reemusk
12-05-2006, 11:31 AM
so I've had my M1 for a little less than 24 hours, thought I would drop a line about how it was going
Size
Open: nice finish throughout, continous design between the interior and exterior (the razr is a good example of NOT being continous). the black and silver blend together nicely, for a modern look. it doesnt' seem "crammed in", as the layout is understandable and clear.
Closed: closed the phone looks a little A840ish to me, but a true phone person will know the differences (besides that massive screen and outer controls)
Display
Internal: the internal screen is just as perfect as the 9000. clear and QVGA
External: the external screen is the size of most phones internal screens (kidding). this baby is huge. you can easily read whats on the screen. the Sprint logo that comes on a la Katana is pretty nifty too.
LED: i'm a little sad the LED isn't rainbow (9000, 5550, etc), but its bright and gets your attention when it needs it.
Clarity/Volume
Speakerphone: its a sanyo speakerphone. well, its two of them. and they're clear, and awesome. not the best for talking on, but great for ringtones, voice playback, waiting on hold, etc. oh yeah, did i mention this thing is LOUD?
Phone: internally, sounds just like the 9000. clear and understandable - LOUD
Mic: people say they can hear me clearly, i've listened to it on my friends VX8600 and it sounds good.
System
Text messaging:- same as the t9, the auto-complete sentance thing irks me. t9 learns, t9 also auto-adds phonebook entries, emails, etc.
Picture Mail/Video Mail: - i love it on this. first thing you see is the picture, full screen. or the video.
Menus: menus move quick, even with animation and such. menus are understandable (you know where to find what you need)
Feel
Keypad: a little 8300 like but i like the feel. a little clicky. The down button on the keypad is a little hard to get at for folks with bigger hands. i manage fine, but once in a while i find myself pecking at the "speaker" button. I don't know if this is because i'm used to my 9000 or otherwise.
External Buttons: easy to hit, and i have big fingers.
Side Keys: - a the volume rocker is a little hard to hit when on a call or the phone is laid down. perhaps i'm used to the 9k
Weight:doesn't feel as heavy as you think it would.
The Extras
1GB: love 1gb of storage, still getting stuff converted to he-AAC
Bluetooth not a bluetooth man. will try with my mothers HS850
Camera love it! 2.0 megapixels of sanyo power!
reemusk's thoughts on...
m1 vs...
9000: close, but the 9000 still beats it overall barely. give the 9k 2mp and it'll never need replacement
A920: both good music phones, M1 is easier to use (menus, etc)
Blade/M - Are you kidding me?
8400: the 8400 is a king of its own class. against the M1 it gets OUTclassed
pics,examples to come later. questions?
Size
Open: nice finish throughout, continous design between the interior and exterior (the razr is a good example of NOT being continous). the black and silver blend together nicely, for a modern look. it doesnt' seem "crammed in", as the layout is understandable and clear.
Closed: closed the phone looks a little A840ish to me, but a true phone person will know the differences (besides that massive screen and outer controls)
Display
Internal: the internal screen is just as perfect as the 9000. clear and QVGA
External: the external screen is the size of most phones internal screens (kidding). this baby is huge. you can easily read whats on the screen. the Sprint logo that comes on a la Katana is pretty nifty too.
LED: i'm a little sad the LED isn't rainbow (9000, 5550, etc), but its bright and gets your attention when it needs it.
Clarity/Volume
Speakerphone: its a sanyo speakerphone. well, its two of them. and they're clear, and awesome. not the best for talking on, but great for ringtones, voice playback, waiting on hold, etc. oh yeah, did i mention this thing is LOUD?
Phone: internally, sounds just like the 9000. clear and understandable - LOUD
Mic: people say they can hear me clearly, i've listened to it on my friends VX8600 and it sounds good.
System
Text messaging:- same as the t9, the auto-complete sentance thing irks me. t9 learns, t9 also auto-adds phonebook entries, emails, etc.
Picture Mail/Video Mail: - i love it on this. first thing you see is the picture, full screen. or the video.
Menus: menus move quick, even with animation and such. menus are understandable (you know where to find what you need)
Feel
Keypad: a little 8300 like but i like the feel. a little clicky. The down button on the keypad is a little hard to get at for folks with bigger hands. i manage fine, but once in a while i find myself pecking at the "speaker" button. I don't know if this is because i'm used to my 9000 or otherwise.
External Buttons: easy to hit, and i have big fingers.
Side Keys: - a the volume rocker is a little hard to hit when on a call or the phone is laid down. perhaps i'm used to the 9k
Weight:doesn't feel as heavy as you think it would.
The Extras
1GB: love 1gb of storage, still getting stuff converted to he-AAC
Bluetooth not a bluetooth man. will try with my mothers HS850
Camera love it! 2.0 megapixels of sanyo power!
reemusk's thoughts on...
m1 vs...
9000: close, but the 9000 still beats it overall barely. give the 9k 2mp and it'll never need replacement
A920: both good music phones, M1 is easier to use (menus, etc)
Blade/M - Are you kidding me?
8400: the 8400 is a king of its own class. against the M1 it gets OUTclassed
pics,examples to come later. questions?