P910a Discussion, Purchases & Issues

[bigdaddyajay]

Originally posted by gstull
Question, all phones offered by T-Mo seem to be 900, 1800, 1900. The SE site shows the P910a as an 850. Is this correct, and if so will it work with T-Mo network?

So both the P910a and P910i would work with T-Mobile? Since they both work on 1900mhz. Should I go with the P910i this way I can use it internationally? Thanks

Ajay

[artesea]

Originally posted by WirelessAndy
artesa,

So when the screen dims down, can you still clearly read the RF bars and battery icon?

And, can you comment on how rapidly the green status LED blinks? Does it blink differently if a new SMS is waiting?

Assuming there is light in the room, right now I can clearly see the network status, the battery level, the time, date and network name.

the only problem being, when i take it out of my pocket to look at the time, i always hit a key, and then need to wait for the "Press OK then * to unlock" screen to disapear.

I believe the Green LED flashes the same as other SE phones, a short flash with a pause for nomal service, and then (i think) no flashing for no network, longer flash, shorter pause for new text/mms/phone ringing, solid light when being charged.

[WirelessAndy]

Originally posted by artesea

the only problem being, when i take it out of my pocket to look at the time, i always hit a key, and then need to wait for the "Press OK then * to unlock" screen to disapear.

I assume this is because you have an automatic key lock engaged? Or is this a feature that is not user adjustable?

[L Bo]

Sorry I was quite busy for the holidays.

Andy, the keypad lock which artesea is referring to is adjustable. It can be on or off. I like artesea and probably others like it on only because the keys do get pushed and sometimes it may make an unexpected call.

Both the bluetooth and status lights blink rapidly when receiving any type of data/calls. Of course if bluetooth is off, then the status will be the only one blinking.

[WirelessAndy]

I just love the blinky LEDs!

Now if I can just hit the lotto...!

[bugladydi]

I have had this phone since last Wednesday and all I can say is I LOVE THIS THING!!!!! The Pda2k is up for sale! The call quality is so much better than the I-mate, I get 5 bars inside of my house, the size is perfect, the screen is beautiful - WOW!

[L Bo]

I hate to say, "I TOLD YOU SO", so I wont bother.

[RKinkead]

Hi All,

I have been reading this forum for over a year. The UIQ caught my attention with the P910a info. Good info on the P910a.

I decided to get the P910a from SE. I decided to order by phone, to try and avoid any hicups that might come out of the website. Well, the webdite would have been easier. Since Sunday, my order is still not finalized. I was promised that it would be done tomorrow (Wednesday) so that I will have my phone on Friday. Let us see.

It is because I am looking to use a credible seller that I went this way.

[WirelessAndy]

Say, does a case come with the SE packaging? If so, which one? A horizontal belt case, or a simple slip case?

[bugladydi]

WirelessAndy:

A black case comes with the p910. It is a horizontal case made out of a microfiber material with elastic sides and a magnetic snap closure and a belt clip. Inside is a screen cleaning cloth.

This phone is AWESOME!!

[L Bo]

Originally posted by bugladydi
WirelessAndy:

This phone is AWESOME!!

"I TOLD YOU SO".

[WirelessAndy]

Originally posted by bugladydi

A black case comes with the p910. It is a horizontal case made out of a microfiber material with elastic sides and a magnetic snap closure and a belt clip.

Is there a pic of this somewhere floating around?

And what sort of clip is on this out of the box case? A simple, humble springy metal one or a horrid plastic swivel two-part quick-release?

[bugladydi]

Andy: I will take one for you tomorrow. The clip is not a swivel but a rather heavy duty springy type. I can barely move it even to clip on my pants (not that I would but I thought I would check it out for you!).

[bugladydi]

Originally posted by L Bo
"I TOLD YOU SO".

L Bo:

There! You got your "I told ya so" in! And yes you did tell me so! I like the phone so much I am selling my Pda2k!

Got to get on my soap box for a minute:

I just posted a rather long winded response on the Pocket PC forum in a thread there where someone was asking if he should get a p910 or a Pda2k. There is such a vocal and strong bunch over there promoting the Pda2k and they tend to be pretty negative towards the p910. In their own words they find it hard to believe anyone is still using or even considering such a device. This group is actually the reason I bought the Pda2k in the first place. Very convincing people!

The usefullness of a device is a highly subjective matter and what is great for one may not be so great for the next person. I think the p910 is AWESOME, for whatever it is worth, and I like it better than anything else out there (right now). As anything else, it has its' pros and cons but I feel that the pros outweigh the cons and it should be given serious consideration as an excellent converged device!

Sorry guys, I guess I am preaching to the choir here! Rant complete.

[L Bo]

Forgive those who trespass upon our beloved P910's. For they not know what they do. Ignorance is bliss.