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#max_wedge
Do upgrade, Ive done alot of updating on companyphones since release of latest firmware and extensive testing for the incorrect paramater issue, and I assure you its fixed.
R1BC002 is the best firmware to date, in every aspect.
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Posted: 2006-03-17 21:01:21
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yes joysticks do suffer from age, but my joystick works perfectly - it's responsive, accurate. It's only when I play games for a while that it scrubs out. The only way to fix it is to rotate the joystic in all different directions 10 times or more. After that it goes back to working perfectly. So to my way of thinking that's not wear and tear, otherwise rotating it would make it worse not better.
So the problem with K750 joysticks is not wear and tear. I also don't believe dust build up matches my pattern of joystick failure/recovery either, so I'm left with the impression that it's not a hardware problem at all.
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Posted: 2006-03-17 21:03:55
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On 2006-03-17 21:01:21, numb wrote:
#max_wedge
Do upgrade, Ive done alot of updating on companyphones since release of latest firmware and extensive testing for the incorrect paramater issue, and I assure you its fixed.
R1BC002 is the best firmware to date, in every aspect.
Numb, excellent, thanks very much for that reassurance. I shall do so at soonest opportunity.
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Posted: 2006-03-17 21:18:25
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On 2006-03-17 21:03:55, max_wedge wrote:
yes joysticks do suffer from age, but my joystick works perfectly - it's responsive, accurate. It's only when I play games for a while that it scrubs out. The only way to fix it is to rotate the joystic in all different directions 10 times or more. After that it goes back to working perfectly. So to my way of thinking that's not wear and tear, otherwise rotating it would make it worse not better.
So the problem with K750 joysticks is not wear and tear. I also don't believe dust build up matches my pattern of joystick failure/recovery either, so I'm left with the impression that it's not a hardware problem at all.
the odd thing is .. i've had /seen about tons of old t68(i)'s, and t610/6's, t630/637's and none of them have the joystick issues that seem to plague the k700 and 750 models
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Posted: 2006-03-17 22:04:55
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There is one detail I tend to consider as a bug. It's about transfering supported file formats to proper folders via Bluetooth.
As far I can recall, one of the previous firmware versions gave us MP3 folder in the root of MemoryStick. When one should send a mp3 file to K750 it will go to MSSEMC\\Media files\\audio folder and there is no way to move that "lost" file to MP3 folder with phone's own File manager. I myself, like most of us, use USB or card reader for copying large files, so this is more like a minor bug.
There seems to be some bugs in the way the exif data properties are written by K750: The only white balance setting read correctly by several applications is "Fluorescent". K750's "Cloudy" is read as "Manual" by Mozilla plugin, " - (Blank)" by Windows Explorer, "Undefined value" by Adobe Photoshop Elements, just as example. Why not consistent all the five WB settings? Minor bug for true specialist only, have to admit.
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Posted: 2006-03-17 23:24:40
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@Dragoneye, likewise with me, my T610 never needed to be calibrated the way the K750 does.
@Mark_q, the white balance setting is recorded correctly. The way it works in the K750 seems a little different perhaps but the info is there. If you use an EXIF viewer you can see what setting was used.
If the White Balance is set to Auto, then the White Balance field specifies
Auto. Any other setting and the White Balnace is set to
Manual.
The actual WB setting used when on Manual setting, is stored under the
LightSource field. So it might be like this for example:
Picture 1
White Balance: Auto
Light Source: Auto
Picture 2
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Cloudy
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Posted: 2006-03-18 02:25:59
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well dunn maxie... you never fail to amaze me man! have you updated already? its fun in here.. why dont you dip into the waters...
i think R1BC002 will be gud enuff for me... till the next firmware.... or maybe.. till the next phone...
cheers yall!
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Posted: 2006-03-18 02:40:22
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thanks rocky
I'm currently updating to R1B as we speak. Atleast I hope it's R1B that Optus have signed off on - if it's earlier I'll spit chips.
I'll report back my findings - hopefully it will be all good.
It's a sign how much I respect your judgement numb that I'm prepared to risk my usb transfer reliability so early after the release of R1B
EDIT: all updated and no sign of transfer bug. Lookin' good!
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Posted: 2006-03-18 04:28:31
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On 2006-03-17 19:33:26, numb wrote:
1. Not a bug - and not below average, its exactly the quality it was ment to be, just because you may find something better in a different phone does not make it a bug in this phone.
2. Not a bug - are you blind or what ? Its the best 2mp cam without competition, even mentioning samsung D600 in this comparison is riddicouless, but even if there were any cams better, it still doesnt qualify as a bug.
3. Battery is the same - no bug
4. Not firmwarerelated - no bug - and what 50% is that ? how do you come up with that number ? dont throw out foolish unsupported numbers that makes no sence.
[ This Message was edited by: numb on 2006-03-17 18:38 ]
Perhaps I should have made it clear, for the mentally challenged, that there is still a lot that can be improved with firmware - may or may not be a bug exactly in your definition. How strong is my argument? I am a certified programmer from Texas myself, but that's another story. Anyhow, I did also mention at the end, save IV, the rest are my opinion. So read on cause this gets good.
I) Perhaps my memory is poor but someone else help him understand that there have been no improvements on video quality - even though, firmwares are capable of that also and this my friend, has been proved.
II)
LOL@"blind". No, and I did say "it's my opinion" didn't I? (chuckles) Whose blind now? I do believe picture quality (such as noise) can be improved with firmware? Oh ya, say this to Miss UK @ "mentioning samsung D600 in this comparison is riddicouless" and you'll have a better chance / reason for embarrassment (lol).
III) May @ "Battery is the same - no bug": but then again, it's your opinion not mine. A lot of adjustments to the firmware can be done in order to minimize the overall battery usage.
IV) You keep on forgetting that my opinion is not restricted to one site only. I have no intention of SPAMMING forums, hence, I took the easy way out of just stating the CONSENSUS, based on OTHER forums in contemplation. You are free to criticize me of course but don't overreact please. It's not like Sony Ericsson is going to give you an award for standing up (lmfao!) though I give you some credit for trying.
Now you are going to remind me that this topic is originally about "bugs", not improvements or anything that's more hardware related right? Cannot disagree. In fact, my point was simply - yes, there is going to be a next firmware update, not now but soon. Then again, IT'S MY prediction.
No offense, but next time, take your time to type up something you really want us to know instead of arguing over something unsure. Nevertheless, I wish you the best in your next reply.
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Posted: 2006-03-18 08:50:49
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#minister
First let me say that your attempt to insult or riddicule me with your overly sarcastic and at times rude reply doesnt work. I dont get insulted easily and If you feel the need to debate on that level, feel free to do so, it portrays your personality better than mine.
1. You say videoquality needs, but hasnt been improved. In what way do you expect it to improve ? videoquality are maxed out to what the hardware of k750 can handle, and what it was designed to be. It records at 176x144 pixels up to 200kbit/s and has done that on all firmwareversions except one where it was broken. Am I saying videoquality is great ? No, but it is what it was designed to be able to do, If you feel this is not satisfactory because newer phones like samsung D600 does better, then switch phone, because there will be no further development in videoquality on K750, that is a promise.
2. Imagequality, again, it has been optimised as much as possible on all firmwares except for the same one where video was broken. It has on numereous occasions proved itself to overall be the best 2mp camera around in tests. This doesnt mean that its perfect in all situations. Optimizing camerasoftware is a compromise, and camerasoftware has been optimised as much as possible within the limitations of the hardware, and within the targeted areas of quality, and you will se no major changes in cameraquality due to firmwarechanges. You and Miss UK may disagree with me and find the camera of D600 to be better, that is your right, as it is my right to disagree with you.
No, this is not the last firmware for K750, but point is that focus on development for future firmwares on K750 will be on bug fixing, not on trying to improve video or cameraquality or other improvements. This firmware is stable and all functions (like video, camera, batterylife etc.) live up to the expectations and promisses made by the manufacturer, therefore no effort will be done in trying to further improve the phone, by improving current functionality or adding new. New models are being released and focus on this model will only be on finalizing and routing out any bugs left. Not on trying to improve the K750 for continueos competition with newer models from other manufacturers.
And yes, this thread was primarily about major bugs that needed fixing, not about personal wishes for improvement, but no, I will not remind you, because you are allready aware of that.
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Posted: 2006-03-18 14:10:31
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