User: whiskey7
These are the most recent forum messages posted by whiskey7:
Re: Time to retire my trusted 7050
yeah, the QCHAT (i.e., push to talk done over EVDO data connnection) is a major battery drainer. I had the Sanyo Pro 200 awhile back and with the MSL, figured out how to disable EVDO (and thus disable push-to-talk) and it increased battery life exponentially.
As a guy who still just uses my cell phone for calling (I use computers for the internet), I am thinking this Sanyo may be my next phone assuming the reviews are good.
Bluetooth usage is horrible
Note to anyone who uses a Bluetooth headset and is considering getting this phone:
You have to put your headset in pairing mode and then go through several menu screens on the phone EACH time you pair the headset with the phone.
With my Sanyo Pro 200, you only have to "pair" it once and then and quickly connect that headset at anytime in the future without putting the headset in pairing mode and going through several menus on the ...
Re: I hate to say it
Yes, Sprint IS late to the game with a sideways clamshell. Also, I think the LG EnV is built much better...that OLED screen on the front of this Sanyo will get old fast in day-to-day use. High quality matte plastics with real buttons is way better than some fingerprint-laden virtual screen that is more prone to damage as well.
Re: army colors
Well Moto/Nextel did just do that Quantico/Marine Corps phone. Maybe they are doing a line of military themed phones?
Bruno's phone
This is a good phone for Bruno.
Seems like a good phone...really
Every carrier needs to keep some low-to-no feature phones in the line up for the people who really just want a voice phone. Actually, this LX-290 seems to be done well. From the cnet review, it sounds like it is made with quality, matte plastics (no greasy, fingerprinty material that only looks cool for the first 5 minutes), has solid physical build quality with a strong slide mechanism, and provides excellent call quality (VERY important!).
I am relatively savvy ...
Socialized cell phones
IT'S TOTALLY MY BUSINESS IF I'M PAYING FOR IT!
Did you read that this program is funded by "collections of the Universal Service Charge billed to cell phone users."
Great, now with Barak Obama we are even socializing cell phones! :evil:
Don't blame me, I supported Ron Paul.
Gray version removed from Sprint.com
I've been waiting for the black version to come out too.
I see all the other new phones went up on the Sprint website today. The gray Eclipse was removed from the website...but the black and pink versions have not been added. So right now, there are no Eclipses for sale on the Sprint website.
Anyone have any info?
Re: Sub $10 Katana Hard Rubber Covers on Ebay Worth It?
I got one for my moto ve20. I like it. They snap on and fit very good and snug. They have cut outs for all external buttons and ports, so no functionality is inhibited. It does not in any way prevent the phone from fully closing.
I don't use it all the time because it does add some bulk to the phone and it makes the phone just a tad more cumbersome to handle (just like any cover would, such ...
Why all the raving about call quality??
In all the reviews I see for this phone everyone keeps raving about how great the call quality is.
I have a Sanyo 8400 and calls are pretty much always clear with no static or anything - would I notice an improvement going to the Eclipse?
Can any owners comment on this? Is there really something extra special and noticeably great about the call quality of the Eclipse? Is it just super clear?
The reason I ask is because call quality ...
Online review says reception is bad
The review of the Eclipse on info sync world says the reception is bad...they say they couldn't get a signal where other Sprint phones had a bar or two.
Can anyone who owns this phone comment on the truth to this?
Re: XM Radio?
If you think Howard Stern is a program that "dumbs down" then you are dumb yourself.
If you actually listen to the show, you will discover it is filled with high level satire and social commentary.
You probably also think the Simpsons, Family Guy etc is just gratuitous and sophmoric because you don't get the full meaning of the jokes.
XM Radio?
I am wondering if the phone receives the XM signal via satellite (like a Sirius Stiletto) or over the wireless web connection.
I want full Sirius (including Howard Stern) to be available on Sprint!
Pics at Bell Canada website not correct
When looking at the pics on the Bell Canada website, it appears that pic showing the face of the phone is not actually the Eclipse, but rather the original Katana.
There are no external mp3 controls or LED lights on Bell Canada's pic.
fingerprints?
Is the plastic glossy where it collects a lot of fingerprints?
Re: we're thinking about offering...
I really hope this trend of making glossy phones ends.
Glossy phones look sleek when you first see them, but after about a week of dealing with the fingerprints and the greasy effect, it gets really old.
After using the a640 for a few months, a would never buy a glossy phone again.
my thoughts
I like the design and features of this phone, but am concerned about a few things.
First, is the plastic glossy so that it shows fingerprints? Glossy phones seem cool for about 2 days, until you get sick of all the fingerprints and the greasy effect. A good quality matte plastic is way better.
Also, what about basic performance? A lot of reviews for the m500 were luke warm or negative about call quality. I have stayed away from Samsungs ...
All a/c adapters?
So do all A/C adapters draw electricity when plugged in? - even if the device they are attached to is off or they aren't attached to any device at all?
I have also heard that TVs use electricity when they are plugged in - they are in a standby state that allows them to be turned on by the remote control. If I remember correctly, some TVs in Europe allow you to turn the TV totally off so that it ...
Too much government!
The government has to get involved in the minutiae of cell phone providers' policies now??? :roll:
It is an individual's personal responsibility to check a cell phone provider's policy on defective hardware before signing up. If a person isn't comfortable with a provider's policies or the risk of having to pay out of pocket for a new device outweighs the benefit received from the phone service, THEN DON'T GET THE CELL PHONE.
Government laws and regulations always have unintended consequences ...
Re: Reviews
p.s. If your point was more about the sad state of education, I agree with you.
Re: Reviews
pepsijunky said:
What's happened to America? Why can't anyone write? It hurts my head to read this garbage.
Actually, there are a lot of excellent, well-written reviews on this site as well as all over the internet. In a forum open to the public there will always be some garbage reviews done by kids, uneducated people, or people just trying to be antagonizing or silly.
However, we must be grateful for the open nature of the internet. We do ...
Re: entry level eh?
coziamnumber1 said:
whiskey7 said:
I wish "entry level" at Sprint meant microSD card with non-crippled bluetooth.
:cry:
does the samsung m500 ring a bell?
The m500 is $229 (ie NOT entry level)
Re: entry level eh?
I wish "entry level" at Sprint meant microSD card with non-crippled bluetooth.
:cry:
Re: Built-in GPS navigation?
I'm not sure what to think...based on what I read online (see my earlier post) this phone will basically double as a gps navigation device that does not rely on the Sprint network at all. But Rich Brome says no.
I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Off network GPS
I googled "Sanyo 7050" and this trimbleoutdoors website came up where someone had a blog entry about testing the 7050. Based on his blog, it sounds like the 7050 gets GPS from satellite signals independent from the Sprint network.
Here is the blog entry:
I decided to test the out of network GPS performance of the new Sanyo 7050 at Canyon Lake, Arizona using the Trimble Outdoors Java application. Canyon Lake is located in the middle of the rugged Superstition Wilderness ...
Built-in GPS navigation?
If this phone is touting its GPS capability, is there any chance that it will have a built-in navigation system that doesn't require any extra usage charges from Sprint?
Otherwise, what would be so special about the GPS capability on this phone that hasn't been on every other phone for the past few years that would make Sprint brag about its GPS capability?
Re: Kmart Special
muchdrama said:
whiskey7 said:
whatever...my Kmart Special post is the funniest post on Phonescoop so far in 2007.
It'll be in the running for the funniest post of the year. The people who run Phonescoop already asked where to send the trophy to because they don't think it can be beat in the wit and humor category.
Hold on.
I'm writing all this down to add under the dictionary entry for "disillusioned".
Which is what you'll be when your fantasy comes crashing down ...
Re: Kmart Special
whatever...my Kmart Special post is the funniest post on Phonescoop so far in 2007.
It'll be in the running for the funniest post of the year. The people who run Phonescoop already asked where to send the trophy to because they don't think it can be beat in the wit and humor category.
Re: Kmart Special
I'm not a racialist
Re: Kmart Special
I didn't say anything about what types of people actually have pre-paid phones, I only said how the phone would be marketed.
I guess my Simpsons-style satire about the state of consumer marketing in America was over your head.
Kmart Special
this phone should be exclusive to that peculiar Kmart store that somehow still exists in the run-down part of everyone's town. It'll be on some obscure pre-paid provider that markets toward ethnic minorities, social misfits, and other demographic segments that are generally undesirable.
:lol:
mytego.com
you should look at www.mytego.com for custom skins.
BT crippled
Based on the C-Net review, the only thing that the Bluetooth on this phone can be used for is a headset and a business card application.
So, it sounds like you can not send the pictures that you take with the camera to your computer via Bluetooth.
The last time I checked, with Sprint you need to have the Picture Pack option ($5/mo) to have the ability to send pictures over the internet. You will also pay for data usage ...
Re: I returned it
Dude - I appreciate simplicity. I am coming from an LG vi-125, which I loved. That phone is SIMPLE. However, it has several basic customizable options that the cg225 does not have. The cg225 doesn’t have options that were standard on the 2G, non-color screen phones. I think the cg225 crosses the line from simple to annoyingly inflexible. I am not talking about “features” mind you…I am just talking about the basic options to set up the phone the ...
I returned it
I decided to return this phone and exchange it for a Samsung d407. You will see that I already have a review posted for the CG225 as well as other comments in this forum. However, I just wanted to add a few more comments to help anyone considering this phone.
I tested the reception for this phone and the d407 by placing a call and then walking down a hallway where there is no Cingular service at the end. ...
more dislikes
I found a couple more things I don't like about this cg225 after using it:
--you can't adjust the earpiece volume until an outbound call has actually connected. So, if you place a call and the ring sound is too loud, you can't lower volume. You have to wait until the person you are calling picks up to adjust the volume.
--Similarly, you can't activate the speaker phone until a call has connected. So you have to wait until the ...
Initial thoughts on cg225
I just got a cg225 and am undecided whether to keep it or return it. My current phone that this may replace is an LG vi-125 on Sprint, which I like a lot due to its simplicity, compact design, and call quality.
Things I like so far:
--Ergonomically comfortable to hold and talk on
--pretty good build quality
--call quality seems excellent so far. Probably more clear and natural than my Sprint phone. Also, good range of volumes in the earpiece.
--phone keeps ...
question for JestaMcMerv
Since you have seen the actual cg225, does the external display have that fake color background that looks like trees and clouds?
Or, is it just a plain non-color display?
The reason I ask is because there are some pictures floating around that show it with just a plain non-color external display (with no "color" background).
thanks
Gray or Black?
Assuming your display has pictures of the phone and/or a dummy phone, is it gray (as shown on phonescoop) or black?
Most pictures of the 6165i on the internet show it in gray, however there are a few pics floating around showing it in black.
Warning: back up your phonebook
My lg vi-125 just deleted all of the phone numbers saved in my contact list. It still lists all of the names of the people in my contact list, but their phone numbers are all gone.
This happened after I deleted a contact list entry. I think I remember reading on a different message board where someone else had this happen.
I have had this phone about 6 months and like it alot. This is the only bug I ...
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