[whatcanthisbe]

Originally Posted by iraghava

See if you can find an E50.

if i am not mistaken the e50 is the candbar design nokia? will it be avail for 5 k ?, I have a used 2626 and does the e50(black) not look like that (well almost...?

[iraghava]

Well last I knew it was available new for around 7k. No idea now, probably discontinued as E51 prices have fallen to around 10-10.5k levels.

[s0uljah]

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Oy s0uljah, don't start communal riots now, will you? It is a white wine v/s red wine issue. If you are a vino, go for the red - better kick at a lesser price! If you are hoity-toity glass-sniffing aristocrat, the white it is for you.

Green I say!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

I have N82 and working on iPhone for something related to work. My observations:

1. iPhone has better/larger screen
2. iPhone has touchscreen
3. N82 is "standard" I.e. its like windows, has got applications for almost everything.
4. N82 is "hackable" you get all sorts of documentation / tools for that

N82 with iPhone like screen will be Nirvana.

I was looking forward to the iPhone last year itself and it didnt work out. Then 3g seemed like a great option but turns out getting it outright will be a costly proposition. Bas n82 is feature packed only not as glamorous as the iPhone. Kya karien.

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Bas n82 is feature packed only not as glamorous as the iPhone. Kya karien.

Negatives in N82 are lack of touchscreen and terrible keys. Otherwise its a cool phone.

[s0uljah]

Your right netfreak... in terms of ergonomics nothing like using the iPhones touchscreen. Also its great for showing of media.

Sometimes I think I should just forget it all and get the n73... That way getting an iPhone later could also be an option

[CR-V]

Ok, guys I am about to buy a new phone. To gift my sister.

Suggestions please, Need a good branded one like LG Parada KE850. So it has to be some Parada, gucci, ferrari and stuff.

Needs to be exclusive and if not available in india i can get it from abroad.

Budget less than 50K.

[aZa]

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Its not available anywhere atleast in Delhi.... I have been looking for it for a week now. I am not interested in buying a used one.

Guys, Any idea as to when is the next N82 firmware upgrade coming? I am hoping to see brighter screen and probably the navi wheel option.

@Ram...???

There is a trick/hack for "brighter screen" in N82 i'll see if i can find you the linky. But Navi wheel? Does n82 have the hardware for that ? The next update might have the n78 type menu transitions i think among others.

[NetfreakBombay]

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Your right netfreak... in terms of ergonomics nothing like using the iPhones touchscreen. Also its great for showing of media.

Sometimes I think I should just forget it all and get the n73... That way getting an iPhone later could also be an option

Now a cell phone thats completely open source cheers:

Neo FreeRunner - Openmoko

Costs $400 though :(

Its got 640 x 480 touchscreen WiFi and stuff

[Ram]

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Guys, Any idea as to when is the next N82 firmware upgrade coming? I am hoping to see brighter screen and probably the navi wheel option.
@Ram...???

The screen is dimmed to some extent by software design. It helps reduce energy consumption from the battery. Otherwise, the ability of the screen backlight to be bright is evident when you power-on the N82.

Navi wheels, being mechanical devices do have a per unit-price notoriety for
durability and reliability problems, arising from wear-and-tear, sensitivity to dust, liquid spills, etc. I'm not sure if Nokia sees its value as a user-interface device, as strong enough to overrule these other issues.

[jkdas]

Saw the E71. Looks neat and slim.

[extreme_torque]

Originally Posted by Ram

The screen is dimmed to some extent by software design. It helps reduce energy consumption from the battery. Otherwise, the ability of the screen backlight to be bright is evident when you power-on the N82.

I think Nokia should leave it on me if I want more battery life or better, brighter screen. The screen brightens up even when your phone is on profile "silent" and someone gives you a call.

Originally Posted by Ram

Navi wheels, being mechanical devices do have a per unit-price notoriety for
durability and reliability problems, arising from wear-and-tear, sensitivity to dust, liquid spills, etc. I'm not sure if Nokia sees its value as a user-interface device, as strong enough to overrule these other issues.

There's another thing I noticed in my N82 which is the titanium one and my friend's which is a black one. The top left corner of the 'D' pad in N82 titanium has some sort of connection while the same isnt there in the N82 black. And while the 'D' pad in the N82 black is a lot more positive in operation I am guessing the connection in the N82 Titanium is for the sensor for the Navi Wheel.

[MC Mayank]

Originally Posted by jkdas

Saw the E71. Looks neat and slim.

yep better than most blackberry's out there imo

[heavy_foot]

Can anyone tell me which is the best 3rd party GPS application for N82? and how to use google maps on this phone?

[SumitB]

Originally Posted by heavy_foot

Can anyone tell me which is the best 3rd party GPS application for N82? and how to use google maps on this phone?

You can use the application from google itself (Google Maps)! For a 3rd party application for google maps or any other map, try Mobile GMaps - View maps from various sources on your mobile phone!.

[manson]

The latest is that i am not receieving any messages since the last two days, could this be anything related to installing the sms accelerator?
And, how much do the e61i & the 71 cost?

manson.