Guest phil-t Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Thanks for confirming that the multipress key and the mini-SD bugs won't be cured at all in the current version of the device Bug.. err.. its just a design choice... 1. mini-SD uses less power.. so thats a good start 2. plugging/unplugging memory cards leads to failure.. I know this since we make products with various flash memory sockets in.. and the amount of failures we've had... I prefer the almost permanently installed card.. put a 512 in, and you are set for life.. (well at least the life of the phone).. Admittedly, the scroller and button press at the same time issue, well its only games that are affected.. and even then its just a few... I've found plenty that work properly.. so not to buy a phone because it is not suitable for one or two games seems like being a bit too picky.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tezza Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Historically I have had nokia phones that I always found easy to use. I moved to the E200 last year and was generally very happy. There are a couple of things that really bug me about it that I was hoping would have been addressed in the C500. :x 1) You can't SMS a contact (business card) to another mobile. If I want to text a phone number to another mobile user I have to look up the number in my contacts, write it down, create a new text and type the number in. Also if someone texts you a phone number that you want to save into your contacts you have to highlight the number, dial it, then go ro 'dialled numbers' so that you can save it - unless of course you get out the old pencil and notepad again. This were basic functions built into all previous nokia not-so-smartphones that I have owned. :x 2) When texting in number mode, I cant easily enter a decimal point or a colon - making the sending of any number other than integers or times cumbersome. :x 3) Doesn't have Copy Paste functionality for text :x 4) When entering a Contact, the File As field is before the Company field. So if you want to file a contact by company name you have to enter name scroll down to and enter Company name, then scroll back to Files As field so that you can select the desired format for filing. My wife just got the new C500 and I'm amazed that all of these issues still remain! In addition to this I find the Select function on the 'joy stick' a random process. So often when I try to Select, I find myself scrolling down or to the right or left. I dont think I'll be upgrading til the next version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aristoBrat Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 My wife just got the new C500 and I'm amazed that all of these issues still remain! I'm not sure why you're amazed. The C500 runs the same OS (Windows Mobile 2003) as your E200, no? Valid complaints. Hopefully they'll get fixed in the next OS,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fozzie Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Not had a problem with the joystick myself. Copy and paste is possible, albeit using (free) 3rd party apps :) Posted from my SmartPhone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tarasis Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 :x 1) You can't SMS a contact (business card) to another mobile. Â If I want to text a phone number to another mobile user I have to look up the number in my contacts, write it down, create a new text and type the number in. Also if someone texts you a phone number that you want to save into your contacts you have to highlight the number, dial it, then go ro 'dialled numbers' so that you can save it - unless of course you get out the old pencil and notepad again. This were basic functions built into all previous nokia not-so-smartphones that I have owned. I keep wondering why this has never been implemented by Orange / MS / HTC. Is it possible that Nokia holds a patent on it and O / M / H simply don't want to licence it? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beersoft Posted September 16, 2004 Report Share Posted September 16, 2004 the vcard over sms is an open standard, and is freely available on the net somewhere (the nokia developers site iirc), its just finding the time for writing the app thats a pain to do. later Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest atonks Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 fm radio???????????? who uses a fm radio on there phone????????? jeebuss it was just a rumour that it had one, and that was disproven hours after it was started Yet it made it onto the in-store advertising, and is still on display in some shops :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evans.rhys.gavin Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 just wondering like heard off a friend that the c500's got a media player (obviously otherwise it wouldn't be a spv) but iv;e also heard its got a fm radio i know it isnt essential but it would be a nice touch anybody know anything about it thanks ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fozzie Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Noooooooooooo ](*,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrshy Posted September 27, 2004 Report Share Posted September 27, 2004 A couple of questions: Can I use an MP3 or WMA as my ring tone? If so, how do i set it, because in the sounds setup screen, there aren't many options. Also, when it's hooked up to my PC, how do I surf the net thru my PC connection? And can I send photos that i've taken by Bluetooth to other phones, like the Ericsson T610 and the like? Also, can anyone refer me to a website with free apps for this phone. And it only comes with a 16mb Mini SD card, right? (just checkin, i heard it was more before i ordered, might have been an error) Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Codacs Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Thanks for the great review. Yesterday the Orange Sales rep called me and told me that my contract was due for an upgrade. Since I've been such a good customer, he said he could give me the C500 for free. Also he can give me a pre-paid package with a phone and some minutes on it. I'm going to try to swindle him into exchanging that for a bluetooth head set! Now I can't wait for him to call me back, so we can make the deal final... 8) :) Will be sitting here with a big smile on my face for the rest of the day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ghm101 Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Computeractive Issue 173 (latest) has a small but glowing review of the C500 on page 30. They give 5 stars and a it a "Buy It!" recommendation. :). It also gets a mention on their Computer active recommends... page in the gadget section - page 84. Obviously excellent and discerning judges of technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toyota-F1.com Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Thanks for the great review. Â Yesterday the Orange Sales rep called me and told me that my contract was due for an upgrade. Since I've been such a good customer, he said he could give me the C500 for free. Also he can give me a pre-paid package with a phone and some minutes on it. I'm going to try to swindle him into exchanging that for a bluetooth head set! Now I can't wait for him to call me back, so we can make the deal final... 8) Â :) Â Will be sitting here with a big smile on my face for the rest of the day!! Be careful when they say that ("You have been a nice customer") that's what they did to me, they said I'd get the E200 free, but they never gave it, I had so much hassle over it :lol: I hope you get a call back, but if you didn't, I wouldn't be surprised - always take the full name and extension number of the person you are speaking to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toyota-F1.com Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 And another thing, I can't really start another thread on it so I plopped it here: has anybody noticed in the Orange book itself, it has a picture of the Orange SPV C500 (which as you know is Orange exclusive), but in the picture, where the network operator is shown, believe it or not, it says O2-UK!!! I haven't got the brochure with me right now, but I think it's in the business section of it. Can you believe it?!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michel Merlin Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Codacs, let's know at once if ever you actually get your promised "C500 for free"... :wink: Paris, Sat 2 Oct 2004 09:38:20 +0200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mark4130 Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Be surprised if they do call you back. I was meant to be getting a call back on Friday at 10am to sort out my upgrade the Orange rep had promised me to stop me from paying off my contract and leaving.. by 2pm there had been no call so I called Orange to sort it out myself. This is when I then get told by Orange that the rep had put no note at all of our conversation on my account, I cant have the upgrade until Oct 25th, and there wasnt anything to indicate that I was even telling the truth! Also the new system was implemented on 1st Oct that dictates what you pay for an upgrade and they cant even let me have the upgrade as way of an apology as they cant over ride the system!?!? Basically I think certain reps are tellin people what they want to hear during calls to a)make their jobs easier b)have no cancellations against their name c)make it look like they have talked people out of leaving. If ever you speak to a rep, make sure you get their name and ext number otherwise you will be made to look a fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest machiavell1 Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 Incidentally, Orange won't phone you up. If you get a call, it will be from one of those dodgy outfits that buys your contract details/number on a mailing list, not Orange. although they will be authorised to sell Orange products, they try to get to you before you are due for your upgrade so that they can get the commission. Ask them whether they are from Orange, and they will try to worm around the topic, but they will eventually admit they aren't. They also try to give you a rubbish handset that most Orange dealers can't give away, and fail to tell you that you are agreeing to another 12 months. I left Orange about 6 months ago, and I still get calls on my O2 ported number from these guys every now and then trying to sell me an Orange upgrade! As soon as they find out that I am no longer with Orange, they hang up without any explanation or apology until another one of them comes across my number again. Real scum. If I were you, I would always ignore cold callers, and phone Orange direct. Orange retentions will give you your C500 for free if your spend is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrshy Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 A few questions: can I pass files thru Bluetooth with this phone? obviously to other bluetooth enabled phones. I can't figure it out. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brody Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Use Binarys' Smart Explorer ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrshy Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 hold on, so i can send bluetooth files thru Binary's Smart Explorer? How? When I go to File, Send, it only gives me the option of doing it thru email or MMS. Any help appreciated. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plumrico Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 i have a c500 and am very happy.... so far. Do we know if it is possible to send pictures via Bluetooth as this was not possible with the 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brody Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Not as standard, you'll need Smart Explorer again ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fozzie Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 hold on, so i can send bluetooth files thru Binary's http://smartphone.modaco.com/viewtopic.php?t=55367>Smart Explorer? How? When I go to File, Send, it only gives me the option of doing it thru email or MMS. Any help appreciated. thanks. Get an up to date version ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plumrico Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Get an up to date version ^_^[/quote Exactly what I was thinking!!! HOW?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plumrico Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 And why didn't Orange include this in the 500 as is common in most (as far as I know) other camera phones. Is it because then we would have to MMS and they make money from that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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