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TOTA Mobile/Wireless/Celluar/VOIP Thread (pg. 11)
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| Playa24_7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by fayraree
Time to buy a new cell phone...the battery for my Motorola Timeport (purchased in 2000) is beginning to give--THAT's quality for you, folks! ;)
So now I wanted a really pimpin' phone. Think I'll buy it for the summer of 2006 or next week; depends if my friend from Sony's marketing department can hook it up ;) It's not available for Canada yet and it's supposed to be coming soon for Europe and Asia, so we'll see! ;)
http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp...m=pp1&pid=10333 |
fackin awesome phone!
yes, Z103.5! lol
Some awesome things about this phone:
"Wireless and free – 3G modem
Connect your PC to the internet as you go. Use the W900i as a high-speed modem and enjoy everywhere access to business intranet and email."
"Video call – see who you’re talking to
A discreet video call camera on the front of W900i sends a live video stream showing you as you speak. And you can see your caller wherever they are. During a video call, you can also activate the main W900i camera, shoot some video and show your caller what you're seeing as a live video."
"Life as it happens
Many network operators offer video streaming as part of their 3G video customer offer. You can watch sports highlights, movie trailers and other video clips, and the W900i's large video screen gives you instant satisfaction."
"Shoot and share great pictures
W900i has a 2-megapixel camera, with autofocus and digital zoom, that takes pictures that will impress your friends and family. When you catch the moment, you can send it immediately to any email address or to another phone.
 
"Connect without cables
The W900i has Bluetooth™ and infrared when you want to connect to your PC. Synchronise your calendar and contacts, and drag and drop images and sounds between devices." |
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| rabbitjoker |
| ^^^^--- It's not 850 so (IMO) it is a waste of money. |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
*Dual colour displays
*Flip Phone
*Bluetooth
*Digital Camera with LED Flash
*microSD expandable memory
*Internal antenna, microSD expandable memory
*Speakerphone
*Built-in stereo speakers. |
Yes hmmmmm I think I'll be looking into this little feller in January. |
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| zoogla |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
^^^^--- It's not 850 so (IMO) it is a waste of money. |
Oh--I was just gonna use it to play music and take pictures! :p |
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| loca |
| quote: | Originally posted by Pettiscool
bell.......that is all |
I hate Bell. I was with them for 3 months before deciding to cancel my contract and switch to Rogers. The way i saw it i was actually saving money by paying the $200 cancellation fee (which is pretty insane if you think about it). Good riddance Bell Canada, you bloody crooks. Alexander Bell is probably cursing you all from his grave.
Now i've said that, Bell has the worst customer service i've ever experienced in my life (and i've gone through many providers). |
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| VERTiG0 |
| quote: | Originally posted by loca
Now i've said that, Bell has the worst customer service i've ever experienced in my life (and i've gone through many providers). |
You said it. |
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| zoogla |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
^^^^--- It's not 850 so (IMO) it is a waste of money. |
I've actually been thinking about and researching this comment a bit more... 850mhz frequency will become irrelevant once 3G becomes the new standard in Canadian mobile network technology (about 2-5 years away).
3G will be operating in the 1900-range frequency band in Canada.
http://www.cellular-news.com/3G/canada.shtml
I also realized that the Motorola Timeport 7389 (triband: 900/1800/1900) phone that I bought in France, unlocked, and have been using here for 3 years has worked perfectly for me, and the only time I needed to use it in rural areas was when I drive between Toronto and Montreal and I have rarely lost service; the phone always finds a network on the 401 even if it switches operators (I don't care about the roaming fees because it's for emergency use only!)
So that's why I think the SE W900 will suit me (or anyone else who wants this phone that would own all other phones) just fine in Canada. Also, I don't plan on living on a farm which is the only area where the 850mhz is standard. 100% of Southern Ontario, and all the large cities in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada are covered by the 1900 mhz GSM frequency.
A great article on 3G technology (helps in understanding all the new acronyms: UTMS, EDGE, etc.):
http://www.gsmworld.com/technology/3g/intro.shtml |
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| zoogla |
Speaking of bluetooth-enabled cell phones, I was thinking of also upgrading my car audio to make it bluetooth compatibale. Why?
Long story...
I haven't purchased a cell phone in 5 years; I haven't bought a portable audio device in 4 years, and I haven't EVER bought a camera (my Mom gave me her old Canon about 8 years ago and I hardly use it) or upgraded my car stereo (so I can conveniently listen to my EDM without having convert mp3s to wav tracks). While patiently watching the trends in the market, I think now is the best time to buy one product that encompasses all.
I want to use the W900i as a decent digital camera (2 MP), as an awesome MP3 player (with up to 2GB storage space and a remote control), and as a PDA/phone that is 3G compliant for video calls (when that becomes a standard--so I don't have to buy another phone for another 5 years or so).
PLUS I want to be pimpin' of course :p
The car aspect comes in because a) I don't want to buy a whole handsfree unit for the car and b) I don't want to have to burn mp3s on to CDs to play them in my car. I never bought the 6-disc changer because about 6 years ago when I got my first car, a) I couldn't afford it, and b) Napster came out. This is the only missing link for me.
I would like for the W900i to be used as my song database for the CAR, just like the new technology that allows the iPod to be used with a compatible car audio device. The iPod technology is a separate unit that is connected by wire, though; it's not using bluetooth the way I would like.
I did some research on bluetooth-compatible car stereo head units and the only decent thing I came across was this:
http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/prod...&taxonomy_id=25
How appropriate, I thought, that PIONEER was the FIRST company to come up with this technology! ;)
Anyway, I have to research a bit more, but my understanding is that the bluetooth compatibility between the Pioneer produce and my future phone is limited to the telephonic systems; that the music can't be transfered and played on the car stereo, the way an iPod can. Perhaps I'll wait to buy the W900i until I can confirm that the music audio will also be transferable to a compliant car stereo (Sony please make something!!! Maybe I'll write them an email...). Not sure if the limitation is in the phone, car stereo, or bluetooth technology...oh well :(
Good things come to those who wait...:D |
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| zoogla |
One more step towards getting the W900i:
I just confirmed yesterday with Sony Citibank Mastercard that I can use my $1500 worth of points towards a Sony product from any Authorized Sony Dealer in the WORLD, not just Canada!!!! w00000000t!!! W900i from fnac.com in Paris, HERE I COME!!!! :D :D :D |
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| zoogla |
Holy I'm getting totally carried away here...
Just found out that 3G may be a thing of the past!!!! :nervous: :nervous: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf:
Mobile WiFi/WiMax:
http://www.businessweek.com/magazin...40/b3953078.htm
| quote: | | Nokia's 9500, for instance, contains no less than eight radios and antennas to support various GSM and 3G frequencies, plus Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. "It's getting more and more difficult for engineering," says Niklas Savander, senior vice-president for mobile devices in the enterprise group. |
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| Möbius |
| quote: | Originally posted by fayraree
I've actually been thinking about and researching this comment a bit more... 850mhz frequency will become irrelevant once 3G becomes the new standard in Canadian mobile network technology (about 2-5 years away).
So that's why I think the SE W900 will suit me (or anyone else who wants this phone that would own all other phones) just fine in Canada. Also, I don't plan on living on a farm which is the only area where the 850mhz is standard. 100% of Southern Ontario, and all the large cities in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada are covered by the 1900 mhz GSM frequency.
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It is true that 100% of Southern Ontario is covered by 1900 Mhz, but 850 Mhz has better penetration abilities. Which means in a building where 1900 signal is very weak, an 850 capable phone will make use of the 850 spectrum. By not using an 850 capable phone you're really limiting your use of the network.
As for 3G only on 1900 in Canada....that is still to be determined. I won't get into the reasons as to why initially 850 won't be deployed, but I am almost certain it will be deployed eventually. |
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