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Wow, nice. I wish we had access to all the cool devices here in the US. That is an interesting d-pad. Can you tell a difference between the 2.8" screen and the 2.4" screen?
Originally posted by smeg36 Wow, nice. I wish we had access to all the cool devices here in the US. That is an interesting d-pad. Can you tell a difference between the 2.8" screen and the 2.4" screen?
The 2.4" screen is noticeably smaller, but the readability has not been sacrificed - crisp and bright.
The d-pad ROTATES, by the way, sort of like iPod clickwheel.
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Any chance I could get you to crack the camera module out of your 4300 and send it to me? We in the US will not be receiving the cam version of the i730, but it should be an easy swap, no?
Originally posted by wesley96 Well, if the mainboard has a place to plug the module in, I guess if there's a surplus of modules somewhere we could try..
Could there be a parts distributor over there with replacement camera modules? (not kidding) Can you forward a contact?
I would be interested in ordering a "replacement" camera for my "broken" one.
The software extracted from the M4300 could be planted to i730 if this 'surplus camera' plugged into it will work with it. The problem is getting the camera, and Samsung won't just let me buy the extra camera. Hmm... -_-;;
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Originally posted by wesley96 The software extracted from the M4300 could be planted to i730 if this 'surplus camera' plugged into it will work with it. The problem is getting the camera, and Samsung won't just let me buy the extra camera. Hmm... -_-;;
Float the "I dropped my phone and it broke the lens" problem. Then tell them that you have all "sensitive" data on the phone and can't send it back. Ask about authorized repair center or replacement module. If they tell you that that would "void the warranty" tell them it's "ok" cause you have have money to burn.
I feel it is necessary to warn you guys not to buy from this company. The PDAs look nice but if you ever have problems - you're in big trouble. I deal with them anymore so I have basically given up on the 600$ I spent on the PDA they sold me.
I purchased an x301 from them in the summer of 2004. Shortly after, it required service and again 4 times until it was replaced in March 2005. I had demanded my money back but they ignored me and replaced it. The new unit then required service about a month later for the same problems as the first unit. It dialed the wrong speed dial numbers, turned off when buttons were pushed, had very poor reception, to name the major issues.
They still refuse to refund me even though again, in August it had the same issues. They tested it and said there is no problem and that the model is stable. They said there were no problems this time around, but nonetheless, it was serviced, updated and so on.
Be careful if you ever consider buying their products. They have some good features, but the faults can cause you some big problems - like calling the wrong people.
Looks like KyleKorea posted the entry above (signed up just to post it, too!) in my blog as well, so I'll do a simple copy-and-paste, too.
The previous model, X301, indeed had some technical issues in some cases, although in my experience the X301 never had any problems with the power or dialing. Looks like the problems described above is directly caused by a faulty CDMA module.
I am not doubting KyleKorea's claim (Cyberbank's outsourced service centers leave much to be desired, even in my experience), but to Cyberbank's defense the past models did not have nearly as much issues, and as I see it the trouble arose when X301 became too popular for the company to handle and things got out of hand. Mind you, I've either used or known closely about PDA phones from other companies as well, and they had their own can of worms and reports of suboptimal treatment by the service centers from other users.
If Cyberbank had learned anything while dealing with X301, then I'm thinking X501 would fare much better.
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From Samsung MITs-M330 to Cyberbank CP-X501: half a decade of PDA phone love & hate. I keep a blog, too.
I posted not because the unit isn't fun and full of good things; The service they offer is hopeless. It wasn't even outsourced the last few times I delt with them. It went straight to the company.
I've had other PDAs and have had much better warranty service.
Just warning you guys about the effects after you buy the unit.
I hope your 501 is much more stable and if you do have problems, I cross my fingers for you.
Yes, I do fully agree their service really needs to get overhauled. I have talked to the managers at Cyberbank directly about this issue a few times, and they know the problem, and I hope they get their acts together. I don't have the heart to see another homegrown PDA enterprise fail after Cellvic went down the tubes.
By the way, the X501 I have is, as apparent in my articles, a 'beta test' unit. It's actually working well, considering the status. Phone works as intended, as are the bundled apps, most of the time. There are minor blemishes, but I've reported the problems and they were to apply the fixes to the final production version. It should be interesting how that 'final' version does now, since it has just begun shipping this week! We should see if anything major pops up in a month.
I'm contemplating whether I should just keep the beta hardware or have Cyberbank replace it with the final hardware. Right now, I'm thinking of using the beta until it breaks, THEN have it exchanged for a new one.
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From Samsung MITs-M330 to Cyberbank CP-X501: half a decade of PDA phone love & hate. I keep a blog, too.
Cyberbank CP-X501 (small! new! Korean!)
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We in the US will not be receiving the cam version of the i730, but it should be an easy swap, no?
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