I've used a K750!

[bentheslayer]

Hey all

Yesterday (Monday) I called into the 02 shop in Cardiff where I noticed one of the salesmen showing a woman what looked like a small black phone, so I sidled over and lo and behold it was a K750! There wasn't one on display but he had a working version, so I waited until the woman left and then asked him if I could have a look at it, and he let me play around with it for five minutes!

Impressions: very good!

It felt very nice to hold, a good size. Actually in the flesh so to speak it doesn't look quite as nice as it does in the pictures, a bit blocky to be honest, but still a very nice looking handset. The joystick and keypad felt very good and the menus had incredibly smooth transitions, great animation on the main menu. I had a quick go on one game at the recommendation of the sales guy, can't remember the name of the game it was a 3D shoot em up where you control a plane but it was great, fantastic graphics.

And the camera . . . oh, the camera! It's stunning . . . I took two or three shots and the clarity is brilliant, the auto focus really makes a difference. Slide open the lens cover and it switches to camera mode, slide it shut and it switches back to the main screen, very nice.

I asked when it would be available seeing as I couldn't see a display model anywhere, and he said it was available then and there! Unfortunately my contract isn't up for another month so I'm gonna have to wait . . . I'm torn between getting the K750 or waiting for the Nokia N90. I was all for the N90 but after having a go with the K750 and seeing the quality of the camera I'm seriously tempted to go for the K750.

I obviously couldn't make a call with it so I couldn't comment on call quality/signal reception, but am I right in saying that the K700 had the best signal reception of SE's recent handsets? Seeing as the K750 is building on the K700 I'm hopeful it should be as good if not better in this department. I certainly hope so as the O2 signal in my area is very weak and my P900 really struggles to hold a signal!

If you guys have any questions I'll try and answer them, but I was only able to have a short go with the handset (5mins only) and wasn't able to try out all the functions.

[zeem35]

wow.. gr8 good explanation on ur impresion..

[difenbaker]

umm.... did you notice, or did you look in the menus, if there was a brightness menu? or brightness control feature?

also... did you take a look at the ringtones? Can you now change the message alert tones? (as advertised?)


cheers!

[shaznizzle]

it shud have... coz my Z800 does..

[commedecargons]

also... did you take a look at the ringtones? Can you now change the message alert tones? (as advertised?)

hhmm.... bit of a sarcasm there~ LoLz...... Since it was advertised, OF Course it does ! :)

[difenbaker]

hhmm.... bit of a sarcasm there~ LoLz...... Since it was advertised, OF Course it does ! :)

naaah, not really...hehe :D

but I do remember all the hype about the k700i before... saying that it "had everything the 6230 had and then some".... then after 2 weeks of its release, reality sets in, and we start finding out things that were lacking on the phone.

that's why I had to ask... cant hurt to be sure, right? (along with that brightness control menu)


cheers!

[bentheslayer]

Sorry difenbaker, I'm afraid I didn't get the chance to see if there was a brightness menu or to have a listen to the ringtones/see if you can change message alert tones. The sales guy kept distracting me as even though he was a decent bloke and obviously knew his stuff about the phone (I have a sneaking suspicion that it was his personal one) he had launched into his sales pitch which was quite distracting!

Could you really not change the message alert tones on the K700? That's strange! I can change them on my P900 no problems!

[difenbaker]

Could you really not change the message alert tones on the K700? That's strange! I can change them on my P900 no problems!

yup., can change em on my p9 as well, but then again the p9 is in a different class than the K-series. :)

cheers!

[MaDnEzZ]

ive got one, and yes you can change the messege tone, and you can also change the brightness but it only goes from 50% - 100%

[angelpie]

ive got one, and yes you can change the messege tone, and you can also change the brightness but it only goes from 50% - 100%

ei thats good to hear! since u got one can we expect a review from u?... ever since the K750 was released and people bought em only one have made a review... and that cam from a person who only had it for 5 mins!?!... so im hoping to hear more from the ACTUAL owners.. hehe... :p

cheers!

[shaheen]

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=642326

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=640837

two reviews. there are tons more, just let me know if you need them.

[difenbaker]

ive got one, and yes you can change the messege tone, and you can also change the brightness but it only goes from 50% - 100%

thanks for the info.

yeah... could you maybe give us your review of the phone? It'll be much appreciated.

cheers!

[difenbaker]

that phone, btw, is one of the early versions. SE has just announced that they're changing the camera of the k750..... they're changing it from CMOS to CCD.


http://www.mobile-review.com/news.php



cheers!

[difenbaker]

here's the translation to english (I used babelfish).

After survey Sony Ericsson K750i on iXBT, in which it was written, that the model was equipped by CccD- matrix they arose disputes, what type of matrix is used in the apparatus in reality. On no account it is desirable to offend associates, but in all models of those existing is today used exclusively CMOS- matrices, they originally were planned to the installation in this model.

This show test photographs in the accomodations, the noise of matrix increases, they are clearly distinguished. Basic problem at the moment of development Sony Ericsson K750i was size CccD- module, it was not entered in the form factor of telephone, at that moment not there were miniature modules with the acceptable characteristics. Those more curious appears the answer of the service of support Sony Ericsson, I will give its part: "Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.

With regards to your enquiry, the camera specifications are as follows: Overview camera K750: CccD-Camera With The Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with auto focus and digital zoom, the user can take pictures and video clips and save them in the phone memory or on the Memory Stick ". Regular question arises, why producer gives incorrect information and with which this is connected. Blits a study of a question, bells to people, which answer for this product, revealed very curious fact.

The service of support obtained this information in connection with the fact that the company actually intends to change the type of matrix in the apparatus. All models, produced at the given moment, and which was put on the market will have a CMOS- sensor, the same concerns the apparatuses, which will be produced supposedly until July.

Beginning from August, will occur the replacement of the module of camera, improvements besides the replacement of the type of matrix several:
- the best work of auto-focus under the conditions of the low illumination
- detailing objects higher at the distances of survey to 5 it is meter in the comparison with CMOS- module
- another algorithm of working photographs, rises the color saturation of the picture
- the best realization of treating the photographs from the macro-regime
- insignificantly grew the time of the retention of the photograph
- approximately by 5-10 percent grew the energy consumption
- a change in optics of apparatus as a result of the replacement of the matrix Outwardly new CccD
- module in no way differs, to see the difference between the "old" and "new" versions of telephones with the unarmed view is impossible. Company will try not to accentuate attention in an improvement in the camera in K750i, at least, to the moment of realization, sale of all already produced telephones.
Subsequently both in the advertising materials and on the housing of telephone will appear the inscription about the fact that the module of camera CCD. tentatively this will occur before christmas sales. The module, which will find a use in Sony Ericsson K750i, becomes standard for the entire rule of the products of company, beginning from the average segment.

The topovye models of this year will obtain e-megapiksel'nye matrices, but they will be altogether only CMOS. It turns out that optimum characteristics will possess precisely Sony Ericsson K750i. As were spoken many times to that by us, not always the purchase of telephone during the first days after the beginning of sales of opravdanna. Sometimes producer improves some components, as this occurred now.

Unfortunately, at the given moment besides the developers of company no one can brag by presence Sony Ericsson K750i with CccD- matrix. We in the required order will draw a comparison of new matrix with the old at the end of the summer, and let us also draw a comparison with other models of this class.

Taking into account that the quality of photographs to Sony Ericsson K750 is already today close to the maximum for such products, then the replacement of matrix, which gives increase as (not the times, but nevertheless improvement) appears justified. The main thing, that the producer does not intend to collect additional money for the replacement of the technical equipment of his apparatus.

You will recall, as thus far was sharply increased the storage capacity on Sony Ericsson K700, this was pleasant unexpected contingency. So that historical examples be present, plus in the company is the desire to make a product uncompromisingly best.






cheers!

[shaheen]

hmm.. lucky i didnt buy it then. Xcute DV1 it is

[Michael]

No, the DV1 is not it. I'll be posting that review later today. It has some decent tech, but it is way too annoying to use.

I have the K750 now, that will be the next review.

[angelpie]

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=642326

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=640837

two reviews. there are tons more, just let me know if you need them.


ei thanks for the links... those are two great reviews!

[angelpie]

No, the DV1 is not it. I'll be posting that review later today. It has some decent tech, but it is way too annoying to use.

I have the K750 now, that will be the next review.


finally!... looking forward with much anticipation.... :rolleyes:

[MaDnEzZ]

well, seeing as michael is going to be doing one, i might just leave doing mine, btw picked up another 3 of them today, my god they are selling like hot cakes, my brother took it from my hands as soon as i got home lol, he has been playin with mine for a while n loved it,

[Michael]

Here is a pair of interesting photos. Same scene, same lights, same resolution, same ISO speed. The K750 shot at 1/160th of a second at f2.8, the Canon at 1/100th of a second at f3.5 (which would give it a slightly larger in-focus range).

The K750 photo is much larger, though, which would be to its advantage. The Canon photo was taken with a dedicated camera with a much larger lens and all that, to its advantage. The canon also has a 3.2 megapixel sensor, so it has more raw image data to work with when creating a 2MP image.

The K750 focused on the center of the pic, which is what I wanted. The Canon A400 focused on the dog, which I could not control, so bear that in mind.

K750 Photo (http://www.mobileburn.com/media/sonyericsson/k750/camera/dogfrog_inc_k750i-DSC00012.jpg)

Canon A400 Photo (http://www.mobileburn.com/media/sonyericsson/k750/camera/dogfrog_inc_canon_a400-IMG_0020.jpg)

The Canon A400 wins, but not by a heck of a lot. The Canon has much more accurate color balance (both were set to incandescent) and has a bit less color noise, but otherwise...damn.

[Box215]

^^thats pretty cool. Didnt know the k750 had such a good camera.

btw micahel, have you tried turning off the AiAF when you cant get the camera to focus on what you want?

[carcomptoy]

OMG that's such a good picture! Michael, have you tried printing a picture taken by the SE K750i? How does it look?

[bentheslayer]

Thanks for posting that comparison shot Michael, it looks great on the PC screen. When I had a go with the K750 in the shop the other day the photos I took looked good on the phone but until you can see them full-size on a PC screen you can't know for sure . . . now we do ;)

Looking forward to your review of the K750!

[Michael]

OMG that's such a good picture! Michael, have you tried printing a picture taken by the SE K750i? How does it look?If it looks good on your monitor, it'll look good on paper. But I might print one just for the heck of it, anyway. Not like I can put it in the review, though.

[3ple4]

Which part of the world is selling the K750i? I just came from Hong Kong and it's not yet out. Too much hype on Star Wars and Sony Ericsson but no sight of K750i, only K700i and the rest.

[bentheslayer]

3ple4, I'm in Wales in the UK and the K750 is on sale now; it only seems to be available on O2 and Orange at the moment.

[commedecargons]

come out come out you k750!!! :D

[Karim]

Print the picture, scan it and put it in the review. :D
Just kidding :P

[Shun]

Start selling in Singapore a few days ago, S$738-S$768 (~US$430)

[Toocool]

Has marwan posted his K750i review?

[Ack]

Start selling in Singapore a few days ago, S$738-S$768 (~US$430)

That's it? I was in Carrefour the other day and they had it, but I didn't get a chance to ask any questions or try it out. I might just trade in my s700i and get one :) The trade-in value is about $400 SGD. But I might wait until I get back to H.K. because I can get a 40% discount on it....

[3ple4]

Start selling in Singapore a few days ago, S$738-S$768 (~US$430)
That's pretty cheap :eek: I thought it would be at least US$550. So it's not as expensive as the S700i which was around US$640 when it was first sold here in Manila. By the way, I finally spoke with SE Philippines and they said that the K750i will be out in the market within June. Can't wait :)

[shaheen]

you can find it in singapore for about 675 to 650 sing now. damn the price is dropping fast. SE is really really trying to fill the market with k750s before its competitor the n90 shows up.. finally SE thinks strategy! maybe theyll take over this time

[Ack]

Isn't the w800 more of a competitor to the n90? It's supposed to come with a 512mb MSD Pro.

[nk_au]

Please provide some pix of the phone. If possible as well, the quality of the camera too.

I know my mate wants to get this phone ...

[AndrewSMcD]

I bought the sucker a couple weeks ago - pretty much the day after its wide-spread release. It's definately a change from Symbian, as I've been using a Symbian phone for years (3650, 6600, 6620, 7610) with the only real departure being a SE T610.

That being said, I'm loving it so far. Sad to sell the 7610, as that's the longest I've kept/enjoyed a handset (1 year).

[3ple4]

you can find it in singapore for about 675 to 650 sing now. damn the price is dropping fast.
No way, it dropped so fast. Umm... question though... with that price, are you tied up with the company or no contract/open line?