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arbelnox
post Aug 21 2010, 08:30 AM

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any expected price for this beast when released in Malaysia?
500USD should be around RM 1600 right? But i seriously doubt that price will be as cheap as only RM 1600 judging that Malaysia's smartphone price usually is plain bloodsucking!
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post Aug 28 2010, 09:11 AM

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QUOTE(irwan6179 @ Aug 24 2010, 04:36 PM)
I have 4 units coming next week. if you like to reserve let me know. I think it's still on 1.6 but will need to confirm later.

The unlock sim is rebelsim. You can read more http://rebelsimcard.com/virtu/index.php?op...id=319&Itemid=1
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i wonder how well will this rebel sim works?

By the way, do the phone that is initially Network Operator Locked tend to have worse signal reception compared to the worldwide unlocked version?

Cos last time I bought a T-Mobile (used) G1 but ended up sold it out cos my friends all said very difficult to reach me when I was using G1. However, i never heard that signal reception to be a problem to G1, hence that made me think perhaps it has something to do with its initially Network Operator Locked nature? Can someone please clarify?

cos, if that's the case, i would rather wait for Malaysia's version then.

Thanks!
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post Aug 28 2010, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(irwan6179 @ Aug 28 2010, 03:04 PM)
It might be difficult to compare due to hardware difference. iPhone for instance, I've been using 3GS US unit (JB/unlocked) and it doesn't have significant shortcoming in term of reception. Plus G1 is several generation behind. I'll check for you once the units arrive. It's expected on Thursday. thumbup.gif
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yeah, awaiting your nice review BRO!!!!
Bravo!!
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post Sep 14 2010, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 13 2010, 03:21 PM)
Getting my Streak soon.. so when get my hands on it will post up some reviews and videos as well. XD
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Stratos, when you receive the phone do you mind to let me see the actual unit? I'm a Mirian!!! tongue.gif

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post Sep 15 2010, 07:55 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 15 2010, 07:51 AM)
Can just come over to my shop.. At Padang Kerbau, New bypass road to Airport.. got 1 Sell 2nd hand car + PC shop there.. PM me for more info..

Slight delay on the phone coz skynet slow.. today will get it..
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okay, I guess I know the place already. If I'm not mistaken, your shop also has the word "Stratos" right out there is it?

Receiving it today? Congrats!!!! Tmr is public holiday so it's great to have it by today so no need to delay for 2 more days again! rclxms.gif
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post Sep 15 2010, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 15 2010, 08:21 AM)
Yes.. shop name StratOS Enterprise.. when i got it will let u know then you come over and have a look la.. thumbup.gif
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haha sure... many thanks to you!!!! tongue.gif
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post Sep 15 2010, 12:34 PM

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wow, got it already?Congrats!by the way, which unit you get? uk or us?
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post Sep 15 2010, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 15 2010, 01:29 PM)
US AT&T set.. charging the phone now.. icon_rolleyes.gif
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ho ho ho... biggrin.gif

can't wait for the review already... icon_idea.gif
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post Sep 15 2010, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Sep 15 2010, 05:12 PM)
thats a tablet dude.. btw, i guess 4.3inch is the max.. 4inch is the ideal and 3.7 is the minimum that ill go for in a phone.. im my own opinion for sure, surely someone would prefer 5inch if they are into that size and find its more convenient for them
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o, i first thought it was a tablet too, but it seems turns out to be able to make call!! So, yeah, it's a Tablet with phone capabilities actually.

but still, i don't like Samsung nor LG. Esp LG which died pretty fast on me.


Added on September 15, 2010, 5:25 pm
QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 15 2010, 04:19 PM)
Just a short update.. no proper review coz still testing and typing and photo-ing..

Big bad bad bad thing i dislike... No indicator if there is a miss call or missed sms.. see phone today 10 miss call and no indicator.. *sigh*..
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for real? could it be setting problem? hmm.gif

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post Sep 15 2010, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(lingch @ Sep 15 2010, 05:34 PM)
how much us set?
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here:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1538884


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post Sep 15 2010, 08:14 PM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 15 2010, 06:41 PM)
indicator as in no light blinking when there is a miss call to remind you.. everything is just blank.. still playing around with the settings now.. wait see if theres a setting prob or not.. rclxub.gif
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o i see. i thought there is no notification on top bar when there's miss call. So meaning to say the indication light is not blinking on top of the phone is it?

but my tp2 also have similar problem where it doesn't show proper blinking signs for notification. Dont your Diamond 2 experience the same?


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post Sep 16 2010, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(wongpeter @ Sep 15 2010, 09:11 PM)
Anyone has info why Dell and Sony Ericsson is sticking with Android 1.6 and not 2.1? Is it cos their hardware is not up for it?
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well, i'm not quiite sure for dell. but i think it is because dell has to do the optimization to the UI to be fit in the 5" screen.

whereas for Sony X10, similar case applied but much tougher for Sony since they have applied their own UI skin (Timescape) over 1.6 hence that too gonna takes even longer time than Dell.

i could be wrong. so any info wwill be much appreciated.

anyway, it's definitely has nothing to do with the hardware. Cos even the G1 (HTC Dream) the very first Android phone can port to Froyo (2.2)....

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post Sep 17 2010, 08:31 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 16 2010, 05:56 PM)
My diamond 2 got indicator.. beside the speaker where we listen when talk on the phone.

the size was ok. IF u can let people stare at you for a while then realise its a Streak.. XD

got many attracted people walking on to me and ask bout the phone tho.

so far i summarize it a bit easier..

Pro's:
-Huge and great screen.
-Gorilla glass is very useful, tried poking and tapping it hard no problems.
-Very nice and user friendly layout and interface.
-Camera picture taken are great.
-Not as heavy as you think.
-Works as a hotspot in just few taps.
-Touchscreen works very very well, possible to type with thumbs
-Nice and Firm feel, not like plasticky kind of feel.
-Fits in all pocket.
-Fast mobile thanks to the 1GHz SnapDragon.
-Slim + sleek.
-Wi-Fi and fast HSPA connectivity
-Easy to sync media with a desktop computer
-Expandable memory up to 32GB
-Access to apps on Android Market
-Using a 3.5mm Jack which allows user to plug in their high-end earphones or headphones to enjoy their music/entertainment.
-Dedicated Camera button for AF and Snap button, most smartphones doensn't have this.
-Very good for user who online daily. You will have widgets like Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Hotmail and etc on the huge screen. Can even see both updates at the same time and read the words without hussle.
-Front facing camera for video conference and Skype.
Con's:
-The device will switch off when you take out the battery cover when the phone is switched on.
-No indicator to see whether you have a miss call or sms.
-Touchscreen keyboard will miss some keys when you're typing to fast.
-Battery life is not as great as expected. SMS and Calls + Some games and Apps download basically 1 Day will Flat out d. Still depend on owner usage tho.
-Speaker facing backwards is a big let down, when pressing again your lap, cant hear your phone ring unless u set to vibrate+ring together.
-No multi-touch capability in Google Maps
-Android user interface hasn't been tweaked enough to fully take advantage of the big screen
-The connectivity port for charging and sync with PC. Since its not a MiniUSB, so everytime i work have to bring the cable around, go home then need remember bring home. When no battery/low batt, have to find the charger.
-Will become sluggish at times when using. Not very obvious but you can feel it slow down a while.
-Frequent water ripple can be seen when pressing the screen, even lightly.

This is what i get so far. Anything else i discover i will update again.
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thanks for your simple yet informative review there. By the way, did you try out the speakerphone? There is a review mentioning that speakerphone for Streak is not so clear as if it sounds like under-water.
Also, how's the call quality? Can you hear the other clearly and vice versa?
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post Sep 17 2010, 10:33 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 17 2010, 10:03 AM)
i can hear clearly, but the bad thing is you need to position your ear properly to listen.. If the speaker is out of place not directly into your ears, you will have problem listening. And i sound like a old man over the phone. doh.gif

The speakerphone is a bit noisy but listenable..
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so i guess Streak doesn't have noise cancellation like Touch Pro 2 and Diamond 2 eh? Kinda let down. sweat.gif
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post Sep 17 2010, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 17 2010, 10:38 AM)
well.. still can listen tho.. i dun use much of the speakerphone so i dun really worry bout it much..

The battery really is OMG.. lol.. if on WiFi shopping in the apps market, the battery drain like wat.. but even so.. its a 5" screen, dun expect too much.. XD
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huh really? But I thought the many reviewers online are quite fascinated by its battery lasting despite its 5" screen?
Also, I thought WIFI is less power consumption than 3G right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

At least with my TP2, WIFI is much power efficient than using 3G data connection.


Added on September 17, 2010, 10:44 am
QUOTE(jujx @ Sep 17 2010, 10:40 AM)
is a new set, let the battery settle down after a week or 2. If can use 2G instead of 3G, saves HELL ALOT
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o... nice to know that. But do we have to complete discharge the battery before charging a few cycles for battery optimization or not?

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post Sep 17 2010, 10:52 AM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 17 2010, 10:47 AM)
i already turn off the 3g.. set to GSM only.. still better.. some apps do drains lots of battery like GPS or TaskKiller software..
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uh huh.... yeah GPS sure drains battery a lot. And I don't think there's a need to have TaskKiller software for Android device isn't it?
At least it didn't work much for my HTC G1 last time. Instead, killing the Task slows my G1 even more.


Added on September 17, 2010, 10:57 am
QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 17 2010, 10:49 AM)
Well.. actually really depend on how you use it.. if keep online or shop and download apps and play game sure fast finish. If regular calls and SMS lasted me 1 and a half day only, depending on how u use. I call and sms alot due to business so many tats why it drains faster.

The battery can just charge anytime you want la.. 1st charge make sure u charge it full la. dun charge and use charge and use. laugh.gif
hmm.gif  I thought the most of the current battery doesn't require complete charge for 1st run already? Forgot what it called already, lithium or sth...


Added on September 17, 2010, 10:51 am
QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 17 2010, 10:49 AM)
For a huge touchscreen phone like this.. its great already, but the main problem tat pops out now is, IF you're on your way to a business meeting or anything far like a day business trip, phone low battery. then there is no where u can charge ur phone due to the port they use. No miniusb, have to bring the cable+adapter everywhere u go.
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okay... I can understand such situation. lol...

well, in that case, might as well get yourself a portable charging equipment. Though I'm kinda worry if those unbranded charging equipment will do damage to the unit or not.

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post Sep 17 2010, 12:16 PM

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QUOTE(StratOS @ Sep 17 2010, 12:07 PM)
Its a Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion batteries.. well, better do a full charge before use still recommended..

Portable Charging equipment u still need bring the cable with u.. lol.. nt like mt HTC, i go fren office sure got miniUSB jack.. can lend to charge..  laugh.gif
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haha. true true. lol... however, if Streak exclusive usb cable has the capability of fast charge then it will be awesome.

by the way, the fast charge is based on the cable or the adapter? i find HTC charger charges my TP2 much faster than other charger such as Motorola charger...
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post Sep 18 2010, 09:17 AM

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any news on when will Dell upgrade the ROM? Hopefully it wont end up like X10 where the ROM only up to Eclair.
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post Sep 20 2010, 09:14 AM

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@Stratos

now that's kinda troublesome eh? Did you close your battery cover real tight enough?
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post Sep 20 2010, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(irenic @ Sep 20 2010, 04:19 PM)
erm i never install papago on any of my android yet.. coz so far really satisfy with brut's google maps.

i used it as my main device, satisfy with the build quality and the screen although i couldnt imagine what will happen if it drops to the ground..

for media playback, still prefer my SGS with it's smaller screen (it's ONLY 4") because of it's great screen and superb audio quality.

overall, i'm a happy user of the Streak!
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walao... now my hand really itchy already... can't really wait any longer to get myself a unit only if I could.... sigh....


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