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Dopod 838 Review
Cast in a shade of grey, the Dopod 838 exudes an executive feel. This appearance is further upheld by the unit's sturdy build and good finish. Running on Windows Mobile 5.0, the Dopod 838 has the ability to do screen rotation on-the-fly. Conveniently, the screen will toggle to landscape mode when the keyboard is extended. It will flick back automatically to portrait when closed. Now you could do more with your PocketPC with the 1.3 MP camera and built in MP3 player.
Dopod 838 Review (Expert)
Powered by a Texas Instrument 195MHz OMAP 850 processor, one main concern would be the speed of the unit. Compared to a 416MHz O2 Xda II Mini, there is a noticeable lag when launching apps. Hence, instead of closing programs, we recommend letting them run in the background for better user experience. This isn't an issue for devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 as RAM is used solely to run programs while ROM caters to storage. Therefore, you won't run into a memory crunch. The Wizard packs in 128MB ROM of which about 44MB is available for storage and 64MB RAM (about 49MB available for programs). During our trial the unit exhibited sluggishness when doing heavy multitasking. For example, when we are texting in MSN Messenger through a GPRS connection while listening to 192kbps MP3 music stored on the miniSD card, the machine couldn't keep up and characters appeared after slight pauses. Fortunately, if you don't perform intensive multitasking, the unit will remain reasonably snappy for most tasks. Deal with the slightly underpowered processor and you will be rewarded with good battery life. With all wireless connectivity off and backlight set to maximum, the Dopod 838 clocks in an impressive 8 hours and 29 minutes. In comparison, the Xda II Mini managed 5 hours and 40 minutes. As a phone, the Dopod 838 exhibits better reception than the O2 Xda II Mini. The basis for this statement came from the fact that the connection didn’t cut off in the underpass for the Dopod while the Xda II Mini had problems. During daily usage, voice quality was good. While Persistent Storage is a welcomed addition, it leads to some minor inconveniences. The installation of programs will take a longer time as compared to previous iterations of the Windows Mobile operating system as files are written to ROM rather than RAM. Plus, launching programs now takes a slightly longer time too. The Dopod 838 is more suited for mobile professionals who are more concerned with managing their busy schedule and keeping in touch through the plethora of connectivity options this Pocket PC phone offer. Those looking for a PDA with an input alternative to the usual stylus should take a good look at the Dopod 838. It offers possibly the best compromise of device and keyboard size. However, if you are into intensive multimedia tasks such as video playback and 3D gaming, the Dopod 838's paltry 195MHz processor will be a letdown.
Appearance-wise, the 838 is aesthetically pleasing enough as PDA-phones go. It sports a solid, sturdy grey plastic casing and resembles the Sony Ericsson's P910i smart phone to a certain extent. Like some camera-phones in the market today, the back of the 838 is designed in such a way that it imitates a camera form factor, with the shutter button directly under your index finger when you hold it up horizontally...Dopod employed a 195MHz Texas Instrument OMAP 850 processor for its 838 PDA-phone which, in comparison, seems a lot slower than the Xda II mini's 416MHz processor. As Windows Mobile does not support the closing of applications, all the programs opened continue to run in the background when a new application is activated. For this reason, the 838 simply fails to handle multitasking, which results in a considerable lag particularly when running processor-intensive applications such as the Microsoft Reader. In some cases, each letter takes a second or more to appear when typing SMS messages. During tests, soft resets have to be performed periodically to get the handheld back in proper operational speed.
Dopod 838 Review (User)
no good phone,,, i used this phone 4month,,, no more hearing and no more viblating function.so,,, pls do not use any more,,,, i want recall this phone...repare 15days, after 1minute again problems,,, i want throwgh to can now.
I used a dopod 838 for 5 months here is my initial impressions on the device.--Here are some excerpts from my review: QUOTEIf you're coming from older versions you'll experience some speed differences most people think it is because of the new memory handling scheme implemented with this OS. So far so good the thing that jumps out to me the most is the improved navigation using hardware buttons, to me it is a definite step up from previous incarnations of the platform. Basically with the 838's keyboard extended you barely need the stylus.--Full review and images here:First Impressions dopod 838--[dopod 838]
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