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@ kronik101: The K800/K800i are one and the same. It does not use a Symbian platform. The M600, W950 and P990 use the UIQ Symbian platform, whereas Nokia smartphones like the N73, N70 etc use their Series 60 Symbian platform. Not sure about the theme icons, perhaps 786KBR could answer that one. The Nokia S60 smartphone themes allow thematic icons. As regards if the K800i is worth it or not, that'll depend on what you want from a phone, and if there's good enough network specials/ incentives to tempt you at the moment. However, there's a lot of exciting new phones on the cellphone horizon, particularly from Nokia and SE...
This message was posted from a P900
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Posted: 2007-02-07 12:13:06
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Its NOT symbian??? im shocked.So i cant use symbian apps? i cant download applications like you would with a smartphone? That sucks,the nly reason i wanted teh phone was for its symbian/smartphone capabilities. im disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 2007-02-07 13:18:57
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On 2007-02-07 13:18:57, kronik101 wrote:
Its NOT symbian??? im shocked.So i cant use symbian apps? i cant download applications like you would with a smartphone? That sucks,the nly reason i wanted teh phone was for its symbian/smartphone capabilities. im disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, welcome kronik101;-)
First place to check out phones is the manufacturers sites. There they have a clear indication of which is smart phones and which is not. After that Wikipedia for any info.
Okay, so you want to install applications. The K800i has many java apps you can use on it. I know since they also work on my phone as they should. It all comes down to what you want to do with the apps. Tell us what your needs are and then we can tell you if java is able to do it. The other option is the w950, but the lack of camera is the big factor, but that is easily sorted out if you have a camera. But phone cameras are neat, no need to lug another camera around.
So yeah, the K810i is pretty...would love it..,but with the k800's current issues, i wonder...will still see if it turns out to be a nice handset...besides, my w900i is great, and will last well into my (hopeful) iphone days;-)
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Posted: 2007-02-07 15:17:39
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On 2007-02-07 13:18:57, kronik101 wrote:
Its NOT symbian??? im shocked.So i cant use symbian apps? i cant download applications like you would with a smartphone? That sucks,the nly reason i wanted teh phone was for its symbian/smartphone capabilities. im disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You didnt know?? Lol!
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Posted: 2007-02-07 15:43:25
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Kronik, howzit bro. Welcome to the thread
Yep, as mentioned the K800i isn't Symbian, more's the pity. Check out the gsmarena.com review at
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_k800-review-93.php
Gotta tell you though, Symbian rocks
*self-satisfied grin*
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Posted: 2007-02-07 18:41:00
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I know symbian rocks. Wats da next best thing to the k800i that IS symbian?
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Posted: 2007-02-07 18:59:34
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EISH,I'm a bit dissappointed.Went to MTN yesterday and saw they've got the w950,been waiting for it for so long and the price is way too high for my budget.R309 a month xcluding calls.With calls added it will be somewhere near R500 a month.EISH!!!But still I have until October to upgrade and maybe,just maybe,the price might drop a little.If that doesn't happen by them,l'll go for the m600i with a 1G M2 card.I'll keep my fingers crossed for the price to drop.
Welcome to da thread Kronik!!!
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Posted: 2007-02-07 19:09:00
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@ kronik,
What about the N73? S60 OS phones can be sluggish, but the range of Symbian applications for them grows significantly each day.
If you were to get one, make sure your local Nokia service centre installs the latest firmware on the phone; the original ones have a few irritating bugs.
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Posted: 2007-02-07 19:18:32
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Hey bradboy, did you just sabotage the power supply at Kingsmead?! I know we're battling to chase Pakistan's total at the moment, but ain't that a bit extreme?!
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[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2007-02-07 18:40 ]
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Posted: 2007-02-07 19:36:03
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@kronik: Sorry I never got to say "hi" when you first posted. Have to agree with the wanqsta (I just love the consensus on this thread)...your best bet is probably going to be the N73 if Symbian OS is a high priority.
Having not used the P990 I can't say much about it's performance but my friend recently returned his and he mostly complained about it's pathetic speeds and other bugs...brotherman does know much about fw upgrades and the first opportunity he got he exchanged the P990 for the candybar Samsung Ultra Edition.
@da wanqsta: I switched off the cricket after the fourth wicket fell...couldn't stand watching it because I might do something to fatal especially now that I'm alone.
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Posted: 2007-02-07 20:26:05
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