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ok this may seem a little stupid but i've nearly really used a pda phone before. What is all the hype about exactly? Why should someone choose the new p990i over the k800 for example? As far as i can tell the only advantage is things like windows software and better internet browsing. is there more to it? I'm gonna have my upgrade around september and you never know the p990i may be out by then
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Posted: 2006-06-10 20:47:09
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Before my p910 i had a k700, here are the reasons why I changed:
-native sw available - native software can be much faster and consumes far less battery than the java sw would
-touchscreen (couldn't ever live without again :)
-replaced all of the gadgets i was carrying around (pda, mp3player, phone)
-size is within my idea of reasonable (as opposed to most pdas)
my main reasons for changing to the p990 will be the wifi support, the new camera, the new keyboard position and all the various tweaks they did which i missed after the k700 (automatic sms delivery report sending and handling, photo light, auto capitalization for text input, such small things)
hope this anwsers your question :)
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Posted: 2006-06-10 22:11:53
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Hi, comparing with normal phones (K or W series for example), the the current P series have more than 1000 3rd party softwares and games that can be installed onto the phone to make our lives more productive and enhances its usefulness. E.g., I may not like the built-in audio and video media players, contact appclication and calendar application. Hence I can purchase and install 3rd party software with added features and functionalities that the default ones lacks. The possibilities are limitless, as long as developers are willing to commit and comes out with creative and useful softwares. Rest assured the same will apply for UIQ 3 (P990i, M600i and W950) in due time.
Also, P series comes with Hand Writing Recognition plus a screen size of around 2.8" which normal phones lacks too.
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Posted: 2006-06-11 03:15:45
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Unfortunalely that 2.8in screen can only be included in a cell the size of a brick :s I still have to see a cell with a screen quality close to the N80's. Also is difficult to write even a short sms answer on a screen with the stylus while driving :-( . On a one hand operated S60 cell one can do that with a bit of practice without even taking it out of one's poked ! Human interface was the biggest drawback PDA's never caught up big time. The s60 outnumber the other symbian models by 10:1 and even more if the s80 isn't taken into consideration. Btw - this very post has been typed while driving on night patrol - such is the versatility of the s60. Is by far not the best os - but certainly usefull in real life.
This message was posted from a Nokia
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Posted: 2006-06-11 05:15:46
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Do you guys mind if we jump off topic once again?
I've been looking at the various pre-paid options online, but don't quite understand how things are done in Europe. In the U.S. you would just buy a sim and a refill card that comes in various increments of minutes and talk until the minutes run out then buy a new refill card. Say 1000 minutes for $50(£25) and talk until the minutes are gone.
I am assuming a 2:1 exchange rate for simplicity 2USD=1GBP.
With my current monthly pay plan from T-Mobile, I get 1000 minutes w/free nights and weekends, and 1000 text for $56 (£28). However, any call I make/recieve will cost $1(50p) so my included minutes really don't matter. Text messages would be $0.35 (18p) each way.
It is going to be cheaper for anyone in the States to call me than for me to call them, but I still want a reasonably priced option to not only call the States but to also make calls while in London and when I travel. I understand the whole buying a new SIM in each country, but what carrier should I go with if I do so? Any other suggestions?
[ This Message was edited by: himomer on 2006-06-11 05:07 ]
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Posted: 2006-06-11 05:37:53
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On 2006-06-10 17:02:26, n.evil wrote:
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I can confirm that the o2 handset roadmap has changed to show w/c 10th or 17th July for the p990 now!!!!!!
Is this for definite then? Just curious as somebody over @ My-Symbian has posted that O2 have given them a date of 14th August which is obviously somewhat different to these dates.
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Posted: 2006-06-11 13:00:35
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i had posted some time ago about o2's roadmap release date for the p990, and it was always 10th-17th july
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Posted: 2006-06-11 14:05:33
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On 2006-06-11 13:00:35, SL33PYH34D wrote:
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On 2006-06-10 17:02:26, n.evil wrote:
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I can confirm that the o2 handset roadmap has changed to show w/c 10th or 17th July for the p990 now!!!!!!
Is this for definite then? Just curious as somebody over @ My-Symbian has posted that O2 have given them a date of 14th August which is obviously somewhat different to these dates.
Yes, but remember, this as definite as we know at the moment. The roadmap did originally show week 1 or 2 of June but, has now been changed to w/c 10th or 17th July. Fingers crossed, there's no further changes to release dates...
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Posted: 2006-06-11 20:47:04
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Cant really complain though =) one more month to put away savings for it
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Posted: 2006-06-11 22:08:17
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Vodafone have just advised me I am entitled to upgrade for free.
I explained that I am waiting for the P990 and asked when I can expect to recive one. At this point the nice lady went a bit quiet " we have had a lot of interest in this phone" great say I "when can I have one" long silence "we are not expecing any further "NEWS" on this phone until the end of August so I am not holding my breath
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Posted: 2006-06-12 11:07:12
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