Any P1i owners?

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 18:32:01

I sold my K850i a couple of days back as it started to frustrate me; poor software and deteriorating build quality were my biggest gripes. Anyhow, I'm thinking about replacing it with a P1i. I was going to just get a K810i (older than the K850i, but highly regarded), but then I thought it would be great to have a bigger screen and wi-fi, especially as I like to visit forums away from home.

I know the W960i is out now, which is effectively the same phone, and it's certainly a bit better looking, but I tend to stay away from the Walkman phones as I have an iPod.

So, are there any P1i users here, and if so, what's it like? I've done lots and lots of reading on it, but you know when you just need some reassurance about something? That's how I feel now.

Rik · Feb 24, 2008, 18:33:52

Sorry, Seb, Nokia man myself.

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 18:35:30

I'm a Sony Ericsson man through and through, even if their build quality is really suffering lately.

Hopefully there are a couple of P1 owners here.

rgt247 · Feb 24, 2008, 19:26:51

I own a K800i and looking to upgrade in May. I was going for the K850i for free off O2. What problems are you having with that phone ?

I have seen K850i in the shops and i am not mad on the keypad (for texting). The P1i looks to large for my needs. For me £90 off O2.

Many Thanks

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 19:30:19

I got my K850 when it first came out, so I'd hope the build quality issues have been resolved now. To give you an idea of the hardware problems I had, they included extremely creaky casing, loose screen, and dust getting under the camera lens. The software was also pretty bad; slow and buggy, although a new version has been released since I sold it, and the feedback is good.

The keys are fine once you get used to them. If you like the K850, go for it. As I say, I suspect the build issues have been resolved now, some 3 months on, and the software is already much better, and will continue to be improved by SE. I just refuse to buy another; it doesn't seem right!

rgt247 · Feb 24, 2008, 19:37:09

Cheers for the quick reply

I think I will still go for a K850i in May if Sony E don't release a new version by then.

I have dropped and abused my K800i for about 14 months now No real problems only dirt on the camera lens.

Simon · Feb 24, 2008, 21:13:38

I'm surprised to hear you've got shot of the K850, Seb, given that the last time we spoke about it, you were eagerly awaiting the next software upgrade.

I have to say, I've got used to mine, and now I like it very much. I love the Laser Precision theme, and the layout and navigation is much clearer than the N82 I also recently tried. Haven't used the camera all that much, but the photos I have taken have been more than acceptable, although it still seems to have the occasional mis-synced flash, resulting in no picture. The key pad can be frustrating when texting or emailing, but I've got used to it fairly quickly. The build quality of mine seems fine too, but the main asset is the way it displays the forum(s) I use regularly, which enables me to keep in touch when not at home.

Ann · Feb 24, 2008, 21:14:25

I don't even know what a P1i is...

Simon · Feb 24, 2008, 21:29:08

What about the new SE X1? Looks cool! 8) (No, it's not supposed to say SEX1!)

Edit: http://www.sonyericsson.com/x1/default.aspx?cc=gb&lc=en

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 22:14:53

Quote from: Simon on Feb 24, 2008, 21:13:38
I'm surprised to hear you've got shot of the K850, Seb, given that the last time we spoke about it, you were eagerly awaiting the next software upgrade. I have to say, I've got used to mine, and now I like it very much. I love the Laser Precision theme, and the layout and navigation is much clearer than the N82 I also recently tried. Haven't used the camera all that much, but the photos I have taken have been more than acceptable, although it still seems to have the occasional mis-synced flash, resulting in no picture. The key pad can be frustrating when texting or emailing, but I've got used to it fairly quickly. The build quality of mine seems fine too, but the main asset is the way it displays the forum(s) I use regularly, which enables me to keep in touch when not at home.

It was quite a spontaneous thing, Simon. I can honestly say that had mine not been such an early build of poor quality, I wouldn't have got rid of it. Over the last few weeks, the casing was getting loose and it was upsetting me.

It's a great phone, but I think they perhaps they released it a little early. Luckily you got it recently so I bet yours is great.

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 22:15:44

Quote from: Simon on Feb 24, 2008, 21:29:08
What about the new SE X1? Looks cool! 8) (No, it's not supposed to say SEX1!)

Edit: http://www.sonyericsson.com/x1/default.aspx?cc=gb&lc=en

It looks good, but I'm not into those really stylish handsets.

Simon · Feb 24, 2008, 22:30:04

I can't actually see how you're supposed to use it as a phone!

Inactive · Feb 24, 2008, 23:33:27

I have a Nokia 1600, does that count?...

Simon · Feb 24, 2008, 23:37:42

Quote from: Inactive on Feb 24, 2008, 23:33:27
I have a Nokia 1600, does that count?...

I don't know, has it got a calculator on it?

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 23:42:21

I bit the bullet and ordered a P1i from Play.com (£259.99 + 4% back from Quidco). It's a little pricy, but I sold my K850i for £150, and when I come to sell my P1i I'm sure I'll make back that "loss". Can't wait; I love gadgets.

Inactive · Feb 24, 2008, 23:47:51

Quote from: Simon on Feb 24, 2008, 23:37:42
I don't know, has it got a calculator on it?

Don't try to confuse me Simon..

It cost £14.00 delivered including Special Next Day Delivery from Vodafone, had a Voda Sim with it with £1 credit on it, generous to a fault.

I had it unlocked within 20 minutes via the net.

Simon · Feb 24, 2008, 23:49:04

I don't like the look of that little pen thing. Easily lost, I would have thought. I think I would also have trouble getting used to the QWERTY keypad after so long using a 'normal' mobile keypad. That said, it does look a neat bit of kit, and I love gadgets too, so I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on with it, Seb.

Simon · Feb 24, 2008, 23:50:12

Quote from: Inactive on Feb 24, 2008, 23:47:51Don't try to confuse me Simon..

Why should I be the only one 'confused' around here!

Inactive · Feb 24, 2008, 23:54:13

Quote from: Simon on Feb 24, 2008, 23:50:12
Why should I be the only one 'confused' around here!

I noticed Simon...

Sebby · Feb 24, 2008, 23:57:50

Quote from: Simon on Feb 24, 2008, 23:49:04
I don't like the look of that little pen thing. Easily lost, I would have thought. I think I would also have trouble getting used to the QWERTY keypad after so long using a 'normal' mobile keypad. That said, it does look a neat bit of kit, and I love gadgets too, so I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on with it, Seb.

From what I've gathered over on Esato, the keypad takes about a week of getting used to, and after that it's great. The stylus may be a bit fiddly, but you don't have to use it too much.

The best thing is that it'll make visiting IDNetters on my mobile very easy.

Gary · Feb 25, 2008, 08:23:28

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 24, 2008, 23:57:50
From what I've gathered over on Esato, the keypad takes about a week of getting used to, and after that it's great. The stylus may be a bit fiddly, but you don't have to use it too much.

The best thing is that it'll make visiting IDNetters on my mobile very easy.

Years back I had a P910i and loved it, the pen made texting great as its handwriting recognition is superior to windoze mobile which the SE X1 is built on, I had a play with a windows mobile device a while back the O2 Stellar and in the end the lack of flash support was frustrating and IE on it was terrible sending an sms was a pain, I had to use opera for browsing in the end as well, so I sent it back and got a Nokia N95 8GB which has wifi and flash lite 3 for viewing flash content in the browser on web sites such as you tube, but its still a phone as well so sending sms and making calls are easy but it has the features I require for mobile computing, very happy with it, I have always liked Nokia's but since the P990 disaster I have avoided SE, be interesting to hear what you think of the P1i Sebby. I'm keeping an eye on the N96 later this year but since it has a smaller battery than mine and has DVB-H mobile tv and recording facilities I will wait for some hands on reviews, even with battery management I think it may still have weak battery life like the N95-1 did, even with the version 20 firmware release. They want to make devices slim to be attractive but there is no point if they have no usability due to short battery life.

Sebby · Feb 25, 2008, 19:08:13

Unfortunately, Play.com are out of stock. Hopefully they'll be in very soon as I'd love to have it before the weekend!

Rik · Feb 25, 2008, 19:10:17

Is that the best price you could find, Sebby?

Sebby · Feb 25, 2008, 19:12:34

For a SIM-free one, yes (don't forget I got 4% back from Quidco, equating to just over £10, so it came to just under £250). If you can find me a better price, I don't mind.

Rik · Feb 25, 2008, 19:14:11

Amazon - £239.95

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