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smsrini · 28th April 2010, 21:04

Any reviews of HTC LEGEND ?

raj_5004 · 28th April 2010, 21:25

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Originally Posted by smsrini

Any reviews of HTC LEGEND ?

would reviews for the net do?

HTC Legend review: A Hero becomes a Legend - GSMArena.com

Shan2nu · 28th April 2010, 23:21

Im thinking of going in for the B430DS model (Dual Sim). Costs around 3500 bucks but looks awesome for the price.

Is anyone using this make? If so, how is it overall?

http://tech2.in.com/media/images/201...fly-mobile.jpg

And how does it compare to Micromax Q5 - http://www.technologynews.co.in/wp-c...cromax-q51.jpg

Shan2nu

audiophile · 28th April 2010, 23:45

I've been using the B430 for the last one month now. Its a total VFM. Got it for 3300/- and got an additional 2GB memory card as well. No issues at all.
Infact the phone has not frozen even once.
Audio qualify is good and i've used it with external speakers.
Battery life lasts for about 5-6 days with regular usage.

Its not something that can be compared to a Q5. Anyway the Q5 has a track ball which is the first thing that goes bad.
Also the Q5 is too bulky and much heavier than the B430.

recshenoy · 29th April 2010, 08:02

Completely agree with audiophile. Me too got this model one month back. Totally happy with that. Very good battery backup. Before charging phone for first time, i struggled to complete discharge of the phone battery . Switched on music, kept the camera ON, FM what ever i try battery is not getting discharged

Camera is not so good. Anyways i got this fone due to its light weight , QWERT key pad and chrome kind of finish.

I checked out my friends Q5 other days. Its bulky, heavy!. Only USP is that touch mouse!

@Audiophile,

Dude, where you got Fly for 3300? How much you paid for 2GB card?

amitoj · 29th April 2010, 08:52

I bought their touch screen model some time back. It was a horrendous experience. Even the buttons on the phone needed to be pushed twice to make them work.
Initial couple of months the phone was ok. After that, it all went downhill.
And after just 6 months of using it, it started looking like a 5 year old phone, with paint peeling off from its edges.
Lesson learnt: You get what you pay for. Cheap phone will get you cheap quality only.

rohan_iitr · 29th April 2010, 10:10

What is the difference between Nokia C6 and the existing N97 mini ?

When is C6 expected to reach the stores in India ?

Rohan

phamilyman · 29th April 2010, 10:39

I have this model since a month. Its an extremely basic call/sms/music/gmail relevant phone, but it does it all MUCh faster than my e63. Don't expect messengers or any general applications ofc. The display is sad of course :-)

My set went dead in exactly one month. Took a day to repair but it came back without loss of data. Works like a charm since then.

Shan2nu · 29th April 2010, 12:30

I generally use my phone only for calls and sms. Not into mobile internet/e-mail etc. So anything other than the basic functions would be a bonus.

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I bought their touch screen model some time back. It was a horrendous experience. Even the buttons on the phone needed to be pushed twice to make them work.
Initial couple of months the phone was ok. After that, it all went downhill.
And after just 6 months of using it, it started looking like a 5 year old phone, with paint peeling off from its edges.
Lesson learnt: You get what you pay for. Cheap phone will get you cheap quality only.

Thats usually true with any phone. I was using a Sony W880i, now its developed an internal problem where it only accepts sim cards from specific providers. While airtel works perfectly, vodafone and docomo show the "no access to network" message. Sony says it cannot be repaired.

If things have to go wrong, they will in any case. I just dont want to burn my pockets the next time this happens. The Sony was 18K when i bought it and its of no use to me now (luckily, my mom uses airtel, so i'v given it to her).

Lets see, i'l give the Fly M a shot. If it works......fine! If it doesn't, i only lose 20% of the money i lost with the Sony.

Shan2nu

recshenoy · 29th April 2010, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Lets see, i'l give the Fly M a shot. If it works......fine! If it doesn't, i only lose 20% of the money i lost with the Sony.

Shan2nu

even with same intention i got the phone. I wanted to buy black berry
but its 14K where as this is 3.5K

agree that this is no where close to Blackberry, but serves me well with its dual SIM card and good battery backup!

so i can spend the 14K over over period of 4 years buying diffrent cheap 3.5K models even if these cheap ones last atleast 1 year

Any one saw some chinese mobile ad on TOI, its name is blackcherry

devrajman · 29th April 2010, 16:22

If anyone wants to read review on SAMSUNG SPICA :

Mini Review About My Samsung Galaxy Spica. Please Don't Expect Pictures.I Am Bored:-P - Erodov Forums

Any one knows if any seller has this phone in stock in Bangalore??

neofromcapone · 30th April 2010, 02:13

Hi Guys, I need to buy a phone that has wifi and skype calling thru it. Apart from the iphone (which top of my list) and the HTC touch.
Any other option I have ?

Thanks

arjunrudra · 30th April 2010, 07:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

What is the difference between Nokia C6 and the existing N97 mini ?

When is C6 expected to reach the stores in India ?

Rohan

I called up some of the local cell stores and they told me that they would be getting stocks from the 4th of May. Hope they price it at not more than 13k.
I'm still trying to find the differences between the n97 and the c6. Probably a faster processor on the 97.

NIP · 30th April 2010, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by devrajman

If anyone wants to read review on SAMSUNG SPICA :

Mini Review About My Samsung Galaxy Spica. Please Don't Expect Pictures.I Am Bored:-P - Erodov Forums

Any one knows if any seller has this phone in stock in Bangalore??

I picked this phone from Sai Comm (Vyalikaval) about a week ago. It simply rocks and is unbeatable for the price ! I picked up the only box he had and three people have been waiting for stocks ever since. I heard that Univercell can source the phone in a day or two if you place an order.

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Originally Posted by neofromcapone

Hi Guys, I need to buy a phone that has wifi and skype calling thru it. Apart from the iphone (which top of my list) and the HTC touch.
Any other option I have ?

Thanks

Any symbian or android phone can do this too. The options are almost endless.

Car-e-ok · 30th April 2010, 12:38

Hi guys ,although i have made up my mind but still last minute discussions wont harm.
I have been using Iphone 2G for last 2-3 yrs. Today is time to change the phone.The options are.
Sony Xperia X10
Xperia X2
Nokia X6
Iphone 3G
I wont tell you what i am interested to buy amongst these cause the opinions will come biased then. So what do you reckon guys?

28th April 2010, 21:04	#6226
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,115 Thanked: 426 Times View My Garage	Htc Legend Any reviews of HTC LEGEND ?
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28th April 2010, 23:21	#6228
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	How is Fly Mobile? Im thinking of going in for the B430DS model (Dual Sim). Costs around 3500 bucks but looks awesome for the price. Is anyone using this make? If so, how is it overall? http://tech2.in.com/media/images/201...fly-mobile.jpg And how does it compare to Micromax Q5 - http://www.technologynews.co.in/wp-c...cromax-q51.jpg Shan2nu
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28th April 2010, 23:45	#6229
audiophile BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 153 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	I've been using the B430 for the last one month now. Its a total VFM. Got it for 3300/- and got an additional 2GB memory card as well. No issues at all. Infact the phone has not frozen even once. Audio qualify is good and i've used it with external speakers. Battery life lasts for about 5-6 days with regular usage. Its not something that can be compared to a Q5. Anyway the Q5 has a track ball which is the first thing that goes bad. Also the Q5 is too bulky and much heavier than the B430.
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29th April 2010, 08:02	#6230
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 254 Times	Completely agree with audiophile. Me too got this model one month back. Totally happy with that. Very good battery backup. Before charging phone for first time, i struggled to complete discharge of the phone battery . Switched on music, kept the camera ON, FM what ever i try battery is not getting discharged Camera is not so good. Anyways i got this fone due to its light weight , QWERT key pad and chrome kind of finish. I checked out my friends Q5 other days. Its bulky, heavy!. Only USP is that touch mouse! @Audiophile, Dude, where you got Fly for 3300? How much you paid for 2GB card? Last edited by recshenoy : 29th April 2010 at 08:04.
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29th April 2010, 08:52	#6231
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,372 Thanked: 3,238 Times View My Garage	I bought their touch screen model some time back. It was a horrendous experience. Even the buttons on the phone needed to be pushed twice to make them work. Initial couple of months the phone was ok. After that, it all went downhill. And after just 6 months of using it, it started looking like a 5 year old phone, with paint peeling off from its edges. Lesson learnt: You get what you pay for. Cheap phone will get you cheap quality only.
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29th April 2010, 10:10	#6232
rohan_iitr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,131 Thanked: 822 Times	What is the difference between Nokia C6 and the existing N97 mini ? When is C6 expected to reach the stores in India ? Rohan
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29th April 2010, 10:39	#6233
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,972 Thanked: 4,654 Times	I have this model since a month. Its an extremely basic call/sms/music/gmail relevant phone, but it does it all MUCh faster than my e63. Don't expect messengers or any general applications ofc. The display is sad of course :-) My set went dead in exactly one month. Took a day to repair but it came back without loss of data. Works like a charm since then.
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29th April 2010, 16:22	#6236
devrajman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 505 Thanked: 118 Times View My Garage	If anyone wants to read review on SAMSUNG SPICA : Mini Review About My Samsung Galaxy Spica. Please Don't Expect Pictures.I Am Bored:-P - Erodov Forums Any one knows if any seller has this phone in stock in Bangalore??
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30th April 2010, 02:13	#6237
neofromcapone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 418 Thanked: 474 Times	Hi Guys, I need to buy a phone that has wifi and skype calling thru it. Apart from the iphone (which top of my list) and the HTC touch. Any other option I have ? Thanks
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30th April 2010, 12:38	#6240
Car-e-ok BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 222 Thanked: 21 Times	Hi guys ,although i have made up my mind but still last minute discussions wont harm. I have been using Iphone 2G for last 2-3 yrs. Today is time to change the phone.The options are. Sony Xperia X10 Xperia X2 Nokia X6 Iphone 3G I wont tell you what i am interested to buy amongst these cause the opinions will come biased then. So what do you reckon guys?
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