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Old 18-10-2007, 01:05 PM
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Has anyone got one of these yet?? Ive just ordered one on a 12 month contract from 02. So it should turn up tomorrow! Supposedly a great fone if you read the reviews, just wanted any input from anyone who already has one?
Old 18-10-2007, 01:16 PM
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I'm also considering one once the price has dropped a bit. Really like the look of them
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I have one, but I can't decide if I like it.

It's got three touch screen buttons that don't work when you want them to, but do when you don't.

i.e. When trying to navigate a menu they take ages to work, yet when you're talking on the phone you're doing all sorts of stuff with your ear

Shortcut keys are a bit different to the 800, but other than that it's pretty similar.

Camera and auto rotate screen are cool though!
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oh, and the buttons on the key pad are teeeny, which makes texting etc a pain in the arse
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over rated, from what i've heard from friends who have them.. expecially as mentioned above, the touch screen buttons.. nto to mention the navigation buttons are now around the 2 and the 5.. pain in the arse when you're on the phone apparently.
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Oh joy!!!

It cant be as bad for texting as my old Nokia 8850! The only reason I wanted it is for the camera.

Thanks for your replies
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Originally Posted by Markb_s1
over rated, from what i've heard from friends who have them.. expecially as mentioned above, the touch screen buttons.. nto to mention the navigation buttons are now around the 2 and the 5.. pain in the arse when you're on the phone apparently.
I forgot about that! It's not the 2 and 5, it's a stupid band around them instead of the little joystick type thing from the earlier model, and it's a bit fiddly.

Shame though, because the other features are quite cool
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I got mine Monday. I think its a brilliant phone. The touch screen takes a certain knack to use it properly (just about a day to get used to). The small keypad buttons are easy, instead of precision just mash them, there is enough room between them to get the right one every time. I have to agree and say the menu system seems slower than my old k800i.
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