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Sony Ericsson K750i Vs Nokia 5300
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5300 Which do you think? I've currently got a Sony Ericsson K750i, I must admit I really really like the phone but I'm after a change, not looking to improve on features or anything but a good music player is essential. I don't use the camera much so all this megapixels business isn't really an issue. Which of the two phones above would you recommend? Should I stick with the K750i which is getting a little old now, or get a 5300 which is a little newer? ![]() I cannot make my own mind up on this! |
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Try http://www.yourmobilephonereviews.co...00_reviews.htm
and http://www.imobile.com.au/PhoneRevie...reviewsfeb0721 The reviews suggest you steer clear of the 5300. Last edited by planetnokia : 04-04-2007 at 08:45. |
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I owned a K750i and loved it to bits but when I sold it I owned the sister version of the 5300 (the 5200), there is no difference between the two other than the camera quality and I would personally stick with the K750i.
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Thanks everyone. Think I'll be sticking with my trusty K750i for now
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Dragging this back up for a minute, sorry lol
![]() I've been having a look around the net and I really really like the look of the 5300 and the interface, especially the home screen with how you can have the current track and running apps listed on the main screen. Is there anyone out there who uses a 5300? Or has used one? I would like to hear a few more opinions on it, if you could give me some please ![]() Thank you very much
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I took the plunge and went out and picked up a 5300
![]() IMO, much better music quality than K750i. Using the customizable equalizer there's much more bass aswell. Better screen too, and the camera is excellent for 1.3mp! Definately recommend this phone! |
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Originally Posted by Breakout
I took the plunge and went out and picked up a 5300
![]() IMO, much better music quality than K750i. Using the customizable equalizer there's much more bass aswell. Better screen too, and the camera is excellent for 1.3mp! Definately recommend this phone! |
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Originally Posted by planetnokia
Just one problem...it's not a real Nokia. It's a rebadge jobbie.
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Originally Posted by Breakout
What do you mean?
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Originally Posted by planetnokia
It's designed and manufactured by a Korean or Chinese Company who stick a Nokia Badge on it for Nokia. I would hazard a guess that it is made by the same company who produced the Nokia 6111.
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Meh. Loads of products are like that. I like it so it doesn't bother me.
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I was gonna suggest getting your K750i flashed to W800i firmware. I've just had mine done by a postal service on eBAY it's now got the Sony Walkman and flight mode. I only paid £9 to the guy on eBAY and £2 to post it to him.
My phone is now faster, the external speaker is also louder and I can pick up a much better reception too. |
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Originally Posted by Kurdt Kobain
I was gonna suggest getting your K750i flashed to W800i firmware. I've just had mine done by a postal service on eBAY it's now got the Sony Walkman and flight mode. I only paid £9 to the guy on eBAY and £2 to post it to him.
My phone is now faster, the external speaker is also louder and I can pick up a much better reception too. |
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Originally Posted by Kurdt Kobain
I was gonna suggest getting your K750i flashed to W800i firmware. I've just had mine done by a postal service on eBAY it's now got the Sony Walkman and flight mode. I only paid £9 to the guy on eBAY and £2 to post it to him.
My phone is now faster, the external speaker is also louder and I can pick up a much better reception too. ![]() I had the K750 and bought a 5300, I think the 5300 is better because it has a better quality (and larger) screen, the font is much nicer and it's much more simple to personalise the phone with your own startup / shutdown screens and sounds whereas with the K750 you have to modify the firmware to do that. Also you can change the icons on the main menu with themes and what not. Go for the 5300 it's a good choice.
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Originally Posted by planetnokia
There is a site on the internet with step by step instructions (in photos) of how to upgrade the body too. Can't remember the link though.
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All the information you need is at http://forums.se-nse.net
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurdt Kobain
I was gonna suggest getting your K750i flashed to W800i firmware. I've just had mine done by a postal service on eBAY it's now got the Sony Walkman and flight mode. I only paid £9 to the guy on eBAY and £2 to post it to him.
My phone is now faster, the external speaker is also louder and I can pick up a much better reception too. |
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Originally Posted by takot
..sorry £9!, you have deffinately been ripped off, like said, u can upgrade the software for free, I used to do it on my old k750i.. easy as pie, just use the usb cable and done
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yer, you can do a "normal" firmware update just by using sony ericssons update service >
http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?...0242&fid=21839 |
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OK. My phone is a K750i flashed to W800i. Which W800i f/w is considered the best?
(I'm currently on R1BC002) |
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So if i want to update my K750i could i upgrade it too W850i?
If so how do i do it? Download the updater, select W850i and plug in my phone? I updated the K750i software a while back...wasnt to hard. |
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So if i want to update my K750i could i upgrade it too W850i?
If so how do i do it? Download the updater, select W850i and plug in my phone? I updated the K750i software a while back...wasnt to hard. Have a read of the forums at www.se-nse.net for info on upgrading to W800i. |
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Ok. Im there but cant find my way around. Please help. I have PM'd you. Just ignore the W850i bit and help with W800i
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Make sure you have the w800i main firmware from here http://rapidshare.com/files/7222488/...RED49.rar.html
Open XS++ and click on start, plug the phone in whist switched off and keep the C button pressed until you get a load of text appearing on the program. Look in the list of text for your CID, which will be either CID36 or CID49. In settings choose K750/W800 and select either Cid49 or CID36 depending on what yours is. Then click on flash Put the firmware file you just downloaded into MAIN FIRMWARE and in the choose operations select ONLY the flash main firmware. http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?i...irmwarely4.jpg Done Enjoy w800i. Just don't disconnect the phone until it says Finished Flashing or Successful or something.
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How do you d/l it from rapidshare? Where is the link?
You have to wait for it to appear or something dont you? |
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