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America's first two camera phones (Sanyo SCP-5300 & Samsung V205) |
T68iFan
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Two clam-shell/flip phones with built-in cameras are now available to U.S. customers.
First, Sprint has the Sanyo SCP-5300, which features a built-in camera with FLASH and 3-position zoom. It has a 2.1-inch 65k lcd screen and an external 1-inch 65k display for picture caller id. (US$400)
Second, T-Mobile now offers the Samsung V205. It has a built-in camera, a 65k color display, a monochrome external display, and MMS capability. (US$450)
Both feature polyphonic ringtones and downloadable games.
Anyone own either of these phones?
Pros? Cons?
T68iFan
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Attention AT&T! You'd better start supporting MMS or I'm switching to T-Mobile! 
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jellyellie
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theyre both horrid
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rj
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V205 doesnt even have picture ID.
t68i fan, go to topanga plaza, they have a working model at the t-mobile direct dealer [by robinsons may] |
rj
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v205 has one of the best polyphonic ringtone. it has 40 |
T68iFan
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On 2003-01-02 20:22, rj wrote:
V205 doesnt even have picture ID.
t68i fan, go to topanga plaza, they have a working model at the t-mobile direct dealer [by robinsons may]
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Hey thanks rj. I think I'll stop by there the next time I go to Frys Electronics. |
bart
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don't go for those phones guys. go for phones from a good brand. like motorola and sony ericsson |
manuela
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SANYO is wonderfull!! but what a pity not TRI-BAND!!! only for USA |
d_a_r_k_n_e_z_z
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they are good phones and at least i do not have to bring a camera attachment with me. built in cam is better due to less hassle to me. |
jellyellie
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@d_a_r_k_n_e_z_z it makes the phones thicker, but i guess if you weigh out the pros and cons, then yeah it's better to have a built-in cam.
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T68iFan
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On 2003-01-03 00:02, bart wrote:
don't go for those phones guys. go for phones from a good brand. like motorola and sony ericsson
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I played with a friend's Motorola T720 for a few minutes and wasn't impressed. In fact, it seemed a bit flimsy to me. I agree that Samsung phones are prone to problems, but I've heard better things about Sanyo.
I'm very curious to see that SPC-5300 in action. I wonder if it's as easy to import your own content into the phone as it is with the T68 series.
I had a Samsung A500 for 2 weeks. There was no way to import your own backgrounds, themes, etc. I'm not sure if it was a limitation of Samsung's firmware, or Sprint's policy of controlling content on their phones.
I just don't know about Sprint. They have some good plan options, but they're also the most expensive. Also, I don't think their technology is compatible with GSM phones, so a P800 won't work on their system.
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Posted: 2003-01-02 19:04
