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 Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:06 am Post subject: UK only: Lobster 700 smartphone gets cheaper - mobile TV and DAB radio never were so cheap ! |
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British virtual mobile operator Virgin Mobile UK has decreased price of the Lobster 700 smartphone, that can receive mobile TV and has also DAB radio built-in!
Read more at http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/5838.html |
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iantaylor27
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:16 am Post subject: reception |
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I was always interested in phones with tuners built in but a little confused at how it works. Is it like 3g where the operator is responsible for the signal?
The price is very good and might give it a try  |
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gilesjuk
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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No need to buy an unlock, Virgin Mobile will give you the unlock code when you ask.
At least that is how it used to be, you buy the phone outright when you purchase it, so they give you the unlock code on request. |
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EJR
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: reception |
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| iantaylor27 wrote: | I was always interested in phones with tuners built in but a little confused at how it works. Is it like 3g where the operator is responsible for the signal?
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I have bought this phone myself and I have tested it thoroughly. I will publish review tomorrow (Sunday).
shortly speaking my verdict is: BUY THIS PHONE! If not as primary phone then give it a try and buy it to try it out yourself - as your secondary mobile or buy for your children, your family, or friends! This phone adds :
--- mobile TV (with small monthly fee)
--- digital radio (with no fee) - superb sound quality unachievable in FM radio
I love this phone. |
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clublander
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Don't make me laugh. You've just read the press releases.
A good FM signal sounds miles BETTER than a good digital signal. FACT.
It's down to bitrates and sound processing, ie: the fact that most radio stations process their FM feed but not their DAB feed.
Having said that, DAB is great for choice, and there are lots of stations available. The mobile TV offering is also pretty good.
The phone's bulge does not annoy, but the crap keypad will. Still, its hard not to recommend at this price, if only to dazzle your friends with! |
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EJR
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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| clublander wrote: |
A good FM signal sounds miles BETTER than a good digital signal. FACT.
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The phone's bulge does not annoy, but the crap keypad will. Still, its hard not to recommend at this price, if only to dazzle your friends with! |
actually not! I actually purchased this phone.
Regarding sound quality: it depends on radio station by radio station on 2 things:
--- bit rate - some stations use very low bit rate some use higher
--- how the sound is prepared before broadcasting
Regarding keypad: I love it and it suits me very well. So it must be matter of taste.
Anyway super-detailed review of this phone will be published today on msmobiles.com so spare your thoughts until you will see full review! |
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gilesjuk
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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| clublander wrote: | Don't make me laugh. You've just read the press releases.
A good FM signal sounds miles BETTER than a good digital signal. FACT.
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True, however a mobile phone or other digital device that is compact often struggles to get a clean FM signal. Too often you get crosstalk and so you hear digital noise in the signal. |
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clublander
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| Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | actually not! I actually purchased this phone.
Regarding sound quality: it depends on radio station by radio station on 2 things:
--- bit rate - some stations use very low bit rate some use higher
--- how the sound is prepared before broadcasting |
Hang on, you say "actually not" then agree with me? Interesting.
Anyway, giles - fair point, but dont expect a 100% signal with DAB either - its afunny bugger. Having said that, I am a massive fan of DAB and have it incar.
Remember DAB is always broadcast in vertical polarisation in the UK, and therefore a vertical aerial is the best (phone in pocket, earphones in.. erm.. ear should work well, as the cable will be vertical). |
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