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4.5 stars
"smartest non-smartphone around"
Pros: expandable memory, very easy to use with a PC, out-ROKR's the ROKR, beautiful/speedy/intuitive OS, great reception, good battery life, Java apps run more smoothly than on other phones
Cons: cant use radio w/out headset attached, average quality when shooting in low-light, excruciatingly slow shutter speed, wish it was as cool-looking as my old RAZR.
Summary: Overall, this is an insanely capable and slick package. I used to have a T616 and am amazed that the K750i is almost exactly the same size, despite all the added functionality. This would easily merit a 10 out of 10 if it came in a flip-style phone and/or was as unique as something like the RAZR. it's not unattractive at all, but... hey, call me shallow, but if I spend $400 on a cell phone I'd prefer people not mistake it for a 3-year-old disposable/craptacular free phone.
I've owned the K750i for around two months now, I bought it to replace a RAZR that was stolen. My old phone drew lots of attention, but I always hated the clunky Motorola OS... once it was stolen I planned to get the black Razr; but instead ran across the K750i and was sold. I'm using it on Cingular in the Boston area and have generally had good reception-- I either get perfect call quality (90% of the time) or no signal whatsoever, as this phone doesn't have the 850 band.
It's a pleasure to use this phone. The quality of the camera is as good as it gets for phones, and the controls + versatility really make it seem as if you're using a standalone digital camera. The SE operating system has been great for a while now, but the version on this phone is faster and better-looking than anything they've had before. If you are a graphics person, it doesn't get better than this (PNG's and SVG's!). Java apps/games run the way they were meant to run, the phone has clearly got power to spare. (If you buy this phone, Google around for Opera Mini, its fantastic.)
I haven't used this very much for music, but it will play AAC's and MP3's off any Memory Stick Duo (try finding a 2 GB "itunes phone"?)... the built-in speaker is pretty decent (but obviously monaural). If you buy the HPM-70 attachment you can use any stereo headphones w/ a 3.5mm plug. I don't use the radio much at all because it won't function without a headset plugged in (uses it as an antenna). I would use it at work, except the built-in speaker is way too loud even on the lowest setting... there are some weird volume quirks between the radio, mp3 player, and phone, it's inconsistent to say the least.
conclusion-- near perfect and highly recommended. I buy lots of electronic toys and this just might be the coolest thing I've ever owned.
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i think it's the case with almost all portable FM devices, you need the headset plugged in to get radio...
the headset acts as an FM antenna. -
I just got this phone for christmas off newegg and i was wondering if that vodafone live feature works in the US? Also are there any issues with the fact that this phone is mainly a non-USA phone...with regards to the synchronization features/gsm services.
