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3G support worth the price?

16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/3g-support-worth-the-price.111394/

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csedayski Original post #1
Mar 22, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I'm thinking of buying a new mobile phone. My budget is about Rs 10000. I need a camera(even 2MP will do) and music player and GPRS. My question is whether or not to go for 3G support. Most of the 3G handsets I looked at were priced above Rs 10000. I live in Maharashtra and Goa circle where 3G services have not yet started. I'll be using the set for a minimum of 3 years. Does it make sense to spend money on 3G support? please help me out!
gxsaurav
Mar 22, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Well, 3G is good but quite costly right now. Since you are buying a new phone for the next 3 years, do get a 3G phone.
dreamcatcher
Mar 23, 2009 at 7:29 AM
Many 3g phones are now priced below 10k.
expertno.1
Mar 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM
^^ but they have become very old now , for example N70 !
krates
krates #5
Mar 23, 2009 at 9:24 AM
^^ g502..
gxsaurav
Mar 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM
^ SE G502 doesn't have a video call camera
dreamcatcher
Mar 23, 2009 at 5:56 PM
**you actually need video conferencing?? The amount of data spent on doing it is inexplicable.
gxsaurav
Mar 23, 2009 at 6:23 PM
who cares when the data is not deducted from your data account. It is Rs 2/ minute.
M
Mar 23, 2009 at 6:28 PM
nokia 5320xm hsdpa support
sujoyp
sujoyp #10
Mar 23, 2009 at 6:45 PM
who cares when the data is not deducted from your data account. It is Rs 2/ minute.

Rs.2 per minute..where..but ultimately u need a 3g service 1st isnt it:!:
M
Mar 23, 2009 at 6:52 PM
^^available at some places now
shaunak
shaunak #12
Mar 26, 2009 at 5:18 PM
I use the G502, and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a phone at around 8K. Yes it doesnt have a Secondary camera, but it does support HSPDA.
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piyushj #13
Mar 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM
read this
*blackfriarsinc.com/blog/2007/10/why-edge-versus-3g-less-than-you-think
expertno.1
Mar 30, 2009 at 2:53 PM
why dont they provide 3g service on the existing sim ?

*www.rajeshonfire.co.cc/share/files/sim.jpeg
speedyguy
speedyguy #15
Mar 31, 2009 at 8:43 PM
3g is now available on blr on bsnl....i guess other cities also its thr....

if ur ready 2 spend an amt beyond say 7-8k then u shud put emphasis on 3G as u never know d demand aftr a year or so....atleast u need not regret ur decision fr not goin wit it later on for buying a phone recently but witout this feature...twill go on boom but thats my perception, u never know but y to take chances....

Enjoy~!
Cool G5
Cool G5 #16
Mar 31, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Offcourse you should go for a 3G enabled handset.