Posted by brym!
@amby/AYA: Make una no mind me, I replaced my Celtel sim since Friday afternoon and I have been browsing without interruption since then.
So are you guys enjoying your phones, W810 and E61i?
I saw the dummy of the E61i, it is slimmer and more attractive than the E61. I really hope Nokia/SE will come up with QWERTY sliders in the near future.
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Posted by pxthomas
@Amby...don't tell me you bought that phone(w810) It must be a gift. Bros for me it is a smart phone(series 60 3rd edition or higher) or nothing. My next phone is gonna be e61i, n95 or e90.
@areaf...I suggest you get an extra battery
Posted by Areafada
@pxthomas. I'm delighted dt N95 is among ur choice of ur next phone, dt means i made a good choice of phone, thanks 4 d assurance.
@mamba & amby i'm not a BIG BOY i virtually broke d bank 2 get enough fund 2 buy d fone, i just discovered recently dt i love Nokia with it's innovative hand set
Posted by OluYom
On 2007-07-16 14:04:52, brym! wrote:
@amby/AYA: ...
So are you guys enjoying your phones, W810 and E61i?
I saw the dummy of the E61i, it is slimmer and more attractive than the E61.
@brym!: The E61i is really cool with its metal casing and black outline. Of course, with the excellent track record of the older E61, the 'i' version performs beautifully. The migration was made painless with the "Transfer" feature in both phones. Via a Bluetooth or Infra red connection, I was able to move most of my files, bookmarks, etc. seamlessly from the E61 to E61i.
So far so good...
Posted by mamba
@Aya, by how much did the E61i set u back?
Posted by ambyzown
On 2007-07-15 21:24:00, mamba wrote:
@Amby, why didn't u get the M600i, I thought that was what u intended to buy initially?
I actually did get the M600i and used it for about 4days, but I really found it difficult using the qwerty keypad and the virtual keyboard is so small that I get foggy eyed after about 10mins use. So for this same reason I won't be getting the P1 when it is released. I've opted instead for the W960i.
@pxt: The W810i was the only phone in the same price range with the M600i that I liked. I had to return it and take another. I like my W810i, I no get power like una biggies
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Posted by pxthomas
@areaf...I don't know about the applications pre-installed but here are some that i use anyway:
phone guardian v2.00 or security genius,
mobisophy interactive voice call master,
Nstarter
smartphoneware bestprofile
handytaskman
handyzip
handyalarm
handyclock
handysafe
yahoo Go
morange
powerboot
alonmp3dictaphone
mobisystem officesuite v4
Y-browser
X-plore
mobifun Remindme
KJV GO BIBLE
Mobisystem dictionaries
etc
Posted by Areafada
@pxthomas, where can i get some of those free softwares?
Posted by brym!
@Amby: Why do think data entry of the W960i will be better?
Posted by pxthomas
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1.www.series60v3.com
2.www.dotsis.com
3.www.gsmhosting.com
4.www.myseries60v3.com
N.B. Some of the applications are not signed so you have to sign them else you will get a certificate error when installing them. Secondly, make sure you have a good anti-virus before installing a third party application. If you don't have an anti-virus pre-installed then google the net for mobile trend mobile security. It has in addiction firewall protection and sms spam manager. Please never you installed two anti-virus at the same time.
ENJOY YOUR 3RD EDITION PLATFORM DEVICE
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Posted by ambyzown
On 2007-07-17 20:21:41, brym! wrote:
@Amby: Why do think data entry of the W960i will be better?
Apart from touchscreen, the W960i has the keypad of a regular phone. Look!
Posted by pxthomas
@areaf... Here are some useful nokia codes-
1. *#7370#. This will re-format the phone. You will lose everything (messages, contacts, applications, images, sounds etc)you have in that phone so back up your phone using your pc suite
2. *#7780#. This will restore your phone to it's original settings without losing your data.
3. *#2820#. Your bluetooth device address
Posted by OluYom
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Actually, no anti-virus is necesarry for s60 devices. There is no known virus that the platform is susceptible to. Eventually, an anti-virus software only adds up to sluggish performance of the device while really doing nothing.
Posted by coolapostle
Has anyone used Starcomms internet service? I have some questions about the broadban speeds they keep yapping about.
I am currently using multilinks and the speed is as slow as my gprs speeds. The phone show TX/RX speeds that don't exceed 9.6KBPs/48KBPS. So I wonder if it is my modem that is slow or it is the multilinks network that is slow.
I also wonder if the broadband speeds of Starcomms is dependent on the phone itself.
I need explanations.
Posted by OluYom
Coola: I use Starcomms CDMA 1x: the speed is significantly faster than GPRS any day. 48kbps is rather low on the average, though there are days Starcomms dropped that low. But I keep experiencing about 56kbps to 78kbps on the average. Of course, its still much lower than the 156kbps they advertise.
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Posted by Areafada
N.B. Some of the applications are not signed so you have to sign them else you will get a certificate error when installing them.
ENJOY YOUR 3RD EDITION PLATFORM DEVICE
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@Pxthomas, how can i enjoy my S60 3rd edition device without telling me where i can get the certificates from?
Posted by pxthomas
@areafa...those four sites listed earlier have more than 80% apps that you don't need to sign.
Posted by brym!
@Area and pxt: I used the Nokia E50 (a S60v3 phone) for about 3 months and I can remember there is a feature in the device for turning off certificate request. I did that and thereafter it was easy to instal programs from '' untrusted sources''. I got that tip from www.allaboutsymbian.com
Posted by pxthomas
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@Areaf...You can try this method. Goto menu -> tools -> application -> options -> settings -> software installations and select All
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Posted by Dejitella
hey, y'all, could anyone solve this? I ve got a nokia N95 with wlan problem, though it connects well with other wlan network, it does not connect to my office wlan, it keeps saying "wlan not found" even wit excellent reception. The network in question is open and and unsecure and i ve got no problem connecting and browsing when i was using my N80. Dont tell me about inputing ip address cos i ve got no access to the network in question. Anyone with an idea? I ve upgraded my N95 to v12 firmware.
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Posted by Areafada
@dejitella, ave u tried using the Wlan Wizard on the N95 to connect to your office wireless lan?
Posted by Dejitella
@areafada, yeah thats the first try on any N95, then i went as far as creating access point of the office wlan on my N95, but on luck, i read some forum saying i should key in the ip add of the wlan network on my mobile but i dont have access to the router, cos it s a free wlan
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Posted by abubakar
DO I STILL HAVE A VALID PNF VISA?
been catchin up on the posts. i'm surprised on how many simultaneous phone changes are going on. is the economy getting better or did a PNF member just sail thru thier ministerial screening and has offered us all juicy contracts? if i get any phone it'll be the P990 but im still watchin the price drop.
@coola: you no buy Starcomms again?
Posted by OluYom
Deji: One possible cause may be the differing wlan types.
There are two main wlan types: 802.11a & 802.11b. The latter is more widely deployed and is usually what you will find at public hotspots. It runs on a different channel from 802.11a. Your office wlan network may be using a version not compatible with the N95.
Note that you have to confirm if this is the case here. In the meantime, Google can help you find other answers to your issue.
Posted by artwales
Deji successfully used a nokia N80 which has a WLAN type 802.11g on his office network. The N95 has 802.11b/g, which means the N95 should work. Problem should be with the configuration as earlier mentioned.
Posted by OluYom
@artwales: I see. No problem in that direction then.
Posted by coolapostle
On 2007-07-20 09:49:00, abubakar wrote:
DO I STILL HAVE A VALID PNF VISA?
@coola: you no buy Starcomms again?
Multilinks beat you to my office. My home is still up for grabs. I am looking at flexible internet tariffs AND speed. Multilinks seems to have an edge on flexible plans over Reltel like the N400 for a weekend plan. Multilinks speeds are not exciting. I don't know what Starcomms has to offer. Maybe u can help me.
Posted by ambyzown
On 2007-07-18 01:42:00, AYA wrote.
Actually, no anti-virus is necesarry for s60 devices. There is no known virus that the platform is susceptible to. Eventually, an anti-virus software only adds up to sluggish performance of the device while really doing nothing.
You've gotta be joking about that, cos I have an N70 afflicted with commwarrior that says otherwise. I just downloaded trend micro, but its the trial version and can only quarantine the file, not repair it.
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Posted by OluYom
@amby: As a matter of fact, I am not. Have you ever heard of any Symbian device getting infected from an email attachment or from being connected to the internet?
The only cases of so-called 'virus' infections happen when people attempt to install cracked software or something they willingly accepted via Bluetooth. Fact: your Symbian device cannot be infected without your consent. Scaremongers may call xcommWarrior and co 'virus', but they are far from so in the real sense of the word.
You actually have to give your consent 2 or 3 times in installing malware before your Symbian device can get infected. No; the existing malware are not a threat to Symbian devices.
The anti-virus companies only want to make money. Enlightenment and common sense are all needed against the existing malware. Maybe someone will soon come up with real Symbian viruses that can sneak into our devices, activate themselves, spread and cause real damage. Until then, no Symbian device needs anti-virus software.
Here are clear presentations on the subject:
1. Be Worried - The Truth about Symbian OS Viruses
2. Viruses for Symbian OS - The Truth
I have used Symbian for years and not gotten infected once. Why? I stick with reputable software channels; and I do not accept files I know nothing of.
If your device is already infected (with your consent of course), like in the case of your N70, simply hard reset it and the problem is dealt with. But now you know how to stay clean next time.
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Posted by brym!
@AYA: That's true! Cabir, tranfered by bluetooth has been around for two years now and it affects symbian phones; basically draining the battery or so.
I saw the E90 a couple of days back with one of our visiting directors. IT IS TOO BULKY. I was actually expecting the same slim size of the 9300.
Posted by abubakar
@coola: Starcomms' cdma1x goes btwn 54-144kb/s. if you want faster speeds (tho i doubt any PTO matches that) you can wait for EVDO which gives 300kb/s - 2.4mb/s. when evdo comes out is anyone's guess.
@all: is Celtel still giving gprs service in Abj? i have never seen the signal on my phone. never!
Posted by 234hay
@ all: How much does a new M600 cost?
Posted by abubakar
@all: was told yday that only 0808 numbers get gprs. if that is true then its bull. what do they want us old foggies with econet sims to do?
@234h: last i knew it was 60k. should be less now.
Posted by brym!
@abu: 0802 lines do connect to gprs for data services. I've helped to configure more than five 0802 lines.
The issue now is that Celtel has stopped the provisioning of prepaid lines for gprs.
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Posted by abubakar
@brym: its those kind of policies that makes way for other operators to screw them over. its thier loss. i'm
using my Mtel, glo and MTN lines to get my gprs groove on.
Posted by ambyzown
On 2007-07-22 14:55:36, 234hay wrote:
@ all: How much does a new M600 cost?
Bought mine (black) for N31k at DSCL Adeola Odeku.
@Aya: I guess you're right, about the virus stuff, cos I left the Bluetooth on. But I don't remember accepting any files. Odd thing is that someone lent me the phone to use before I got a replacement, now I can't return it with the "virus" I don't have the data cable so can't back up before resetting, and I'm not willing to buy one.
Posted by abubakar
31k? i'm going out to get one in the morning!
Posted by brym!
@abu: I think the P990 is a better deal. More features and a better qwerty keypad. Price should be 38k to 48K. Just have a feel of both phones before buying.
Posted by abubakar
too late! i've already gone out and bought one. JUST JOKING! i wish i could afford to be a compulsive buyer! i'm not AYA, you know! (that should get a reaction out of him!)
Posted by mamba
On 2007-07-22 20:14:48, abubakar wrote:
@brym: its those kind of policies that makes way for other operators to screw them over. its thier loss. i'm
using my Mtel, glo and MTN lines to get my gprs groove on.
Posted by coolapostle
On 2007-07-23 10:14:32, abubakar wrote:
too late! i've already gone out and bought one. JUST JOKING! i wish i could afford to be a compulsive buyer! i'm not AYA, you know! (that should get a reaction out of him!)
(A)YAnga de sleep, trouble de come wake am! Ignore him bro! I had read where AYA wrote about his one indulgent every year in his site. It is his brand new phone!
@Abu Starcomms keep yapping about its EVDO as if it is already live o. Are U saying it is not available in Abuja? I also want to know if specific phones are used to enjoy the "broadband" speeds.
Posted by 234hay
@ all: What about the W950...I can't afford the P990,besides its quite bulky."Why not wait for the P1?" you might ask.Its probably going to be more unaffordable(for me that is). I really like the M600 the way it is but the lack of WiFi is just annoying.P990 is still the only WiFi enabled phone from SE's stables.If it were only possible to add WiFi cabability.
The Z8 is another nice phone runnig UIQ but its just as expensive if not more (when it does become available in EMEA).
I guess M600 it is(when it reaches the more fanimorous N25k range).
Posted by mamba
I like the M600 but certainly wouldn't buy it because of the lack of a dedicated call and drop button. A lack of this feature means the screen will wear out fast because I have to touch it everytime I want to make a call because I suffer from a severe case of sweaty palms. Besides, imagine how many times you have to redial in Nija due to poor networks. Same reason I won't buy the P1, W960 or iphone.
Posted by OluYom
On 2007-07-23 16:42:45, coolapostle wrote:
... Starcomms keep yapping about its EVDO as if it is already live o. Are U saying it is not available in Abuja? I also want to know if specific phones are used to enjoy the "broadband" speeds.
Starcomms EVDO is live in Lagos, but even here, the coverage is selectively restricted. Even then, they do not have EVDO modems available at the moment. "Out of stock", they say...
As for phones, forget it. EVDO on Starcomms is currently available only via PCMCIA cards and USB modems. Even common CDMA 1x at the moment - you cannot get a new connection via mobile phones. You either go desktop phone or PCMCIA card.
PS: I am pretending I did not read the jibes by Abu and Coola
Posted by mamba
Does anyone here know anybody that has subscribed for the unlimited GPRS of MTN and glo (=N=12,000 per month). Is it reliable and fast? Are there any other aditional hidden charges attached to the service?
Posted by OluYom
Mamba: both packages are contract, so there is a monthly access charge of between N1,250 - N1,500. To signup, there is also a security deposit (about 5k - 8k). Besides those, I am not aware of any other charges.
I was at an MTN friendship centre to signup months ago, but their non-customer friendly 'customer service' led to my walking out on them.
Both unlimited GPRS services run on the regular GPRS platform of the respective networks. On that note, Glo should be decidedly faster. But that is only an educated guess, of course.
Note: the Glo package is data-only (you cannot use it for voice calls at all), while MTN is not restricted so.
Posted by abubakar
@AYA: there are some mobiles that do handle data, they were selling those in Kano some time back. seems none are in stock at Starcomms now but i have a few.
@mamba: i'm using my Mtel right now. in Abj Mtel works better than MTN. GPRS are capped below 54kb/s and in naija that is theoretical as gprs shares bandwidth with voice, voice having priority. best speed i've seem is 18kb/s for a few mins
Posted by ambyzown
On 2007-07-23 19:33:00, mamba wrote:
I like the M600 but certainly wouldn't buy it because of the lack of a dedicated call and drop button. A lack of this feature means the screen will wear out fast because I have to touch it everytime I want to make a call because I suffer from a severe case of sweaty palms. Besides, imagine how many times you have to redial in Nija due to poor networks. Same reason I won't buy the P1, W960 or iphone.
You keep forgetting the jog dial can also do that, plus the back button can be used to end calls
Posted by OluYom
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I know there are. I have one. But Starcomms say that:
1. They are no longer offering the localised numbers (e.g. 01853xxxx) on mobiles, and that they no longer offer the old-type Nokia/Motorola phones;
2. The new mobile phones (the chinese types) are not data-capable; and
3. As such, new internet subscriptions are available via PCMCIA cards & USB modems only.
When I pressed further, the lady said that my old localised mobile number would continue to work for both voice and data, but if I need to replace it, I would either have to migrate to the new phones and be ported to the new 07028 lines, or keep my old 01853xxxx line and use it with a desktop phone as replacement. She was emphatic that it wasn't a case of being out of stock, but of phasing out.
Well, that's what customer care told me. If they've got their info upside down, that's their business really; not ours.
Posted by abubakar
@AYA: just like u said old phones are being phased out & the current batch of Huawei and Hisense phones dont offer data, but if u go to any auth.dealer (most people go straight to starcomms) with old stock u can get the phones. i hear that the next batch of phones coming in include data capable mobiles. when they will become available is yet to be seen.
@all: anyone know the precise price of p990?