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I wouldn't say the S88 is disgusting or other similar words. But I just warn those who are tempted by this beautiful and attractive phone, with many features (especially multimedia), that it has 2 MAJOR negative points :
- it's VERY VERY VERY slow (no way to be better, it concerns the hardware)
- the interface is absolutely not ergonomic, unlike the old wonderful Siemens phones. This leads to press many keys more than necessary, and increase the slowness of this phone. For this point, we hope a software upgrade, still unavailable in december 2007.
Some examples :
- to get your call list, press the "on" button, it will take around 5 seconds to see your list.
- to find a name in your adress book, for example "Samia", you must press ONCE the button "7" and wait (you'll see the list beginning with "p"), then ONCE AGAIN and wait (list beginning with "q"), then ONCE AGAIN and wait (list beginning with "r"), and finally the same button to see the list beginning with "s" !!!! If you press quickly 4 times on this button, you'll get the "p" list anyway.
- the management of the adress book is awfull. For example, if someone, whose mobile number is in your phone book, calls you with his office number, you cannot add this number in the same contact : you must exit, remember or write the number on a paper, then add the number to the contact. VERY VERY heavy operation.
- the management of the notes is awfull too, and in addition, you cannot exceed
- no "copy-paste"
- etc...
It's a good phone for those who don't need speedness or notes, for those who have a few contacts, in particular young people.
But these young persons are speed champions when writing messages, therefore they would be disappointed by this very slow S88.

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  • 2008-01-01 21:13
  • fvbU
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I have been using s88 for few months. I think it's a good cell phone. The problem is it's software. My firmware version is 1.29 I use a 1GB memory card! I have been able to connect with Grameenphone wap but not MMS. It's not working. I manually configure the GP wap/MMS connection settings. Now I use opera mini 3 (basic version) It doesn't support opera mini 3 advanced version and opera mini 4. Through opera mini 3 (basic version) I can easily browse all kind of websites even orkut and most of the common messenger. But problem is basic version doesn't support any kind of download from internet or video playing! It is also compatible with mig33. I have downloaded mig33 from internet and installed in my s88 through data cable. But mig33 is not supported by any cell phone network in Bangladesh. Actually recently all the networks stop mig33. I want to upgrade my firmware but it isn't available on net. Well, I can't understand why this phone doesn't support opera mini 4? Opera mini 4 is the latest software for internet access. If it supports opera mini 4 then it would be one of the best cell phone. Java is ok but battery becomes low when playing java related games or using opera mini. Please share your comments.

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  • 2007-12-29 15:18
  • U35A
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I the official trained technician for benq-siemens in East Africa,i understand some of the comments in this site are true,the manufacturer should revive after sales support in this region and some of this promblem like sw update will be solved.

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  • 2007-12-18 06:36
  • fuNM
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I FEEL SORRY for all you guys who bought this phone,benq siemens is the worst cell phone company in the world wit its pathetic and disgusting range of products,i bought e61 the music phone and the sound quality is so lame and the color scheme is so disgusting and it doesn't even support java, this s88 even thou supports java but its really dam slow as all the benq siemens phone, guys who had already made the mistake of buying this phone,please throw it to trash,and ppl who want to buy this phone, Don't even think about it, avoid benq siemens, its truely disgusting and pathetic

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  • 2007-12-11 14:33
  • M@T2
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yo guys i hav intaslled new software 1.32.but d latest software is 1.42 dat n't come in bangladesh yet!any one say 1.42 frimware support java app like mig33,opera mini.bcoz i intaslled it bt it can't conected with internet!

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  • 2007-11-25 17:07
  • kH@p
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I've downloaded latest firmware from net. But it doesn't contain any executable file to run the setup.
So can anyone tell me, how to do it?

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  • 2007-11-14 09:50
  • PUb9
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I've download updated firmware, but it does not contain any executable file to setup the firmware. Can anyone tell me, hoe to do it?

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  • 2007-11-14 09:42
  • PUb9
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-no firmware available on the internet, so all you have to do is bring your S88 to the service centre and ask for an upgrade
-i don't know exactly from which firmware support watching video full screen, but I think it's 1.32
-if you want to use time stamp, please choose the resolution 640x480

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  • 2007-11-09 15:59
  • wukk
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Congratulations for your new purchase, it´s one great phone you´ll see you won´t regret it, i bought mine 6 mounths ago and i´m very impressed.
As for the questions you posted, there´s no chance to install new themes unlike Siemens software phones you can only use the pre instaled wich are 3, red, green and blue don´t forguet this is a buisness phone not an entertaining one "S"88 .
You can only use the stamp hour if you choose a lower resolution like 640*480, such as the frame feature.
Hope i been useful

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  • 2007-11-09 13:26
  • nTtB
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Heloo:
I've bought a new S88 phone & Icould not find themes for my phone & Some of the camera options do not work(Time stamp & Frame) Please can any body help me I shall be very thankful....

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  • 2007-11-08 16:37
  • 0nVC
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How can I get the latest firmware for S88 and how can I install it?

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  • 2007-11-08 05:48
  • PGxL
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Does anybody know where i can get the last firmware upgrade, if it is still possible anyway??

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  • 2007-11-06 18:02
  • nTuj
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does nebody hav code to make the s88 louder?

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  • 2007-11-06 13:40
  • jxxh
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how to install a java application to this phone?
i want to install bible 2 this phone, & i've already got the jar file, but how to install the application 2 this phone?
thx b4.

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  • 2007-11-06 10:11
  • wr7a
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i want to watch full screen video on my s88!!! what i have to do???

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  • 2007-11-03 12:05
  • 2F2N
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1.32 is my firmwire.How can i see full screen video? Which video size(resolution)will i select to convert videos into 3gp? which software is best as convertor?

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  • 2007-11-03 12:02
  • 2F2N
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the latest firmware for S88 is 1.42
I have my S88 just upgraded, and it's better than the old one (of course):
-faster response
-better sound via headset
-better display, brighter (I feel so, not 100% right)
-video recorded by S88's camera can be watched full on PC with every 3GP compatible player

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  • 2007-10-27 14:36
  • wukk
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Can anyone tell from where can I download the Updated firmware like 1.32+ version?
(mine one is 1.29)

Thank you.

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  • 2007-10-22 17:45
  • 2F2N
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This phone just profs how Siemens could have grown if they realy had co worked together!
Theres nothing wrong with this phone, and it´s actualy the best phone i ever had in my life

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  • 2007-10-13 14:17
  • nTuq
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it definitely is worth it.the camera is really good.it may be 2mp only compared to my SE k800i 3.2 but the quality is definitely equal or better than that of the SE.it just shows how good the quality is.i'm not too sure about the loudspeakers though.it seemed to be softer than that of SE K610i.but the camera alone is really worth it.

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  • 2007-10-08 12:50
  • F4pr
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