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Sony Ericsson C905

Spillane

Sony Ericsson are finally releasing the c905 sim free this friday, and I can't wait to get my hands on one, only problem is, if I do get it, it won't be set up for the net/picture messaging/video calls etc etc.

Seeing as these features are all on the c902, can I have Vodafone set it up as a c902 so these features will work, or is this even possible? I don't want to buy the phone and realise I can't use these features, especially the new geotagging feature.

Anyone who can shed some light on this matter would be handy.

Thanks,

Alan

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KillerShamrock

whats the ui like on this phone is it as slow and bugged and randomly turning its self off like the C902. Or have SE worked on it a bit and sorted out those problems.
Thinking of this phone or the W902 as im completely disappointed with the nokia N85

jimmycrackcorm

I found that the GPS established a link quickly. However it only uses the online method so requires a data connection. I think it has the ability to pre-load some maps though. Still not as good as the nokia maps I think.

eden_my_ass

JDxtra wrote: »

As stated above, it uses aGPS (assisted GPS). Put it this way - you won't be driving your car around with it.

Drove my car around with the phone in a holder, fixed on a number of satelites, enough to give excellent position, speed and direction....

eden_my_ass

The GPS unit is a genuine chipset, capable of working without a mobile network....The A(assist) part of it makes a big difference using the local mobile transmitters to give an initial location to speed up a gps fix (which is a bit slow otherwise). Google maps as installed will connect to the internet for maps, my understanding is you can't cache these beforehand....however I've read that theres no issue installing your own google maps onto the memory card and setting a cache folder there for maps....think that covers gps, haven't looked at wayfinder yet though.

edit: when I say installing your own google maps, i meant to imply the application...not maps...just in cause i confused there

JDxtra

cullenswood wrote: »

I'm thinking of going for one of these but would also like some feedback on the Sat Nav

As stated above, it uses aGPS (assisted GPS). Put it this way - you won't be driving your car around with it.

cullenswood

I'm thinking of going for one of these but would also like some feedback on the Sat Nav

su_dios

Just got it this minute. Brilliant build..going to check it out now. I bought online with three and plan to unlock although three look to be set up far better than any network. I was trying to find out why there was a delay in delivery yesterday and used their 'chat to customer service' option on their website and I have to say its great. No waiting on the phone to get through to someone and could do it in work without having to step out.

Mint Sauce

eden_my_ass wrote: »

I was told a fortnight ago by O2 that they'd most likely have the phone by mid to late November...so any day now I guess...no indication of price though.

was talking to 02 cutomer care a couple of days ago on a seperate mater, asked about the C905, agent knew nothing about it

one thing i'm not fully clear on is the wayfinder and the A-GPS, can you use these exactly like a normal GPS without contecting to mobile internet, and therefore not ocuring data charges

also, the trail version of wayfinder, does this mean that after the trail version period is up, do you have to pay a subscribtion to use it

basically, if i was to buy a mobile with GPS capabilitys, i want to be able to use it only just paying my usual voice and SMS costs, and just update the maps of my home internet, without occuring data or subcribtion costs to my mobile to another company

eden_my_ass

digiman wrote: »

Does anyone know of any 3 shops that this can be bought in? I tried Henry St yesterday and it was sold out and so was Grafton Street.

Is it possible to unlock these phones yourself for free from any online sites?

Dunno about unlocking for free, I only wanted rid of branding for now. Its strange about the stock levels cause when I looked on the 3 site last night the C905 was gone from bill pay and pre pay...was there last week when I bought it!

digiman

Does anyone know of any 3 shops that this can be bought in? I tried Henry St yesterday and it was sold out and so was Grafton Street.

Is it possible to unlock these phones yourself for free from any online sites?

eden_my_ass

oisink64 wrote: »

Will the c905 be out on o2 soon??? If so roughly how much?
Thanks

I was told a fortnight ago by O2 that they'd most likely have the phone by mid to late November...so any day now I guess...no indication of price though.

eden_my_ass

su_dios wrote: »

Could you explain this a little more please?

I tested this myself and despite debranding I haven't lost the ability to request deliver reports for my texts (not that I use the functionality). Also for anyone who debrands and wants to get the proper (free to use) 3 versions of Skype and MSN back, holla at me by pm

oisink64

Will the c905 be out on o2 soon??? If so roughly how much?

Thanks

su_dios

neilled wrote: »

You should also be aware that you'll loose your delivery reports if you debrand to generic.

Could you explain this a little more please?

neilled

irish-stew wrote: »

so with that your connecting to mobile internet, adding to your phone bill?

read some where this is a trail version, can you down load for free off the internet updates and maps for where your going to, say similar to your in car tomtom or garman and transfer to your phone

sorry, dont know much about the GPS on the phones, could be wrong, but from reading the reviews, the one on the C905, seems to be targeting at bloggers, or people using tags for their pictures so they can remember where thet took their pics, if using the wayfinder, can you use it as a navigational tool?

One feature of the handset is geotagging it takes a gps position of pictures you take. Wayfinder is one of the leading mobile navigation programmes, just google search, it offers turn by turn navigation with voice prompts.

neilled

JDxtra wrote: »

Plus... AGPS is only useful if you don't mind your actual location being 1000m away from it says you are. :rolleyes:

I'm afraid your wrong on that. :rolleyes: Your thinking of triangulating a position by network cell ID. A GPS works in a similar manner in that it gives the phone an initial lock of around 1000 meters, giving the phone an idea of where it is, and then within 20 or so seconds it can lock down to a much more accurate distance.

Handsets with the generic sony ericsson software come with a 3 month trail of wayfinder navigator. I'm not sure about the 3 ireland version (damn, should haven't upgraded in may) but three sweden handsets seem to do so.

You should also be aware that you'll loose your delivery reports if you debrand to generic.

I have the skype link saved, pm me if you want it.

eden_my_ass

neilled wrote: »

bookmark the download pages before you debrand and you'll be able to reinstall some of the apps. Skype should be fine

Any chance someone else has these bookmarks???

Reinstalled Skype from their own site but it only allows calls using my mobile to non skype numbers, can only chat to skype contacts, i assume the 3 version of skype is slightly customised...don't wanna ring just yet pretending I deleted it

Also to answer someone elses question, the usb cable that comes with the phone is fine for using update/flashing software

JDxtra

neilled wrote: »

There are a number of ways to use GPS, one of these is called AGPS.

Plus... AGPS is only useful if you don't mind your actual location being 1000m away from it says you are. :rolleyes:

Mint Sauce

neilled wrote: »

There are a number of ways to use GPS, one of these is called AGPS. What this does it gets some information from your network as in what tower your phone is connected and where it is and this enables the GPS to lock on in between 10 and 30 seconds. It also uses up data. By comparison, old school standalone GPS would take about 3-5 mins to get a lock on you.

so with that your connecting to mobile internet, adding to your phone bill?

neilled wrote: »

The C905 and most sonyericsson phones ship with wayfinder navigator which you can predownload maps to in advance, so you could download all the irish ones onto your phone, so the handset wouldn't connect to the internet.

read some where this is a trail version, can you down load for free off the internet updates and maps for where your going to, say similar to your in car tomtom or garman and transfer to your phone

sorry, dont know much about the GPS on the phones, could be wrong, but from reading the reviews, the one on the C905, seems to be targeting at bloggers, or people using tags for their pictures so they can remember where thet took their pics, if using the wayfinder, can you use it as a navigational tool?

Gekko

Frankmagnet wrote: »

Where did everyone get their c905? Price? Unlocked?
Any info would be appreciated .

Thanks

let me know if you're after one

neilled

irish-stew wrote: »

howdy guys, was just reading some stuff on the GPS on this phone, do you actully have to connect to mobile internet to use the GPS, or can you use it like your in car one (maybe without the anoying narator), just switch it on

would still asume you have to connect to the internet to update it, can this be done by connecting to your laptop/desktop, or again, does it have to be via mobile internet

basically trying to save money, and dont want to be adding mobile internet to my bill

There are a number of ways to use GPS, one of these is called AGPS. What this does it gets some information from your network as in what tower your phone is connected and where it is and this enables the GPS to lock on in between 10 and 30 seconds. It also uses up data. By comparison, old school standalone GPS would take about 3-5 mins to get a lock on you.

The C905 and most sonyericsson phones ship with wayfinder navigator which you can predownload maps to in advance, so you could download all the irish ones onto your phone, so the handset wouldn't connect to the internet.

Mint Sauce

howdy guys, was just reading some stuff on the GPS on this phone, do you actully have to connect to mobile internet to use the GPS, or can you use it like your in car one (maybe without the anoying narator), just switch it on

would still asume you have to connect to the internet to update it, can this be done by connecting to your laptop/desktop, or again, does it have to be via mobile internet

basically trying to save money, and dont want to be adding mobile internet to my bill

neilled

eden_my_ass wrote: »

Got my phone yesterday, quite heavy but I find that reassuring....looks well, handles well, but I had some issues with using WiFi, turns out the branded firmware put on by 3...and from what I've read other networks in the UK as well cause conflicts in accessing the internet.

10 euro on DaVinci and now I have a western europe unbranded phone...lost a few apps, skype, msn, but I'll survive that...much prefer the phone now

bookmark the download pages before you debrand and you'll be able to reinstall some of the apps. Skype should be fine

Headshot

lads whats the sound quality like on the SE C905

Columba Rad

su_dios wrote: »

Do explain.

I got a quote of 45eur from gsm solutions and 10eur to flash the 3 software off it. I ordered online from 3 as its 20eur cheaper than in store.

€55? What a rip-off... I'd do it for half the price...

Headshot

sharkman wrote: »

Where online ?

http://www.three.ie/handsets_new/prepay-mobiles-sony-ericsson-c905-overview.htm

sharkman

{(-_-)}HeadShoT** wrote: »

i went into a 3g store today and the se c905 price was 400 euro

tad expensive compared to 375 online

so are all stores that have the c905 priced the same?

Where online ?

su_dios

Columba Ra'd wrote: »

I can unlock this phone, takes a whole 60 seconds...

Do explain.

I got a quote of 45eur from gsm solutions and 10eur to flash the 3 software off it. I ordered online from 3 as its 20eur cheaper than in store.

Columba Rad

I can unlock this phone, takes a whole 60 seconds...

Frankmagnet

Where did everyone get their c905? Price? Unlocked?
Any info would be appreciated .

Thanks