On Thu, 4 Jan 2007 06:56:39 -0500, Jack wrote:
> What are the Bluetooth limitations?
The u520 doesn't support several of the Bluetooth profiles that I want
to use. Specifically, it doesn't support the File Transfer or Object
Push (OBEX) profiles. Those are the profiles that could be used to
transfer contact information (say from a Palm), MP3s, or to/from the
device.
Samsung/Alltel claim that it supports the headset and A2DP (stereo
audio) profiles, but I don't have a headset or headphones to test that
out. I would bet that it works well if that's what you use Bluetooth
for, but can't confirm that from real-world experience.
For comparison, the Nokia 6255i and 2865i, Moto RAZR v3m and KRZR, all
support those profiles (though the RAZR won't let you keep/save
transferred mp3s). The Alltel version of the Palm Treo 650
inexplicably doesn't support file transfer, but it does support OBEX.
The Kyocera Strobe K612B also supports OBEX, but not file transfer.
The Samsung u420 doesn't support either file transfer or OBEX.
Or, at least that's what my experience with playing with these
assorted devices in stores and real-life tells me.
Could any of you u520 owners let me know whether it has an external
antenna jack? It looks like it has a small one in some of the
pictures... If so any idea what type of external antenna plug it uses?
Gust go one!
The only thing I don't like at this point is the front display goes black
after a few seconds. My old phone would still show the time/date, etc.
Maybe there is a setting which will allow this, but I have not been able to
find it.
"Jack" <Jack@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Paul, Now that you have had time with the phone, how is the reception?
>
> "Paul_in_NC" <paulwilliamsREMOVETHIS@THISTOOnc.rr.com> wrote in message
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>> I actually chose the u520 over the Moto KRZR K1m and have been very
>> pleased with it so far.
>>
>> These notes apply to the Alltel version (CDMA) of the Samsung SCH-u520
>> and it's particular software interface.
>>
>> Some pros:
>> * Very small, bot not so small you loose it.
>> * Great battery life, though I will probably be purchasing the extended
>> battery soon.
>> * Less expensive then the KRZR by ~$149 (after Alltel rebates). My u520
>> was only $99 after the rebate, the KRZR would have been $249 after
>> rebates
>> * Great reception..nearly as good at my old-skool 5100 series Nokia with
>> its whip antenna
>> * The volume on the handset can be as soft or LOUD as you need it to be
>> * The 1.3MP camera (1280x960 max resolution) produces very clean images
>> for this resolution.
>> * The
>> * Tons of settings for the camera and video camera...nearly like having a
>> real digi-cam in your hand.
>> * GPS! It really works! It found me and presented a 3D-ish road map of
>> precisely where I was when I enabled it.
>> * EVDO... need I say more?
>> * The display screen is very well made and is easy on the eyes. Great
>> graphics...like looking at an LCD television.
>> * The slot for the microSD card is externally located...easy to swap out
>> cards.
>> * The u520 comes with 64MB internal memory that can be used to store
>> pics, video, messages and music.
>> * The controls are on the outside of the phone just under the mini
>> display. And unlike the KRZR, they are actual buttons, not a touch
>> sensitive buttons that are under the shell.
>> * You can answer the phone without opening it up by using the "hands
>> free" button located on the side of the phone.
>> * You can control how long the main screen and keypad stay lit up: 7
>> seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, always (literally) on and always
>> (literally) off.
>>
>> Some cons
>> * There doesn't seem to be a way to give a given contact more than two
>> email addresses.
>> * There doesn't seem to be a way to record misc. information (like street
>> addresses, birthdays, etc) in the form of simple text notes for each
>> contact.
>> * The four way circular button that surrounds the OK button is small for
>> my fingers...maybe I just need to practice more :-)
>> * When texting, the button that allows you to insert "spaces" between
>> words has been moved from being associated with the 0 (bottom row, center
>> column on the keypad) to being associated with the # symbol (bottom row,
>> right column). I am too accustomed to it being center-bottom, and I keep
>> accidentally inserting "0" instead of spaces between words. Doh!
>> * So far as I have been able to find out, the size limit for micro SD
>> cards is 1GB.
>>
>> Other notes:
>> * The u520s camera has a self timer, though I don't know how you would
>> use it since there is no way to set this phone up on a tripod or set it
>> up in some way to steady it.
>>
>> I hope this helps you out!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Jack" <Jack@aol.com> wrote:
>>> Anyone using the Samsung u520?
>>> I am thinking about getting this instead of the motorola V3.
>>
>>
>
>
On Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:13:42 -0500, Jack wrote:
> Gust go one!
> The only thing I don't like at this point is the front display goes black
> after a few seconds. My old phone would still show the time/date, etc.
> Maybe there is a setting which will allow this, but I have not been able to
> find it.
If you hit the volume up/down button, it'll turn on the screen for a
few seconds.
"Alan Hoyle" <alanh@unc.edu> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:13:42 -0500, Jack wrote:
>> Gust go one!
>> The only thing I don't like at this point is the front display goes black
>> after a few seconds. My old phone would still show the time/date, etc.
>> Maybe there is a setting which will allow this, but I have not been able
>> to
>> find it.
>
> If you hit the volume up/down button, it'll turn on the screen for a
> few seconds.
>
> -alan
>
> --
> Alan Hoyle - alanh@unc.edu - http://www.alanhoyle.com/
> "I don't want the world, I just want your half." -TMBG
> Get Horizontal, Play Ultimate.
> "Alan Hoyle" <alanh@unc.edu> wrote in message
>> If you hit the volume up/down button, it'll turn on the screen for a
>> few seconds.
> Any way to make it stay on all the time?
I don't know. I returned mine so I can't look into the options.
"Jack" <Jack@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Any way to make it stay on all the time?
>
> "Alan Hoyle" <alanh@unc.edu> wrote in message
> news:50e0rtF1evef0U1@mid.individual.net...
>> On Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:13:42 -0500, Jack wrote:
>>> Gust go one!
>>> The only thing I don't like at this point is the front display goes
>>> black
>>> after a few seconds. My old phone would still show the time/date, etc.
>>> Maybe there is a setting which will allow this, but I have not been able
>>> to
>>> find it.
>>
>> If you hit the volume up/down button, it'll turn on the screen for a
>> few seconds.
>>
>> -alan
>>
>> --
>> Alan Hoyle - alanh@unc.edu - http://www.alanhoyle.com/
>> "I don't want the world, I just want your half." -TMBG
>> Get Horizontal, Play Ultimate.
>
>
Samsung u520
Linear Mode
