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“i've always had a nokia but ealier this year i fancied...”
Written on: 27/08/2003 by janwilde6 (4 reviews written)
i've always had a nokia but ealier this year i fancied a change and got the sharp GX1, this mobile phone has been one of the best i have ever had- in fact i even sold my nokia 7650 and kept this one. one of the down sides is that it's hard to find ring tones to download for the gx 1,the camera isnt the best going but it's better than on the ericson t300.fun games. you can set your friends picture to come up on the screen when they ring you which is a nice touch.a good phone all in all. (read more)
“I almost didn't buy this Sharp GX1 mobile phone...”
Written on: 17/07/2003 by Omar.
I almost didn't buy this Sharp GX1 mobile phone because at first sight it was huge, but when I was finally persuaded, I was excited that I had a new colourful camera phone with infrared capabilities on a new tariff.
To my dismay however, I had infinite troubles sending MMS, and realised that I had a glorified pocket Atari. I am not a mobile phone games player, but the GX1s have not been worth a sniff at.
I was sold down the river on this one regarding its infrared capabilities - it...
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“Ok. So I went into the O2 shop in April this year and...”
Written on: 16/07/2003 by munkyplop.
Ok. So I went into the O2 shop in April this year and wanted a basic phone and off-peak tarriff. I was blown away to see a camera phone with a colour screen for free! So I took it.
3 months, several emails and many hours on the helpline later, O2 finally relented and offered me a new phone at no cost: a choice between a Nokia 7250 or 3650.
This was only after the last straw of spending two hours in the O2 shop last Saturday, 12th July, having my GX1 tested for why precisely it cannot send...
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“Since switching from Vodaphone to O2 and the sharp GX1...”
Written on: 10/07/2003 by sull.
Since switching from Vodaphone to O2 and the sharp GX1 we have had nothing but problems. We got 3 of them and they all have poor reception if any at all, they have been switching themselves off, we have lost so many text messages that were never received. The menus are not user friendly and you seem to scroll for ages to get what you want. One phone stuck on vibrate for 3 hours!!!! despite removing battery etc. They have been a nightmare and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone (read more)
“I have always owned Nokia phones before and, although...”
Written on: 06/06/2003 by Ellie.
I have always owned Nokia phones before and, although I was definitely ready for a change, I was worried about making the right decision about which phone to change to. The Sharp GX1 is quite simply the best phone I've ever owned. It looks great, sounds amazing and I'm still really enjoying it 5 months after I bought it. I was a bit worried about it's size - it's significantly larger than most other modern phones - but in my opinion its superior features make it far better than the smaller... (read more)
“i bought my phone for £250 which i thought was worth...”
Written on: 23/05/2003 by mini.
i bought my phone for £250 which i thought was worth paying as i was under the impression it would be alot easier to store photos on a pc once the phone memory was full. because of how difficult this is the phone should be cheeper. saying that the screen on the nokia picture phones is so tiny u can hardly see the photo you've just taken and its good not having to fiddle around with a add on camera.
and the navigation is the easiest i have ever used. Its good if you know someone with the...
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“I thought it strange that there was no phone book menu...”
Written on: 07/04/2003 by Natalie.
I thought it strange that there was no phone book menu as such, and its rather annoying that when in the names list, you have to press the relevant key twice before it goes to names starting with those letters. The menus are undoubtedly long, but I think they've just tried to pack as much as they can into the phone and thats just how its ended up! What do you all think of the texting? I'm afraid I'm a bit biased towards nokia on that, used to send a msg on my 3330 in about 5secs flat! But... (read more)
113313_Gadgetgal1.'s Response to 86780_Natalie.'s Review
Written on: 05/07/2003
If you press the right hand key that has a little tel icon next to it and scroll, you'll find Directory Enquiries, Top Up, Customer Care. The lot!!!!!
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<br>If you need anymore help, just email me!!
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“The gx1 is good in essence, it has a built in camera...”
Written on: 04/04/2003 by unknown.
The gx1 is good in essence, it has a built in camera which is good for ease of use, however it lacks the quality of other built in camera models such as the 7650.It is not compatable with the javascript, so no downloadable games here, and i'd find it easier to navigate my way through the brazilian jungle than the menu system of the gx1. Marks for it looking like a phone but thats about as far as it goes i'm afraid. It also lacks software upgrades due to no symbian os. (read more)
“good phone. nice features. couldn't really ask for too...”
Written on: 29/03/2003 by Andy.
good phone. nice features. couldn't really ask for too much better. (read more)
“Only mmO2, can set it up wrong when purchased. ”
Written on: 28/03/2003 by Paul Homer.
Only mmO2, can set it up wrong when purchased.
Brilliant phone, recommended over anyphone as picture quality and build in superb.
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“Robant (previous reviewer) was correct in his...”
Written on: 21/03/2003 by O2andSharparemoneygrabbers.
Robant (previous reviewer) was correct in his assumptions about O2 and Sharp. They have basically ensured there is no way you can move pics/sounds between the phone and your pc. This will be because they want to make as much money as possible from dial up fees for ringtones and pictures.
I have made every effort to enable data tranfer to or from my phone .
I have tried the IR transmitter - NO JOY
I have tried the data cable - NO JOY
Sadly to put...
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Michael Patel.'s Response to 81742_O2andSharparemoneygrabbers.'s Review
Written on: 27/04/2003
I agree with your comments, o2 & sharp, could have a huge money spinner! If only they would try to help customers, but that's not profitable!(staff at o2 need to be educated on what a customer is)i have three phones on my account with o2, there were two gx1 phones & nokia 3310, now only got one gx1, the other gx1 was replaced with a nokia 7650, bulky but a lot better than the gx1. when the contracts expire for all my phones, i'am off i cannot wait to leave o2 & sharp for the way they have and maybe still continue to treat customers, it's simple i will buy products & services elsewere! anywere but o2 & sharp (this includes all the sharp electrical products)thank you.
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98336_Roj.'s Response to 81742_O2andSharparemoneygrabbers.'s Review
Written on: 16/05/2003
Fair enough, if Sharp don't support certain features then that's not good.
<br>However, as you say, for certain things the phone is excellent, although - like all mobiles - it also has its downsides.
<br>So if you don't read reviews (eg proper subjective magazine reviews) before you buy it to find out if it has the features you want, then you've only got yourself to blame.
<br>Yes, I'm also surprised you don't even get a data cable connection to computer - pretty much every other phone you can buy nowadays has that feature. However, this has absolutely nothing to do with o2.
<br>Do you know what o2 does? They send signals, offer telephony services and run network hardware. They don't have anything to do with handsets and handset features. Please be so kind as to tell me why they would care about the individual features of this phone, as I really cannot imagine.
<br>And concerning their prices - feel free to compare the price they offer the phones at, line rental, and individual call prices with those of the other providers. You'll find that they are by no means in last position. Yes, the new features like MMS are expensive, but if you want new technology, you have to pay. Did you expect them to be giving it away?
<br>Sorry, but I found this review ill-informed.
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“On the whole the Sharp GX1 is an okay 'phone and...”
Written on: 05/03/2003 by RobAnt.
On the whole the Sharp GX1 is an okay 'phone and camera. But it has a couple of issues I simply wanted to note.
Firstly, although the phone has an IR connection to enable it to be used as a modem, you are forced into the totally ludicrous position of having to MMS your pictures to an on-line server, then connect your PC to the internet (maybe even using the 'phones gprs modem) to upload the pictures again. This simply invokes my cynical nature that O2 (and maybe others) are looking to...
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“This phone is value for money now only 49.99 from O2...”
Written on: 04/03/2003 by Peach.
This phone is value for money now only 49.99 from O2 !!, this phone has features which elevates it above other phones, like the composer where you can make you own ringtone from a varity of tones and instrumnets. You can take up to 80 meduim sized pictures, when you run out of space you can send them to your own space on the o2 website. Best of all now the MMS is now compatble to Orange and T-Mobile phone users so you can send pics to your mates on other networks (read more)
78471_Mags.'s Response to 77244_Peach.'s Review
Written on: 09/03/2003
you cannot send MMS to any network other than o2. Your phone will say it has been sent and received but the recepient does not receive any notification. Have been in consultation with o2 for past month have even been sent replacement handset - still no luck. Can only send MMS to e-mail.
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“I got this camera FREE with a contract with O2. The...”
Written on: 28/02/2003 by Mark.
I got this camera FREE with a contract with O2. The camera is superb in sound quality and ease of use. The large screen makes everything very, there is a white background on the screen and the images are crystal clear. The camera is easily used and 80 pictures can be stored, this is particularly good as I can produce wallpaper onto the screen of the children. I have had some difficulty in sending the pictures to an e-mail address. This is an excellent phone both as a first time phone or as... (read more)
“I wanted to upgrade to a camera phone, and also wanted...”
Written on: 23/02/2003 by juicedrop.
I wanted to upgrade to a camera phone, and also wanted to change networks because I was getting very poor reception in south and east London. Having briefly researched the available camera- phones I decided on the Sharp GX1 because it had a built-in camera (an attachment would be too much bother, kludgy, and defeats the purpose of having a 'built-in' camera), and wasn't too chunky in size (don't like flip-opens). *** OVERVIEW ***: I have had it a week now and can say I am fairly satisfied... (read more)
“It's a great phone, lacks Java, it appears bigger then...”
Written on: 18/02/2003 by Steve.
It's a great phone, lacks Java, it appears bigger then it really is, it's about the same height as most phones if you take in to account the height of the aerial on those phones too. It's getting compared alot to the GX-10 the GX-1 will never be the GX-1O it wasn't meant to be, for someone who is looking for an affordable colour screen mobile with a digital camara and MMS this is the one for you! (read more)
“I'VE HAD THIS GX1 FOR A WEEK NOW AND KNOW IT...”
Written on: 18/02/2003 by nick.
I'VE HAD THIS GX1 FOR A WEEK NOW AND KNOW IT INSIDE-OUT. OK FIRST OFF. THE BIG SCREEN, NICE, COLOURS, WHAT YOU SEE IN THE REAL-WORLD. CASE, NICE SILVER, PICTURE QUALITY, VERY BLURRY AND PIXELATED IN ANY PICTURE SIZE FORMAT. SOUNDS-POLY. COST ME 300 AND I FEEL RIPPED RIGHT OFF. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE IF YOU WANT THE QUALITY YOU THINK YOU WILL GET FROM THE REVIEWS IT'S HAD. IM SELLING MY GX1 FOR 200 SQUID AND UPGRADING TO AN ETCH A SKETCH. SERIOUSLY 200 POUNDS IF YOU WANT MY SHARP GX1 BOXED... (read more)
“when i opted for the sharp gx1 phone, it was mainly...”
Written on: 01/02/2003 by chris hewer.
when i opted for the sharp gx1 phone, it was mainly for the large colour screen. I hadn't really thought about a camera facility (but this is great fun!) having always been one of "the nokia brigade", as i call them, i was also concerned slightly about changing makes. As it turned out though, i couldn't have made a better choice. This phone is fantastic, easy to use, excellent sound quality, superb colour screen, the list goes on and on. Plus there are plenty of gadgets to play with to! All... (read more)
72550_Eightball.'s Response to chris hewer.'s Review
Written on: 12/02/2003
A cool looking phone, but no data suite- I am working on a data suite now with a after market usb infrared adapter, give me a few days ill let you all know if it works, just having problems with the ringtone converters. ps anyone know where you can download java games for free so i can try writing a up loading program for the phone thanks eightball
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79650_Duxxyuk.'s Response to chris hewer.'s Review
Written on: 13/03/2003
Can pictures be transferred to the computer through the cable.
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<br>If like the infra-red it isn't possible to transfer pics directly to the PC then that's the SHOWSTOPPER for me.
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“The Sharp GX1 has everything you want on a phone”
Written on: 21/01/2003 by Rob.
The Sharp GX1 has everything you want on a phone (read more)
“I brought this phone after reading the first 3 reviews...”
Written on: 10/01/2003 by Jane.
I brought this phone after reading the first 3 reviews on this forum. However I was very disappointed and took it back for a refund the very next day. The menu navigation was long winded, and the camera was slow to use. There was a line across the camera pics if the subject moved or changed facial expression. Also the infrared was of no use at all. The infrared was only to be used as a modem setup. It was not able to allow transfer of pictures or data from a PC/laptop. I brought the Nokia... (read more)
Bobski.'s Response to 64262_Jane.'s Review
Written on: 15/01/2003
I too read all the good and bad points for the GX1 on this and other forums, but for £39.99 and a £20 per month tarrif from O2 I think it's worth it's little downfalls.
Compare this price with O2's £199 for the Nokia 7650 (arguably better - but ugly) plus I've found another site selling the GX1 for £285!
As far as battery life goes,I've always put my Nokias on overnight charge anyway.
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65829_Mike.'s Response to 64262_Jane.'s Review
Written on: 16/01/2003
Well, most of this review is untrue, the battery life on the gx10 and gx1 is 2 days for one charge, which is good for a digicamphone. The camera quality is also far superior to the nokia.
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69581_Chris.'s Response to 64262_Jane.'s Review
Written on: 01/02/2003
Sorry, but this is a typical nokia users review!!! This mobile is currently far better than anything nokia has to offer, at least in my opinion and as far as criticising the camera quality...you'd be happy with this phone if it had nokia logo stamped on it! People, judge for yourself.
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Lynnie.'s Response to 64262_Jane.'s Review
Written on: 03/02/2003
Having owned both the Sharp GX1 and the Nokia 7650 I have to say that this review is totally true. The picture quality from the Sharp GX1 is not good at all, whereas the Nokia is exceptional. I owned both phones at the same time and took pictures of identical things with both phones - the ones from the Sharp GX1 lacked definition whereas the Nokia showed the objects true colours and even things in the background which the Sharp failed to pick up. I am not a big Nokia fan and will be buying a Panasonic GD87 next, but the only reason I sold the 7650 was because of it's size, I can't fault in in any other way. The Sharp GX1 is a lovely looking phone and has some great features but the camera lets it down badly as does the screen which had lines on it almost like a water mark - not good enough in my opinion.
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“The phone has all the features that you would expect....”
Written on: 08/01/2003 by ant.
The phone has all the features that you would expect. polyphonic tones, colour screen and GPRS. It also has a few luxuries like digital camera and voice memo function. The camera is great with good quality that can be used for loads of things [wallpapers etc] the voice memo however is not as good. With a very low volume that makes it very hard to hear. The disign is good, as although it's big it uses it's space well with a big good quality screen. The major problem I had with this phone is... (read more)
“This phone lacks software to connect it to your PC to...”
Written on: 08/01/2003 by GX1 User.
This phone lacks software to connect it to your PC to upload pictures - BEWARE! I think its a very cynical move on part of O2 and Sharp - is this true of the GX10 too?? Other than that very good, nice size. (read more)
65828_Mike.'s Response to 63464_GX1 User.'s Review
Written on: 16/01/2003
Both the GX1 with O2 and the GX10 of Vodafone do not have pc connectivity. True enough, a move to stop people getting free ringtones. Just use your O2 gprs. You SHOULD get all inclusive GPRS space/
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69207_Dollyboy.'s Response to 63464_GX1 User.'s Review
Written on: 30/01/2003
By that do you mean that you can use the free gprs to transfer pics off the phone? Because the O2 deal I was looking at includes 0.5Mb per month of gprs, which could save abit off money over paying 40p per mms msg.
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70740_Knoxly.'s Response to 63464_GX1 User.'s Review
Written on: 05/02/2003
If you looked into the gx1 in more depth on the net you would have found out that it is possible to connect it to your pc, although the connection enables the modem, the data cable can also be used for your purposes too. Perhaps a usb IR dockingbay may also get round the problem.
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77420_Blabb.'s Response to 63464_GX1 User.'s Review
Written on: 04/03/2003
Knox is right there is a data cable available for the sharp GX1 - Data Cable XN-1DC10. I have ordered and will update you on whether it does mean you can move pictures and sound files to your phone. If it does mean you can then this phone is well worth purchasing.
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78093_Dollyboy.'s Response to 63464_GX1 User.'s Review
Written on: 07/03/2003
Thanx Blabb, it will be very useful to know whether the data cable can be used to transfer pics from the phone to a computer as it will greatly increase the usefulness of the camera. Could you also tell me how much you have found the cable for? I think I saw one somewhere for about £40.
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“The sharp gx10 is that famous flip phone from...”
Written on: 11/12/2002 by Mike.
The sharp gx10 is that famous flip phone from Vodafone, being heavily advertised by the company around the world. However, Europeans attention is being brought to the Sharp GX10's brother, the Sharp GX1, which is infact newer than the GX10. GX1 vrs GX10 There is very little difference in the phones, the GX1 is arguably superior in a number of ways than the GX10. The phones is definately more durable and sturdy and less easily scratched that the flimsier brother, the gx10. The gx10 however... (read more)
G4U.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 30/12/2002
excellently reviewed I have now made my choice you guessed it a gx1
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Gbd.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 23/01/2003
These comments have removed any doubt I may have had. I was very unsure as to which model to go with, as assistance from sales staff, no matter how helpful, in my mind, can appear to be ambigious. Well done - I am decided!!!
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69814_Dan.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 02/02/2003
Excellently reviewed i was struggling to choose between the gx1 and the gx10 as they are very similar phone. As the gx10 has java and the gx1 screen is bigger i just couldn't choose but reading your review i am going with the gx1 on pay as go with my birthdy money Thanks again!
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70352_Mike.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 04/02/2003
Are there going to be software updates? Any plans for a data cable to link the phone to a pc? Whats this gprs space that O2 have offered?
Mike
mikey.r@ntlworld.com
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70559_Paul.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 04/02/2003
I bought the GX1 this weekend after doing some research and wanting certain features. The GX1 was free on the pay monthly tariff I went with and I think when you compare that with £99 for the ugly Nokia 7650. (I went in the O2 shop today three days after buying it and it is now £49.99.
Think I got an excellent deal there. SO be warned shop around before committing.
Reception is great, find the phone easy to use if sometimes a bit longwinded to get round but hey the price you pay for a great phone. Battery life could be better but it is powering a top phone!!!
Buy one and see for yourself
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Mobileman.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 14/06/2003
This is a great review, i was thinking getting a gx1 because of it's big screen and in built camera , but it is £299.95 in my argos catalogue and where i live which is in kent , but now i have seen loads of the gx1 phones for about £140 which i am going to buy, also i know how to transfer pictures from it to a pc as a mate told me as he use to have it on pay monthly but he couldn't afford it any more. if you want to know where to get the phone for £140 email me and i'll send you the details. p.s. it is a auction site with a buy it now option. Regards James
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108887_Chris.'s Response to 57338_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 19/06/2003
hey can anyone tell me how to get the pictures on your pc? an can anyone tell me how to do certain software updates?
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<br>here in the netherlands i can get this phone totally free with an 2 year contract and you pay less then about 8/9 pound per month
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<br>i just bought it!! still waiting for the package to be delivered..
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<br>chris: forward@post.com
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“The Sharp GX1 mobile phone's first impression is WOW!...”
Written on: 07/12/2002 by Mike.
The Sharp GX1 mobile phone's first impression is WOW! It's a beautiful phone with a smart built in camera, the buttons feel good, and the screen is pretty big. It comes with a hands free kit and a charger as standard. Inserting the battery and the sim is easy enough. After you've plugged it in, you can begin. A wonderfully vivid screen is what meets you. The camera itself is surprisingly good. It's sharper than my Intel Webcam. Although it uses a mirror so if your walls are bright, take this... (read more)
Phone Boy Mitch.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 22/12/2002
The review is very helpfull. It made me make up my mind about getting the gx1. 10/10
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61105_Andrew Davis.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 29/12/2002
A great phone in my opinion. I waited for about 3 months after my contract ended for a decent phone to come on to the market (which is a first - I normally line up an upgrade weeks in advance!). The Nokia 7650 may have the camera and the Nokia features but, admit it - it's ugly! The Sharp GX1, however, was well worth the wait. Great display - ideal for viewing your emails and even better for texts - view the whole thing without scrolling! Navigation is excellent - better than the Sony Ericcson effort! The only downside I can think of is battery time. Then again, once the novelty of the camera wears off it shouldn't be so bad. At the moment I'm recharging every 3-4 days where as my old Nokia 8310 was every 7 or 8 days. My advice is to buy it via 02 online - at the moment it's a bargain £79.99 (I bought it for £129.99 and it went down just 3 weeks later - not happy!).
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61298_Carl.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 29/12/2002
How are the games on the GX-1? You can't download them, but it has 3 standard, right?
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61538_Team434.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 30/12/2002
Could I ask about the Camera on the GX-1. Can you transfer the pictures taken from the phone directly to your PC using infa-red / lead etc.. ? And what size does the picture come out as...Is the picture quality better, worse or even compared to the Nokia 7650 ? Thanks for your help.
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63428_John.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 08/01/2003
The Gx1 does have 3 games. They're fine, but nothing special.
The camara is not that good (I haven't checked out the quality of other camaras on phones), but I'm comparing it to my digital camara which does very good quality photos. It's absolutely fine for photo messaging and it has a zoom setting (although not when you use the biggest picture size - you only need this if you're transferring it to a computer) and a 5 setting light meter. From the instuction booklet, you can only transfer the photos to a computer by emailing them by mms and not by the infared link. The standard photos come out very small, so I've been using the largest picture size. The pictures have been coming out a bit blurry. Good for a bit of fun, but not too practical if you need them for work or anything like that. With the large picture size (17 or 18 mb), I've only been able to attach 1 to each mms. With the standard size you can attach about 5.
The phone is very good. Good reception and the colour screen is big. I hardly used wap on my old phone as you couldn't get much on the screen. I've already used it more on my new phone in 2 weeks than 1 1/2 years with the old one. You can pick up and send pop3 emails by wap, but not eg hotmail. I just set up an o2 email address on their website and this is very easy to access by wap.
The polyphonic ringtone composer is also fun.
All in all I would definitely recommend the phone as long as you don't need things like blue tooth, triband, voicedial and java - particularly at the price. It is definitely good value.
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63460_Gx1 User.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 08/01/2003
I bought this for my girlfriend and agree with all said above BUT one big problem is that you can only use the IR for connecting to the GPRS... you cannot upload pictures taken with the phone to your PC!! A cunning ploy by O2 and sharp to make us pay through the nose for saving pictures (if they're 40p a pop you might as well get film developed!)
I urge everyone to complain as I think this is very cynical on Sharp and o2's parts.
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65830_Mike.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 16/01/2003
John, The pictures are not anywhere NEAR 18mb, Infact about 16kb, thats nothing.
The picture quality at the time of print is the superior quality in all mobile cameraphones, and of course the standby is reasonably shorter than the average phone because of the large colour screen, MIDI ringtones and camera.
The phone is a great investment...BUT!!!!
The scam of no pc connectivity is a major problem for most, it is a move from the major phone companies and is expected to be put into place by all O2, Vodafone Orange and T-MOBILE phones in the near future, without this there would be landslide losses for the ringtone companies and for the providers.
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66021_Ste.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 17/01/2003
i think the sharp gx-1 is an excellent phone!! One quick question, does anyone get a slight line across the middle of the screen when in camera mode?
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66297_Carl.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 18/01/2003
I have the phone to, and I can see also al little line in the middle of the screen, but not only in camera mode. But it isn't very annoying. The camera quality is quite good, but you need good light. The reception is good, i can't discover a difference with my old phone( NOKIA 3330) It's true that the only way to take good pictures is in the highest resolution, because the middle en lowest resolution has bad quality.
The good thing about the phone is the price. I bought it in The Netherland( only with O2) for 299 euro, inclusing 50 euro prepaid.
The screen of the phone is really good and very large, an SMS fits completely in the screen, without scrolling. The games are not very spectacular, but they are not bad. It's a pity that the phone doesn't have JAVA, but if you look at the price it's not bad, you can't have everything...:-)
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Wubbs.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 23/01/2003
Thanks for the great reviews and opinions. I literally got this phone a few hours ago thinking i was ordering a GX10(shows you what I know)!, and am having a few problems. There is no built in ringtones! Is this just me or am i going crazy? It says "no file" when i go into sound gallery!If this is another markering ploy by O2 can anyone recommend any wap sites i can download them from? What is the use of the infrared link if you cannot send pics or midi files? Thanks.
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Kendo.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 26/02/2003
Can anyone tell me if there is a case for the GX1 as i do a job wich means i need to keep my phone clean and safe...thanks for all your help
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76188_Carl.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 27/02/2003
There are ringtones! But the sound gallery is only for sounds that you have downloaded of recorded. When you press the# button for a few seconds, you can edit a profile, and then select a ringtone!
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77552_Jane.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 05/03/2003
I have just purchased a GX1 and am very pleased with it. Just one problem - I have downloaded a ring tone which is sitting in my SMS inbox - I don't have a clue how to move it into the sound gallery or turn it into a ringtone - at the moment it is a message full of letters etc which I assume is the melody - must I copy this melody editor or is there an easier way.
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81393_...'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 20/03/2003
I have a GX 1 and I don't have a clue what you are on about?!?!? picture resolutions?!?!?! You have a ZOOM feature but I haven't found a resolution change yet... i haven't played with the camera that much though, but where is it? The maximum size a pic has been is 6K... cheers.
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81534_Carl.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 20/03/2003
You can change the resolution in de camera mode, en then in de options menu, you can find:
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<br>1.PictureGallery
<br>2.....
<br>3.Choose Light situation
<br>(and the option that answers your question:) SELECT FORMAT.
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<br>(I'e a dutch menu, so maybe your english version is a bit different.)
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81755_...'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 21/03/2003
nevermind... that was just dumb of me!
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82469_Craig.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 23/03/2003
Hi i've hust ordered a GX1 and should be getting it very soon. I'm a bit confused about the old WAP and GPRS stuff, can you access the internet using the GPRS or just with WAP. The other thing; as with O2 i get 500mins free WAP access will i be able to tell if i'm connecting using the WAP or the GPRS? thanks
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82732_Carl.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 24/03/2003
Wap is a surf application, which you can use with GPRS, or just via GSM. GPRS is faster. So GPRS and Wap are different things. I'm sorry but i dont know if you can use wap with GPRS, with your 500 min free WAP minutes. In Holland we don't have that with O2.
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108889_Chris.'s Response to 56449_Mike.'s Review
Written on: 19/06/2003
if you connect to wap via gprs then you probably dont pay per minute anymore but per kilobyte
<br>but it is indeed very confusing sometimes!
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Norim's Response to 116259_munkyplop.'s Review
Written on: 04/08/2003
Ye you right, bought it too and i thik it was waste of money and i still can't return it, can't do nothing with that phone.