Getting used to my T-mobile Samsung T509

I have been wearing my T509 since I got it and it has turned out to be quite easy to get used to. It does not have one of those clam shell lids and thus is not a fiddle to get talking. I do not need two hands, as I unvelcro the flap of my belt holster and with the same hand, slide the phone out. Then I have to sort of bounce it around so I can tap the accept call key with my thumb.

I have missed only one call and that was because I was under a bridge when the call came in.

I was troubled for a bit about the volume of the speaker until I accidentally found the buttons on the left side that make the volume go up, and down. That was the end of the problem of hearing what people say. And another solution to that problem was to put on the speakerphone, that worked nicely!

I recently listened to a sales talk via a conference call and found that I could mute the microphone very easily so I could munch away while listening to the call. It was obvious that others did not have or use the same feature as there were beeps and bumps and strange noises all during the hour and half long call.

I wake up every morning from the alarm I set on the phone. This is a great feature as I do not have an alarm clock except for the personal built in one which often wakes me up just before the cell phone alarm rings!

I have used the camera quite extensively. I took a bunch of photos of the place where I am staying and sent these off to my e-mail address and was able to attach them to an e-mail to my folks. I was well pleased with this feature.

Unfortunately, I have not yet mastered the video. I sent it to my e-mail address but I could not play it as my computer would not recognize the 3pg format. I did not spend any time looking for help on how to make this work, as there was no obvious solution. If you know how, you are welcome to make a post so that I can find out!

I have not tried the text messaging feature.

That's about it for now, I will probably do another post in a week!

Cheers,

Stephan

The Cell Phone, its usefulness in the work-a-day world and my adventures in getting accustomed to my Samsung T509

Dear prospective cell phone user,

Greetings from one who is newly launched in the world of the cell phone. I got my 2nd cell phone ever 2 weeks ago after being 5 years without one.

Technology certainly has advanced!

The phone I had before was with Verizon and it was a bit clunky and basic. I used it as a modem for my desk top as that was a very convenient way to do it!

But now I have a Samsung T509 and it is strets ahead of the other. Instead of a text based screen menu, there is now a graphics menu and there is more to view on the screen. Whereas before I had a choice of 6 things on the old phone, I now can choose amongst 9 in color! This phone is very sleek and looks like a modern piece of equipment. Not only can it take photos, but also 30 seconds of video. And it downloads to a web site from which you can pull it! I have nt figured out how to view the video as it is in 3ga format, but I will get it figured out real soon.

Guess what network I am trying this phone out with?

Verizon? No! Cingular? No! Sprint? No!

Well it is T-mobile. So far I get 5 bars at home and work and a lot of the time on the bus in between. So I am well pleased.

And guess what! I get 600 minutes for $39.99 a month! I doubt that your plan can beat that!

I use my cell as an alarm clock. The alarm goes off even if the phone is turned off! Magic eh?

Well, have to go as I need to check out some more of the doodads on this phone!

Cheers,

Stephan