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On 2011-01-09 00:23:47, Prom1 wrote:
Here is a silly question.
Can I make a voice call using voice recognition - either with supplied wired headphones, BT Headset or directly on device using say 1 of the volume buttons? This was a hallmark of
phones started originally by Ericsson and SE before anyone else. Silly question I know, but my Samsung GS Captivate cannot do this with supplied headphones.
For devices prior 2.2, use Voice Actions found on Market. For 2.2 and newer use Voice Search. How well they work and whether they work with wired and wireless headsets as well I don't know.
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Posted: 2011-01-09 00:48:23
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i'm confused about the RAM on the arc is it 512 or 348??anyone?
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Posted: 2011-01-09 02:34:15
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On 2011-01-09 02:34:15, PE4ce wrote:
i'm confused about the RAM on the arc is it 512 or 348??anyone?
512 MB is the amount of flash (internal storage) e.g. where you store your apps. With Arc
however, apps can be stored on the SD card as well.
380 MB (approxemately) is amount of RAM.
[ This Message was edited by: Arne Anka on 2011-01-09 01:44 ]
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Posted: 2011-01-09 02:42:27
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On 2011-01-08 22:16:30, goldenface wrote:
Going by the amount of column inches and coverage this phone has received I'd say it almost stole the show at CES. It's nice to see commentators focusing on the overall offering and not just a spec sheet for a change. The design of the phone has gone down really well with almost everyone who has seen it and it looks like a winner up to now.
I prefer the blue version to the silver too.
That's not really true.
The boot at Sony wasn't crowded, Moto was the winner at CES.
Pretty natural beeing a domestic brand at CES imo.
The arc can be summed up in a few key points:
- Design looks great(dark version)stands out from the huge Android market.
- New SW version of Android.
- Not next generation HW, no really highlights from the X10, more marketing than features
- SE history of f****** things up in a major way.
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Posted: 2011-01-09 09:59:20
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Arne,
Thanks for the informative and quick reply's much appreciated.
Others ...
Although the Motorola Atrix 4G stole the show - especially with their docking accessories = profits for providers selling them to boost end user experience with real value; their aimed at two different target markets.
* SE has always been and always will be a pure mobile experience.
* Motorola has been a mobile unit but their aiming to the pure business market first & foremost before the end user:
key points are:
- Fingerprint security.
- Mobile Security management of device - this is a business targeted offering (not like Apple's MobileMe btw).
Using both devices will evoke a different experience and for the price estimations (arguable at the present time & different markets across the globe cannot be compared really) - I still feel that SE Arc has something unique here but more mass appeal.
Price, key marketing (not using just youth, or sexy woman, or odd looking feministic men in recent cellphone ads, but also smart well dressed adults as well). Android presents so many options I just had to see the light and jump from BlackBerry for my personal unit.
So far I'm MORE interested in The Arc than the other offerings ... Atrix 4G is a close second (the styling looks old & bland already), and I'm still looking forward to a super Samsung or LG offering.
PS: I'm still a tiny concerned why no new LCD technology used in Arc by SE. It takes MORE power for a traditional LCD to show "white" and the power savings achieved by AMOLED can help in power longevity. Unless this 2nd gen Qualcomm cpu offsets this.
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Posted: 2011-01-09 10:26:38
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rickster2kuk Posts: > 500
So what makes the Arc's screen better than the x10, is it just the Bravia element. IMO, the x10 screen is very good, v. high resolution - could do with being a bit more vivid at times though but then you'd sacrifice the battery without a AMOLED screen.
Rumors are now of an April release date - which would tie in with when the x10 came out last year.
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Posted: 2011-01-09 11:01:00
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On 2011-01-08 20:13:34, io_bg wrote:
On 2011-01-08 14:26:06, argiriano wrote:
Anyone notice the difference in white walls on the screen and the real ones behind? I know the screen backlight make difference on shots like this, but I think the difference here is bigger then normal.
So what do you think is the Arcs Exmor-R just a marketing trick or not?
The automatic settings feature hasn't chosen the proper white balance. What's so wrong with that?
Even cameras sometimes suffer from it.
[ This Message was edited by: io_bg on 2011-01-08 19:15 ]
Actually what I was guessing was the power of Exmor in low-light conditions and you get me wrong I was making complains about Arc`s camera. After I think twice I wasn`t so sure anymore and just want to ask for your opinions. Is that any strange?
[ This Message was edited by: argiriano on 2011-01-09 10:51 ]
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Posted: 2011-01-09 11:42:07
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On 2011-01-09 00:23:47, Prom1 wrote:
Here is a silly question.
Can I make a voice call using voice recognition - either with supplied wired headphones, BT Headset or directly on device using say 1 of the volume buttons? This was a hallmark of
phones started originally by Ericsson and SE before anyone else. Silly question I know, but my Samsung GS Captivate cannot do this with supplied headphones.
One word... Vlingo
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Posted: 2011-01-09 11:50:11
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Sorry if this was posted before but I see this for the first time sins Arc breaks cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79cdUNhVKLM
Look at 6:20 the guy claims Reality Display is more efficient than Super Amoled. Even if it isn`t the 6% of all and twice less then the bluetooth is very impressive power usage for screen 4.2" big.
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Posted: 2011-01-09 12:30:43
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I think the Arc will still be my first choice for my next smartphone, but I quite like the look of the Nova display on the LG optimus black as well.
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Posted: 2011-01-09 12:31:55
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