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  1. #1
    NightStar
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    Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.

    With regards to your enquiry, although you can have caller ID on the
    external display you cannot have caller images. The advertisment most
    likely shows a wallpaper image rather than a caller ID

    ---

    Which we all guessed anyway, but at least someone confirmed it.

    (Still love the phone though!)

    N*



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  2. #2
    Paul Busby
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:
    > Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.
    >
    > With regards to your enquiry, although you can have caller ID on the
    > external display you cannot have caller images. The advertisment most
    > likely shows a wallpaper image rather than a caller ID
    >
    > ---
    >
    > Which we all guessed anyway, but at least someone confirmed it.
    >
    > (Still love the phone though!)
    >
    > N*


    Read about that on Esato having been curious after your last post on this
    subject. I'm rather surprised by this flaw. What's the camera like, good as
    the S700i's? Should be OK in low light

    Regards





  3. #3
    Avanti
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.


    "NightStar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.
    >
    > With regards to your enquiry, although you can have caller ID on the
    > external display you cannot have caller images. The advertisment most
    > likely shows a wallpaper image rather than a caller ID



    What did you try?
    Did you select the image and then press the more key then add to contact/






  4. #4
    NightStar
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 12:55:40 GMT, "Avanti"
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    >
    >"NightStar" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    >news:[email protected]...
    >> Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.
    >>
    >> With regards to your enquiry, although you can have caller ID on the
    >> external display you cannot have caller images. The advertisment most
    >> likely shows a wallpaper image rather than a caller ID

    >
    >
    >What did you try?
    >Did you select the image and then press the more key then add to contact/
    >
    >


    Sorry - I didn't make myself clear enough (Sorry for any confusion).

    I don't have this phone at the moment, but needed to ask about this
    feature when reading many posts in forums about the lack of Picture ID
    on the front screen. (Which, by looking at most adverts for the
    phones, it looks like it does have - Deceptive if you ask me!?)

    Someone did mention that, as we've seen in other phones in the past,
    this function might be added in a future bios (Is that the correct
    word when talking about a phone?) upgrade - But that's just someone's
    wish - One that might come to light if SE see enough people wanting
    it?

    Anyhow, regardless of this omission (And, in my opinion, false
    advertising - Even though they'll tell you that they have never
    mentioned Picture ID, even if the adverts make it seem that way!) I'm
    still going to get it... Should hopefully be around Xmas time when I
    get my bonus in (Damn Christmas presents never cost this much before -
    Can't buy myself anything! *cough*) unless my other-half is feeling
    ever so generous?

    When I get it, I'll give my opinions of the phone here, as there are
    next to no reviews on the net!

    N*



  5. #5
    NightStar
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 12:48:53 -0000, "Paul Busby" <[email protected]>
    wrote:

    >NightStar wrote:
    >> Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.
    >>
    >> With regards to your enquiry, although you can have caller ID on the
    >> external display you cannot have caller images. The advertisment most
    >> likely shows a wallpaper image rather than a caller ID
    >>
    >> ---
    >>
    >> Which we all guessed anyway, but at least someone confirmed it.
    >>
    >> (Still love the phone though!)
    >>
    >> N*

    >
    >Read about that on Esato having been curious after your last post on this
    >subject. I'm rather surprised by this flaw. What's the camera like, good as
    >the S700i's? Should be OK in low light
    >
    >Regards
    >


    Sorry - See the other post. I don't have the phone at the moment.

    From what I've read, the 700 has a better camera - However, I wouldn't
    be able to compare as I've currently got a *cough - traitor* n.o.k.i.a

    Seriously - It's going to be better than my phone as the camera is
    pants (Then again, the phone isn't much cop either!) - But then I
    have a proper camera for my photography needs!
    Regardless, with the flash on the V800, it looks like it could be a
    damn good camera, even if it is in a phone!

    For anyone currently using any of these phones - May I ask what the
    menu system is like? I went over to [that other phone] after using
    the T68 and finding it chugging like a half-dead pig in quicksand when
    scrolling around the menus, and especially when typing out a text
    message. Are the new phones quick and responsive now?




  6. #6
    Patrick Kormann
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:

    > From what I've read, the 700 has a better camera - However, I wouldn't
    > be able to compare as I've currently got a *cough - traitor* n.o.k.i.a


    I had the k700i before and the v800 now. In theory, the v800 has the
    better camera. in real life, both near to unusable indoors/at night (IMHO).

    > Seriously - It's going to be better than my phone as the camera is
    > pants (Then again, the phone isn't much cop either!) - But then I
    > have a proper camera for my photography needs!
    > Regardless, with the flash on the V800, it looks like it could be a
    > damn good camera, even if it is in a phone!


    The 'flash' is quite bright, but not bright enough most of the time, i'd
    say.

    > For anyone currently using any of these phones - May I ask what the
    > menu system is like? I went over to [that other phone] after using
    > the T68 and finding it chugging like a half-dead pig in quicksand when
    > scrolling around the menus, and especially when typing out a text
    > message. Are the new phones quick and responsive now?


    the k700i sometimes stops responding for a second or so when your're in
    the menu. the v800 seems faster, I've not really seen this. On the other
    hand I think the vodafone menu is ugly (I had a vodafone branded k700i
    in first place as well because the vendor told me the only difference is
    the longer warranty and that it's already configured (WAP etc.). When I
    found out that the branded k700i doesn't even play the built in mp3 ring
    tones, I had it changed to an unbranded one and liked that one much
    more... but as the v800 doesn't exist unbranded, I have to live with
    that right now)... but that's IMHO again



  7. #7
    NightStar
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 01:04:00 +0100, Patrick Kormann
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    >NightStar wrote:
    >
    >> From what I've read, the 700 has a better camera - However, I wouldn't
    >> be able to compare as I've currently got a *cough - traitor* n.o.k.i.a

    >
    >I had the k700i before and the v800 now. In theory, the v800 has the
    >better camera. in real life, both near to unusable indoors/at night (IMHO).
    >
    >> Seriously - It's going to be better than my phone as the camera is
    >> pants (Then again, the phone isn't much cop either!) - But then I
    >> have a proper camera for my photography needs!
    >> Regardless, with the flash on the V800, it looks like it could be a
    >> damn good camera, even if it is in a phone!

    >
    >The 'flash' is quite bright, but not bright enough most of the time, i'd
    >say.
    >
    >> For anyone currently using any of these phones - May I ask what the
    >> menu system is like? I went over to [that other phone] after using
    >> the T68 and finding it chugging like a half-dead pig in quicksand when
    >> scrolling around the menus, and especially when typing out a text
    >> message. Are the new phones quick and responsive now?

    >
    >the k700i sometimes stops responding for a second or so when your're in
    >the menu. the v800 seems faster, I've not really seen this. On the other
    >hand I think the vodafone menu is ugly (I had a vodafone branded k700i
    >in first place as well because the vendor told me the only difference is
    >the longer warranty and that it's already configured (WAP etc.). When I
    >found out that the branded k700i doesn't even play the built in mp3 ring
    >tones, I had it changed to an unbranded one and liked that one much
    >more... but as the v800 doesn't exist unbranded, I have to live with
    >that right now)... but that's IMHO again


    For general use, and text messaging and browsing for contacts, I take
    it the menu isn't 'slow' as it was for me in the T68 days. (Which I
    believed the t68i improved on, but I never bothered with it.) I'm
    just worried that the OS will be trying to do more than the phone can
    handle, and will "chug"!?



  8. #8
    Patrick Kormann
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:

    > For general use, and text messaging and browsing for contacts, I take
    > it the menu isn't 'slow' as it was for me in the T68 days. (Which I
    > believed the t68i improved on, but I never bothered with it.) I'm
    > just worried that the OS will be trying to do more than the phone can
    > handle, and will "chug"!?


    I had a T68i(but not the T68) a long time ago. I don't remember that I
    had that problem there, but as it's that long...
    All I can say is that I don't have any real problems with the v800
    except the fact that the battery is emptiing very fast. I had to charge
    it about every day the last few days... The only reason I can see for
    this is, that I have bought a bluetooth handsfree set for my car - but
    normally I'm not so long in there... anyways, no idea.



  9. #9
    NightStar
    Guest

    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 10:37:13 +0100, Patrick Kormann
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    >NightStar wrote:
    >
    >> For general use, and text messaging and browsing for contacts, I take
    >> it the menu isn't 'slow' as it was for me in the T68 days. (Which I
    >> believed the t68i improved on, but I never bothered with it.) I'm
    >> just worried that the OS will be trying to do more than the phone can
    >> handle, and will "chug"!?

    >
    >I had a T68i(but not the T68) a long time ago. I don't remember that I
    >had that problem there, but as it's that long...
    >All I can say is that I don't have any real problems with the v800
    >except the fact that the battery is emptiing very fast. I had to charge
    >it about every day the last few days... The only reason I can see for
    >this is, that I have bought a bluetooth handsfree set for my car - but
    >normally I'm not so long in there... anyways, no idea.


    I'm used to constantly charging up my Nokia - Which is a pain, but
    it's become routine now! (Damn phone!) Although you shouldn't need
    to, it's something I can live with.

    Soon (soon) I'll find out for myself how good it is... (Oh - Tried
    any 3rd party games yet?)



  10. #10
    Patrick Kormann
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:

    > I'm used to constantly charging up my Nokia - Which is a pain, but
    > it's become routine now! (Damn phone!) Although you shouldn't need
    > to, it's something I can live with.


    I'm used to that as well, but normally it takes some months until the
    battery gets that bad...

    > Soon (soon) I'll find out for myself how good it is... (Oh - Tried
    > any 3rd party games yet?)


    Not really, I think I downloaded a game on the k700i but I don't think
    I'll do this ever again - I buy a new mobile phone every few months and
    I'm not going to spend money for something I cannot copy to my next phone...



  11. #11
    NightStar
    Guest

    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 23:39:18 +0100, Patrick Kormann
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    >NightStar wrote:
    >
    >> I'm used to constantly charging up my Nokia - Which is a pain, but
    >> it's become routine now! (Damn phone!) Although you shouldn't need
    >> to, it's something I can live with.

    >
    >I'm used to that as well, but normally it takes some months until the
    >battery gets that bad...
    >


    It's been months! Oh well - Guess it's a hint to upgrade!

    >> Soon (soon) I'll find out for myself how good it is... (Oh - Tried
    >> any 3rd party games yet?)

    >
    >Not really, I think I downloaded a game on the k700i but I don't think
    >I'll do this ever again - I buy a new mobile phone every few months and
    >I'm not going to spend money for something I cannot copy to my next phone...


    True - Agree.

    Hold on - Every few months??? Itchy hands, or something?




  12. #12
    Patrick Kormann
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:

    > It's been months! Oh well - Guess it's a hint to upgrade!


    But the v800 is quite new and already I have to charge it every day

    > True - Agree.




    > Hold on - Every few months??? Itchy hands, or something?


    Hmm, strong need to always have the latest mobile phone ... even if I
    hate makeing telephone calls




  13. #13
    NightStar
    Guest

    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 01:31:05 +0100, Patrick Kormann
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    >NightStar wrote:
    >
    >> It's been months! Oh well - Guess it's a hint to upgrade!

    >
    >But the v800 is quite new and already I have to charge it every day


    I suppose that does not bode well for the unit. One has to wonder
    with all the gadgets on phones these days, if they're getting too
    complicated for their own good? (The main reason I want to keep my
    PDA and phone separate!)

    One thing though - If you are keeping BT activated all the time (For
    when you want to use the headset) then that could be one reason for
    the major drain - I do know Bluetooth does drain battery power some
    what! (I nearly always keep mine off on my phone as it draws too much
    power! - I only every manually turn it on when I need it.)

    >
    >> True - Agree.

    >
    >
    >
    >> Hold on - Every few months??? Itchy hands, or something?

    >
    >Hmm, strong need to always have the latest mobile phone ... even if I
    >hate makeing telephone calls


    There's a method in your madness!




  14. #14
    Paul Busby
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    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:
    > On Tue, 07 Dec 2004 01:31:05 +0100, Patrick Kormann
    > <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    >> NightStar wrote:
    >>
    >>> It's been months! Oh well - Guess it's a hint to upgrade!

    >>
    >> But the v800 is quite new and already I have to charge it every day
    >>

    >
    > I suppose that does not bode well for the unit. One has to wonder
    > with all the gadgets on phones these days, if they're getting too
    > complicated for their own good? (The main reason I want to keep my
    > PDA and phone separate!)
    >
    > One thing though - If you are keeping BT activated all the time (For
    > when you want to use the headset) then that could be one reason for
    > the major drain - I do know Bluetooth does drain battery power some
    > what! (I nearly always keep mine off on my phone as it draws too much
    > power! - I only every manually turn it on when I need it.)
    >
    >>
    >>> True - Agree.

    >>
    >>
    >>
    >>> Hold on - Every few months??? Itchy hands, or something?

    >>
    >> Hmm, strong need to always have the latest mobile phone ... even if I
    >> hate makeing telephone calls

    >
    > There's a method in your madness!


    Li Ion batteries take a few initial charges to reach fully capacity. One
    trick I use to extend battery life a little is to use a fairly dark theme -
    light letters against a dark background.

    Regards





  15. #15
    Patrick Kormann
    Guest

    Re: V800 - Confirmation that it does not have external Image ID support.

    NightStar wrote:

    > I suppose that does not bode well for the unit. One has to wonder
    > with all the gadgets on phones these days, if they're getting too
    > complicated for their own good? (The main reason I want to keep my
    > PDA and phone separate!)


    To be honest, I don't really think the V800 has 'too many' features. I
    still see a lot of possibilities to add

    > One thing though - If you are keeping BT activated all the time (For
    > when you want to use the headset) then that could be one reason for
    > the major drain - I do know Bluetooth does drain battery power some
    > what! (I nearly always keep mine off on my phone as it draws too much
    > power! - I only every manually turn it on when I need it.)


    I know. But I rather charge the phone every day than to have bluetooth
    switched off when I'm driving and the phone rings (because I forgot to
    re-enable it...)
    I enabled the 'energy saving' theme now. Maybe that helps a little (of
    course I re-enabled bluetooth.. ) another thing might be that it seems
    that it takes a long time to fully charge the fone (90% quick, the last
    10% take a long time...) maybe I didn't chrage it long enought.

    > There's a method in your madness!


    Of course



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