Sony Ericsson P990i

[Bruce000]

@ Bruce000

Yeah, I know how you feel...

Been playing with the phone for a while now and I am really liking it. Have not had any hangs or problems as of yet. It has taken me a little time to get used to the menus and functions etc... But I am getting the hang of it now.

Look and feel of the phone is nice in my opinion. Quality feels good. Has a nice sturdy feel to it.

The qwerty keyboard, which I thought was going to be to small to actually use... Surprisingly is quite fast and nice to type on.

Signal quality seems to stay constant all the time.


Battery life... Not too sure of yet. I have been playing quite abit I will admit, but it is already down to about 43% and I started playing at around 5 on and off. Maybe it just needs a couple of charges to kick in...?

Overall I am very happy with the phone. I was worried due to all the bad reviews and comments I had read, but I would not choose any other right now. I have used the Imate Jam for a long time and I prefer the Symbian.

The only damn problem I am having right now, is trying to make a call on MTN! I changed over from Vodacom (10 year contract with them) to MTN, and my first night... I cannot make calls for about the last hour. I hope this is not a, let's say often thing.

Is MTNDD around? Can you help me???


O yeah... Call quality is really great on the phone.

Thanks for the info bro. Hope all goes well. Keep us updated.
If all goes well I should be picking mine up today.?????
Thanks
B

 

[Neural]

A spinal surgery course...am specialising in neurosurgery...the course teaches how to do spinal fusions.

So now you all know...I'm a 'quack' but technology / IT is my other great interest... so here I am ...

( That's why I don't post sometimes, not that I'm ignoring you guys but have been in theatre / the wards all day ...)

A little light goes on in my head!

Was that your article in the new "Unwired" mag entitled "In praise of smartphones"? If so, I enjoyed reading it.

Great - a member of the fairer sex, a neurosurgeon reg and into technology and IT! Or was that just a nome de plume?

 

[aqualung]

Yes, it was me, yes, it is a nom de plume,glad you enjoyed it! Thanks,neural

 

[kingrob]

Yes, it was me, yes, it is a nom de plume,glad you enjoyed it! Thanks,neural

Is the article available somewhere online? Like to 'scrutinize' it ....

*DO NOT tell me your nome de plume name is aqualung.....

 

[YelloFever]

@ Bruce000

Yeah, I know how you feel...

Been playing with the phone for a while now and I am really liking it. Have not had any hangs or problems as of yet. It has taken me a little time to get used to the menus and functions etc... But I am getting the hang of it now.

Look and feel of the phone is nice in my opinion. Quality feels good. Has a nice sturdy feel to it.

The qwerty keyboard, which I thought was going to be to small to actually use... Surprisingly is quite fast and nice to type on.

Signal quality seems to stay constant all the time.

Battery life... Not too sure of yet. I have been playing quite abit I will admit, but it is already down to about 43% and I started playing at around 5 on and off. Maybe it just needs a couple of charges to kick in...?

Overall I am very happy with the phone. I was worried due to all the bad reviews and comments I had read, but I would not choose any other right now. I have used the Imate Jam for a long time and I prefer the Symbian.

The only damn problem I am having right now, is trying to make a call on MTN! I changed over from Vodacom (10 year contract with them) to MTN, and my first night... I cannot make calls for about the last hour. I hope this is not a, let's say often thing.

Is MTNDD around? Can you help me???


O yeah... Call quality is really great on the phone.

Hey MJB

You couldn't make a call last night can is it working now if not please let me know ASAP as I'm out the office from 12:00 to 17:00 I'll be at the MYADSL conference

MTNDD

 

[Neural]

Yes, it was me, yes, it is a nom de plume,glad you enjoyed it! Thanks,neural

I will watch for the next one...

Closest we ever had to any type of technology was my trusty beeper that I often wanted to destroy! Hated it - it ruled your life. On call meant being close to a landline at all times - not fun

Enjoy your technology!

 

[kingrob]

Hey MJB

I'm out the office from 12:00 to 17:00 I'll be at the MYADSL conference

MTNDD

Me too! See you there, MTN_Data_Dude!

 

[YelloFever]

Me too! See you there, MTN_Data_Dude!

Kewl I'll either be the dude with the Black shirt with a Yellow tie on or I'll be with two other dudes with the same Yellow golf shirt on but I'll be the youngest of the two

LOL

MTNDD

 

[Gecko]

Hi aqualung

Was that Jethro Tull album perhaps an inspiration for your name..?
Great album.

Gecko

 

[Gecko]

Is the article available somewhere online? Like to 'scrutinize' it ....

*DO NOT tell me your nome de plume name is aqualung.....

I would also like to read it. aqualung and neural, is it available somewhere?

 

[Neural]

I would also like to read it. aqualung and neural, is it available somewhere?

I haven't seen it online - only in the Unwired mag fairly early on (first 10 pages or so). Get the mag - interesting read for first release.

 

[YelloFever]

Kewl I'll either be the dude with the Black shirt with a Yellow tie on or I'll be with two other dudes with the same Yellow golf shirt on but I'll be the youngest of the two

LOL

MTNDD

Okay

All three of us have the same Y'ello Summer golf shirts on

MTNDD

 

[Bruce000]

Good afternoon Guys and Girls. Yes that is a smile because the beauty is on charge. I cant wait to play. Just thought i would let you guys know.
Cheers
B

 

[MJB]

Hey MJB

You couldn't make a call last night can is it working now if not please let me know ASAP as I'm out the office from 12:00 to 17:00 I'll be at the MYADSL conference

MTNDD

@ MTNDD

Thanks... Only could get on here now, but able to make calls again. Thanks

@ Bruce000

You must be a very happy man indeed Are you on MTN?

 

[Bruce000]

@ MTNDD

Thanks... Only could get on here now, but able to make calls again. Thanks

@ Bruce000

You must be a very happy man indeed Are you on MTN?

Ya MTN any advice ?? How do You load swiss manager without a simcard?
Thanks
B

 

[Gecko]

Hey Bruce000, finally!!
Let us know of your first impressions.
Cheers,
Gecko

 

[MJB]

Ya MTN any advice ?? How do You load swiss manager without a simcard?
Thanks
B

Not sure exactly what you mean by loading swiss manager without a sim card?

I have swiss manager loaded on mine... Did it the normal way with the phone on and simcard in, so not sure without.

As for my P990i, it is sitting having another 4 hour charge... At least now it is charging from a 0% charge in the battery, so hopefully it will be better after this one. Will have to wait and see.

Otherwise, what are your thoughts so far???

 

[Bruce000]

Hey Bruce000, finally!!
Let us know of your first impressions.
Cheers,
Gecko

Thanks Gecko
For now only staring at it while its charging. Will keep you posted.
Thanks
B

 

[Bruce000]

Not sure exactly what you mean by loading swiss manager without a sim card?

I have swiss manager loaded on mine... Did it the normal way with the phone on and simcard in, so not sure without.

As for my P990i, it is sitting having another 4 hour charge... At least now it is charging from a 0% charge in the battery, so hopefully it will be better after this one. Will have to wait and see.

Otherwise, what are your thoughts so far???

Too early to say. Haven't even had a chance to play yet! Will give some feedback as soon as i can.

 

[aqualung]

@ neural - what field are/were you in that required the dreaded bleep?

@ Gecko - yes it was that Jethro Tull album

Sorry guys I don't think the article is online anywhere...

@ Bruce000 congrats ! At last ! Keep us posted !

@ MJB - ditto !

Everyone else - enjoy the conference ...