HP OmniBook 6000 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 20 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 15" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

HP OmniBook 6000 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 20 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 15

HP OmniBook 6000 - PIII 700 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 20 GB - DVD - Win98 SE - 15" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
If you specify notebook PCs for your company, Hewlett-Packard understands the complexities you face in identifying a vendor and a set of products that meet your end-user and business needs. That's why HP is committed to delivering a comprehensive notebook PC family that meets both sets of requirements.The HP OmniBook 6000 notebook PC combines all the best features of HP's current product line with an entirely new design for high-performance business computing. This notebook PC offers the reliability, compatibility, industry-leading security, and low cost of ownership your IT department can't afford to compromise, plus the performance, expandability, portability, and ergonomics your users are demanding - all in an upscale, professional-looking package they'll be proud to take with them.

Average customer rating: 3.0

Horrible Phone
Nice phone
Good for one year only
Poor choice, poor software and connections...
This phone is a piece of junk

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Sony Ericsson Z520a Phone (AT&T)

Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000BNOCMS

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Amazon.com Hands-On Review

Sony Ericsson's Z520 is theoretically an update to the Z500, which has been available since 2004. Both devices have a VGA camera, and both have changeable face plates wrapped around a clamshell form factor, but other than that, they really don't have much in common.

The new Z520 is a smaller, and, in most ways, a more advanced and capable handset. It weighs 3.4 ounces with a SIM card and measures 3.7 by 1.8 by .9 inches. The exterior of the phone houses a new, larger 4,000-color display along with the camera lens, a dedicated camera button, the volume control, and an IR port. A large speaker port on the back keeps the sound coming loud and clear, and Sony Ericsson's new USB-2.0-compatible Fast Port on the bottom of the device provides speedy PC connections. <table align=right width=197 cellpadding=0> <tr> <td valign="left"> <img height= 300 width= 197 border="0" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/z520.jpg" border= align=top>
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All that, everybody can agree, is good news. But one thing that is both new and a bit controversial is Sony Ericsson's use of a loop antenna at the top of the device. While some people, myself included, like the different look it offers, the design has received a largely cool reception in general. The interior of the phone, however, sports a safe and attractive design. The numeric keypad's buttons are large and easy to use (and well backlit), and the 5-way directional controller, or d-pad, is also of a good design. The new 128 x 160 pixel, 64,000-color display on the inside is also an improvement over the older model, being reasonably bright and usable in harsh light.

The Z520's VGA camera works well enough for casual snapshots, and the photos look reasonably good on the main display. The 40-voice polyphonic sound system can play MP3 as well as MIDI sound files as ringtones. MP3 and MIDI ringtones can also be used for new message notification, something that you couldn't do in older Sony Ericsson phones. Perhaps the coolest feature of the Z520 is its Light Effects system, which displays various light patterns around the edge of the keypad based on who is calling or when a message arrives. It works as a nice addition to the normal ringtone and vibration alerts.

When it comes to making phones calls, the Z520 does a fine job. The new antenna seems to be quite effective at grabbing and holding onto a signal in any of the four GSM bands it supports. Audio quality in the calls was good, and the speakerphone function worked pretty well. The contacts system in the Z520 lets you store all sorts of information about a person beyond the simple phone numbers and e-mail addresses. A flexible profiles system lets you specify a number for your calls to be forwarded to as well as define a group of contacts to allow inbound calls from. The Z520 managed 9 hours of talk time in our test, which is exactly what Sony Ericsson claims the device should be capable of.

Beyond the previously mentioned USB and IR connectivity, the new Z520 also supports Bluetooth for both audio and data connections. This means that you can use a Bluetooth headset or car kit as well as link up with a PC to synchronize your contacts and calendar. One thing the Z520 lacks in terms of connectivity is EDGE data support, which is a substantially faster version of GPRS that is now supported by both major GSM carriers in the U.S.

Beyond the organizer apps like the calendar, task list, and calculator, the Z520 ships with a couple of games. Our unit had NY Nights, a very fun simulation game, and QuadraPop, a Tetris clone. Other Java based apps can be downloaded for free or bought from sites on the Internet.

The Sony Ericsson Z520 is a great little handset. It has the best user interface on the market, great battery life, and a solid feature set that includes full Bluetooth support. For the money, there is probably no better value on the market at this time.

Pros: <ul>

2 changeable cover sets included</li>

Bluetooth</li>

Quadband GSM support</li> </ul>

Cons: <ul>

No EDGE data</li>

Many dislike the antenna design</li> </ul>

What's in the Box Sony-Ericsson z520a handset, lithium-ion battery, travel charger, user's manual, and application software. --Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com

Amazon.com Product Description

An upgrade to the venerable z500a, the z520a adds Bluetooth, an upgraded main display and fun lights around the keypad. All this goodness is delivered in a package that is smaller and lighter than its predecessor. With dual screens and a VGA camera with video capabilities, the z520a is a serious next-generation phone. It's the perfect handset for folks who want to get all the latest wireless goodies in one chic package.

Design
The z520a's 65,000-color, 128 x 160 display is housed under the front cover while the outside sports a supplementary 101 x 80 color display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA (640 x 480) camera is housed on the front cover as well. The z520a uses an internal antenna-- nothing to snag or break off-- and a five-way button just above the dial pad is used to control most of the phone's menus and features. Up/down buttons on the left side of the phone can be used for quick volume control and menu navigation. USB data and charging ports, as well as a headset port, are located on the phone's bottom edge. And because the z520a's front and rear faceplates are changeable with Sony-Ericsson Style-Up covers, you can dress it up to suit your style. The design also incorporates a unique carry handle on the top of the phone.

Calling Features
The z520a's phone book can hold up to 510 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone also features a speakerphone for easy, hands-free talking. In addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3- and AAC-format ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even a bundled application that lets you mix your own ringtones with up to 16 tracks. Meanwhile, more ringtones can be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia wireless web service. Picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Lastly, users of Bluetooth headsets will find perfect compatibility with the z520a's Bluetooth radio.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The z520a has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun (Cingular messaging charges apply). Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the z520a, as it supports the GPRS protocol. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capabilities the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. There's also a built-in web browser for MEdia downloads and mobile web browsing. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the z520a including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock with a timer and stopwatch. Sony Ericsson Sync Station software lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your phone.

Imaging and Entertainment
The z520a was designed for serious fun. The built-in VGA camera captures stills and video to the phone's 16MB of internal memory. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set up to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the z520a, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. Games are downloadable via the MEdia service or you can use the handset's USB or Bluetooth data connections to load more games and files onto the phone.

Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson z520a weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 3.27 x 1.81 x 0.94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Sony-Ericsson z520a handset, lithium-ion battery, travel charger, user's manual, application software.

Customer Reviews:

Horrible Phone.......2007-04-28

I actually got this phone at the Cingular store. It has been the worst phone I've ever owned in my life. I read somewhere that the software that runs this phone has memory leak issues, and I am here to say IT DOES. After the phone has been on for a day or so without being shut off and turned back on, the ring tone starts to skip like a record with a scratch in it, then when I go to my menu of items, black squares appear where the icons should be, the games won't load up and there have been many times when I couldn't hear the caller, etc.

Please buy another phone. I still trust the Sony name, but I am weary of their phones after this experience. Can't wait to get another phone. The Nokias and Motorolas I had in the past never had issues like this piece of s**t.

Nice phone.......2007-03-05

I love the looks, the form factor, the great reception (more bars showing than any of my previous phones), the MP3 ringtones, and its many other features. It works with the Google Maps for Mobile client, and with the GMail client (these are cool Java apps that you download onto the phone from Google).

I had one problem where it would connect to my Prius over Bluetooth when I turned the car on, and then about a minute later, the phone would beep and drop the Bluetooth connection. I eventually worked out the fix - go into the phone's Bluetooth menu and turn on the "Powersave" option, which makes it only accept one Bluetooth connection at a time. Now it works with my car's handsfree mode perfectly.

The Bluetooth connection to my Mac works really well, and it was not hard to sync my address book, or transfer MP3s to the phone over Bluetooth.

Good for one year only.......2007-02-04

My wife and I have owned this phone for just over a year. The phone worked well at first then we started having problems once we entered the 13th month of ownership. The screen would go blank, we were unable to make or receive calls, the graphics (background themes, button displays, etc) change from day to day. I am able to make a phone call but am unable to hear anything unless I use the speaker option. My wife's phone has had the same problems. I have gone through master reset a couple of time trying to fix the problem, it works for a while and then starts to haywire again. This will be the last Sony Ericsson phone we will ever purchase.

Poor choice, poor software and connections..........2007-01-04

For a relatively basic flip, this phone has been an absolute disaster. Call quality is great, yet for some reason at around 20 minutes, it loses its connection to the towers, the bars drop to zero, and I get disconnected. Every time.

It will often display 5 bars of coverage, drop to zero the moment you dial out and not connect, and then go back to 5 bars.

Basically the phone is useless on Cingular unless you have perfect coverage. Perhaps I have older firmware or something, but it is not like I should have to worry about that.

This phone is a piece of junk.......2006-11-25

My wife and I both own this phone. Needless to say we are both disappointed with the poor quality. The main problems we encountered are:

1) The phones will go into a weird state at random; The phone appears to be working but will not receive calls or make calls. The only way to get the phone to work again is to physically remove the battery and then replace it. When the phone reboots it will work.

2) The camera quality is poor and the images are compressed too much. Plus, because of where the camera button is located, it is fairly easy to unknowingly take dozens of pictures of the inside of your pocket or purse.

3) One of the phones died after 11 months. The inside screen was toast.

I am surprised that some people actually like this phone. Our experience has been that these phones are junk.

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