Comments on: Nokia N78 with FM Transmitter http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:38:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dawoud http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-219369 dawoud Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:10:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-219369 well i have a nokia N78 it's amazing i think it's the best nokia phone has ever made, but mine it got robbed well i have a nokia N78 it’s amazing i think it’s the best nokia phone has ever made, but mine it got robbed

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151551 cbljkkj Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:37:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151551 Been doing a lot of research on this phone (Apart from being a total car nut, I am also obsessed with cellphones =P) Apparently Nokia and Sony Ericsson have been releasing a wave of powerful mid-range phones. Most people term this N78 the N73's successor and I would agree with them. After donkey's ages, WI-FI is included on a common N-series mid-range phone. A combination of that plus the 3.2 mega pixel camera, maps, obit, navi wheel and other a 1,200 mAh battery makes it a potent little punter. It's got fab looks to match too which makes it all the more sweeter. Been doing a lot of research on this phone (Apart from being a total car nut, I am also obsessed with cellphones =P)

Apparently Nokia and Sony Ericsson have been releasing a wave of powerful mid-range phones. Most people term this N78 the N73′s successor and I would agree with them.

After donkey’s ages, WI-FI is included on a common N-series mid-range phone. A combination of that plus the 3.2 mega pixel camera, maps, obit, navi wheel and other a 1,200 mAh battery makes it a potent little punter.

It’s got fab looks to match too which makes it all the more sweeter.

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151410 szw Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:46:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151410 cool... cool…

]]> By: ah liew http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151401 ah liew Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:01:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151401 oh! i forgot.... devices like N78 could only be fun if..... you own a car! hehe! No point transmitting it to your home radio right? oh! i forgot…. devices like N78 could only be fun if….. you own a car! hehe! No point transmitting it to your home radio right?

]]> By: ah liew http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151400 ah liew Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:59:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151400 i used to own a MP3 player (i cube) with a FM transmitter but with limited space only (256MB) it's lots of fun but it might over amplify the car speakers because the MP3 player itself has it's EQ & sound prefences so it's better to turn everthing off before connecting. FM transmitter is not something new but very common because alot of devices preffer Bluetooth. My home town in Sabah has very poor FM frequency which the left speaker is always louder than the right speaker just like RTM radio channels.... weird. So it had affected my listenning pleasure. i used to own a MP3 player (i cube) with a FM transmitter but with limited space only (256MB) it’s lots of fun but it might over amplify the car speakers because the MP3 player itself has it’s EQ & sound prefences so it’s better to turn everthing off before connecting.

FM transmitter is not something new but very common because alot of devices preffer Bluetooth. My home town in Sabah has very poor FM frequency which the left speaker is always louder than the right speaker just like RTM radio channels…. weird. So it had affected my listenning pleasure.

]]> By: kakilubuk http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151314 kakilubuk Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:49:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151314 Brape ribu RM tu wooiiiiiii! aku punya transmitter skarang pun aku beli dalam RM60.00 je. Cucuk thumb drive 8gb je aku dapat dengar beribu-ribu lagu. Brape ribu RM tu wooiiiiiii! aku punya transmitter skarang pun aku beli dalam RM60.00 je. Cucuk thumb drive 8gb je aku dapat dengar beribu-ribu lagu.

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151283 topgunthang Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:45:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151283 after using all makes of phones i think samsung and motorola do make good looking phones. but the phones are a pain to use. therefore it only leaves nokia and SE. apple is an interesting one. and the cracked iphone would cost as much as these new phones i'll be tempted to give the apple a go this year or the next. i avoid samsung motorola and lg like the plague. as for nokia, i particularly enjoyed 3210 and 8250. the 8800 sirocco feels like a quality phone but just ruined by specs and price and network type. someone left it in the shop so i had a chance to fiddle around with it to find out how to call the customer to return his phone. hehe after using all makes of phones i think samsung and motorola do make good looking phones. but the phones are a pain to use.
therefore it only leaves nokia and SE. apple is an interesting one. and the cracked iphone would cost as much as these new phones i’ll be tempted to give the apple a go this year or the next.

i avoid samsung motorola and lg like the plague.

as for nokia, i particularly enjoyed 3210 and 8250. the 8800 sirocco feels like a quality phone but just ruined by specs and price and network type. someone left it in the shop so i had a chance to fiddle around with it to find out how to call the customer to return his phone. hehe

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151269 nmh Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:57:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151269 It shud be made compatible wit car aux It shud be made compatible wit car aux

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151256 transformer Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:00:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151256 IMHO, bcoz of this blog suddenly seems quite boring recently... there's not much test drive/review recently as compared to before.... back to N78 FM Transmitter.... Just forget about it as how long battery life can it streams continuosly ? 2hrs ? 3hrs ? Just forget it! IMHO, bcoz of this blog suddenly seems quite boring recently… there’s not much test drive/review recently as compared to before….

back to N78 FM Transmitter…. Just forget about it as how long battery life can it streams continuosly ? 2hrs ? 3hrs ?

Just forget it!

]]> By: avanza http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151231 avanza Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:06:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151231 Paul, good to see that you are not only reviewing automotive interests but also mobile communications. But you should probably have it on another forum or blog, yeah. You did mentioned that this blog is about your raves and rants on the automotive industry. Cheers. Paul, good to see that you are not only reviewing automotive interests but also mobile communications. But you should probably have it on another forum or blog, yeah. You did mentioned that this blog is about your raves and rants on the automotive industry. Cheers.

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151201 mitlanevo Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:11:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151201 guys, FM transmitter in mobile phone is NOT a new thing...... please refer i-Mobile 516, it has FM transmitter too...... Nokia is the world's No.1 mobile phone manufacturer, followed by Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG in the 5th position...... I used 3310 (my 1st phone), 3315, 3350, 8250, 6610, 7250i and my current phone N71, gotta admit that Nokia is always the best choice...... from music to photography, from quality to features, Nokia still the best...... guys, FM transmitter in mobile phone is NOT a new thing……

please refer i-Mobile 516, it has FM transmitter too……

Nokia is the world’s No.1 mobile phone manufacturer, followed by Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG in the 5th position……

I used 3310 (my 1st phone), 3315, 3350, 8250, 6610, 7250i and my current phone N71, gotta admit that Nokia is always the best choice……

from music to photography, from quality to features, Nokia still the best……

]]> By: ront http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151196 ront Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:45:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151196 i'd prefer if the stereo unit in cars are equipped with USB port.....which takes any mp3 players. one of the earlier commenter mentioned abt equipping cars with blu-ray players......i think that is still quite some time away. dont think the sales of blu-ray home units have picked up in many countries. i had to make a choice btwn these fm transmitter and an original ipod connector (i didnt have an ipod, hence it was a decision to make). after reading the reviews abt fm transmitter......the interference and the sub-par quality....i decided to get the ipod connector.....which means i had to get an ipod.....so far so good lah. i’d prefer if the stereo unit in cars are equipped with USB port…..which takes any mp3 players.

one of the earlier commenter mentioned abt equipping cars with blu-ray players……i think that is still quite some time away. dont think the sales of blu-ray home units have picked up in many countries.

i had to make a choice btwn these fm transmitter and an original ipod connector (i didnt have an ipod, hence it was a decision to make). after reading the reviews abt fm transmitter……the interference and the sub-par quality….i decided to get the ipod connector…..which means i had to get an ipod…..so far so good lah.

]]> By: razor_clawzz http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151187 razor_clawzz Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:28:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151187 Nokia phones are still ugly and seems to squek after 3 weeks of usage (save those aluminium and titanium ones). I've had several nokias in the past (all smart phones), and none seem to be reliable anymore. SE and Samsung are fabulous though Nokia phones are still ugly and seems to squek after 3 weeks of usage (save those aluminium and titanium ones). I’ve had several nokias in the past (all smart phones), and none seem to be reliable anymore. SE and Samsung are fabulous though

]]> By: acbc http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151185 acbc Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:11:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151185 A phone is a horrible way to listen to music. Too much distraction and interference. A phone is a horrible way to listen to music. Too much distraction and interference.

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151179 narrowband Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:02:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151179 Cool, but impractical. I've an FM transmitter already (bought from PC Fair) and the quality, although noiseless (un-interfered by neighbouring channels), suffers too much loss in quality. Marketing... Bah! Cool, but impractical. I’ve an FM transmitter already (bought from PC Fair) and the quality, although noiseless (un-interfered by neighbouring channels), suffers too much loss in quality.

Marketing… Bah!

]]> By: Poxxue2 http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151169 Poxxue2 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:58:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151169 wow ...kakooi!..anyway..is it already selling in Msia...?..how much?..it has almost d same similar interface with Iphone..but still nice.. wow …kakooi!..anyway..is it already selling in Msia…?..how much?..it has almost d same similar interface with Iphone..but still nice..

]]> By: Xoomie http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151159 Xoomie Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:12:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151159 oh no... the buttons are so tiny for my ultra big fingers oh no… the buttons are so tiny for my ultra big fingers

]]> By: wiraperkasa http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151156 wiraperkasa Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:57:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151156 paul...how bout the newly sony ericsson w980i, it also have the fm transmitter and much2 more sexy than this n78...surely u need to post an entry for the phone rite.. paul…how bout the newly sony ericsson w980i, it also have the fm transmitter and much2 more sexy than this n78…surely u need to post an entry for the phone rite..

]]> By: BW http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151153 BW Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:16:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151153 wah i want!!!! But then i heard FM transmitters doesn't have good sound quality... I personally heard it before but i think that time the one i heard is the radio suxx... So maybe it's because of the radio la... wah i want!!!! But then i heard FM transmitters doesn’t have good sound quality… I personally heard it before but i think that time the one i heard is the radio suxx… So maybe it’s because of the radio la…

]]> By: wildthingz http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151142 wildthingz Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:04:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151142 nice one but my n73 still ok for me so tungguuuuuuuuu nice one but my n73 still ok for me so tungguuuuuuuuu

]]> By: Mike V http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151140 Mike V Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:00:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151140 I tried out the Bluetooth attachment on my friend's WAJA the other day. It was Clarion's bluetooth add-on and it supported A2DP Stereo streaming. Music was from my P990i. Sound was wayyy better that FM. In addition, A2DP also supports remote control, so you can control your playback via the head unit. Not sure whether the CPS has it tho ... I tried out the Bluetooth attachment on my friend’s WAJA the other day. It was Clarion’s bluetooth add-on and it supported A2DP Stereo streaming. Music was from my P990i. Sound was wayyy better that FM. In addition, A2DP also supports remote control, so you can control your playback via the head unit. Not sure whether the CPS has it tho …

]]> By: lone_rider http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151134 lone_rider Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:26:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151134 Cool feature but cosmetic design wise..hmmm.. nokia still miles behind others.. for music, still prefer SE.. Anyway can it transmit voice call also? anyone? Cool feature but cosmetic design wise..hmmm..
nokia still miles behind others..

for music, still prefer SE..
Anyway can it transmit voice call also? anyone?

]]> By: maibatsu_thunder http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151128 maibatsu_thunder Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:02:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151128 I've used Siemens, Alcatel, and now on my 2nd Nokia ... I think I'll always use a NOKIA! I’ve used Siemens, Alcatel, and now on my 2nd Nokia … I think I’ll always use a NOKIA!

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151098 topgunthang Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:54:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151098 have the n73 and i must say this nokia gets just about everything right. i think aux is just a fad. just give us in dash players that accept multiple dvds(mp3s) as standard from the factory. or maybe even blue ray. one disc=an ipod so you can fit lossless uncompressed audio though no car audio system is up to scratch to benefit from it. coz you dont want to be getting in a car and plugging the ipod in and then unplugging it while getting out or leave the ipod to melt in the car on a hot day. or get stolen. the fm transmitter makes more sense than the aux coz you carry your phone more so than an ipod with you everywhere and its wireless though you problably cant control it via the controls on the steering. have the n73 and i must say this nokia gets just about everything right.

i think aux is just a fad.
just give us in dash players that accept multiple dvds(mp3s) as standard from the factory. or maybe even blue ray. one disc=an ipod so you can fit lossless uncompressed audio though no car audio system is up to scratch to benefit from it.

coz you dont want to be getting in a car and plugging the ipod in and then unplugging it while getting out or leave the ipod to melt in the car on a hot day. or get stolen. the fm transmitter makes more sense than the aux coz you carry your phone more so than an ipod with you everywhere and its wireless though you problably cant control it via the controls on the steering.

]]> By: eugeneat http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151095 eugeneat Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:28:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151095 Isn't the N78 more of a replacement for the N77? Why wasn't the N96 blogged at the same time? It's the replacement for the N95 but now with 16gb memory. Isn’t the N78 more of a replacement for the N77?
Why wasn’t the N96 blogged at the same time?
It’s the replacement for the N95 but now with 16gb memory.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151091 mystvearn Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:17:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151091 Its actually a cool feature. I think its like 1/2 years late. More manufacturers are putting AUX in the cars anyway. So it may be a bit useless. Its actually a cool feature. I think its like 1/2 years late. More manufacturers are putting AUX in the cars anyway. So it may be a bit useless.

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151088 raybrig85 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:50:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151088 wow...smart wow…smart

]]> By: nanashisan http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151083 nanashisan Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:35:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151083 wow... cool function on nokia.... im better start saving now. the price gonna costs a bomb since it is launching and also in N series. wow… cool function on nokia….
im better start saving now. the price gonna costs a bomb since it is launching and also in N series.

]]> By: avalanchexz http://paultan.org/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151082 avalanchexz Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:24:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/12/nokia-n78-with-fm-transmitter/#comment-151082 waaah sempoi seh . . . waaah sempoi seh . . .

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