Orange SPV e200 - First Impressions and Issues

[Guest PhilT]

Hi All,

Firstly, I have to say this is a great resource for Smartphone info. Recently I decided to upgrade my trusty Nokia 6310i (I have a l_o_n_g history with Nokia) to the SPV e200.... It was free, so difficult to say 'no'!!

Anyways, here is what I think of it:

Within about 2hrs of getting it I tried to flash the ROM but it caused a Windows Application error. After reading this site I found the 'fix'. BTW Orange spent about 3 hours on the phone with me, and couldn't fix it. When I explained the fix, they told me my phone wouldn't be supported by them as I didn't use their software.

So with hacked application of ROM, I proceeded to investigate the functionality of the e200. Seems like a pretty good phone, except the following.

1. Camera sucks - I have attached a picture from my camera, I think the quality is poor. Before you ask I have all the setting to max size, and max quality.

2. Earpiece, and mic volume too low during call - People have complained that they can't hear me (Lucky them :D ). Funny that when I play an MP3, it sounds great!!

So, having had enough I decided to try the Orange Update again (RUU_v2.4_OrangeUK_v2.6.1.3.exe), this time it went on without any issues (except nuking my SMS's etc :D ).

My biggest issue at the moment is the phone keeps freezing. I normally have the keys locked:

1. I go to unlock the phone, nothing happens - Remove battery :lol:

2. Receive SMS, go to unlock phone, nothing happens - Remove battery, lose SMS :evil:

I suppose my questions are:

1. Am I the only one with this freezing issue?

2. I can't live with a phone that loses texts. Any guidance anyone?

Thanks,

Phil.

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[Guest sparkisgti]

i dont have other issues with my e200 but on the point of the camera..

erm its a phone mate :?

if u want a decent quality picture buy a camera.. sony dsc-u20 about 140squid and its 2 megapixel.. very small

[Guest FATGOONER]

Thats a nasty truck. :D

[Guest PhilT]

i dont have other issues with my e200 but on the point of the camera..

erm its a phone mate  :?  

if u want a decent quality picture buy a camera.. sony dsc-u20 about 140squid and its 2 megapixel.. very small

Yes, good point... But, am I the only one that thinks that they could be better?

I have a Casio Exilim, which rocks. But the point is to limit the amount of junk you carry around. Why call it a "camera phone" then?

[Guest PhilT]

Thats a nasty truck. :D

Thought that would raise some interest :lol: . It belonged to the "shuttle" driver at the Marriott I was staying in whilst at TechEd in San Diego. Air suspension and very funny as he drove off playing Lowrider (War) and doing the whole lowrider thing :D .

[Guest lutzh]

...i get rid of the red stitch when i set the camera to daylight instead of automatic. of course it only works when it is daylight.

cheers, lutz