Today we have the option of numerous smartphones with screens usually above 6in and packed with tons of features. We have become used to the gestures and gimmicks that come with the present generation of smartphones and are lost if somehow we misplace these devices even for a short time.
All said and done, we still have found memories of some devices we once owned.
My all-time favorite was a Samsung Marine waterproof and shockproof mobile I had way back in 2010(?)
The device specs compared to today's devices was laughable
Screen Size 1.77 inches
Battery: 1000mh
Camera : 1.3 MP camera,
flash, bluetooth, GPRS connectivity & JAVA support.
Display Type TFT-LCD, 256K colors
Resolution 120 x 160 pixels
Pixel Density 113 ppi
Operating System Proprietary Samsung
Internal Memory 7 MB
Expandable 8 GB, MicroSD
Keypad Alpha-Numeric
No WIfi, No Headphone connector,
The phone was put through a proper shock-test one day as it fell from my pocket on to a busy street while I was riding a motorbike. When I retrieved it, not only was it working, there were also no scratches on it!! I was located in Mumbai then and had carried this phone through many a rain. Never did it give me any problem.
Finally had to move to larger and costlier models as the need to browse emails and reply to social media posts became the deciding factor over simplicity.
Which is your favorite mobile phone model and why ?
A Samsung ruggedized flip top still running after almost 12 years. A tough, rugged phone.
Never any repairs other than a battery.
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Good old Nokia E72, but E6 wasn't terrible either. Old-style screen where you don't need backlight during the day; battery that ACTUALLY lasted a week; all the internet fluff; and THE very best QWERTY like no one else has ever made then and since.
Skv012a said:
Good old Nokia E72, but E6 wasn't terrible either. Old-style screen where you don't need backlight during the day; battery that ACTUALLY lasted a week; all the internet fluff; and THE very best QWERTY like no one else has ever made then and since.
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Unlight LCDs, that takes me back...
My 89 Motorola mobile phone actually was a phone. The red LED display reminded me of Nix tube technology. Coverage and rates were another story. Unlimited calling, no such thing
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I have discovered the HTC Advantage x 7501.
The only difference with the kaiser seem to be that its got a bigger Display.
Anyone aware of any other cons/pros. - or what BETTED DEVICE THERE IS ?
I need to sell my T-mobile VArio III
http://www.htc.com/product/03-product_x7501.htm
hmmm 16 gb version - X7510
Don't do it. I got one and sold it 1 month later. The TyTNII does all the same things and is more portable. The X7510 does look very interesting thought. I liked my X7501 but found it to be too much to carry around, and having to have a bluetooth headset on all day at work didn't work for me either.
Just my 2 cents.
ru serious? do You know the size and weight of this device??? the other thing is that You can use it as a phone only with headset or with built in loudspeaker, not in a normal phone-ish way.
vga and faster proc are pros, but the size is a real no go for me.
I might leave kaiser, but for some good multimedia device like upcoming nokia N96 or that sooo hyped new SE xperia.
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I'd prefer my Kaiser... more portable and it fits on my belt bag and it is a phone.
I wonder others seeing me speaking with a TV on my ear... he he
the advantage has been out for a while (what you linked to), but if you've ever seen it the thing is huge, the screen's like 5 inches, its like the size of an in-dash navigation. it is closer to a small laptop than a ppc.
I Have and use both. i like my advantage but it is a big big, if you are just goign to and from work then it is a good phone but if you go out to dinner or out on the town i like my tilt. both good phones, the very cool thing about the advantage is the screen so big so beautiful. and it have very good battery life. good for watching movies. it also have USB port for flash drive and have VGA out (as well as s-video) you can connect a keyboard and muse to it as well. all in all it is a very cool device. but kinda on the large side...
Just attach this to your Vario III:
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...Sorry, couldn't resist.
lol. good sense of humor
I got an Ameo the day after they were released, kept it for 3 months, sold it and now have a Vario 3 (if I was rolling it I might have both) if you're only going to have one phone you should get the Vario 3.
Coz the Ameo (Advantage) isn't a phone.
And one day I might update my sig ;-)
Thanks for the replies guys,
I got fascinated by the Advantage’s screen – It keeps the Internet on hand ( I guess ). I agree that no browser at the moment can compete with the Iphone’s browser , but IE/Opera will catch up and when they do – Advantage will be a great device.
I do consulting and most companies do not allow to plug/carry notebooks. Something like the Advantage is what I need.
I also checked out HTC Shift – but that is another thread..
I just thought of what would be a great device. Imagine the Advantage as it is , except that you can take a part out of it , the phone part , and use it as a phone …
The world’s first 3D laptops hit shelves Sunday, and with a price of $2,648 each, it remains to be seen whether they are really worth shelling out that kind of cash. Samsung is behind the new 3D laptop with Compatible Parts . It is a version of the company’s Series 7 gaming laptop, which has been updated to include a “SuperBright” 1920×1080 3D LED display.
The popular tech blog reported the high-priced laptop on Monday, but added a very important caveat, which is the fact that a spokesman for Samsung has said that there are no plans to release a 3D laptop in the United States. So far it is only available in Asia.
The computer, which sports a bold bright yellow cover, has a Blu-ray drive to allow for 3D movie watching, and is all driven by an AMD Radeon HD 7870M graphics card that Samsung says is made for gaming, a 128GB solid-state drive and 1-terabyte hard disk, Laptop Keyboard , CNET reported.
The 3D laptop also features Intel Core i7-3610QM CPU, and has three three-core processors and other Compatible Parts .
Three-dimensional technology has been increasing in popularity in recent years, especially after “Avatar” became one of the most-successful films in history by taking advantage of 3D’s ability to make a visually impressive movie even more fascinating.
I wouldn't pay it. 3D is a stupid gimmick.
I'd buy it to lord over all the Mac ninnies.
"What's that say? Oh, I'm sorry, I can't see what's happening on your computer because I'm in... the THIRD dimension."
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Here, we smoke while we shoot the bird.
I didn't like 3d in the early 80s, and I like it even less now.
Sent from your mom.
hmm so you mean whenever i watch this on my old laptop:
it will look like this on that one:
seems legit
Hi guys, I'm taking some time to review something that has become one of my most used tools.
It's a flashlight, but it's also a power supply.
Well I have tested this device for a few months been a police officer I have tested in extreme situations.
And I want to let you know why I believe this is a necessary tool.
1.brightness
2. Aplication
3. Power
4. Confort and durability
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First as I've been working in security for more than 10 years now. I've had bought more flashlights than I need[emoji1]
Well this is well above average, and quite awesome. It's brightness is more concentrated than my last 5watt torchlight and about the same brightness. Which it's perfect for all use.
Recently we had power surge and we used this device to light out the house. It did awesomely and was the only thing I needed.
Application:
As said before this is a bright torch and will not disappoint, and with its various modes it brings many functions.
1.flashlight
2. Torch
3. Emergency signal
Also this has a hidden feature a glass breaker, which many people don't even think of using but in a car accident it's a life saver, also it hides a seat belt cutter conveniently on the back but in such fashion it's safe for anyone.
Power
Power is something we look on all devices and many disappoint. But this one I use almost every day and I have charged it just a few. It easily covers you for a hole week without charging. And by heavy use.
And did I said its a power supply for smartphones? Yes, you take out the top cover and it unlocks it's main feature. A USB connection to charge your phone a side from the micro USB to charge the device itself.
So you'll never be out of juice in the hardest situations.
And to close out this review this device sounds huge and bulky but it's surprisingly light and ergonomic designed for the grip of your hand it will fit without slipping and it's hard as rock. Mine has endured hard weather, work and a 4year old kid. It has been thrown and survived in crazy situations without problems what more can you expect.
Here is the link for anyone who would like to check it out.
http://www.choetech.com/Waterproof-Portable-Emergency-Flashlight-Cum-Cell-Phone-Power-Bank/
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Looks interesting, thanks for sharing.
how many lumens? if its not at least a few hundred it cant replace my streamlight
Good question. Their website only says 3 watts. For now I'll also stick with my Streamlight (though it is just a flashlight).
Hi all
I'm fairly new to XDA and this is my first post so go easy on me plz So i preordered the note9 and ever since i've had it i've had nothing but issues with the device. First, it was the camera unit buzzing and struggling to focus. I took it in to my nearest Samsung store and well... the overall ordeal was unpleasant. I was in and out of the Samsung store 4-5 times in a month and it took 10 days for them to come to a resolution, but thats not the point. After i had the phone repaired, 2 days later my S-Pen broke. I was taking it out and only the clicker part of the pen came out. Instead of taking it up with Samsung and wanting to avoid having to leave my phone at Samsung again for 'inspection' i decided to fork out the dough and purchase a replacement S-Pen. Now, my phone is exhibiting signs of either burn in or display uniformity. It is extremely visible, when displaying dark images and considering i use 'night mode' indefinitely its really hard to avoid. I even notice it in the Game launcher, notifications tab, settings menu, even in games and apps such as spotify or Youtube.
It really sucks having paid $1500AUD :crying: for a phone that severely lacks quality. I just wanted to know what your experience with the Note9 has been and if you're experiencing the same issues as me. What course of action should i take? I really want to demand a refund.
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The only issue I have had so far is in relation to video calling. I'm not sure about the built in video calling, but when using FB Messenger or Google Duo, it is extremely poor quality, and eventually drops the call, disconnects data from the network and refuses to reconnect it for at least 15 minutes. Verizon can send diagnostics to the device and they say it still has a "background" data connection, but that doesn't really help me much. This has been occurring as long as I've had it. Even after flashing multiple OEM's, resetting things, etc. Only thing to do is have it replaced, but since the back has scratches now, it has to be through insurance. Other then that, there have been no problems.
Any one of you beautiful S21 Ultra people have more than one phone?
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My iPhone 13 Mini starlight arrived earlier today (thanks Amazon).
Im an IT guy by trade and hobby and have always gravitated towards the larger phones.
However as of recently Ive had the need to have both iPhone and Android devices (work reasons) and up until my Mini arrived, was using the Apple 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
However, my usage case gravitated more towards the android for media consumption, file management, social media etc and the iPhone was more work based / apple ecosystem esq / so iMessage, copy and paste between phone and macOS, Apple Pay and Apple CarPlay (Android Auto sux big time)
However it got me thinking that as the usage of iOS was not as screen intensive as the S21 Ultra, a smaller iPhone would make more sense!
Whilst the mini is used alongside the big boy Android, the x2 together fit my work and play requirements beautifully , far mo so than caring around x2 behemoths!
S21 Ultra and Pixel 6
I also have an iPhone in my backpack, but it is my least used device by far. The Note 10 is now my daily, the LG V20 is a backup on alarm duty, and the HTC One has been relegated to security duty, but the Moto X Pure Edition is still my favorite ever (best screen + best sound ever seen and heard on a mobile device). If I didn't desire band 71 LTE, I probably would've ended up just switching back to a higher capacity Pure Edition.
I have 2 phones, the s21 ultra and iphone se.. my s21 ultra is ny daily driver, i was going to make iphone as my daily driver because of the apple watch 7 and ipad pro 2021..but i felt its not the time yet to do this move
I have the galaxy watch 4..but i felt the watch 7 is way better
I've always been a Pixel fan, had each one and have a P6P now. The Galaxy S phones always interest me too and I usually grab one. I don't have 2 at the moment but I'm seeing that S22U in my future. I think the way to fix my dilemma is to have both.