Okay this post will be on how the photo and video quality of this HTC HD7 by Maxis10. This HTC HD7 has a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with a 720p movie mode. Overall the photo was just average and not too impressive for my own opinion, but it’s only a camera phone if want awesome photo then just get a DSLR lo. =p
This HTC HD7 is big and easy to hold as a camera, but the camera button is really hard to press, you need to press real hard in order to take picture and sometimes you time to shake the camera and hence the picture goes blurred. On the other hand, Windows Phone 7 does allow you to jump straight into the camera app from a locked screen (by holding down the shutter button) which is convenient to me compared to iPhone.
Few of the draw back :-
- WP7′s inability to remember camera (or camcorder) settings. If you off the flash, each time you turn on the camera and wanted to shoot without flash but the flash will back to default settings which is really troublesome to use and annoying. Not only that, same goes to the video settings.
- The camera buttone is really hard to press.
Blackberry Curve 8520 vs iPhone vs HTC (Android) vs HTC HD7 (Windows Phone 7)
Photo taken using iPhone 4
Photo taken using HTC HD7
Photo taken using iPhone 4
Photo taken using HTC HD7
Photo taken using iPhone 4
Photo taken using HTC HD7
Photo taken using iPhone 4
Photo taken using HTC HD7
More photo comparison between iPhone 4 and HTC HD7. Look at how this HTC HD7 score in the photo above. HTC HD7 actually takes good photo but provided with good lighting conditon and not low light condition which will caused the pink effect. I still think that iPhone takes better photo compared to the rest. Do you agree with me?
As to the video output itself, it’s quite presentable stuff. Check out the sample video taken below. The refresh rate is actually quite good.
Sample Video taken with HTC HD7
Sample Video taken with iPhone
The video format captured in HTC HD7 is .mp4 and the file size is comparative smaller than iPhone which store in .mov file.
iPhone Video Size – 00:00:31 – 38.4MB
HTC HD7 Video Size (VGA 640*480) – 00:00:31 – 8.13MB only!
All in all, the HTC HD7′s camera and video recording seem on par with other smartphone.
While the new operating system Windows Phone 7 could be the most significant for Microsoft since losing the lead in the smartphone market to RIM’s BlackBerry, Apple’s iOS devices and Google’s Android operating system, the local launch was marred by the unavailability of Market Place / Hub that would have made Windows Phone 7 devices in this country more competitive.
Market Place / Hub is where you can try, buy, and search for apps, music, and games from your phone. It’s like AppStore for iPhone, but unfortunately, Market Place is not available in Malaysia yet. So if your Windows Live ID is tied to Malaysia then you will not be able to make full use of your Windows Phone 7, for my case is HTC HD7 from Maxis10 review unit, because of the unavailable of Market Hub.
Why would Microsoft launch this Windows Phone 7 but don’t want to support our country for the Market Place? If it’s not ready then why not wait till the Market Place launched? I’m really disappointed with that. As it is, the missing Marketplace puts Windows Phone 7 at somewhat of a disadvantage, because the smartphone operating system itself has no Twitter application nor an instant messaging client like Windows Live Messenger built in.
To over this disadvantage of not able to access Market Place, I have tried the workaround, which is changing the Windows Live profile country to Singapore and when setup the HTC HD7 also set it to Singapore as the default country. Bingo! By doing this, cheating your country, you will be able to download apps from Market Hub!
On the other hand, for gamers, Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 is one of its biggest draws, as the feature allows Xbox 360 console users with Xbox Live accounts to log in on Windows Phone 7 to customise their Xbox Avatars and even add to their achievement points for mobile games played on the smartphone. I’m not a gamer myself so I have not actually tested on this.
Marketplace is organized into categories, starting with one that features apps from your mobile operator. You can use these categories to narrow your search and find the details for things that interest you most. For me, I’m looking at all the free apps at the moment before I jailbreak this HTC HD7, will do that in a later stage. =)
View the status of your downloaded items and discover what updates are available for stuff that’s already in your collection.
Important Tip!
Consider using your computer or Wi-Fi to download larger files. This reduces the time it would take if you used a standard connection, and ensures that you don’t go over any limits you may have in your data plan.
Maxis is launching the new Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 – HTC HD 7! Are you waiting for it? Wanted to get this latest Windows Phone? I’m still virgin to Windows Phone… lol.
Look the screen is so huge! The only thing I like about this HTC HD7 is I can use it as a damn big mirror! Haha.
Yup, I have got the new WP7 OS phone – HTC HD7 with me! Thanks to Maxis as being selected as Maxis10 family for reviewing this HTC HD7.
What do you want to know or find out about this phone? Stay tuned as I exploring the phone and will update shortly.
BlackBerry Messenger is simply an instant messaging program for BlackBerry to BlackBerry communication. It allows two people with BlackBerrys to chat in real time anywhere in the world so long as they have data service. With BlackBerry Messenger there is no per message charge like there is with SMS, messages are sent through RIM servers similar to email messages. It’s absolutely free, so BlackBerry user can start to chat like there’s no tomorrow.
Start talking with BlackBerry Messenger
1. The first time you log into BlackBerry Messenger, you’ll be prompted to create a display name and password.
2. Once your display name and password are created, you’ll log into BlackBerry Messenger automatically each time your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a wireless network.
Start using BlackBerry Messenger
- Add a contact:
o By scanning a barcode: on the contact list screen, press the Menu key. Click Invite Contact, then click Scan a person’s barcode. Click Continue. Hold your smartphone so all four corners of the barcode appear on your screen. Continue to hold your smartphone until you hear the success beep.
o By typing an email address or PIN: on the contact list screen, press the Menu key. Click Invite Contact, then click Enter a person’s email address, PIN or name. Type all or part of the contact information. Click the contact information. Change the Send Using and Category fields if necessary. Click Send.
o That uses text messaging1: on the contact list screen, press the Menu key. Click Invite Contact, then click Enter an SMS contact’s name or phone number. Type all or part of the contact information. Click the contact information. Change the Category field and type the name you want to appear in your BlackBerry Messenger contact list if necessary. Click Add Contact.
- Start a chat: on the contact list screen, in a contact category, click a contact. Type a message, then press the Enter key.
- Start a new group chat: on the contact list screen, in the BlackBerry Groups category, click a group. Click Chats. Press the Menu key, then click New Chat. Type a subject for the group chat. Click Create.
- Send a file to a contact: during a chat, press the Menu key, then click Send File:
o Send a picture: click Picture. Click Camera or File. Take a picture or click a picture. Type a caption if necessary. Click Send.
o Send a document: click File. Click a file.
o Send a voice note: click Voice Note. Click Start to record your message. Click Stop if necessary. Click Send.
o Send a contact attachment of a contact from the contacts application: click BlackBerry Contact. Click a contact.
o Send a contact attachment of a BlackBerry Messenger contact: click Messenger Contacts. Click one or more contacts. Click OK.
Enjoying your Xpax BlackBerry? Do you know what’s the light blinking in your BlackBerry for? Here is a quick guide and tips to the BlackBerry LED indicators.
Blue – Blue is for Bluetooth.
A flashing blue light indicates an active connection via bluetooth. You could enable/disable this feature under “Options > Bluetooth > Menu > Options > LED Connection Indicator: On/Off”
Green – Green is for coverage indicator.
Who really wants to be continuously reminded they are in a service area? I definitely don’t need this, it’s a waste of your batt if it’s blinking all days! Anyway it’s off by default! You could enable/disable this “feature” under “Options > Screen/Keyboard > LED Coverage Indicator On/Off”
Red – This is the good one! A flashing red light indicates a new message is waiting. Check under your messages folder for any unread items.
You can choose to be notified of new messages visually under “Profiles > Advanced > [Select profile you wish to modify] > [Select message the application that you wish to modify on how's the notification] > Repeat Notification : LED Flashing/Off”
Yellow – Yellow indicates that you are running out of battery. Find a charger quickly!
No hidden clauses, no upfront payment and all. You just need to pay RM998 + RM50 reload (Free 1 week BlackBerry prepaid access & Free imported skin), no commitment and you can stop anytime you wish to. (Promo valid from 11 October to 15 November)
Xpax BIS Usage Plan
BlackBerry Social Plan RM1
-The social networking & instant messaging services under this plan only applies to the following built in BlackBerry applications: Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, AOL Messenger and BlackBerry Messenger.
-The speed for unlimited data under this plan is 128kbps and on best effort basis.
-The service is only valid in Malaysia
-By signing up for the service, auto-renewal on a shall take effect on daily basis subject to credit availability.
BlackBerry Advance (2.5G)
-The social networking & instand messaging services under this plan only applies to the following built in BlackBerry applications: Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, AOL MEssenger and BlackBerry Messenger.
-Unlimited browsing is only applicable within the BlackBerry handheld device.
-Data usage is capped at 1GB per day. Additional additional usage will be charged at RM0.10 / 10kb.
-The speed for unlimited data under this plan is 128kbps and on best effor basis.
-The service is only valid in Malaysia
-By signing up for the service, auto-renewal on a shall take effect on daily basis subject to credit availability.
*RM899 (1 free skin for every purchase of Blackberry® CurveTM 8520. While stock last.) Exclusive Blackberry® CurveTM 8520 offer for Hotlink subscribers!
*Terms & Condition
“Pay the full price of the Blackberry® CurveTM 8520 at RM 1,199 to enjoy a RM 300 rebate over a 12- month period. Only available for package subscription of 12-month and above.” By saying this, meaning there’s a commitment for you and you need to use 12 months in order for you to get the rebate if not that BlackBerry Curve 8520 is priced @ RM1,199
So you need to pay RM1,199 upfront and they will rebate you over a 12 months period.
When will the rebate be given?
The rebate will be given at the end of each monthly Prepaid BIS subscription period across the 12-month contract prior to subscription renewal. RM25 for 12 months (RM300). If the monthly Prepaid BIS subscription renewal fails at the end of the subscription period, renewal will be retried for 5 days. If Prepaid BIS subscription is still not renewed within the 5 days grace period, the contract will be deemed to be broken and the remaining monthly rebate will be void.
Hotlink BIS Usage Plan
There’s 4 plans and it might confused you compared to Xpax which only has 2 unlimited plan.
Hotlink BIS Usage Plan : Social RM28 per month, Messaging RM28 per month, Weekly Premium RM28 per week, Premium RM98 per month
Subscribers can enjoy usage up to 100MB for Social and Messaging packages, up to 50MB for Weekly Premium package and up to 1.5GB for Premium package. Subsequent data usage will be charged at a pay per use rate of 1 sen per kB (peak) or 0.5 sen per kB (off peak).
Conclusion
- Xpax no commitment needed for RM998, Hotlink need to stay for 12months to enjoy cheaper phone.
- If opt for BIS premium you need to pay RM98 for Hotlink but you only need to pay RM75+- (e.g. RM2.50*30)
- In the premium plan : Xpax give your more flexibility without worrying you exceed the usage where it give you 1GB per day vs Hotlink 1.5GB per month, if you exceed the usage be prepared to pay the high price but a lot of BlackBerry users who use for push mail and all saying that it’s using very minimum of the usage 5MB.
Additional Info :
1) If you already own a blackberry phone but not purchase from Hotlink, and want to subscribe to Hotlink Blackberry Plan, you are not allowed to do so. On the other hand, for Xpax, you can subscribe to their Blackberry plan regardless of whether it was purchased from them or not.
All the above info quoted from their respective website. What say you about the plan?
Package Include :
1 Charger
1 USB Cable
1 Battery
1 Handsfree
1 2GB microSD
It’s a good phone and I really like that track pad compared to track ball, I tested the track ball with my friend’s BlackBerry Bold not so sensitive and the ball will be dirty and need to be replace. The camera is 2.0 Mega Pixel without any flash or LED light, it’s best to take in bright lighting condition. The download speed is still bearable at 128kbps with Xpax BlackBerry Social RM1 or Advance RM2.50 plans, sometimes it might takes awhile to load.
The lacking features in this phone is just 3G (no video calls and only using EDGE or GPRS connection) and GPS. Overall this is a good entry level phone looking at the price and it worth every cent that you paid for. I need to re-charge my BlackBerry everyday due to high usage and can’t leave without it! =)
For other free apps, theme, or ringtone, etc go to http://m.crackberry.com/, if you know any better apps then please let me know too so that we could share share and enjoy most out of this BlackBerry.
The party was cool, so many BlackBerry lovers were there and grab the special deal of RM888 BlackBerry Curve 8520 and free skin and charger or leather holster. Now you could still get it at RM998 if after the promotion it will be RM1188, so grab it fast if you want to try out BlackBerry this will be the most suitable version for you as it’s entry level BlackBerry so it will worth every cents you spend!
These are the free skin that you can claim on that day itself but stock limited.
You can tweet on the spot and show your tweet on the big BlackBerry screen.
photo taken by : DannyFoo a blogger & forumer friend of mine.
Woohoo Finally I got my own BlackBerry after so many yearss… I’m loving it. It’s a cool gadgets! Really. I can now MSN, Facebook, Tweet, surf on the go. It’s really cool and convenient so that I do not need to bring my netbook around and find a wifi spot to do what I’m able to do now by paying only RM1 / RM2.50 per day, it’s definitely worth it.
If you get the phone now it’s @ RM998 + RM50 reload and you are good to go with your all new BlackBerry Curve 8520 (Promo valid from 11 October to 15 November). Moreover when you subscribe to Xpax BB service you will “Enjoy free 7 days BlackBerry advance service!” (promo valid from 11 October to 23 October).. so you get to surf all you want with the fair share policy and the data usage is capped at 1GB per day and additional usage will be charged at RM0.10 / 10kb.
BlackBerry Social Plan RM1
-The social networking & instant messaging services under this plan only applies to the following built in BlackBerry applications: Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, AOL MEssenger and BlackBerry Messenger.
-The speed for unlimited data under this plan is 128kbps and on best effor basis.
-The service is only valid in Malaysia
-By signing up for the service, auto-renewal on a shall take effect on daily basis subject to credit availability.
BlackBerry Advance (2.5G)
-The social networking & instand messaging services under this plan only applies to the following built in BlackBerry applications: Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, AOL MEssenger and BlackBerry Messenger.
-Unlimited browsing is only applicable within the BlackBerry handheld device.
-Data usage is capped at 1GB per day. Additional additional usage will be charged at RM0.10 / 10kb.
-The speed for unlimited data under this plan is 128kbps and on best effor basis.
-The service is only valid in Malaysia
-By signing up for the service, auto-renewal on a shall take effect on daily basis subject to credit availability.
How do you subscribe to Xpax BlackBerry?
It’s just as simple as
1) type BB ON and send to 28882
2) wait for the reply, and BB 100 (BlackBerry Social Plan) or BB 250 (BlackBerry Advance (2.5G)) within 10 mins.
3) wait for confirmation message and you are now able to enjoy all the fun! (within 24hrs)
If you want to stop BlackBerry service, just type BB OFF and send to 28882 at anytime.
When, Where, Who, How, Why?
Date : 10 October 2009 (Saturday)
Time : 8pm till late
Venue : Republic, Sunway Pyramid
Highlights : Special performances by Joe Flizzow, Arabyrd, Lapsap(Xu) and Twilight Action Girl
Dress code : Party chic
Besides that, there will also be promotions on that night itself that not to be missed :
- BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone at RM888 (RRP: RM1188)
- FREE 1 month BlackBerry prepaid access
- FREE limited edition designer skin (exclusively designed by Lapsap, TAG, Black Fryday, Yayawoo & Bangkit)
- FREE leather holster or car charger
- Free drinks vouchers
You’re able to collect your BlackBerry 8520 smartphone on the spot! There’s amazing lucky draws too.
Party invites will be sent exclusively to the discerning ones who pre-registered for their BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. So pre-register yourself now to enjoy all the benefits.
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