Comments on: What phone reviews don’t tell me

By: Bob H

Bob H — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:26:45 +0000

I use a Google Nexus One, I admit that profiles aren’t something that I use, I kind of miss diary related profiles that I had in Windows years ago. But I do have Timeriffic which allows me to schedule activities like switching ringing profiles. Plus I use CyanogenMod firmware instead of stock, this is more optimised. GO! SMS and Phone book allow custom alert profiles, it also has custom groups, but I only have two people profiled. I automatically set the phone to airplane mode at night to avoid being disturbed. android phones support SIP but UI functionality varies in quality.

By: Jasper

Jasper — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:38:39 +0000

After reading this, I would strongly suggest either a Nokia E7, or Nokia N8 which would both pretty well meet your needs.

Personally, I’d pick the E7, because I’m not all that interested in the N-series consumer apps pre-installed. The E-series (business series) has not yet let me down in the past couple of years.

Also, the E7 has full support for SIP profiles.

By: David

David — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:02:47 +0000

If you are looking for a cheaper solution you might consider the Nokia S40 phones with built in VoIP support, http://www.developer.nokia.com/Community/Wiki/VoIP_support_in_Nokia_devices#Support_in_Series_40_devices

By: Suz

Suz — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:54:14 +0000

Nokia N8 is probably your best bet. It took a few of them before I got a good one but this one is quite good. I wouldn’t necessarily always update to the latest firmware though as Nokia often screws up their phones big style. They don’t support macs much either so if your network doesn’t provide an OTA update if you have a mac you’re knackered.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:40:40 +0000

I’ve always used Nokia Series 40 phones as they are the only ones that allow me to cross reference the phone-book when I’m in the calendar. I run my life from my phone and so being able to set a reminder for a meeting, call or birthday in my phone in seconds is essential. I tried symbian (Series 60) and gave up after 2 weeks as it lacked so much that the Series 40 can do.

By: dans

dans — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:50:59 +0000

For further info on the N9, goto talk.maemo.org.

Some of the Nokia engineers hang out there and will be someone who can answer your queries.

By: dans

dans — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:45:40 +0000

Point your google-fu to SA or AUS user manuals and its all there.

By: Nigel

Nigel — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:11:44 +0000

That’s interesting; I looked at the manual via the FCC site, and there was nothing in there about assigning callers to groups, or creating your own profiles.

By: dans

dans — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:46:49 +0000

N9 will do all the stuff you want and has terminal for ssh/ putty ect.

As for Profimail, cant see a Qt version yet but if you must have it then maybe the E6 would be better.

By: kevjs1982

kevjs1982 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:35:06 +0000

On my Android (2.3) powered Sony Ericsson Xperia X10i the SIP functionality integrates really well – if I go into the phone book and try calling a number it asks “Internet Call” or “Mobile Call” – can also receive calls as well, but as the WiFi is always powered it drains the (already pathetic) battery too fast. The T-Mobile firmware also has the option to enable “National Data Roaming” so that syncing still works when you are on Orange UK, but not if you are on SFR for instance.

I also have the Tasker application installed – this means my mobile is on silent at night time, and the volume is lowered when it sees my work wireless network (Tasker can do loads of stuff like that actually)
A couple of the more complex examples I have even created are
- a shortcut which turns the GPS on, disables WiFi, disables Auto Sync, turns the volume to full, turns the backlight to full then launches the sat nav app.
- When it detects my cars bluetooth headset is connected, disables wifi to preserve battery life.
- Lower the volume, if it’s above a certain level, when I plug a headset in

Can’t comment on the IMAP client as I use Google Mail which works wonderfully, also don’t use phone book groups either.

I find the Swype Keyboard works wonderfully well – seams very odd using it at first though!