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Use soft keys + shortcuts,it really helps joystick to last long without problems..
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Posted: 2007-05-01 13:51:43
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newers models have incorporated dpads. as you can see the k550, w610, w660, w880/8, etc.

however, i use the joystick in my k750 when there's no more option but to use it(to select apps, games, etc)
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Posted: 2007-05-01 14:11:03
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Though D-Pads are good, and very durable, I have to admit I prefer using joysticks, quicker navigating through menus and selecting things I find, as you don't have to move your finger from the directional D-pad onto the 'select' key, it's all one fluid movement.

Though I do concede they are a bugger when they stop working, and rather than replacing a keypad PCB which is relatively simple, you have to de-solder the old joystick then re-solder a new one on...

Not tried replacing a joystick yet but it looks very tricky!
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Posted: 2007-05-01 14:20:38
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indeed, mine's been working good since i bought it. it's gonna be 1 year with me.
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Posted: 2007-05-01 14:26:48
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I've never had joystick problem on my v600 and now it will be 8 months with k800 still no problem,and its a lot easier using joystick but i must confes it depends on how u use it
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Posted: 2007-05-01 15:00:13
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Maybe SE should start using optical joysticks (D-pad with a joystick extension on top). This would give the comfort of a joystick with the durability of a D-pad.
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Posted: 2007-05-01 15:07:32
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pesonally i'd prefer joystick,much easier...never experienced faulty joysticks but i've used some d-pad phones,they're pain
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[ This Message was edited by: decay_zeit on 2007-05-01 14:56 ]
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Posted: 2007-05-01 15:54:10
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I find no problem with joysticks probuably because I keep the joystick clean

and it looks horrable to have a dirty joystick with the backight on

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[ This Message was edited by: paul101 on 2007-05-01 15:12 ]
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Posted: 2007-05-01 16:11:07
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Mine joystick on the w800 works GREAT after 1 year of use .
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Posted: 2007-05-01 17:48:17
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My wife said she experimented with a D-Pad in college but now she definitely prefers the Joystick.
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Posted: 2007-05-01 18:09:53
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