P910a Discussion, Purchases & Issues

[WirelessAndy]

Sometimes when I get OEM unbranded phones, I get stung with carrier incompatability... the biggest two being:

1) Voicemail message waiting indicator incompatability: I had a V60 and a Sharp GX20 that couldn't handle Cingulars VMI. I'd get cryptic SMS messages instead.

2) Can't adjust GPRS/WAP settings.

Does the OEM version (or the one from Expansys) of the P910a have these issues on Cingular?

[haywood]

i cant speak for the OEM phone brands/models that you had problems with, on cingular..... but as for my expansys-bought p900, i had nooo problems with cingular voicemail or wap.

i do not expect my SE-purchased p910a for the americas, to be any different.


worst case scenario: i think you may have to get the wap settings from cingular. but i remember just getting them online and configuring.

(hopefully! lol)

[philosophy72]

thanks for the reply haywood. i also live in calif.(so cal) would you know the number wher i could contact and ask them if they have even considered me. because there's probably a long list of people before me on the pre order.


help i need mee phone

[haywood]

no problem Philosophy...... heres the number that was listed on my SE tracking page. they were teh ones who were able to tell me the status on my order. the regular CS# had people who couldnt tell me squat!

so heres the number to the SE order verification/authorization dept:

"If you have any questions please contact us at 1-866-837-7290"

[philosophy72]

thanks for the info haywood i called customer care and they had no info on my pre order. yet when i tried the number u gave me they said that someone at customer care forgot to turn in the fax they send to me to sign. u know so that s why they had not send it to me. anyways i should get it tomorrow along with my 2 512mb sticks.thanks for all the help . I guess now i look to sell my converted p900.

[haywood]

lol, good to hear "phil" ..... as for me i just got my p910a this morning and have been configuring it ever since.

i must say it is and looks alot better than i thought. i was thinking the p900 is better looking but when i sat them next to each other i just liked the p910a even tho i didnt want to.

i think it is mainly because of the color: i thought they were the same color but jsut different color backlit keypad. but the p910a is still silver on the sides , but the main color is this "gun-metal" type of gray and it has a smoother piantjob finish. it actually looks more "expensive" regardless of it losing the chrome keys and the nice blue backlight!

also, jsut like everyone else who got one... the qwerty keypad is so much better than expected. its deceiving, but i was able to type so ×××× quick on that thing (as far as keypressing goes).

i can tell just enough that the screen is a bit better (brighter and a tad more vivid). the phone look overall (i.e. flip open/closed, flip being wider making it seem not as long, "gunmetal finish color, color matched metal-ish earpiece) just is so much better than what i was thinking.

so im pleased with it, as you will be too.... once its actually in your hands (cus it will surprise you).


as for my p900... it is anxiously being waited for, once my fiance comes up on saturday.

[L Bo]

I kinda feel the same way haywood does. I initially didnt want to get it, but the 850Mhz sealed the deal. The color is MUCH hotter than I expected, but as did the P900, has the squeak when you squeeze right near the memory stick slot. :laughs:

I hated the P900 flip and removed it instantly. The 910a has a nice white backlight, the keys are nice and big (since I have big fingers), so I whip thru 2ways like a son-of-a-×××××!! The qwerty board doesnt like me. I've decided to keep it on because it just gives the phone a much better look closed.

Sound quality seems to be as good as the 900. No complaints there. The screen on the 910a is MUCH BRIGHTER then the 900. There is no way you cant tell the difference. The status lights are longer, but thinner. Cant figure out why they did they that, but whatever.

There is a feature I'm toying with that allows you to move your msgs to a separate folder. Not sure if it goes to internal memory or optioned to external. Either way, its great!!

There are still a few more things to try and I may pick up my 1GB card this weekend. I'll keep you guys posted. If there is anything you wanna ask, feel free.

BTW, bestjudge I took the overnight shipping. Confirmed the order Monday, got it Tuesday am.

[haywood]

right on, L Bo.... i think most p910a buyers feel like we do.

i guess my fingers are pointy then, cus i can use the touch screen w/ my finger tips almost as good as with the stylus. (swear)

tho it did take some time to get used to aiming with my fingertip, cus i used to always hit just below where i always aimed, then my fingers just adjusted over time! lol.

yeah i bought a sandisk version 512mb MS Duo Pro from newegg.com for 81.00 but mwave.com had them for like 76.00 just the other day. i figer 512 is four times larger than my old 128mb for my p900... so it was adeqaute until the 1 and 2 gig Duos go down in price.

anyhow.... its off to experiment some more with the p910.

good lookin out fellas.

[WirelessAndy]

How is the audio quality on the P910a?

Namely:

1) GSM buzz? You know, that "buz buz buz buz buz" sound you can sometimes hear if the RF signal is weak or if you're in a quiet room?

2) Background noise: Any hissing like a poorly-recorded audio cassette?

These are real deal-breakers for me. I'd hate to plunk down the $$$ only to be let down!

[haywood]

ill tell you Andy, my old p900 would normally have 1 maybe 2 bars (seldom 3) on average in my bedroom. partially due to the fact that i live on the coast, about 5 mins from the beach... (not too many towers this far out).

but once i powered on my p910.... 3-4 bars average (occasionally drops to 2 bars for like a second, but then again on occasion hits 5 bars!) i assume the 850 coverage is the stronger signal, but still...... its 5 freaking bars!

my fiance tells me that she doesnt hear the gsm buzz (nor do i) at all and she says im louder and clearer than on my p900, kinda of like a landline phone.

but that does have one little drawback.... the additional frequency its pulling in for the better signal does draw a little bit more power than my p900.

i believe since i barely pull a signal in my house, it resorts to the 850 band when im at home. its not as bad when im out, so i would estimate about a 5 percent faster drain when in my room.

but other than, seeing it being able to hit a full 5 green bars in my room is a sight for sore eyes! hope this info helps out.... i say if your in california (or the US for that matter) the extra signal is d*mn good!

[doug0365]

I'm really looking into buying my first symbian phone coming from a treo 600 I find it that alot of people really seem to dig more the p900/910 then the treo 600. The treo 600 has been great but I like the fact that p910 has a bigger screen and finaly supports more than 128 memory stick. Also a big plus since i use the keyboard alot. I'm sure the treo 600 can't be beat by its 5 way navigation witch makes taking out the stylus usless.

How do u find the manuvering through the phone menus? are they quick and well thought in making it easy or do you constantly have to take out the stylus? I also have concerns regarding Tmobile. Since like a previous post mention that tmobile doesn't run on 850 does it mean that the p910a won't make a difference on tmobile but it will on cingular and A&tt? I find i can get the p910i cheaper but what do u recommend on a tmobile network down here in miami fl.

Thanks

[L Bo]

First, I'd say hit the Tmo forums here and see what the natives have to say about 850. Also check out if Tmo has any phones they sell with 850 (usually a good indication if they're serious about implementing it). Then and only then would I consider going with Tmo using the 910a. I have a Tmo sim in my p900 and compared it to cingular and to be honest, cingular blows tmo outta the water in my house which has a similiar problem to haywoods (I live on a tree lined block).

Since I received my p910a ( I call her cutie), I only whip out the stylus for something that requires that the flip be open (deleting muliple emails, sms and mms). The good thing about the short cuts on the phone is that you can pick which ones you use frequently and have them instantly available. I never used the jog dial so much before.

On a side note: I dont like that I need to open the flip to create an email. I'd like to be able to whip that out and get to typing (as previously stated, my fingers are too big for the tiny keyboard).

Until haywood mentioned it, I couldnt figure out why my battery would drain so fast!! That 850 gets work around these parts!! :laughs:

Getting the 910i would only be a plus if you travel alot. If you spend alot of time here in the US, then stick with the p910a.

I've heard people complain about a buzzing in the treo 600, but I've never had that problem with the 900 or the 910. The only problem I've heard is network related (wind like sound during silence or something relative).

Hope this helps, good luck with your choice.

[doug0365]

Well I finallly took the plunge and went ahead ane bought the sony p910a coming from a treo 600 i know its going to be a bit of trouble getting used to the symbian os but I'm willing to take the challenge since I've heard how great the p900/p910 are.

My question to you is what are your recommened essential softwares to put on my new p910 L bo? I should be getting it tomorow.

Thanks for your help L Bo

[mclaughlinc]

I will also be receiving my P910a tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to the 850 MHz support.

[MotoBlowz]

Yep, you guys convinced me...mine will be here tomorrow too!


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