Sony Ericsson V800 - user opinions and reviews
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8.2
- Features
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8.2
- Performance
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8.1
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- alwyn
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i had this phone about six month after that my phone is not working properly it says "No access to network" i cant use my phone now i buy my phone in taiwan but my location now is in the Philippines.Help me about my problem pls..pls..pls. thanx
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- 2007-08-25 11:13
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- Anonymous
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hey im having sum problems with the external screen. i close the phone but the outside screen doesnt turn on. i noticed that the screen turns on when there is a magnet near the right screw. i opened the phone to see if any wire was loose but all the wires r fine. so if u noe wuts going on u can email me or write another post. thnx
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- 2007-08-24 20:17
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- Anonymous
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this phone does have zoom actually it is on the top, you use the same button as the volume... and by the way stop complaining about the camera if you want high quatily pictures BUY A CAMERA
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- 2007-08-10 23:24
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- francis
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i have had this phone for around 1 year now. i was like most of you guys. had some problems when it was new, but had solved it. so far i have no problems with the phone.. it's so cool. you can play your music even your movies.. anyone having problems playing mp3s? i know a simple way.. just ask me. thanks...
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- 2007-07-11 18:29
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- Skux
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Hi, my phone got wet, still works ok but tends to flicker but still clear but flickers most when I'm in main menu...
P.S Love this phone
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- 2007-07-05 01:11
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- Jay
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Wicked phone, but the hinge is quite weak. Mine is repaired already once after 2 years. The SE camera is never disappointing, unlike Nokia. Though this camera is only 1.3mpx but it could produce better quality photos than 2mpx Nokia. In terms of size, it might be too chunky but I don't mind. Personnally I prefer this model to K800. But only K800's screen resolution is way much better. And because of the rolling camera I could use the proper camera for video calling than the second camera on K800, which is typically inferior to the main camera.
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- 2007-06-01 18:15
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- Shubham
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can some one please tell me how to get my drm protection key on i can not have a ringtone it is really annoyiny?can u tell me the way to use mp3's as ringtones....
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- 2007-05-21 08:22
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- Anonymous
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can some one please tell me how to get my drm protection key on i can not have a ringtone it is really annoyiny please help me anyone? thnx
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- 2007-05-08 21:58
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- sinstar
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I can use mp3's as ringtones no probs. Mayb the problem is that you are using mp3's that have dmr?
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- 2007-04-21 11:20
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- freddie
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hi,ive been using this phone 4 4 weeks now...and as usual i cant set an mp3 file as a ringtone..and i need to download this drm packager..could any one help ??
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- 2007-04-19 15:26
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- sinstar
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Downside is the battery, dies to quickly.
Also would be nice if they had a radio.
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- 2007-04-07 00:40
- i2FH
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- sinstar
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The V800 is awesome. Stylish design, feels solid, well made. The menues are great, easy to navigate through. Supports 2gig memory stick and you can save your pictures and vids straight to memory stick. Plays mp3's no probs, easy to setup playlist's.
I really like the rotating lens, great idea. The camera is capable of taking pretty nice pictures but it needs to be under the right lighting conditions. It has a really bright flashlight/torch.
As for communication, had no real probs with reception, video call, mms, sms etc
Overall i'm very happy with this phone.
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- 2007-04-07 00:37
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- Moto
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A bit of Comparison...
Hi, I own a Toshiba 803T, Samsung 707SC, and a Sony Ericsson V800 (flashed to Z800i). By far the Sony is most troublesome of the three phones operated with accounts of T-Mobile and Cingular in the USA. Sony has constant problems locking onto a GSM carrier signal, and phone calls are erratic in 4 cities I use it in, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta. Toshiba 803T works fine as does Samsung 707SC in all GSM calls. (Keep in mind that 3G in the USA is still on 1900 and cannot be used at this time for any 3G phone from the rest of the world)
Toshiba 803T
PRO: Extremely Reliable, Great reception for 1900GSM in USA, Music Player with front keys is intuitive and sound is nice from dual stereo speakers on front cover, TXT/SMS and MMS work fine and very nice display. Battery Life is best among the 3 phones. 1GB MiniSD has lots of storage. It is factory unlocked so it's open for other carriers with Vodafone OS intact. No hacks needed. It can play (ironically) most like a real Walkman Music Player, and handles calls well. Flexible customization of graphics, WAP and MMS settings etc. Great Video playback in 3GP format and can even output to a TV.
CONS: Bulky, MP3 PC software is a bit tricky if you don’t read directions carefully (stress carefully). May need a compatible SIM card. Some older SIM cards have issues so you will need a newer SIM. Modern 3G compatible USIM card from TMOBILE and CINGULAR works fine and can be swapped easily from your dealer for about $15. Won't set MP3 as ring tone, you need to convert it to AMR or MIDI and install it separately from MP3 Play lists.
Samsung 707SC
Pros: thin, nicer colors, reliable. Best all around performer and equal or better than Motorola RAZR which it seems to have been modeled after. Nothing excels in numbers but everything just WORKS!
Cons: PC software is limited, and keys are thin and takes getting used to, battery life short if you play with games (then again, it s a trade off for very thin phone with a large bright screen). Internet is locked to VODAFONE LIVE and cannot be set to other WAP (meaning no MMS and GPRS outside of Vodafone accounts)
Sony Z800i
Pro: Awesome music player, useful tools, neat design and nice camera with really bright LED torchlight/flash. OS intuitive and PC Synch loads fast and supports 2GB OEM Sony Memory Sticks. Media Player by far the most compliant with different codec. Video and music playback is excellent both from speakers and earphones, though not as intuitive as Toshiba.
Cons: Very erratic as a phone, at least in GSM 1900 band under all conditions full to no bar (A serious issue if this is primarily a PHONE for you, no?), OS is a bit slow and finicky with frequent lock-up if you haste through menus quickly. For a phone with medium screen size and 900ma battery, life seems a bit short even with 3G off and good GSM reception range, but plenty of chargers on the market.
Verdict:
Toshiba 803T if you are heavy caller, or music enthusiast and need something totally reliable with long battery life.
Samsung 707SH if you need things to be thin and colorful.
Sony Ericsson V800/Z800i if you own a PS3, PSP and other devices with Memory Stick AND your phone performance is secondary to great looks and gadget count.
I won't say which is best as everyone has different priorities. I love Sony products and I won many of thier equipment, but they seemed to have missed something with the V800 as I can't call it wonderful like my PS3, PSP, ES Recievers and WEGA TV. What's up?
Hope this helps!
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- 2007-03-14 07:46
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- cutie_becky
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hi there! my phone is v800 and it has restrictions in playing an mp3..hate it..it says DRM protection key is missing..someone suggested that i should install DRM packager but im having a problem in following his instructions..the other suggested that i should upgrade my phone to unlock all its restrictions however may i know where is the best place to have it upgraded.. im in the philippines..thanks in advance.plz send me an email^_^
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- 2007-03-12 08:31
- w0QN
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