Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-15 Thread Ben Wong
Does a particular model of invisibleSHIELD fit FR or you had to cut an oversized one to shape? There is an invisibleSHIELD model made just for the Freerunner: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/openmoko-neo-freerunner-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php Price is $25 for

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-15 Thread Ben Wong
There is an invisibleSHIELD model made just for the Freerunner:   http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/openmoko-neo-freerunner-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php Price is $25 for full-body, $12 for just the screen.  However, Zagg almost always has 20% off coupons available, if

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-15 Thread Ed Kapitein
With the full body cover, can you still easily remove the back cover to replace the uSD card/batery/SIM ? Kind regards, Ed On Mon, 2009-06-15 at 00:31 -0700, Ben Wong wrote: Does a particular model of invisibleSHIELD fit FR or you had to cut an oversized one to shape? There is an

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-15 Thread Ben Wong
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:39 AM, Ed Kapiteine...@kapitein.org wrote: With the full body cover, can you still easily remove the back cover to replace the uSD card/batery/SIM ? Yes, the shield comes precut in pieces that fit the front back and sides. --Ben

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-14 Thread Paul Fertser
a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com writes: 2009/6/14 Paul Fertser fercer...@gmail.com: a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com writes: I do not advise you to fix the Freerunner yourself.  Just purchase a buzz-fixed version. so it is possible to braze components by hand yes ? Would you say what components

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-14 Thread Ben Wong
On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 1:10 PM, a dehqandehqa...@gmail.com wrote:   How much  is Fr SAR ? In another thread on this list somebody mentioned that the specific absorption rate for the Freerunner is average, not significantly higher or lower than any other cell phone. Specifically, the Neo

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-14 Thread Paul Fertser
Ben Wong lists.openmoko@wongs.net writes: The circuit is very small and you need special tools. An ordinary hand soldering iron will not work. Do I really have to try that to prove it's wrong? I think that after properly shaping the tip (as a flat screwdriver) 0402 can be easily desoldered

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-14 Thread Mikhail Umorin
Paul -- I use screen protection from day 1. It's a regular PDA screen protector, bought in a nearby cellphone shop. I don't think it decreases TS precision. Does a particular model of invisibleSHIELD fit FR or you had to cut an oversized one to shape?

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-14 Thread Paul Fertser
Mikhail Umorin mike...@gmail.com writes: I use screen protection from day 1. It's a regular PDA screen protector, bought in a nearby cellphone shop. I don't think it decreases TS precision. Does a particular model of invisibleSHIELD fit FR or you had to cut an oversized one to shape? I

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-13 Thread a dehqan
In The Name Of God Thanks for your attentions; How much is Fr SAR ? I do not advise you to fix the Freerunner yourself. Just purchase a buzz-fixed version. Would you explain more ?why ? Difference between fix and non-fixed is 30 EUR , Do you think does it cost to pay 30 EUR for fixing +

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-13 Thread Paul Fertser
a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com writes: I do not advise you to fix the Freerunner yourself.  Just purchase a buzz-fixed version. Would you explain more ?why ? Difference between fix and non-fixed is 30 EUR , Do you think does it cost to pay 30 EUR for fixing + firmware upgrade ? 1-about

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-13 Thread a dehqan
In The Name Of God Thanks alot for your attentions and replies , i wish you will be succeed into truth . 2009/6/14 Paul Fertser fercer...@gmail.com: a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com writes: I do not advise you to fix the Freerunner yourself.  Just purchase a buzz-fixed version. Would you explain

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-12 Thread a dehqan
In The Name Of God Thanks alot for your replies ; 3-Can other car chargers be used to charge FR ? Yes, but you need to tell FR (software) to start the charging So e.g nokia car chargers jack is the same as FR car charger ? FR has a standard mini-usb receptable. So

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-12 Thread Michal Brzozowski
2009/6/12 a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com Do you mean without that 47k resistor ,Fr will detect current lower or higher ?what will happen after that (detect incorrectly) . Another questions ; 1- Should pouch be bought ,Without pouch ,ISn't there any problem with carring FR with ourself without

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-12 Thread Al Johnson
On Friday 12 June 2009, a dehqan wrote: In The Name Of God Thanks alot for your replies ; 3-Can other car chargers be used to charge FR ? Yes, but you need to tell FR (software) to start the charging So e.g nokia car chargers jack is the same as FR car charger ? FR

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-12 Thread Mike Montour
a dehqan wrote: An important question about GPS signals ,Is not IRAN far from The satellite that sends signals ?will not signals be weak in Iran ?How can we be sure that GPS antenna is not needed in open area in Iran ? The main GPS satellites are in circular orbits around the earth, so the

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-12 Thread Ben Wong
On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:29 AM, a dehqandehqa...@gmail.com wrote: Do you mean without that 47k resistor ,Fr will detect current lower or higher ?what will happen after that (detect incorrectly) . Without the 47k resistor, it will charge more slowly so as to not overload the charger. However,

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-10 Thread Paul Fertser
a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com writes: 4-Do all Bluetooth headsets work with FR ? AFAICT, no. And i don't know a definitive way to tell which will work except to try it or to search the wiki. 5-What part of non buzz fixed A6 has buzz ?How can we understand if it is fixed or not ? All of them.

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-10 Thread a dehqan
In The Name Of God Thanks alot fro your attentions and replies . An important question about GPS signals ,Is not IRAN far from The satellite that sends signals ?will not signals be weak in Iran ?How can we be sure that GPS antenna is not needed in open area in Iran ? On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-10 Thread David Reyes Samblas Martinez
snip 6-Dealer has said that it's A6 FR is buzz fixed ,should i trust ? what can i do if he/she posted it in our country and was not buzz fixed ? If you can't get a A7 and you want the phone then that's all you can do. At least tuxbrain also sells buzzfixed A6 and I'd trust them: if the start

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-10 Thread Paul Fertser
a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com writes: An important question about GPS signals ,Is not IRAN far from The satellite that sends signals ?will not signals be weak in Iran ?How can we be sure that GPS antenna is not needed in open area in Iran ? I think the internal antenna is enough even in Iran ;)

some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-10 Thread a dehqan
In The Name Of God Thanks fro every body attentions ; another important question ; Is this PDFhttp://people.openmoko.org/joerg/GSM_EMI_noise/big-C_rework_SOP_rc2.pdfenough to fix buzz ? On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 11:09 AM, Paul Fertserfercer...@gmail.com wrote: a dehqan dehqa...@gmail.com

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-10 Thread Al Johnson
On Wednesday 10 June 2009, a dehqan wrote: In The Name Of God Thanks fro every body attentions ; another important question ; Is this PDFhttp://people.openmoko.org/joerg/GSM_EMI_noise/big-C_rework_SOP_rc2.pdf enough to fix buzz ? That is the procedure to buzz fix the FR, yes. 3-Can

some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-09 Thread a dehqan
In The Name Of God I'll be thankful if you guide ; 1-Is it possible that FR GPS does not work in IRAN ? (gsm is 900/1800).and what is GPS antenna for ? 2-Which 8 GB memory Card do you advice for booting openmoko+androide+debian+qtopia on FR ?and for having them beside each other on FR is not 4

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-09 Thread Risto H. Kurppa
1-Is it possible that FR GPS does not work in IRAN ? Don't think so, it's global and local authorities can do nothing about it (except tell you not to use GPS) (gsm is 900/1800).and what is GPS antenna for ? GPS antenna is there to receive GPS signal. No antenna - no signal. Like on your radio:

Re: some questions before buying FreeRunner

2009-06-09 Thread Boris Wong
a dehqan wrote: ...and what is GPS antenna for If you're talking about the GPS Antenna jack on the side of the phone, it's unnecessary unless you are in a building or car with very bad signal. 6-Dealer has said that it's A6 FR is buzz fixed ,should i trust ? what can i do if he/she posted it