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Locke
Posts: 49
Phone Model:
Samsung V200
Service Provider:
Orange |
 
Mon Nov 24, 2003 5:34 pm |
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The cell phone always changes, and cell phones constantly evolve. I was wondering whether purchasing the V200 is wise. Newer phones do exist, is it in a sense 'outdated'? Any suggestions while were on the matter of what phone to get?
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Jemo
Posts: 373
Phone Model:
SE w880i (Silver
Service Provider:
O2 |
Mon Nov 24, 2003 5:36 pm |
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the v200 in my opinion is pretty limited, no bluetooth, and no java capability, if i was u i would opt for the sony ericsson t610, or if you like your samsungs, try the e700, however the e700 has no bluetooth, and it is only dualband
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Locke
Posts: 49
Phone Model:
Samsung V200
Service Provider:
Orange |
Mon Nov 24, 2003 5:38 pm |
Sorry for the following "noob" question, but what is bluetooth 
here are some questions:
1) Can I take any pic on my pc resize it, and place it as my wallpaper on the V200
2) How much memory does the phone have?
3) Can I use any polyphonic tone?
4) How are the games on the phone?
5) Is it easy to use?
6) How is the photo quality? Can I transfer photos from my phone to my pc?
7) Could sommeone plz post a photo which they took using the V200?
sorry about all the questions 
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Dust_
Posts: 15
Phone Model:
SGH-S500
Service Provider:
still with Singtel. |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:36 am |
first, consider Bluetooth to be an alternative to infra-red. To keep it simple, Bluetooth is simply another form of wireless solution.
Use the google search engine if you want to go into details.
1) Can I take any pic on my pc resize it, and place it as my wallpaper on the V200
Ans: the v200 uses 128x128 pixels JPEG or GIF files as wallpapers.. so the answer should be Yes.
2) How much memory does the phone have?
Ans: dunno. i can squeeze in only a maximum of 15 static .GIF files, or around 6 animated .GIF files, or 10 JPEG files as wallpapers. I think v200 can only store up to 8 downloaded ringtones? (haven't tried.. before giving the v200 to my dad, i stored only 3 downloaded tones).
one key thing to remember is that v200 has fixed memory for each segment.. i.e. it does not matter how many ringtones you store in the phone - it will NOT affect the number of wallpapers v200 can store.
And nope, you cannot see the memory remaining on v200. Its guesswork.
3) Can I use any polyphonic tone?
Ans: Yes.
4) How are the games on the phone?
Ans: They lag badly, and since v200 doesn't have java, you can't download new games.
5) Is it easy to use?
Ans: Takes getting used to, but overall its ok. Better phones out there though.
6) How is the photo quality? Can I transfer photos from my phone to my pc?
7) Could sommeone plz post a photo which they took using the V200?
Ans: sorry, my dad's out with the phone now. What i can say is that, the camera sucks. Only the fact that v200 has a decent screen saves it.
P.S. if you are serious about a digital camera, do yourself a favor - BUY one REAL digital camera instead. Camera-phones can only do so much.
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azndude51
Posts: 67
Phone Model:
Samsung SGH-V205
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 11:43 am |
What dust didnt really answer was #6.
Yes, you can transfer pictures from your phone to your PC. You can either e-mail them or use a data cable with software, i'm not sure if IRDA works. If you have a v205, you'll need to flash to v200 before you can transfer w/a cable.
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Locke
Posts: 49
Phone Model:
Samsung V200
Service Provider:
Orange |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:37 pm |
Thanks for replying, btw Im not very serious about taking photos I have a digital camera, and a digital video camera so Im fine. The phone is great in my opinion does anyone disagree, I was considering the t610 BUT I THINK ITS UGLY  . Besides Im not looking for that many features, a good phone with good color quality is all I really need. I love the V200s look, Im looking for a phone with following;
-16,000 colors
-polyphonce ringtones
-capability to download, and use different wallpapers as well as ringtones
perhaps also with:
-camera
-clamshell design
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karl2784
Posts: 10
Phone Model:
Samsung V200
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:20 pm |
yur best bet from what you have said above ^^^ would be the e700. 
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Locke
Posts: 49
Phone Model:
Samsung V200
Service Provider:
Orange |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:26 pm |
I'll consider it but I like the V200 more I think the fact that Im so stubborn doesnt leave any real options 
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Dust_
Posts: 15
Phone Model:
SGH-S500
Service Provider:
still with Singtel. |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:05 pm |
| azndude51 wrote: | What dust didnt really answer was #6.
Yes, you can transfer pictures from your phone to your PC. You can either e-mail them or use a data cable with software, i'm not sure if IRDA works. If you have a v205, you'll need to flash to v200 before you can transfer w/a cable. |
LOL i missed out on question #6! Thanks azndude51
Yes, IRDA (infra-red) does work for v200 - however not on all firmwares, such as the G3 beta version (which is buggy).
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azndude51
Posts: 67
Phone Model:
Samsung SGH-V205
Service Provider:
T-Mobile |
Tue Nov 25, 2003 11:15 pm |
| karl2784 wrote: | | yur best bet from what you have said above ^^^ would be the e700. |
Locke, you should also think about price because the e700 is considerably more expensive, at least where I live in the states. I bought my v205 for only $50 w/rebates, but the e700 costs around $250 w/rebates here. But if cost isnt a problem, the e700 is definitely the best choice 
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