Sharp GX-20 review

[Michael]

I first heard of the of the Sharp GX-20 from Eldar of Mobile-Review.com in March. Eldar, Sean, and I were having lunch in Hannover at the CeBIT press center. I hadn't heard of it before, and Sharp didn't have it on display. Eldar just told me to ask for a particular person, and tell them I would like to see the GX-20.

Which is what I did.

The GX-20 review has been posted. Video clips included. Even one of me, with my oh so lovely voice....

http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=464

[Avenger]

Great review. Ordered few days ago my GX20, expecting it here tomorrow :D Can't wait to get play with it.

[Michael]

I'm sure you'll love it. I would really like to own one of those....

Post back in this thread with anything interesting you find once you start playing with it. I know I missed stuff since I had only 24 hours with the device.

[Avenger]

Will do. I'm especially eager to see the new screen. I have this old T68i now and the screen is beginning to look like s**t compared to these new mobiles.

[Susan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Michael
[B]The GX-20 review has been posted.

Having spent many hours looking at cell phone + camera options, the Sharp GX-20 looks fantastic! I can see why you are so enamored with it. But is it available in the US? Where/Are there plans for it to be? I haven't been able to find it other than in Europe.

There are also reviews of this phone at www.guardian.co.uk ("with its quality camera and superb resolution screen, it will seriously up the ante in the camera phone market") and www.mobilestreams.com (which mentions "You still have the same difficulties with the split screen as the GX-10 in that aligning the soft keys on the top screen and the hard buttons to select them on the bottom half of the phone requires concentration-which is inevitable given the design") and a thread at www.hilfe-forum.info.

[Michael]

I don't understand the problems they refer to with the softkeys and the screen. No clue.

As to where it is available....currently only from Vodafone. That means that if you want it in the US, you'll need to get one from an online retailer/importer - which is how I got mine.

http://www.4cellular.com/

They don't have them in stock, to the best of my knowledge, but they can get them.

[Michael]

Minor update to the review. Turns out that you can add words to the T9 dictionary just by switching it off and entering a new word.

That picks off one of the few complaints I had for the phone.

[The Roo]

The GX-20 is very cool. You're right about the screen, & the camera brings out strong, bright, vibrant photos- again thanks to the quality of Sharp's screen.

I particularly liked the disco effect of the light! Flashes in time with the ringtone (even when it's on vibrate!), with various colours to chooses from. The texting is much better to use than the Panasonic GD-87, which I found lagged behind when texting fast.

Another neat feature I found was the fact that you can assign ringtones as keypad tones, ie. every time a button is pressed you get polyphonic rendition of Beyonce's latest hit (or whichever tone you've downloaded) instead of the usual blips & clicks.

Video-ing was nice, although I prefer it on my 7650 for some reason- not sure why. Both the camera and the video camera I found lagged behind by about a second when moving around (not even moving around all that fast)- a little more so than on other camera phones. It's noticable but not off-putting.

All in all, a very very cool mobile. Shame about no bluetooth, but I don't think it matters all that much with this phone. It's just a fun, neat mobile.
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ps. oh yeah, regarding that 'fixed pixel' on screen on the model you had, you were just unlucky. Mine never had that problem.

One thing the GX-20 is not, though, is small. No wonder when you consider the features it packs, but still potentially an issue for some people. It fit my pocket just fine, but as you can see in the photos later in the story, it is not altogether petite.
You made out like it was gonna be huge! The size isn't a problem. No worse than the GX-10 or Panny's GD-87. No problem at all.

Infra-red sucks though! But only because it weren't working. I don't even think you can send photos to other mobiles direct! All you can do is send them to a PC, then re-send them to the other mobile, as far as I can figure out. Have to talk to someone about that.

[noahb]

Micheal, If i ordered this phone for use in the us(i live in minnesota) would i be able to use t-mobiles T-Zones? and that type of stuff?

[Michael]

Not likely, unless the company selling them was selling one with an unlocked WAP browser and all that.

[jim]

Just a couple of questions regarding the GX20

Can you answer and end calls by using the flip on the GX20?

If you have your contacts numbers stored in the phone with the international prefix (example +61409 XXX XXX instead of 0409 XXX XXX) does the phone recognise them and show the contacts name instead of just the number of the incoming call?

Because I read a review about the GX10 and they stated that the phone suffered these problems, I was wandering if they had been fixed on the GX20

[The Roo]

Jim, the GX-20 hasn't got an 'active' flip in the sense that it's not able to answer/end calls by opening/closing the clamshell. However, you've got the 'any key' answer option, & you're able to reject incoming calls via the side keys when closed (and answer calls the same way when using the included handsfree earpiece).

Regarding the International prefix thing, the GX-20 recognizes them & the related caller ID name/photo comes up- so no problems there.

[jim]

Thanks for answering my questions Roo :)

[simon]

I am going to update my nokia 7650 soon and like the look of the gx-20 because of the picture quality- i currently use my camera function a lot. I'n not sure whether to go for the sharp or hold out for the nokia 6600.
My main worry about the sharp is the memory capacity. As far as i can see the phone has only 2mb of memory which can't go far with higher resolution pictures. Can anyone tell me if this is correct and if they have found the memory sufficient.
Also i wonder if anyone has been able to try both the sharp gx-20 and the nokia 6600 who could offer some comparisons?

[Michael]

"High resolution"? It is a VGA camera. The images are only 35 to 45K in size. That means with other junk loaded you should still be able to get 30+ photos on the camera.

Personally I can't see where you would need more than that.

In any event, the display quality (and likely the camera quality) of the 6600 won't match up to the GX-20. But the 6600 will have a lot of other things going for it (OS, Bluetooth, etc).

[LoGiKZ]

Yeah! this phone really rockz :)

just one little question...i'm trying to connect via infra-red with my laptop and i can't do it... the program is always trying to connect with the phone but it can't :confused: (i use the sharp gx20 handset manager wich came with the phone)....please somebody help me! it's kind of urgent. Thnks in advance ;)

[Michael]

I had a similar problem.

You need to go into the top right menu (I forget what it is called). There is a section called PC-Link. Run that, set it for IR, and try again.

[The Roo]

SIMON:
Photo-wise, 2mb limitation won't matter. But when you start using the video-recording feature and start installing all your java applications- that's when you'll start to get frustrated with only 2mb's to play with. I think the 7650 has 4mb internal memory (I could be wrong), so if you're currently frustrated with the lack of memory on your Nokia the Sharp won't do you much good.

Haven't held/played with the Nokia 6600 but I know it will be a little more advanced in terms of features (except the screen/camera) with XHTML browser, bluetooth, 6mb internal memory + you can add more memory with the memory card slot.

If you don't mind the size of your 7650 & want the advanced features, wait for the 6600. But you'll have to sacrifice the camera quality. Can't have it all... unfortunatley.

LOGIKZ:
Yeah I've been having the exact same problem. Always trying to connect but never does! F**king frustrating!! I tried activating Infra-red, and also tried via Michael's PC-link way, but I get nothing. I'm not even able to send photo's via infra-red to other mobiles! How much does that suck!

[Michael]

Video clips that the GX-20 makes are pretty small, only about the size of two VGA photos. 90K or so. Not bad.

[LoGiKZ]

The Roo: i agree with you in all terms....this is frustating :mad: in this review they said that it was capable of transfering pictures, tones, etc and vodafone claim that too...i just wonder how they do it?? :confused: plz Michael help us....or someone....:( Thanks in advance!

But ignoring this little detail, the gx20 rulz! :cool:

[Michael]

I can't help you more than I have. I told you what I did. I had to use the PC-Link option in the applications menu (or whatever it is called). There was no further trick.

[The Roo]

Don't know if this is true or not, but I've been told by a management-level staff member of a Vodafone store that the Infra-Red on the GX-20 has been disabled and that, apparently, all Sharp's UK mobile's infra-red have been disabled! I don't have another Sharp mobile to test this so I can only go by this information. Something to do with cutting costs- or maybe the guy at Vodafone couldn't be arsed to exchange my 'faulty' GX-20. Why would Sharp include details of Infra-red in their specs, and include infra-red compatible PC software with the product? Is this a ploy for consumers to pay an extra £30 for the PC data-cable, or is this just bulls**t from a sales guy? (I personally think it's the latter). I can't get through to Sharp directly to ask them.

LOGIKZ, since you also have a GX-20, do a little enquiring yourself at your local Vodafone if you can to confirm/deny this and let me know.

[LoGiKZ]

Michael: thnks any way ;)

The Roo: i've asked to vodafone about that and they say that must be a problem of my infra-red device or my sharp, but curiously i've a friend working at vodafone and he said to me that they have blocked the damn iv...i'm from portugal, so i believe that also in my country vodafone have locked the IV of the sharp (like gx10) in a way that we can not use it to send and receive data such as images, java stuff, poli tones, etc etc... i don't understand their policy!!:mad: i really am starting to hate vodafone because of that, they don't have the right to do such a thing...blocking our possibilities to enjoy all the phone functions :confused: especially the main ones like organize contacts, transfer pics etc... I'M REALLY MAD :mad:

i love the phone, but i'm already thinking of selling it :(
oh well...it's life!

plz sombody help us! thnks again in advance...

[Sid]

Originally posted by LoGiKZ
Michael: thnks any way ;)

The Roo: i've asked to vodafone about that and they say that must be a problem of my infra-red device or my sharp, but curiously i've a friend working at vodafone and he said to me that they have blocked the damn iv...i'm from portugal, so i believe that also in my country vodafone have locked the IV of the sharp (like gx10) in a way that we can not use it to send and receive data such as images, java stuff, poli tones, etc etc... i don't understand their policy!!:mad: i really am starting to hate vodafone because of that, they don't have the right to do such a thing...blocking our possibilities to enjoy all the phone functions :confused: especially the main ones like organize contacts, transfer pics etc... I'M REALLY MAD :mad:

i love the phone, but i'm already thinking of selling it :(
oh well...it's life!

plz sombody help us! thnks again in advance...

They do it so that you are forced to download all your ringtones etc from Vodafone Live. Pretty pathetic of them, really.

[The Roo]

:mad:

[LoGiKZ]

yes i must say that to....pathetic!! :mad: i will try today with a new IV device...let's wait and see ;)

[LoGiKZ]

Hey guys i dit it!!1 yeah!! it works.... i found a new iv device that really works ureiiii lol my device is Sigmatel USB-IV just search for sigmatel in www.google.com and you'll see it :D just beautiful hehe i can tranfer fotos, ringtones, everything :p

[LoGiKZ]

and Michael by the way...the menu you are talking about in the right corner is "aplications" ;) thnks

[The Roo]

Good to hear.
I'm already using a USB IR adapter with no luck- but it's cool. I'm transferring to my PC via a data cable. Good ol' reliable cable connection.

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Stupid Vodafone... with their stupid IR blocking...

... making me pay stupid £30 for cable... ...

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... ... ...stupid vodafone...

[Crippen]

With respect to the IRDA, if you check this forum board -- http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=43

I've asked some other guys who've purchased the Vodaphone version and they are having no troubles whatsoever. So, maybe it's a question of configuration? One person is using a standard Mobile Action MA-620 (but the baud speed has to be set at 57600) -- maybe that's the trick? Anyhow, maybe you guys could ask them what they did, they are transferring pics, ringtones, and wallpapers without a hitch using IRDA.

hope this helps.

[The Roo]

Interesting how there weren't too many IR problems from users in that forum. They confirmed that the previous models (GX-10, GX10i) had their IR disabled. It could well be the same for UK Vodafone models, including the GX-20. I'm not entirely convinced on this matter, though. I need to try a few more things first.

One CANNOT use the IR to transfer files to and from other phones though.
I was right about one thing at least.

[Crippen]

Originally posted by The Roo
Interesting how there weren't too many IR problems from users in that forum. They confirmed that the previous models (GX-10, GX10i) had their IR disabled. It could well be the same for UK Vodafone models, including the GX-20. I'm not entirely convinced on this matter, though. I need to try a few more things first.


I was right about one thing at least.

I do BELIEVE that they all bought the UK Vodaphone models too .. does Vodaphone exist elsewhere also? Germany perhaps? If so, maybe THOSE models aren't locked... just a guess at this point.

[LoGiKZ]

Crippen: My phone is not locked after all...i'm from portugal.
The Roo: your phone should not be locked too, try to go into the Aplications menu and then pc link, choose infra red and then try to connnect... after this tell me something about it ok?

Cheers ;)

[DubWireless]

i'd hang on and wait to see what the SonyEricsson Z600 is like or even some of the new Microsoft SmartPhone clam-shells before even contemplating this - sure the screen is impressive - but it's not an feature rich OS and it will be riddled with Vodafone Live! customisations - i'd pass immediately - if you want more than bog standard functionality then hold out for something better...

[The Roo]

OK. My GX-20 was faulty in more ways than one. The directional menu keys as well as the centre button stopped responding yesterday. So did the side keys. Well, that's not entirely true. They did work... if you pounded two/three keys together at the same time! Obviously thats not really practical. I exchanged it this morning and, going via the PC link method, I'm happy to report the IR works.

It's different to the way IR communicates on my Nokia 7650. With that one you just keep the IR in range and you're still able to roam around your mobile menu/apps. With the GX-20, there is a constant link between mobile & PC with the GX-20 stuck on the IR link screen; all transferring & communication is arranged via the PC Handset Manager. Not as practical as the Nokia, but I wouldn't say it's annoying either- it's fine.

As for waiting for a Smartphone to buying the GX-20, remember that you can't really compare the two. The GX-20 is a mobile phone, plain & simple. Smartphone's are like mobile pocket PC's, with net-browsing, true email, microsoft mobile-specific applications, etc.- bridging the gap between mobile & PDA.

You can however compare the Sharp GX-20 to SE's Z600. Camera/Screen-wise, it's no contest; and is there a video-recorder app on the Z600? In it's defence, there is Bluetooth. And the Menu system is arguably better- not that the Sharp is bad, of course.

[DubWireless]

Originally posted by The Roo
As for waiting for a Smartphone to buying the GX-20, remember that you can't really compare the two.

true - i wasn't doing a direct comparison though - just saying if you want more than bog standard functionality then hold out for something better...

e.g. - loads of people rushed out to get the GX-10 here - due to the high profile ads and it being pushed ahead of the other handsets buy the staff at the Vodafone Live! demos - when i showed them the 7650 afterwards and the enhanced and expandable OS the majority were disappoined with the decision they had made

Originally posted by The Roo
You can however compare the Sharp GX-20 to SE's Z600. Camera/Screen-wise, it's no contest; and is there a video-recorder app on the Z600? In it's defence, there is Bluetooth. And the Menu system is arguably better- not that the Sharp is bad, of course.

sure - it would depend on what the person wants out of the phone - and the screen is absolutely amazingly jaw-dropping on the GX-20 - but with it's better feature set and optional accessories the Z600 would still come out in front (imho)

[dahruj]

Do you think the GX-20 is a better phone than the Motorola V600?

[The Roo]

Not that I've used Moto's V600, but on paper it seems that the only things the GX-20 has in it's favour (compared to the V600) is the screen & camera.

Everything else, the V600's features beats it hands down. It's a more sophisticated, more polished handset.

[Crippen]

Hey TheRoo:

Just wondering how you find the RF performance of the Gx-20 as compared to other phones you've owned? What about the voice quality incoming and outgoing ? Any complaints?

Thanks :)

[The Roo]

To be honest with you, I've never 'tested' & compared the RF on any of my phones so I couldn't tell you if the GX-20 rates higher or lower than the T610 or Nokia's 7650, or whatever.

What I can say is that I've never had a problem with it at all. I always seem to have a strong signal, calls never cut out, and incoming/outgoing call quality seems fine. No signs crackles or echoing. Lovely. But then I do live in a city where signal strength is expected to be strong.

I've always wondered about that. When people get sh*t reception on their mobile they blame either their network or their mobile. Both probably are a factor, but like when I read reviews that say reception on the mobile in question was poor compared to their previous mobile, it gives the impression that that'll be the case on that model wherever you buy it. The T610 is an example here. I have no problem with it's reception, but others stated they had poor reception and blamed the phone.

I've rambled long enough. VIVA KANOUTE!

[Crippen]

Originally posted by The Roo
To be honest with you, I've never 'tested' & compared the RF on any of my phones so I couldn't tell you if the GX-20 rates higher or lower than the T610 or Nokia's 7650, or whatever.

What I can say is that I've never had a problem with it at all. I always seem to have a strong signal, calls never cut out, and incoming/outgoing call quality seems fine. No signs crackles or echoing. Lovely. But then I do live in a city where signal strength is expected to be strong.

I've always wondered about that. When people get sh*t reception on their mobile they blame either their network or their mobile. Both probably are a factor, but like when I read reviews that say reception on the mobile in question was poor compared to their previous mobile, it gives the impression that that'll be the case on that model wherever you buy it. The T610 is an example here. I have no problem with it's reception, but others stated they had poor reception and blamed the phone.

I've rambled long enough. VIVA KANOUTE!

interesting thoughts :)

For my part, I don't really blame my network -- my tests are based on the same network, different phones, same location. That's how i determine if the RF is 'better' or 'worse' when comparing handsets. Sure, it's not the most scientific method but it's more of a 'real world test' for me :) My basement is the 'deadzone' for me .. I would get 1 bar at MOST on my nokia 6100 and i'd lose the signal. My samsung S300 which was touted as having 'great RF' showed 3 bars in my basement but the call broke up incessantly, it was worse than my Nokia in that respect. My Current phone, a crappy Moto T720 has 5 bars of reception and sound like a landline in my basement :eek: So the same will hold true for my GX-22 -- i will simply do the 'basement test' and see what's up , heehhe. Hopefully it holds up to my T720 :)

Sorry for rambling ;)

[Michael]

That is how I compare, too.

Different phones on the same network in the same location.

I don't put any value on the number of bars displayed, though, since that is just a graphic. Has no real link to the strength of the signal when compared to other devices.

I test it in real world tests - I call my mother. (You should call your mothers too, even if you are not testing phones like me)

It just happens to be good for testing that I am in a weak RF area. But then again, it is only on the 1900 band and the band has a major impact since most phones have multiple antennas inside for the various bands they support.

[Crippen]

indeed (re: different bands, multiple antennas) -- I tend to think my T720 has such good RF in my basement because of the new 850 band .. Rogers AT&T over here has stopped putting up 1900 towers and is instead converting existing tdma towers to gsm 850 (from what the cust.rep told me) -- so either it's the 850 signal that is really strong, or maybe the Moto T720 is just a damn good performer.

In either case, i'll know tomorrow as I'll have my Gx-22 and i'll test it's tri-band capabilities (minus the 850 band) in the same dead-zone.

[Crippen]

Well, my non-scientific test is concluded ;) My GX-22 arrived and looks amazing .. the out-going sound-quality is really good (my gf is my reference as I test out the phones on her) and the RF seems good so far.

However, the RF in the dreaded basement deadzone does not stand up to my T720. It is exactly like my Nokia 6100 , it has one bar and if I can maintain that signal it still sounds great, but I often lost it. The T720 and it's 850 band (and before that my Nokia 3650 and it's 850 band) have rock solid performances there.

Course, I much prefer this quality 1-signal bar to my samsung s300's 3 bars yet the audio broke up constantly and the out-going quality made me sound 'robotic'.

conclusion: I think the 850 band somehow penetrates buildings or underground better .. my two experiences with 850 phones have showed great RF here anyway.

sorry for the ramble.

[The Roo]

stupid question, but you gonna keep the sharp or take it back due to the weak signal in your basement? You gotta be happy with the features at least.

[Crippen]

Originally posted by The Roo
stupid question, but you gonna keep the sharp or take it back due to the weak signal in your basement? You gotta be happy with the features at least.

Not a stupid question at all -- i will keep the phone because i love all it's features (so far). Ideally would have been if it had the 850 band, but otherwise it seems quite strong everywhere else.

But now I am having the same troubles as some of you -- my IRDA doesn't seem to work, :( I can't seem to get it to connect to the handset manager .. sigh.

[Crippen]

Originally posted by The Roo
Good to hear.
I'm already using a USB IR adapter with no luck- but it's cool. I'm transferring to my PC via a data cable. Good ol' reliable cable connection.

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Stupid Vodafone... with their stupid IR blocking...

... making me pay stupid £30 for cable... ...

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... ...

... ... ...stupid vodafone...

Same problem for me with a Mobile Action MA-620. It works perfectly with my nokia phones, yet somehow doesn't with the Sharp. A connection is made at the widows level, but handset manager doesn't recognize it ... :(

[The Roo]

Try being REALLY patient with it. It takes a loooong while for the IR link to establish a connection with the PC.

I can't remember which way round it works:
if it's >turn on IR through PC Link< first, then >open handset manager app< second; or >open handset manager app< then >IR through PC Link<.

I know that sounds really stupid, but then the IR on the GX-20 is really stupid so I wouldn't be surprised if it was fussy as to how it establishes a connection. Either way, give it a bit of time. And keep looking out for a sign on the PC screen that it has connected, as when it happens it doesn't make it obvious.

[Crippen]

Originally posted by The Roo
Try being REALLY patient with it. It takes a loooong while for the IR link to establish a connection with the PC.

I can't remember which way round it works:
if it's >turn on IR through PC Link< first, then >open handset manager app< second; or >open handset manager app< then >IR through PC Link<.

I know that sounds really stupid, but then the IR on the GX-20 is really stupid so I wouldn't be surprised if it was fussy as to how it establishes a connection. Either way, give it a bit of time. And keep looking out for a sign on the PC screen that it has connected, as when it happens it doesn't make it obvious.

Thanks for the tip TheRoo, but it's a no-go for me :(
I've tried both methods, and gave it about 5 minutes each way. I don't think it should take longer, right?

Interestingly enough -- about 1 minute in, the sound from my speaker will be that of the device no longer in IRDA range (i think this is where it attempts to make the connection) -- after that my connection disappears, and then reappears about 10 seconds later. Yet, no connection is ever made in handset manager. this happens both boys... :( Crap...!

where did you get your cable from? and what a finicky ir implemenation, i am disliking it now, lol.

[The Roo]

Shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes. I don't know what to tell you. The whole GX-20 IR thing is just so ridiculous, it's laughable. If you bought it from a shop take it round and ask them to set up a connection on their PC to show you how its done. And then watch as they scratch their heads and come up with lame excuses as to why it doesn't work. Or you might get lucky, who knows.

You can get a data-cable from any good mobile shops that sell accessories. But make sure the software CD you get with it is compatible with your PC specs. No Apple Macs.

[The Roo]

I think it's only fair the blame falls on Sean for this IR fiasco. As I understand it, when sh*t happens Sean's never too far from the scene. There have been rumblings and murmors coming from all sides of the mobile IR community linking Sean to some kind of universal GX-20 IR conspiracy.

That boy's got a lot to answer for...

______________

" Operation 'Strange Fruit' is proceeding according to plan. I expect penetration and aquisition at 2100 hours tomorrow. Hold on...

...f**k off. "

- name the film for 5 points and the character for 2 bonus points.

[Crippen]

Thanks for your help The Roo.

I finally found my problem on this website http://www.matweb-01.com/English/dls-ir.htm#dr

I am not sure if you're using an MA-620 also but the max speed has to be set at 57.6kpbs , the default for most devices is left at 115kbps .. Perhaps your IRDA will work now also?

hope it helps you :)

[Maxima3D]

hey all
i want to know he is more good
sharp GX 10
or nokia 3650

[The Roo]

hi max3d,

well now, the gx-10 is smaller (much more pocket-friendly), and is a nice enough mobile. no major problems, just lacking in 1 or 2 little extra features.
the 3650 has (i think) a nicer camera, & video recorder; but has an awkward keypad and is pretty big for a mobile by today's standards. it does have an arguably better menu system than the gx-10 though.

keep in mind that this thread is for the gx-20, and not for the models you listed. but since you're new i thought i'd be nice and answer your questions for you :)

hope this helps.

[Maxima3D]

and sorry
but i have both money needed for 3650 and sharp gx 10
but who is best for me and compabtable
notice that i am 15 years old
and also who is more good in camera / if you know any information for me say plz
thanx

[mR_CaESaR]

Okay,

I'm just about to purchase my GX20 and also the MA-620 infra red cable, besides ringtones, wallpapers and being able to edit the phonebook, is there any other things that you can do with the GX20 and an irda? eg. Be able to upload games into the phone? Be able to back up sms etc etc.

Coming from a Nokia phone, i was able to do pretty much everything from backing up sms', backing up phonebook, games, apps, ringtones etc etc with Oxygen Manager, so i am wondering if there is a program like that for the GX20.

And also, anyone know where to get GX20 games from?

1 more question, does it use .midi or .wav files for ringtones?

Sorry for the 20 questions, just trying to find out everything about this phone and this place seems like the only place with enough information about the GX20's.

If you can link me to other places where there are forums and stuff about the GX20, please let me know.

Cheers

[The Roo]

with the gx-20's pc software you can sort out contacts, edit photos, and sort out your ringtones. there is also a file manager where you can upload stuff onto your phone and download onto your pc. so in theory you could upload java apps onto the phone, etc. not that i've done it though.
however i don't see a way of backing up sms onto the pc...
... ...no, there isn't an option here.... ...nothing.
i could be wrong of course, but there is nothing in the software to indicate that it can be done.

re:games, i don't know anywhere else apart from vodafone's mobile phone service to download from. no doubt there are places, but its not something i concern myself with. sorry.

re:file format, the pc software covers both midi & wav, as well as yamaha SMAF format (.mmf).

i havent got anymore other links to forums or websites other than what has already been posted in these forums and on mobileburn. stopped looking for new ones a while back. sorry.

[The Roo]

max3d:
15 years old, ay? well, if you dont mind a little extra size and the way it looks, i think you'd have a lot of fun with the nokia 3650. you can play and install new java games, mess about with the video camera, etc. and has bluetooth.
the gx-10 is a little more classy (stylish silver/grey clamshell) & smaller. has camera but no video. no funky case covers. no bluetooth.
camera on both is pretty much the same. one is not really that much better than the other.

so yeah, out of the 2 i recommend the 3650 for you.

but if you don't mind waiting a little more, nokia are about to release a new mobile for the early to mid teens market. click
HERE (http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,,46581,00.html) for more info. it's nothing special, but it looks like a good low-budget fun camera phone.

[Maxima3D]

i have bought sharp gx 10 i
he is good
but if i want to transfer data from computer to it
how
like games and rings
thanks again

[Shotgun]

Originally posted by Maxima3D
i have bought sharp gx 10 i
he is good
but if i want to transfer data from computer to it
how
like games and rings
thanks again

:( HI there Maxima,

Not that I own a GX-20 yet (soon will - next 3 days!!) but if you wanted to transfer to and from the phone to a computer you should have of purchased a gx-20.

The type of transfer that you are wanting is not available for the gx10i

Sorry to disappoint you mate :( :( :(

[Maxima3D]

but was there a site of sharp company
to know more about my mobile
:) :) :)

[Shotgun]

Originally posted by Maxima3D
but was there a site of sharp company
to know more about my mobile
:) :) :)

HI there Maxima3D,

The Sharp Mobile Site is http://www.sharp-mobile.com/

Hope this helps

Dale Winchester

[Sid]

Originally posted by Maxima3D
i have bought sharp gx 10 i
he is good
but if i want to transfer data from computer to it
how
like games and rings
thanks again

Maxima, you should have read my review of the GX-10....I specifically mentioned in it that the IR port doesn't work. Otherwise, the GX-10 is a fun phone, and relatively easy to use.

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by The Roo
with the gx-20's pc software you can sort out contacts, edit photos, and sort out your ringtones. there is also a file manager where you can upload stuff onto your phone and download onto your pc. so in theory you could upload java apps onto the phone, etc. not that i've done it though.
however i don't see a way of backing up sms onto the pc...
... ...no, there isn't an option here.... ...nothing.
i could be wrong of course, but there is nothing in the software to indicate that it can be done.

re:games, i don't know anywhere else apart from vodafone's mobile phone service to download from. no doubt there are places, but its not something i concern myself with. sorry.

re:file format, the pc software covers both midi & wav, as well as yamaha SMAF format (.mmf).

i havent got anymore other links to forums or websites other than what has already been posted in these forums and on mobileburn. stopped looking for new ones a while back. sorry.

I appreciate all your answers, but i have gone out and got the phone and IrDA already, so i found out what the pc software does and what type of ring tones it can handle before i was able to read the post.

Now for a few other questions:

- is there a way of adding to the T9 dictionary? If so, how?
- is there a way of displaying the "length of call" during a conversation on the external display while in handsfree mode? cos i only get the read out "In call" and the persons name "mR_CaESaR"
- Why the hell aren't there lights on the 2 main buttons and the 4 way directional keypad?? gRRRR (probalby something i should ask sharp :D)
- Re: Caller Groups and profiles.
* Is there a way to change the name for profiles?
* How the heck do you assign ringtones for a particular group?

Again, sorry for all these questions, but i have looked in the user manual and i couldn't find any answers to these questions.

[Michael]

Originally posted by mR_CaESaR
- is there a way of adding to the T9 dictionary? If so, how?

I believe they will get added to the dictionary if you just switch off T9 and enter it in and go back to T9.

Don't ask me why I think that, but i swear somebody pointed that out to me after I did the review or something.

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by Michael
I believe they will get added to the dictionary if you just switch off T9 and enter it in and go back to T9.

Don't ask me why I think that, but i swear somebody pointed that out to me after I did the review or something.

Hahaha, thats soo true, i just tested it now, i can now have F**k, s**t and all the abbreviations i use, i wonder why that is the case, oh well, now i can go back to my nokia style sms'ing :)

[mR_CaESaR]

i just found out that there isn't much room for words, i put a few words in the dictionary, then after a few more msg writing, the word that i had added is not there anymore :(

[The Roo]

" Operation 'Strange Fruit' is proceeding according to plan. I expect penetration and aquisition at 2100 hours tomorrow. Hold on... ...f**k off. " Nobody got it?? It was Clarence Beeks, from Trading Places! Ah c'mon.

[wirelessandy]

Really excited about this handset. A few questions before I plunk down the bucks:

1. Anyone know if the GX20 has blinking LED indicator for "signal present"? I figure that external LCD display won't stay on all the time, so some kind of indicator would be nice.

2. What does that "Vodaphone" button do? Launch the WAP browser? If so, I assume you could reset the default to go to any WAP page? (I thought I read something somewhere about this).

3. Can you download and save Java apps? I have a POP mail app for my Samsung phone I'd love to use on this phone.

Thanks everyone!

[Michael]

Originally posted by wirelessandy
2. What does that "Vodaphone" button do? Launch the WAP browser? If so, I assume you could reset the default to go to any WAP page? (I thought I read something somewhere about this).That would be a very poor assumption.

3. Can you download and save Java apps? I have a POP mail app for my Samsung phone I'd love to use on this phone.Yes, you can install new Java apps.

[wirelessandy]

Sorry, it's just that I've read through so many postings and so many forums, I've lost count.

So, what DOES the little red Vodaphone logo button on the GX20 keypad do? Is it pretty much useless even if I reprogram it for Cingular GPRS settings?

And, is the external LCD totally useless when in sleep mode? I'd like to be able to see if I have a signal at a glance via LCD display or some flashing LED indicator.

[The Roo]

>external display shows time, reception, battery, etc.
this info is always there, but is difficult to read when the back-light goes off. re-lighting it is as simple as pressing one of the side keys. keeping the side key held will switch on the torch light (which'll light up to whatever colour you want it to, and is actually more useful than you'd think it'd be).

>the vodafone button takes you to a vodafone specific site - not a specified homepage - through gprs where you can download ringtones, chat to other people, check your vodafone user profile, etc.

>there is no blinking light to signify there is reception.

[The Roo]

my advice is if you class yourself as a beginner when it comes to the technical side of mobiles, then just stick to buying mobiles that are available in your region. you don't need the extra agro in your life should certain things not work out right and you're stuck with a mobile that is semi-useless that you paid top dollar to an overseas company for.
keep it simple. plenty of mobiles out there to keep you happy.

[Shotgun]

Originally posted by The Roo
>re-lighting it is as simple as pressing one of the side keys. keeping the side key held will switch on the torch light (which'll light up to whatever colour you want it to, and is actually more useful than you'd think it'd be).


I agree with the statement about the torch light, I have used it countless times already and it so easy to turn on and off.

[phonephonephone]

WOW I have had the GX22 for two days. The screen is what we have all been waiting for. The camera is unreal, enterting phone numbers is a bit sluggish, did I mention the amazing screen? I have been unable to send MMS messages since I moved my TMobile SIM, yes all the settings are correct, they are working on it. Even without that, wow. Now all I need to find is a car charger.
AWESOME phone

[phonephonephone]

My phone came with no CD, is there a link for downloading the software? Thanks

[phonephonephone]

Sorry for the "extra" posts, I am also in need of a data cable. The dealer in Hong Kong does not have any...

[wirelessandy]

Well, I definitely don't consider myself a beginner in this matter, which is why I try to do my homework first before buying a non-standard handset. Even if it means asking the dumbest of questions!

Thanks everyone for your observations on the GX20/22!

phonephonephone, you can find the software link here:

http://www.sharp-mobile.com/europe/uk/downloads/downloads.asp?id=gx20

[AL9999]

Just keep in mind that the GX-22 is slightly different to the GX-20, as it supports 18-bit colour (262k colours) compared to the GX-20's 16-bit screen.

Phonephonephone, was your version badged with any operator? I believe there was a Hong Kong operator who badges the phone but can't remember their name...

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by phonephonephone
Sorry for the "extra" posts, I am also in need of a data cable. The dealer in Hong Kong does not have any...

You're probalby better off getting an IrDA USB cable, i have found this an easy process and i've been able to upload ringtones, wallpapers with so much ease using the software that it came with, also managing contacts is pretty easy.

Originally posted by AL9999
Just keep in mind that the GX-22 is slightly different to the GX-20, as it supports 18-bit colour (262k colours) compared to the GX-20's 16-bit screen

Is that the only difference between the two? Other than the obvious one which is, one's vodafone branded and the other is some other brand :D dont' know the symbol.

Oh and of course, coloured screens, not Red and White.

Now for my own questions:

1. Has there been any 3rd party software for this phone that allows uploading of java apps/games? While on this topic, do nokia series 40 or 60 java games work on this phone? Reason i ask is because i downloaded "Pang" that was designed for the Series 40 Nokia phones and it is working fine.

Since there is no way of uploading java games/apps to this phone via 3rd party software or the software that it came with, im just wondering, is it possible to upload the .jar and .jad file of a game to a webspace and download it via GPRS so we don't have to pay for the $AUD 7.00 VFLive! charge for a game (i just had to get puzzle bubble :D).

If this is possible, do i just upload the 2 files? Or do you have to compile the file into 1 file or something, sorry for the 20 questions, but $AUD 7.00 for a game/app is a bit too much for my liking, and if there is a way of saving that, i would really really like to know :D

2. Is there a way of leaving the Operator Logo blank? With my 7250, i just sent a blank file as the Operator logo and with my g/fs V200, you could just turn it off and on, so i'm wondering if there's a way of leaving it blank so we can just see how lovely the screen is with out colourful wallpapers :D

[Mr Pats]

mR_CaESaR - where in Sydney did you get your fone from and how much did it cost?

I was looking for one the other day and i went to 3 vodafone stores and none had the gx20, they only had the gx10i/gx15 and even that was like $149 on a 44 plan...

-------------------
I was reading everyones post and I am kinda confused....

Is it possible get the IR port on the GX20 working in Australia...

Also when you get the phone what does it come with? ie. Handsfree/extra battery/car charger....
is the phone only being released by vodafone?

phonephonephone - I noticed you also have the V200, what are your thoughts on that phone?

I'm undecided between the gx20 and the v200...

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by Mr Pats
mR_CaESaR - where in Sydney did you get your fone from and how much did it cost?

MobileCiti in Parramatta, i bought it for $799. I like to buy outright, as i want to keep my options plan with free time :D :D

They were offering it on a 60 plan for 24 months.

Most vodafone stores should start receiving them now though, mid november everybody should have them.


Originally posted by Mr Pats
Is it possible get the IR port on the GX20 working in Australia...

Yes, mine works, i transfer sounds/pictures and videos via IrDA

Originally posted by Mr Pats
Also when you get the phone what does it come with? ie. Handsfree/extra battery/car charger....
is the phone only being released by vodafone?

Phone comes with charger, handsfree kit, battery no extra battery unfortunately :(

Originally posted by Mr Pats
I'm undecided between the gx20 and the v200...

I would go GX20, my g/f has the V200, and i must say that the GX20 is a much better phone/cam/screen, although the V200's do offer one of the loudest polyphonics i've heard 40 chords while the GX20's are 16 chords and its not as loud, my gf gets the sh*t$ all the time cos i never answer my phone, only cos i really can't hear it :(

[Mr Pats]

thanks man for all the info its made me want the phone even more now :-D


I went a vodafone store today and was told that Vodafone have changed all their rules for upgrading, they no longer just sign you up to a new plan and give you a new phone.

From what i could understand, you actually get the phone under finance and you pay the phone off, I guess it would give you the flexibility to move around to another provider, but I am unsure on all the T&C's.....

[RKFChan]

MobileCiti in Parramatta, i bought it for $799 Do they take trade in because i want to trade in my old phone...

[Internazionale]

How much does the USB IR adapter cost in Oz? Does anyone know what brand?

[jason]

Originally posted by Internazionale
How much does the USB IR adapter cost in Oz? Does anyone know what brand?

You can get a MobileAction MA-620 for $80, or a do-it-yourself kit from DSE for about $30.

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by Mr Pats
thanks man for all the info its made me want the phone even more now :-D

I went a vodafone store today and was told that Vodafone have changed all their rules for upgrading, they no longer just sign you up to a new plan and give you a new phone.

Yeah vodafone changed their way of upgrading the day my parents got their phone (didn't effect me, as i bought outright).

I think the way they do it now, is no matter how much your monthly average was, you will still have to pay some upfront fee for the handset.

Originally posted by Mr Pats
From what i could understand, you actually get the phone under finance and you pay the phone off, I guess it would give you the flexibility to move around to another provider, but I am unsure on all the T&C's.....

Yes, most mobile phone dealer shops offer handset finanacing, in either 6, 12, 18 or 24 month flavours. I was going to do this with the GX20, but i thought about it, and figured i dind't want to be locked into a contract, plus i would ahve been paying $60/month anyway for 2 years (30 for the phone and 30 for my options plan), so if i was going to do handset finanacing, i would have been better off getting the phone on the 60 plan.

Originally posted by RKFChan
Do they take trade in because i want to trade in my old phone...

Yeah they do take trade in's but it also depends on your phone, they were offering me $200 for my 7250 that was about 5 months old, so its probably better to try and sell it to a private buyer where you can get some more $$$.

Originally posted by Internazionale
How much does the USB IR adapter cost in Oz? Does anyone know what brand?

I got mine for $70, but it wasn't the MA-620, i think the MA-620 is the most compatible or more so reliable IrDA USB adaptors for the phones. Mine is just some generic one that uses the sigmatel chipset

[AL9999]

Originally posted by Internazionale
Do you know where I can get Sharp GX-20 unlocked?
Cos I want to buy my friend gx-20 mobile, but Vodafone will block his Sharp IMEI number, when he claim the insurance, so the stolen mobile can't be used in any network in Australia!
Can someone help me!

Huh? If you're buying the phone outright why do you have to claim insurance???

As far as I know they should already be unlocked. At least, the GX-10s were unlocked, I was able to put my Optus SIM card into one and it worked fine, minus the Vodafone-exclusive features. In any case if the phone is unlocked Vodafone isn't gonna just go and block the phone because you want to use it on another network, even if it has their badge. They'd probably break some law like the Trade Practices Act if they did something like that.

[jason]

errgh... I think he's saying they are doing an insurance job? And when he gets the 'stolen' GX-20 off his mate, its IMEI will then be blocked by Vodafone and he wants to get around this?

Sorry if I've got the wrong impression and it's nothing like that.

[AL9999]

Oh well duh they're gonna block it. That's just stupid anyway and I don't know why you're going to bother attempting it.

EDIT: Looks like the original post was deleted by a moderator... it was a stupid post anyway.

[jalu]

so...how about them gx20s eh?

:-)

Jalu

[phonephonephone]

I have been using the phone for about three weeks. Here are a few things. The stand by time is not great. Even with phone off over night, and limited day usage, 1 hr. talk time, I need to charge it every day. Dialing a number is a bit slow; punch the key and a noticeable delay before the keystroke is recorded. The screen remains amazing and sending photos and video (no sound) clips is very cool and easy. Oh yeah, the screen is amazing. I use T-Mobile in the US and cannot download ring tones, but can use all other services. The earpiece volume is fair and could be louder. Agenda fair, menus are clear and easy to navigate. Over the entire phone is cool. Worth the $800? Well for the best screen and a phone, descent camera, for me yes.

[jalu]

1 HOUR?!

Jeeez that's appalling!

I guess great displays are balanced with poor battery life...

[phonephonephone]

I did not mean that the phone dies after one hr. talk time. I meant that if I talk for an hour, leave the phone off over night in the AM I am down to one or two battery indicators

[jalu]

Sorry, my mistake...

At least it's not the V200, needing charging every night or it dies the next day...

It's nice they give you two batteries and all, but as you can only charge the battery when it's connected to the phone I'm at a bit of a loss trying to keep the spare fully charged up :-/

Roll on MotoV600.

Jalu

[AL9999]

I'd have to agree there, giving you a second battery is almost useless if you can only charge it with the battery in the phone. Most people aren't going to go out of their way to keep a spare battery charged, not to mention continually swapping batteries over if the batteries can't be charged separately. I know I wouldn't.

[Internazionale]

I bought it 4 days ago! Great phone! thanx for the review! Can we change the light, when there is an incoming call? Cos' green light does not match well with vodafone logo outside the phone!

[AL9999]

So phonephonephone, would you be able to tell me if your GX-22 has some operator's badge on your phone? Being a 22 and not a 20 I'm guessing it's not Vodafone. =)

[Sid]

I've had some conflicting reports about this - but can you load your own Java games on the GX20 (Vodafone branded)? I've heard that you can only upload ringtones and images. Also, if it's not possible to upload them via IR, can you download then from a WAP site other than Vodafone Live?

[Tha Gogs1]

Hi all ...I got my GX20 back in Sep from the UK ...at the moment I'm i of the only few ppl using it here....so would like to exchange views on the mobile with other users !

[viccles]

I just got mine yesterday and I've had loads of fun customizing it its the best phone I've ever seen. Ok so I've been used to a Nokia 6610 :P i was close to buying a Sony Erricson Z600 but thought why not get the Sharp its so much prettier :P

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by Sid
I've had some conflicting reports about this - but can you load your own Java games on the GX20 (Vodafone branded)? I've heard that you can only upload ringtones and images. Also, if it's not possible to upload them via IR, can you download then from a WAP site other than Vodafone Live?

I would really like to know this as i have spent $21 on 3 games already :(

All i know you can upload tones and images/manage contacts with the software you are given. I have downloaded a Java game via WAP and managed to get PANG, however it doesn't run that well, it is a bit laggy and it is pretty obvious that it wasn't designed for the phone.

I wonder if this will work: upload the .jar/.jad files of my series 40 nokia games to a webspace, then download it via WAP with my phone.

[viccles]

I want to know where I can find a stupid bowling game! ive wasted money for nothing theres no place I can find thats Australian besides Vodafone that has java games for Gx-20

[Insane]

Does the camera lag a lot as in what happened the the sharp GX 10 . the lag the GX 10 had was awfull i hope it has been improved in GX 20 . Appreciate a reply pls

[nsx88]

For a mere USD450 we can get a new tri band GSM SHARP GX27 in Malaysia. It have 260k color internal screen(gx20 have 65k only) & 350k camera!!!!

Unbelievable colors.....The camera is damn good for a phone....
I wish more japanese phone become GSM & come to the rest of the world.

[KeNj1]

hi .. umm im kind of new here so im not sure if this answer is appropriate...
id just like 2 ask if the gx22 internet settings are the exact same as the gx20 settings? because im kind of afraid that if i buy a gx22 overseas and the internet duznt work then ill be very annoyed just like with my 6220. Does anyone know if a Sharp GX22 GPRS would work in Australia? because i bought a Nokia 6220 overseas and the settings dont work over here and im very fustrated about it. Can someone kindly please let me know? and id also like 2 ask if the external screen really does have 65k colours? so it should mean that on a gx20 the picture would look exactly the same on the external screen and on the internal screen? and also if there a way u can set the colour that flashes for the different contacts in the phonebook..? because from what i heard in a review u cant change the flashing light when someone calls.. it only has a ugly looking green colour..is that true?O yea and also ... is the camera on the gx20 fixed..? like is it not laggy like the gx10? becoz that was one of the main reasons y i didn like the gx10 was because the camera was too slow to take clear photos.. thanks all 4 ur time i hope uz can reply.:)

[Michael]

Originally posted by Insane
Does the camera lag a lot as in what happened the the sharp GX 10 . the lag the GX 10 had was awfull i hope it has been improved in GX 20 . Appreciate a reply pls I never noticed a long lag.

[AL9999]

The GX-22 will be set up to work with SmarTone, the Hong Kong operator. If you imported it here, you should still be able to use GPRS here by changing the GPRS settings, but you'll have to ring up or access the webpage of whoever you connect with (Telstra, Optus or Vodafone) to get the correct settings to put in. However, you will not be able to access the Vodafone Live menu even if you sign up with Vodafone, because only the GX-20 can do that (its software is customised for it).
The camera is fixed, it's not movable like the Samsung V200.

I have no idea about the lag though, been a question on my mind too. Michael just so you know, the GX-10 camera viewfinder would only run at like 3 frames per second, so that's why everyone's concerned about viewfinder lag. =)

As for your 6220, again the GPRS settings are customisable. Ring up whoever you're connected with for help, or in the case of Vodafone you can get the GPRS settings if you visit the help section of www.vodafone.com.au .

[annosh]

Can anyone explain me the difference between the GX 20 to the GX 22 or GX 27? I'm very interested in buying this phone in the US. Also is this phone better than the Panasonic X70?

[pantsman]

I was just wondering if you could store a photo in the phone, then when that person calls, their photo appears. Can the photo also be displayed on the EXTERNAL screen?
Thanks

[viccles]

Yes you can have the phone displayed externally you have to go into settings i think and external display and my pictures and select the picture you want as the external display. Does that help? :D

Originally posted by pantsman
I was just wondering if you could store a photo in the phone, then when that person calls, their photo appears. Can the photo also be displayed on the EXTERNAL screen?
Thanks

[pantsman]

Yes! Thanks viccles that helps alot.
Also, im just wondering if when you record video clips with the gx20, you could record sound? Also, when you play them back, can you hear the sound or would you hav to put them on a computer to hear the sound recorded?
Thanks again

[viccles]

When you record vid clips on the gx20 the sound records together and you can hear the sound too i believe :D i havent transferred one of my vid clips onto computer yet but i know when you do it on the phone it will

Originally posted by pantsman
Yes! Thanks viccles that helps alot.
Also, im just wondering if when you record video clips with the gx20, you could record sound? Also, when you play them back, can you hear the sound or would you hav to put them on a computer to hear the sound recorded?
Thanks again

[pantsman]

i hav heard loads of different people sayin different stuff about two things on the gx20:
1. the memory size. how many photos can you store?
2. the infra red. does it work or not? if it doesn't, can you still put the photos on the pc using a cable?

thx again
tom

[AL9999]

The internal storage size is 2MB. With VGA photos about 40kb or so, you'd be able to get about 500 pictures maximum, if you had absolutely nothing else on the phone. Videos tend to take about 90kb or so, according to Michael's review posts.

As for infra-red, yes people seem to be having varying results with it. I believe there is a serial or USB cable out for the GX-20, although I haven't heard about transferring photos with it, unfortunately...

[derek_dm]

Can anyone tell me if the gx20 speaker can be used like a hands free speaker of is it just for ringtones etc.

Cheers

Derek

[viccles]

The phone cant be used as a handsfree speaker im afraid

[wmyong73]

under bright light condition, there's very very minimal lag. i've taken photo inside a moving car and it came out very nice.

BUT it's quite bad if the lighting is poor especially shooting movie object.

[-hawks-]

I just want to know if it's possible to dowload java games on internet and to send them on your gx 20 by IR ?
:)

[mR_CaESaR]

Originally posted by -hawks-
I just want to know if it's possible to dowload java games on internet and to send them on your gx 20 by IR ?
:)

well from my 2 months use of the GX20, i can honestly say.....

HELL NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[lukesky]

Originally posted by nsx88
For a mere USD450 we can get a new tri band GSM SHARP GX27 in Malaysia. It have 260k color internal screen(gx20 have 65k only) & 350k camera!!!!

Unbelievable colors.....The camera is damn good for a phone....
I wish more japanese phone become GSM & come to the rest of the world.

Dont be silly! The GX27 doesn't have 260K colour screen! It has only 65K!! Only the GX22 can display 260K colours when viewing jpg images.

[beta]

IR problem fix just turn IR speed to 38400 !!! .......than go to menu 3-6-2 .............

[Crippen]

Originally posted by beta
IR problem fix just turn IR speed to 38400 !!! .......than go to menu 3-6-2 .............

Uhm, this was said on PAGE 4 already ... but thanks for re-hashing that :D

[beta]

Originally posted by beta
IR problem fix just turn IR speed to 38400 !!! .......than go to menu 3-6-2 .............

all the best

[beta]

Originally posted by Crippen
Uhm, this was said on PAGE 4 already ... but thanks for re-hashing that :D

if you meen this - "I finally found my problem on this website http://www.matweb-01.com/English/dls-ir.htm#dr

I am not sure if you're using an MA-620 also but the max speed has to be set at 57.6kpbs , the default for most devices is left at 115kbps .. Perhaps your IRDA will work now also?

hope it helps you "

As I said the problem fix is IR speed - 38400 !!! belive me

[Ebonysoul]

My GRPS isn't working! Anyone else had this problem? I'm on Vodafone in the UK. Its the only thing I hate about this phone.

And if you but the Vodafone cable, you can put Java games onto the phone and save your sms.

[tvset]

Can I use this phone in US?
If yes, which company?
Thanks.:)

[DaninChina]

Any company that uses a GSM system, which would be:

T-Mobile, Cingular, and AT&T wireless (but be sure you're getting a GSM plan with them)

[Michael]

And make sure that Cingular, if you go with them, uses 1900Mhz in your area(s). The GX-20 does not support the new 850Mhz North American band.

[Dan Newcombe]

Hi, which has a better camera and screen for stills and video - the SE K700i of the GX20? Any ideas?
I've just got my hands on a GX20 and I'm a bit disappointed with the video camera being a bit slow (the video that is. I'm a bit slow as well only because I've just got off the phone to Vodafone UK who are all (bad) clowns, it seems).