Samsung F480, Expandable storage maximum, cases and skins... |
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 May 12 2008, 18:59
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Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II  |
I didn't know quite where to put this as the upcoming Samsung F480 doesn't really qualify as a smartphone yet it stands apart from basic phones. (See pic below)
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_f480-review-236p2.php It is due to be released in the UK from the 19th of May 9 (7 days time) yet I can't yet find a precise figure on the maximum memory card it'll accept. Some sites cite 4GB memory cards as the maximum, whereas the Samsung manual quotes 8GB (Page 18): http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/co...1.3_080428.pdf So does anyone know the maximum storage card this phone will take with certainty? I was also wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase cases, screen protectors and cases for the upcoming Samsung F480 (7 days now till its release). I've searched long and hard on the internet but have only managed to find Durasec screen protectors off Amazon. |
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May 12 2008, 21:58
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 Peanut Brain  Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,358 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): iPhone 8Gb. Athena, C600 |
If if it takes 4 or 8 Gb Micro cards it means it can take SDHC cards and currently 4 or 8 Gb is the max - but bigger will come out with time and it should be able to take those.
Not a phone I'd be interested in but each to his own! Have fun! -------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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May 12 2008, 23:04
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
QUOTE(Confucious @ May 12 2008, 21:58)  If if it takes 4 or 8 Gb Micro cards it means it can take SDHC cards and currently 4 or 8 Gb is the max - but bigger will come out with time and it should be able to take those. Not a phone I'd be interested in but each to his own! Have fun! Thanks Confucious. I have the MDA Vario III (TyTN II) but have come to the conclusion that it sucks. Out of curiousity, why is the Samsung F480 not a phone you'd be interested in? It has a 5MP camera, and have now confirmed it has an 8GB memory card storage on its downloaded manual, Radio with RDS and is pretty slim, ect ect |
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May 12 2008, 23:10
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Nice little device, one for the other half me thinks.
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May 13 2008, 06:00
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
QUOTE(awarner (MVP) @ May 12 2008, 23:10) Nice little device, one for the other half me thinks. So in essence, you believe the Samsung F480 to be feminine? What exactly definesa feminine phone in your opinion? I have no issue with it because I'm female myself and I'm tired of the McChunky MDA Vario III which is practically a brick. Just so you know, its not yet released but will be from the 19th of May (6 days time) It certainly seems to be much more highly rated than the Kaiser and with good reason too. Enjoy your lagging unreliable HTC devices; I'll be moving onto bigger and better things better known as Samsung! |
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May 13 2008, 06:27
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,358 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): iPhone 8Gb. Athena, C600 |
QUOTE(246810 @ May 13 2008, 00:04) Out of curiousity, why is the Samsung F480 not a phone you'd be interested in? I use my phone for Push email, internet browsing and a lot more than just a camera (although this one does seem to have a great one) and music. With 7.2 Mb HSDPA the F480 has the fastest download speeds available but I have no idea what browser it has or if it can do push email or how many third party programs will be available for it (I use a lot). If the features it has are the ones you want then it looks a great phone - go for it. Let us know what you think when you get it, could you do a review? -------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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May 14 2008, 11:03
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 Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 16 Joined: 15th July 2003 From: Bristol, UK Member No.: 10,127 Device(s): Touch Diamond, TYTN II |
Guys,
The sgh-f480 phone is not a smartphone, its a touch screen standard mobile. It has an Access Browser, Samsung OS, I couldn't get Java apps running on it ( Jad, Jar) and only supports headsets and file transfer for Bluetooth so forget trying to pair a BT GPS. If you are interested in adding apps or games forget it. The touch input tries to mimic the Iphone but is not as slick. it claims to be a music device but you can only use the supplied Samsung connector headset. The 5MP camera does create good photos though. It has email but only via standard pop3. No Hotmail. One for those looking for a good standard camera phone. It's also a fingerprint magnet though! the battery life is very impressive though, outlasted my SE K800i. -------------------- It was only a matter of time..................
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May 16 2008, 12:58
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
QUOTE(Confucious @ May 13 2008, 06:27) <br />I use my phone for Push email, internet browsing and a lot more than just a camera (although this one does seem to have a great one) and music. With 7.2 Mb HSDPA the F480 has the fastest download speeds available but I have no idea what browser it has or if it can do push email or how many third party programs will be available for it (I use a lot).<br /><br />If the features it has are the ones you want then it looks a great phone - go for it.<br /><br />Let us know what you think when you get it, could you do a review?<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />I've been wondering about third party programmes myself.... I will do a review, but that expect anything breath taking. I did fin this is depth review however: http://www.digeverything.com/materials/news/367.html And yes, I certainly think I will be getting it but it looks like the release date has been pushed even further back now |
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May 16 2008, 13:05
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
QUOTE(8ball @ May 14 2008, 11:03) <br />Guys,<br /><br />The sgh-f480 phone is not a smartphone, its a touch screen standard mobile. <br />It has an Access Browser, Samsung OS, I couldn't get Java apps running on it ( Jad, Jar) and only supports headsets and file transfer for Bluetooth so forget trying to pair a BT GPS. If you are interested in adding apps or games forget it. The touch input tries to mimic the Iphone but is not as slick. it claims to be a music device but you can only use the supplied Samsung connector headset. The 5MP camera does create good photos though. It has email but only via standard pop3. No Hotmail.<br />One for those looking for a good standard camera phone. It's also a fingerprint magnet though! the battery life is very impressive though, outlasted my SE K800i.<br /> <br /><br /><br />Yep, I'm aware its not a smartphone but still has a plethora of features which is what has attracted me to the phone. As for external GPS and if what you say is true, I wasn't planning to use this and I barely ever use it on my MDA Vario III. Google maps on the internet will more than sufficient to get me from point A to Point B. As for being prohibited from downloading games and apps, are you sure because phones released from years ago allow you to download games... And I also think that the phone can play music with more than the supplied connector headset. I've viewed quite a few bluetooth stereo headphones will assert that they are compatible with the Samsung F480. And as for the fingerprints, you're certainly correct; however I will aim to look for a slim and fitting protector |
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May 16 2008, 17:51
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,358 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): iPhone 8Gb. Athena, C600 |
If it does what you want then go for it! It looks a nice phone if it has the features you want, whens the latest release date though?
-------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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May 17 2008, 12:37
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
QUOTE(Confucious @ May 16 2008, 18:51) If it does what you want then go for it! It looks a nice phone if it has the features you want, whens the latest release date though? Vodafone have announced May 29th as their release date: http://blog.phoneslimited.co.uk/2008/05/13...e-release-date/ Carfone warehouse have pushed it back further but I don't know when. I think it is fair enough to say that the phone will be available around early June And yes, it is a nice phone and it has the features I want |
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May 17 2008, 13:02
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,358 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): iPhone 8Gb. Athena, C600 |
Gives you plenty of time to sort out which network and data plan you want then
 Good luck. -------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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May 17 2008, 22:05
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 108 Joined: 26th September 2007 Member No.: 304,237 Device(s): MDA Vario II |
QUOTE(Confucious @ May 17 2008, 14:02) Gives you plenty of time to sort out which network and data plan you want then Good luck. Thanks for the good luck! Yup, plenty of time. I’ve decided on 3 on pay as you go with a top up of £15 per month with the £5 per month internet access. But hey, because I’ll be buying it sim unlocked, I can easily switch the sim card if I'm not satisfied with 3. |
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May 18 2008, 08:33
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Peanut Brain Group: MoDaCo Plus Posts: 6,358 Joined: 10th September 2004 From: Surrey, England Member No.: 56,072 Device(s): iPhone 8Gb. Athena, C600 |
Any idea of the cost of it SIM free? Why not grt it subsidised on a contract? I normally by my phones off eBay because they are cheap and I allready have a very good contract (I pay £20.51 for flext35 and W'n'W Plus) but if I wanted a new phone and didn't already have a contract I'd probably get one.
Three used to be awful but I've heard a lot of good things about them recently so they are definitely worth a try. Hope they work for you! -------------------- He who asks a question looks foolish for 5 minutes. He who doesn't ask a question remains foolish forever.
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