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alternative to blackberry..

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arian29 Original post #1
May 20, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Please suggest a good alternative to a blackberry.. i found some phones like the omnia pro which has push email and other apps just like blackberry. Can one suggest other phones which are good for i am thinking of buying one. budget is under 30k.
desiibond
May 20, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Omnia Pro B7610 for 22k (approx) is a terrific option for business phone. You can also check these:

1) E71 (E72 is known to have some bugs)
2) HTC HD2 (4.3" glorious winmo phone) (price is just a bit above 30k but worth every penny. mighty hardware and super powerful, not to forget beautiful Sense UI)
3) Samsung Omnia II
4) Motorola Milestone (semi business)
5) HTC HD2 Mini

my suggestion for you would be B7610 or HD2.

HD2 ad: *www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0f54DmA4Os&feature=channel
close look: *www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSrjUxbDcqw&feature=channel
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Aspire #3
May 20, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Nokia E-Series?
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arian29 #4
May 20, 2010 at 8:50 PM
thanks for the suggestions but i need a proper business phone.. non touch.. as i already have a samsung jet s8003 :) Please suggest good business phones pls
desiibond
May 20, 2010 at 8:52 PM
thanks for the suggestions but i need a proper business phone.. non touch.. as i already have a samsung jet s8003 :) Please suggest good business phones pls

three options for you if you need full size keypad.

1) Samsung B7610 (windows mobile)
2) Nokia E71 (Symbian)
3) Motorola Milestone (Android)
sujoyp
sujoyp #6
May 20, 2010 at 9:25 PM
yaah those 3 r very good phones....what else do u want exactly???
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arian29 #7
May 21, 2010 at 9:21 PM
ah!.. thanks for all the options.. but i guess for me.. once a BB always a BB.. bought the BB 9700 today :), thx again..
rkneo11
rkneo11 #8
May 21, 2010 at 9:38 PM
you should have given HTC a try...
sujoyp
sujoyp #9
May 21, 2010 at 11:29 PM
ah!.. thanks for all the options.. but i guess for me.. once a BB always a BB.. bought the BB 9700 today :), thx again..

Congrats..:grin:
desiibond
desiibond #10
May 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM
congrats mate. and what you said is true. BB, HTC, Apple are three companies that enjoy very high brand loyalty.
sujoyp
sujoyp #11
May 22, 2010 at 11:32 AM
hey u forgot SE and Nokia:mrgreen::mrgreen:...there r some die die:enforcer: hard fans here of both:fencing:
dhan_shh
dhan_shh #12
May 22, 2010 at 1:20 PM
@arian29,

Congrats on your BOLD2!

I'm also planning to exchange my BOLD1 for BOLD2,


Interestingly,there is an option,which looks like cheaper alternative to BlackBerry,which is called "PEEK" service offered by Aircel,

This device is suppose to work with PUSH-MAIL concept similar to BB,this is an exclusive eMail device,No mobile telephony.Even non aircel members can avail this Peek connnection.

Cost of the device,Peek: Rs.2999

Monthly Rent for unlimited Mails: Rs.299 (prepaid or postpaid)


Have a look: *www.aircel.com/AircelPortal/peek/page/peek_landing.html

Is there anyone tried this; kindly share your experience!
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oval_man #13
May 22, 2010 at 7:21 PM
^^^You forgot "Nokia Messaging Service",amazing Push-Mail service absolutely FREE of COST!

You can have as many as 10 mail accounts 'pushed' to your Nokia device FREE FREE (only operator gprs/edge charges apply)

Check it out: *email.nokia.com/account/home.action
dhan_shh
dhan_shh #14
May 31, 2010 at 8:41 AM
Dude.....,I have E71 and using NMS,it is very BUGGY,

Remember,NMS is still in Beta stage only,I would say "Profimail" is a better option,though it is mainly "Pull" type except for few IMAP mails which can be configured for "Push" effect.

Only plus point about NMS is,its FREE!