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Does anybody know where EXACTLY the microphone is located, I mean does anyone have like some blueprints or fcuking x-rays or something?
There must be a way to give it more space, but WHERE EXACTLY IS IT?
If anyone know exactly were then put up a picture with a red arrow pointing to the MoFo.
Cheers.
Edit: I'll drill a fcuking whole if I have too I swear. I mean this machine has pretty much everything! And then they go and screw the microphone up... Fcuking crazy.
Its in the middle at the top between the screen and the plastic bezel
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its between the glass and alumn at top
The first you can see if you look along the top of the glass the second is undertab where the men card goes
Update. I had to take my tab apart due to loose video cable.while I had it open I looked around .the Mic is under the small hole at the SD card cover.I know this first hand im not sure but I believe thee are two other as I. Posted above.others say its there in top of screen as well
Damn that's a small hole. On Skype & Google search it works alright but not great. If you drill the hole let us know & be careful . Maybe 1/16" or 1/32". I also on looking at the space between the screen & case that that area is a dust magnet.
Thanks dudes, im gonna find out more and come back to you. I migh unsolder the ****er and move it to the back solder it and make a nice hole with tiny bars.
Cheers!
so did anyone found a fix for the freakin mic? I was so happy with the tablet but will be going back if the mic problem persists....
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so did anyone found a fix for the freakin mic? I was so happy with the tablet but will be going back if the mic problem persists....
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I love my A500, but I absolutely despise the poor microphone functionality. I have tested it by repeating the same phrases, but altering the position of the tablet. If I am speaking directly into the top hatch (open), it does a decent job of recognizing my voice. Close the hatch and it still does an ok job. Speak towards the bottom of the tablet (away from the top) and the voice recognition fails miserably. The (lack of) pickup is pretty evident in the voice recorder and camcorder applications.
It's very frustrating that the voice to text basically cannot work on this tablet because of the microphone. Unless you yell or speak into the top of the unit that is....
If you take yours back, what would you get?
edit: I checked the asus forum and found a thread that makes it appear the microphone is not very good on the transformer either.
Rob
good point
there really aren't many options in Canada for this price range.
The new samsung tab 10` may be an option given its sucesses with the galaxy s series of phones.
I wonder if Acer support gave any options for a fix....?
Like it has a spring inside?
No, I'm not kidding here!
Hold the phone between your index finger and thumb about 1/4 way from the bottom and tap the back near the camera while listening. You can actually feel it too, like there is a spring inside. Not sure if it's the battery terminals or the display inside. I have the 16GB Korean model if that makes any difference.
I will try using the voice recorder to see if it can be recorded in case nobody else's phone does this. I've had it in many different cases as well, does not make any difference in the sound.
EDIT: The voice recorder and video camera (using the same mic) do not pic up this "anomaly". It would have to be recorded with another device.
cpufrost said:
Like it has a spring inside?
No, I'm not kidding here!
Hold the phone between your index finger and thumb about 1/4 way from the bottom and tap the back near the camera while listening. You can actually feel it too, like there is a spring inside. Not sure if it's the battery terminals or the display inside. I have the 16GB Korean model if that makes any difference.
I will try using the voice recorder to see if it can be recorded in case nobody else's phone does this. I've had it in many different cases as well, does not make any difference in the sound.
EDIT: The voice recorder and video camera (using the same mic) do not pic up this "anomaly". It would have to be recorded with another device.
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How often do you go around tapping your phone with it up to your ear?
I think it's either the camera lens or the vibration module. This is very normal, don't worry about it.
Obagleyfreer said:
How often do you go around tapping your phone with it up to your ear?
I think it's either the camera lens or the vibration module. This is very normal, don't worry about it.
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Just curious as to what's inside causing this. I felt it, if you hold it up to your ear you can hear a distinct "boing" when it's tapped.
Speaking of camera lens is the "stabilizer" function of the camera digital or active, i.e. suspended elements servo controlled, etc. ?
None of my other phones do this.
Some may call me crazy, but I do enjoy that sound. Not quite as good as the ting my s2 used to make doing the same thing
I get it too. Not worried about it.
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s4 weird feel
I noticed that too and they replicated that feel to the charger that came with it. kinda weird.
same here
i have it also...and is actually very bad. i tried to get it replaced, but the guys from samsung said it's normal and it will not affect the hardware of the phone. the phone is working great...without any problems,lags or errors so i think i will leave it that way. i watched a video on youtube about how to disassemble the s4, and i think is the vibrator motor. i hope so...because if is not the next think would be the display. if someone has any other clues please let us know
Its just the vibration module, the force makes it spin slightly causing the "springy" feeling like a light vibration, same with plugging your charger in its just haptic feedback bud
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With the recent news about Nokia winning the injuction over the HDR microphones weeks ago I would like to tell you guys that HTC is now distributing it's latest HTC One with a sub par microphone.
A friend of mine got an htc one with a serial number HT354*** and just last week we video recorded a music festival. After the festival we checked our recorded videos as we plan to burn it on a CD and we we're shocked to how distorted his HTC One has recorded the video while mine was perfectly clear! We didn't actually found out the issue when we bought it since when we tested it, it recorded perfectly fine on low noise environment. So the issue about the HDR mic instantly came to my mind.
So any new users here already tested the functionality of their microphones? His HTC One was more perfect than mine though like his LCD screen was way brighter than mine, the white plastic on the sides were not that yellowish anymore and has better image results on the camera(Can't really tell as I'm using a custom kernel while he's using stock).
Although in contrast to that distorted noise he got his unit with the different microphone seems alot more sensitive than mine. He showed me a video recording in a park and I can hear birds chirping in the video unlike mine where I couldn't even barely hear my television set on normal volume when recording videos.
Or your friend might have defective mics
unlikely
Well if it is defective it wouldn't have been clear on low noise environments. Also called him just an hour ago and it's still pretty clear.
Well on a second thought... the back microphone could be defective so I'll probably wait for him to replace his unit. But still posted a thread here so I could at least get some additional info if others are encountering this also.
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Or your friend might have defective mics
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Mine's a HT352 and I think I still have the good mics. Haven't been in a particularly noisy place as of yet to try, but there aren't any concerts happening anytime soon ):
I actually have noticed different plastic material for 35 units, whiter but less fancy feel also some of the recent units have different volume button coating (less glossy)
as for the mics, it's hard for you to tell without more tests, keep in mind both the bottom and back microphone holes should be fully uncovered during recording in order to get the full HDR quality (i did tests covering either one of them and the quality significantly reduced)
I doubt the camera is different, as for the screen as long as both are C2_2 yours that's within normal variance
I don't think you are right. Not yet.
i have serial FA35A.... , why yours is HT, can anyone explain the origin of the serial and how to identify if its from a new or old batch? video recording sound seems find, but i havent recorded it in loud condition yet, i have a concert in a few days, will test it soon
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i have serial FA35A.... , why yours is HT, can anyone explain the origin of the serial and how to identify if its from a new or old batch? video recording sound seems find, but i havent recorded it in loud condition yet, i have a concert in a few days, will test it soon
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manufactured date: 10 - May - 2013
satfun123 said:
manufactured date: 10 - May - 2013
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Thanks!
[Edit] acutally i misread your post......
I sent them a ticket about a week ago regarding the STMicroelectronics microphones stock and they told me that HTC does not consider the STM microphones stock to be a problem and there is no confirmation if the stock will finish or when and I'd better stay tuned for news on htc.com
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I sent them a ticket about a week ago regarding the STMicroelectronics microphones stock and they told me that HTC does not consider the STM microphones stock to be a problem and there is no confirmation if the stock will finish or when and I'd better stay tuned for news on htc.com
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Thanks! Then he's better returning the handset for warranty then as we are aware and sure that when we were recording it we aren't covering any mic holes.
I follow a lot of smartphone news websites and I am sure that once HTC transitions to another microphone design there will be a report somewhere.
The HDR microphone is a huge selling point for me so I am doing a lot of research about it and the stock.
I currently have the Nexus 4 which btw has a terrible microphone in video recording. It's a software issue waiting to be fixed.
I want to see what will android 4.3 bring to the table next month and then sell my phone and buy the htc one.
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i have serial FA35A.... , why yours is HT, can anyone explain the origin of the serial and how to identify if its from a new or old batch? video recording sound seems find, but i havent recorded it in loud condition yet, i have a concert in a few days, will test it soon
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Hi, i bought the phone yesterday with the same serial number FA35.... do you have any build issues? like, not major, hairline gap on top and bottom between the speaker grills and the plastic line? I observe the gaps, I hoped for a HT series phones, but got FA....... it kind of eats my brain.
FA35 is an entire month, it probably represents nearly a million phones.
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FA35 is an entire month, it probably represents nearly a million phones.
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Yeah i exactly dont remember the alphabet that follows, i guess its in the last week of the 5th month, so maybe S or T or W
dkreventon said:
I follow a lot of smartphone news websites and I am sure that once HTC transitions to another microphone design there will be a report somewhere.
The HDR microphone is a huge selling point for me so I am doing a lot of research about it and the stock.
I currently have the Nexus 4 which btw has a terrible microphone in video recording. It's a software issue waiting to be fixed.
I want to see what will android 4.3 bring to the table next month and then sell my phone and buy the htc one.
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do you know if the transition hasn't been done yet?
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do you know if the transition hasn't been done yet?
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I bought mine on 22 may with the serial number HT358W so it is basically made in mid may and it still has the awesome microphone.
I am sure that there will be a report when they will change the micrphone.
BTW, using the 1600 iso setting will solve the low fps of the low light video recording.
LOL, the injunction wasn't even in the states... that was in the Netherlands. From what I heard they are allowed to use up existing stock.
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-i...ct-current-one-phones-new-mic-design-progress
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LOL, the injunction wasn't even in the states... that was in the Netherlands. From what I heard they are allowed to use up existing stock.
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-i...ct-current-one-phones-new-mic-design-progress
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Point is we don't know when that stock finishes
I am trying to decided between two smart watches.
first we have the "E-Ceros Smart Nano Waterproof 3G Smartwatch - MTK6577 Dual Core 1GHz CPU, 1.54 Inch Capacitive Touch Screen, IP57"
then we have the "ZGPAX S5 Android 4.0 Smart Phone Watch - 1.54 Inch Touch Screen Display, Camera, Dual Core CPU (Black)"
Things I have about both:
the first one, has the back button on the left side as well as the power button. big annoyance.
the second one being the zpax. i hate the camera placement. its too obvious especially when entering government agencies.
in addition theres also this one which is somewhat oversized for a wrist wtch but seems to be a powerhouse. even the batter is 900maH. Android Phone Wrist Watch "Rock" - Quad Band, 2 Inch Capacitive Screen, 2MP Camera (White)
Pls recommend.
cylent said:
I am trying to decided between two smart watches.
first we have the "E-Ceros Smart Nano Waterproof 3G Smartwatch - MTK6577 Dual Core 1GHz CPU, 1.54 Inch Capacitive Touch Screen, IP57"
then we have the "ZGPAX S5 Android 4.0 Smart Phone Watch - 1.54 Inch Touch Screen Display, Camera, Dual Core CPU (Black)"
Things I have about both:
the first one, has the back button on the left side as well as the power button. big annoyance.
the second one being the zpax. i hate the camera placement. its too obvious especially when entering government agencies.
in addition theres also this one which is somewhat oversized for a wrist wtch but seems to be a powerhouse. even the batter is 900maH. Android Phone Wrist Watch "Rock" - Quad Band, 2 Inch Capacitive Screen, 2MP Camera (White)
Pls recommend.
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This is not a recommendation...
Correct me if i'm wrong, i read somewhere that the ZGPAX had Mic issues?
cylent said:
I am trying to decided between two smart watches.
first we have the "E-Ceros Smart Nano Waterproof 3G Smartwatch - MTK6577 Dual Core 1GHz CPU, 1.54 Inch Capacitive Touch Screen, IP57"
then we have the "ZGPAX S5 Android 4.0 Smart Phone Watch - 1.54 Inch Touch Screen Display, Camera, Dual Core CPU (Black)"
Things I have about both:
the first one, has the back button on the left side as well as the power button. big annoyance.
the second one being the zpax. i hate the camera placement. its too obvious especially when entering government agencies.
in addition theres also this one which is somewhat oversized for a wrist wtch but seems to be a powerhouse. even the batter is 900maH. Android Phone Wrist Watch "Rock" - Quad Band, 2 Inch Capacitive Screen, 2MP Camera (White)
Pls recommend.
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If you want the best Android smartwatch - Check the A.I Watch I already pre order it and impatient to wear it on my wrist
About the E-Ceros Nano
This smart watch is amazing, with regard to it's ability to make phone calls form seemingly anywhere.
The SIM came for my watch today, and I have been able to make calls from where I work, a large brick building. And also at home, a double brick building also.
The call quality to the receiver, is, as though froma full size phone.
The caller audio through the phone's speaker is quite loud and crystal clear.
But the annoying thing is, the keyboard characters are SO small, even using a magnifying glass and a small rubber tipped stylus,I have been totally unable to register the device on Play Store. It is impossible to get any letter right.
If anyone else with the watch has a solution, I will be very grateful.
My intention was to register it, then download "Speaktoit" Assistand to work around keying in emails, texts, searching, etc.
I think this will be a problem for all 3G smartwtaches, not linked to a Master phone via Bluetooth.
Also, in my opinion, a phone larger than 1.54 inches would be impossible to wear. This one causes shirt sleeve problems & it is probably one of the smallest.
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But the annoying thing is, the keyboard characters are SO small, even using a magnifying glass and a small rubber tipped stylus,I have been totally unable to register the device on Play Store. It is impossible to get any letter right.
If anyone else with the watch has a solution, I will be very grateful.
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check one of this keyboards and the problem is solved:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.flitkeyboard
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exideas.mekb&hl=de
aussie001 said:
This smart watch is amazing, with regard to it's ability to make phone calls form seemingly anywhere.
The SIM came for my watch today, and I have been able to make calls from where I work, a large brick building. And also at home, a double brick building also.
The call quality to the receiver, is, as though froma full size phone.
The caller audio through the phone's speaker is quite loud and crystal clear.
But the annoying thing is, the keyboard characters are SO small, even using a magnifying glass and a small rubber tipped stylus,I have been totally unable to register the device on Play Store. It is impossible to get any letter right.
If anyone else with the watch has a solution, I will be very grateful.
My intention was to register it, then download "Speaktoit" Assistand to work around keying in emails, texts, searching, etc.
I think this will be a problem for all 3G smartwtaches, not linked to a Master phone via Bluetooth.
Also, in my opinion, a phone larger than 1.54 inches would be impossible to wear. This one causes shirt sleeve problems & it is probably one of the smallest.
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SmartQ Zwatch also has 1.54 inch screen and can type with relative ease on it, so probably the keyboard you have installed on the watch is not good or maybe screen on your watch is not as accurate. Flit Keyboard is very good for smartwatch (after check no popup in keyboard settings), try to sideload flit keyboard apk to your watch and install, then type and try.
E-Ceros Nano is EC-309 based. With an exposed SIM slot shown on the E-Ceros Nano I find it a bit hard to believe that it's water resistant. And having completely dissassambled an EC-309, the SIM slot is only only of many water ingress points. It would take a serious redesign to even get splash resistance much less IP57.
Both are also based on a two year old CPU that was known for being battery hungry.
Hello
I use hackers keyboard on my zwatch and its really easy to use. I set it to 68%, lts big enough to type with my finger
Chris
Aboout The E-Ceros Nano
Lokifish Marz said:
E-Ceros Nano is EC-309 based. With an exposed SIM slot shown on the E-Ceros Nano I find it a bit hard to believe that it's water resistant. And having completely dissassambled an EC-309, the SIM slot is only only of many water ingress points. It would take a serious redesign to even get splash resistance much less IP57.
Both are also based on a two year old CPU that was known for being battery hungry.
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The user manual states it is not waterproof. One of the first statements in the user manual.
I think the SIM receptacle in the band would be like an air pocket and water would not enter. I once had my yearly bus ticket in it's plastic sleeve get into the washing machine, - it was not damaged after a complete wash cycle.
But I would be concerned about water entering the speaker grill also on the band.
I would not be concerned about rain, unless it was torrential,
Water can get into the SIM slot.
LOL. If it's built like the EC-309 that it is, then it's even less water resistant the your typical smartphone. Even a light spray can kill these things.
I love most everything about the Asus Zenwatch. The build quality is excellent, and this is the best looking one of them all I think. Battery life also slightly exceeded my expectations. However, the Speak Now feature is hit-and-miss, resulting in issues about 40% of the time. I blame it on where Asus chose to place the mic, which is on the left-hand side and actually underneath the watch a bit. On the contrary, the mic on the Sony Smartwatch 3 is front-facing and towards the top. Anyone have experiences with these two watches, or mics on the other watches - where they can clarify whether mic placement makes a difference? Or if it's just Google... As a side note, there is no clear from-the-factory plastic cover muffling the mic or anything - I double-checked...
Based on comments left here about the Sony, its battery life and mic quality, I may return the Zenwatch and make a switch. Though, again, the Asus seems to be much nicer to look at...
Thanks in advance.
Running OS 5.0.2 by the way...