[capuns]

Originally Posted by Jonathon Watkins

Apparently it's now possible to 'multi task' due to the 'enhanced capabilities of the new software platform'. Gosh, what a splendid feature!

I have to contradict: Multi tasking was already possible with the SE P800 (I owned it)!
And I wished the Universal had an autofocus 2 MP camera! The HTC cameras (or at least my Qtek S100 one's) are so bad, it hurts!

A bit fairness in commenting would be nice! :?

BTW: I wouldn't buy it either. Symbian's UIQ isn't my preferred platform. :wink:

[capuns]

Originally Posted by Jonathon Watkins

Apparently it's now possible to 'multi task' due to the 'enhanced capabilities of the new software platform'. Gosh, what a splendid feature!

I have to contradict: Multi tasking was already possible with the SE P800 (I owned it)!
And I wished the Universal had an autofocus 2 MP camera! The HTC cameras (or at least my Qtek S100 one's) are so bad, it hurts!

A bit fairness in commenting would be nice! :?

BTW: I wouldn't buy it either. Symbian's UIQ isn't my preferred platform. :wink:

[saru83]

THIS IS AN AWESOME PRODUCT, i was a P800/P900 user, these were VERY cool devices, the only thing that made me move to WM was the s/w available for MS platform, more to choose from, other than that i was SOOO satisfied with there products.

I have been dreaming of a Sony Ericsson PPC Phone, but it seems that it will never come true, & if it does, then no way sometime soon.

Concerning the Memory Stick thing... LET IT GO & MOVE ON, its just non-sence... just accept it..... :evil: they r gonna release a 4GB MS duo... c'mon....

GOOD JOB SONY ERICSSON :clap:

[griph]

Originally Posted by WyattEarp

why use more than one memory card format if you don't have to.

That argument isn't limited to the MS - why do we need to have such a wide range of differing memory card formats at all, period! :evil: At least Sony have gone down the route of standardising for the whole of their range. You cant say that about other manufacturers - particularly of compact digital Cameras - but its beginning to be a problem with PDA's too with some of the new small units using MiniSD or is that XD instead of SD :?

[griph]

Hmm interesting - they've dumped the P900 screen format under the flip!
Presume that will further limit use of already sparse software written for the P900/910 being used on it. Its is more of a Smartphone and less of a PDA!

[dMores]

the screen will be smaller physically (due to the keyboard), but you get more pixels.
p800/p900/p910 had a resolution of 208x320, the p990i will use 240x320.

UIQ has been multitasking all the time, since it emerged on the p800. can't understand why they make such a big fuss about it only now.

memorystick is just fine by me ... i use the integrated 32MB MS on my p900 ONLY on my phone, no need for mp3s or the like.
it stores my camphone pics and ebooks. although, i am not a "power user" with 5 cards in 3 formats like some other people out there.

finally, the p990 is smaller than the k-jam, sports everything the k-jam has but includes UMTS.

i really like this new member of the sonyericsson P series. but you have to broaden your horizon to beyond the world of windows to appreciate it.

basically, it is a mistake to post this newsbit in a pocket-pc forum ... it's bound to get trashed by ppc-freaks

[surur]

This product does have things to be thrashed for e.g.

Why have 2 keyboards, making the device thicker?

Why do the alphanumeric keys look like rubber tictacs?

Why does the rectangular screen look so square?

Last but not least, why use Memory Stick

Surur

[JvanEkris]

You can say what you want about SonyEricsson, but the build-quality is supurb. I still have to meet the HTC device that matches that perfect finishing. Also in design it is a bit more perfect than the K-Jam. If you visit the SonyEricsson site and look closely, they have fitted the controls for the MP3-player on the side, which is a geat use for that device. It is those small details that make the P9xx series such great devices. The 5-way Jog-dial is a great invention and it allows you to really operate the complete OS with one hand.

What i hated about the P900 was that i kept missing appointments from the synchronisation. That kind of flaws make it worthless as a PDA. I still use one, but it has not been synced for over a year.....

Jaap

[dMores]

Originally Posted by Surur

Why have 2 keyboards, making the device thicker?

the flip cover is removeable ... meaning you can use it, or not.
removing the keyboard inside will not make the device slimmer, see the previous px00 models.

Originally Posted by Surur

Why do the alphanumeric keys look like rubber tictacs?

hehe
i guess they found it to work well.
i can immagine that they feel nice, i am concerned about those buttons ripping off, though.

Originally Posted by Surur

Why does the rectangular screen look so square?

because there is no head-on photo in flip-open mode.
when the flip is closed, the visible screen IS square. open the flip, you get an extra few pixels.

Originally Posted by Surur

Last but not least, why use Memory Stick

it's a sony



say what you want, i'm ok with the memory stick.
the only gripe with my p900 is that it supports only memory stick duo (256Mb max), not the duo pro (47Tb max, or something like that)

i have an SD card in my digital camera, which is used exclusively for that. i have no need to swap things around.

a 1Gb hard drive would have been nice, though.

one thing that a lot of you missed is the fact that the px00 will not lose data when your battery is dead. it's what wm05 is now hyping about, only UIQ has been doing this for years.

yes, i feel like i need to defend the device, since it took me a long time to overcome my "it must be windows" mindset, and when i went with the p900, all my prayers were answered.
so excuse my bias. i'm just one happy camper.
the only device that's got me looking past UIQ is the k-jam.
i'll need to test both devices thoroughly before i buy the next thing.

oh ... did i mention the px00 is great for one-handed use?

[starstreak]

I would buy this is the cost was under $500. AND battery life is good. For the size, it should last as long as my 750i. Which is about 4 day standby with about 10mins of use. I want to see that + the ability to use it as a pda. Its a phone first and a pda second. If I can't use it long as a phone, its a pda with a phone trick.

[after_forever]

Devices with keyboards just kill me. It takes up much needed screen space or just makes the device thicker by using a slide out thingy. If you need the keyboard, use the on screen keyboard. For me, I would much rather use handwriting recognition software like Calligrapher and save the space for bigger screen or more memory.

After Forever <----- 2¢