BenQ-Siemens EF81 - user opinions and reviews
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8.1
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7.9
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I don't think its a copy of the Moto V3 at all. Apart from the basic flip phone and the slim body, the rest are pretty much different from the V3.
All Moto V3 series phones have that chunky thing below the keypad which I think it looks plain ugly. You see the same chunky part in the LG P7200 and Samsung SGH-Z510. With the EF81, no, you don't see it there. There are additional buttons beneath the external display, which with the Moto V3 series, you do not see it there.
There are many phones with similar looking keypads, not to mention P7200 is one of them too.
The slim profile body is just a trend, and definiately not a copy. The same trend goes with most other electronics devices. Why do mp3 players get smaller, but not bigger?
I don't hate the Moto, in fact I think the V3x is a great phone. I just think it is pointless to keep on arguing which phone is a copy of another or vice versa.
There will always be similar looking phones, but what really matters is how they perform when you use them. I am sure the functions, the UI, the feeling of the EF81 is different compared to the V3, and whether or not you will choose the BenQ-Siemens, the Moto, or another brand all depends on how what really suits you best.
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- 2006-01-23 17:31
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- paul
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It looks very simular LG P7200. I think it's Made in china product. wooooooo. Replica!!
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- 2006-01-23 16:02
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- Gangsta Moto
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To Kal...
Think you should get ur life and facts right cos it's obvious that you are oblivious to reality.
The phone looks, stinks and most definitely will feel like the V3.
What absurd statement did u make about the V3 screen?... mate please go check the facts.
What silly control button are u talking about?.. hope it's not the D-pad ur referring too cos helloooooooooooooo... look at the V3.
Again u mention the bottom of the V3... look @ the BenQ and u realise it is also there but differently shaped.
Talking about Samsung... u guys were born yesterday obviously. Motorola started the clamshell design with the Startac back in the day... came back and blew everyone away with the V66, V60 (first aluminium phone)and the rest of the V series i.e. Vdot that got everyone and their moms runnin 2 get one... then u get Samsung making phones copying the Motorola designs and stuff but aimed at kids with all sorts of bright colours and silly tones. Now u get these kids who only got their first phone 5 years ago talking bout Samsung was copied. Ya'll better jump on the internet and read the facts.. dont be fooled.
Look... no need to holla @ suckaz for imitations... feel free and jump on the band wagon.
All i know is it's a very good feeling to think that BenQ-Siemens and everyone who gets this phone will secretly feel kinda 2nd class knowing the Original is still handling biz and killing the imitators once they see the V3.
Ya'll betta recognize!
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- 2006-01-23 11:57
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- Fen
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Man, what a rip-off of Alexander Graham Bell's telephone! The man must be spinning in his grave.
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- 2006-01-23 05:53
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- Kal
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My apology about the 2.2" internal screen. I was wrong. The resolution is different though.
About the keypad!!well, any new phone that use the same technology (made from think metal sheet) will unavoidably remind us all of V3.
Its not just v3. MOTO used the same concept on E1070,SLVR L7,PEBL U6,L6 etc models. Even VK Mobile VK2100 has the same.The layout is ofcourse different.
Can't help.
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- 2006-01-23 01:55
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- MikeR
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Does anyone know if and when this is being released in the UK?
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- 2006-01-23 01:52
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- w.
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the first thought that comes to my mind looking at this phone is: v3 looks better :))
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- 2006-01-22 21:08
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- xciter
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very well said kal.=)
so, should we say we don't have any respect for samsung, nokia, etc for copying siemens' slider phone (SL10)?=P
EF81's keypad and main body will just remind of the V3, but it doesn't look like a V3 clone. you're absolutely right, thin phones will just look the same (for now)...similar designs are unavoidable. it's also very evident on cars, gadgets, houses/buildings, etc.
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- 2006-01-22 19:37
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- Dumb
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You stated a wrong statement. I used to own a v3 and it does have a 2.2 inch internal display
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- 2006-01-22 18:11
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- Kal
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By the way, to my knowledge Samsung first came up with the idea of putting contol knobs on the front. So should we say they copied Samsung as well?
Im a designer myself, and I dont see anything else can be done on a thin clamsell for now. Reading all these useless comparisions making me sick. If you dont like it, buy one that you like.period
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- 2006-01-21 23:27
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- Kal
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To Gangsta moto:
From which angle it looks like a copy of V3?
Get your eye checked.
1. does V3 has a large external display?
2. Does v3 has any contol knob on the front?
3. Does v3 has camera inside?
4. Does v3 has a 2.2 inch internal screen?
5. Do you see any ugly useless bottom part in this phone?
Im not even going to the features..just talking about design.
So any Clamsell that is thin is a copy of v3?
Give me a break! You are talking as if thin clamsell is MOTO patent. get a life.
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- 2006-01-21 23:07
- 42xW
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- Gangsta Moto
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I must say... I have absolutely no respect for BenQ-Siemens or whoever thought up the idea to make this phone. Of all shapes in the world they had to copy the V3... just like I always thought.. motorola rule hands down.
Could'nt they think something else up.. I mean the V3 has been out for a year already and i can bet you Motorola have some new stuff up their sleeves they just waiting to unleash on us.
Sorry to offend anyone on here but whether you like it or not if you buy this phone everyone WILL think it is a new RAZR or just another COPY OF A RAZR!
It's so embarrasing to even think they released this phone... absolutely a company that have no vision and thats why the failed there first time around... and it dont sem like a very good start to me cos they absolutely did nothing but load a RAZR on to their PC's... did some editing with whatever software they use to modify design... added some new software and claim it's some new phone.
ABSOLUTE BULLshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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- 2006-01-21 18:04
- MSRn
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- wong jowo
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typical siemens: the gap date of the product released and announcement is a year ;P
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- 2006-01-21 14:21
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- zenol
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lol!!! this not an ordianary fone.the body was made by high quality steel. if you want the radio just download the software....
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- 2006-01-21 09:07
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- Fen
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Beautiful. I'd dump my RAZR V3 for the EF81 in a heartbeat if the performance is comparible.
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- 2006-01-21 07:12
- 45TP
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Andy Burgin:
y not the other way round? BENQ-Siemens copied V3 just added better features thats all?
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- 2006-01-20 17:10
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this phone is good! too bad, it does not have a radio. this would have been perfect.
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- 2006-01-20 17:00
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- Andy Burgin
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This mobile would have took the V3 to the cleaners if it was out at the same time so stop saying its a copy the V3 didn"t have the features on it when it came out an do bring it out as soon a you can please BENQ-SIEMENS to see how the other react to this superb mobile,i bet they all panic an change there designs to compete with this gem
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- 2006-01-20 16:12
- MSPE
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