Motorola ROKR E8
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- Stuart
- ib6
- 23 Jul 2010
Nym, 20 Jul 2010Can someone tell me how to use internet in pc using this se... moreHello E8 fan,
You need a software called "Motorola Phone Tool". I found out that if your PC is on XP or XP2, it's easy to proceed on its connection and setting. I'm using Windows 7 now and I've found that I couldn't find the E8 phone while searching on the right modem when I try to configure. Since I've experience with V8 and both phones are running on Linux OS, I chose the V8 during configuration and now it worked perfectly. Do note that your data connection charges will apply and you'll be on EDGE speed which is still acceptable. I do not know whether it's my notebook problem or it's the compatibility problem with Windows 7, installing Motorola Phone Tool (MPT) version 5 gave me more problems so in the end I decided to go back with MPT version 4.2. Do not update to version 4.7 even though the free update is provided. This problem was exactly what I've encountered earlier so go with v4.2 and choose V8.
I'll try to help as much as possible but I'm not a "high-tech" guy so if you encounter any issues, we'll share info here.
Good luck.
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- Stuart
- ib6
- 23 Jul 2010
Hello friend,
Glad that you pointed out an option for me, the SE Elm. I've got no idea at all about this phone and did a review checking on some websites and one particular website - phone arena dot con's review mentioned as follow:
........"The handset comes with Noise Shield, an option that should filter the environmental sounds around you, but frankly, people on the other end didn’t find any difference. On the other hand, “Clear Voice” that is supposed to make the voice of your caller more distinctive and intelligible does exactly the opposite. All told, the device delivers good in-call quality."
I don't think it's SE's fault as Motorola's initial Crystaltalk version was not prefect too. However, having used the V8, V9 Ferrari and E8, I feel Crystaltalk should outperform SE's Noise Shield. Given time, perhaps when refinement develop further, I believe it'll be better.
Another feedback from a friend of mine who just purchased the Motorola bluetooth headset H17 paired to his iPhone 3GS, the result was fantastic, crystal clear, good volume and background noise cancellation was great. I called him when he was at a renovation site with ground breaking machine working nearby - I could hear him really loud and clear without knowing he's at a noisy environment and only once that I heard a faint buzzing sound. He was telling me that "it's really noisy here". I could detect improvements on this current version of Crystaltalk as he was using the Motorola H780 before this and both has Crystaltalk built in. H17 defintely outperformed the H780 in this department.
Talking about buying another phone, today I just purchased another E8, brand new. (at one third of the price I paid for mine, LOL) It was a "left over" new phone unit from a neighborhood country and Motorola there decided to clear off all "old models" from their inventory. ZN5 was also available but all units were snapped up pretty fast as they were really cheap. So I guess I have to wait again for the competitions to come up with a good and reliable back ground noise reduction technology before deciding.
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- silv3rf0x
- MVg
- 20 Jul 2010
Stuart, 17 Jul 2010Yes friend, I wanted to look for a phone to replace my E8 b... moreWhat about the SE ELm?
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- Stuart
- ib6
- 20 Jul 2010
E8 FAN, 19 Jul 2010can somebody post were can i download the software update f... moreHi there,
I've been looking for updates for my E8 for a long time, even searched Motorola's different countries' website where some have updates for E8. I've downloaded couple of times and found out that almost all are for Vista purpose, nothing great for E8's system. Worst still, my E8 seems to not able to perform so well after that. I ended up did a master reset (prior to that I performed a backup via Motorola Phone Tool) and it has been superb ever since. From my experience on E8, don't update if possible unless your updates are from the official Motorola Service Centre.
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- Nym
- uNV
- 20 Jul 2010
Can someone tell me how to use internet in pc using this set?
I didnt get any pc suit type software.
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- E8 FAN
- PSv
- 19 Jul 2010
can somebody post were can i download the software update for my ROKR E8,
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- Stuart
- v3C
- 17 Jul 2010
Silv3rf0x, 14 Jul 2010Damn Stu, u must really love this phone alot lol.... U have... moreYes friend, I wanted to look for a phone to replace my E8 but I've been unsuccessful so far, maybe I've been too choosy becoz my criteria in a "PHONE", I mean a really good phone is for its basic functions:
1) Good & Stable reception
2) above average battery life
3) Noise reduction technology
I suspect that I might have missed out some other phones with features specified on 1) & 2) above but none so far have noise reduction and voice volume amplification technology like crystaltalk. So its pretty hard for me to change.... at the moment. Even my bluetooth headset is Motorola H790, which is truly value for money unit. Tried out the HX-1 but don't like the difficulty in putting it on. Jawbone, Plantronics are good but a little pricey.
Features wise, E8 can be yes or no, well if you are looking at specs like 3G, wifi, good camera and flash, E8 will lose out BUT if you look at features from another perspective, Fastscroll Wheel, morphing keypad, quality call (Crystaltalk), good reception, then E8 "still shines" when compared to others.... even though we can classify E8 as "not so new model anymore". Call me crazy, I'm looking at used E8 as it'll be cheap, to prepare for parts exchange in case needed and to avoid going back to Motorola's service centre where parts are expensive. Just for the crystaltalk technology, I've just purchased a V9 Ferrari edition for collection purpose as not many new Motorola phones nowadays have Crystaltalk technology anymore.
For those of you interested to know more about the advantages of Motorola's Crystaltalk technology, I've re-posted the video clip to youtube, just key in "crystaltalk plus" and do the search. That video was from CES show last year.
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- Silv3rf0x
- MVg
- 14 Jul 2010
Stuart, 10 Jul 2010Not so sure from my side, never used EM30 but heard that EM... moreDamn Stu, u must really love this phone alot lol.... U have been posting abou tit since I had it 3yrs ago lol
Hope u well tho?
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- Stuart
- ib6
- 10 Jul 2010
Anonymous, 08 Jul 2010Better ROKR E8 camera or EM30 camera?Not so sure from my side, never used EM30 but heard that EM30 is practically similar to E8 BUT without the Fastscroll wheel, and morphing keypad.
If budget is not an issue to you, I'll recommend the E8.
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- Anonymous
- uEA
- 08 Jul 2010
Better ROKR E8 camera or EM30 camera?
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- nyk
- uti
- 08 Jul 2010
camera is worst...and doesnt work properly....it stucks..and doesnt get swithed off.....worst fonee
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- Stuart
- ibn
- 07 Jul 2010
Anonymous, 04 Jul 2010is camera gud?The camera is not good if compared to present generation of phones. I've been using it for about 1.5 years now, even though I'm a strong Motorola supporter, I must say this particular model has a subpar 2.0Mp camera. The previous models like V8 and V9 have a really good 2.0Mp camera, they are better than E8 and even better than many 2.0Mp camera of other makes during their era.
Contrary to the above, overall I still like my E8 more than my previous V8 and V9 Ferrari for its easy handling (being a bar phone), the better music player, radio, the Fastscroll Wheel and the longer battery life. If camera is your priority, go for other models but if built quality, good reception, voice quality are important to you, I would strongly recommend this one.
Recently I went to an IT mall with lots of mobile phone shops, to my surprise when I show them my E8, some of the counter sales guys don't even know what phone this is. They complimented its design, morphing keypad and the wheel - believe it or not, no other today's phones have this kind of design and E8 have been around since 2008. Personally I carry 2 phones to work, one E8 and another HTC HD2 as a backup phone + work organizer. I can actually carry only the HTC HD2 to work as it has everything I wanted ....except the stable, strong reception and Crystaltalk of Motorola and base on market price, the HTC HD2 can buy about 3 units of E8 in my country. So I really value my E8 than other more expensive phones.
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- Anonymous
- uEA
- 04 Jul 2010
is camera gud?
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- satish
- utY
- 03 Jul 2010
can we get panel for rokr e8?
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- Jonathan R
- kBs
- 23 Jun 2010
Dis phne is a piece of ..it da screen is small, music is so easy except wen used wit a external spkr and wat kin of keypad is dat.it feels like grindin glas
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- yoj girly
- v0q
- 12 Jun 2010
Anonymous, 15 Apr 2010Boys that like music?? your post makes no sense!! I have pl... more tnx for your info, ei how can we download those games you have? how can i upgraded my firmware?
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- sheharyar
- uWy
- 11 Jun 2010
Can anyone tell me how i upgrade my mobile software and second thing is my mobile has 2GB internal memory but after some message in inbox sent message it appear "clean your memory message cant be deleivered"
your help required for solution
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- Rokr E8 user
- 9xH
- 11 Jun 2010
Plzz can anybody tell me the link, how and from where i can get rokr e8 pc suit i ahve its cable but i can't get any source from where i can get its pc suit
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- jaem
- wYI
- 10 Jun 2010
hey i modded mu e8 and put opera mini on it ;) im satisfied with my e8 connecting to the net.. no need for wifi anymore ;) but my problem is its batt life, any1 could help me pleaseee?
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- Ehsan
- 2AY
- 07 Jun 2010
Hi,
E8 does not support smileys in text messages.
Is there any sollution!!!!!
Eagerly waiting for your reply