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P990i Flip On or OFF |
scroitoru
Joined: Jul 11, 2003
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the reply button is right there at the bottom of the message. just hit the screen.
while some might disagree and don't like this, u have to use ur fingers a bit, touching the screen when needed.
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zahg
Joined: Mar 19, 2003
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On 2006-11-28 00:01:26, qa12 wrote:
But when u reply use the stylus or is there any way to reply the sm with out using the stylus?
THX
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Thumb! I rarely use the stylus but use a combination of keyboard, jogdial and thumb where I need to tap the screen. Most screen buttons/icons are massive so you dont have to be too precise and I do not have small thumbs. The only time I need to aim with greater precision is hitting the triangle start menu in bottom left corner. |
Residentevil
Joined: Feb 29, 2004
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From: Raccoon City, USA
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Personally I always liked the flip on. This way it is easy for single handed operation.
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zebs
Joined: Nov 28, 2006
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From: East Anglia, UK
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Hi
First posting, so go easy 
Can anyone say what the difference in weight, and depth, is between Flip On/Flip Off?
Really love the 600i, but extra features of 990i appealing - can't make up mind between the two  |
PeterKay
Joined: Jul 08, 2003
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From: The Ummah
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P990i is much lighter without the flip and looks much better. With the flip on it felt much bigger and bulkier in my pocket.
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zebs
Joined: Nov 28, 2006
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From: East Anglia, UK
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Thanks Peter (Lancashire - THE Peter Kay?) Edit: OK Looked at your profile
Looked briefly at the 990i on a display, and really didn't like the Flip at all. Far too bulky, hence was drwn towards the 600i, but having a 2 meg cam, FM Radio, MP3 Player AND WI-FI all in the one package is too hard to resist
As this will be my first mobile phone (really!) tbh having the Flip Off will probably make no difference to me at all
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PeterKay
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Trust me zebs, p990i is well worth purchasing. get one, take the flip off and you'll be amazed at the weight and looks 
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scottt
Joined: Aug 22, 2005
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From: North Yorkshire
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Yeah, took flip off the first day i got mine, used for a few days put back on then used for a few days, its far better with it off in my opinion. The keypad really does add some bulk to it, without the flip it just feels like any other phone in my pocket
I  my 32GB iPhone 3GS  |
god1_jason
Joined: Aug 02, 2002
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when i first set my hand on the unit, i immediately removed the flip and just sat on the store for full five minutes marvelling at its beauty. what a dork huh? well anyway, after a week of usage, i grew tired of using the QWERTY and tapping the screen everytime i need to compose, send and reply to an sms. and since the martin fields protector hasnt been installed yet, (shipping out tomorrow: just placed my order online), i am kinda scared of scratching the screen too so i had to put the flip back on. SMS sending is more convenient this way IMHO. And somehow, with the flip on, there is like a distinction between the phone mode and the PDA mode.
For me, if i want an easier life, since i text heavily... i use it with the flip on.
But if i just want to show off, without flip, as it reveals the beauty of the phone.
Thats my take on it.
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zebs
Joined: Nov 28, 2006
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From: East Anglia, UK
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Thanks guys for all the comments-I think I know which one I'll be going for now...and you won't be disappointed
God1_Jason wrote: when i first set my hand on the unit, i immediately removed the flip and just sat on the store for full five minutes marvelling at its beauty. what a dork huh?
Nah Jas, I'm 55, and still do it with laptops, DVD Recorders, Cars - Have been using qwerty keyboards since the days of the old Bash 'em Hard Manual typewriters, and have enough trouble entering contacts in the DECT home phone using three letters to the key so will be no problem to me to use the keyboard
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PeterKay
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Welcome aboard mate
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god1_jason
Joined: Aug 02, 2002
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@ZEBS:
i love to show off when riding in trains... with the flip removed, and the phone paired with the HBH-DS970 stereo bluetooth headset, i would listen to my MP3 collection and at the same time pretending to read my emails... while praying to Jesus that my phone wont crash or restart. LOL!
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>500
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
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i think im going to take my flip off as soon as i get so i can always look at that huge screen
I will feel strange though using the phone in public  |
SL33PYH34D
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
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From: Berkshire, UK
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Well a few days ago I took the plunge and decided to remove the flip - you guys are right when you say the P990i looks better and is less bulky, although last night I put the flip back on for these reasons:
1. The phone functionality is just a chore to use without the clip one handed. I'm sure over a longer period you get used to it, but IMO flip closed mode for phone operation is much more usable
2. Limited access to speakerphone and other "More" shortcuts without the flip
3. When used in the car in the car cradle without the flip the P990i is pretty much unsable - the numeric buttons are too small, there is no access to the keylock slide switch and very limited access to the back button which is pretty much essential with the flip off
I think for the forseeable future flip-on is the way forward for me.
Having had an M600i in the past, for me the ideal device would be the P990i's features but closer to the M600i form factor with the rocker QWERY/numeric keys, and the addition of the P990i's soft keys for ultimate one handed use. |
johnrey84
Joined: Nov 21, 2006
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Quick question guys but i hope it fits in this topic...
When typing text in FC i was used to my K700 wherein when i want to write the word "gift" i would key number 4 for the letter "G" then i would press the right arrow so i can instantly type the letter "I" from pressing again number 4 key, is ther a way to do that in P990? |
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Posted: 2006-11-28 00:17
my 32GB iPhone 3GS 
