thanks for the review, xtorm.

so, the camera is better then the U900? I was thinking of getting the U900 too, until i saw the G400

i don't think it'll drop within to that low within this year.

@shockk
you also interested ah?

i've never used clamshell form factor, so i won't know if it like until i try.
what really got me interested is the 2.2" touch screen on the cover. much bigger then the U900 which i'm also interested to get.

btw, i think this phone is easier to take spyshots since you don't need to flip open the phone, unlike sliders.

there's not much of substance in other brands either, within the same price range, that is.
I will give it a try this sunday.

yeah, the SE K850 was a major letdown.

Jeng Jeng Jeng!!!

lol, thanks

after lunch actually. was out for some errands, seeing that i've the extra time to kill, so just drop by a phone shop to demo the both G400 and U900 at the same time.

the latest SMS sent to you was using the G400.

oh, the pic was taken with the G400 as well. previously using 9300, no camera, no vibrate.

no boring at all, very fun phone to use.

I bought it at "premium price", RM1,499 because of easy payment.
other shops quoted RM1380 cash

unfortunately no

have to go get one this sunday.

one thing though, it's quite a finger print magnet.

the E71 getting fingerprints? other then the screen and the back, i don't think there's any other gloss surface that attracts fingerprints.

i got microfiber cloth for polishing cars
a bit rough compared to those for camera lense, but still beats tissue paper.

that's what i thought too, especially since i bought the phone in Kepong and not downtown Sungai Wang or LYP.

warranty is 12 months

mini review
likes:
1) camwhore phone - flip open and have the 5MP camera pointing straight at you with a large 2.2" display screen to look at instead of a puny view finder mirror.
2) stealth picture taking - take pictures without flipping open the phone
3) easy picture taking - camera button sticks out of the side
4) improved camera software - finally, it doesn't suck anymore. and I dare say it can rival camera expert SE
5) touch screen! - many many uses, especially in camera mode
6) i like the look of the phone
7) compared to my previous L760, the software in the G400 has improved allot, especially in the SMS department.

things that can be improved:
1) taking pictures difficult in camwhore mode - when the phone is flipped open, the camera button is on the right side. it will benefit lefties, but right handers might need some practice balancing and taking the picture with one hand. i know that you can take picture by pressing the keypad, but it doesn't autofocus. and since i have big fingers, using the keypad to take pics will sometime have my thumb blocking part of the lense.
2) show SMS in the outer screen is MUCH appreciated
3) would be nice if there's touchscreen games like bejeweled
4) free games, so that I wouldn't have to pay RM8 for tetris

that's all i can think off. lots of other features i haven't try yet like movies, music, other built in software.

and since this is my first clamshell, i have yet to find a comfortable way of holding the phone to talk without getting facial grease onto the inner screen.

i haven't got any calls in public yet

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Added on November 15, 2008, 10:35 amone more thing, where is the bluetooth turn on/off shortcut?
it's quite a hassle going through the phone settings to turn off the bluetooth every time i finish sending pictures via bluetooth

This post has been edited by Rusty Nail: Nov 15 2008, 10:35 AM

their reaction will probably: "big ass clamshell"
it's probably optical illusion, but i do find the G400 look bigger then the V3.

I've mapped out the bluetooth function, but to turn it off i still need to navigate the bluetooth menu, not like the K750, which is much simpler.

only the startup greeting was "My maxis", didn't find any maxis wallpaper though.
at the main menu the right [--] button is a globe icon.
unlike the L760 (which i had year ago), where the right [--] button shows "Maxis" word. and comes loaded with maxis wallpaper.

I haven't try the wap settings yet. will check it out later

do share the code please.

Lol, yeah, i asked him to teach, he don't want.

thanks

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Added on November 15, 2008, 2:19 pmi don't know, lol.

This post has been edited by Rusty Nail: Nov 15 2008, 02:19 PM

warranty is 12 months.

yesterday I was at LYP to get 4gb memory card and screen protector for my G400, and at the same time survey for latest pricing for G400. Before discount: Rm1350 free 1gb memory (samsung both)
RM1370 free 2gb (VS com)

btw, i can't find screen protector for this phone. asked a few shops, they said it's new, so not out yet.

y_owez do post pictures of a black G400 when you buy it.

I've yet to come across one.

testing macro

i wonder how much FMG charges for casing replacement

no you can't