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Sharp 703SHf from Ebay... safe deal?
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Posted by: in2sky

Hi,

Came across this HK shop on Ebay:
http://stores.ebay.com/jpeasycom

I am planning to buy a SH703f Sharp, but
am unsure about the seller since he's got 0 feedback.

What do you think? Any opinion welcome.

in2sky

Posted by: kms-lai

forget about it.

Posted by: majidekeitai

+1, especially with someone with 0 feedback. i bought my first 703SHf off of ebay and the seller only had about 3 recent feedback from buyers but about 30 from sellers. i took the risk of losing my 275USD but got lucky with a very nice seller. take a look at kms-lai's sig, it might get you somewhere......might be a little more than ebay but you know you'll get the product along with excellent service.

Posted by: kms-lai

as majidekeitai has mention go for someone who is highly recommended, even if it cost a little more, or take the risk, you may get skimmed. If you check some of the phones he is selling, eg the motorola m1000, it will not work outside of japan the 3G will work, only if the phone is unlocked, but the do co mo network will not. the A1000 is the same phone and works out side of japan.

on topic

all the info he has provided is useless, why put out a list of info that is not related to the phone, he talks about all the network frequency, GPRS, Edge etc, i don't think buyers want to know about those, but only info concerning the actual phone.

this is the actual info he has posted on ebay, dont you think it's over the top and misleading for ppl who knows nothing about phone when making their first purhase:-

Brand New 3G Locked Motorola M1000 PDA You are looking at a 100% Brand New LOCKED Do Co Mo M1000 by Motorola. This phone is SIMS LOCKED but you CAN use it as PDA. We can give you discount on unlocking in the future. Size: 168g Size: 117x 59.5 x 21.5mm Chat Time: at most 120 minutes Stand-by Time: at most 360 hours Features: Network technologyNetwork technology Referes to the kind of network technology used. Three major technologies are used today - TDMA, CDMA and GSM. GSM Global System for Mobile communications. A world standard for digital cellular communications using narrowband TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), which allows up to eight calls at a time on 800 MHz and 1800 MHz frequencies. Introduced in 1991. Is the standard most commonly used in Europe and Asia, but not in the United States. GSM phones use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) smart card that contains user account information. Any GSM phone becomes immediately programmed after plugging in the SIM card, thus allowing GSM phones to be easily rented or borrowed. SIM cards can be programmed to display custom menus for personalized services.GSM provides a short messaging service (SMS) that enables text messages up to 160 characters in length to be sent to and from a GSM phone. GSM:900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service, also called WCDMA, is a 3G (Third Generation) packet-based transmission of text, digitized voice, video, and multimedia at data rates up to 2 Mbps. It is based on GSM standard and is supported by major standards bodies and manufacturers UMTS:1900 DisplayDisplay Phone's main display Type Refers to the type of the display. There are four major display types: Greyscale, Black&White, LCD:STN-color and LCD:TFT-color Type:Color Color Type Refers to the type of the color displays. There are five major types: LCD, TFT, TFD, STN and OLED Color Type:TFT BatteryBattery Contains all info about phone Battery Type Refers to the battery type. Three major battery typesare used: Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, Ni-MH Type:Li - Ion Stand-by time maximum Stand-by time in hours Stand-by time:200 h Talk time Maximum talk time in hours Talk time:2.00 h DesignDesign Phone design type Type Refers to the form factor of a phone. The main handset designs are bar, clamshell, slide, swivel Type:Slide Antenna Antenna Antenna type Type Refers to the type of the antenna. The major types are retractable, stub-retractable, stub-nonretractable, internal Type:Internal FCC approvalFCC approval The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. ID Gives the link to the FCC ID number of the particular phone ID:IHDT6EY1 Date Approved Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission Date Approved:Mar 18, 2005 Extended Features BluetoothBluetooth Low power radio technology replacing the need for wires connecting electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, palm top computers and mobile phones. Profiles Allows you to customize the phone for different events and environments. After you have personalized a profile you can activate the profile whenever you want to use it. Profiles:Headset (HSP) / Handsfree (HFP) / Dial-up networking (DUN) / Generic Object Exchange (GOEP) / Object Push (OPP) / Serial Port (SPP) / Service Discovery Application (SDAP) Bluetooth Specification Shows the paricular phone's Bleutooth version. There are two Bluetootrh versions available so far: 1.1 and 1.2 Bluetooth Specification:1.1 CameraCamera Camera specs Type Shows the type of the particular phone's camera: built-in immobile; built-in swivel or a separate accessory Type:Built-in - Immobile Resolution Shows the particular phone's camera resolution. The major mobile phone camera resolutions available are QCIF; CIF; VGA (640x480); 1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.0 and 3.0 megapixels. Resolution:1.3 megapixels Video Capture Shows whether the particular phone's camera can record a video clip Video Capture:Yes Flash Capability to produce an instantaneous flash of light in order to illuminate a scene when taking a photograph Flash:Yes Features Shows any special features of the particular phone's camera Features:4x digital zoom; brightness and contrast adjustment; self-timer secondary front camera for video calling - self-portrait DataData Type Shows the particular phone's type of data. the major mobile phone data types are GPRS, CDMA2000 1xRTT, EDGE, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS, etc. Type:GPRS / CSD E-mailE-mail Shows if the phone supports email features Protocols Shows what e-mail clients the phone supports. The major are IMAP, POP3 and SMTP. Other e-mail protocols available are Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect, Visto, Seven Always-On Mail Protocols:IMAP / POP3 / SMTP Features Shows any special features of the particular phone's e-mail client Features:with attachments Global Roaming Global Roaming is the convenience of having a mobile phone to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS while you travel overseas with your regular mobile number. Usually the Global phones support multiple frequencies like - 900/1800/1900 mhz. Global RoamingYes Internet BrowsingInternet Browsing Capability to access special Internet sites using the mobile phone Features Shows any special features of the particular phone's Internet browser Features:Opera web browser JAVAJAVA J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device. Yes Full Keyboard A standard layout for letter keys on text keyboards and thumboards, originally created for typewriters Full KeyboardQWERTY Memory ExpansionMemory Expansion Capability to add additional memory to your phone. Slot Type Shows what type of additional memory can be added to the particukar phone. Eight major memory slot types are available: MMC, SD, CF, Memory Stick Duo, miniSD, RS MMC, TransFlash (microSD), Memory Stick Pro Duo Slot Type:microSD (t-flash) MessagingMessaging Shows what type of messages can be sent by the particular phone Text Send / Receive Text message, also called SMS (Short Message Service) is a short text messages, which can be sent and receieved by the particular phone Text Send / Receive:Yes Templates Pre-set text that can be used to quickly send common messages without typing the message itself Templates:Yes Multiple Languages Capability to display menues in more then one language. Multiple LanguagesYes MultimediaMultimedia Audio Audio Audio support such as MP3 Protocols:MP3, MIDI, AMR, WAV, WMA formats supported Video Video Video support such as MPEG4 Protocols:MPEG4, GIF, JPEG, BMP, WBMP, PNG formats supported PC Synchronization The phone's ability to synchronize its data with a PC application. The PC Synchronization involves the transfer of data from one device to a PC or vice versa. PC SynchronizationYes PersonalizationPersonalization Shows what can be customized about the phone. Graphics/Pictures Capability to set custom graphics to appear on the phone's display. Graphics/Pictures:wallpapers Ringtones The audible alert that the phone emits to notify you of an incomming phone call. All contemporary phones supoprt mupltiple ringtones, some have built-in ringtone composers and some can download ringtones from other phones or the internet Ringtones:15 pre-set Phone BookPhone Book An alphabetical list of names and corresponding telephone numbers Multiple Numbers Per Contact Capability to store more then just a phone number for any contact. Usually you can save also the person's email address, work number, address etc Multiple Numbers Per Contact:Yes plus e-mail addresses Picture ID Capability to associate pictures with phonebooks entries. Usually the picture is displayed instead of just the name of the person calling you. Picture ID:Yes Distinctive Ring Allows you to assign a specific ringtone for a Phonebook entry. When the person calls, the selected ring is played. Distinctive Ring:Yes Phone Profiles Ability to change quickly different predefined phone settings - allowing you to switch for example to Office mode where the phone will not ring Phone ProfilesYes PIM FunctionalityPIM Functionality Personal Information Managers - a type of software application that allows the user to input various type of textual and graphics information and link them in a useful way. Usually a PIM consists of a calculator, reminders, To Do lists, Calendar. Alarm Shows that the phone has an alarm, which can be set to go off Alarm:Yes Calendar Capability to store scheduling and event information in the phone. Some phones also offer the ability to sound an alert or vibrate to remind of upcoming events Calendar:Yes Calculator Shows that the phone sports calculator Calculator:Yes TO-DO An organized list of text items that can be entered into the phone to help the user remember and keep organized TO-DO:Yes Other:Timer Polyphonic RingsPolyphonic Rings Old-style ringtones play one musical note at a time, whereas polyphonic ringtones play multiple notes, creating a fuller, richer and more realistic sound. At the same time, polyphonic ringer phones usually play multiple instruments and are equipped with better-sounding speakers. Features Shows any special features of the particular phone's polyphonic ringtones Features:MP3 player Predictive Text InputPredictive Text Input Predictive Text Input is a intelligent software that make typing words easier on a mobile phone keypads. It uses a built in dictionaries. You press the numbers that carry the characters that you want to type only once, and the software tries to guess what word you are attempting to type. Type Shows the type of the Predictive Text Input. The major types available are T9, iTAP and eZiText Type:iTap SARSAR The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Head:0.70 Body:0.57 Measured in:1900 MHz Speaker Phone Allows the user to use the phone without holding it (can be placed at a short distance). This is a very useful feature, if you have to hold for a long time, or numerous people have to participate in the conversation. Speaker PhoneYes SyncML SyncML is an Extensible Markup Language (XML) protocol standard for the universal synchronization of data between devices SyncMLYes Touch Screen The phone's main screen is touch sensitive, and styles can be used for entering data or controling the phone. Touch ScreenYes with stylus and handwriting recognition USB Universal Serial Bus - is a plug-and-play interface for connection a computer and add-on devices such as joysticks, keyboards, wireless phones, scanner, cameras etc. USB supports hot-swap (ability to add a new device without having to reboot the computer). USB supports data speed of 12 megabits per second. USBYes Vibration Alert Capability to vibrate when receiving calls Vibration AlertYes VoiceVoice Capability of receiving / saving voice command, notes Dialing Facility offered by a few handsets enabling calls to be made by saying the name of the person you wish to call. Dialing:Yes Recording The ability to store short notes(memos) in the memory of your phone. Recording:Yes Video Calling Feature allowing you to not only listen but also view the other party. Video CallingYes Wireless LANWireless LAN Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) - used radio waves (RF) or infrared signals to send and receive data over the air. Most popular WLAN solutions today is Wi-Fi (802.11b and 802.11g) standards. 801.11b provides data speeds of around 11mbps while 802.11g can go up to 54 mbps. Type:802.11b Package Contents: · 1 x San Disk TransFlash Adapter · 1 x Motorola M1000 · 1 x Pen (for the PDA) · 1 x San Disk TransFlash 32MB · 1x battery · 1 x Charger · 1 x USB Cable · 1 x Manual · 2 x CD Rom Drivers · 1 x Base About Shipping: We will ship the item out and give you the tracking number with 2 business days once we receive your payment. We will ship the item out from Hong Kong by EMS. It usually takes about 3-5 business days for the shipping. Combined Shipping is available for 2 or more items. About Payment: We accept money order, Bank Wire Transfer, Western Union from Western Union Money Transfer, and Paypal ( We only ship the verified member + confirmed address) For Serious Buyers only!! A negative feedback will be given for non pay buyers. Happy Bidding!!!

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Posted by: kms-lai

happy reading, did you enjoy it.

sorry my mistake, it does work with gsm and has wlan, other than that, it's is very similar to the A1000

Posted by: in2sky

I think, the long text is simply a copy/paste from the manufacturer's website...

Other than this, I am quite suspicious because on all the pictures, for the various models, you see those piles of boxes... it's a little too much I think.
Plus the price is much cheaper than others. That's what attracted me in the first place. I don't want to spend 300 bucks for a 703SHf (it doesn't even have a 2mp camera...)

If anyone could give me a good advice on where to buy, that'd be nice. I tried the umobile site but it's down at the moment...

thanks alot to all of view. I am also curious of people who actually bought this 703SHf, is the T9 really working? Can you put good quality mp3 on it or only 128kbps? that sort of question...

Posted by: kms-lai

yes it's a copy and paste job, but he mixed info, with the phone info and telecommunication details which is misleading.
the top and bottom part contains info on the phone, the middle part is just BS.

you can PM timsta, he can help you.

not to sure about t9, if the phone has jap f/w you will have to use SD audio,for other version f/w you can use mp3 upto 192kbps.

Posted by: hankit

I do have one for sell in US brand new..
check your personal message

Posted by: in2sky

I am not sure here about japanese or "other" firmware.
When you buy an unlocked phone, is the new firmware japanese or else?
About SD audio: what is it exactly, like 128kbps maximum or something?
It's true that'd be a bummer to have to listen to bad quality music on the phone.$
¨thanks!

you can PM timsta, he can help you.

not to sure about t9, if the phone has jap f/w you will have to use SD audio,for other version f/w you can use mp3 upto 192kbps.[/QUOTE]

Posted by: kms-lai

a unlocked phone can be either japf/w, euro f/w or hk f/w, they are two different things.

sd audio is secure mp3 that many jap phone like to use., you will need a special card reader and sd jukebox program to convert mp3 to sd audio.

Posted by: dingd0ng

Hey guys/girls,

http://stores.ebay.com/jpeasycom

This is eBay store has been closed!!!

Posted by: kms-lai

@in2sky

lucky you didn't get anything from him, so it's good to post in this forum for help.

Posted by: Timsta

scammersss.. sigh.. that sucks.

Posted by: kms-lai

check my sig in the second post, he's reliable, but sorry i don't know who he is.

Posted by: dingd0ng

Timsta,

Lucky i didn't buy anything...hahaha...such a scam. Just like Loblaws PC products "Too Good to be true"

Brian

Posted by: Timsta

exactly.. if it looks fishy. smells fishy.. its probably is fishy.

on the other hand.. i smell good! :P

Posted by: in2sky

So, like the european f/w is ok with this or all f/w are the same regarding mp3s. I mean when you think of euro phones you just drag n drop the mp3s and that's it.
Is this the same on other models, like say, 904T?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kms-lai

a unlocked phone can be either japf/w, euro f/w or hk f/w, they are two different things.

sd audio is secure mp3 that many jap phone like to use., you will need a special card reader and sd jukebox program to convert mp3 to sd audio.

Posted by: kms-lai

I don't get your point

Posted by: Timsta

i htink what he means is... mp3 playback on most euro phones.. consists of drag and drop onto the memory card and into the proper folder and they can play. whereas.. japanese based phones.. require work before playing the mp3

Posted by: kms-lai

well thank tim for the answer.

and the 904t uses a different format, and requires you to do conversion, for jap version.

Posted by: Timsta

yup. thats right. it uses a software made by Toshiba. and there's no euro firmware out for the toshiba's for you to flash either.