Cingular 2125 versus Cingular 3125

bystander · Smartphone Pupil Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 12

I fell yesterday and cracked the screen of my 2125.

Can anyone give personal recommendations for repair of 2125?

Also and more importantly perhaps can someone with hands-onexperience, compare and contrast between the Cingular 2125 (Faraday) and the Cingular 3125 (Star Trek) phones? I would be VERY helpful right now.

Thanks for all who respond to these needs!!!

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Mike Temporale · Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject:

No idea. I would suggest you contact Cingular or buy a used one off ebay for parts. Confused

Sorry to hear about your phone.
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Kris Kumar

bystander · Smartphone Pupil Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 12

Thanks to both Mike and Kris for responses.

Kris your review and comparison is much appreciated.

Lots to think about.

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Jerry Raia · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 8:33 am Post subject:

I would add the the new ROM for the 2125, if you have it, has been a bit flaky. There have been problems, that I have also had, with text entry. Of the two I prefer the 3125. I have always preferred flip phones though.
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ditch_azeroth · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:32 pm Post subject:

ouch. i wish a crystal case for my beloved sp5m would be available here in the philippines so that i wouldnt have to go through this ordeal...
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ricoks · Smartphone Pupil Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 25

If I may add a few questions for ya - Jerry

Since you are using both, you seem to be a good person to ask these questions of, i appreciate the help.
I just got a 2125 thru waranty exchange with the new ROM already in it, which I assume means it has push and ADPD, or whatever the audio is...... Does the 3125 have the same AKU version?? Is it newer than the latest that the 2125 has avail?
one concern with me is usability. The screen is the same size, right?
for use in typing, do you find the 3125 easier, or more difficult. I question the difference in key type.
Also, re: the use of the new flat-usb (or whatever it's called Evil or Very Mad

), do they make an adaptor that is mini usb -> flat-usb for it? i have a usb charger already for the car, so it's not a HUGE deal (it has a female usb plug that i plug in the corresponding cable for either my PDA or my SP) I was just hoping to not have to carry the one cable everywhere i go. i'd rather leave it in one place so it doesn't get lost.
Overall, is there anything else that sticks out for one or the other, or anything in particular that you were surprised with, either good or bad, when you switched to the 3125??
Thanks
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Kris Kumar · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:14 pm Post subject:

Not sure about the AKU version of the 2125 and 3125. But the 3125 does support A2DP (stereo Bluetooth) and push email.

Screen - same size.

Keypad - while the 3125 keys are generous, I think it is a bit harder to press. I find the RAZR style keypad a bit tricky during the initial stages. If you have a big hand, then the 3125 is for you. The 2125 has all the buttons huddled in the bottom portion, might seem crowded to some, especially those with big hands.

The thing that sticks out for me - microSD card and proprietary USB connector.

The flatUSB to miniUSB adapter.
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Jerry Raia · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks Kris. Had a long day! I'd like to add that since the ROM upgrade on the 2125 the data entry has become a problem with regards to errors while you try to type. It has made a great phone very frustrating to use. The 3125 is with out a doubt, better.
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