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Sony Ericsson announces the G705 slider model |
carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
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From: Auckland, NZ
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On 2008-12-06 02:56:40, islandprd wrote:
I dont own E66, but the G705 HSDPA is faster than N958GB. I get a bursting of 5-6mbs as modem connection to my laptop while N958GB is less than half. Awesome
Am I understanding this right? You're saying that the G705 is a 7.2 Mbps capable device?!? 
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islandprd
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
Posts: 176
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Yes, but go easy now 
Well, it is not super of everything but certainly not bad either especially for the price. It has some advantages and disadvantages.
Pretty much when people ask me in pm this is what I answer:
G705 and N958GB are in diff league.
+ of N958GB:
S60 good software support.
Free downloadable GPS map for walkabout (navigation is payable).
Bigger screen
Clock screen saver
Better cam 5mp
Better video
Better a/v support
+ of G705
Relatively faster UI and less complicated than S60.
User friendly UI, smart dialing, smart texting, good folder handling and flashy themes.
Torch
Lighter and slimmer
Better sound (to my ear using hpm77)
Cheaper but good features
Conclusion:
For a easy usage go for G705. For multimedia go for N95 8GB
[ This Message was edited by: islandprd on 2008-12-06 08:59 ] |
gtr83
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
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From: Indonesia
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@islandprd: I'm just unlucky to live with a carrier whose HSDPA signal reception sucks. Lol
Nokia 3520 > 6600 > W800i > W890i > C702 > C905 > BB 9500 > Samsung INNOV8 |
vegetaleb
Joined: May 03, 2002
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From: Lebanon
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You forgot to mention another big + for G705 : Battery life!!! |
silmer
Joined: Jul 28, 2003
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Cant text with those small keys. I have a big thumb.
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jj03
Joined: Oct 29, 2002
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lol. I love the bit in the description where it says 'Life enhancing' lol...seriously, who writes that crap..lol. |
islandprd
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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@vegetaleb
Battery is nothing special, just average 2-3 days with med usage, or daily for very heavy wifi, multi task usage.
@silmer
The keypad is one of its strength. Tacticle, well spaced, very nice to text with, def better than N95 |
k550iowner
Joined: Mar 31, 2008
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in my opinion the only letdown are the fingerprint screen and the camera lack of AF. can you post some more photosamples? i want to see the diffrense the photoligt brings.
thanks in advance |
se_love
Joined: Nov 12, 2008
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What exactly does autofocus do? And since this phone is similar to w705 would that mean it wont have autofocus either? |
yea g
Joined: Jul 02, 2008
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From: New Zealand
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Auto focus allows you to take close up shots like this with out bluring:
Without auto focus, close ups may end up like this:
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islandprd
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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On 2008-12-12 22:08:14, k550iowner wrote:
in my opinion the only letdown are the fingerprint screen and the camera lack of AF. can you post some more photosamples? i want to see the diffrense the photoligt brings.
thanks in advance
yup. more photos at http://www.panoramio.com/user/1544502
G705 led is weak. No macro no autofocus. It is not a dedicated imaging device. Single led of G705 vs autofocus macro k750 double led.
The last one http://www.panoramio.com/photo/16810264 is k750 with xenon attachment
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C905
Joined: Jul 08, 2007
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From: Denmark
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Review of G705 by mobile-review is up
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/sonyericsson-g705-en.shtml
Conlusion:
Retailing for 300 Euro, the G705 aims at a pretty narrow niche – while it sports a likable and offbeat design, WiFi connectivity and GPS, its quirky positioning is what holds it back. It’s not the best choice for heavy web users, although it’s a decent solution for calls without too many extra feats. Those who are after more feature-rich offerings, will be content with the Nokia E66, but this phone is in a league of its own, even though it’s not much more expensive. Furthermore, with the arrival of the W705, the Sony Ericsson G705 won’t stand a chance. It’s not the best buy out there, nor does it deserve any sort of special credit.
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jchera
Joined: Dec 17, 2008
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erm anyone have any idea whether is possible to install .exe application on G705 other than java format ? |
night_66
Joined: Jul 29, 2005
Posts: 202
From: Sweden
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Is there any information about Sony Ericsson G705 having a new feature called SMS/MMS conversation Style ?
Its included in the W705 but not G705, i guess its just a firmware upgrade like what they did with C905
SMS conversation style looks like "Chatting" style when i SMS a friend of mine and its better than just having all SMS in the Inbox!! |
night_66
Joined: Jul 29, 2005
Posts: 202
From: Sweden
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ah by the way
my Sony Ericsson G705 firmware version is: R1BA034
and the SMS/MMS conversation style is NOT included 
Maybe in the newer firmware if anyone can confirm that please 
Thanks in advanced ! |
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