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extreme_torque · 28th September 2009, 15:31

@all.. Does anybody has any idea if kinetic scrolling will be coming to Nokia 5800 at all? I read somewhere that it wont and if its true then its really dissapointing. Even the cheapest of the S60 touch devices have got the kinetic scrolling barring the 5800.
Please sign this petition if you are a Nokia 5800 owner
Firmware Update For Nokia 5800 with Kinetic Scrolling And Enhanced Homescreen Petition

aZa · 28th September 2009, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Su-47

I lost my Nokia N82 and looking for a replacement, planning to a go a little bit lo-fi this time to get more battery life.

One thing that I want this time is some capability to erase data on a lost/stolen phone and if possible render the phone useless using SMS commands. Does the "Mobile Tracker" that comes with Samsung have these features?

Also, is it possible to load a 3rd party software to accomplish similar functions on Nokia devices. Any pointers would be highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Su-47

Nokia E series have this feature and so do the blackberries. There are a lot of 3rd party applications for S60 platform that can do the same. I have a N82 that i use for pictures and videos and i have installed phone guard on it. It not only locks and erases the phone it also sends GPS location/sim number etc via sms.

Su-47 · 28th September 2009, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZa

I have a N82 that i use for pictures and videos and i have installed phone guard on it.

Thanks a lot aZa. A couple of more questions:
Phone guard, how much? And, is it on yearly license basis or a one time fee? Is it available at the retailers?

I guess I can go ahead and buy an S60 phone and go for this phone-guard thing. BTW, is there anything available for S40 as well (for wife's phone)? Now I'm a little bit paranoid about losing the phone and the data. I never thought losing it would cause so much of grief

lohithrao · 28th September 2009, 17:35

FOlks i have almost made up my mind on picking up Asus P750, at Sangeetha they have quoted 15750 with the insurance, now is this a good deal and does insurance of any use?

Lastly which dealer at giving good price?

nandishpal · 1st October 2009, 20:01

good news!@ rehaan
there is a price drop in nokia phones.n86-20,800.
n97-29750,e75-17453.
this drop is because of launch of e72 round the corner.

aZa · 2nd October 2009, 01:03

Su-47 check this out , Guardian Mobile This is the exact software i'm using on the N82. I have the same on E63.

Rehaan · 2nd October 2009, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

Sketchy details on N900 even on the Nokia site - hopeless! Unlike, say - N97, the specs mentions WCDMA under Communications, not HSDPA, WLAN, AGPS etc. No WLAN?

Sorry, i didn't post the best / most conclusive link!

Scroll down for specifications, its quite a babe and has everything you could want (except IR) : Maemo software | Nokia › Nokia N900 mobile computer

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerAlte

India and China would be likely launch markets - more people here are willing to try something new unlike US.

I really hope so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandishpal

good news!@ rehaan...
...
this drop is because of launch of e72 round the corner.

Thanks nandishpal. But as you can see, i've now started seriously considering the N900 (assuming/hoping it will launch sometime in Q4 2009 in India ???) Please let me know if you hear anything on that!

cya
R

yajaman99 · 2nd October 2009, 19:16

Hi all, i was thinking of getting a GPS system for my car. As the price is around RS10K to 15K, i figured why not get a phone which supports this. The nokia 5800 looks good and had a GPS. I saw some TBhpians have picked this one up. Any comments on the GPS part of the phone. Does it work?
thanks

lurker · 2nd October 2009, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandishpal

good news!@ rehaan
there is a price drop in nokia phones.n86-20,800.
n97-29750,e75-17453.
this drop is because of launch of e72 round the corner.

iphone prices have reduced by 2k each for both models.

vivekiny2k · 2nd October 2009, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Sorry, i didn't post the best / most conclusive link!

Scroll down for specifications, its quite a babe and has everything you could want (except IR) : Maemo software | Nokia › Nokia N900 mobile computer

this one is better. I am liking it too.

Nokia N900 preview - My-Symbian.com

rex_varghese · 3rd October 2009, 13:35

Anybody has any experience with Acrer phones, especially the DX900, which is a dual sim phone with WiFi and GPS. After carrying two phones, one for work and one for personal use, I've been looking for a dual SIM phone and DX900 appears to be the right one to fit my need.

But, considering the fact that Acer is a relatively new player in this field, I want to be little cautious before making a purchase decision.

Looking forward to hear experiences with Acer phones or comments/reviews.

Regards
Rex

abhibh · 3rd October 2009, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by rex_varghese

Anybody has any experience with Acrer phones, especially the DX900, which is a dual sim phone with WiFi and GPS. After carrying two phones, one for work and one for personal use, I've been looking for a dual SIM phone and DX900 appears to be the right one to fit my need.

But, considering the fact that Acer is a relatively new player in this field, I want to be little cautious before making a purchase decision.

Looking forward to hear experiences with Acer phones or comments/reviews.

Regards
Rex

Here is the review
Acer DX900 Review: A Dual SIM Windows Mobile Handset That Doesn’t Quite Deliver | Cell Phone News and Reviews

Some other recent Acer mobile phone reviews
Acer X960 Review: A Surprisingly Good Business Phone | Cell Phone News and Reviews
Acer M900 Review: Souped-Up Hardware, Needs Better Implementation | Cell Phone News and Reviews
Acer Tempo F900 Packs Large Screen And Wide Range Of Features, But Fails To Impress | Cell Phone News and Reviews

gendarmee · 5th October 2009, 15:33

Check this cam out: Samsung W880 AMOLED 12M preview: First look - GSMArena.com

given2fly · 8th October 2009, 11:12

Anyone got Sony Ericsson Satio (Full Touch Screen / 12 MP Cam / Fantastic Media Capabilities & add-ons) or Aino (Partial Touch Screen / 8 MP Cam/ Very Good Media Player, with all the bells and whistles)?

Aino is going for around 25K & Satio / Idou for 32K on UniVerCell. Time for reviews if we got it onboard already.

Hands on: Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou) review | News | TechRadar UK

7 reasons why the Sony Ericsson Satio can challenge the iPhone | News | TechRadar UK

chevelle · 8th October 2009, 16:09

Guys

I need to decide between Blackberry Curve and Bold. Any users for the same here?

My requirements are simple.

should have wi-fi, gps and good screen. would be using wi-fi to browse on the net.

let me know your views.

thanks

28th September 2009, 15:31	#5311
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,394 Thanked: 5,196 Times	@all.. Does anybody has any idea if kinetic scrolling will be coming to Nokia 5800 at all? I read somewhere that it wont and if its true then its really dissapointing. Even the cheapest of the S60 touch devices have got the kinetic scrolling barring the 5800. Please sign this petition if you are a Nokia 5800 owner Firmware Update For Nokia 5800 with Kinetic Scrolling And Enhanced Homescreen Petition
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28th September 2009, 17:35	#5314
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	FOlks i have almost made up my mind on picking up Asus P750, at Sangeetha they have quoted 15750 with the insurance, now is this a good deal and does insurance of any use? Lastly which dealer at giving good price?
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1st October 2009, 20:01	#5315
nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 80 Times	good news!@ rehaan there is a price drop in nokia phones.n86-20,800. n97-29750,e75-17453. this drop is because of launch of e72 round the corner.
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2nd October 2009, 01:03	#5316
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Su-47 check this out , Guardian Mobile This is the exact software i'm using on the N82. I have the same on E63.
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2nd October 2009, 19:16	#5318
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 802 Times	Hi all, i was thinking of getting a GPS system for my car. As the price is around RS10K to 15K, i figured why not get a phone which supports this. The nokia 5800 looks good and had a GPS. I saw some TBhpians have picked this one up. Any comments on the GPS part of the phone. Does it work? thanks
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3rd October 2009, 13:35	#5321
rex_varghese BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marlborough, MA/Bangalore Posts: 346 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	Acer DX900 - Dual SIM with WiFi and GPS Anybody has any experience with Acrer phones, especially the DX900, which is a dual sim phone with WiFi and GPS. After carrying two phones, one for work and one for personal use, I've been looking for a dual SIM phone and DX900 appears to be the right one to fit my need. But, considering the fact that Acer is a relatively new player in this field, I want to be little cautious before making a purchase decision. Looking forward to hear experiences with Acer phones or comments/reviews. Regards Rex
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5th October 2009, 15:33	#5323
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 741 Thanked: 28 Times	Check this cam out: Samsung W880 AMOLED 12M preview: First look - GSMArena.com
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8th October 2009, 11:12	#5324
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 214 Thanked: 0 Times	Anyone got Sony Ericsson Satio (Full Touch Screen / 12 MP Cam / Fantastic Media Capabilities & add-ons) or Aino (Partial Touch Screen / 8 MP Cam/ Very Good Media Player, with all the bells and whistles)? Aino is going for around 25K & Satio / Idou for 32K on UniVerCell. Time for reviews if we got it onboard already. Hands on: Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou) review \| News \| TechRadar UK 7 reasons why the Sony Ericsson Satio can challenge the iPhone \| News \| TechRadar UK Last edited by given2fly : 8th October 2009 at 11:19.
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8th October 2009, 16:09	#5325
chevelle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacto Posts: 1,299 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Blackberry Curve or Bold..Help Guys I need to decide between Blackberry Curve and Bold. Any users for the same here? My requirements are simple. should have wi-fi, gps and good screen. would be using wi-fi to browse on the net. let me know your views. thanks
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