Received my first ever fedex package today. Although technically, i could have gotten it ystd.
My package..
The item.. oopsx I forgot the flash...
The front and back cover..
its a solid cover, but the back of it feels plasticky compared to the rubber and classy feeling of the phone. And due to that, e phone no longer "sticks" onto the table. It easily slides across the table, something which i do not really like. Maybe they want to demonstrate the quality of their shock protection. All the ports are covered and well protected. It also make the side buttons easier to access. It added abit of weight and bulk, making e phone thicker than it is supposed to be. but overall im quite pleased with the protection it gives to my phone. Although i am rather careful in trying to ensure it does not drop, the solid cover adds peace to my mind.
It has been some time since i updated my blog. So here it is, a geeky post on mobile phones.
It all started in Sept last year when i wanted to get a Sony Ericsson Satio for my birthday. However, i have not fulfilled 18 months of my mobile contract and i needed to top up a $100 to get the phone. I decided against it since i only need to wait a few more months. Thank goodness i resisted the temptation.
Satio runs on Symbian S60v5. This should be familiar with Nokia users. It packs a decent camera, the feature that got me attracted. It is a pretty decent entertainment phone.
Since parting use with my Sharp 903SH, i missed the crystal clear pictures from the CCD sensors and the Sharp AQUOS LCD display. Not to mention the flip factor. The only reason why i stop using the 903SH is due to the thick build of the phone. It is twice the thickness of my current Samsung F480. (Can't imagine how am i going to squeeze it into my skinny jeans.) Of course, there are newer Japanese phones which has the style factor (trust me, it is more stylish than the iPhone. See e video below.) but their functions are limited as it is not supported in Singapore.
Anyway, the latest and hottest term in 2010 is Smartphones and Apps. iPhone has revolutionize how a mobile phone should be like. The ever-aging Windows Mobile failed to hold its ground and iPhone rose to popularity. After being one of its kind, Google has finally provide us some alternatives with their Android operating system. Nokia start to develop their own apps store too. Motorola caught my eye with its "new" line of phones. Motorola Milestone (Droid) seems promising.
It is packed with a 3.7 inch touchscreen, qwerty keyboard with a 5-way button. After using the F480, i really miss my physical keypads. Here is a picture of the phone.
It is not particularly stylish but it is good enough for me. With the Android Apps developing, this phone may be a strong contender to the iPhone. However, the marketing strategies of the telecos in Singapore is not helping the competition. This phone was released in Europe for quite some time, but it is not brought in. Instead, the Motorola Dext is being marketed instead. It will probably take some time before it "reaches" our shore. (although it is already available at some stores which imported the phone.) Here is a video which shows what the phone can do. The video is a review of a user after 24 hours of the phone. It is 25 mins long. For interested viewers, it is worth your time.
The downside of the phone (or rather almost all smartphones) is the lack of camera capabilities. I dare to say, most phones available now in Singapore cannot hold a candle to the camera capabilities of Japanese phones which are made a few years ago. The closest would probably be the Sony Cybershot phones and probably the Samsung Pixon.
What attracts me to Smartphones is the ability to access information on the go. In addition, no 2 phones are likely to be the same with the presence of Apps. You can build a personalized/customized phone to your personal usage. The newer Smartphones are also packing in GPS functions.
To be truly honest, i was quite tempted to get a iPhone too before i stumble upon this phone. However, the number of iPhones floating around is too great! I even see a few aunties using it. No offence to the aunties but that really ruined my temptation to get one. As for Windows operated phones, users can anticipate the launch of their Windows 7 for mobile. (I am not sure what is the official term though.) The way we perceived mobile phones will no longer be the same.
Now, moving on to a phone which i really want to have but probably will not have. the SH-01B!
Here is a brief intro to the phone's outlook.
Look at the cover of the phone, so stylish with LED lights surrounding the phone. Oozing with class. And the swivel touchscreen, with a touch cruiser in the middle of the keypad. Too bad there is no wifi, if not i might think of parting with my money to get it.
I'm getting lazy so i shall not elaborate further. For those interested, here is a Review/User group in Hardware Zone forums.
It has been a very long time since i got poisoned by a local phone. This is since the day I stumble upon a forum showcasing Japanese phones. I owned one 903SH and i tell you, they have this huge and crystal clear screen with top notch cameras with CCD sensors.
It is more than 2 years since i got my 903SH. I could only see and dream about the later models with those sleek and classy design with amazingly clear and large screens.
FINALLY, the wait is over. Sony Ericsson has finally come up with the Satio, boasting 3.5" screen with a 16:9 ratio. YES, you can enjoy widescreen video! Those Japanese phones used LCD TV technology for their screen. Sony Ericsson has done it for the Japanese market. I wonder if it is true for this one though as it is not specified. Imagine having a Bravia for your hp screen. Anyway, if the videos available online can be trusted, it is definitely a very clear one. (I think they played HD version of the Transformer 2 trailer and its fantastic!)
It also boasts a 12.1 megapixel (although i do not really think the bigger the better.) and uses its own CMOS sensor. Slightly disappointing. The pictures turn out vibrant on the phone. Wonder how it would be like on the PC. But it has one feature which i like a lot. The touch focus. By simply touching the screen, the camera will take a shot with the desired focus area. Sounds like a big potential for playing with macro shots.
The downside is that there is no 3.5mm audio jack, which is very disappointing as it is supposed to be a powerful entertainment phone. There is also a slight bulge at the back where the camera is housed and it is definitely a fingerprint magnet.
Simply cant wait to get my hands on 1... (If only the model comes along with the phone. Hahaha. Oopsx someone going to come after me...)
Okie now i should really get back to my revision. Haha. Anyway just 2 more pictures.
Light vs Darkness. (My need for revision vs the desire to slack)
Darkness is taking over~~ (So is my desire to slack...)
