Having practically worn out my Creative Zen nano+ mp3 player and getting a little tired of my Nokia 3100 mobile phone I decided to have a change .
Whilst perusing the city centre shops , one item caught my eye , the Benq-Siemens E61 mobile phone , given a huge amount of window space heralding ... Read review
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Advantages: built in camera and MP3 player Disadvantages: lack of accessories / non interchangable cover
...caught my eye , the Benq-Siemens E61 mobile phone , given a huge amount of window space heralding its new arrival .
Benq are well known outside the mobile telephone market , but have teamed up with Siemens in an attempt to break into it . All current phones have been designed by Benq and once established lose the Siems name.
So what did it catch my eye , well for starters the colour scheme , orange and black ( just like ... ...take care of them . Benq-Siemens , so I have been informed , are soon to make available replacements , plus an adaptor which will allow you to use your own headphones ( these would however probably not have a built-in microphone , thus stopping hands free use ! ) . Bear this in mind before deciding to purchase.
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Having practically worn out my Creative Zen nano+ mp3 player and getting a little tired of my Nokia 3100 mobile phone I decided to have a change .
Whilst perusing the city centre shops , one item caught my eye , the Benq-Siemens E61 mobile phone , given a huge amount of window space heralding its new arrival .
Benq are well known outside the mobile telephone market , but have teamed up with Siemens in an attempt to break into it . All current phones have been designed by Benq and once established lose the Siems name.
So what did it catch my eye , well for starters the colour scheme , orange and black ( just like my old 8k Oric Atmos circa 1982 ) , secondly it is a mobile phone with built-in MP3 player , so hey two uses in one !
With an introductory price of £89.99 ( normal retail price £119 ) , it seemed a bargain , so off I went to buy . I was presently surprised to get an additional £10.00 of free credit included because I was an existing Virgin mobile customer , who wanted to keep his existing number.
Currently this phone is only available on Virgin and T-mobile , but should soon be available to other networks ( or you could simply get it unlocked ) . There is also a silver / white version about to be made available.
*- Technical Info first -*
Tri Band GSM ( 900 , 800 & 1900 MHz ) 88g weight 101 * 44 * 17 mm ( L * W * H ) , 17mm depth at top , 13 mm depth at base ( classical bar shape ) . Non interchangeable covers . 1 MB internal memory 512 MB mini SD expansion card - can replace with up to 1 GB. 840 mAh Li-Ion battery - 215 hrs stand-by time ; 200 min talk time / MP3 use . 1.8" TFT screen , 128 * 60 resolution - 65536 colours Built-in 1.3 MP camera with 2/4* zoom. , max resolution 640 * 480 pixels WML ( WAP ) internet browser ; GPRS data transfer SMS, MMS messaging
*- In The Box -*
Handset ; battery ; Stereo headset ; charger ; comprehensive easy to understand user guide ; neck strap ; 512Mb mini SD card ; USB data cable.
*- Built-in Applications -*
Large selection of ringer / message tones Screensaver 2 Games - Java compatible : Currently not possible to download further ring tones ( awaiting compatible variations ) or additional screensavers , you can however install additional games ( on the expansion card ) and MP3 tracks ( which can be assigned as ring tones ) .
*- Telephony Features -*
Full call logging ( received , made , missed ) SMS / MMS messaging . Other call services ( available if your network provides them ) - wait/hold ; timer and cost ; conference , forward .
*- Other bits and Bobs -*
Full featured address book and organiser . MP3 / AAC / AAC+ audio playback , using built-in media layer software application .
*- In Use : PHONE -*
Now I don't want to bother you with junk information . If you've used a Nokia , Siemens , Sony Eriksson etc. phone , then using this will be a doddle, as the majority of functions are the same. Therefore I list the main points of interest : Screen - crystal clear , easy to read even the smallest text. During a phone call you can use the upper MP3 volume buttons to adjust the set volume . Menu navigation is simple - even I could do it , with good descriptions and of highlighted section and good use of sub menu's. SMS normally a phone will allow you to send a SMS text message that is upto 160 characters in length . Some allow you to enter 320 characters and send the message in two bits that are then joined up at the recipients end. The E61 , while still only allowing an SMS maximum length of 160 characters , which it calls a packet , allows you compose a message of up to nine packets ( 9 * 160 = 1450 characters ) , with each packet being sent as a separate message , but joined at the receiving end. SMS can be entered via multi-tap key , T9 predictive text and numeric . Once composed you highlight who you want it sent to which can be any number of persons. Future ready telephone functions , that can be implemented when service providers introduce them include ; dual SIM ; making a second call ( placing existing on hold ) ; call waiting ; conference calls ( including hold / unhold / swap / transfer / join ) . Telephone numbers can be saved to either SIM card or phone memory . When saving to SIM you can supply contact name , contacts phone number and select a caller group type . When saving to phone you save the following information : name ; mobile no. ; home no. ; caller group ; office no. ; home address ; office address ; company name ; contacts dept. name ; company position ; a note ; special day ; preset an incoming call ring id ; set an image id tag . The camera has three settings , namely 640 * 480 ; 320 * 240 ; 128 * 160 ( wallpaper ) pixels ; Only with the latter two can the zoom function be used ( 2* / 4* ) . All modes have single or multi-shot ( 4 or 9 ) shooting mode although 640 * 480 mode does not support 9 * multi-shot . Captured pictures can be saved Mini SD or phone memory , and are easily accessible via the menu . Other options within this function include creating of folders for your photo's , slideshow , protect , rename , photo detail . Overall easy to use and practical . Volume levels for preset ring tones are good and loud , however I have noticed that MP3 files used as ring tones seem to be quieter !
*- In Use : MP3 -*
DOWNLOADING :
You have two options with regards downloading MP3 files , namely www or direct computer link , using the supplied USB data cable. Uninterested in paying additional costs plus time constraints regarding browser downloads , I only use the computer option - the tracks I want are not generally available from www sites. Plugging in the USB cable and connecting to the computer results in the plug and play software within Windows finding the removable hard disc , ie. mini SD card . It is then simply a case of drag and drop of files. These can be individual or grouped in a folder .
PLAYING :
Tracks can then be played randomly ( single tracks , all tracks , tracks within a folder only ) or sequentially ( in order of placement ( all tracks , tracks within folder )) .Whilst in use you can select the standard screen , which shows track , time , etc. , or have visualisation screen ( similar to Microsoft media player ) , or you can minimise all and have your normal phone screen . Accessing tracks is via the upper MP3 buttons , which allow for play , pause , FF , RW , Forward and Back functions , plus volume up/down control . Alternatively you can you your menu access keys , for which a screen map is shown.
LISTENING :
Listening can be done via the built-in phone speaker - however this method is not recommended on the move as volume is not that loud . For best results using the built-in speaker , place the phone on a flat surface , which will produce a better sound . Alternatively you can use the supplied stereo headphones. These are in-ear type . Now I have as a rule found in-ear type headphones uncomfortable to use for an length of time , these however were still comfortable after several hours use . Sound from these lacks a little bass , but overall I am very impressed with the sound quality . Whilst in use , should you receive a telephone call , the phone reverts to hands free use , via the microphone found on the headphones , with MP3 in suspension mode until the end of the call . Now the bad point - at present you cannot purchase replacement headphones . They use a non standard jack , so take care of them . Benq-Siemens , so I have been informed , are soon to make available replacements , plus an adaptor which will allow you to use your own headphones ( these would however probably not have a built-in microphone , thus stopping hands free use ! ) . Bear this in mind before deciding to purchase. Selecting the option key , when in play mode will give you access to the equaliser function , where six preset choices are available , namely Flat , Bass , Rock , Pop , Jazz and Classic
*- Overview -*
A simple to use phone , good MP3 player , adequate camera , but lacking Bluetooth / infrared . Rugged but make use of screen protector film . Not cutting edge , but well worth the money. Just hope the headphone replacements become available soon.
Advantages: Looks/feels nice, phone works fine, nice menus Disadvantages: Poor features, no bluetooth.
How It Looks
Judging from other reviews people don't seem to like this phone very much. I suppose I can understand the vitriol shown in places, but as I was given this phone as a gift, I'm slightly less annoyed by it seeing as I didn't blow a hundred quid on it. However, it's not without its problems. We'll get to those later, for now let's start at the beginning, with the design of the handset. It's quite a nice looking phone, small and with a ... ...design. The orange and black colour scheme sets it apart from the typical metallic/silver colour phones tend to have. It really is nice to hold, however the buttons on the it are perhaps slightly too small, and people with bigger hands might have a bit of trouble using the controls for the menus/"video games". At the top of the phone are various controls for the mp3 player, which we'll come to later.
The screen is a decent size, and is crisp enough. ...
ElFreakoKid 15.07.2007
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Advantages: Nice outer design, cheap, holds a lot of messages and pictures Disadvantages: small keyboard, slow loading times, lack of features, circuit can be easily broken
I first got this phone for my 17th birthday in 2006. Before that, I had an Alcatel phone that was quite lacking, so I decided to upgrade to the E61. Advantages: When I opened it, I was quite impressed with its look: it has orange sides which set it aside from most other phones. It was also thicker at the top than the bottom which for me made it more comfortable to hold. As well as this, it came with a 512 MB memory card, so it could hold a lot of ... ...17 text messages in the inbox at a time, but this phone can easily hold about 200 in the inbox and 100 in the outbox. There is also the ability to hold mp3 files on this phone to be played back using the special headphones or the phone's own loudspeaker, which is very loud. The camera is very good for the price of the phone. The pictures taken are quite big when viewed on a PC, although it's quite hit-and-miss as to whether they are good quality. ...
Fullof3vil 19.02.2009
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Advantages: Mobile Phone & MP3 Player in One Disadvantages: Crappy Sound Quality and The Whole Thing Broke After 2 Months
Why I Decided To Buy In The First Place? - - - - So I'm one of these people that is always after a bargain. After Waiting ages to get a new mobile phone (nothing wrong with my old nokia 1100 except I was getting laughed at for having such a basic phone) and also wanting to get an MP3 player, I thought this mobile/player was an ace idea.....
Using The Handset Generally - - - - -
From day one I found the whole thing ran slowly - if I selected something ... ...to pop up - try to phone someone - enter a number and the phone seemed to freeze for about 10 seconds - and when I did manage to connect the call I found the quality of the speaker terrible.
Don't get me wrong, the layout of the menus and the coloured screen etc were great - really pleasing to the eye and easy to use - but the continually freezing screen drove me mad.
The handset iteslf was fab looking - modern and not you run of the mill mobile ...
Polkadot-pig 28.03.2007
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Advantages: Enough basic needed features Disadvantages: Under quality built-in camera
...that based on my experience, Benq-Siemens E61 is one of the best Benq-Siemens products for low price mobile phone.
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FACTORY SPECIFICATION
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o-)) General ((-o
Network: GSM 900/GSM 1800/ GSM 1900
o-)) Size ((-o Dimensions: 101 x 44 x 17 mm
Weight: 88 g
o-)) Display ((-o
Type: TFT, 65K colors
Size: 128 x 160 pixels, 29 x 35 mm
o-)) Ringtones ((-o
Type: Polyphonic (40 channels), MP3
... ...SMS from my laptop using Benq-Siemens E61 modem. I also can download several songs form my laptop using USB cable mobile phone mini SD card.
o-)) Mini SD card ))-o
I'm using 128 Mb mini SD card. I've loaded it with songs in MP3 format. The songs are: My Way (Frank Sinatra); Do You Know where You Going to (Diana Ross); Goodbye (Lee Soo-Young); My Funny Valentine (Carmen McRae); Sebab bagai Angin (Ari KPIN); Vivaldi (one of his concerto violin); ...
cs.hari 10.11.2007
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Advantages: Mp3 player and camera Disadvantages: Doesn't have bluetooth or video capture
I was out shopping for my birthday present and i came across a really nice looking phone which was a nice size and was quite light and I really liked for a reasonable amount of money and it had 512mb memory card, mp3 player, handy mp3 buttons on top which added to desirable features and camera. It wasn't until about a month after purchasing the phone that i realised the phone actually wasn't as good as i thought it was all it really did was play ... ...no other extras. When i purchased the phone i was told and it said on the side off the box it could hold 500 songs i was proved very wrong though when i had no space on my memory card after only 102 songs were held on it this ledt o me having enough of the phone. ...
Maxibo 09.12.2006
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