BenQ E72 - user opinions and reviews

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8.2
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-25 01:00 from kaJaARM926T OMAPV1030 is a 260 MHZ processer

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  • 2008-10-08 11:28
  • MGpd
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Ive been using this device for few days now (heavily)

The device is satisfying in general (for the amount of money paid). could be faster at some parts definitely but if you keep RAM usage reasonable you'll get a decent performance.

wifi is fast and good... as with any wifi device the consumption gets higher with it on. but not as said in the other comments. the battery lasts for one day of usage (if you use everything that day, cam + 1 hour wifi + 20 minutes talk + lots of messaging and surfing the options and menus).

two days if used normally.

about the screen, yes its small for a windows mobile but does the job (for those who are shouting about how small the screen is, HOW DID YOU USE other nokia &/or SE &/or siemens devices?!), the screen is very bright which is pleasing to the eye and resolution is high which gives crisp view of items specially images.

camera isn't good compared to other good 2 MP cams (SE K750, K810, Benq-Siemens S88) - no autofocus and no flash.

keypad is good for typing, device is slim and fits in ur hand and pocket nicely.

it DOES support EDGE.

any other pros/cons I guess should go to WM6 installed not the device itself.

all in all its a good phone for its price I would give it 8/10.

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  • 2008-10-08 11:20
  • MGpd
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-25 10:44 from mXmQThe phone isn't that bad, its so cheap for a windows mobile and it gives what it promises.

definitely if you want a better phone you should pay more!

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  • 2008-10-08 11:05
  • MGpd
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I've used O2 xda2, motorola mpx-200, o2 xphone2, asus P525, all expensive winmo devices. All these bugs, slowness etc., you are mentioning about this "cheap" E72 were all present at those above mentioned expensive devices.

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  • 2008-10-08 07:32
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Phew ... after bricking this phone I worked out by trial and error (no customer support available) that the E72 can be reset by holding BOTH the LEFT and RIGHT menu softkeys (just under the screen) and turning the device on !!! ... That took many MANY hours to work out lols. Good luck all :)

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  • 2008-10-07 22:19
  • nENQ
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-22 23:43 from YeILtake out sim card and battery, press red phone button on the front for one minute - then place the whole phone in the trash and go and buy another half-decent handset

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  • 2008-09-25 10:44
  • mXmQ
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shocking, shocking shocking. Slow to use even the most basic apps (mainly cos of the clumpy nature of windows mobile); tiny reflective screen that's almost impossible to see in sunlight; a battery that lasts about 2 hours if you're using wi-fi (which is supposedly why it is part of BT Fusion) and a wi-fi that doesn't intuitively connect to networks that already knows. When will BT finally get a descent handset to go with Fusion?

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  • 2008-09-25 10:40
  • mXmQ
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What's the processor type and speed?

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  • 2008-09-25 01:00
  • kaJa
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Anyone found out how to do a hard reset?

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  • 2008-09-22 23:43
  • YeIL
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Can someone tell me where to download the user manual for this phone?

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  • 2008-09-22 23:38
  • YeIL
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Although the phone has a good look and design, the battery lasts less than 20 hours even with moderate use of gsm phone and few SMS messages. The processor is slow and takes time on opening basic programs. I donot recommend it buying.

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  • 2008-09-17 18:28
  • my}d
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Is good the phone. Also the price is good.

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  • 2008-09-13 16:59
  • 0C1i
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I got this phone 4 free, Mr. Lee the BenQ GM in Sinagpore give it 4 me. to all my friends in Indonesia, you should try this fone. with the price under $200, u allready got WiFi and Windows Mobile phone.
the desain is excellent, but it had a minor drawback. such as, the SMS font is 2 small, and the speakerphone sound is not so loud. but overall this fone is a best buy choice.

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  • 2008-09-05 08:58
  • wr4g
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> In reply to Andrian_katroxs @ 2008-08-14 08:11 from upvEHey,you can buy it in giant supermarket for only rp.1,9milion or less than 2milion,,or maybe in other supermarket like carrefour or guardian..

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  • 2008-08-19 09:04
  • M@T2
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Nice shape!,...and the most important is have windows mobile on their OS.can anyone tell me,..where i can buy this one in Indonesia?

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  • 2008-08-14 08:11
  • upvE
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it is cool, design of Benq-siemens mobile is so different & more interesting than other brands but the company needs better advertising for better sale!

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  • 2008-08-07 05:02
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> In reply to seagleye @ 2008-05-06 21:57 from jbZfthe spec say it doesn't support EDGE ?

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  • 2008-07-08 12:27
  • PFWw
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I like it

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  • 2008-06-30 10:29
  • 2PxF
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its size is very small. support EDGE and the speed when using EDGE is excellent. Using skype over wifi is wonderfull.

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  • 2008-05-06 21:57
  • jbZf
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The BenQ E72 is a GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz device that runs on top of Windows Mobile 6 and also packs 2" screen, 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and WiFi wireless connectivity, and of course the standard microSD memory expansion slot. As for the preinstalled software, there's some kind of universal IM client that works with all major IM networks (AOL, Yahoo, MSN, ICQ and Google Talk), RSS reader, and other standard software which comes with Microsoft's mobile OS.

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  • 2008-04-29 17:42
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