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what do you think guys? just want to ask the pros and cons.
Thanks in advance..
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Posted: 2004-11-13 03:10:44
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@usong725
They are two completely different handsets. You should decide whether you need a smartphone or an ordinary mobile phone.
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Posted: 2004-11-13 03:29:34
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if you want an expensive revised k7..,buy an s7.if you want a smart/pda for the same price,get a p9**!
This message was posted from a P900
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Posted: 2004-11-13 03:34:11
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I have both...2 WAY different machines, I tend to use my P910 more though.
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Posted: 2004-11-13 03:43:53
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@ least the p series will sort of RETAIN its value...,the s7,on the other hand,wil soon be retailing at half its current value!
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Posted: 2004-11-13 03:50:28
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i dont think he's thinking about gold.
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Posted: 2004-11-13 11:20:56
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It depends on what your gonna use it for, and be honest. are you really gonna use it as a PDA? Yes it will have the potential of 1gb+ storage, but do you require over 7 hours of music on there? picking out an album or two to put on 128mb is hard enough to have to pick 1gb of faves to chuck on there - you may as well buy an ipod and chuck the whole lot on IMO.
Next, will u use the symbian OS? do you need applications for more than the first few days of playing with the phone?
I asked myself these questions when i was choosing the same as you. I eventually decided when i had a a look at the phones. Yes, the 910 is phat, ands its the daddy of smartphones, but it aint a normal phone, and it shows it by being wider. The s700 however is a traditional phone, although I'd partially agree with anyone who says its not- due having an "in your face" camera on the reverse. In reality, is no more or an eye-sore to that of the camera on the K700i, but it is however slightly deeper in size. The s700 is also a bit more than a "revised k700". The k700 is limited to 41mb, whereas the s700 is maxed out at 160mb - making it a realistic MP3 player for more than a short walk. In addition, it feels *SO* much better built than the K700. The body feels of solid plastic, unlike the cheap hollow plasticy feeling of the k700. The keypad rotates out on the s700 with a quality feel as well. The rotating action is positive, and has no play whatsover. The extra space allows for a quality keypad - which feels vey responsive and is lit by a blue light which is readable in day or night very easily. The K700 however has a cheap rubber keypad that is reminiscent of an old nokia.
i cant help that SE have skimped on the quality of the k700, and its fallen far short of the quality of the T610 which i upgraded from.
However, your question was deciding from the two top of the range fones.. of which both are of *excellent* quality, and you are not likely to be disappointed by either. You just need to be honest, and pick the one with the features you are likely to use, not play with for five minutes when you've just bought it
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Posted: 2004-11-13 11:45:43
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@Raab
You must have a limited view for the usage of flash media if your primary point discusses the lack of need for so many mp3s. I don't think flash media was primarily created for mp3 storage. Hence, there are several other uses that do come in handy like, data storage, programs, video, pictures, etc.. Having the larger size does help. I have a portable media player with a 40gig hard drive, but I have exploited it's large drive capacity with other storing uses other then mp3s.
As to the topic. Forget the S700x. It's recycled SE technology with a high price tag.
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Posted: 2004-11-13 12:29:14
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@raaab.why would you want to use all available memory on music only?the s7 uses the same interface as the k7...the only difference is the ms,bigger and better screen,and different appearance,therefore It's a REVISED k7!
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Posted: 2004-11-13 12:38:52
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The usage of flash media quoted in my reply was in used reference to the ways in which it can be used in the devices discussed, not their general application in everyday consumer items, which, I agree are incorporated into almost every electronic item we commonly use.
In the case of the K/S700, it seemed pertinent to discuss a single largest file that would probably be used with these devices - i.e. a mp3 file, and a rough approximation to how much music that equates to for the maximum storage possible. The point I was try to illustrate was the fact that despite the storage limitations on the said devices, their ability to be useful was not at-all impaired - except in the case of the K700i.
This is made relevant by the fact that mobile phone manufacturers are continually trying to incorporate commonly used consumer items (such as personal mp3 players, personal radios and digital cameras) into their products. Their target is to lure customers into purchasing an all in one "pocket space" saving device that is sufficiently functional for 80%+ of customers. In the case of the s700, the specifications of the phone mean that they have successfully achieved this. However, to state the opposition, they have unfortunately infuriated the remaining 20% who are technical enough to realise the limitations SE have seemingly imposed on the device with no other reason other than to protect their dedicated products.
As for it being recycled technology? I can only read this as meaning that it is technologically out-of-date. I can understand that viewpoint with reference to previous posts stating that an almost identical phone has existed in the Far East for over a year - but in the UK it is still one of very few phones that has a credible MP3 player, digital camera, and as such is bang up to date here.
Again, my original advice stands: Your choice entirely depends on what functionality you require from a portable communication device.
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Posted: 2004-11-13 14:24:08
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