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TM-150 Questions
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Posted by: uapyro

I should be receiving a TM-150 tomorrow, and had a few questions.

I've seen some stuff about this phone being able to access the internet as a modem. Is this capability free and airtime free? I've seen mention that t-zones is required, which I have already decided to get the t-zones unlimited (regular, not pro), even just to surf on the phone. I'm already planning to get a data/charging cable, simply because I have the adapters in my car to charge that way, and it would be the simplest solution since I am always near a computer with a USB port, or just a powered USB hub.

Also, have I read right that you can only get games through the wap, or can stuff be put on the storage card?

I've already found all the software, and drivers for when I do this.

Is there an actual guide for this phone online anywhere? I've gone though all 4 pages of posts, and read practically any that I thought might have something I would want to know in it. I used to have a VX6000, and I found several guides online that were very helpful. Any like that for the 150?
Thanks!

Posted by: MediaGuru

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Originally posted by uapyro

I've seen some stuff about this phone being able to access the internet as a modem. Is this capability free and airtime free? I've seen mention that t-zones is required, which I have already decided to get the t-zones unlimited (regular, not pro), even just to surf on the phone. I'm already planning to get a data/charging cable, simply because I have the adapters in my car to charge that way, and it would be the simplest solution since I am always near a computer with a USB port, or just a powered USB hub.

If you have tzones unlimited, then just download the official Sharp drivers and software from their web site, install it, and run the GPRS communication manager. Just follow the instructions and it'll set up a dial-up networking connection for you. You don't pay for airtime, or megabytes or any junk like that. This isn't money-grubbing Verizon, it's unlimited data - Get More!

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Also, have I read right that you can only get games through the wap, or can stuff be put on the storage card?

Correct. But to be honest, I haven't found the gaming to be compelling on this phone. It's best as a photo phone.

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Is there an actual guide for this phone online anywhere?

I haven't seen any online homebrew guides yet, just the official manual at www.sharp-mobile.com/tm but you'll get that with the phone anyway. If you find one post it here.

Good luck!

Posted by: uapyro

Alrighty, thanks! I am tempted to put together one myself as soon as i learn enough about the phone to do it.

Posted by: braindead5400

Don't forget that you need the $20 Tzones plan and not just the $5 one, the $5 one won't let you access the entire web.

Posted by: uapyro

where is this $20 plan? i dont see it listed on their website

Posted by: jmk32

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Originally posted by braindead5400
Don't forget that you need the $20 Tzones plan and not just the $5 one, the $5 one won't let you access the entire web.

Will the $5 tzones plan let you go at least to the games sites like midlet.org that I've heard has some TM150 compatible games???

Posted by: braindead5400

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Originally posted by jmk32

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Originally posted by braindead5400
Don't forget that you need the $20 Tzones plan and not just the $5 one, the $5 one won't let you access the entire web.

Will the $5 tzones plan let you go at least to the games sites like midlet.org that I've heard has some TM150 compatible games???

As long as they have a wap site

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Originally posted by uapyro
where is this $20 plan? i dont see it listed on their website

I'll have to look when i get home but the $5 plan doesnt have html access

Posted by: uapyro

okay, this might make the question easier. is there anyone using the phone as a modem via gprs right now, and has it working with the 4.99 unlimited t-zones plan?

Posted by: braindead5400

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Originally posted by uapyro
where is this $20 plan? i dont see it listed on their website

You may have to call them to have it added, if you get the unlimited internet plan without a voice plan, then its $30, to add it to the voice plan, then I'm guessing it goes down to $20. If this is not the case, then they've increased their pricing for unlimited internet

Posted by: ilvla2

No, it's still 19.99 to add it to any voice plan 29.99 or higher, or 29.99 to get it by itself, with no voice plan.

Service Price
(per month)
T-Mobile Internet Add-On Plan*

Unlimted T-Mobile Internet
Plus T-Mobile calling plan features
$19.99
Add to any T-Mobile calling plan $29.99 and higher

T-Mobile Internet Plan*

Unlimited T-Mobile Internet
$0.20 per minute calling
12-month service agreement required
$29.99