3 Skypephone - Issues

Issues

  • Poor battery life when streaming video (e.g. Mobile Youtube or Mobile TV).
  • The Skypephone does not support Skype Video Call.
  • The Skypephone does not support SkypeIn yet (except Hong Kong).
    • However, some people are working around this by purchasing Skype Pro and forwarding incoming calls when busy to the actual mobile phone number.
    • SkypeIn is available Feb 2008 in Hong Kong only.
    • SkypeIn not officially available other than Hong Kong, but workaround software is available to use on your PC to connect SkypeIn calls to your 3Skypephone.
  • There was formerly no SkypeOut functionality, however this has been addressed in the UK with a software update available on the application shop and under a folder called "Skype". Only calls to phones abroad are allowed, but a workaround to allow Skypeout calls to phones in the UK is possible.
  • Skype conferencing is supported, however the handset cannot host conference calls, only join existing ones.
  • No front-facing camera for video calls
  • The rubber coating on the battery cover of the Black model is known to blister and peel when warm.
  • The Skypephone only takes 20 Calendar entries.
  • The Skypephone gets hot after about 15 minutes of talk use.
    • However you can get around this by connecting the handsfree headset.
  • Screen is made of plastic and scratches easily.
  • Back cover on white model gets stained easily.
  • Japanese text is not supported; chat messages containing this appear blank.
  • Many applications are not tested for the 3 Skypephone S1 (However as a general rule it is compatible with the same Java games and applications as the Sony Ericsson W810I).
  • Mini USB connector is slightly non standard as the plastic lip that holds the electrical connectors on the cable needs to be slightly thicker to allow contact with the connectors on the phone. You may need to try a couple of different cables to find one that connects properly, or even slightly dent the cable connector metal housing to force the pins to be raised slightly.

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