Motorola A780
The bottom line.
Finally got mail to work! You need the ACTUAL IP ADDRESS (xx.xxx.xxx.xx), etc. One specific (number) IP address for the "Send"/SMTP setting and one for the "Receive"/POP3 or IMAP setting. Then it will work flawlessly. Social-engineer it if you have to get it from a larger provider; that's basically what I had to do for a couple of my email accounts.
Also, downloaded a browser by Reqwireless that is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING in combination with the speed of EDGE with this phone. After I set up the web access with this phone using the Opera browser, it really only showed/allowed content through mMode (ATTWS), which is piddly compared to what the A780 is capable of. Reqwireless Webviewer (reqwireless.com) looks literally just like on a PC monitor - and lightning quick! (A tip: when first starting up Reqwireless Webviewer, go to a URL or something you've bookmarked, then go again; sometimes the first time shows nothing, but something they say their working on).
I finally got everything else configured on this phone and working fine - AND I LOVE IT!
-256MB Trans-Flash Card from Tigerdirect.com for all those MP3s, video, pics, games, etc.
-Took one of my extra Palm screen savers and measured and cut it to fit the screen, which I forsee getting alot of use - I highly recommend it!
-Sony Ericsson HBH-600 Bluetooth headset works flawlessly with it, including voice commands
-Personallized the shortcuts and the menus, wallpapers, color schemes, ring styles, etc.
-This thing can read your email to you in voice mode!!!!!
-Got an Java-based Book Reader called Jedi Reader from www.beiks.net that actually displays Palm eBooks; now I can read books on the subway with my phone!
-Several Java-based games (anything Java works with this phone, so options are more extensive than most realize!), and they look great with the phone's 3D graphics capabilities
-Syncs perfectly with Outlook 2003 after a few minor tweaks: easy via sync cable OR Bluetooth.
-Easy to turn off antenna (phone radio) for planes or meetings
-MP3 player runs through the included RealPlayer app, and sounds great! Get an adaptor at Radioshack since your iPod phones won't fit in the smaller headphone jack (no worries...)
-Leetle "hydrolic-like" action stylus rocks! it's so cool!
-EVERYONE WHO SEES IT (on the subway, on the street, at cafes, at funerals, etc., etc.) EITHER BLATANTLY STARES AT THIS SEXYY-A$$ PHONE OR ACTUALLY ASKS ABOUT IT. it's the best-looking smartphone ever designed (look at the Treo 650, Moto MPX, SE P910: all FREAKIN' CLUNKY AND UGLY!). I had an important-looking "suit" offer me $1000 for my A780 at a cafe; not sure if he was serious, but after configuring this baby perfectly, it's not leaving my sight!
Big Negative: My girlfriend is absolutely pissed that she hasn't spent ANY quality time with me since I got my "new damn toy". C'est la vie!
Email me with any input. I'd like to keep in contact with any who have this phone since there's so few of us. Maybe we can start a user's newsletter of some sort...
-Dave
Also, downloaded a browser by Reqwireless that is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING in combination with the speed of EDGE with this phone. After I set up the web access with this phone using the Opera browser, it really only showed/allowed content through mMode (ATTWS), which is piddly compared to what the A780 is capable of. Reqwireless Webviewer (reqwireless.com) looks literally just like on a PC monitor - and lightning quick! (A tip: when first starting up Reqwireless Webviewer, go to a URL or something you've bookmarked, then go again; sometimes the first time shows nothing, but something they say their working on).
I finally got everything else configured on this phone and working fine - AND I LOVE IT!
-256MB Trans-Flash Card from Tigerdirect.com for all those MP3s, video, pics, games, etc.
-Took one of my extra Palm screen savers and measured and cut it to fit the screen, which I forsee getting alot of use - I highly recommend it!
-Sony Ericsson HBH-600 Bluetooth headset works flawlessly with it, including voice commands
-Personallized the shortcuts and the menus, wallpapers, color schemes, ring styles, etc.
-This thing can read your email to you in voice mode!!!!!
-Got an Java-based Book Reader called Jedi Reader from www.beiks.net that actually displays Palm eBooks; now I can read books on the subway with my phone!
-Several Java-based games (anything Java works with this phone, so options are more extensive than most realize!), and they look great with the phone's 3D graphics capabilities
-Syncs perfectly with Outlook 2003 after a few minor tweaks: easy via sync cable OR Bluetooth.
-Easy to turn off antenna (phone radio) for planes or meetings
-MP3 player runs through the included RealPlayer app, and sounds great! Get an adaptor at Radioshack since your iPod phones won't fit in the smaller headphone jack (no worries...)
-Leetle "hydrolic-like" action stylus rocks! it's so cool!
-EVERYONE WHO SEES IT (on the subway, on the street, at cafes, at funerals, etc., etc.) EITHER BLATANTLY STARES AT THIS SEXYY-A$$ PHONE OR ACTUALLY ASKS ABOUT IT. it's the best-looking smartphone ever designed (look at the Treo 650, Moto MPX, SE P910: all FREAKIN' CLUNKY AND UGLY!). I had an important-looking "suit" offer me $1000 for my A780 at a cafe; not sure if he was serious, but after configuring this baby perfectly, it's not leaving my sight!
Big Negative: My girlfriend is absolutely pissed that she hasn't spent ANY quality time with me since I got my "new damn toy". C'est la vie!
Email me with any input. I'd like to keep in contact with any who have this phone since there's so few of us. Maybe we can start a user's newsletter of some sort...
-Dave
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I just picked up one of these last week and I love it. I think it would be great to start a user group or something of the like....
I actually work for Sprint and use a 650, but I think this phone is superior to the 650 in many ways -- I think in getting the word out about it quite a following could be developed, since it is such a great product.
I'm down for whatever, email me thru phonescoop if you have some ideas.
I actually work for Sprint and use a 650, but I think this phone is superior to the 650 in many ways -- I think in getting the word out about it quite a following could be developed, since it is such a great product.
I'm down for whatever, email me thru phonescoop if you have some ideas.
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wattsdr said:
you still like your A780?
very much still like it -- I am about to give it a good test by taking it with me to Egypt for 2 weeks. we'll see how the ancient lands take to this modern marvel.
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