When you are in call conversation, press the left option button, there is an option to record. However, the other party will hear a beep sound every 10 seconds or so. I have tried recording nearly 1 hour of conversation, did not reach 100MB. However, I have tried video recording >1 hours+ in 2 files, still has battery left, estimate 50%.

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Added on December 17, 2008, 1:05 amUnplug, plug into another USB in PC, choose PC Suite in N82 and let it auto-detect and install. It's a PC system problem.

Another way is to uninstall all PC suite and PC connectivity/data cable/connection from PC. Reboot. Then install again. Reboot again. Plug N82 in and choose PC Suite. Let it detect all over again.

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Added on December 17, 2008, 1:07 amWow, that's something new. I saw in SanDisk website only has 8GB Class 4 micro-SDHC 1-2 weeks ago only.

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Added on December 17, 2008, 1:09 amMy GPS test was KL->Ipoh Town->Simpang Pulai->Halfway to Cameron runs out of battery. Estimate definitely <4 hours and it was quite new at that time. <2 months old, authorised set (not AP).

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Added on December 17, 2008, 1:11 amI can bet with you HSDPA (3.5G) continuous download non-stop will drain faster than playing game e.g. 200MB+ patch file from microsoft/download.com/etc.
Full charge to zero in <2 hours. I have never achieve HSDPA >2.5 hours, except go online and let it idle (no upload/download).

WiFi is somewhere around gaming and GPRS/EDGE usage. 2-4 hours.


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 17 2008, 01:11 AM

Yes. The reason is, I remember from my N80 days, voice recorder has a limitation of 5/10/15/30/60/???? minute max. Video has longer limitation of >60 min or up to 1GB or something. Cannot really recall. Since I know it was a long discussion, and I have plenty of memory card space, I use video recording rather than every 5 min check my N82. I'm sure the other party would not like it if I check my h/p every now and then during discussion

8GB Class 6 vs 16GB Class 2 now... RM65+ vs RM250
Very tempting Cause I can use the micro-SD with SD converter on my camera also.

At that time, I was using GMXT 4.x and Malsingmap v2.20 also.

Using GMXT, once you locked the satellites, there is an option to send your location to another GMXT user as SMS. They will receive an SMS, and if both devices are set correctly, when the other user open the message, it will launch GMXT and he/she can choose to navigate to your location.

Already tried and it works.

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Added on December 17, 2008, 1:02 pmlucaswjk,

For 8GB Class 2/4/6, I don't mind spending extra RM20 for Class 6. However, the 16GB is way too expensive right now

This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 17 2008, 01:08 PM

AFAIK, default Nokia File Manager cannot view hidden files. Therefore, cannot set the hidden attributes on/off.

Just do a search in E:\Garmin\ for all subfolders with _pAltbn (or _pAlbtn?). Don't be so lazy lah
Then set all necessary files to hidden. Then delete the _pAltbn folder and sub.

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Added on December 17, 2008, 1:42 pmNo. I'm not sure GMXT has the tracking feature or not. Never tried until that yet. If it has that feature, it means e.g. every minute will send an sms. Once a minute may be too long/short a time. Imagine how much sms you need to pay (but for those cheap ones) I think is alright.

Nokia Sports Tracker allow single/individual bread-crumb trail tracking.


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 17 2008, 01:42 PM

FExplorer (need to sign yourself, troublesome)
X-plore
SysExlorer
Y-Browser (Dr. Jukka)

Don't worry, all are freeware.

Connect as PC Suite using USB cable. You can try set whole E:\Garmin folder to hidden (including subfolders) using WinXP Explorer. I've never tried that before. But no matter what, you still need to find and delete all the _pAltbn (or _pAlbtn ?) folders first.

Edit: above bold is wrong. Connect as USB Transfer using USB cable. Otherwise, I think you won't be able to view E:\Garmin or those hidden/system files, even if your WinXP Explorer is set to enable view hidden/system.

BTW, I see some post can have text with "strikeout". How can I do that ?

This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 17 2008, 03:07 PM

_paltbn ??? is the folder which stores thumbnail images for Gallery. Even it hidden, it will still show in Gallery and load if available.

After delete pAltbn ?? , yes, GMXT will work. Even if you set those image files to hidden. I've been using it for >6 months without problem.

You can try delete the _pAlbtn in E:\Images\..... then when you open Gallery again, the thumbnail loading will be slower. Cause it is recreating the thumbnails again. _pAlbtn is similiar with WinXP thumbs.db

There are several _pAlbtn folders in \Garmin\
Don't be lazy, just browse through the 20+ folders.

If the file is hidden and no thumbnails (_palbtn), Gallery won't detect it.
If the file is hidden but earlier thumbnails already created, Gallery will detect the thumbnails + image

If I'm not mistaken, you got the wrong map. Get the GM-MySinMXT.exe v2.15 map.

This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 18 2008, 12:20 AM

If I'm going to buy original battery, I'll rather pay more and goto Nokia Authorised centres -> RM150+ ?

Else, if I'm going to normal phone shops, I'll buy the non-original-battery. RM30-60 type.

Because it is a 5 Directional button keypad

left, right, up, down, centre


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 18 2008, 11:39 PM

one more is centre push-down button la...

This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 18 2008, 11:40 PM

gaming devices call it 4 directionDigital-pad for the left, right, up, down.


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 18 2008, 11:48 PM

Seldom play N82 games now. If got time, play PS3 GTA IV

Try games like AdvBrain Trainer, Brain challenge, Fr.Bubble, Bejeweled, tetris, pool/snooker

Try apps like Ovi, SIC! FTP, Energy Pro (battery tool),
Argus RS, wwigo, webcam2 (web cam for N82)
CalSync, Nokia Step Counter,
all Dr. Jukka stuff, Y-browser,
Handy alarm,
mobiPad (with nintendo Wii)
QuickOffice suite
GPS: Nokia Sports Tracker

I didn't use VNCViewer before. Is there one for S60v3 to view PC desktop from N82 ?

I'm using Remote Professional (mobileways.de) to view N82 from PC (thru USB cable + PC Suite).

My Nokia Steps Counter is beta. Did not touch it for many months already not fun.

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Added on December 19, 2008, 12:27 amHandy Clock/Alarm is similiar

File browser is depends on individual preference.

Quickoffice launching ver6 around Mar 2009. Free upgrade for existing v5 users Previously I bought at USD1 during promotion period.


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 19 2008, 12:27 AM

Yes, Diamond Twister is more fun than Bejeweled

Download Diamond Twister ... you may get addicted. A full charge can last 2-3 hours if you play non-stop I play with charger connected for 4-5 hours