BenQ-Siemens S88 - user opinions and reviews

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Design
8.2
Features
8.1
Performance
8.1
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> In reply to cody @ 2008-06-23 14:08 from PGiMAlways asking the same.....You should read first the other comments to avoid questions like these...
500SMS

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  • 2008-06-24 16:58
  • mn4D
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how many sms can the phone store?
aside from the sim,
or is it limited only by the memory of the phone , just like the older siemens phone?

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  • 2008-06-23 14:08
  • PGiM
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i have never seen this type of cell. not good 4 anything........

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  • 2008-06-04 14:52
  • S1xk
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-05-27 23:29 from 00q6OK thanks I'll try it.

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  • 2008-05-28 15:49
  • p@6M
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It's MOBISTAR in belgium.
You can only get internet with an S65 I think...otherwise it's still a very good phone!


Of course you can have internet on this phone, because it has a xHTML 2.0 wap browser! You have to check the wap settings next to your operator, best advice, go to a Mobistar shop and check next to them. If they tell you that they donīt support this phone, ask them for the settings about the EF81 because they are the same with different menu locations.

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  • 2008-05-27 23:29
  • 00q6
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It's MOBISTAR in belgium.
You can only get internet with an S65 I think...otherwise it's still a very good phone!

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  • 2008-05-22 17:59
  • p@6U
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In answer to the last comment, mobistar or movistar lilke in Spain? Well i had the same problem with mine here in Portugal, with Vodafone, back then i went to a store and use it with the settings of a BenQ-Siemens EF81 and in spite of different menus, it worked. This is the problem when you donīt buy the phone in the operator like i did.

Speaking about the screen, itīs right what you said, the saturation is excelent such as the elevated contrast ratio 1000000:1, if youīre using the camera you have to use manual settings to get the best of it, sometimes automatic doesnīt deliver the best.Iīm still looking for a better display phone and i havenīt found it, and this is a 2006 phone!!!Amazing

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  • 2008-05-21 01:04
  • 3pNe
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The 2MP camera on this phone is better then my dad's Nokia 6300.and much more simpler to use.It's OLED screen offers a very high saturation of colours so it's not that good screen.
another bad point is that I can't get internet with it(i'm in mobistar)

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  • 2008-05-18 14:52
  • SsTN
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Agree with last comment, the thing is, the bundled software in the cd is awful...This kind of phone deserves a better cd software.
I have one more than one year and i intend to keep it at lest another year. See the competion and the latest phones on the market and you wont find such a magnificent screen quality!
Realy itīs impressive, i stil donīt get it , why manufacters insist on TFT technology, OLED is so much better. The only major problem is visibility under sunlight, otherwise is perfect!
TV manufacters already understood this and intend to develop this technology in future TVīs... Sony already launched one model in Japan

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  • 2008-05-15 20:23
  • 3pNf
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to all who are disappointed with the phone, keep in mind that it came out more than a year ago (more or less). I have one and I've been using it for quite some time. I don't think it would ever compare with the latest phones out there but, for its time, it was one of the best. Great camera (with great stabilizers and flash), great mp3 player (with playlist), great form factor and GUI usability. Plus, it's pretty rare to find somebody using it these days and that's a definite plus.

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  • 2008-05-09 13:58
  • wYJ}
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Where can I download software for Benq-Siemens S-88 (I've lost the accompanying CD)
Thank you in advance

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  • 2008-04-08 17:02
  • miDB
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I am totally frustated buying S88 model. Reasons r # very slow camera action # no full screen video playing # opera mini is not supported # large files r not supported # sms writing is very slow after 160 words # sending applicatn software is not possible.

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  • 2008-04-06 21:19
  • kH@$
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how many sms can be stored in the phone ? does it also have an sms archive just like older siemens phone aside from the regular sms storage ? can we put them in separate folders too?

500sms in phone memory, yes it has an archive but itīs called private folder, wich mean is protected buy your phone code.
it has the inbox, sent messages, drafts and to send.
itīs a great phone but unfortunately is sometimes a bit slower when typing sms specialy if you pass the 160 caracheters....Apart from that the software is intuitive and easy, and itīs very stable unlike Siemens software, wich was often necessary to reset....

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  • 2008-03-27 18:53
  • nTu4
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poor parformance

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  • 2008-03-25 10:40
  • PBsr
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how many sms can be stored in the phone ? does it also have an sms archive just like older siemens phone aside from the regular sms storage ? can we put them in separate folders too?

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  • 2008-03-21 06:19
  • PGiM
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this is the bst 2.0 mp phone ive eva come across, its a vry loud and it has the best looks. the only thng bad about the fone is that u cant get its applications.i lo

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  • 2008-03-05 15:13
  • Sbc3
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its a very good phone and the faetures r great.the only thing that frastrates is the fact that u cant get its accesories e.g the housing,battery.if only tis issue can be addressed ill appreciate

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  • 2008-02-29 06:06
  • mib9
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I did not use a mobile worse than this one, it is slow slow slow slow that sometimes i want to step on it with my feet hoping it will work faster.
any way to all who buy this mobile don't consider buying it a bad luck but take it as a test from God to your patient and when you have enough money to buy a new one don't think twice do it and keep S88 to remind you how a patient wonderful person you are.

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  • 2008-02-27 02:07
  • 0ZUU
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All I can say it's good enough for me as a student. First, it has a 2 mega pixel camera. Second,it's cheap. Third and last,you can't find anymore of these babies and if you have one of these like me well, were unique unlike Nokia's that are very common. I would like to thank Benq for making this phone and I would like to extend my condolences to Siemens, hope you guys can be back on track.-Peace^_^

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  • 2008-02-19 09:06
  • vFaP
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i try mini opera 100% work for browsing
but i e buddy,ym mess,yago, not responsible
i can't fine (ym)mesengger software work properly with s88.
any body can help me?

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  • 2008-02-16 17:03
  • wr4Z
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