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G705 an adequate replacement of my K750 |
Residentevil
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Nice phone, enjoy.
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islandprd
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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On 2008-11-18 16:03:00, WhiteEye wrote:
SingTel, eh? so it's been officially released in SG? how much did you spent for it, islandprd. Thanks.
nice phone indeed.
Thanks 
Launched last week. I paid Euro 77 (S$148) for G705 with Euro 13 (S$25) per month contract 21 motnhs with freebies like bluetooth headset hbh-iv835 and gamelof jukebox. With freebies, the phones itself is as good as free. Overwhelming respond.
No contract sim free is retailing at around Euro 286 here http://www.mobilesquare.com.sg/products/products_listing.asp?cid=13
Elegant and classy phone The front gloss is finger magnet just like W980. The single led is not as bright as K750 and xenon attachment cannot be used.
On the web browsing mode, the 3,6,9 and # key function as browser shortcuts.
Minor thing I dont like is the flat dpad unlike w910.
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Raja
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@islandprd
Have you experienced any bugs/issues/good points of the phone? |
islandprd
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On 2008-11-20 17:47:17, Raja wrote:
@islandprd
Have you experienced any bugs/issues/good points of the phone?
So far so good. The annoying part is the flat dpad. Software is ok. No hang just yet, but probably I havent multi task too much with it. As mentioned before the single led is not as bright as dual led.
It runs S500 everchanging themes alright. It has a video call and front camera like w910 same resolution. This is a W910 supposedly to be.
As I have enough of heavy brick phones (X1, N95) a slim and light G705 is a nice change. It is easy to slip into front pocket on the weekend.
Browsing on low 3.5G signal maybe slow (as if hang) esp when its switch to gprs (even N95-2 also has a same problem). WIFI is good, no problem. RSS reader ticker is nice. |
strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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Guys, just another question... See the picture on the first page where the G705 and the W910 are both in one picture... They seem so similar and the platform seems to be the same.  Would it work if we flash a G705 with W910 software? (except the wifi I know)  . What do you think?
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vegetaleb
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Did you tried A2uploader??
What about battery life using GPS and WIFI?
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yuunanase
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Got one of these last week, and I was nothing but impressed. It is definately faster than any other  phones, including the C905. GPS works like a charm, 30 sec on the first boot and 10 sec on warm boots. However, the real problems comes with its photos.
I used the A2uploader to change the audio driver, and with my HPM-77, this unit is just amazing.
On 2008-11-22 11:24:52, strizlow800 wrote:
Guys, just another question... See the picture on the first page where the G705 and the W910 are both in one picture... They seem so similar and the platform seems to be the same. Would it work if we flash a G705 with W910 software? (except the wifi I know) . What do you think?
I think flashing with a W705 firmware is better.
The battery life is really not that good though, as I have push-mail on all the time, it barely last a day.
[ This Message was edited by: yuunanase on 2008-11-22 12:43 ] |
strizlow800
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Hmm don't know still.. Haven't tried anything. I said and asked just to see what you think... I am a bit curious about crossflashing the DB3150 phones.
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vegetaleb
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Be sure to make a backup of the Cam driver and then try using a k800 Cam driver,you should get the max quality of its 3mp,SE has the speciality to use Cam drivers that exploit only 60% of the camera potentiality |
gtr83
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On 2008-11-22 16:42:39, vegetaleb wrote:
Be sure to make a backup of the Cam driver and then try using a k800 Cam driver,you should get the max quality of its 3mp,SE has the speciality to use Cam drivers that exploit only 60% of the camera potentiality
Can I quote you on this? I would really like to see some more information about what you said
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vegetaleb
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just compare photos of K800 taken with original Cam driver and Se-Nse Cam drivers...
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chaos7
Joined: Aug 10, 2007
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I think flashing with a W705 firmware is better.
Be aware that the W705 doesn`t have a GPS unit. By crossflashing a G705 to W705 you`ll probably lose GPS functionality. |
SIGHUP
Joined: Jul 27, 2005
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Island! We have the same taste in phones!
Lugging around the N95 gets a bit tiresome at times. Still not sure if I can give up all its good features. VGA video and the symbian OS. The G might be right up my girlfriend's alley.
Let me know if you have time how Opera mini, Fring and Google Maps work on it. From the pictures it looks like one sexy phones.
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kjao
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On 2008-11-22 16:42:39, vegetaleb wrote:
Be sure to make a backup of the Cam driver and then try using a k800 Cam driver,you should get the max quality of its 3mp,SE has the speciality to use Cam drivers that exploit only 60% of the camera potentiality
but the k800 cam driver utilizes AF and the G705 does not have AF right? so how can it work? |
islandprd
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SIGHUP, I guess we do have a similar taste in phones
I seldom use video. I use photo more. The X1 also records VGA. I use opera sometimes in X1 have yet to try on G. There is already a built in youtube application on G705 but i have yet to try it. I can live with its original browser.
I spent my weekend with only G705 in my pocket. I purposedly left X1 and N95 at the office. I survived. Browsing at wifi hotspot was a smooth affair. Texting was an enjoyable affair. GPS lock in was fast (less than 1 min). The built in Walk mate application run as wallpaper. Captured few photos (result was so-so). Blast in mp3 to aux port in the car. With medium usage, wifi, gps, photo etc, the battery lasted for 2 days only.
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Posted: 2008-11-18 16:17
Sony Ericsson software/hardware support! 
