I-Mobile Famliy

[thaicbr]

1gb ram is coming in some 2013 models.

sent from my Q6

[muttley]

1gb ram is coming in some 2013 models.

sent from my Q6

Do you have any more info CBR? I'm holding off buying the IQ1 at the moment on the promise of newer versions.

[phutoie2]

I bought a IQ2 i-mobile from a phone shop in the local big Tesco's, it's my first smart phone and really chuffed with it. Nice screen, camera etc and good internet connection with wi-fi when connected via the house PC. With a few extra's thrown in it was around 6500 THB.

Not sure if its operator error (me) but with an incoming call I have to select the speaker option to listen, am I missing something here on settings??

[mania]

Not sure if its operator error (me) but with an incoming call I have to select the speaker option to listen, am I missing something here on settings??

If you want to listen without putting the phone to your ear that is normal.

Is that what you meant?

[jonny48]

Just bought a iq2 . Now back in London can't make the internet work ..I think the frequency is wrong for lebara. But the 3 network goes on 2100 but still won't work APN s right . Any ideas if not I will send it back for my girlfriend to use...shame really its a nice phone

[FrisoPee]

Just bought a iq2 . Now back in London can't make the internet work ..I think the frequency is wrong for lebara. But the 3 network goes on 2100 but still won't work APN s right . Any ideas if not I will send it back for my girlfriend to use...shame really its a nice phone

Yes this is true. A lot of European phones are not suitable for the Thai 3G bandwith, wich means that's also true for the other way around... Maybe the phone is not suitable for your provider in the UK, try to find out wich providers are using the right bandwith.

[hyperdimension]

How is the GPS map functionality? Does it work well when traveling in another country?

How do the i-mobiles compare with the Huawei smartphones? Huawei is now the world's 3rd largest smartphone vendor: Huawei becomes world's 3rd largest smartphone vendor

Is there much support for the i-mobiles outside of Thailand?

[bobl]

We got an IQ5 for Mrs bobl, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I'd still take my SGS2 over it in a heartbeat, but for a $couple hundred I'd be less than honest if I said there were any features of it I could diss.

The new IQ6 looks nice too... 12m camera and a new display (the IQ5 is 800x480 same as the sgs2 but bigger, so lower pixel density). IQ6 is 1280x720 (I think) which is pretty decent for ~$300. I'll (probably) still be upgrading an SGS4 when they appear because... well just because... but the IQ5 and IQ6 are great for people who can resist 'bleeding edge' and well known brands...

[bobl]

Not sure if its operator error (me) but with an incoming call I have to select the speaker option to listen, am I missing something here on settings??

If you want to listen without putting the phone to your ear that is normal.

Is that what you meant?

"Speaker" option pushes the audio out through the bottom loudspeaker, while "handset" uses the top piezzo speaker. It's possible he's got a faulty one and the top speaker's not working, by the sound (no pun indended) of it - or, he's somehow got the 'headset' volume at zero (try the volume control while you're still on 'headset', and in a call).

[YipYipYa123]

We got an IQ5 for Mrs bobl, and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I'd still take my SGS2 over it in a heartbeat, but for a $couple hundred I'd be less than honest if I said there were any features of it I could diss.

The new IQ6 looks nice too... 12m camera and a new display (the IQ5 is 800x480 same as the sgs2 but bigger, so lower pixel density). IQ6 is 1280x720 (I think) which is pretty decent for ~$300. I'll (probably) still be upgrading an SGS4 when they appear because... well just because... but the IQ5 and IQ6 are great for people who can resist 'bleeding edge' and well known brands...

if its really the first flexible smartphone it will be pretty amazing

i watched a video where some korean scientists were demonstrating a flexible lithium battery and apparently flexible screens are already invented so its only a matter of time before they get cheap enough to mass produce

[TommyTucker]

The i-Mobile IQ6 looks like an amazing phone for 8,500 baht (less than £ 200.00). It has a 12 MP camera that apparently shoots fantastic shots.

The phone is being advertised on Thai TV at the moment with hedgehogs in the ad and how you cannot scratch the screen.

Take a look at this link for more info on the phone: http://www.siamphone.com/en/i-mobile/iq6.htm

[jonny48]

Finally got my 3 network Sim working..so now have 3 and lebara..very happy with this phone....apart from it won't support adobe flash

[hyperdimension]

The i-Mobile IQ6 looks like an amazing phone for 8,500 baht (less than £ 200.00). It has a 12 MP camera that apparently shoots fantastic shots.

Confusingly, the i-Mobile IQ6 that you have mentioned is different to the i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 which is older, has different specifications, and costs 5990 baht.

[TommyTucker]

The i-Mobile IQ6 looks like an amazing phone for 8,500 baht (less than £ 200.00). It has a 12 MP camera that apparently shoots fantastic shots.

Confusingly, the i-Mobile IQ6 that you have mentioned is different to the i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 which is older, has different specifications, and costs 5990 baht.

It is very confusing and you need to check exactly what model you want to buy, i-Mobile sell many different ranges of phones, including the i-Style range and the IQ range. These ranges each have models from 1 - 6, so yes there are i-Style 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and there is also IQ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. There is also the added complication of the IQ range having two models for each number, ie IQ5 & IQ5A and IQ6 & IQ6A etc etc. I was specifically mentioning the IQ6 as there are currently adverts on Thai TV, it has a 12MP camera and it would appear to be a really great phone for under £ 200.00 as another Member has indicated.

[phutoie2]

Not sure if its operator error (me) but with an incoming call I have to select the speaker option to listen, am I missing something here on settings??

If you want to listen without putting the phone to your ear that is normal.

Is that what you meant?

"Speaker" option pushes the audio out through the bottom loudspeaker, while "handset" uses the top piezzo speaker. It's possible he's got a faulty one and the top speaker's not working, by the sound (no pun indended) of it - or, he's somehow got the 'headset' volume at zero (try the volume control while you're still on 'headset', and in a call).

Thats it, cannot hear through the speaker at the top of phone when answering incoming call. The volume is on its highest setting, It works through the headphones ok

This phone comes with a nice small instruction manual and I have read that. Suspecting a dodgy handset now.

My wife thinks I'm nuts because been testing it with her out in the garden with her calling me etc!

[FrisoPee]

Think you got a defect phone... Just bring it back and let it replaced.

[bobl]

[Thats it, cannot hear through the speaker at the top of phone when answering incoming call. The volume is on its highest setting, It works through the headphones ok

This phone comes with a nice small instruction manual and I have read that. Suspecting a dodgy handset now.

My wife thinks I'm nuts because been testing it with her out in the garden with her calling me etc!

On most phones the speakers and microphones aren't hardwired - they're connected to the mainboard by way of a pair of copper prongs that make contact when the thing's assembled. It's not uncommon for these prongs to make a faulty contact - they're usually responsible for the symptoms you're describing. A competent phone shop with the right tools can fix this in 10 minutes... Sometimes it can be fixed by simply 'dropping' the phone but I wouldn't recommend that unless you have the "engineer's touch" (as in knowing where to hit it or from what height to drop it) which is a fine art...

That said - if it's a new-ish phone, leave it to wherever you bought it to rectify. Between a faulty contact or a faulty speaker, in my experience there's a much better than 50% chance it's the contact and a quick & simple fix, but if the speaker needs replacing you'd definitely be better off where you bought it.

[rixalex]

The i-Mobile IQ6 looks like an amazing phone for 8,500 baht (less than £ 200.00). It has a 12 MP camera that apparently shoots fantastic shots.

Confusingly, the i-Mobile IQ6 that you have mentioned is different to the i-mobile i-STYLE Q6 which is older, has different specifications, and costs 5990 baht.

It is very confusing and you need to check exactly what model you want to buy, i-Mobile sell many different ranges of phones, including the i-Style range and the IQ range. These ranges each have models from 1 - 6, so yes there are i-Style 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and there is also IQ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. There is also the added complication of the IQ range having two models for each number, ie IQ5 & IQ5A and IQ6 & IQ6A etc etc. I was specifically mentioning the IQ6 as there are currently adverts on Thai TV, it has a 12MP camera and it would appear to be a really great phone for under £ 200.00 as another Member has indicated.

Anyone know if there is any logical pattern in specification and design that ties in with the numerical model number? From a Q1 to a Q6, is the spec getting better or worse? Or is it completely random? And what is the difference between the i-Style and the iQ range?Trying to get my head around what the best models are, although i appreciate that depends on your own purposes, but some kind of general guide would be good.

[hyperdimension]

Anyone know if there is any logical pattern in specification and design that ties in with the numerical model number? From a Q1 to a Q6, is the spec getting better or worse? Or is it completely random? And what is the difference between the i-Style and the iQ range?Trying to get my head around what the best models are, although i appreciate that depends on your own purposes, but some kind of general guide would be good.

There doesn't seem to be much pattern, but it seems that the i-STYLEs are older.

Here are the current prices taken from http://www.siamphone.com/price/i-mobile of the i-mobile phones starting from the cheapest 'Q' i-mobile (i-STYLE Q3) in ascending order:

i-mobile i-STYLE Q3	 5,490
i-mobile i-STYLE Q2	 5,770
i-mobile i-note 2	   5,990
i-mobile i-STYLE Q6	 5,990
i-mobile i-STYLE Q6A    5,990
i-mobile i-STYLE Q2 DUO 5,990
i-mobile i-STYLE Q1i    5,990
i-mobile i-STYLE Q1	 5,990
i-mobile i698i		  5,990
i-mobile i698		   5,990
i-mobile IQ2		    6,190
i-mobile IQ2A		   6,190
i-mobile IQ1		    6,190
i-mobile IQ5A		   6,790
i-mobile IQ5		    6,790
i-mobile i695		   6,990
i-mobile i-note S	   7,990
i-mobile IQ6		    8,490

[chuang]

My friend is looking for an IQ6 and he is wondering whether it supports " instragram " ( i don't know what is it )..also does it look like samsung galaxy 3...

thanks folks...

[monty]

My friend is looking for an IQ6 and he is wondering whether it supports " instragram " ( i don't know what is it )..also does it look like samsung galaxy 3...

thanks folks...

Instagram is available on Google play, so will work...

[thaicbr]

Finally got my 3 network Sim working..so now have 3 and lebara..very happy with this phone....apart from it won't support adobe flash

ummm yes it does support flash. it has adobe flash player 11.1 installed.

[hyperdimension]

Does the GPS functionality (e.g. maps & navigation) work without a SIM card (e.g. in particular whilst traveling in another country)?

Edited February 10, 2013 by hyperdimension

[thaicbr]

Does the GPS functionality (e.g. maps & navigation) work without a SIM card (e.g. in particular whilst traveling in another country)?

IF YOU HAVE an offline map software then yes.. if you are relying on Google maps then No (but you can cache a certain area to use offline)

[Issangeorge]

I was going to buy a Galaxy Grand, but the IQ6 is 3,000 baht plus cheaper has a higher resolution screen and camera and compares favorably in the other stats. I have a couple of questions. I know nothing about android and was wondering if the IQ6 can get the same apps as the Galaxy Grand. Does it have software for connecting to your computer, your Microsoft outbook? What GPS software will it run, and finally are holsters available for it. Thank you.

[benem]

Hi,

I just bought the IQ-6 3 weeks ago. I paid 8800 Baht in a shop in Pantip, what appears to be too much, but I went to several shops before to compare the price and they were all around that.

It has 16 GB storage and is a quite big phone that is a little uncomfortable sometimes, but I enjoy to surf the internet a lot (what worked in thailand and here in germany the same way) the camera is amazing and everything is working great so far, what I hope it will stay that way, because I dont know who will be able to repair it over here and how to handle the guarantee.

A problem I have is when I want to download Apps at Google Play, I have to enter the model, but Google Play knows only I-Style Q2 and Q3. Does anybody know if I can enter another model or even another brand of smartphone to download the Apps? Some model, probably with the same or kind of sepcifications.

[hyperdimension]

A problem I have is when I want to download Apps at Google Play, I have to enter the model, but Google Play knows only I-Style Q2 and Q3. Does anybody know if I can enter another model or even another brand of smartphone to download the Apps? Some model, probably with the same or kind of sepcifications.

I have no problem with Google Play recognizing my IQ6A correctly.

Do compass apps work on yours? They don't on mine. I'm wondering whether they simply decided to omit the compass feature in the IQ6 models. A compass helps when using the phone for navigation or finding your way around using a map app.

[benem]

Google maps seems to work fine. I just found out how to work google play too.

[hyperdimension]

Google maps seems to work fine. I just found out how to work google play too.

Does the map automatically rotate when you turn around?

[benem]

I only used it once, I can scan the area for shops and stuff, but I am not sure if it does all the other stuff. It is my first smartphone and I have to see how it works first.