alcatel OT-S853
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alcatel OT-S853

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  • T
  • THWS
  • iKs
  • 17 Apr 2006

I'll get my phone this week too. I hope it will come soon.

I'll write a little text about the phone...it should be very good... (first text about it in german is available)

    • T
    • THWS
    • iKs
    • 17 Apr 2006

    I'll get my phone this week to. I hope it will come soon.

      • M
      • Marius
      • jhH
      • 17 Apr 2006

      To MPU: Why do you say it travelled from France?!

        • M
        • MPU
        • phW
        • 17 Apr 2006

        Yes, in theory a Bluetooth device should work with another Bluetooth device, if they have compatible versions installed. Seems Alcatel has an exceptional theory for this issue :)

        One way or another, the Wednesday is coming up, as I am going to receive my phone on this date. Funny: it travelled from France to my home city of Kaunas in only 2 days and another 4 days I will wait until our holidays are over for my phone to overcome the rest 5 kilometers :)

          • K
          • Knight Rider
          • mAJ
          • 17 Apr 2006

          In theory, any bluetooht headset should work, as long as it is bluetooth 1.1 compatible... it should be no problem.

            • M
            • MPU
            • phW
            • 15 Apr 2006

            PIXMANIA offers three Bluetooth headsets, yet none of them wears Alcatel brand.
            Perhaps various models do work with this phone and I'll have a chance to just go to any local shop and buy one instead of choosing it via internet. It's better when you have a chance to try it before buying.

              • T
              • THWS
              • iKs
              • 15 Apr 2006

              I think I've seen one at protel onlineshop. But I am not sure about it...
              They have a lot of equipment for this phone. (I looked at the shop last Tuesday)

                • M
                • MPU
                • phW
                • 15 Apr 2006

                To THWS:

                Hope so. Pitty they did not fix the Bluetooth issue :(

                TO USERS:
                What earpieces do work with Alcatel Bluetooth connection? Is there a special one or any will do?

                  • T
                  • THWS
                  • iKs
                  • 15 Apr 2006

                  I think it is different:

                  The userguide which I've in pdf-format is a few weeks old.
                  And the german one could be newer. Maybe TCL & TA have change some things in the newer version...

                    • M
                    • MPU
                    • phW
                    • 15 Apr 2006

                    To K Wong:

                    Lovely, if so. But have you tried the 1 GB card yourself?
                    I wouldn't believe that phones from Germany support the 1 GB and those bought from France do not.

                      • K
                      • K Wong
                      • n6f
                      • 15 Apr 2006

                      Regarding the maximum mini SD card size, the German manual says (on page 73) that the phone is compatible with mini SD standard cards of up to 1 GB.

                        • T
                        • THWS
                        • iKs
                        • 15 Apr 2006

                        OK - I've found the information about the memorycard. It's 512MB, but I'll try my 1GB Memorycard for sure *g*

                          • T
                          • THWS
                          • iKs
                          • 15 Apr 2006

                          Thank you - I'am going to search for it later.

                          Yes - when I'll get my phone, I'm going to try my 1GB mini SD-Memorycard.

                            • M
                            • MPU
                            • phW
                            • 15 Apr 2006

                            To THWS:

                            It's on page 73, near the bottom.
                            Or it's PDF page no. 38.

                            Or just make a search "512", you should find it.
                            When you get the phone, please try a 1 GB card. I wouldn't like to buy a card and discard it.

                              • T
                              • THWS
                              • iKs
                              • 15 Apr 2006

                              Where do you read it? I've the User's guide in *.pdf format and I haven't find something about memory-card-support.

                              When I get my phone I can test it, I've got a 512MB and 1GB mini SD Card.

                                • M
                                • MPU
                                • phW
                                • 15 Apr 2006

                                I just read the user guide of this 853, it's written there that the phone supports only 512 MB miniSD card. QUESTION: is it true - those who use this phone - have you tried putting inside the 1 GB card?

                                  • A
                                  • Azm
                                  • ibf
                                  • 15 Apr 2006

                                  I guess 1gb miniSd can be used( anyone already tried it please post your experience on that). currently I am using 512mb without problem. the price for 1gb miniSd here in Malaysia is ~50 euros worth. MPU I already send the s853 manual in pdf file to you .Other user who wants the manual can mail me too.
                                  For bluetooth headset I think any brand will do. So far I've tried Itech clip II & Sony Ericcson HBH-300 bluetooth headset without any problem.

                                    • T
                                    • THWS
                                    • iKs
                                    • 14 Apr 2006

                                    I want to have the new PC-Suite. I don't think, that protel has a special-one for installation.

                                    I can't wait for my phone...

                                      • M
                                      • MPU
                                      • phW
                                      • 14 Apr 2006

                                      K Wong is surely the leading Alcatel fan here, congratulations.

                                      QUESTION: does the phone support the 1 GB card? I know it should support, as it is written in the specs, yet I wonder if there are no "surprises" :)

                                      As for the miniSD card reader, this is probably the best decision, as these readers cost five times less than the 1 GB card itself :). I am gonna buy one of these, eg 19 in 1, and the problem is settled.

                                      QUESTION: does the 853 support any bluetooth earpiece or I should by a special one? If so, please name it.

                                      Thanks for the help.

                                      BTW, as I might have mentioned before, one guy from another forum is helping me in getting the updated PC Suite, as soon as I have it (400 MB), I will post it here and send it to anyone willing to get.
                                      Actually I do not fancy the cut version of the suite, I know there are some available, weighting only 40 MBs, I still prefer furnishing my PC with the full version.

                                        • K
                                        • K Wong
                                        • n6f
                                        • 14 Apr 2006

                                        To MPU ...

                                        Like Azm already mentioned, the mini SD can be accessed via the USB connection of the S853 to the PC or via a card-reader. As I don't have a card reader and haven't managed to get my USB connection into operation (tried it with the PC Suite 4.17 that came with the phone), I am a bit upset. Surely I will lighten up, once I can load some MP3s or games on the mini SD ;)

                                        My history: One Touch Easy, One Touch Easy DB, one model of the 300 series, 501, 701, 735, 757 and now the S853 :)