

Got the SAMSUNG F480 nice phone except you need to have small fingers to operae it properly

I see so.

Rah_Skill

21-04-2010, 07:16 PM

Got the SAMSUNG F480 nice phone except you need to have small fingers to operae it properly

Why are you typing in complete capslock?

EDIT: K, nvm. That's my eyes dying.

KilR8

23-04-2010, 12:30 PM

I see so.

lol ya well PROVEN

Sharky

24-04-2010, 09:37 AM

I got a Samsung B2100. This phone is tough, just for you guys who often drop their phones or get them wet. The most awesome feature has to be the torch, surprisingly bright and you'll find yourself using it very often, instead of trying to use your seceen.

sywlyn

25-04-2010, 08:19 AM

iPhone 3G S (32gb model). Love the phone, ton of aps.

sualk

25-04-2010, 08:29 AM

At the momemt,I'm using the Nokia 2700 Classic.

Cpt.Monde

25-04-2010, 11:23 AM

Samsung Star. Not a bad phone at all really

maxdamage

12-07-2010, 11:21 PM

I recently aquired a HP iPAQ HW6915 (http://www.gsmarena.com/hp_ipaq_hw6915-1459.php) and when I started it up I wanted to access a number of my smses stored on my simcard but the stupid phone won't access,load or save any smes thats are stored on the sim card.I can load my contacts from the sim manager but cannot save them to the sim card either. :(

I have searched the major sites for an app for my phone that can do that but can't find an app that does that so far... :( Anyone else with a HP iPAQ HW6915 that can help me?

thanks

x-scon

09-09-2010, 05:59 PM

I just came across this news:
ARM: Quad-Core 2.5 GHz Cortex A-15 (http://phandroid.com/2010/09/09/arm-quad-core-2-5-ghz-cortex-a-15-is-definitely-happening/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter) coming in 2012!

Ok, consider my mind blown. ARM – the same folks behind the Cortex A-8 processors we enjoy in many chipsets today – has announced that they’ll be bringing out a 2.5GHz quad-core Cortex A-15 processor

That is the processor that will be powering our smartphones and other mobile devices in less than two years.
It's insane, and as the author of the article said, it might be overkill, but it is still very exciting news.

Having that sort of processing power while on the go(if you can keep it powered) might even make things like that Augmented Reality video that Miktar posted possible :-P

maxdamage

11-09-2010, 12:34 AM

Thats why I like cellphones like the LG KS360,LG GW 525 pro,etc.....I wish Samsung would come out with a cellphone with a decent slider qwerty keyboard like the ones I mentioned as their interfaces look awesome!

Well here is a decent Samsung landscape slider phone Samsung Rogue SCH-u960 (http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/samsung-rogue-sch-u960/4505-6454_7-33770733.html) but just found it at Samsung Rogue u960 (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_u960_rogue-3472.php) but unfortunately it isn't a GSM phone so it won't work here. :(

Miktar

11-09-2010, 02:33 AM

I've not had, or used, a cellphone in two years now...

Shadow_Con

11-09-2010, 08:54 AM

I've not had, or used, a cellphone in two years now...

I think if I had uncapped my phone would become unused to that point aswell.

I just got the samsung wave 2days ago and I love how I have no more lag with anything compared to my old nokia 6300.

Miktar

11-09-2010, 06:40 PM

maxdamage

14-09-2010, 03:28 AM

It's more that, I've just not had a use for it really - my lifestyle no longer requires it. That, and I've grown very tired of the cellphone market, it's like the videocard market in the early 2000s: rampant useless iterative upgrades and OS-wars that generally don't mean squat to the average user.

How do people contact you when you are away at a conference\review\hands on preview of a game,etc.... if you don't own a phone?

maxdamage

21-09-2010, 12:18 AM

AMOLED vs. S-LCD HTC Desire screens fight it out (http://www.gsmarena.com/amoled_vs_slcd_htc_desire_screens_fight_it_out-news-1932.php)
Spot the difference HTC Desire's SLCD versus AMOLED (http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/spot-the-difference-htc-desires-slcd-versus-amoled/)
Nokia CBD vs. Apple Retina... display fight! (http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-cbd-vs-apple-retina-fight/)
Opera Mini 5.1 for Windows Mobile smartphones released (http://www.gsmarena.com/opera_mini_51_for_windows_mobile_smartphones_relea sed-news-1922.php)
he Touchscreen that May Bring iPhone Pen Input One Day (http://gizmodo.com/5626449/the-touchscreen-that-may-bring-iphone-pen-input-one-day)

Sw!zzCh33se

22-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Got a SAMSUNG Star not too long ago. Good phone, I got a nice 2GB SD card in it. I store a bunch of naruto episodes on it so I can enjoy some anime if I am sitting somewhere being bored.

Griff3n

23-09-2010, 09:23 AM

I have a E63... Love it....

I think i may upgrade to an HTC next :)
HTC or Blackberry?

Baron

23-09-2010, 10:15 AM

I got the HTC Desire, for all the extras of a phone its amazing, play my Gameboy emulator when im bored/waiting in queues heh. Only issue its not very keen on keeping signal in my place, the signal is generally VERY weak, but my last motorolla managed to keep the signal stable. Otherwise in decent signalled areas its the bomb!

sywlyn

24-09-2010, 10:31 PM

How do people contact you when you are away at a conference\review\hands on preview of a game,etc.... if you don't own a phone?

lol, that was the first question that came to mind. Internet connectivity is great, but it as the only way to communicate must have its challenges.

Im getting my iPhone 4 on wednesday, cant wait... although, going to a Microsoft conference where they will be showing off their new mobile 7 OS in two weeks, so yea, erm, lets just say I hope i stay happy with my choice.

The big reason why i stick with apple is because of quality and the simplicity. Infact, I hated the addition of multi-tasking as till this very day I find it useless and its sole purpose on a phone is to hog resources…

I use my phones for:

a) Making and receiving calls and sms’s.
b) Browsing the internet when im bored in meetings or stuck in traffic
c) eMail (mostly just receiving as sending still has its challenges)
d) Games

Apple gives me this with exceptional quality. I just hope they don’t lose the plot with future iOS releases trying to add fancy features which ads more management overhead as appose to value (multi-tasking again…)

With the introduction of the iPad my phones value dropped, reason being, if im mobile (without a laptop) i use my ipad for b, c and d...

brazed

28-09-2010, 09:58 AM

I loves my iPhone 4. And I agree, the iPad/iPhone combo is rather amazing for productivity. At least for me anyway.

I also like my gadgets, and the iPhone 4 is a very cool gadget.

sywlyn

03-10-2010, 08:01 PM

Went to sun city for the weekend (no, not for skouspel, for everything else the place had to offer). Anywayz, what amazed me is the quality of photos that I took with the iphone 4. Its only a 5 megapixel camera but the colours, detail, etc, in the photos are fantastic. HDR is also amazing (with some limitations thats easy to get around). Great great device.

I have tried to replicate the reception problem several times without ANY success. One of my mates said it had something to do with the something that South African cellphone towers work on, so not sure. But yea, touching that "bad spot" has no effect on my phone...

ipads awesome :-P lol, i had Girls (not that im interested) come over to me just to play angry birds on it, lol, wierd...

Nferno

04-10-2010, 07:49 AM

I have tried to replicate the reception problem several times without ANY success. One of my mates said it had something to do with the something that South African cellphone towers work on, so not sure. But yea, touching that "bad spot" has no effect on my phone...

From what I hear, the problem with the iPhone 4 reception was most notable in the US on AT&T networks. I think the major problems lie with the network itself and it's ****ty quality than the phone itself, since countless people I have spoken to with the phone have tried to recreate the problem with no success.

sywlyn

04-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Agreed, two of my mates recieved their iphone 4s today and again, could not re-create the issue. The funny thing is we tested a Nokia and actually had success in re-creating the problem on some nokia phone "not sure which model, wasnt too interested".

Oooi, what a long day.

Personally the next generation iPads are something im really really looking forward to. The retina display is something out of this world. The viewing angle alone is something no other mobile device can claim to have. Sure they will pick up onto the tech soon though.

maxdamage

09-10-2010, 01:03 AM

http://resources.vr-zone.com/newvr/image.php?m=540&s=http://resources.vr-zone.com//uploads/9966/N8.jpg (http://resources.vr-zone.com//uploads/9966/N8.jpg)

The highly anticipated Nokia N8 with Ovi services, has begun shipping around the world. For those who have placed a pre-order for the Nokia N8 via Nokia online shops and retail stores will be the first to receive the Nokia N8.

Based on the new Symbian operating system, the Nokia N8 is fast and easy to use. It supports true multitasking that allows users to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them easily. Dubbed the world?s best camera phone, the Nokia N8 lets you take the highest quality photos and shoot high definition-quality (HD) videos in great clarity with its 12-megapixel sensor and Carl Zeiss optics. You can also edit photos and videos onscreen and share them with friends and family; transfer files to an external USB storage, or upload them to social networks like Facebook or Twitter. The N8 also features a robust aluminum body in various colors and a real-glass 3.5-inch AMOLED display.

The Nokia N8 also comes with WebTV apps from channels like E! Entertainment, National Geographic and CNN. Plug the device to the home entertainment center to watch HD-quality videos from the big screen with full Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound. The latest version of Ovi Store, available first on the Nokia N8, gives easy access to abundant apps including social networking services like Foursquare to games like Need for Speed Shift.

The Nokia N8 comes with free Ovi Maps walk & drive navigation in more than 70 countries worldwide, with no hidden costs. The latest beta release of Ovi Maps is also available for download from Nokia Beta Labs for the Nokia N8. It features visibility to public transport in 85 cities around the world, as well as real-time traffic, safety camera alerts, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings.

Pricing information wiill be announced once Nokia N8 reaches our shores.

[Source] (http://vr-zone.com/articles/nokia-n8-starts-shipping/9966.html)

Wesley

09-10-2010, 09:09 AM

I'll be getting myself a Symbian ^3 device next year - the Nokia Maps license is the biggest deal breaker for me, and the real-time information will help a lot when I'm out and about. For all those interested, here's a short walk-through of the device's UI, which looks fantastic.

IcnEbQ-Nuac

Also on the loose today is a review of Microsoft's next Windows mobile platform - 7 (http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_phone_7-review-521.php). In my opinion, MS hit a lot of good notes with this new OS, but they've lost a ton on functionality as well, mimicking the ever-popular iPhone and forcing me to other solutions. Due to the nature of my work, my phone has to do a lot of things, and copy&paste functionality is one of those things. So far, the list of pros and cons:

Key features:

* Premium mobile OS (high minimum hardware requirements)
* Clean, uncluttered interface with distinctive design language
* Easy and thumbable user interface
* Smooth operation with cool animations and transition effects
* A fresh start with no legacy support needed
* Backed up and developed by one of the largest software companies in the world
* Excellent MS Office mobile implementation
* Top-notch social integration
* Excellent cloud services integration (SkyDrive, Windows Live, Xbox Live)

Main disadvantages:

* No system-wide file manager
* No videocalling
* Limited third-party apps
* No Bluetooth file transfers
* No USB mass storage mode
* No memory card support
* No multitasking
* No copy paste
* Too dependent on Zune software for computer file management and syncing
* No music player equalisers
* No Flash or Silverlight support in the web browser
* No sign of free Bing maps Navigation so far
* No DivX/XviD video support

Rah_Skill

09-10-2010, 12:27 PM

I'm interested in the Nokia (http://usterki.hobby-elektronika.eu/neptun.html) C7, myself. But the N8 had me soiling my underwear :D

maxdamage

19-10-2010, 11:35 PM

The New iPhone SMS Ringtones (http://gizmodo.com/5662382/the-new-iphone-sms-ringtones)
Shocker! Cellphone touchscreens are dirty (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/shocker-touchscreen-cellphones-are-dirty/)
The Hideous BlackBerry Style 9670 Clamshell (http://gizmodo.com/5666582/the-hideous-blackberrys-style-9670-clamshell)
Samsung Wave II has its Super Clear LCD tested against Galaxy S Super AMOLED display (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/samsung-wave-ii-has-its-super-clear-lcd-tested-against-galaxy-s/)

Miz3r

24-10-2010, 03:02 PM

Hi guys, i have a dilemma, well kind of a tough desicion i need to make before the end of the month.

I have the option of 1 of 3 different cellphones which i need to choose from, as my sister in the uk will shipping it too me etc.

here are the options

1 . Apple Iphone 3gs 8gig
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/apple-iphone-3g-8gb/4505-6452_7-33064709.html

2 . HTC Desire
http://www.htc.com/www/product/desire/overview.html

3 . Blackberry Bold 9700 white
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/04/27/hands-on-with-the-white-blackberry-bold-9700/

Now i do realise the blackberry dosent use the android technology and that is fine by me , but im looking for a good new modern cellphone that has loads of features and easy to use and will be worth every penny, i am comming from a long line of samsungs etc and never owned an HTC or Blackberry.

Wesley

25-10-2010, 08:03 AM

Well, lets take a look at one thing before you consider buying any of those phones: if your phone has a problem, and you want to warranty it, chances are you'll have to send it back to England if it fails. I'm not too clued up on HTC's policy regarding its warranty in a country different to the one the phone was brought in, but I do know that Apple (or Core Group, in this case) will probably support you even if you bought the phone in China.

I had a recent run-in with Research In Motion a little while back concerning my boss' Bold 9700, and they were thoroughly uncooperative, referring me back to the mobile service provider that he got the phone from. The problem was that his Blackberry Internet service was randomly switched off, and Vodacom supposedly had no way of fixing it.

For ease of use, superb reliability, and a recognisable and famous brand name, look no further than the iPhone. If you need the Blackberry service, go for the Bold - for Blackberry users it's never been about the phones, but the services that RIM provides.

The Desire, though, is just about the best all-round Android there is. If you're open to suggestions as well, you can always have a look at the superb Nokia N8, its really something to behold.

Review: Nokia N8: part 1, overview and hardware (http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12149_Nokia_N8_part_1_hardware_and_m.php)
Review: Nokia N8: part 2 - camera and camcorder (http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12162_Nokia_N8_part_2-camera_and_cam.php)
Review: Nokia N8: part 3 - Multimedia and Gaming (http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12181_Nokia_N8_part_4-multimedia.php)
Review: Nokia N8: part 4 - Messaging, Email, Web (http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12189_Nokia_N8_part_4_Messaging_Emai.php)
Review: Nokia N8: part 5 - Real world, Performance, Application set, Homescreens (http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12199_Nokia_N8_part_5-real_world_per.php)

If I had the money, I'd seriously consider buying one now.

Nferno

25-10-2010, 10:30 AM

Miz3r, let me put it this way. I've owned a lot of different types of phones and once I bought my iPhone 3GS, I can't picture owning any other phone.

Sure other phones can do what the iPhone does and some more, but the functionality of an iPhone is simply superb.

phant1m

25-10-2010, 01:15 PM

Hoping to get my BlackBerry soon. So need the BBM (Messaging) and free internet browsing. Since out most of the time and know a fwe people will be well worth it for me :D.

Miz3r

25-10-2010, 01:21 PM

Yeah that is one of the reasons i am leaning towards the blackberries because of the free internet etc, also the GPS is free through the blackberry service aswell which is a bonus as you wouldnt have to pay for it. so im still bit stuck, but i think the blackberry bold 9700 white will probably be my next phone too get.

Otherwise i might look at the HTC Desire but then will have to pay a bit more for all the services that go with it i guess.

Wesley

25-10-2010, 04:47 PM

Otherwise i might look at the HTC Desire but then will have to pay a bit more for all the services that go with it i guess.

Good choices either way. I'd still like to recommend the Nokia N8 as an all-rounder here, even if the Symbian OS is getting a little behind.

TiNRiB

29-10-2010, 08:22 AM

I'm surprised this has not been posted yet.

I hate my PSP, but if this comes in at a good price, I'm in there.

Playstation-phone (http://kotaku.com/5674144/the-playstation-phone-is-here--its-not-pretty)

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/500x_playstation_phone.jpg

EDIT: I doubt this image is the final product.

maxdamage

29-10-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm surprised this has not been posted yet.

The official Android thread (discuss Android OS and supporting phones here) (http://www.nag.co.za/forums/showthread.php?14452-The-official-Android-thread-(discuss-Android-OS-and-supporting-phones-here)&p=306120&viewfull=1#post306120) Was going to post it myself but it was very late and I went to bed.Much better!

maxdamage

03-11-2010, 02:00 AM

Nokia N9 Delayed, Pushing Back the Debut of the MeeGo OS (http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=17136&news=Nokia+N9+Intel+MeeGo+Maemo+Nokia+N900)

Nokia admitted today that it has been forced to delay the launch its first smartphone running the MeeGo OS. The Nokia N9 is expected to be the debut of Nokia new operating system, but it won't be on the market until next year.

Speaking during a conference call with investors today, Stephen Elop, Nokia's new CEO and President, said that the "first MeeGo device will be a 2011 event." Previously, company executives had said that a MeeGo-based smartphone will be available by the end of this year. Elop did not give a reason for the delay.

This isn't good news for Nokia, as it means this device -- which rumors say will be the Nokia N9 -- will miss the very important holiday shopping season.

Even more importantly, Nokia is hoping to use MeeGo to gain ground against with Google's Android OS (http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=16568&news=Google+Android+OS+2.2+Tethering+Adobe+Flash+2 .1+Upgrade+HTC+Droid+Incredible+EVO+4G) and Apple's iOS in cutting-edge smartphones, and any delay gives its competition time to get farther ahead.

What the Rumors Say
http://www.brighthand.com/assets/14345.jpg (http://www.brighthand.com/gallery.asp?newsID=17136)
In late summer, images of the Nokia N9 began to leak out of its manufacturer. These show that this device is going to have a landscape-oriented keyboard and a slide-and-tilt display.

Aside from these sparse details, little is known about this upcoming model. Still, it's likely to be well supplied with features.

More About MeeGo
Earlier this year, Nokia and Intel announced that they are combining their Linux-based operating systems. Nokia's Maemo is currently available on the N900, while and Intel's Moblin was created for netbooks and tablets.

The resulting operating system, dubbed MeeGo (http://www.brighthand.com/search.asp?searchQuery=MeeGo), will run on a range of mobile computers, including phones and tablets.

Nokia has said it will be the operating system for its high-end smartphones, with Symbian powering its mid-range and entry-level models.

maxdamage

03-11-2010, 02:44 AM

iOS 4.1 glitch lets you bypass lock screen to access Phone app, photo album (video) (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/ios-4-1-glitch-lets-you-bypass-lock-screen-to-access-phone-app/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/ios-call-glitch-rm-eng.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/ios-4-1-glitch-lets-you-bypass-lock-screen-to-access-phone-app/)

Your iPhone's passcode entry can't block everything, it seems -- at least not with iOS 4.1. We're hearing various reports that simply inputting a random number in the emergency call field, pressing call, and then promptly hitting the hardware lock button will take you to the Phone app, thereby granting you access to the call history, voicemail, and address book. We've tried this with iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4, all with the same result. We can't get out of the field without trying to place a call, and after that we're still stuck back at the passcode screen. Additionally, selecting "share contact" and then the camera icon will give you access to the photo album. Pay mind that your particularly paranoid pals could probably use this to see if you really did stop calling your ex and delete all his or her pictures. We won't judge, but they will. Video proof of concept after the break.

Update: Feel free to hold down the menu button to access voice control and play some locally-stored tunes while you're at it. And if you've got 4.2 beta like some of our staffers do, this "trick" should work just the same.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

http://www.viddler.com/simple/8cbac961/

maxdamage

04-11-2010, 01:58 AM

VLC downsized to fit on the iPhone and iPod touch, now playing in the App Store (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/vlc-downsized-to-fit-on-the-iphone-and-ipod-touch-now-playing-i/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/10/vlc-iphone-2010-10-25-283.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/vlc-downsized-to-fit-on-the-iphone-and-ipod-touch-now-playing-i/)

If you like your players orange and portable but don't have a tablet, you may be in luck. The VLC Media Player app (http://www.engadget.com/tag/vlc), which recently (http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/vlc-media-player-for-ipad-now-available-your-video-codec-worrie/) made the iPad a little more codec-friendly, is now available in the App Store for the iPhone (http://www.engadget.com/tag/iphone) (4 and 3GS) and iPod touch (http://www.engadget.com/tag/ipodtouch). This new version is also said to support even more file types, offer better performance, and allows for the deletion of files right through its own interface. It's available now, so get downloading -- your classic cartoons await.

maxdamage

05-11-2010, 11:53 PM

Skyfire To Bring Adobe Flash Video to the iPhone on Thursday (http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=17174&news=Apple+iPhone+iOS+Adobe+Flash+Skyfire+web+brow ser)

Apple has given its approval to Skyfire, a web browser for the iPhone (http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=16719&review=Apple+iPhone+4+iOS+4.0+ATT) that is capable of playing Flash video. This app, which will debut on Thursday, will allow users to watch streaming video from a wide variety of web sites.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has made it clear that the iOS is not going to support Flash, and his company has instead given it full support to streaming video over HTML5. The Skyfire bridges this gap by converting Flash video into HTML5 video, which can then be played on the iPhone.

This unlocks content normally trapped behind those error messages with question marks and blue Legos.

However, there are a couple of limitations. Skyfire is blocked from accessing the videos on the popular video site Hulu. And this browser handles on Flash video, not Flash-based games and other apps.
http://www.brighthand.com/assets/14542.jpg (http://www.brighthand.com/gallery.asp?newsID=17174)
A Proxy-based Browser
Potential users of this web browser should be aware that it heavily depends on proxy servers. These take in the raw web pages, re-adapt them, and then serve lower bandwidth versions to the mobile device.

The advantage of this system is it requires less data to be sent to the smartphone, and pages often render faster. It also lets Skyfire render content not possible on the device, like Flash.

However, proxy-based browsers are also inherently less secure than standard web browsers. The Skyfire servers have access to everything that is done in a browser session.

Pricing and Availability
Skyfire 2.0 for the iPhone (http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=16719&review=Apple+iPhone+4+iOS+4.0+ATT) is going to appear on the Apple App Store on Thursday morning. It will sell for $2.99.

There is already a version of this software for the Android OS. It is currently available for free in the Android Market

maxdamage

10-11-2010, 02:12 AM

What You Can and Can't Do With Storage Cards in WP7 (http://windowsphonethoughts.com/news/show/101093/what-you-can-and-can-t-do-with-storage-cards-in-wp7.html)

"If your Windows Phone 7 device contains an SD card, you should think of it as a permanent component of your phone, not as removable storage. The Windows Phone 7 operating system treats the SD card as an integrated part of the phone. This is in contrast to other devices, where you can use an SD card to increase the memory available to the device at any time or to transfer files to other devices"
http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1289258123.usr7.jpg
It's all a blob to Windows Phone 7, your storage that is. Add an SD card (if you have a slot) and you get more storage (just please use a card a bit bigger than the one shown above - can you believe they still sell those (http://www.dhgate.com/special-original-jvc-sd-card-8m-sd-8m-sd/p-ff808081296d9aca012982645f6b691f.html)?!?), but gone are the days of popping multiple cards in or out on a whim. So there you have it partner, straight from the Microsoft Knowledge Bases' Mouth.

Swapping Onboard Storage On The HD7 (http://windowsphonethoughts.com/news/show/100956/swapping-onboard-storage-on-the-hd7.html)
"One of the limitations of Windows Phone 7 is, that Microsoft's new mobile OS isn't supporting user removable flash memory like microSD cards, as supported by Windows Mobile, but Windows Phone 7 uses embedded memory like Apple's iPhone does...However, even if Windows Phone 7 isn't featuring a customer swappable flash memory, it seems that some handset manufactures are using micro SD cards anyway."
http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1288315017.usr14226.jpg
Even though Microsoft has mandated non-swappable storage, you can still upgrade a WP7 device's storage capacity (http://windowsphonethoughts.com/news/show/100762/windows-phone-7-and-removable-storage.html) if it has a MicroSD slot - if you don't mind having to factory-reset your phone. the::unwired.net takes a stab at the process, and though it's not as trouble-free as it could be, Arne shows that it can be done.

Squirly

10-11-2010, 02:00 PM

Griff3n

14-11-2010, 07:26 AM

Guys, I'm trying to find a Blackberry for a christmas present - my sister loves it. Thing is, there are half a dozen models and some cost 1500.00 and others cost 5000.00. I'm not willing to spend 5 grand on a present, but I don't want to skimp and go all cheap either - what do I do? Any recommendations?

Well I take it that the one that costs R1500 is the Curve 8520.. Even at that price that blackberry is a good deal.

Personally I could care less about blackberries :) I have a Nokia E63 and i does everything the Curve does... and it is cheaper.

Miz3r

14-11-2010, 04:21 PM

hawk

14-11-2010, 04:40 PM

You don't get free internet with a blackberry.

You guys all pay that R60 a month for BIS which gives you unlimited data. There is a difference.

Griff3n

14-11-2010, 08:25 PM

Only benefit of having the blackberry over other phones is the free internet services etc and free GPS through blackberry itself. that would be the only reason i get a blackberry, but im hoping to get a HTC desire or HTC google nexus one, and if none of those maybe the new Nokia n8

And if all of your friends have it so that you can BBM them... but seriously here are the alternatives to the BB features:
BBM - Whatsapp
Facebook Sync - Sync Facebook to Google and Google to your calendar... [this is cool coz now i get an sms every time i am invited to a facebook event as well as 10min before each event :) ]

You don't get free internet with a blackberry.

You guys all pay that R60 a month for BIS which gives you unlimited data. There is a difference.

Yeah... That is the cooolest part about the blackberry...
Too bad the battery doesnt last too long :/

maxdamage

16-11-2010, 03:58 AM

iOS 4.2 reportedly delayed, iPad WiFi issues to blame (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/ios-4-2-reportedly-delayed-ipad-wifi-issues-to-blame/)
HTC Surround and LG Quantum available for $0.01 at Amazon this weekend(Last weekend) (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/htc-surround-and-lg-quantum-available-for-0-01-at-amazon-this-w/)
Samsung Orion dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 chip spotted in the wild (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/samsung-orion-dual-core-arm-cortex-a9-chip-spotted-in-the-wild/)

spjt07

25-11-2010, 03:54 PM

So my not technologically minded mom got a sony ericsson vivas pro yesterday. Anybody have any experience with this phone that can comment on its ease of use for somebody like her. She came from a nokia n81 and actually never used it to its full capability.

on a relevant topic anybody having problems with the samsung corby freezing when trying to type sms'. I usually have to leave the phone for a couple minutes and then continue typing. Any way to fix it?

maxdamage

27-11-2010, 12:59 AM

Microsoft: we figured people would hack Windows Phone 7, would suggest that they don't (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/microsoft-we-figured-people-would-hack-windows-phone-7-would-s/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/chevronwp7.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/microsoft-we-figured-people-would-hack-windows-phone-7-would-s/)
Hot on the heels of the release (http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/25/windows-phone-7-gets-user-friendly-hack-for-bypassing-the-market/) of a utility for bypassing the Windows Marketplace and sideloading your own apps, Microsoft has released a brief statement on the state of the Windows Phone 7 (http://www.engadget.com/tag/WindowsPhone7/) hacking community... and we wouldn't exactly say they're too worked up about it:

"We anticipated that people would attempt to unlock the phones and explore the underlying operating system. We encourage people to use their Windows Phone as supplied by the manufacturer to ensure the best possible user experience. Attempting to unlock a device could void the warranty, disable phone functionality, interrupt access to Windows Phone 7 services or render the phone permanently unusable."

So yeah, we'd say this is more or less a boilerplate quote: "we figured you'd hack this thing, we'd prefer it if you didn't, and here's a laundry list of things that could (but probably won't) happen if you fail to heed our meek warning." Over the long term, we wouldn't be surprised if Redmond ended up playing an Apple-style cat-and-mouse game with these folks, breaking hacks with firmware updates only to have them re-hacked within a few days' time. Considering the lack of spitfire in the statement here, we don't see them coming down too hard unless legitimate, card-carrying, fee-paying developers throw a fit -- and granted, ChevronWP7 stands to make loading pirated apps a breeze, so that could very well happen.

ViaElectronista (http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/11/26/microsoft.says.windows.phone.7.jailbreak.may.brick/)
SourceWinRumors (http://www.winrumors.com/microsoft-using-chevronwp7-unlock-could-render-windows-phone-7-permanently-unusable/)

Wesley

29-11-2010, 10:03 AM

maxdamage

30-11-2010, 12:19 AM

My old Samsung i450 died recently, and to my immense surprise I received a replacement model from Vodacom within 4 weeks! Its not running Symbian, but otherwise it's a great phone. Pity about the Java apps, though.

http://www.freephonecontracts.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/s7350-2.jpg

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I might even write a column about it.

Not a bad phone (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s7350_ultra_s-2693.php).2 months to go before I get my dad's awesome Samsung SGH-U-900V phone as at least I will use it properly. :D

Jodez

30-11-2010, 12:23 AM

Thinking about getting the Samsung Wave (Samsung S8500), it looks good on paper but Im a little skeptical coz I havent had a Samsung before

maxdamage

30-11-2010, 01:43 AM

Thinking about getting the Samsung Wave (Samsung S8500), it looks good on paper but Im a little skeptical coz I havent had a Samsung before

Samsung phone are very good.I have used a few and have been very happy.If you are still worried check the review and specs for the Samsung Wave (Samsung S8500) here (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s8500_wave-3146.php).

Jodez

30-11-2010, 02:08 AM

The Bada OS... seems interesting

Wesley

30-11-2010, 09:32 AM

The Bada OS... seems interesting

Interesting, if a little bit unsupported by many developers. Try the Wave out in a Cell C store before you go any get it.

spjt07

03-12-2010, 10:59 AM

So anyways my mom got her upgrade, I got her old phone (Nokia N81 8 gig) and gave the corby to my sister. Wow what a relief to not have to rely on touch screen freezing.
Nokia N81 is quite a nice phone, managed to get spb tv on it.

maxdamage

04-12-2010, 03:28 AM

The best Samsung phones shine brighter than usual this year courtesy of Super AMOLED technology. (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/best-samsung-phones/11574.html)
Samsung is working on a revamped TouchWIZ with new icons, camera interface and virtual keyboard. Will Android Gingerbread get similar improvements? (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/android-gingerbread-icons-camera-interface/11569.html)
Will we get a kick out the the Ticker? Check out our review of the Samsung Continuum -- the world's first smartphone with live ticker panel. (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/samsung-continuum/11567.html)
Apple: We Can't Distribute Android Magazines (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/apple-android-magazines/11568.html)
iPhone 4 Counting Data Traffic Incorrectly? (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/iphone-4-data-counter/11566.html)

maxdamage

04-12-2010, 03:28 AM

Nexus S Screenshots Reveal Android Gingerbread Facelift (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/nexus-s-android-gingerbread/11563.html)
Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone Likely Gets GameScape (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/sony-ericsson-gamescape-playstation-phone/11562.html)
Top 15 All-Touch Smartphones (http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/11561.htmll)
Top 15 QWERTY Smartphones (http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/11560.html)
Hottest Upcoming Smartphones (http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/11559.html)
Android Gingerbread Gets Tabbed Browsing (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/cell-phones/android-gingerbread-tabbed-browsing/11556.html)
Samsung Focus Touch-Screen Mystery? (http://windowsphonethoughts.com/news/show/101390/samsung-focus-touch-screen-mystery.html)
The Return Of Antennagate: HD7 Edition (http://windowsphonethoughts.com/news/show/101372/the-return-of-antennagate-hd7-edition.html)
Using Your New WP7 Phone As A Mass Storage Device (http://windowsphonethoughts.com/news/show/101385/using-your-new-wp7-phone-as-a-mass-storage-device.html)

maxdamage

08-12-2010, 03:07 AM

VLC App For iOS May Be Pulled Due To Licensing Disputes (http://vr-zone.com/articles/vlc-app-for-ios-may-be-pulled-due-to-licensing-disputes/10203.html)
http://resources.vr-zone.com/newvr/image.php?m=540&s=http://resources.vr-zone.com//uploads/10203/iphone_ban.jpg

When the iOS part of the popular VLC media player client found its way to the app store, countless iOS users were elated, and for good reason. The popular free software was one of the few media players which had extremely broad support for a wide range of media codecs and containers, and having it installed in iOS allowed the device to serve as portable media player for enjoying videos on the move.

However, it seems that all of this is about to come to an abrupt, screeching halt, courtesy of a developer who is among the many who have contributed code to the popular media player application. Apparently, it appears that Apple's licensing terms regarding its iTunes App Store is in direct violation of one of the terms in the GPL v2, the license which VLC is released under. This could result in the VLC app being pulled from the iTunes App Store, if Apple does not attempt to remedy the alleged violation of the GPL v2 by its distribution of the app in its online app store.

To understand why Apple and VideoLan, the owners of VLC, are locked in this dispute, it is necessary to understand how each party's software licensing works. Apple's iTunes App Store gives the company the right to layer proprietary and non-free components such as DRM on any application submitted to the App Store. This is most easily seen by the fact that the VLC player for iOS is restricted for use on only a maximum of five iOS devices.

In contrast, VLC is distributed under the free GPLv2 license. This license, in a nutshell, explicitly specifies, among many other terms, that users have the right to install the software on any number of devices they desire. But more importantly, any code added to the device must subsequently have its source released to the public under the GPL. By adding its own proprietary DRM layer to the VLC app and not releasing it under the GPL, Apple is in direct violation of the GPLv2 license.

The contributor who filed the complaint against Apple, Remi Denis-Courmont, confirmed that a formal notice had already been sent to the Cupertino company. He also expressed some regret that Apple is unlikely to relax its licensing terms, and the most possible outcome is that the company will pull the app from the App Store, thus depriving iOS users of the VLC app.

However, he also made it clear that while Applidium, the third-party which ported VLC's code for iOS was mostly at fault for taking a risk with a legal grey area, the blame lay largely with Apple and not the third-party developer.

“They (Applidium) bear full responsibility for any consequences. Personally, I don't blame them because I know very well how a geek feels when writing cool code for a cool new gadget,” he wrote in the VLC developers' mailing list.

This current state of affairs largely mimics a similar case with GNU Go, a chess game which was also released under the free GPL licence. Instead of accommodating the GPL licence, Apple simply opted to drop the app from its iTunes App Store, and it is expected that a similar fate awaits the VLC app if Apple's past action was a sign of how it dealt with licensing disputes. This is in direct contrast to how Google's Android Marketplace works, where it specifically states that the app's licence will automatically take precedence over that of the Marketplace's in the event of a licensing dispute.

And until VideoLan, Applidium and Apple can sort out this licensing dispute between the App Store and the GPL, it seems that there is only one possible outcome for the VLC media player app. So, if you own an iOS-powered device, we'd strongly suggest that you get your copy of the app now before it suddenly vanishes into thin air.

Source: VLC-devel mailing list (http://mailman.videolan.org/pipermail/vlc-devel/2010-October/077325.html), DownloadSquad (http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/11/01/vlcs-days-in-the-itunes-app-store-may-be-numbered/)