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[abramQ]

Hello,

I have seen that model a mounts ago on Barcelona exhibition. Then Benq-Siemens got a financial troubles and nobody hear about E72. Now it comes. It's good, but...not too late?

First of all - the small screen - HTC S310 has the same, but with resolution 176x220. Making 2 inches for 240x320 seems to be a little strange. The SPV C600 had 2,2'' and that was a extremal minimal for 240x320. Making it 2'' is not god idea, just 2,2'' ora 2,4'' would rescue that device, not 2''.

The second is the proccessor - 260 MHz maybe works godd on a new, clean system, and is good for thin battery, but I'm affraid, that after instaling some soft will slow down dramatically, more than the screen resolution to serve is not so small for this processor frequency.

So...They could make the best smartphone on the market, really! Jut putting 2,4'' screen. Now..I think the future will be similar to HTC S310...shade...and will talk to other producers that smartphone are not good selling device, so the will do only that touch devices..shade...

Best regards,
RA

[shootydogthing]

e-v@n, on Jan 16 2008, 01:18, said:

Isn't Skype hidden under 'Instant Message'?

Good point, especailly seeing as we saw Windows Live somewhere else...

[xorangefirex]

I don't entirely see what all the fuss is about short of someone finally making a base market phone for the casual user. Also, I am really quite interested in the battery life since Paul made mention of it in the unboxing.

[alpineone]

Lets start with some questions

1. How long battery stands?
2. Did you install skype?
3. Did you find more preinstalled apps?
4. Can you post some camera photos?

[shadowrtype]

Wow, it does look like a very nice portable phone.  Ever since I switched from my Vox to a Touch, I've been looking for something like the Vox without a slider.  This could very well be the phone I've been looking for.  As a companion phone to my Kaiser, this could let me go back to Smartphone...er WM Standard as my carry-everywhere device to replace my Touch.  Please do let us know how this performs and how tolerable the smaller screen is.  I'm seriously considering purchasing this device.  Thank you so much for the great unboxing vid.  Althought nothing fancy about it, I'm drooling because of its size!

[damonb10]

Any updates on how this phone is working out?

[shadowrtype]

Are there any more reviews of this phone?  Has anyone purchased one and is it available anywhere besides the auction site?

[notamotorolafan]

On the latest Broadband update leaflet from BT that came with my bill it showed the BenQ E72 as a new handset for the Fusion service.
Its not showing on the website yet and when I rang the staff new nothing about it, but I presume its coming soon.

[PaulOBrien]

Woo, sweet! Scan? Price?



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[panzik]

Hello everyone ,


I Just got the E72 from Ebay, came directly from Taiwan within 4 days after payment to Europe.

It is a really small device, Im very satisfied with it. Battery life is 2 days, but depends on how much I use the phone (Wifi,BT,MP3etc..)

Up to 8 GB SDHC card with applied patch is fine. Looks really cool.
Preinstalled is Facade Homescreen, Java, IM Mundu,MSN Messenger, 2D barcode reader

I have installed skype on my own, works fine on Wifi, but the sound is coming from the rear speaker.

First I thought it might be a problem, but then I have found a solution:

Put your phone the other way around with the back speaker on your ear and set the volume down. Yes, the mic will be on the other side (lower side, which is now on top with display facing outwards), but it is sensitive enough to make a clear phone call via SKYPE.


But there are also some things I am not very excited about:

- the screen is very reflexive, very hard to read on direct sun

- sound volume in headphones is low, maybe a registry problem

- phone is locked (u cannot tweak your phone so much), but 90% of apps installed --- ) ok




In attachment you will find some pictures. Rainbow and my Parrot B



Bye Petr 

Edit: on the side of the phone is *rec button, this will start vito audio notes

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•  My_Videos.rar   2.2MB   225 downloads
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Edited by panzik, 25 May 2008 - 12:03 PM.

[panzik]

FILE in PREVIOUS POST

adding two videos from my Benq E72, city and my parrot again 
shot with cool camera and then converted to avi


BTW: anyone can help me with the sound problem ?
WM6 standard, sound in earphones with any app very low(50%) ???
registry ? app lock ?


Thanks

P.

Edited by panzik, 25 May 2008 - 12:03 PM.

[ozrex]

panzik, on May 25 2008, 21:32, said:

FILE in PREVIOUS POST

adding two videos from my Benq E72, city and my parrot again  
shot with cool camera and then converted to avi


BTW: anyone can help me with the sound problem ?
WM6 standard, sound in earphones with any app very low(50%) ???
registry ? app lock ?


Thanks

P.

I'm having app lock probs.  I intend to develop with VS2005 and deploy apps to the E72, however i can't even debug apps due to the app lock.  I've tried many methods on the internet, and none have been successful...

[17-APG]

panzik, on May 25 2008, 10:50, said:

Hello everyone ,
I Just got the E72 from Ebay, came directly from Taiwan within 4 days after payment to Europe.

It is a really small device, Im very satisfied with it. Battery life is 2 days, but depends on how much I use the phone (Wifi,BT,MP3etc..)

Up to 8 GB SDHC card with applied patch is fine. Looks really cool.
Preinstalled is Facade Homescreen, Java, IM Mundu,MSN Messenger, 2D barcode reader

I have installed skype on my own, works fine on Wifi, but the sound is coming from the rear speaker.

First I thought it might be a problem, but then I have found a solution:

Put your phone the other way around with the back speaker on your ear and set the volume down. Yes, the mic will be on the other side (lower side, which is now on top with display facing outwards), but it is sensitive enough to make a clear phone call via SKYPE.


But there are also some things I am not very excited about:

- the screen is very reflexive, very hard to read on direct sun

- sound volume in headphones is low, maybe a registry problem

- phone is locked (u cannot tweak your phone so much), but 90% of apps installed --- ) ok
In attachment you will find some pictures. Rainbow and my Parrot B
Bye Petr 

Edit: on the side of the phone is *rec button, this will start vito audio notes

I've just got the E 72 and I really like it. CAn you tell me where to get the patch so that I can use my 8gb card or could you email to me?

[panzik]

17-APG, on Sep 5 2008, 13:52, said:

I've just got the E 72 and I really like it. CAn you tell me where to get the patch so that I can use my 8gb card or could you email to me?

here we go .... :-)

Attached Files

•  SDHC.777.cab   66.05K   217 downloads

Edited by panzik, 05 September 2008 - 02:57 PM.

[17-APG]

panzik, on Sep 5 2008, 15:56, said:

here we go .... :-)

MAny thanks for the file but now I cannot install, no permission. Do I have to unlock it ; if so how??

Really appreciate your help on this one...

[17-APG]

panzik, on Sep 5 2008, 15:56, said:

here we go .... :-)

Found them!! Many thanks Petr

The card works a treat now and Ithink the phone  is great. If you ever hear of a upgrade to winmo 6.1 maybe let me know...

Arthur.

[17-APG]

17-APG, on Sep 5 2008, 16:57, said:

Found them!! Many thanks Petr

The card works a treat now and Ithink the phone  is great. If you ever hear of a upgrade to winmo 6.1 maybe let me know...

Arthur.

Guys, this is a really great phone. It is small light and beautiful looking. It's got winmo 6.0 with bluetooth (stereo) and wifi. Whilst the screen is a little small compared to my HTC S730 it is still good to use and very clear. The kep pad is great to use and the buttons are all very tactile and positive. With the patch above you can also use the 8gb SDHC; I have and it works fine.

It's even got little extra programs like auto redial which the HTC does not have. I ordered another today for a mate from expansys.
Cheers

[17-APG]

shadowrtype, on Feb 8 2008, 19:22, said:

Are there any more reviews of this phone?  Has anyone purchased one and is it available anywhere besides the auction site?

It's available now at Expansys. I think its a great little phoe, just got one

[znial]

panzik, on May 25 2008, 10:50, said:

Hello everyone ,


I Just got the E72 from Ebay, came directly from Taiwan within 4 days after payment to Europe.

It is a really small device, Im very satisfied with it. Battery life is 2 days, but depends on how much I use the phone (Wifi,BT,MP3etc..)

Up to 8 GB SDHC card with applied patch is fine. Looks really cool.
Preinstalled is Facade Homescreen, Java, IM Mundu,MSN Messenger, 2D barcode reader

I have installed skype on my own, works fine on Wifi, but the sound is coming from the rear speaker.

First I thought it might be a problem, but then I have found a solution:

Put your phone the other way around with the back speaker on your ear and set the volume down. Yes, the mic will be on the other side (lower side, which is now on top with display facing outwards), but it is sensitive enough to make a clear phone call via SKYPE.


But there are also some things I am not very excited about:

- the screen is very reflexive, very hard to read on direct sun

- sound volume in headphones is low, maybe a registry problem

- phone is locked (u cannot tweak your phone so much), but 90% of apps installed --- ) ok




In attachment you will find some pictures. Rainbow and my Parrot B



Bye Petr

Edit: on the side of the phone is *rec button, this will start vito audio notes

hi, in ypur e72 is present the flash homescreen? can you share it? i have bought mine from UK and there are NO "special homescreens".
tia
best regards.

[Potatohead]

I'm Glad I saw this.

My HTCP3300 has taken a bit of a battering at work and I was after a new smartfone but after a £200 vet bill for the poxy cat to have two teeth out was a bit skint.

Just ordered a grade A1 factory Restore from "everyting4less" on ebay for £63.50!! .

Am looking forward to getting it as it should fit the bill. Didn't use all the functions on the HTC and the GPS Aquisition time was a joke. Hopefully I can go back to tomtom on this with my faithfull GPSSlim BTR.  

Does anyone know if this fone this is based on someone elses form factor? looks a bit nokia-ish, as I want to get a cradle for it?

Edited by Potatohead, 10 December 2008 - 05:42 PM.