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I know that this phone is really outdated but I have a chance to purchase a brand new one. I currently have a T-Mobile Shadow 1st generation because I have broken a iphone and g1. I'm really not sure if this phone is really out dated. I'm going to stay on T-Mobile for one more year so I need a decent phone to get me through that time without getting a contract. If you guys think its a good choice, I would be buying it for around 65-75$. or would it be a better investment to purchase a phone off of ebay or another website?
Thanks!
For that money go for it!
maple is one of the best non-touch screen smart phones
outdated?
Everything is outdated after 4 months...that´s consumerism now...
Personally I am quite happy with Maple
Hey, thanks for the quick response. A few more questions but it seems like the maple forums and development for roms have seemed to end...? Is that true?
Would it be smarter to invest into another phone? I'm open to anything, I'm just kinda looking? Is that price good for the phone? Thanks!
Depends what you want from a phone, if you want a phone focused on communication then this is definitely one of the best and most beautiful. Is a very good price, i bought a second hand Snap to 150 EUR. I am extremely happy with the phone, i did upgrade from HTC Diamond. Autonomy is superior to a touch screen phone, four days in my case in conditions which are frequently used messaging and e-mail and browsing.
Well, Looks like I'm a new owner of a T-Mobile 3g. Now that things are slow here, I will help you guys out develop and make this phone even better.
BTW: If you don't know me, I'm a mod at allshadow.com and I was really big within the shadow. Let the hacking begin!
Great to know you made your choice!
And willing to read you in Maple section where your help will be more than welcome!
The vibration in the phone is very weak, is there a reg edit to make it more powerful?
Hi,
I got 600$ to spend now for a phone, currently on T-mobile(USA) and my contract is ending this month(can get discounted phone for other 2 years of contract but all phone are ****xxx), and I want Android now as I am seek of WM.
So my question is to buy Xperia X10(considering cons of 1.6 android and no multitouch) or a different phone? Or wait fore some upcoming phones? Anyone got any ideas about this?
Thank you.
I will say buy it.
I bought mine from Taiwan becasue Band 1/4/8 works flawlessly with t-mobile 3g (USA)
And for some reason, some apps like google map perform better than my Nexus one (what the hell?), not just the app response faster but the gps just perform better. It is fater than my N1 when powering up the sat for gps and it will pin point faster than the N1.
timescape and mediascape is cool but I am sure media player is a really personal preference thing.
Camera is awsome with led that will blind you and can manually stays on.
Graphic is good thanks to the Sony screen.
design is beautiful I will say is one of the best looking cel in the market.
Anyway, don't get cold feet becasue of 1.6. This phone is FAST on performance and NO LAG at all.
PS, Sony confirmed X10 will get 2.1 update Q4 as early as Sept.
Re: Buy this phone now?
The x10 is a very nice phone, so definitely look into it. But if you have 600 for an unsubsidized phone, you should definitely consider the nexus one, it gets updates sooner, already has 2.1, will get 2.2 very shortly and will have gingerbread (2.?) By the end of the year, also has the multi touch bonus. But they are both very solid phones, if your happy with standard the x10 is very nice, if you like to mod your phone nexus one is the go
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The x10 is a very nice phone, so definitely look into it. But if you have 600 for an unsubsidized phone, you should definitely consider the nexus one, it gets updates sooner, already has 2.1, will get 2.2 very shortly and will have gingerbread (2.?) By the end of the year, also has the multi touch bonus. But they are both very solid phones, if your happy with standard the x10 is very nice, if you like to mod your phone nexus one is the go
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Go for the Xperia X10, trust me. The only thing it doesn't have is multi-touch, but you can easily live without it. Especially with Sony's one-touch zoom.
Now, since it's getting even closer to getting rooted, you'll be happy with a phone that has good hardware, software, and aesthetics---- and yes, people do judge a phone by it's cover. (a sad lesson I learned with my p990).
Re: Buy this phone now?
Buy it. I sold mine and want to buy it again because I like it so much more than the nexus one. I can say that sony ericsson did a fantastic job customizing 1.6. They really covered up what google left out and later implemented in 2.1.
It's a solid phone. Just look at 2.2 and see if you need any of those changes. Then, browse the forum to read about other people's problems and complaints. Finally, try to go to a local retailer and try out the phones. Ebay has the X10i, which is what you should be looking at, for 525 from a new york seller. You should only buy the nexus from google, since it's the only way to get it for now; retailers have it but mark it up higher than the google price.
Good luck. I hope you find the phone that meets your needs.
I'm also a fellow T-Mobile USA user who has the Xperia X10i who came from a Windows Mobile 6.x phone.
Your best options are likely the Xperia X10i or the Nexus One.
You'll really have to think about the feature set and about what you want in a phone. I'd say the Nexus One is probably a better "all-around" phone if you want to tinker with your phone and always have the latest updates.
If you're looking for a more multimedia focused phone then I think the Xperia X10 is a better bet. It has a larger screen, a superior camera for photos and video, and from what I can tell a better out of the box media experience. Anecdotally, video files that i've created (ripped DVDs and some 720p H.264 clips) work on my phone but don't work on my coworkers' Nexus One and EVO 4Gs. Go figure. We're still trying to figure out why. Just know that with Sony Ericsson, you're going to be a little behind on the updates since they have a custom interface. However, SE does a decent job of filling the gaps and providing a "better" than standard Android Donut (1.6) experience.
Both are solid phones that "just work" and you'll likely never have to "reboot" them as often as you would a WinMo phone.
if you live in a hot country don't buy it. My X10 reboots when i'm outside and temperature is 35 deg. Celsius.
If i'm using navigation it reboots after a while on even lower temperatures. (screen turned on seems to add a lot of heat)
I live in US, San Diego, it gets hot here in summer but I don't think hot weather will be a problem. Check your battery maybe it needs to be replaced.
As about Nexus 1 ...well overall design is too ugly for me. I like good looking phones and specs xD.
I guess I will be heading to LA as soon as I have a day off and check it out, already called one store they say they have it with Tmobile 3g bands.
Could't find any sellers in San Diego.
My vote is firmly in the X10 camp. I've been an HTC fan since their first Winmobile devices were released in 2002-2003(?) but this turned me over. My latest Android phone was a HTC Dream and I was looking at getting the Desire until I had a chance to play around with an X10.
What set this device apart, besides the design and feel, was the screen. Even though the Desire has an OLED the SE screen looked way better. The 4" 16:9 display is great, perfect for watching TV-shows on the go.
The interface can be annoying but I installed the ADW launcher and love it.
If you want a speedy device with tons of "teh sexy" then look no further.
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Seems like the x10 has been rooted too.Definately a good buy.
the X10 got potential. Despite the rooted custom roms or the official updated rom from SE it is a good phone. Although some ppl complains about the issues right now, but it will eventually be solved as time goes by, and the X10 will be really an Kick-ass phone!
Definitely a nice device.When root comes for us, it will be propably the best
Have the phone, how about the update?
Done,
have it in my hands now.
It is a X10i (I am on Tmobile)with .14 firmware.
Quick question for updating with decrypted roms:
Mine says Country: Belgium, Customized. .14 firmware.
So i guess its factory unlocked?
Can I safely update with
X10i - Shipped
WWE_R1FB001---this one....?
Will it brand to the firmwares provider or how it works?
There is no guide and/or explanation about this firmwares and for what phones are they(branded or unbranded/unlocked!?)
Pls anyone would like to update immediately so I can some apps.
Thanks
nj777 said:
Done,
have it in my hands now.
It is a X10i (I am on Tmobile)with .14 firmware.
Quick question for updating with decrypted roms:
Mine says Country: Belgium, Customized. .14 firmware.
So i guess its factory unlocked?
Can I safely update with
X10i - Shipped
WWE_R1FB001---this one....?
Will it brand to the firmwares provider or how it works?
There is no guide and/or explanation about this firmwares and for what phones are they(branded or unbranded/unlocked!?)
Pls anyone would like to update immediately so I can some apps.
Thanks
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Easiest thing to do would be to install SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) and run it. It ought to give you the latest FW available for your phone. If you're still stuck on an old FW after that I'd look into the mods but there's a fair chance you don't have to.
And considering it's ease of use it's a simple thing to just give it a go before investigating further.
HIH
I updated the firmware to .16 with the guide from esato.com and after that i tried the local decrypted rom r1fb001 latest anyway and when tring to flash it would give me some java error like unknown command java - javaflash.jar.
I have java installed.
After all i used Omni tool with their firmware customized and succeded to latest r1fb001.
Thanks anyway.
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Hi all.
I hate my HTC Tattoo. I can't wait to change it.
The main problem is money, but I've found someone who will buy my Tattoo for a reasonable price, and I've found a guy who will pay me to set up a website for him, so I'm considering changing phone. I'll stick to android, and I was thinking of getting the Nexus One, because it doesn't have all the Sense or Motoblur junk so it gets the updates faster.
Do you have any ideas about where to buy it (or any other decent android smartphone) cheap. I've found a place where they sell it unlocked for 508 euros (635US$), but I'm sure you can find it cheaper. I live in Italy, so it has to be a place that sends stuff worldwide.
Also, if anyone is thinking of selling a N1 or another android phone (or knows someone who is), could you please tell me by PM or comment?
Thanks,
David
I hate my HTC Tattoo
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Why, man?
Coz HTC not releasing SW-updates?
Tattoo is a bargain at its price (~300USD), I consider.
I started hatting the tattoo too and I'm attempting to sell it now.
And yah its basically cuz I'm tired of 1.6 and there seems there is never going to be a fully working 2.x rom.
Well I think there are some Roms which are even better than official 2.1 that you can just install but surely nexus one is better choice. I love my tattoo even tho I used that phone as a spare only bad thing abt tattoo is small screen that's all but again it fits really cool than any other smart phone out there and If you just work arnd lil bit with roms and install market patched than I think no need to upgrade
Note : there are some pplz who are buying old phones I will send link when I come home and also u can buy nexus one from eBay in abt 350 to 425 USD
Yeah, no S/W updates, but also bad camera, screen, reception...
Thanks symond
EDIT: Oh, almost forgot: no 3D Graphics -.-'
I'm out of the Tattoo scene. Traded it for another phone.
yeah ive played with the tattoo, and i did NOT like it at all!
Well I just wanted to say Hello and Introduce myself I have been in the Android scene for a little while now With my HTC ARIA Before that I had a dual boot Win Mo and Android on my HTC Fuze. Both great phones and mad with really good quality. Tomorrow I am going to pick up a Dell Streak since Best Buy mobile only has it for $50 with new 2yr agreement. Can't pass that deal up. So I will hopefully be more frequent on this fourm like I used to back in my Fuze day. I can't wait to have that big azz phone in my hands tomorrow. It's going to be awesome!
You're going to love it.
Best phone I have ever had!
Sent from the Unstoppable SuperStreak!
fyi, there's a dell sreak syndrom effect and currently there's no cure yet. Once you get hooked to the massive 5" screen you don't want to go back to anything smaller and currently there is no similar screen size phone in the market. You're warned !!! You'll love it and enjoy it !!!
See my signature for some Streak references.
Welcome.
Hello!!!! Welcome to the club!
well I got the Dell Streak today. I fell in love with it at first site. Most people that I showed it to gave me a "HOLY ****, That's a phone" answer. . Updated it to 2.2 and it is a lot cooler. I miss the tablet setup from the 1.6 but oh well. I will most likley root it one of these days but I am going to play with it for a couple days just to get used to it. Moving from an super small HTC aria to this huge phone will take a little getting used to but man it's so much better than any phone I have ever had!
Welcome. I just got my used Streak 5 about a week ago. It's the best phone for the money I could have ever hoped to get, particularly for what I paid used.
It has a few minor cosmetic issues, but the screen and every functional component make me glad I bought it.
I got rid of the Stage UI and switched to ADW launcher and the Ray dialer, as I found the default dialer horrendously ugly, and I'm super pleased.
You'll have a great time.
'em in luv with my streak tooo.
got my streak some cloths from here, l00king sexier.:]
http://www.istyles.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=dell+streak&categories_id=
i have 2 questions :
1. is outterbox commutter worth buying, right now m having skins on it from above link (m really confused on this one , as buying outter box and getting it shipped to my country india will probably make the cost to 40+ $.)
2. How bestbuy gives a 300+$ device for 5$ , is it kinda contract like at&t or something?
I'm going on my second day of owning this black beauty from T-Mobile USA. Coming from a sg2, this phone is a major upgrade for me and it only cost me $9 out the door. They took my old phone as a trade in and applied that to the up front cost. Since I'm still in contract they did some tweaking to my data package where I only ay $5 bucks for it and the added monthly cost to pay for the phone is esentially covered by the this little change to keep my bill the same!
Been eyeing this phone for awhile as I was tired with the same Samsung and HTC phones. Walking around an electronics story yesterday I saw the Xperia Z tablet. Made me want to buy it since it resembled the phone perfectly and sees like the two would be a great pair. Maybe later in the year since my current tab has no reason to be replaced.
Well I got plenty of threads to read through and information to absorb. I'm sure any questions I come accross have already been asked.
fsured said:
I'm going on my second day of owning this black beauty from T-Mobile USA. Coming from a sg2, this phone is a major upgrade for me and it only cost me $9 out the door. They took my old phone as a trade in and applied that to the up front cost. Since I'm still in contract they did some tweaking to my data package where I only ay $5 bucks for it and the added monthly cost to pay for the phone is esentially covered by the this little change to keep my bill the same!
Been eyeing this phone for awhile as I was tired with the same Samsung and HTC phones. Walking around an electronics story yesterday I saw the Xperia Z tablet. Made me want to buy it since it resembled the phone perfectly and sees like the two would be a great pair. Maybe later in the year since my current tab has no reason to be replaced.
Well I got plenty of threads to read through and information to absorb. I'm sure any questions I come accross have already been asked.
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Welcome to the most stylish and beautifull phone in the world. Your life will change and people will start coming to you asking what is that beauty you have in your hands.
Congratulations on your improved taste.
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Welcome to the most stylish and beautifull phone in the world. Your life will change and people will start coming to you asking what is that beauty you have in your hands.
Congratulations on your improved taste.
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Haha true! What is more you gonna experience wild, unplanned SEX with by that moment unknown beauty womens. Im not lying, check this out its called effect SEXPERIA
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And when you listen to music in walkman it makes you wanna get up and dance as hard as you can.. or if you put a romantic song on..
Come on, lets make a this into a silly thread of out experiencec of Xperia Z
Congratulations on ur buying the xperia z!! Now masturbation gets easier more than ever with the help of sexperia Z hahahaha
haha! Thanks y'all. I'm glad i didnt go with another Samsung or HTC. They make great phones but this Sony is fresh and different.
fsured said:
(...) this Sony is fresh (...) .
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That might be because you dank it in the water, cause it's water proof!
Or
Because it's back is made of glass and glass is cool and fresh !
:good: :victory:
i'm thinking of swapping my htc one for it... is the screen ok on it? (i'm use to the samoled and the screen on my htc one is amazing)
My only other concern is the processor isn't as good as the htc one/s4
I'm undecided. Had my xz since UK launch and I'm disappointed with the rear panel raising up (need to discuss with my network ref a repair, but I know it will keep happening) and the camera can be a mixed bag. My other half has an HTC one, like it a lot.
Anyway, the xz. Glad to know the op is pleased with it.
I'm considering the new nexus, should be details in a few days
If i had an option i'd swap my htc one for a nexus... i'm only being offered s4/xperia z in exchange for my htc one, and i doubt they'd offer me a newer phone like the lg g2 or xperia z1
av4tar said:
I'm undecided. Had my xz since UK launch and I'm disappointed with the rear panel raising up (need to discuss with my network ref a repair, but I know it will keep happening) and the camera can be a mixed bag. My other half has an HTC one, like it a lot.
Anyway, the xz. Glad to know the op is pleased with it.
I'm considering the new nexus, should be details in a few days
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