Sony Ericsson K750i

[Chad]

first off see if the cingular in your area uses 900/1800/1900 because that's what this phone uses.  that's a reason why i can't get it since cingular here uses 850/1800/1900

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Well, not exactly. Cingular, for example, uses 850 in some areas, 1900 in some areas, and both in some areas. It varies throughout the country. As long as Cingular uses 1900 (or both) in your area, the phone will work. See http://www.wirelessadvisor.com/ to find out what frequency they use per zip

From what I have read, quite a bit of Cingular's 1900 areas use other companies towers. In your contract, it states that if you roam on these towers too much, they can void your contract. Not sure about the specifics, but it's there.

As a note...I had a T68i, which uses 900/1800/1900. I used it with Tmobile, which only uses 1900 in my area. I had no problem with reception as long as I was within range of a tower.

[Primie.uk]

Can someone help me install the new firmware, i'm having no luck what so ever.

I've installed everything needed to complete the update, it's the part where you have to take the USB cable out, leave the phone for 20 seconds, hold down the "c" button and plug the USB cable back in, it doesn't seem to do anything.

Someone help before i end up killing myself.

Primie.uk

[DeleteMePlease]

have u installed the latest java make sure you have that, how long does ur battery last after a full charge? mine only seem to last two days max grr

[Primie.uk]

Yes, my java is the latest.

[f00kie]

Why does this phone not use the 850Mhz band?!?! I've been watching it for such a long time, and will not buy it because of that reason. I guess that saves me $500 CAD though.

Anyone know of a similar type phone from Sony coming out with the 850Mhz band?

[ck2k01]

I just sold my Motorola V3 Razr and bought this.

Daz, you seriously have a talent for not only buying the hotest gadgets first, but pursuading others to do the same with your reviews.

You did the same things to me on the 7610.

Oh, if only I could make up my own mind and stop being influenced by Dazzla, oh that would be the day.

A+ review bud, and I cant wait to try out the phone.

[DeleteMePlease]

i just rang o2 again because someone told me 3 where offering 200 minutes x-net and 500 text with the k750 FOC on a 12 month contract for ?15 a month lol, they decided to match the offer i was paying ?15 for 50 minutes x-net and 500 text before i heard people have even got 500 minute x-net and 500 text with a free k750 on a 12 month contract but i think that was pushing it like lol.

[actrix]

i got a z600 and its really a sweet az fone sony r good fonez

[Wannes]

Very nice review and very nice phone. This has got to be my next phone.

[tezmo]

awesome stuff Dazzla - excellent work :yes: any chance of a link to the wallpaper you have in this picture?

[blik]

Has anyone upgraded to this phone from a K700?

Whats the resolution like, or is it the same? Also have they fixed the damn annoying thing where you send a text throw your phone in your pocket and the damn balance screen is there which you didnt clear, and now you dont get alerted of new texts?

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Bliksem: That ain't an issue with the phone, it's an issue with your provider - as I don't get that.

[chroniq]

i just got the phone .. and i must say .. its fast as hell .. one thing they finally worked on .. i could careless about features if the phone wasnt fast .. this one has it in spades .. good phone :) not that expensive ether

[blik]

njlouch: Its on pay as you go SIM's. All phones do it, but the K700 doesnt alert you of the new texts until you clear that screen displaying your balance. So you could send a text throw your phone in your pocket, the person replies, and you check your phone 3 hours later and see the balance screen, clear it and only then get the message. It's SO annoying.

[Dazzla Veteran]

Mine's pay as you go and has never done that, it depends on the provider. For example Orange don't offer balance on screen, so it will never do that. I think it's a combination of provider and handset settings.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Bliksen: Sure, except my operator doesn't show such messages to me, so it's not an issue. Guess this is a chicken/egg scenario becasue if SE changed the functionality OR your provider didn't send such messages it'd be fine!

[tsiris]

How well does this phone work with macs? Does the mac recognize it as an external volume?

When you connect it to a pc, do you need to have any drivers installed?

[iKap]

wow, phone looks nice... good quality pictures... hrmm and the pictures are impressive, u should be like a photographer unless u already are.

[Cheshire Cat]

good review but that phone is really ugly IMO

i think it looks like a brick, though it seems to be quite small

[Dejon]

I just ordered one, i'm switching from bell to rogers. I honestly can't take being on the "CDMA" network anymore.

The phones suck, and their plans are way to high.

[yoaliens3000]

I just ordered the phone today, cant wait till it comes.

[Primie.uk]

It's been know/done that you can flash the K750i to the W800i, does anyone know/have any info on how to do this? I'd really like the better mp3 player that comes with W800i.

[blik]

It's been know/done that you can flash the K750i to the W800i, does anyone know/have any info on how to do this? I'd really like the better mp3 player that comes with W800i.

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Where did you get that info from?

[yoaliens3000]

Where did you get that info from?

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He's correct.

http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?t...=96510&start=75

Normal people cant do it themselves, you would to ship it to some shop that does it for you. It seems to really work.

[Primie.uk]

http://www.butkaj.com/w800i.html

There you are.