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Sony Ericsson 8.1MP C905 Discussion (Shiho) |
hansen
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Marty: my verdict for you is, once again - good post. As much as I agree with max about the importance of not jumping to conclusions concerning statistics, I fully agree there's something fishy about the general perception of the mobile phone as an object. Using my own C905, I find hardware flaws that hardly would have been accepted in other electronic products of that price range. 'I just bought myself a new DSLR camera. It's great, the lens is just a little loose and wobbly, nothing major.'
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harry20larry
Joined: Feb 18, 2008
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same, for some reason SE products don't match up to the SE build quality, I'm a bit of a fanboy so I got a PS3, TV, DSLR, computer, radio and they all havn't had one flaw, ever. They have worked like a dream, however, my last 2 SE phones have been all over the place, I shouldn't have to buy a phone and then send it back in under a month, I would expect that if I bought a 360! |
yea g
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Thats so true, I'm 100% sure c905 could not last as long as this monitor from way back in 2003 (guess what? its a sony)
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gtr83
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This kind of thing is exactly why I never rush to buy an electronic device right after release - better to give time for its problems (and price) to settle in first.
Nokia 3520 > 6600 > W800i > W890i > C702 > C905 > BB 9500 > Samsung INNOV8 |
walgman
Joined: Nov 02, 2008
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On 2008-12-17 22:51:45, marty mcfly wrote:
@walgman
It might be Sony on the label, but the giant that is Sony is very little to do with Sony Ericsson on the whole.
@Max
Great post, but it still doesn't help all the people who do have problems, the ones who have just spent £300+ on a brand new phone which stops working in a week. These are more than just annoying little niggles, these are very poor build quality problems, and possibly design problems in some cases.
If  want to build up so much hype for the phone over several months, they really need to deliver when release date comes. I agree with you over the idea of only the complainers post, as that is true with all product reviews, it's human nature to voice your annoyance. But the fact that everyone is coming on so soon after the release, and all voicing the same hardware, not software problems, is not very promising.
I only joined this forum when I bought my C905. Glad I did cause I have learned things I otherwise wouldn't have. Its excellent. My first posts where not complaints nor is most of the stuff on here. However I do agree though that one is more likely too complain that praise.
Suppose we in the UK are pretty lucky that we don't in general have to fork out hundreds of pounds for our phones. I know we end up paying eventually but the way I think of it is my £30 a month is for my (effectively) unlimited calls and texts.
The main reason for my moans is I was hoping to take some great phots on my hols and also to post some to impress everyone.
The other feature I was looking forward to using on my holidays was google maps etc. Reckoned it would be pretty cool in strange places like China. Consult the guide book and set off, sort of thing.
Before you say it I am not silly enough to use data abroad. I always buy local SIMs.
Anyway If I don't get it back on time I will put a camera driver on the old workhorse k800i and use that.
Another great thing I learned from you guys.
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max_wedge
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@marty, I agree, it doesn't help. I do tend to agree SE quality control has slipped compared to the old days. However it just means more lemons get through the quality control - but the phones that don't have problems are still reliable and well built.
The basic design of SE phones are still well thought out and solid. It's just they need to tighten up their manufacturing processes to reduce the incidence of lemons.
They probabnly also need to pay attention to their support, which is often a let down. (though personally I've never needed it - all my SE phones have always been solid as a rock.)
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ron.jeremy
Joined: Aug 12, 2008
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I got a C905 Inca yesterday, it works nicely imo.
The build could've been better, but from K850, it's a huge step in the right directon imo!
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marty mcfly
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On the flip side, something to consider is the experience I have had. I bought the K850, and it was an absolute disgrace. Software crashes, resets, naff build quality. Then I bought the C905, with self scratching keys, chipping paint, loose slider, losse camera cover etc.
Now, if most phones really are built that well, surely the chance of me getting two duff ones is almost nill? And in all honesty, I know three or four people who owned the K850 and they all had lots of problems with it. And as for the C905, my friend here at work is now on his 3rd handset. I think we need to accept that phones have some of the poorest build quality at the moment, something that needs to be addressed.
As big a fan as I am of , I see far more complaints in recent times about their handsets (and have had much worse experiences myself), then of any others when it comes to general reliability.
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MWEB
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SE build quality right now is better than it has been for years IMO, the K850i and w580 were diabolical, but the current W,C and X series is marginally above average, You ought to try an N series slider Marty, pay 400 quid for something with a slide action that's like stirring a stick in a bucket full of bolts 
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marty mcfly
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A guy here at work has an N95 and yes the slide is terrible. I don't understand why they just don't use a spring loaded mechanism like everyone else!
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gtr83
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It's because they put a heavy emphasis on quantity. Their logic (which sadly was also treaded upon by SE) is to flood the market with products, psychologically imprinting onto people that cellphone equals Nokia. I went to a Nokia store today and guess what, even the retail units (not dummies) already have crap sliders. They haven't even been sold yet!
On a side note, my friend uses a K850i and honestly, it may be the only one on earth, but it never showed any of the symptoms mentioned in various threads here.
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marty mcfly
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While we're Nokia bashing, my N82 is a great example of Nokias crappy mass production. The keypad plastic is so cheap, it creaks and squeaks constantly! It's very annoying! But for now, it's doing it's job.
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gtr83
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Actually the only 'good' Nokia that comes to my mind is N78. But I don't want to stray too far from topic
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SilveR.
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How ever I have no problems at all with mine C905, but Yes, mine W980 feels more solid.. But the size is much bigger too.. |
jj03
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On 2008-12-18 14:08:15, marty mcfly wrote:
While we're Nokia bashing, my N82 is a great example of Nokias crappy mass production. The keypad plastic is so cheap, it creaks and squeaks constantly! It's very annoying! But for now, it's doing it's job.
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Thats not typical of all n82s tho is it. . Mine is solid. Not a sound..id imagine most c905s are workin perfectly fine. While were se bashing, no nokia ive ever owned had a failed earpiece. . Disgraceful. . |
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