User: MegaBit
These are the most recent forum messages posted by MegaBit:
Re: Will Change Anything
I respectfully disagree about the issues I have falling under a warranty. They are, in fact, the baseline design of the hardware and software-- not defects that affect this unit alone.
The user interface is truly a hodge-podge of a trackball interface and pseudo-touch interface. Many normal things like selections and data entry are just not written for a finger touching the display, but are fine for a keypad, which it was developed for. If you have not used ...
Won't Change Anything
It's still a Storm and even after all the leaked firmware updates, this one included, the device is a failure.
The screen click is totally lame (and gets worse over time) , the processor is grossly underpowered, and overall user interface is not suitable for a touch screen device.
I had one since November 2008 and it is the absolute worst cell phone or BlackBerry I've ever purchased. The rubber sides creak because they have gotten loose, the accelerometer gets stuck ...
Voice Dial - Speech to Text?
Does the voice dialing need to be trained with specific name entries, or does it recognize entries in the contact list?
Re: same time as bold? -> No, Q1 2009
If RIM makes it available to Verizon in Q3 2008, it will take Verizon 4 to 6 months to test and integrate it into their network (and customize the OS to VZW standard). So I think it won't be out until late Q1 2009.
Gotta Like the Thwap!
I'm thinking of getting this one just for the thwap effect.
Re: Is this phone a piece of **** or is it me...
Uh? Because the USB drivers on your PC may not be talking to the handset, its a POS?
I Bluetooth connected it to my Mac in 10 seconds and moved a whole address book over-- with no cable. It seemlessly connects to the BT in my car and works flawlessly.
Problems may not be with the phone. Suggest you review the SW on your computer and try again.
Re: can we get a couple pictures?...........rich, eric
This, um, other site has a few very nice photos of the MAXX-
http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp ?Id=2578&source=SIDEBARHOME
KRZR = Oscar Time
Similar to many past GSM models coming from Motorola, I don't think we'll see this one in Cingular stores until they have included it as part of the "goodie bag" given to Oscar Award nominees & winners next March (that's 2007).
Re: Samsung SGH-x507 Where can I buy it??
Its available thru the business channel- you need to call them and not the consumer CS/Sales. I ordered on-line through a premire portal that my company has.
I'll tell you this, however, after using the phone for about 6 weeks now I don't think its that good. The outgoing audio is really compressed like a tin-can sound and everyone says they can't hear you and that's because the consonants are getting clipped. People say "talk louder" but that does nothing ...
Re: Same thing big deal!!!!!
Um, ever work for a company that does not allow things called cameras to be carried in & out by employees?
In corporate USA, that's how it works. And that's wht there is a thing called a Treo with no camera option.
Get it?
Cingular Premier Orders Only
This phone is available through the Cingular Premier channel. If your company has an employee program with them, you can log in and buy the phone but its treated the same as any other new plan or upgrade- i.e. a 2-yr agreement or renewal and then $49 (some may be more or less) for the phone.
You can use this by entering your company email on the Cingular home page, where is checks the email domain and sends an email ...
Re: newest release date
How about $235 with factory iTunes (not installed by reseller):
http://www.wirelessimports.com/ ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=553
Re: Samsung X820
The data from press releases & discussion at the launch in Russia claimed the US version would be CDMA... Russia, China, and Europe get GSM/EDGE versions. :cry:
Re: Greatest Phone Ever???
The only information is rumors at this point. on HoFo, some people that "know" say late June or July. Cingular typically launches and/or runs sales during holidays and July 4 could be likely. However, most of us know that Cingular and its suppliers can let things slip for 6 months or more.
Price - who knows but I'd guess less than when the RAZR came out at $400 (w/2-yr).
The only thing that worries me about this handset after looking at ...
Re: Nokia RAZR!
And it has buttons and a killer display- or make that 2 of them. I swear the RAZR main display only produces 256 colors and has a narrow field of view.
Re: T-MOBILE
All the info I find says Cingular
Looks Nice- Might Stay at Cingular
I was preparing to leave Cingular in search of CDMA and thin, RAZR-like handsets with a QVGA display but this one may keep me from leaving.
Besides the big true color display, I like the actual buttons and simple layout of them.
Maybe Q2 availability translates to July-August?
Anyone know about the "summer promotions" this year?
Re: RELEASE DATE....
May 3rd- the announcement was for business-to-business for $116 with 2-yr agreement.
Metal or Plastic?
The front and back covers look to be metal but the Phone Scoop in-depth review refers to the case material as plastic.
Are they metal or plastic?
Re: This phone is awesome!
So... if I jump over to Nextel in August should I get a handset to just "get by" until late '06 or early '07 when some of these new ones become avaiilable?
Re: Available To Order!
$349.99 less $50.00 mail-in rebate
$15.00 priority shipping
800-331-0500
lots more numbers people are using on this thread:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/show thread.php?t=19636
Available To Order!
Cingular began taking orders early on November 22nd. Now shipping. Better get one while they last!
Re: I am surprised Verizon is selling this right now
I think the alternate software RIM is so pleased with will allow them to maintain service even if the NTP ruling comes down against them. Its their way of telling NTP to stick it and keep sales & service continuing without a hitch.
Q- Any Metal or All Plastic?
Hope Rich can answer this as it seems he got to handle one at the event--
Does the Q have any metal like a RAZR or is the entire thing plastic?
Seeing all of those pieces & seams leads me to think an all-plastic shell will be creaky & flimsy like the old T720/T730 (yuck!).
The Blackberry has more of a molded shell making it a rather solid unit.
Thanks--
Re: Lots of Money
Remember when the RAZR V3 was selling for $2,400? And now you can get them for less than $200 only 6 or 7 months later... Waiting a few weeks will make a big dfference!
Re: I give up!!
I hit the same point you are at now last year in August- and I paid for two early termination fees to get out after 8 years with VZW. Everything was always "coming next quarter" and then it would be a dud or crippled version of what we read about on PhoneScoop.
I'll take the insignificant hit in coverage to have access to better handsets.
It's been great and I never looked back.
Do it!
Re: Viewing Angle
Yes- seems to be normal. Every one I've seen is this way. On my V600, the same thing happens but instead when you tilt the display up and down.
Believe it or not, you'll get adjusted to it in a few more days. It drove me nuts at first but now I've almost forgotten about it.
BLACK RAZR Photos Out
Saw these on Engadget this morning... not sure if I like it or not. I like my aluminium colored one.
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000 197029297/
Re: big deal
It's not how large it is... it's how fast you can use it!
Re: voice dialing
Are you saving your numbers to the SIM or in the phone's memory? You set that option up in each phone book entry (just above the voice entry).
You cannot use voice dialing with numbers saved to the SIM, only in phone memory (its in the manual).
And, if you enter them in the phone and later want to copy numbers to the SIM, the voice tags disappear because they are hardware-dependent.
Re: Videos on the V3
Sorry- here's the US web site:
http://www.bvrpusa.com/products/ptmo bile/?SOURCE=goog&KEYWORD=bvrp+mobile+phone+t ools
Re: Videos on the V3
Joee7171 said:
where can i get the software?????
Try a direct purchase-download from the software manufacturer:
http://www.bvrp.com/ENG/
Re: Strange charging and battery life behavior
I understand the differences in battery chemistry and charging requirements. However, you need to keep in mind the one common environmental condition that will destroy any battery: heat. Heat causes the water to evaporate from the cells and ruin the electrolyte thus reducing the cell's capacity and it's life. Long-term charging will do this even with Li Ion because you are keeping a small electrical current pulsing through the cells which creates heat due to the resistive losses.
My reason ...
Re: Strange charging and battery life behavior
I think you're over-charging from the scenarios you describe. You really should not charge it full, pull it off, and then go and plug it back in again. And if I read your description correctly, "charging for several days"- does that mean on the charger for several days continuous? Too much if that's the case.
You'll get the best performance and battery level reporting by using the device until there is 1 bar left or an indication of a low ...
Re: Voice Dialing Razr V3- HOW TO??
The flip needs to be open. You need to be on the home screen. Push and release the voice key (right side of display). Watch the count-down thermometer bar on the display and say the name.
If it recognizes the spoken name, it will open the phone book to that entry and dial the number.
Note that if you press and hold the voice key it will record a voice memo and not attempt to recognize a command.
A few tips: ...
What Will They Think of Next?
I have to say- that is one funky looking device.
Re: TOO BAD...
badsky2k said:
Moto did not put the vastly superior display that is on the V710 & V3 on this phone. Then it would be nearly perfect! 8O
I think the display on my V600 is far better than the display on my V3.
The V3 has a very, very narrow viewing angle and most of the time I swear it's only 256 color- no joke. Too many images are blocky and pixelated with no smooth gradients.
The good thing about the V3 ...
Re: Carrier?
Danthalas said:
IF verizon doenst carry this phone I think im gonna pay the termination fee and go to cingular
That is exactly what I did a month after the V600 came out last year! And I had to pay two- one for me and one for my wife. After 7 years with VZW I could not stand by and watch all the good stuff going somewhere else any longer... and now I have a RAZR.
Do it!
Re: my thoughtz
I agree with your comparison of the phone book and other software implementations. They could easily be improved but Motorola is staying with what they have and the only reason I can think is that it makes the transition to a new model much easier for former Motorola owners. This is the same thing Cadillac does with their interiors- keep the buttons & knobs where they are so potential new owners will feel right at home the first time ...
Re: hs-850 vs. hs-820
BIG difference in those two models. Not much difference in the 810 and 850.
The 810 and 850 are better in terms of sound quality and ease of use. The 850 has superior battery life.
The 820 is smaller but prone to noise issues due to the lack of a boom for the mic and no ear seal on the speaker. However, it's a little smaller.
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