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On 2009-02-05 01:02:41, l337h1um wrote:
I'm sending mine back for repair/replacement. Four reasons:

1. The space key is very dodgy now, it will insert an additional one or two spaces at random whenever I press it, even though I press on the same spot and with the same pressure each time...
2. Many keys on the bottom two rows of keys on the keyboard are nowhere near as responsive as they used to be. They now require a hard press, and I have to consciously remember to press these keys harder than the others. The X1's strongest point is its keyboard, and now it's so dodgy that I can't write at a decent speed with it. Not something I expect for a $1000 device (in my local currency) especially when the keyboard is one of its strongest points.

[ This Message was edited by: l337h1um on 2009-02-05 00:03 ]

On 2009-02-05 01:02:41, l337h1um wrote:
I'm sending mine back for repair/replacement. Four reasons:

1. The space key is very dodgy now, it will insert an additional one or two spaces at random whenever I press it, even though I press on the same spot and with the same pressure each time...
2. Many keys on the bottom two rows of keys on the keyboard are nowhere near as responsive as they used to be. They now require a hard press, and I have to consciously remember to press these keys harder than the others. The X1's strongest point is its keyboard, and now it's so dodgy that I can't write at a decent speed with it. Not something I expect for a $1000 device (in my local currency) especially when the keyboard is one of its strongest points.
3. Outlook forgets my email signature even after I hard reset the device.
4. Most other users are reporting battery life far better than I'm getting.

I just hope they send me a replacement rather than repair this one.

Do you guys think I should try and put up with the phone for a while until they release a new version?

[ This Message was edited by: l337h1um on 2009-02-05 00:03 ]

On 2009-02-05 07:32:59, koto wrote:
I have doc to go version3.0032

On 2009-02-06 18:01:49, bo_sagoor wrote:
Hi there , I am having a tough time comparing the X1 with HTC HD and the I phone 3G ? would anybody help me on that ? Also what about the speed of the X1 ? What are the downs of the X1 ?

On 2009-02-06 19:45:48, sepehr_sz wrote:
Hello im buying this phone tomoz unlocked

I was just wondering if someone can help me on a guide that will enable me to use it to the full potential with great panels to use?

and also if you live in UK what sim are you using on this phone? What is your opinnion on that sim? and what sim is good to get to have unlimited internet with text?

On 2009-02-09 06:37:34, l337h1um wrote:

It really comes down to whether or not you need a keyboard - If you do, go with the X1. If you're fine with a soft keyboard, and you like Windows Mobile, then go with the Touch HD.

If you can live without all of the following features, then the iPhone is probably best: Bluetooth file sharing, MMS, video calling, memory card slots, hacks etc. without voiding warranty, Flash, decent camera, voice commands, handwriting recognition, ability to change UI styles between stylus-optimised (standard WinMo) and finger-optimised (TouchFlo3D and/or Spb Shell), HSDPA at 7.2Mbps, using your phone as a Bluetooth modem or even a wireless (ie. WiFi) router, ability to play the best audio and video formats (eg. FLAC and DivX) because MP3 sucks and AAC is worse, a huge modding and developer community, ability to view your phone's filesystem and share files between applications, good GPS software with features like voice navigation, the ability to use your phone as a torch (erm, NO, iPhone owners who think that a white screen with full backlight constitutes a torch - just NO), ability to browse network file shares and view files shared by computers on your network, and a plethora of free and commercial apps, some of which are extremely clever and useful.



Try here.

On 2009-02-09 12:18:57, Nitro Fan wrote:
and as for the iPhone it simply cannot compete.

On 2009-02-09 12:30:26, Boinng wrote:


Although of course it does compete, and is selling far more than either the 5800 or the X1.

Let's be real here, the iPhone is the competition, and it's been winning from the start.

On 2009-02-09 12:58:43, doministry wrote:
Better get the Nokia 1200, this is a REAL competition, it sells 10 times more than the iPhone.

On 2009-02-09 13:00:14, Boinng wrote:


I think you'll find the iPhone is selling to prospective X1 and 5800 purchasers. The 1200 isn't, afaik.

On 2009-02-09 13:04:33, doministry wrote:
Sure, I was just smiling to returning phrases like "it's winning from the beginning" etc.

On 2009-02-09 13:10:31, Boinng wrote:


But it kind of has been, hasn't it? I smile at the idea that the iPhone "doesn't compete" when not only is it very competitive with phones like the X1, but it was cleaning up the X1's target market since months before the X1 was even released to a very muted fanfare last year. The Xperia brand with its emphasis on "user eXperience" is SE's direct answer to the iPhone, but I very much doubt the X1 made even a glancing impact on the Apple juggernaut. It's the X1 that doesn't compete.

WTH is wrong with SE these days anyway?

[ This Message was edited by: Boinng on 2009-02-09 12:11 ]