Posted by PeterKay
Yes wifi is free, depends where you are.
Posted by bibo
thx for replying....
I can't wait for this wonderfull mobile....
Posted by toughkid
sorry PK, i asked u a lot of things and i'm so sorry... probably they are boring and hard to describe (better to see them!
)
i am interested to basic functions done with the fingers.
_block/unblock the screen with bottom-left + other switch
_set the phone in silence mode (bottom-right swtch)
_write an sms
_answer a call
_call a friend (his number is in the rubrica)
_receive a message and reply to it...
other questions...sorry...
is it possible not to have the walkman app always on the center of the screen?
what about the two menu icons on the bottom-left of the screen?
thanks in advance!
Posted by PeterKay
@toughkid, sorry to keep you waiting.
just awaiting my camera for recording.
there are a few videos on youtube showing what you require in the meantime.
Posted by zyexx
am slightly confused...is this fone available...cuz there is this guy selling one for Ja$50k
http://www.techjamaica.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50008
Posted by Genome
I only have one question I need answered, but to me, it's incredibly important. I'm certain that other music lovers need an answer to this as well:
Can we finally select music by choosing genre?
Posted by PeterKay
On 2007-09-24 23:53:06, m-one wrote:
AFAIK the W960i will hit the shelves on 3rd December.
According to some sources 28th December has been mentioned
Don't see why it should be delayed that far???
Posted by bballs91
Wow, looks great, but probably way to expensive for my liking.
Posted by rss_ndrsn
Sorry to disappoint you all, but W960 speaker seems not very loud at all.
Check it out: http://www.gsmarena.com/latest_features-review-171p3.php
[ This Message was edited by: rss_ndrsn on 2007-10-06 07:32 ]
Posted by plasticposer
have you read the post??? seems to be 3rd behind t650 and d900, which are the loudest by far... no point to be disappointed
[ This Message was edited by: plasticposer on 2007-10-06 08:51 ]
Posted by rss_ndrsn
On 2007-10-06 09:49:54, plasticposer wrote:
have you read the post??? seems to be 3rd behind t650 and d900, which are the loudest by far... no point to be disappointed
[ This Message was edited by: plasticposer on 2007-10-06 08:51 ]
Common Sense! I wouldn't post it if I haven't really read it carefully.
Peter Kay claims that it is the loudest Sony Ericsson phone by far. But it is only second to T650. Isn't it quite disappointing?
[ This Message was edited by: rss_ndrsn on 2007-10-06 09:08 ]
Posted by Grimbald
Isn't the discussion regarding the sound way over discussed?
Get over it already! If you want something which can play loud buy a stereo...
Posted by dsr27
On 2007-10-07 18:20:03, Grimbald wrote:
Isn't the discussion regarding the sound way over discussed?
Get over it already! If you want something which can play loud buy a stereo...
lol seems to make sense
Posted by PeterKay
On 2007-10-06 08:31:30, rss_ndrsn wrote:
Sorry to disappoint you all, but W960 speaker seems not very loud at all.
Check it out: http://www.gsmarena.com/latest_features-review-171p3.php
Wish i had a tool to test the sound!!
and in case you are wondering, i have not had the t650i or the k850i to review yet, just played briefly with the 2 phones, had more time with the w960i.
Posted by scareface
did you tried fring, in particular skype?
how was it doing?
thanks!
Posted by toughkid
hello to everybody, i have some questions about basic features. if any could answer to me i will really appreciate it, thanks in advance.
_ how to "block/unblock" the screen? (bottom-left + other switch???)
_ is it possbile to set the phone in silence mode (bottom-right swtch???)
_ how about the sms writing and sending experience?
_ how is possible to answer a call (a touchscreen botton???)
_ is it possible not to have the walkman app always on the center of the screen? if possible, the 5 icons on the bottom desappear?
_ what about the menu icons on the bottom-left of the screen?
thanks again!
Posted by svippe
On 2007-10-09 14:25:49, toughkid wrote:
hello to everybody, i have some questions about basic features. if any could answer to me i will really appreciate it, thanks in advance.
_ how to "block/unblock" the screen? (bottom-left + other switch???)
_ is it possbile to set the phone in silence mode (bottom-right swtch???)
_ how about the sms writing and sending experience?
_ how is possible to answer a call (a touchscreen botton???)
_ is it possible not to have the walkman app always on the center of the screen? if possible, the 5 icons on the bottom desappear?
_ what about the menu icons on the bottom-left of the screen?
thanks again!
This is what I know:
1. "how to "block/unblock" the screen? (bottom-left + other switch???)"
If you are talking about the basic keylock, then you just hold '#' to lock and '#' + a touch button on the bottom of the touch screen. Don't know which side though, but I'm guessing on the right?
2. "is it possbile to set the phone in silence mode (bottom-right swtch???)"
Just press and hold '*' on the hard keypad. Same to get back to "soundmode"
3. "how about the sms writing and sending experience?"
From my experience with the P1 using the stylus works very good. As I mentioned earlier somewhere here on esato it felt like the w960 had a bit thicker screen cover. But I really doubt that it would impact on the response.
4. "how is possible to answer a call (a touchscreen botton???)"
Yes, you answer with a touchscreen button, and people with a P1 correct me if I'm wrong but you can probably answer with a press on the jog-dial aswell?
5, 6. "is it possible not to have the walkman app always on the center of the screen? if possible, the 5 icons on the bottom desappear?"
There will most likely be three options to choose between:
Today menu (see SE's P1)
Blank screen (just a big clock showing)
walkman menu
All I know is that the icon menu appereance will change when switching to the today menu from the walkman menu.
Posted by toughkid
thank you very much svippe! very clear!
thanks again!
Posted by toughkid
othel little questions...
in your opinion, it will be possible to buy a new and different stylus? (in metal for example?)
"the Fast port there is a lighter strip that is in fact a status LED. It blinks in red when the battery is empty, and it gets lit up in green when you charge the handset." if u miss a call, the light will be red or green? if an sms arrived...the light will be red or green?
370 h standby time and 9 h talk time: what could be the real way? in P1i?
in your opinion it could be possible to use the p1i battery?(or a better one, for example a 1500mah?)
Is it really possible to associate a ringtone to a specific contact (instead of a group? How many?)
about the alarm clock with radio? is there need of the wire? I mean, to hear the radio as the other SE devices, is it necessary to have the hearphones attached to the phone?
about the font zoom level (small, medium, large), is it possible to see an example (a pic) with the same screen in the three dimensions?
in your opinion, is it possbile to play random all the audio files in a specific directory (example "\\MP3")?
thanks again!!!
Posted by mujo
thx a lot peter nice review been waiting 4 this. now its the choice N95 8GB or W960i.
btw. Bayram Mubarak.
[ This Message was edited by: mujo on 2007-10-12 14:23 ]
Posted by bibo
On 2007-10-02 12:37:04, PeterKay wrote:
sorry to keep you waiting.
just awaiting my camera for recording.
When are you going to make another videos with the w960?
Posted by PeterKay
no more videos sorry.
Phone not in my pocession no more.
Sorry if i could not answer your queries, did my best.
Awaiting the next Big Thing From Sony Ericsson now
Posted by cremz
I hope they have a demo version online like the k850i. It would help us understand the phone better before purchase at our own leisure pace!
Posted by benitorios
GSM Arena has now reviewed the W960:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_w960-review-172.php
Will start reading it right away...
Posted by GUCCI.011
Its funny how on Friday nite i read the GSMarena review of the W960 and did not like it THEN on Saturday i was given the opportunity to play with a W960 and i LOVED IT!! I think that GSMarena review is a bit harsh at some points. I felt that it was loud enough when i playd with it yesterday,its a great phone! Dont let that review change your mind lol!
Posted by benitorios
Hi Gucci,
How about the speed of the interface? On Perterkay's videos it looks pretty quick and smooth, but GSM Arena seems to disagree.
How quick is it, say compared to a M600, or any other smartphone you tested before?
Thanks!
Posted by zyexx
Harsh is sometimes good, it helps to point out everything, and we shouldn't forget...its just somone's opinion in a review
Posted by GUCCI.011
@ benitorios
I havent used a M600 but i have used a P1 and own a Nokia N80, compared to those two the W960 is realy quick,the UI is great,just like what PeterKay said, and that touchscreen seems realy strong,i didnt need a stylus,just used my finger.
@ zyexx
thats very true.
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[ This Message was edited by: GUCCI.011 on 2007-10-14 20:26 ]
Posted by bibo
In the images of gsmarena seems that the screen of w960i is awfull...
you can't see if you are under light...Especially compared with the two other mobiles(k850 & t650 i think).Why...is it true? or they have taken bad photos?I ask those who have tested w960i...
Thanks...
Posted by Stormbringer
Oeph... took me hours to read the hole topic. Peter, I really appreciate your review and answering so many questions!
I still have some questions, so maybe the other owners could help me...
1) How about the battery life? How much can you use the phone when using the regular functions normally, but with 2 hours music listening a day?
2) I understand it doens't have an accelerometer (strange that the "cheapier" models have it), but is it possible to set the phone to horizontal mode manually? Seems a rather logical function since the other phones can do that, and they are not even touch sensitive
3) I see it doesn't have any protection of the camera-lens?
4) I don't see any photos taken with the W960i on PeterKay's site. Can anybody upload some? Or does anybody know whether there are some photos on the web already?
5) Peter says the display is very nice. But compared to the K850i on GSMarena it doesn't look good at all:
6) Less important: A comparison photo of the W960i and K750i would be great!
Thank you very much in advance!
Posted by marran
5) I think that picture is in quite heavy sunlight, and the two phones use different display technics. Normal touchscreens i.e P990i is almost totally worthless under direct sunlight. therefore I would assume it's one of the few problems on W960i. (Plus, the k850 has a great display
)
Posted by PeterKay
@stormbringer, a few answers:
Firstly battery life, don't know about 2 hours music but watching videos for 1.5 hrs battery life drained around 20%, i only charged the phone every 3 days, mostly i used it for wifi purposes and videos also the odd mp3.
Secondly, that picture above shows one phone with the protector still on
maybe thats why its showing bad colours!! i compared mine toi the P1i and W950i, W960i looked much brighter.
Pictures taken with the W960i are in the Esato camera phone section or look at the fron page of this review for the links.
Correct, no camera lens protector on the proto.
Posted by Stormbringer
Thanks a lot!
I finally got the photos taken by the W960i. I just had to find the filter function...
But they are not so bad, I guess they will be a bit better in the final version.
The battery life sounds very good indeed! But one question remains:
Is it possible to use the W960i horizontally?
I guess not, because I've never seen it or heard about it. But it's odd, because the K850i and W910i have it (at least in the Media Player), and it's automatically by accelerometer too! And this W960i, being the top of the line smartphone, touch-sensitive control, doesn't have it?! Doesn't make sense to me...
But I hope I'm wrong, and it is really possible to use it horizontally. Or maybe the final version will have that option...
[ This Message was edited by: Stormbringer on 2007-10-17 01:37 ]
Posted by fizzil
maybe it doesnt have accelerometer because it has touchscreen?
Posted by PeterKay
the possibilities are endless.....
Posted by HOBBS
76.3mb RAM at start-up and 7,836mb is all I needed to hear Mr Kay.Thats splentastic.
Posted by Pato1011
Hello everyone =D
well mobile.review.com have post a review of the w960, here is the link:
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/sonyericsson-w960.shtml
the only bad thing is that the review is on russian i guess
i hope than in a couple of days, they public in english.
Greetings from a
from México =D
Posted by boriss2oo6
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/sonyericsson-w960-en.shtml english review
Posted by benitorios
Hi Peter,
One question came to my mind when reading Eldar's review of the W960 and its bad ergonomics.
When in Walkman mode, is it possible to activate the keypad lock so that even the 3 Walkman keys stop responding? I actually carry my phone in my pocket most of the time and it makes sense to turn off all buttons otherwise it will play/pause/skip randomly when in the pocket.
If so, does the Walkman key remain active to perform the play/pause action?
To me, one of the big drawbacks of the W960 hardware is the lack of a side play/pause button like on so many SE phones before it, like the W800, W880, etc. When you carry the phone in a pouch, how on earth do you pause your music???
Thanks for your answer, hopefully you had a chance to test this when you still had the phone to play with.
Cheers!!
Posted by Janti
On 2007-10-23 20:25:27, boriss2oo6 wrote:
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/sonyericsson-w960-en.shtml english review
It says:
"Software-wise, this version of the Walkman player is one of the best we’ve seen, but at the same time, it delivers no breakthrough in terms of sonic experience. In fact, with no dedicated audio chips on offer, Sony Ericsson risks ending up on the skirts of the market."
I've read elsewhere that the sound quality is very good. I wonder what I should believe in. If the sound is not good, I will not buy it.
I'm used to the iRiver sonic quality.
Jan
Posted by PeterKay
I've used the K850i and the W960i proto, i still feel that the W960i is louder, much louder.
Posted by Janti
On 2007-10-29 00:13:20, PeterKay wrote:
I've used the K850i and the W960i proto, i still feel that the W960i is louder, much louder.
You've helped out a lot here! Thanks!
However: Loudness is one thing, good sound quality is another. I hope I will see a comparision somewhere between the MP3 part of the W960i and other mobiles or preferably standalone MP3 players.
Regards
Jan
Posted by petawer
Hi!! 3 questions...^__^
1. The camera(3,2mp) is the same of K800/810i? or is better?
2. Plays videos to QVGA or VGA? video recording qvga 15fps, but plays videos....qvga or vga?
3. There has a Joystick? or only has touch-sensitive?
very thanks, sorry for my english
grettings for spain
Posted by irulez
Who is gonna buy this ugly-expensive phone when in 5 days we will see the iphone-killer from se??
Posted by defiantbeast
@IRULEZ
What phone are you calling ugly and which one is the I-phone killer?
Posted by irulez
On 2007-11-02 21:24:40, defiantbeast wrote:
@IRULEZ
What phone are you calling ugly and which one is the I-phone killer?
You will find out in 10-13 days
Posted by zyexx
whats gonna happen in 10 to 13 days??
Posted by PeterKay
The P5i is the killer device.
Posted by tobias84
Is it possible to sett alarm clock on w960? couldn't read anything about it in the manual.
Posted by fatreg
On 2007-11-05 16:07:27, PeterKay wrote:
The P5i is the killer device.
Don't do yourself a disservice matey, get on and give us a wee PK review...