Comments on: Mobius 2005 Trip Report http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 26 May 2012 14:58:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22261 Julie Sat, 17 Dec 2005 16:17:26 +0000 #comment-22261 Mitchell: I really liked the display and size of the phone. The deal breaker for me was that it doesn't have a keyboard (the number pad really doesn't count as far as I'm concerned) or touch screen. The other thing is that it just felt sluggish to me. Maybe I'm spoiled by the Treo 650 (yeah, I know I am...). So, I sent the SP5 off to Rob to write a review. Mitchell:

I really liked the display and size of the phone. The deal breaker for me was that it doesn’t have a keyboard (the number pad really doesn’t count as far as I’m concerned) or touch screen. The other thing is that it just felt sluggish to me. Maybe I’m spoiled by the Treo 650 (yeah, I know I am…). So, I sent the SP5 off to Rob to write a review.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22260 Judie Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:13:24 +0000 #comment-22260 Mitchell, the SP5 is a <strong>truly cool </strong>phone. The only thing that bugged me was the lack of a touch screen. If I were going to use it just as a "smartphone" while carrying a separate PDA, and as a backup PDA for times when I didn't want to carry two devices, then it might not be so bad. But not being able to touch the screen and quickly enter or find info by that method would be a deal-breaker for me, if I was trying to use it as a main-brain PDA. I am sure others would have no problem with it, tho. That's why there are is something for everyone. :0) Mitchell, the SP5 is a truly cool phone.

The only thing that bugged me was the lack of a touch screen. If I were going to use it just as a “smartphone” while carrying a separate PDA, and as a backup PDA for times when I didn’t want to carry two devices, then it might not be so bad. But not being able to touch the screen and quickly enter or find info by that method would be a deal-breaker for me, if I was trying to use it as a main-brain PDA.

I am sure others would have no problem with it, tho. That’s why there are is something for everyone. :0)

]]> By: MitchellO http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22259 MitchellO Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:34:17 +0000 #comment-22259 Judie/Julie, what do you think of the SP5m? I am thinking of buying one when they become available in Australia, and then choosing between it and the Wizard. Its screen looks gorgeous, and its size (and no need for a case) makes it a winner. And the WiFi is the reason I would get it over other WM5 smartphones. Judie/Julie, what do you think of the SP5m? I am thinking of buying one when they become available in Australia, and then choosing between it and the Wizard. Its screen looks gorgeous, and its size (and no need for a case) makes it a winner. And the WiFi is the reason I would get it over other WM5 smartphones.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22258 Judie Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:50:42 +0000 #comment-22258 <blockquote><cite>SQLDba wrote: </cite><br />Okay Judie - the million dollar question - since you are a Sprint customer - and happy 6700 owner - when is eBay going to see that SP5m? I am thinking that model is going to be my next smartphone and would love a chance to bit on a gently used Mobius model :)</blockquote> Awww - I feel bad now. It's already gone on to a happy new home. Interestingly enough, I popped an inactive T-Mobile SIM card in it and got full signal strength- but we "don't have T-Mobile in San Angelo yet." Yah, right. :p @RedHed97, I wrote an entry in my gear diary about the 6700, but I don't think I will be doing a full-bore review. I need to write an update pretty soon... <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/diary/judie/693">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/diary/judie/693</a>

SQLDba wrote:

Okay Judie – the million dollar question – since you are a Sprint customer – and happy 6700 owner – when is eBay going to see that SP5m? I am thinking that model is going to be my next smartphone and would love a chance to bit on a gently used Mobius model :)

Awww – I feel bad now. It’s already gone on to a happy new home. Interestingly enough, I popped an inactive T-Mobile SIM card in it and got full signal strength- but we “don’t have T-Mobile in San Angelo yet.” Yah, right. :p

@RedHed97, I wrote an entry in my gear diary about the 6700, but I don’t think I will be doing a full-bore review. I need to write an update pretty soon…

http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/diary/judie/693

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22257 Julie Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:19:08 +0000 #comment-22257 Tyler: I had planned on it, but my plans fell through :( Tyler:

I had planned on it, but my plans fell through :(

]]> By: trophyofgrace http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22256 trophyofgrace Wed, 14 Dec 2005 02:51:57 +0000 #comment-22256 Sorta off-topic, but are you planning on going to MacWorld SF 06, Julie? Sorta off-topic, but are you planning on going to MacWorld SF 06, Julie?

]]> By: Redhed97 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22255 Redhed97 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:29:42 +0000 #comment-22255 Lucky ducks! Judie, I did not realive you had a PPC-6700, when are you planning to review it? Sounds like y'all have a lot more to cover! I'd like to see a review of the Oakley bluetooth wires too...:D Lucky ducks! Judie, I did not realive you had a PPC-6700, when are you planning to review it? Sounds like y’all have a lot more to cover! I’d like to see a review of the Oakley bluetooth wires too…:D

]]> By: SQLDba http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22254 SQLDba Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:02:31 +0000 #comment-22254 Okay Judie - the million dollar question - since you are a Sprint customer - and happy 6700 owner - when is eBay going to see that SP5m? I am thinking that model is going to be my next smartphone and would love a chance to bit on a gently used Mobius model :) Okay Judie – the million dollar question – since you are a Sprint customer – and happy 6700 owner – when is eBay going to see that SP5m? I am thinking that model is going to be my next smartphone and would love a chance to bit on a gently used Mobius model :)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22253 Julie Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:32:27 +0000 #comment-22253 reidme: I had my 12" Powerbook :) I wasn't the only one though. There were at least 2 others that I saw. reidme:

I had my 12″ Powerbook :) I wasn’t the only one though. There were at least 2 others that I saw.

]]> By: reidme http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22252 reidme Tue, 13 Dec 2005 13:48:54 +0000 #comment-22252 Great coverage, almost like being there... NOT! ;) My input on the perfect mobile phone: a Palm OS PEBL (not that MS would care to hear that.) Seeing everyone with their laptops made me wonder, did anyone have the guts to whip out a Powerbook? Great coverage, almost like being there… NOT! ;)

My input on the perfect mobile phone: a Palm OS PEBL (not that MS would care to hear that.)

Seeing everyone with their laptops made me wonder, did anyone have the guts to whip out a Powerbook?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22251 Julie Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:40:53 +0000 #comment-22251 lgreenberg: Yes, Howard was there. I'm just braindead and accidently left him out of the list. I even sat next to him on the plane on the way out there! I've just updated the list. Now I wonder who else I forgot. lgreenberg:

Yes, Howard was there. I’m just braindead and accidently left him out of the list. I even sat next to him on the plane on the way out there! I’ve just updated the list. Now I wonder who else I forgot.

]]> By: lgreenberg http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22250 lgreenberg Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:30:59 +0000 #comment-22250 Wasn't Howard Chui there? I don't see Howard Forums listed in your list of represented sites. I'm WAY jealous of your gifts. I'm still waiting for my SP5 (the sister of the SP5m.) I actually purchased the Oakley BT glasses when they first came out but ended up returning them. Couldn't get used to wearing sun glasses all the time. Removing the BT part when you're inside is sort of a pain. Wasn’t Howard Chui there?

I don’t see Howard Forums listed in your list of represented sites.

I’m WAY jealous of your gifts. I’m still waiting for my SP5 (the sister of the SP5m.)

I actually purchased the Oakley BT glasses when they first came out but ended up returning them. Couldn’t get used to wearing sun glasses all the time. Removing the BT part when you’re inside is sort of a pain.

]]> By: MitchellO http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22249 MitchellO Tue, 13 Dec 2005 05:54:55 +0000 #comment-22249 I love the look of that SP5m. And its got WiFi too :love: I love the look of that SP5m. And its got WiFi too :love:

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22248 Judie Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:48:32 +0000 #comment-22248 Jon, The glasses are nice, but they were too big for me and they fit my husband strange. I would definitely recommend trying them on before the actual purchase. I like the <em>idea</em> of them very much, tho. Jon, The glasses are nice, but they were too big for me and they fit my husband strange. I would definitely recommend trying them on before the actual purchase. I like the idea of them very much, tho.

]]> By: moldor http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/12/12/mobius_2005_trip_report/comment-page-1/#comment-22247 moldor Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:00:34 +0000 #comment-22247 I'd be interested to hear what you think of the Bluetooth Oakley's. They have just arrived in Australia and my wife keeps trying to talk me pout of buying them... Maybe it's just the geek in me...:-) Jon I’d be interested to hear what you think of the Bluetooth Oakley’s. They have just arrived in Australia and my wife keeps trying to talk me pout of buying them…

Maybe it’s just the geek in me…:-)

Jon

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