so the standby items in front screen like calendar, seaqrch online, wifi cannot customize or delete?

thanks bro, ur post is opening post material

Well for starters, my comments after using this for 1 week. Actually i bought this earlier but i just keep it coz wait for the new firmware. But then, new firmware also not coming out, so i use la. Im upgrading from a N70 so u get the idea.

-1st thing i liek is the Switch application. On 1st use I launched it and establish bluetooth from N70 to N79 to transfer settings. It Transfers everything save for 2 folders in my saved messages. i tried the 2nd time but it cant transfer it. So i just leave coz not so important contents

-I think this phone is easier on the eyes and font more legible than my N70. I didnt like the N70 bcoz of its bulk, and thats the reason i targeted N79 for so long. 120+ grams vs a light 97grams. Its slimmer as well. Also prettier, and slimmer.

-I didnt install anything yet other than Garmin XT which is really useful and fascinating for me. My 1st step into the GPS world. I installed it myself free, if u know what i mean. I noticed maxtek's thread is gone, u know the one he sells original Mobile XT for RM50.

-Since N70 i always turned off active standby, which is the all the menus and icons on the standby or front screen. I didnt want my N70 to slow down. But for N79 i turn it on as its quite fast and the shortcuts are really helping. i just hope the next firmware can modify what u want on the front screen as i dont need internet search and share online. Maybe can replace with sumthing else.

-This phone is a swiss army knife im sure u agree. Everything inside a nice, pretty small body.

-im not gonna mince words on the keypad, its surely too stiff and hard. While im bored with my N70 keypad, i prefer something like Nokia 5610 XM's keypad. PPl say this model has the most balanced keypad for feature HP - adequate size, nice tactile feedback, not too soft but not too hard. I hope my N79 with repeated use the keys would ease a bit. Either that or i grow muscles on my fingers. But it does have it benefits though, u can just slip it into ur pocket without keylock or even between messaging. If it needs effort for ur fingers to press a button surely your hips and ur tight jeans wont do it.

-camera is adequate and obviously better than n70. i think some ppl are far too picky about HP cam quality. Im not. I like the shutter cover BTW, less moving part is better IMO.

-so thats my comment on my 1 week phone. Hope our N79 maintains it usefulness for years. This n79 has the charm of N70 when its first out. The ppl using it are ppl who want function and style in a small package. While if u compare it doesnt have the 'buzz' or mass crazy popularity of 5800XM i believe its coz the owners of N79 are more function-orientated and more reserved and simple. Remember technology is our slave, not the other way round.

-I hope out little thread here grows with more input from users. THings that i love to see on the opening post:

- apps. the ones that useable and doesnt have that unsigned problem. im still searching for the torch app that uses the LED lights, cant find the link. Anyone got that? I saw nokia sells one but thats the screen.
- user list
-current firmware
-community recommended themes. Especially where to find beautiful ones like the included 'Haze'

Thats about it, happy lurking!

This post has been edited by SerioseCat: Jan 6 2009, 10:44 AM

Can i make a confession?

If i havent bought the N79 on the week that ppl found 5800XM to be selling for rm1300 chances are I would have already have a full touchscreen phone in my hands. Im quite a sucker for cheap price and a iPhone/Omnia/Touch competitor with even better features for THAT price would surely sway me.

However, if i havent bought the N79 by the time the 5800XM ppl found out a myriad of problems with it, and the fact that Garmin and FM transmitter are missing then I would get the N79!

This post has been edited by SerioseCat: Jan 6 2009, 10:56 AM

damn the ntorch lite is very nice IF can be used on our n79

Things todo before firmware upgrade :

1. Full backup using Nokia Content Copier

anymore?

program sure lost, need reinstall, garmin i think just run the exe from memory card

no lah, im still waiting like u guys.

just think its appropriate to discuss all pre-firmware upgrading preparations, since quite a few programs may be on the phone

so once the firmware finally comes out we wouldnt miss backing up anything.

lol so fast come out...i think only last afternoon i check using product code at nokia malaysia say still old firmware no new yet

edit : nope, it says still 10.046 for me

edit2 : ok bros, i can confirm new v11 update is available through FOTA, but not thru Nokia Malaysia software check nor NSU. I think I'll update it later lah via wifi, for sure a bit slow if wifi

This post has been edited by SerioseCat: Jan 8 2009, 08:17 AM

start listing teh improvements!

hi guise, do ur N79s snooze teh alarm if u turn teh phone over?

mine cant, and it seems to have nuthing to do with teh sensor settings. i put auto-rotate display = off

and my alarm tone is in my memory card

have any ideas?