Nokia 6280 - Any good?

Mackass · 14 Feb 2006 at 19:31

As my upgrade is coming next month, I'm starting to think the N80 will be out of my reach, unless I wait an extra 2/3 months for it. I've already been offered this Nokia 6280 phone by Three, and at the moment I'm caught in two minds...get this phone and renew my contract, or try and renew my contract and wait 2/3 months for the N80 if possible.

I know the N80 will be one of the best handsets out when available, and will probably make this 6280 look like crap, but what should I do? Try and wait for the N80 or accept the 6280?

mrochester · 14 Feb 2006 at 22:27

I had a play with a friends 6280 today. It's a really very nice phone, feels very solid and the plastic used felt very solid. The screen is amazing and the camera produces good shots for viewing on the phones screen. The sound quality is good, and very loud.

sunky · 15 Feb 2006 at 16:04

i guess ui **** just wait cos more beta phones are coming up soon

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 15:37

I've decided to go for it, can't be bothered waiting for the N80.

Does anyone know how long I should charge the battery on its initial charge to get the best out of it?

mrochester · 18 Feb 2006 at 15:45

Until it says the battery is full

This is usually about an hour.

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 15:49

On my old phone which I bought from CPW, the guy said give it 24 hours to get the best out of it. :confused:

mrochester · 18 Feb 2006 at 16:19

Li-Ion batteries need nothing like that kind of treatment. In fact, you'll do much more harm than good treating them like that

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 16:29

Ah that's good to hear, means I don't have to wait a day before using the phone.

Kappa · 18 Feb 2006 at 20:06

mrochester said:
Li-Ion batteries need nothing like that kind of treatment. In fact, you'll do much more harm than good treating them like that

You have to give the first charge a long time, 16+ hours, otherwise you wont get the most out of the battery when you subsequently use it. Even though Li-Ion are designed not to have a memory effect it still benefits from time to time full battery depletion and full charges.

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 20:23

So it's best to charge it overnight then if I'm right in saying?

Kappa · 18 Feb 2006 at 22:46

Mackass · 21 Feb 2006 at 16:00

Argh!

I just received the phone, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot get the battery lid open! The manual says to slide the cover off, but I'm sliding as hard as I can without applying too much force.

Anyone know how to get the thing off?!?!

mrochester · 21 Feb 2006 at 21:08

You have to give the first charge a long time, 16+ hours, otherwise you wont get the most out of the battery when you subsequently use it. Even though Li-Ion are designed not to have a memory effect it still benefits from time to time full battery depletion and full charges.

This is incorrect. The phone will automatically shut off charging the battery when it is full. Leaving it plugged in for many more hours than this is completely pointless as the battery wont be charged anymore.

mpy32 · 21 Feb 2006 at 23:04

thought the idea was to keep the battery at its fully charge level for several hours hence the 16hr charge???

mrochester · 21 Feb 2006 at 23:21

I found this about Li-Ion batteries..

It is important to note that trickle charging is not acceptable for lithium batteries. The Li-ion chemistry cannot accept an overcharge without causing damage to the cell, possibly plating out lithium metal and becoming hazardous.

jhmaeng · 21 Feb 2006 at 23:49

Mackass said:
Argh!

I just received the phone, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot get the battery lid open! The manual says to slide the cover off, but I'm sliding as hard as I can without applying too much force.

Anyone know how to get the thing off?!?!

I'm not sure of the exact design, but some hints in general:

1. Make sure your hands are dry of any sweat or moisture
2. Try to use as much of the inside of your palm as possible covering a large area of the flap
3. Try applying gentle pressure around the area where the catch might be
4. If you manage to pry a bit open, you can try to get a ruler in the gap (one that won't scratch, obviously) and lever it open.

If all fails, curse repetitively at the phone and throw a tantrum, then repeat again.

Mackass · 22 Feb 2006 at 00:47

jhmaeng said:
I'm not sure of the exact design, but some hints in general:

1. Make sure your hands are dry of any sweat or moisture
2. Try to use as much of the inside of your palm as possible covering a large area of the flap
3. Try applying gentle pressure around the area where the catch might be
4. If you manage to pry a bit open, you can try to get a ruler in the gap (one that won't scratch, obviously) and lever it open.

If all fails, curse repetitively at the phone and throw a tantrum, then repeat again.

Hehe, I managed to crack the back cover, and I still haven't managed to open it! :eek:

Tried all possible methods, but I'm not attempting to open it anymore, or else the crack may severe. Calling Three later on, and I'm looking for a replacement handset, as this obviously seems a little dodgy.

It's the first phone I've ever caused damage to (unintentionally), and I feel so bad about it.

Kappa · 22 Feb 2006 at 15:27

mrochester said:
This is incorrect. The phone will automatically shut off charging the battery when it is full. Leaving it plugged in for many more hours than this is completely pointless as the battery wont be charged anymore.

The indicator may say it is full but it is still conditioning the battery. There are many people who come back with the phone they bought saying it has rubbish battery life but didnt give it a long 1st charge.

mrochester · 22 Feb 2006 at 16:03

The indicator may say it is full but it is still conditioning the battery. There are many people who come back with the phone they bought saying it has rubbish battery life but didnt give it a long 1st charge.

So how do you explain how phones that have not had this 1st long charge work perfectly then?!

Kappa · 22 Feb 2006 at 16:27

I cant, but then how can you explain the people with bad battery life? Its a manufacturers recommendation for the first long charge, we dont tell people for the fun of it, and nor do they.