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bloob
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I believe Google Maps is found in the Google Panel. | |
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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On 2008-11-02 03:40:43, pinguino2 wrote:
When the iPhone was announced I was hopeful but I found myself pressing
the wrong key over and over... So If the iPhone didn't do it, what
virtual keyboard is going to do it?
very strange, I find it almost impossible to type the wrong key due to the error correction, and everyone I know with the iphone, and those who have posted here on Esato in the iphone discussion have aclaimed the error correction on the keyboard as near perfect
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myth®
Joined: Oct 08, 2005
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@MyP910
It should be somewhere in one of the CD's or, if preinstalled, in 'Programs' or a subfolder of it (e.g. Tools or whatever)
Or else point your phone's web browser to m.google.com where you will be able to get the latest version of google's mobile applications.
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masseur
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From: Sydney, London
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correct, on my unbranded X1 its in Start -> Programs
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JD4341
Joined: May 30, 2006
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On 2008-11-01 19:00:48, the_mont wrote:
Chris thanks for taking the time to reply to my post, it was really useful to hear that Wi-Fi was unusable on VF branded devices...sounds like VF firmware strikes again!
As you are another VF user did you also notice that there is no English version of WAYFINDER on the enclosed disk? Wondering if this was just a VF issue or just a me issue. (I did download it from a website however...www.getwf.com for those that may have the same problem)
Lastly and most importantly to me thought is the signal, can you or anybody else report on the reception level. My own experience is that in a poor reception area I was getting 2 bars on my p1 whilst getting nothing at all on the X1. I have 7 more days to decide to keep it or not so I am really interested to know if anybody else has an issue with this. I don't want my desire to like and want this phone to blind me to a short coming such as bad reception. I work for the emergency services and at times it is critical I have a phone that gets good reception.
Thanks JD
Hi JD,
I didn't open the wayfinder CD, I always leave those kind of things unpacked and in the box, just in case I want to sell/return it. I always download stuff from the web, like yourself.
Also I have loads of USB cables from other devices, so in my box - it's just like new, lol.
The reception level is an age old problem, with vodafone anyway. It's all to do with the 3G network. By default all calls "piggy-back" off the 3G network. To test it was the same with this phone, I've just tested it by switching the network to "GMS", the signal bars improved immediately to full bars  .
So if you don't need the 3G network, switch it off by doing the following:
1. click on the signal bars at the top of the page
2. clck on the "Settings" option
3. goto the "Band" tab at the bottom of the screen
4. select "GSM" rather than "Auto"
5. click "ok" at top of screen, and that's it
BTW - a warning message will be displayed, about limiting your available services, etc... Dismiss that.
Only problem I've seen so far, is the Opera Browser wants the 3G network on to work for some reason... haven't got time to look into it now, but will report back later, if someone else doesn't.
The IE browser still works fine, so it must be a setting somewhere.
Sooo put your Xperia box in loft, where mine is, as you won't be returning it just yet  .
Chris
p.s. install TouchFlow, and you'll not look back, trust me
@ the mont
Chris once again thanks for taking the time to reply. I am spending another week in the bad signal area so I will try out your fix and hopefully get better signal.
Installing touch flow now....
Cheers
JD |
myth®
Joined: Oct 08, 2005
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@pinguino
I don't know, if SE have added a Keyboard which provides a similar onscreen typing experience to that of the iphone, but if you believe that it is not the best but closest match for your needs, you may try Resco Keyboard:
http://www.resco.net
They have also other useful apps, incl. Resco Explorer, which, along with its reg editor and ftp add-ins, is the best file manager app on the market imo.
For backups I would suggest SPB Backup though, since Resco Backup is often unable to restore backups successfully, at least in my experience.
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molecule
Joined: Sep 03, 2007
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masseur how much did u pay for the unbranded X1? |
MyP910
Joined: Feb 16, 2005
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@bloob,
in the beginning, I don't have google panel. O2 change it with O2 panel. I've managed to change the panel to google panel. But.... in the google panel, all the shortcuts work except for google maps. When I click google maps, nothing happen.
@masseur,
In my xperia, in the programs section, there is no such icon/applications
@myth
I'm currently trying install from m.google.com. let see how it works |
the_mont
Joined: Oct 06, 2004
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On 2008-11-02 03:40:43, pinguino2 wrote:
Hi Masseur,
Well, I had put every phone under the microscope but...
I'm not the best typist in a computer, I'm atrocious on the numeric
T9 keyboards, I hate the BB style keybpards, I felt much better with the
TnTy II (Tilt) but still I tough it was deficient.
When the iPhone was announced I was hopeful but I found myself pressing
the wrong key over and over... So If the iPhone didn't do it, what
virtual keyboard is going to do it?
I don't have the Xperia yet, but when I see the videos and the pictures and
the reviews with bigger and spaced keys and standard layout, I feel this is
my keyboard, finally.
If you ask me why the Xperia? Simple, my two most important priorities are
visuals and productivity, so the 800x480 and the keyboard are hands down
the answer. Plus I'm lucky that everything else in the Xperia is superb,
I can't see anyother phone that can surpass the Xperia today.
I've had the X1 for 5 days now, and whilst I used to type extremely quickly with one hand, using T9, I'm now happily typing quite fast using the keyboard.
Obviously some people love virtual keyboards, but personally I like to feel keys. I think the keyboard is good, and keys travel sufficiently to know you've press them.
Only thing missing is a bunch of smiley's, lol.
Chris |
MyP910
Joined: Feb 16, 2005
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@myth,
I've managed to install google maps.... and it works great. thanks a lot.
By the way, for the internet setting, the phone will select edge or 3G depending on the area/coverage , isn't it ? At my place, the phone is using edge instead of 3G. Does it mean, there is no 3G coverage here ?
In previous page, when I say the phone is a bit slow when changing from portrait to landscape, it is only for the animation for all the 9 panel switching. For the individual panel, it is fast. |
apanjwani
Joined: Jul 24, 2006
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for those who want to buy the Xperia in US or Canada.here is the link
http://www.easycell.ca/default.aspx
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MYB87
Joined: Sep 09, 2006
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ridiculously overpriced!
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jazzywheelz
Joined: Sep 25, 2006
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I've been finding my way around my X1 for 24 hours now and I absolutely love it. Just one problem so far... I can't seem to receive anything by bluetooth. I have tried sending files from three different phones but it fails every time. Sending files from the X1 to another phone worked fine, but I can't receive anything. Any ideas anyone?
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X1 display compared to K850 display. Picture was shot in RAW for optimal colour reproduction and with manual settings (1/60 sec, f/4 and ISO 200).
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the_mont
Joined: Oct 06, 2004
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On 2008-11-02 13:44:59, jazzywheelz wrote:
I've been finding my way around my X1 for 24 hours now and I absolutely love it. Just one problem so far... I can't seem to receive anything by bluetooth. I have tried sending files from three different phones but it fails every time. Sending files from the X1 to another phone worked fine, but I can't receive anything. Any ideas anyone?
Goto start->settings/connections/bluetooth. Then click on "Mode" tab, select "Make this device visable to other devices".
Once the device has been paired, you can uncheck the box, if you like.
Chris. | |
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