The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here

Samurai · 15th August 2006, 13:29

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

For all the symbian clamshells, currently nokia n71 is the only lightest phone available. These are old but do look at nokia 6260 and panasonic x800 symbian clamshells.
for other brands check out the imate smartflip windows smartphone if its available in India. otherwise motorola Mpx series are also clamshells ( 200 doesnt have bluetooth and 220 I think is not available)

Now you see why I focussed on N71. Man, these gadget choices are becoming really confusing. Thanks for suggestions.

ollie · 15th August 2006, 19:23

Used almost every brand in cell fone..
I was a nokia person, but i then realised that Nokia software are very slow and at times hang...
But never came accross a fone like the Sony Ericsson P910i,
Except the camera.. everything is just so cool.. plus u get to download addition stuff from their website after u register with sonyericsson..
Guys u'll have to checkout the Sony Ericsson P990i ...

devarshi84 · 15th August 2006, 21:21

A new windows based device by Asus has just got FCC approval. the phone has been shown around a lot hence launch date maybe quite near.

windows mobile 2005
numeric keypay
2mp cam with autofocus
Quad-band
64mb Rom 128mb ram
Mini-sd
wifi b/g
BT 1.2
2.8" QVGA screen
Business Card recognition
SKYPE
password protection for files (heard this for the first time on windows)

autozealot · 16th August 2006, 14:59

Guys/ gals my cousin wants to buy w300i since shes keen on flip fones & its looks (ladyish I believe), any ideas about its performance etc.etc. Pls post ur comments ASAP
thanx

devarshi84 · 16th August 2006, 20:34

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/...-z530-en.shtml

satisfy thy self.

ess_a · 16th August 2006, 20:44

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/...-z530-en.shtml

satisfy thy self.

I am a user of Z530i, and believe me its one of the most value for money phones with all the features that i required when i thought of changing my 6610. Best part is its fantastic media player and a memory slot (upto 1GB).

navin · 17th August 2006, 14:26

I thought the D730 was available already. It is light, has a 2MP camera and is a clamshell. what features do you require most? the D830 should be coming soon too.

Samurai · 17th August 2006, 15:11

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Originally Posted by navin

I thought the D730 was available already. It is light, has a 2MP camera and is a clamshell. what features do you require most? the D830 should be coming soon too.

Assuming you are talking me. Yeah, E760 and E730 are available. But, they are just pretty phones, not much features. That's the problem with Samsung phones. Just beauty no brains.

Actually I don't even care about camera if I get a small form factor. My wife still uses and loves her old Nokia 6100, which is 102 x 44 x 13.5 mm, 60 cc 76 g. I know I can't beat that.

I want high-speed browsing (Wi-Fi, 3G,EDGE), business features, VOIP, etc. Even ready to rearrange my pocket to handle small barphone. Checking out E70, E60 for now.

devarshi84 · 17th August 2006, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I want high-speed browsing (Wi-Fi, 3G,EDGE), business features, VOIP, etc. Even ready to rearrange my pocket to handle small barphone. Checking out E70, E60 for now.

If a windows candybar is fine then look at these. Have wi-fi, edge and some are lightweight.

samsung I750
nokia n91
qtek 8300/8310-imate sp5/sp5m-O2 xda trion
Nokia E60
Nokia E70
Nokia n80

Dunno which all are available in India though.

Look at Nokia N93 and you will also get a clamshell.

navin · 18th August 2006, 13:30

if you want wifi and a light phone what about the Samsung P200. it is slider though. another option is the Nokia 6136 which is a flip phone and should be out soon. there are windowws candybar phones like O2 (Orion) Imate and Qtek too.

finneyp · 18th August 2006, 14:12

I was thinking of buying SE P990i, but the poor Service & Support by SE India has deffered my plans. I called SE Customer helpline 3 times, but everytime it would be ringing and after sometime I get a wait tone.
If this is the Service, before I buy the phone, imagine if I had bought the phone and had some issues with it.
Rather, I would go for the Nokia N73.

Steeroid · 18th August 2006, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I want high-speed browsing (Wi-Fi, 3G,EDGE), business features, VOIP, etc. Even ready to rearrange my pocket to handle small barphone. Checking out E70, E60 for now.

Samsung i750 has everything you want except the 3G. Has a dandy visiting card scanner which allows you to capture physical visiting cards using the built-in camera.

A bit heavy, but quite nice - I would've taken it if not for the screensize. If you use your Pocket PC to browse the internet, the minimum acceptable size is the JAM/Atom/Eten screensize.

revtech · 19th August 2006, 06:28

whats the best price i can get the SE k750i for in bombay and where ?? i need to buy the phone within a week if possible.

Samurai · 19th August 2006, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Samsung i750 has everything you want except the 3G. Has a dandy visiting card scanner which allows you to capture physical visiting cards using the built-in camera.

Don't think it is available anymore, this is little older model with only 64K colors. But Samsung still makes smallest phones in any form factor.

Steeroid · 19th August 2006, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Don't think it is available anymore, this is little older model with only 64K colors. But Samsung still makes smallest phones in any form factor.

This is supposed to be a 'NEW' Samsung. Just released a month or so back in our markets....looks VERY snazzy, has a touchscreen with stylus and stuff, WiFi, Quadband GSM, 2 mp with Xenon Flash, et al...

Are you sure this is a little older model? Its priced more than the O2 Atom and the iMate Jamin.......cant be old.

15th August 2006, 19:23	#827
ollie BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 289 Thanked: Once	Used almost every brand in cell fone.. I was a nokia person, but i then realised that Nokia software are very slow and at times hang... But never came accross a fone like the Sony Ericsson P910i, Except the camera.. everything is just so cool.. plus u get to download addition stuff from their website after u register with sonyericsson.. Guys u'll have to checkout the Sony Ericsson P990i ...
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15th August 2006, 21:21	#828
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	A new windows based device by Asus has just got FCC approval. the phone has been shown around a lot hence launch date maybe quite near. windows mobile 2005 numeric keypay 2mp cam with autofocus Quad-band 64mb Rom 128mb ram Mini-sd wifi b/g BT 1.2 2.8" QVGA screen Business Card recognition SKYPE password protection for files (heard this for the first time on windows)
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16th August 2006, 14:59	#829
autozealot BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 12 Times	Guys/ gals my cousin wants to buy w300i since shes keen on flip fones & its looks (ladyish I believe), any ideas about its performance etc.etc. Pls post ur comments ASAP thanx Last edited by autozealot : 16th August 2006 at 15:01.
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16th August 2006, 20:34	#830
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	http://www.mobile-review.com/review/...-z530-en.shtml satisfy thy self.
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17th August 2006, 14:26	#832
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,253 Thanked: 9,395 Times	I thought the D730 was available already. It is light, has a 2MP camera and is a clamshell. what features do you require most? the D830 should be coming soon too. Last edited by navin : 17th August 2006 at 14:28.
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18th August 2006, 13:30	#835
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,253 Thanked: 9,395 Times	if you want wifi and a light phone what about the Samsung P200. it is slider though. another option is the Nokia 6136 which is a flip phone and should be out soon. there are windowws candybar phones like O2 (Orion) Imate and Qtek too. Last edited by navin : 18th August 2006 at 13:32.
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18th August 2006, 14:12	#836
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,724 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	I was thinking of buying SE P990i, but the poor Service & Support by SE India has deffered my plans. I called SE Customer helpline 3 times, but everytime it would be ringing and after sometime I get a wait tone. If this is the Service, before I buy the phone, imagine if I had bought the phone and had some issues with it. Rather, I would go for the Nokia N73. Last edited by finneyp : 18th August 2006 at 14:17.
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19th August 2006, 06:28	#838
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	whats the best price i can get the SE k750i for in bombay and where ?? i need to buy the phone within a week if possible.
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