Hi guys, new N81 8GB user here ... got it a week back @ rm1300

great phone with many good features and its defiantely better then
my last fon, N73ME.

I only have issues with:
- back casing creaking noise
- 20mb fon mem, makes receiving files via BT rather tiresome. When use
"memcard" the fon cant go into mass storage/data transfer mode
- 2MP camera

All in all its still a very nice everyday fon to have.

Oh yeah, I also use the Holux M-1000 GPS-r and lovin' it too.

Question:
i've been using video converters to make videos to my fon, but they seem to play back
kinda choppy. What's the best video bitrate to use? Im currently at 256kpbs.

Player: DivX Mobile, Smartmovie and all vids are 320x240

This post has been edited by metaru101: Jun 4 2008, 10:17 AM

i dunno wat csl is but AP is similar to ori set only it pays no import tax or something, hence the cheaper price. There's some warranty issues also. U still get the complete original sales package.

like mine is AP set from SingTel (singapore telco i think).

Im using one regularly with mine. Im no pro but maybe i can help, what do u want to know?

Im not really sure wht common models most ppl use, im using a Holux M-1000 unit (used with Nokia Maps) which i got from a LYN gps-r seller for RM250 abt 4-5 months back. Last i checked, prices range were around 180 - 500 for gps-r's depending on brand and type. Only diff i can see is the lock on time, ability to stay locked on and accuracy.

I think that any external gps-r that has bluetooth spp profile can be used with the S60's. I used the same unit trouble free with my old phone, N73ME (s60 3rd).

I havent used the adapt yet, but technically speaking the major diff to me are:

H-1000
- MTK MT3318 GPS Chip, taiwan chip, so far no compalins
- Uses Nokia BL-5C battery.
- No wall charger, uses USB cable (like used on digital cameras) or Car adapter with USB (provided) to charge.
- Boxy design, looks old school.
- 17hrs of use.

Marathon 55
- Sirf star III GPS chip, a well known chip used in many phones, including nokia.
- AA sized Li-MH 2400mh batteries.
- Wall charger included as well as car charger.
- Sleeker design
- 55hrs of use.

In my opinion, if plan to heavily use the GPS daily, go for the Adapt cos they have longer endurance otherwise the Holux is adequate.

Hope this helps

The chanels, from wht i understand, is the number of satellites it can search then track. 1 chanel per sat. Though in reality, the map software only need a minimum of 3 to get a lock. Nokia maps uses 5 when available but can work with only 2 at the cost of accuracy.

However, more channels are preferable but not nessesary. I've heard though (not confirmed) that some ppl say more channels means faster lock.

oops, my bad ... its M-1000 and yes the M-1000B is an updated version.

chicaman, ur right btw, the garmin mobileXT is way more detailed. But im also suffering from lack of budget hehe. Nokia maps to me is a basic map software, not very detailed but works fine as a general "where-am-i-now?" kinda tool.

This post has been edited by metaru101: Jul 16 2008, 02:43 PM

guys wanna ask, I have sum issues about the phone mem

is it just me or does the phone mem never gets above 5mb free? Mine averages around 3mb or so, when i browse web for long periods get out of mem error.

the spec says 24mb phone mem, how come only at best 5 mb r available for use? All other apps r installed on mass mem.

fyi, i use fon mem for msgs, as i tend to often use my fon as a thumbdrive. But even after clearing all, still never go above 5mb.

Any help here guys? Thx

*im using n81 8gb version

yup, got nokia maps 2.0 alright ... before install highest ive got was 7mb ... btw, does the fon's OS sits in the phone mem too? cos i thought they sit in some sort of rom memory or somthing

i just checked my apps manager, nokia maps 2.0 isnt listed?!

oh man, dat sucks... who design this things anyways

would hack the fon 2 remove maps effect my gps "landmarks" locations?

Does upgrading the firmware effect the user data? like setiings and stuff?

Does the new firmware fix the phone hang when using music player and messeging?

Tired of this problem. always crash when open sms and listen song at same time