UI Shots: LG Mm535 and Samsung A800

[bluecoyote]

Same idea as the last time, this time, these should be pictures solely OF the phone IN ACTION. (Not photos taken by the phone, which can be found in a separate forum.)

How's the interface? Web browser? Keep text to a minimum, but a good description of what we're seeing is always appreciated. Things to consider:

-Media player
-Web browser
-Camera interface
-Slide closed / open interface
-Call lists, contacts, etc.
-Menu styles
-SMS, etc.

Thanks ahead to all who do partake and help inform those of us who can't make it to a Sprint store!

[tuolumne]

The standby display is very customizable. You have 8 places which you can put the anolog clocks (large or small), Digital clocks (large or small), transparent calender (large or small), or transparent to do/schedule listings.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0002.jpg

This is the quick luanch bar. You can set any directional key to open it up, and you can set what is inside the bar as well. Very fluid animation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT000.jpg

MP3 playback is awsome

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0001.jpg

Nice shots:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0009.jpg

The A800 is not anywhere as large as I thought it would be also ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/tuolumne/PICT0010.jpg

[GaryK]

that looks cool, thanks for the photos tuolumne

[tuolumne]

Your welcome. Sorry some were blurry...bad lighting with a cheap camera:hee:

[Marlon_JB2]

Nice pics. Are they your own for a change? :)

The pics look fine. Did you read Michelle's picture taking tips? Looks like you need more practice. ;)

[sammyrocks]

What animated walls does the 800 come with?

[tuolumne]

Nice pics. Are they your own for a change? :)

The pics look fine. Did you read Michelle's picture taking tips? Looks like you need more practice. ;)

Yeah, they're mind :p

I was in a rush to take the photos as the battery on the camera was about dead. The one's that are good looking are that way because of the "pre-focus" state the camera goes through. I'll get some new batteries ;)

[sneak]

None of Tuolumnes pictures show the actual menu system. The "liquid" effect has to be seen in person; too amazing.

[macaddiict]

Great pics, T. Makes me really want this phone!

[bluecoyote]

Yeah, great pix, Tu! No complaints here! I'm curious, too- more scheduler pictures!

[fatboy]

Ill try to take some shots tonight myself :)

[Jaggrey]

I'll try to take some pics of the UI on my phone too once I get home.

[tbakergobuck]

I don't care for the box thing over the caller id picture on the 535 but it's not that bad. Sorry about the red light on the picture it's from my digital camera. Can someone post a picture of the caller id on the 800. Hopefully it's not shrunk.
http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23289&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23290&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23291&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23293&stc=1

[tbakergobuck]

I like my 535. :)

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23294&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23295&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23298&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23299&stc=1

[Jaggrey]

The screen size is about the same on both of these phones right? 2" diagonal?

[Jaggrey]

I like my 535. :)

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23294&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23295&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23298&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23299&stc=1
Dude I like your pics... I don't have to post any now :D

[Jaggrey]

How much thicker is the A800 compared to the 535? I'd love to see shots comparing those two phones.

[tbakergobuck]

Dude I like your pics... I don't have to post any now :D

thanks.. sorry I should have let you but I sitting here with nothing to do. :) I like 240 X 320 size so you don't have to move to the right. Also I'm still on a slow a@@ computer and it seems like it takes hours to load tutu pictures.

Did you like my mom's nun caller id picture? It's not easy to get one to turn out.

[Jaggrey]

thanks.. sorry I should have let you but I sitting here with nothing to do. :) I like 240 X 320 size so you don't have to move to the right. Also I'm still on a slow a@@ computer and it seems like it takes hours to load tutu pictures.

Did you like my mom's nun caller id picture? It's not easy to get one to turn out.
nah it's cool... I wouldn't have been able to do it til tomorrow anyway, and the 535 needs to be represented!

[FloorMatt]

nah it's cool... I wouldn't have been able to do it til tomorrow anyway, and the 535 needs to be represented!

Amen!

It looks really good :) The grid menu is almost exactly like the 325; where the 535's Media icon is.....the 325 had the Bluetooth icon.

[Marlon_JB2]

I like my 535. :)

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23294&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23295&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23298&stc=1 http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23299&stc=1

Hey, those screen shots aren't that bad. I want this phone more than ever now! But I'm too cheap. :p

[FloorMatt]

Hey, those screen shots aren't that bad. I want this phone more than ever now! But I'm too cheap. :p

At least you're not wanting the A800......you'd be more in the hole, then :hee:

But, as for me......I would have gotten the MM-535 over the MM-A800 (if I was getting one)

[Jaggrey]

I FINALLY posted my review in the Phone Reviews section and in the LG thread (which I should probably unsticky soon since the spotlight is all on the A800 now).

[tbakergobuck]

Hey, those screen shots aren't that bad. I want this phone more than ever now! But I'm too cheap. :p

thanks. Let see in the last few months I've had (3) 650's, 6600, (2) 535's and a 5600. I might have forgot one or two. :lol: I tried the pda's but just didn't like the size. I couldn't make up my mind between the 5600 and the 535. As of a few days ago I returned my 535 and decided to go with the 5600 becasue it's a little better using the web. The day after I returned my 535 my 5600 started creaking. It drove me nuts so I was able to return it and go back to a 535. I think LG made a big step forward with the 535. It's a great phone and I'm really looking forward for there next phone which I think will have EV-DO. If the 800 had a speakerphone or bluetooth I probally would've bought it. Also EV-DO phones should be coming out soon so didn't want to spend to much now when I'll be getting another phone in 3-5 months.

[Rafy186]

Those Pix's are great Tutu. Makes me wanna sell my 5600 and get the A800.

[fatboy]

First all these can be found in here (http://complicates.us/a800) now for the fun :headbang2
http://complicates.us/a800/001.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/002.jpg
http://complicates.us/a800/003.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/004.jpg
http://complicates.us/a800/005.jpg

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/006.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/007.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/008.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/009.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/010.jpg

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/011.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/012.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/013.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/014.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/015.jpg

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/015.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/016.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/017.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/018.jpg

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/019.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/020.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/021.jpg

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/022.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/023.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/024.jpg

[synthe]

ok, this will be deciding point. i want all details and factors included. 535 vs. a800. which should i buy? factors:
price
camera
menu
txt messaging ease
volume
browser speed
overall phone quality

not factors:
#777
video
both have memory cards so that doesnt matter

also, should i make a new thread with a poll?

p.s. full answers people, this is a serious voting decision. whose the new president: 535 or 800? america will decide.

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/025.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/026.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/027.jpg

[fatboy]

ok, this will be deciding point. i want all details and factors included. 535 vs. a800. which should i buy? factors:
price
camera
menu
txt messaging ease
volume
overall phone quality

also, should i make a new thread with a poll?
txt msging is ****ing awsome with the voice recogniton no more thumbing it out :clap:

[CoreyTheGent]

http://complicates.us/a800/024.jpgIs that the smallest font size for Vision?

Give us some more A800 Vision pics, please.

[fatboy]

ugh nm that post :irked:

[fatboy]

Is that the smallest font size for Vision?

Give us some more A800 Vision pics, please.
Yes, and hold for more vision pics

[CoreyTheGent]

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23295&stc=1I'm definitely liking the 535's browser more. The rest of the A8's UI completely blows away everything else I've ever seen, however.

[sneak]

ok, this will be deciding point. i want all details and factors included. 535 vs. a800. which should i buy? factors:
price
camera
menu
txt messaging ease
volume
overall phone quality

also, should i make a new thread with a poll?
A few things here.

Price: the 535 is cheaper.
Camera: the a800 wins here.
Menu: from the pics I have seen of the 535, I still say Samsung. Again, their new UI has to be seen in person to understand how "fluid" it is.
Texting: a800 with speak-to-text.
Volume: probably a tie.
Quality: Never actually played with the 535, but the a800 feels sturdy as a brick.

I'm really impressed with the a800. Much more so than I thought I would be. I have been very critical of Samsung before, but the a800 is a definate winner in my book. Buy it from BBY for $300 (new line price) here within a week or two.

[CoreyTheGent]

I'll add my two cents on something else: While the A800 user interface is very fancy and colorful, I still prefer the 535's over it. The 535 seems more grown-up and mature, you know? Like that perfect mix between the 5600 and A8. I also prefer the 535's fonts. Just my opinion, though.

[fatboy]

http://complicates.us/a800/028.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/029.jpg

[fatboy]

I'll add my two cents on something else: While the A800 user interface is very fancy and colorful, I still prefer the 535's over it. The 535 seems more grown-up and mature, you know? Like that perfect mix between the 5600 and A8. I also prefer the 535's fonts. Just my opinion, though.
i still might goto a 535 :cool:

[sel1965]

I'll add my two cents on something else: While the A800 user interface is very fancy and colorful, I still prefer the 535's over it. The 535 seems more grown-up and mature, you know? Like that perfect mix between the 5600 and A8. I also prefer the 535's fonts. Just my opinion, though.

How many imature kids would need a business card scanner?

[CoreyTheGent]

I don't know, sel. How many businessmen need a wallpaper of two parrots humping each other?

[Jake]

http://complicates.us/a800/025.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/026.jpg http://complicates.us/a800/027.jpg

ya might wanna photoshop that phone number out, since there are some people who would harass him with phone calls in the middle of the night... just a thought

[fatboy]

ya might wanna photoshop that phone number out, since there are some people who would harass him with phone calls in the middle of the night... just a thought
heh thats why i used my fav ahole friends number for that shot :headbang2

[Jake]

heh thats why i used my fav ahole friends number for that shot :headbang2

:haha:

[fatboy]

I don't know, sel. How many businessmen need a wallpaper of two parrots humping each other?
not like you cant change the wallpaper ive just left it for the timebeing because is a nice high res image that shows off the QVGA screen :lol:

[sammyrocks]

When I hit the "call" button on my d500, it brings up the call records menu, but i can hit the left and right keys to scroll horizontaly between "all calls" "dialed calls" "received calls" and "missed calls" does the a800 do the same thing? I find this VERY useful.

edit: oh yeah, what animated wallpapers does it come with?

[fatboy]

urgh sorry wrong thread for these taken WITH the phone please move them :)

[sneak]

I don't know, sel. How many businessmen need a wallpaper of two parrots humping each other?

You can change it to another default one, like the cute puppy dog one ;).

[CoreyTheGent]

Yes, I know it can be changed. I was simply countering a point, which I could do easily to any A800 owner trying to defend their phone. The biz-card scanner is a feature, not really apart of the "user interface" in my opinion. I was speaking of the colors, icons, the overall look and feel of the phone when using it. I'm just the type of person who prefers something more like the 535 and 5600, while someone such as tuolumne prefers moving icons and other novelties (in which the A800 will suit him just fine). That's all I was saying.

As for the rest of the phone, it seems like a great handset and in no way does my own personal opinion take away from that. There's more than one baseball team.

[Jaggrey]

ok, this will be deciding point. i want all details and factors included. 535 vs. a800. which should i buy? factors:
price
camera
menu
txt messaging ease
volume
browser speed
overall phone quality

not factors:
#777
video
both have memory cards so that doesnt matter

also, should i make a new thread with a poll?

p.s. full answers people, this is a serious voting decision. whose the new president: 535 or 800? america will decide.
With just price being your primary factor I'd say 535. The A800 does have plenty over it, but 2 questions you have to ask yourself are: 1) Is it worth the $125 over it for you? and 2) Do you need those added features?

[tbakergobuck]

I'll add my two cents on something else: While the A800 user interface is very fancy and colorful, I still prefer the 535's over it. The 535 seems more grown-up and mature, you know? Like that perfect mix between the 5600 and A8. I also prefer the 535's fonts. Just my opinion, though.

I agree. As of a few days ago I couldn't make up my mind between the 535 and the 5600. I chose the 5600 becasue it was great browsing the web. I returned the 535 and the day after my 5600 got the creaking hidge. I couldn't stand it so I returned it. I miss the web on the 5600 but don't miss the creak and the weird desing. I was going to get the 800 but decide to get a 535 again because I probally won't keep either phone for more than 3-5 months as soon as a EV-DO phone is available. Also I think Samsung/Sprint went a little over board on the price of the 800. I really can care less about fancy menues. By looking at the home page pictures on the 800 and the 535 it looks like the 535 shows 2 more lines. I guess Samsung messed up on the size of the fonts which doesn't surprise me. I know with the 5600 you could see the entire home page.

[sel1965]

I don't know, sel. How many businessmen need a wallpaper of two parrots humping each other?

Heck I thought that was kind of neat! Something to look at till I get home!

[tuolumne]

With just price being your primary factor I'd say 535. The A800 does have plenty over it, but 2 questions you have to ask yourself are: 1) Is it worth the $125 over it for you? and 2) Do you need those added features?


I disagree. The rep at the Sprint Store I was at today (activating A680 on other line) had the 535. I held both phones in my hand, and I can confidently say that the Samusng is better built. The plastics on the 535 feel a little cheap, especially on the back. The external antenna was way out of place on a slider phone. The slider on the LG also seemed a little less fluid than the Samsung, which I didn't like. Overall, the Samsung is designed and built better. If you don't beleive me, hold both in your hand. Also, while I didn't get into the db menu on the 535, the signal meter was alternating between 2-3 bars while the A800 had a full 5 with no fluctuation.

The A800 is well worth $120 over the 535 in my opinion

2MP CCD camera
STT
QVGA screen
32MB TF card
USB cable ($20 alone)
User interface is great

You wouldn't beleive how many people were wowed by the A800's pictue taking abilities, mainly being able to hold it sideways with the slide shut and take photos like a real camera.

[CoreyTheGent]

Did you happen to run into a 5600 while there, tuolumne? What was your opinion of it in comparison to the A800?

[tuolumne]

Screen was a little bigger, but the UI looked barbaric compared with the A800's. Build and design was a little on the low end, IMO.

[G-Unit_4900]

the 56oo build is low end?!

[JimmyConway]

At my store we have sold 2 535's (initial shipment) 2 have been returned. One was a guy who said the bat life was poor, the other was returned from a cust who couldn't get her MP3's to play... it was user error. Myself and the staff at my store all think the phone is pretty cool though.

[tuolumne]

The plastics still aren't up to the A800's. Furthermore, it is not very well desinged (curve in the battery, huge hinge, antenna is the same from the 2300).

[tbakergobuck]

I disagree. The rep at the Sprint Store I was at today (activating A680 on other line) had the 535. I held both phones in my hand, and I can confidently say that the Samusng is better built. The plastics on the 535 feel a little cheap, especially on the back. The external antenna was way out of place on a slider phone. The slider on the LG also seemed a little less fluid than the Samsung, which I didn't like. Overall, the Samsung is designed and built better. If you don't beleive me, hold both in your hand. Also, while I didn't get into the db menu on the 535, the signal meter was alternating between 2-3 bars while the A800 had a full 5 with no fluctuation.

The A800 is well worth $120 over the 535 in my opinion

2MP CCD camera
STT
QVGA screen
32MB TF card
USB cable ($20 alone)
User interface is great

You wouldn't beleive how many people were wowed by the A800's pictue taking abilities, mainly being able to hold it sideways with the slide shut and take photos like a real camera.

I think the attena on the 535 is fine where it is. Where else could they have put it. I'm right handed and I'm glad it's on the left side of the phone because if it was on the right my finger would probally be touching it. As far as the bars flucuating the 7400 and I think the 5600 does it. It doesn't mean anything. Maybe the 800 is like how the old sanyos were how they gave a false reading. Both builds are good so who cares which one is the best. Not everone cares about fancey menues. Yes the 800 has a QVGA which is better than what the 535 has but Samsung messed up with the font size so I'm pretty sure your seeing less or the same amount text on the web as the 535. The pictures do look good on the 800 but it won't be replacing my digital camera. As goes for people being wowed by the picture taking abilites I'm sure there wowed after they find out how much it cost. :)

[tuolumne]

Simply put, the A800 is the better engineered device. I won't say more, as this is treading into a Samsung vs. LG debate.

[fatboy]

the 56oo build is low end?!
the UI on the 5600 is a total turd :bang:

[tbakergobuck]

Simply put, the A800 is the better engineered device. I won't say more, as this is treading into a Samsung vs. LG debate.


I wonder why. :lol: Enjoy your new phone bro

[JimmyConway]

As pathetic as it sounds the $380 535 is going to become the cheap alternative to the A800. :(

[Rafy186]

While I'm thinking of changing my 5600 to the A800, I don't understand was the big deal of a couple of features on the phone.

1- Speak To Text - Most people text when its not ideal to talk on the phone (class,movies,restaurant,etc). If you want to speak to text just call the person. The only place It may be ideal is when driving (and I think its too much of a risk)
2 - Business Card - If you want to remember the number and not manually add it at the moment, just take any phone wit a camera, snap a picture with Macro on it n retrieve the picture later.
3- While I must agree that the UI in the phone is great, the phone either will be put on your cheek or your pocket.

[fatboy]

I just found out that that 535 will nearly fullscreen the video less the controls the video on the a800 has no expansion :/

[Jaggrey]

I disagree. The rep at the Sprint Store I was at today (activating A680 on other line) had the 535. I held both phones in my hand, and I can confidently say that the Samusng is better built. The plastics on the 535 feel a little cheap, especially on the back. The external antenna was way out of place on a slider phone. The slider on the LG also seemed a little less fluid than the Samsung, which I didn't like. Overall, the Samsung is designed and built better. If you don't beleive me, hold both in your hand. Also, while I didn't get into the db menu on the 535, the signal meter was alternating between 2-3 bars while the A800 had a full 5 with no fluctuation.

The A800 is well worth $120 over the 535 in my opinion

2MP CCD camera
STT
QVGA screen
32MB TF card
USB cable ($20 alone)
User interface is great

You wouldn't beleive how many people were wowed by the A800's pictue taking abilities, mainly being able to hold it sideways with the slide shut and take photos like a real camera.
That's why I said it matters more to the poster that asked the question. Those features are good for $120, but if they're worth $120 for your needs is a different question. You obviously thought different which is why you bought your phone... I thought different which is why I bought mine.

[eman]

I just found out that that 535 will nearly fullscreen the video less the controls the video on the a800 has no expansion :/
I do not think it willl be able to play full screen on the A800 as it does not do it on the 5600 either....i would think it has to do with the screen resolution of the 5600 and A800 which wont allow it to be full screen....

[FloorMatt]

When I hit the "call" button on my d500, it brings up the call records menu, but i can hit the left and right keys to scroll horizontaly between "all calls" "dialed calls" "received calls" and "missed calls" does the a800 do the same thing? I find this VERY useful.

edit: oh yeah, what animated wallpapers does it come with?

My PM-325 does almost the same (it just shows all of those types on one list, with different icons) when I press talk (slide up and down). I also find it very useful; I would NOT want another phone without that.

So, does the A800/535 do that?

[tuolumne]

Yes, the A800 has a big compiled list, as well as the 535.

[G-Unit_4900]

so when u put videos on ur a800 viz mem card you have to view it at he 176x144? At least the 56oo offers a expand mode. It isnt great but it isnt terrible either. jus looks odd as hell starin at a lil screen on a bigger screen. Like tryin to watch a movie on the lil picture and picture on big screen tv. Howver A8/535 users are able to rewind :( Maybe theyll issue a update that let us rw...it isnt needed cuz im fine w/o it but id take it if i could get it.

[tbakergobuck]

The plastics still aren't up to the A800's. Furthermore, it is not very well desinged (curve in the battery, huge hinge, antenna is the same from the 2300).


Looks like your 800 isan't perfect. I see at hofo you said your considering getting another because when you slide it, it feels like it's rubbing against plastic when you push it up. It's to bad Samsung still hasn't fixed the noise cancellation issue.

[tuolumne]

I dipped it in a hot pile of grease, solved it.

In reality, I think the grinding *might* be because...get ready...I dropped the phone when I got it home...dropped it and then STEPPED on the rear of it. DoH!

Oh well, I got another one, and it's alright.

And there is NO noise cancellation issue on the two I've had.:mad:

[CoreyTheGent]

So that's what, one exchange for you already? POS.

[tuolumne]

User error I guess.

I just told them it came out of the box like that *snicker*

[tbakergobuck]

And there is NO noise cancellation issue on the two I've had.:mad:

Stand next to your tv with the volume loud and try to talk to someone.

Not sure if your old enough but go to a bar and try to talk to someone.

[tuolumne]

Believe me, I have been in plenty of loud enviroments with the A800, no noise cancellation.

I am actually going to a concert tomorrow night. I will make some calls and tell you how it went

[CoreyTheGent]

That Cher final tour is coming through Cali, 'ey?

I have a sneaking suspicion that you won't report a negative outcome though, tuolumne. Infact, I predict that you will soon begin recommending the A8 for use during music events and citing your situation as a supreme example. Call it a hunch.

[tuolumne]

We'll see;)

My A620/680 worked fine in those kinds of situations, so I see no reason for the A800 to not :tu:

[Marlon_JB2]

So that's what, one exchange for you already? POS.

I believe I read somewhere on HoFo, that someone said that Tutu will never admit to a problem with his phone... that person must be psychic.

BTW: I have dropped and stepped on my 8200. It's still a champ.

[tuolumne]

uh....A680 powercycling?
A620 deleting my voice dials?
A620 calling wrong numbers?

[Marlon_JB2]

Not the point I was trying to make. You have had one replacement, yet you blame it on yourself. A680 and A620, ok, you had some problems, however, this phone... I don't think it can do any wrong with its excellent build quality (HA!) We'll see...

[CoreyTheGent]

Give it awhile. Just a matter of time before the A800's demons are exposed.

[tuolumne]

Happens with all phones...the 5500s redialing, the A680s earpieces, the 5600s hinges!

[G-Unit_4900]

well one demon is that it aint 2mp cuz the pix taken @ 2mp look like crap. Its more than likely artifically enhancing some 1.3-5 MP pix. :p

[fatboy]

mine went back to BB last nite :/

[Recluse]

500 i believe is too much for a phone that doesnt offer a speakerphone. samsung needs to get with the program. this phone should have included a speakerphone. youre only paying 500 dollars for it. lol i know of digital cameras that cost far less than the a800 and their image quality blows the a800s outta the water.

[Recluse]

im referring to 2 mp digital cameras. btw.

[sel1965]

well one demon is that it aint 2mp cuz the pix taken @ 2mp look like crap. Its more than likely artifically enhancing some 1.3-5 MP pix. :p

Pictures do not look like crap, I have plenty that look great at 2mp. I can't understand what you all are talking about. This is the best camera phone I have ever seen.

[Jaggrey]

It's definitely the best camera in a phone that I've seen. That's just not saying too much.

[tuolumne]

^Cause it blows your 535 OUT OF DA WATER

[Jaggrey]

^Cause it blows your 535 OUT OF DA WATER
4real u need to chill tutu. It's not a competition so stop making it that.

[Marlon_JB2]

4real u need to chill tutu. It's not a competition so stop making it that.

Best post ever!

:good::headbang2

[tbakergobuck]

kids will be kids :indiff:

[FloorMatt]

Can someone point me to the LG MM-535 Bug Report thread? OHHHH WAIT.....there isn't one.

[NONAME]

Can someone point me to the LG MM-535 Bug Report thread? OHHHH WAIT.....there isn't one.Now do you see Matt..why I've missed this place sooo much? :clap: (I love it) :headbang2

[FloorMatt]

Now do you see Matt..why I've missed this place sooo much? :clap: (I love it) :headbang2

I missed it as well! Now, let's enjoy the show! :Popcorn2:

[Jaggrey]

I missed it as well! Now, let's enjoy the show! :Popcorn2:
lol.... more like :Pop:

[CoreyTheGent]

mine went back to BB last nite :/Why'd yours go back, fatboy?

[fatboy]

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mine went back to BB last nite :/Why'd yours go back, fatboy?

Wanted A Speakerphone

[Ovaltine224]

a800s UI is amazing
Sanyos is a piece of crap, friggin cavemen can do better!

[tuolumne]

Please, let's get real. The 5600 is a lot of things, but it is hardly crap. Does everything it was designed to do, if not adding anything new and innovating. Still a good handset.

[txmitch]

Please, let's get real. The 5600 is a lot of things, but it is hardly crap. Does everything it was designed to do, if not adding anything new and innovating. Still a good handset.

I agree with this statement. Its just like Tuolumne points out nothing new and innovating is coming from Samsung, Sanyo, LG. They keep making phones and adding slight improvements.

[tuolumne]

^No, I said the 5600 adds nothing new/innovating. The Samsung MM-A800 has many firsts.

[txmitch]

^No, I said the 5600 adds nothing new/innovating. The Samsung MM-A800 has many firsts.

Are you talking about that text thing. I don't text so I wouldn't use that. I looked at it the other day at best buy and no doubt its a nice phone if you like that style of phone but it looks like a camera on one side and a phone on the other side.

[Marlon_JB2]

Um, also, last I checked, Samsung did not own VoiceSignal, which gives no credit to Samsung for these "innovations". All Samsung does is include the software in their phones....

If I'm wrong about the VoiceSignal ownership, someone please correct me.

[tuolumne]

2.0 MP camera
Buisness Card Scanning
Slider form factor with camera rear (for Sprint)

Now, Samsung is the only company wiling to take the first chance with the Voice Signal Software. Samsung was the first to impliment the speaker-independent voice automation solution and are the first with Speech-to-Text and Text-To-Speech. They deserve some credit for that.

[txmitch]

2.0 MP camera
Buisness Card Scanning
Slider form factor with camera rear (for Sprint)


A 2 MP camera is nothing new
Someone told me the LG mm-535 was approved before the samsung a800. They didn't copy that did they?

The card stuff looks new

[tuolumne]

Nobody "coppied" eachother first of all. Second of all, the Samsung MM-A800 is the first 2MP cellphone in America!.

[FloorMatt]

A 2 MP camera is nothing new
Someone told me the LG mm-535 was approved before the samsung a800. They didn't copy that did they?

The card stuff looks new

What cell phone that you could buy in the US had a 2MP camera BEFORE the A800?

[Matt]

Nobody "coppied" eachother first of all. Second of all, the Samsung MM-A800 is the first 2MP cellphone in America!.

Well, technically you could have bought the TM-200 here in the states before the a800.

[txmitch]

Nobody "coppied" eachother first of all. Second of all, the Samsung MM-A800 is the first 2MP cellphone in America!.

Personally I think they did copy it, they look very similar. May be wrong just my opinion. A 2 MP camera will take a photo quality 4 X 6 inch print but when they come up with a 4 MP camera phone that will print a photo quality 8 X 10 inch photo then I too will buy a camera for a phone.

[tuolumne]

Copied what? The LG 535? If any company goes around coping other designes, it's LG.

[tbakergobuck]

Copied what? The LG 535? If any company goes around coping other designes, it's LG.

LG 535 was Sprints first true slider therefore Samsung copied it. :)

[txmitch]

I didn't believe the kid but he was right, 7 months before the A800 was approved the LG mm-535 was approved. You would think Samsung being new and innovating would have done something different.

[tuolumne]

NOBODY COPIED ANYONE...sheeze...Just because they are both sliders, they are NOTHING alike.

[tbakergobuck]

NOBODY COPIED ANYONE...sheeze...Just because they are both sliders, they are NOTHING alike.

Your right. $500 vs. $380

[txmitch]

Your right. $500 vs. $380

I was at Best Buy yesterday and you are stretching the truth here. It was $499.00. Even though now I guess you have the new and innovating phone that looks very much like another new slider.

[Marlon_JB2]

I was at Best Buy yesterday and you are stretching the truth here. It was $499.00.

:hee:

[tuolumne]

I was at Best Buy yesterday and you are stretching the truth here. It was $499.00. Even though now I guess you have the new and innovating phone that looks very much like another new slider.

What are you blind? Did you compare the product pages on Sprintpcs.com at the very least?

[txmitch]

What are you blind? Did you compare the product pages on Sprintpcs.com at the very least?

Like I said earlier I don't care about the A800 or the LG MM-535. The only choice I had was the 5600 and the MM A-700. I only like flip phones. My child likes the slider type phones and he says they are both pretty close in specs. I just wish my 5600 had 20 MB for ringers like the 535. The difference to me seems which do you want a camera or speaker phone with not as good camera because that is the major difference between these phones. Plus like you said the LG probably doesn't have the business card scanner which I know could be a deciding factor for many people.

[Ovaltine224]

Please, let's get real. The 5600 is a lot of things, but it is hardly crap. Does everything it was designed to do, if not adding anything new and innovating. Still a good handset.

true true my b, i meant like they dont put the time and effort into carefully putting high quality features like other companies

[NoSpeakoInglish]

Like I said earlier I don't care about the A800 or the LG MM-535. The only choice I had was the 5600 and the MM A-700. I only like flip phones. My child likes the slider type phones and he says they are both pretty close in specs. I just wish my 5600 had 20 MB for ringers like the 535. The difference to me seems which do you want a camera or speaker phone with not as good camera because that is the major difference between these phones. Plus like you said the LG probably doesn't have the business card scanner which I know could be a deciding factor for many people.


Flip phones are the best... :headbang2 :haha: :Party: :Party: :Party:

[Jake]

My child likes the slider type phones and he says they are both pretty close in specs.
Thats J-Shep! :)

[tuolumne]

Like I said earlier I don't care about the A800 or the LG MM-535. The only choice I had was the 5600 and the MM A-700. I only like flip phones. My child likes the slider type phones and he says they are both pretty close in specs. I just wish my 5600 had 20 MB for ringers like the 535. The difference to me seems which do you want a camera or speaker phone with not as good camera because that is the major difference between these phones. Plus like you said the LG probably doesn't have the business card scanner which I know could be a deciding factor for many people.

QVGA display, speaker-independent voice dialing, intenna, USB cable, #777..I could keep going on...

My point is that the A800 does have the features to justify $120 more than the LG.

[txmitch]

Thats J-Shep! :)

He actually had an A800 in his hands yesterday and was getting ready to purchase it. It is a very nice looking phone if you like that type of phone. They didn't have the LG-535 which of course he liked that but Best Buy didn't have that either, I guess they were sold out of those. But either the A800 or LG 535 I don't think you could go wrong with either one of them. I must admit the camera looked pretty sharp in the A800. It's going to be tough to hold out when Samsung comes out with that high end flip phone. Hopefully it will not be for a while because I don't want to start buying phones like the rest of you phone people.

[Matt]

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QVGA display. *giggle*

[txmitch]

QVGA display, speaker-independent voice dialing, intenna, USB cable, #777..I could keep going on...

My point is that the A800 does have the features to justify $120 more than the LG.

In your mind that could be the case along with the ton of people who also got the A800. I bet a lot of these LG MM-535 folks got that phone because of the speaker phone and really didn't care if they got less of a camera. The screen is probably a little better but that was not something they all wanted either. I asked Sel1965 about his A800 and he also had the 535 and 5600. He said the deciding factor for him if I remember was the screen and better camera because that is what he wanted. He didn't say the LG was a piece of crap but was very nice.You may think your phone is better, that's fine but the LG 535 people like their phones just as much as you do. There is a web site called Phonescoop.com and I am sure you are familiar with it. The LG was rated higher by the users than the A800. That doesn't make it any better but it's obvious that we all have different opionions. These folks may want to go buy a 3.2 MP digital camera with the extra money they save.

[txmitch]

Flip phones are the best... :headbang2 :haha: :Party: :Party: :Party:

You are a very smart man.

[Jaggrey]

In your mind that could be the case along with the ton of people who also got the A800. I bet a lot of these LG MM-535 folks got that phone because of the speaker phone and really didn't care if they got less of a camera. The screen is probably a little better but that was not something they all wanted either. I asked Sel1965 about his A800 and he also had the 535 and 5600. He said the deciding factor for him if I remember was the screen and better camera because that is what he wanted. He didn't say the LG was a piece of crap but was very nice.You may think your phone is better, that's fine but the LG 535 people like their phones just as much as you do. There is a web site called Phonescoop.com and I am sure you are familiar with it. The LG was rated higher by the users than the A800. That doesn't make it any better but it's obvious that we all have different opionions. These folks may want to go buy a 3.2 MP digital camera with the extra money they save.
I can vouch for wanting the LG simply because although it wasn't the best camera on a phone it was a huge improvement over what I was coming from. The question to me wasn't whether or not the added features of the A800 were worth the price difference but more of if I really cared.... to that the answer is no. The LG had all I wanted and the A800 had nothing I wanted over the LG so that's what I got and I'm happy with my decision.

[CoreyTheGent]

Texas Mitch, I look forward to having you around more often.

[theclerk74]

so, uhhh, does anyone have anymore UI shots? :)

[Matt]

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so, uhhh, does anyone have anymore UI shots? :)

The pics have been posted.

[G-Unit_4900]

QVGA display, speaker-independent voice dialing, intenna, USB cable, #777..I could keep going on...

How the hell is an intenna a feature its a cheap way to save money on headsets...less parts. Plus who wants a low signal and cannot do anything about it. When my signal is low, like everyone else, i raise it and more times than not go up at least one bar. :headbang2

[sel1965]

How the hell is an intenna a feature its a cheap way to save money on headsets...less parts. Plus who wants a low signal and cannot do anything about it. When my signal is low, like everyone else, i raise it and more times than not go up at least one bar. :headbang2


Signal strength on my a800 is just as good as it is on my 5600! I like not having a antenna to have to mess with!

[tuolumne]

How the hell is an intenna a feature its a cheap way to save money on headsets...less parts. Plus who wants a low signal and cannot do anything about it. When my signal is low, like everyone else, i raise it and more times than not go up at least one bar. :headbang2

Do you realize that including an internal antenna is a lot more complicated, internally, than to just stick a huge extendable one on? The fact that Samsung will be including one on every handset they sell is a feat in itself. Also, you obviously haven't used the A800 if you think extending a huge antenna gets you better reception...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/tuolumne03/intenna.jpg

[fatboy]

i had better signal with my a800 thou i think my 5600 is faulty the techs said its fine but its gonna cause me to toss it for a new phone ..... POS :bang:

[suneeboyboy]

Plus like you said the LG probably doesn't have the business card scanner which I know could be a deciding factor for many people.

:haha: yeah a FACTOR indeed

[suneeboyboy]

i had better signal with my a800 thou i think my 5600 is faulty the techs said its fine but its gonna cause me to toss it for a new phone ..... POS :bang:

Maybe you should get a Treo.

[Jonacell]

Or the LG 535.

I want to try out a treo someday.

[Jaggrey]

I was impressed with the intenna on the Nokia 6225 when I had it. That had me convinced that intennas are nothing to worry about.

[txmitch]

My kid has a LG325 and that had an intenna and it didn't seem to do as good.

[tuolumne]

Try the Sony Ericcson T608, Nokia PM-6225/3205 or the Samsung MM-A800. All get top-notch RF performance, all have intennas.

[macaddiict]

It worries me a little that the intenna can't be moved away from the head... and is easier to cover with your hand. Even if cell phones are perfectly harmless, I'd assume most people want to keep as much radiation as possible outside of their skulls... which seems like it would be harder to do when you can't even extend it.