Some SpvE200 Q's

[Guest MurphmanL]

A little mishap means ive gotta wait 1 more week til my e200 but i cant resist but to post and get some burning questions answered til then :lol:

Here goes:

>What version of Windows Media Player does the spv e200 have installed (im hoping 9 series)

>Does the e200 run SM 2003 or SM 2003 SE?

>What is the optimal bitrate for encoding WMV for playback in windows media player?

>If i unlock my spv and use vodafone, how can i access updates via orange updates?

>Are all the orange updates compiled into the next rom update?

>What kind of updates are made available via orange update?

>What is the max size SD card the e200 will use?

>Are SD any quicker than mmc?

Thanks all kindly for your time :D

[Guest squall]

What version of Windows Media Player does the spv e200 have installed?

wmp9

Does the e200 run SM 2003 or SM 2003 SE?

2003

What is the optimal bitrate for encoding WMV for playback in windows media player?

See guides in articles section

If i unlock my spv and use vodafone, how can i access updates via orange updates?

You can install updates they are down via download from the net, not over the air

Are all the orange updates compiled into the next rom update?

Confused question here, but orange updates are a new rom thats flashed to the phone

What kind of updates are made available via orange update?

Full roms, you reflash the existing rom

What is the max size SD card the e200 will use?

Unlimited, there issues with some cards, do your research before buying, sandisk seem to work ok

Are SD any quicker than mmc?

Not lots in it, but yes

[Guest MurphmanL]

Thank you very much, most helpful :lol:

>Is it possible to set mp3 or wma as ringtones

>Can you assign a photo to a contact when they call

>Are there any inbuilt games?

>With bluetooth off, will i be able to make it through a day of mediocre usage?

>Can i exchange via IR and bluetooth with nokia handsets?

>What are the curious keys on the side of the phone?

Thanks, sorry to be a nuisance :D

[Guest squall]

Is it possible to set mp3 or wma as ringtones ?

wma works

Can you assign a photo to a contact when they call ?

Cant remember for sure, think you need additional software

can you use built in games?

yes

With bluetooth off, will i be able to make it through a day of mediocre usage?

yes, with the latest update

Can i exchange via IR and bluetooth with nokia handsets?

some type of files.

What are the curious keys on the side of the phone?

Camera and volume

[Guest MurphmanL]

>Will I get better performance from apps that play video (eg smartmovie) due to increased processing speed than my 6600? *would like multiple views on this*

>Is the camera good for taking just snaps?

(admittedly if i want a real good camera i'll buy a digicam lol)

[Guest squall]

e200 is better for playing vid, due to better screen etc etc

the camera is not to good at all, but i dont really rate any phone camera

[Guest Pondrew]

Whoah there! Since when has the E200 had Windows Mobile 2003 SE?

Squall, he's asking about the previous SPV, not the C500 mate.

[Guest Pondrew]

Also, just to clear up some confusion.

'Orange Update' is an application shipped with Orange Smartphones that enables downloading and installation of 'updates'. Unfortunately the only productive use of this app so far has been the keyboard drivers, an Orange branded video player that very few people could access, and an application enabling transfer of contacts from the simcard.

Rom updates meanwhile are when Orange, with support from HTC, release major updates to the firmware. These cannot be accessed through 'Orange Update' but have to be downloaded from the Orange website and installed through your PC. The Rom updates have never included any of the content from 'Orange Update'.