[General Topics] 8jef:
Hi,

I've recently received my P525 and here's my first impression: I really love it. Could you believe I've migrated from a Nokia N95? I do prefer WM5 over Symbian - it's just plain better, but I'd rather have a machine like the P525 running on Linux, which won't happen soon. I also prefer the P525 2MP camera over the so-called 5MP of the N95. The mechanical auto-focus of the ASUS is just better, and I found the N95 pics too messed up - as if they had some very bad Photoshop filters applied, surely not a natural result.

I've installed Sorg's Simple ROM, added some programs - including Wisbar (Advanced and Desktop), which I find a bit heavy - maybe I could find some apps that could replicate the best of Wisbar's functions without increasing the load? I'll receive any good suggestions.

I've just received a new high capacity battery I got from eBay (2900mah). The thing works and I've been using the phone for 3 days in a row on the first full charge, playing video (2 hours), music (5 hours) and wifi (1 hour). My concern is, I can't have the battery indicator to work. Battery status is always "unknown". I've looked over the net for answers, but found none, excepted some leads on Russian sites, but I can't begin to understand even if translated through babelfish. I've installed some battery related apps, but nothing works. I've found on some forums that the P525 has some issues with batteries - sometimes the power level can freeze, but I don't know if this is related or if there is a known cure for it. I'm sure there is a way to work this problem out, because I use to have a high cap battery on an Axim x51v I've once owned.

If anyone has a clue about this problem, please share with me.

I hope I can learn how to cook my own rom. Will keep you posted if I find the time.

On a final note, after playing with many gizmos over the years, I'd like to share my thoughts about the ideal WM5 or WM6 phone to my taste. The form factor would be identical to the Axim x51v - 3.7" touchscreen with CF and SD card readers. This is the PERFECTLY IDEAL pocket size, as opposed to the too small P525's 2.8", and it's opposite 5" HTC's Athena monster - way too bulky. VGA screen is also a big plus. CF cards is a great addition, because it's the perfect upgrade port for extra hardware functions, and 8GB or 16GB CF cards can give you plenty of space. SDHC is a must, so is host function. 3MP camera is preferable to 2MP, but I'd stick to P525's mechanical focus - and maybe optical zoom too, just like the N93? Finally, Axim's 624mhz with 3D graphics is really great. Another thing: the sound. 3.5mm headphone jack is a must, and I'd add this: Dear phone makers, please, buy the audio technology from Creative and put it into a WM6 machine - you would please all the Zen lovers that cherish real MP3 HiFi sounds, something that was never equaled by any other company so far. I've tried TCPMP, Core Player, 40th Floor, all with the best settings, but nothing came close to my trusty Zen sound clarity. Finally, throw in a SIFRIII chipset, and voila. I'd pay big bucks for such a machine, the ultimate ANTI-IPHONE-IPOD, but it's nowhere near, because I must be alone in my universe. :( :eek: :(

What would be your ultimate machine?

Regards

Jef :D