Samsung i560 - user opinions and reviews

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> In reply to zayd @ 2009-07-10 11:51 from fuHZ - click to readmy phone uses route 66 software is great no problems using this navigation software

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  • 2009-07-13 07:02
  • vu5W
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phones cool .. GPS sucks .. got it 4 about a year .. picked up the satelite 1nce .. reinstall garmin software, updated data through gps+ ... still zero .. nothing .. nada .. zilch .. any suggestions?

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  • 2009-07-10 11:51
  • fuHZ
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> In reply to Stewart @ 2009-05-19 11:03 from fXcP - click to readKeep the lider open when tryng to get a GPS fix, works much better...

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  • 2009-07-08 07:49
  • Nhf6
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> In reply to Roxy @ 2009-02-26 14:11 from N9Wd - click to readGuys
the phone is ok. but can someone tell me how i can view my contacts both from the sim and the phone at the same time?

and something else.... How do you use the navigator. hav eno idea

thanks plz plz tell

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  • 2009-07-02 19:56
  • 3pRj
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> In reply to uncle john @ 2009-06-11 13:55 from n$En - click to readI had this phone for 1 month , GPS works perfectly , picture quality brilliant - Good fone!!

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  • 2009-07-01 14:16
  • Najr
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Fantastic handset. Instant/Very Fast Operating System. GPS picks up satellite in under 2min. Camera is extremely well in day , very hard for focusing night shots of course but still very well.
Sturdy housing , have accidently dropped it numerous times and have not had to repair once.
Available at Dick Smith Electronics for $230.
Everything you need for small price!.
No complaints at all. :)

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  • 2009-06-22 13:56
  • PG07
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> In reply to uncle john @ 2009-06-11 13:55 from n$En - click to readThe GPS only works if U are outside.

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  • 2009-06-18 16:19
  • mcXB
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> In reply to Francois @ 2009-06-10 19:39 from Nxsf - click to readThe handset is well built indeed, but that's about it really. I own it for one year now and it only makes me angry (soon going to replace it). I have spent endless hours trying to fix/set-up the GPS, I am telling you it never worked properly. Usually it gives you a sign that it is waiting for a better satelite signal and it does so for ever. I have been reading lots of suggestions, nothing ever worked for me. The GBP fixes (if it ever does) well after I have reached my destination.

The whole symbian thing is way too confusing for me, but ok that's just a personal view. The good thing is that it looks fairly fast and does not crash. The bad thing is that even after a whole year, the thing still makes no sense..

Battery works irregularly. Sometimes it can last for three days after a full night's charge, while sometimes you have to recharge daily (same use of course). Just cannot trust it.

It has quickoffice support which is pretty useless since you cannot edit your documents and even browsing is difficult (a trackball, optical pad etc would be much better). Moving across the screen is slow because of that lousy direction button.

I have also tried every possible display setting for the last 12 months..there is absolutely NO WAY you can see anything on the screen under direct sunlight.

The plastic battery cover seems stuck there. It seems impossible to remove it withouth damaging it (or your fingers).

You cannot deactivate the T9 so when you try to switch from letters to numbers you have to press the shift button three times or more. The keypad is responsive but typing can be a tough task, if you need to type in more than a short message.

(My humble) Conclusion: This is a really well-built phone which will serve you well if you only want to use it as a phone. If you think you are buying a GPS alternative or a smartphone..then prepare yourselves for a nasty surprise. This phone can do anything (on paper that is), but in real life it just doesn't.

For me, it was a total waste of money.

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  • 2009-06-11 13:55
  • n$En
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Have had this phone for almost 5 months. Very happy with it. Brilliant GPS! Takes no more than 3 min to get a satelite fix. I just dont know wear to find the distance to destination when using the GPS? Can anyone help?Please.....

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  • 2009-06-10 19:39
  • Nxsf
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can someone please tell me how to use the camera on the front

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  • 2009-06-02 14:32
  • N9pY
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> In reply to Stewart @ 2009-05-19 11:03 from fXcP - click to readBefore you go on the gps, fist download the file from the gps+ application on the phone, download is valid for 7days. I also have a i560, excelent phone, love it! but battery doesn't last a day.

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  • 2009-06-02 12:30
  • FXcV
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> In reply to michael @ 2009-04-24 22:45 from fj@W - click to readthanks michael

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  • 2009-05-28 17:24
  • N9pY
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The internet works fine providing you set it up right, as for GPS signal - i have to agree, never buy a phone for GPS coz it doesnt work

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  • 2009-05-23 03:27
  • PP$8
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i bought mine last month. doesn'nt get internet. can't connect to internet.

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  • 2009-05-20 12:45
  • NH}P
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i bought mine last month. doesn'nt get internet

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  • 2009-05-20 12:43
  • NH}P
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Hey guys, just bought the i560 and it really is a great phone, apart form one aspect:
The GPS really struggles to get a satelite fix. It constantly says "Awaiting better GPS Accuracy". I left it on for 20 minutes or so and it finally got a signal. Any ideas?

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  • 2009-05-19 11:03
  • fXcP
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Not so happy with this phone anymore. I found the menus a little un-user friendly. I have unfortunately only had the phone for 2 weeks since upgrading, because it has been in for GPS repairs for the last 15 weeks!

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  • 2009-05-03 18:57
  • Nxsf
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Its quite good phone with in built gps , 3mp camera and good apps such as pdf reader and office reader. Also supports S60 themes. The only bad is that it has a soft music player but other than that its great!

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  • 2009-05-03 03:03
  • wgZ4
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> In reply to thamsanqa @ 2009-01-08 11:47 from E$ij - click to readThe website is gsmarena.com .put in your phone name and all specs with explanation of its specs is shown

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  • 2009-04-29 19:35
  • fuHM
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> In reply to olise @ 2009-01-16 11:24 from NaD} - click to readlove my phone,be carefull 1st download gps settings on cellphone before upload music or anything else,,settings on memory card.otherwise use cd that is included in package for gps no problem to install.

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  • 2009-04-29 19:31
  • fuHM
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