Nokia 6555
looking for some help
I am interested in getting this phone and I have some questions and I was wondering if anyone out there that either has one or knows more than I do can help me.
I've been reading all sorts of reviews about this phone and I love it for it's features; the only drawback is the battery life. So my questions are as follows:
1) Does it really help in actuality to shut off the WCDMA stuff and change the packet data settings to only when needed? Is battery life really effected enough to notice?
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2) Am I wrong in concluding that since this phone is supposedly capable of handling a 4GB memory card, which is only available in the SDHC format that it should also be able to work with the 8GB card as well or is there some kind of firmware l...
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I've been reading all sorts of reviews about this phone and I love it for it's features; the only drawback is the battery life. So my questions are as follows:
1) Does it really help in actuality to shut off the WCDMA stuff and change the packet data settings to only when needed? Is battery life really effected enough to notice?
and
2) Am I wrong in concluding that since this phone is supposedly capable of handling a 4GB memory card, which is only available in the SDHC format that it should also be able to work with the 8GB card as well or is there some kind of firmware l...
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Hola - I'm a new owner to this phone so, well I'll chip in my best reflections.
Battery: Yes there is an "as needed" WCDMA setting . I've been experimenting with it both ways and "as needed" has definitely stretched battery life from maybe a day into the day and a half range. Also-the battery does seem to condition-I'm in my 3rd week and it's going a full day no problem.
I'm cheap also - bought a 2 Gb card for 24 bucks at the shack. Works great. Dunno about 8 gig but I'm charging my old 512 Mb nano as we speak-EBay25 bucks-you really need 8 gigs????
My impression-its not as smooth or seamless as an IPhone, at all-but for 50 bucks as a 2 yr online contract refurb I'm pleased. Although gotta say - If I get a big birthday check from...
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Battery: Yes there is an "as needed" WCDMA setting . I've been experimenting with it both ways and "as needed" has definitely stretched battery life from maybe a day into the day and a half range. Also-the battery does seem to condition-I'm in my 3rd week and it's going a full day no problem.
I'm cheap also - bought a 2 Gb card for 24 bucks at the shack. Works great. Dunno about 8 gig but I'm charging my old 512 Mb nano as we speak-EBay25 bucks-you really need 8 gigs????
My impression-its not as smooth or seamless as an IPhone, at all-but for 50 bucks as a 2 yr online contract refurb I'm pleased. Although gotta say - If I get a big birthday check from...
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