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Posted by Tom Scott on November 28, 2005, 10:11 am
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> us with:
>
> While I'd have to agree with BOTH posts, the main problem is that the
> MPX220 seems to have been totally abandoned by both Cingular and Moto
> and hopes for future firmware fixes are slim if any.
>
> And forget about Bluetooth headsets; you CAN'T do voice dialing with
> them and they work only if you dial the phone and THEN connect -
> defeating the purpose.
>
> subdude
>
>>Richard,
>>
>>I'd vote for MPx220 for the reasons you mentione and those that Todd added
>>in his reply. I've had both phones. I started with an MPx220 with
>>Cingular. Had lots of firmware related problems, and when I couldn't
>>stand
>>it any longer, exchanged it with Cingular for the SMT 5600. REALLY liked
>>the small size of the SMT 5600 and its slightly larger screen size. But
>>that was it for its positives as far as I'm concerned.
>>
>>Since I was used to the MPx220, the processor on the SMT 5600 seemed slow,
>>especially when doing text messages, or any alpha type stuff -- I could
>>"type" faster than the phone could respong -- if you can imagine that
>>using
>>only the numeric keypad! The voice dial feature on MPx220 was FAR
>>superior!
>>It "knows" everyone in your contact list and can dial them. If there's
>>more
>>than one number, the phone asks you which one you want. On the SMT5600,
>>you
>>have to record a voice tage for each number you want to dial. So, to dial
>>you, I might have to record tags Richard Home, Richard Cell, etc. A real
>>pain.
>>
>>I've got slightly over 300 contacts and everything works well synching
>>with
>>Outlook, etc. Have synched wired, bluetooth, and "over air. Have also
>>used
>>the MPx220 as a modem -- both wired and bluetooth -- connected to my
>>laptop
>>to allow me to surf the net, pay bills online, etc., when sitting out at
>>anchor on a sailboat!
>>
>>My vote is definitely for MPx220. Only problem I have is a delay when you
>>answer a received call; frequently I have to repeat the word "Hello"
>>before
>>the calling party can hear me. Hopefully that will be cleared up in the
>>next firmware release.
>>
>>Avoid Verizon at all costs! I'll go without a phone before I'll ever deal
>>with them again!
>>
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>I am considering moving to the Smartphone platform, either with an
>>>Audiovox
>>> 5600 or Motorola MPX220. I realize that phones are definitely a
>>> personal
>>> preference, so I was curious if anyone can give me some guidance.
>>>
>>> I live in the US, and it seems the predominant carrier of choice for
>>> Smartphones is Cingular. Between Verizon and Cingular, it seems
>>> Cingular
>>> hsa more options, and I must choose between the two carriers based on
>>> cell
>>> coverage.
>>>
>>> Requirements:
>>> - Primarily looks & feels like a phone. Small form factor. I have the
>>> Treo
>>> 600 and hate it; I loved my Kyocera 7135, but when it broke, Verizon
>>> replaced it with the Treo since they no longer offered the Kyocera.
>>> - USB sync with my Outlook calendar, contacts, and todo (over 500
>>> contacts,
>>> and several hundred calendar entries)
>>> - Speakerphone
>>> - Good audio quality & reception
>>> - Good customer service & cellphone exchange program
>>> - Voice memos
>>>
>>> Highly Desired:
>>> - Bluetooth (for headset, etc)
>>> - Expandable memory
>>> - Voice dialing
>>> - Camera & video recording
>>>
>>> Carrier:
>>> - Cingular
>>> - Verizon
>>> Other carriers do not offer sufficient cell coverage for where I
>>> live/travel.
>>>
>>> As of this time, it seems my research has drawn me to the Audiovox 5600
>>> &
>>> Motorola MPX220 phones. The Motorola MPX220 phone seems to previously
>>> have
>>> bad reviews, but has rave reviews with the new firmware. The local
>>> Cingular
>>> rep doesn't like the Motorola, but I don't know if that is a good
>>> indicator
>>> or not. It seems to boast a better camera and international support, as
>>> well as a flip/clam-style phone which probably protects it better if
>>> dropped
>>> and also reduces accidental key presses.
>>>
>>> As I see it:
>>>
>>> Audiovox 5600:
>>> Pros:
>>> - Lighter
>>> Cons:
>>> - Lower resolution camera
>>> - Tri-band vs. quad-band (negligible decision factor)
>>> - The joystick is difficult to press to "select" without also going
>>> up/down/left/right.
>>> - Candy bar style means one has to lock it to prevent accidental key
>>> presses.
>>>
>>> Motorola MPX220:
>>> Pros:
>>> - Flip/clam style (protects screen from drops and reduces accidental key
>>> presses)
>>> - Quad-band (international support)
>>> - Higher resolution camera
>>> Cons:
>>> - More negative reviews (is this still true with the new firmware -
>>> 1.43;
>>> there are many reviews that suggest the old firmware had lots of
>>> issues).
>>>
>>> And finally, is there a difference in equipment protection plans or
>>> warranties that suggest the purchase of one or the other?
>>>
I own the equivalent of a 5600 (SPV-C500) that I reflashed with the latest
Qtek rom and am using on T-Mobile USA network with T-Zones. Does all I need,
web browsing and email on the go.
As well I have an Imate PDA2k that depending on need for the day, I'll swap
the sim over. This is a fine PDA/Phone, but I prefer the phone version.
Without question, aside from my trusty T68i, it is one of the best phones
I've ever used - and with the Qtek rom is one of the most stable, far less
problematic than my friend's MPx. The screen on the "5600" is better and
clearer than the MPx, and while the learning curve on the navigation rocker
is longer, it is just as easy to use as the MPx nav disk.
Can't comment on a bluetooth headset though, I prefer the wired stereo ones
that came with the phone, the voice tags work well.
As far as locking keys, it is easy to lock and unlock, so this is not a
problem. Moto make good phones, but the MPx even with the latest rom is
nowhere near as stable as the "5600".
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