SMT5600 video question

[Guest Rex Orbis2]

I'm currently getting ready to switch providers from a regional one to Cingular, and I was looking to buy the SMT5600 sing the Mpx220 doesn't seem to be available any more and as a whole seems to have better reviews.

I have read, though, that it doesn't support mpg movies, and if that's the case what format works?

Is there a program that easily lets me convert DVDs or other movie files to a lower resolution and smaller file size?

Does missing the 900mhz band hurt reception? I only plan on using this phone in the US, if that matters.

Also, is there a site that lists phone-friendly websites? I know it comes with pocket IE and can display most pages, but I was looking more for sites designed for easy viewing on cell phones.

Thank you ahead of time for any help. I've had a cell phone, and before that a car phone, for almost 10 years but I've never been able to afford a decent phone until now. Its all very confusing to me.

[Guest Maquina]

I'm currently getting ready to switch providers from a regional one to Cingular, and I was looking to buy the SMT5600 sing the Mpx220 doesn't seem to be available any more and as a whole seems to have better reviews. 

I have read, though, that it doesn't support mpg movies, and if that's the case what format works? 

Is there a program that easily lets me convert DVDs or other movie files to a lower resolution and smaller file size? 

Does missing the 900mhz band hurt reception?  I only plan on using this phone in the US, if that matters. 

Also, is there a site that lists phone-friendly websites?  I know it comes with pocket IE and can display most pages, but I was looking more for sites designed for easy viewing on cell phones.

Thank you ahead of time for any help.  I've had a cell phone, and before that a car phone, for almost 10 years but I've never been able to afford a decent phone until now.  Its all very confusing to me.

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1. You can download Betaplayer. it's free and can play files that WMP10 cannot.

2. yes but I do not know for sure. here is a link for a guide.

http://www.modaco.com/Media_Encoding_UPDATED-t95746.html

3. The 900 band is for Europe. The SMT5600 is a Triband phone which means you can use it in a lot of places around the world. If it had 900 as well then it would be considered a world phone.

4. Do a search for WAP or WAP alternitive sites, but the content is limited for WAP sites.

BTW, I have had this phone for a few weeks and it ROCKS!

Edited June 20, 2005 by Maquina