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Best Cell phone under 15 K

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sudhir_mangla Original post #1
Dec 9, 2005 at 1:41 PM
Can some one suggest best cell phone under 15 K
I wants to buy a new cell.

Please give me some suggestions to get the best deal.
QwertyManiac
Dec 9, 2005 at 6:47 PM
Nokia 6630 ;) look no further :D

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dIgItaL_BrAt
Dec 9, 2005 at 6:49 PM
another vote for the 6630.Simply uncomparable.
P
Dec 9, 2005 at 7:09 PM
Hey...me tooooo!!
Jus got one...too good. Provided u like the shape!
royal
royal #5
Dec 9, 2005 at 7:21 PM
can any one pls tell if the Nokia 6630 is superior to Nokia 7610 ... and if yes then how, b'coz both are priced around Rs. 15k :roll:
Geforce
Geforce #6
Dec 9, 2005 at 8:12 PM
Nokia 6630 is such phone that you don't have to look twice.

Its way better than 7610.

6630 in comparison to 7610
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Camera is amazing.
6630 has stereo sound.
3G (althought you won't be using in India)
Very fast.
More RAM
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fizz #7
Dec 9, 2005 at 8:49 PM
motorola

I'd suggest Motorola E398....it's really good :D
Aniruddh
Dec 9, 2005 at 9:18 PM
@fizz ooh man u must b kidding,that Motorola E398 is no where near 6630 its far better hav many more features.E398 is all CR*P i hav used it and it literally SUX,go for 6630 even with ur eyes closed thats the best u can get under 15k.
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fizz #10
Dec 10, 2005 at 2:49 PM
i know but if price is a factor...then its great as it's below 10k
aryayush
aryayush #11
Dec 10, 2005 at 8:09 PM
Go for Sony Ericsson W550i WALKMAN PHONE.

You read the subject.
That is indisputably the best.
Or, just wait till the end of 2005 and buy Nokia 6270 then.
Your choice.
Now someone will complain that W550i doesn't support memory card. 256 MB is far more than enough. You can store upto 500 songs if encoded at 16 bitrates. Which phone gives you a bundled 256 MB card anyway?

Edit: SORRY! The 6270 costs Rs. 27,000. I suppose that leaves you with only one sensible option. I have been using W550i for a month so feel free to ask any questions.
aryayush
aryayush #12
Dec 10, 2005 at 8:21 PM
BTW, the 6230 has a very small screen.
infra_red_dude
Dec 11, 2005 at 12:10 AM
buy 6630 widout a second thot!
S
Dec 11, 2005 at 12:21 AM
yes u can go for SE W550i
S
Dec 12, 2005 at 2:23 PM
But I think 3230 is batter than 6630.

Can some one sugget if I should go for 6630 or 3230 .

as 3230 has FM a BIG plus
QwertyManiac
Dec 12, 2005 at 2:49 PM
thats about the only chink in 6630's armor ;) u can buy an additional FM headset if u are a big user of it :)

3230 is slllllooooooowwww !
john_the_ultimate
Dec 12, 2005 at 6:14 PM
3230 is nowhere near when it's performance is compared to 6630. Go for 6630 dude.
infra_red_dude
Dec 12, 2005 at 6:35 PM
don't buy 3230. buy 6630 (although i agree wid you, IR and FM are the only things missing!) but nevertheless its a great phone and easily scores over 3230!
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cryptid #19
Dec 13, 2005 at 1:38 PM
6630 is the best just go for it, the only draw back is it dosent have a flash for its cam but the rest is just great
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prash007 #20
Dec 14, 2005 at 11:42 AM
moreover, 3230 has got mono output. U wont hav the effect of stereo fm in it. But then, the add-on works well in 6630 as its got stereo output.
coolendra
coolendra #21
Dec 14, 2005 at 1:18 PM
go for w550i
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valtea #22
Dec 14, 2005 at 6:12 PM
what about 6710 and Razor?
speedyguy
speedyguy #23
Dec 15, 2005 at 8:34 PM
checkout price of K750i...if it suits ur budget then wipe out any other mobile in ur thought....its unbeatable
cheers
montsa007
montsa007 #24
Dec 16, 2005 at 5:51 PM
dude moto razr has jus 5mb of memory
lemme suggest a cool phone(s)

krome k300i or its m300i well ne ways its a smartphone at 11.3k it rules the market tough u get no resale its a good choice if u don jump from 1 fone 2 another it supports minisd card or u can use sendo x wich i use except fm it has everything based on series 60 platform its a cool phone it has flash and mmc/sd card hotswap facility(no need to switch off to remove card) and it has 2 speakers

others include motorolas l6,lg m4410,lg g1800 well i guess u can surf www.ebay.in to get ur choice? if not go to arasa market in andheri JUST HAVE A LOOK AT ALL THE MODELS AVAILABLE i WARN u don BUY from there then buy a new 1 from ur shop!!!
mAYHEM
mAYHEM #25
Dec 16, 2005 at 8:25 PM
prash007 said:
moreover, 3230 has got mono output. U wont hav the effect of stereo fm in it. But then, the add-on works well in 6630 as its got stereo output.
N3230 FM (Radio) is Stereo but Music player is Mono/Dual-Mono.
6630 is best under 15K
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Sankalp #26
Dec 18, 2005 at 11:38 AM
u can check out SGH d500. I use it and its its pretty cool.
speedyguy
speedyguy #27
Dec 18, 2005 at 11:16 PM
d500 is also a gud option....its all on u n ur choice
cheers
S
Dec 19, 2005 at 9:58 AM
Can some one tells the features of SE W550i.

And whats the advantages of nokia 6681 over 6630
montsa007
montsa007 #29
Dec 20, 2005 at 2:57 PM
sudhir_mangla said:
Can some one tells the features of SE W550i.

And whats the advantages of nokia 6681 over 6630

6681 simply has xpandable memory sound is good though less loud than w550i but it looks smart and rest is upto u :roll:
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prash007 #30
Dec 20, 2005 at 10:25 PM
mAYHEM said:
prash007 said:
moreover, 3230 has got mono output. U wont hav the effect of stereo fm in it. But then, the add-on works well in 6630 as its got stereo output.
N3230 FM (Radio) is Stereo but Music player is Mono/Dual-Mono.
6630 is best under 15K

Nope buddy...its got mono output. Tho' the FM is stereo..u hav only mono output.
When the sound drive of the phone is mono...how can the radio part alone work in stereo mode? :?
infra_red_dude
Dec 20, 2005 at 11:22 PM
he's talking about the output via headset, i guess! its coz other than M E398 i don't think any other phone has stereo speakers. and i suppose by dual mono wot he means is that each channel plays the same audio....dude, thats simply called mono output!
mobilegeek
Dec 21, 2005 at 2:03 AM
actually very few phones have 2 loud-speakers
.. thats why E398 is one of favourite
3230 has a mono speaker,
6630 suports stereo(superb sound with headsets), but has only mono loud-speaker
I think W800i n 550i has 2 loud-speakers
mAYHEM
mAYHEM #33
Dec 21, 2005 at 8:06 AM
infra_red_dude said:
he's talking about the output via headset, i guess
yes i am talking about the headset.i think dual-mono means upmixing a mono channel to a dual channel.
infra_red_dude
Dec 21, 2005 at 1:13 PM
thats wot! when the same output is heard in both the channels its called just mono! never heard of the term "dual mono"! but then i mebbe wrong. plz enlighten me!
speedyguy
speedyguy #35
Dec 21, 2005 at 1:26 PM
wat abt d sound of w550i?....i mean does it have wat it takes to be a walkman fone?
askin this coz didnt experienced it...ya w800i rocks
cheers
rakee
rakee #36
Dec 21, 2005 at 10:26 PM
hey guys u all confuse me ...i am gonna buy a mobil...my budget is 15k...

my aim is for K750 i..i love its features...superb...
but as my budget i hav settled to take up N 7610

is 6630 better than it...

now 7610 or 6630..please choose the best ppl
infra_red_dude
Dec 21, 2005 at 10:52 PM
i vote for 6630! you won't regret it!
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prash007 #38
Dec 22, 2005 at 1:15 AM
I think 6630 wud be much better.. :D
T
Dec 22, 2005 at 9:06 AM
Bght a W550i Ricky MArtin special day b4 yesterday. SImply gr8 fone. Has not 2 but 3 loud speakers. And can fill a room with full of music. 1.3 mega pixel cam. W800 has 3 mega pix.

Comes with 256mb mem with no expandable slot. Thats the only thumbs down. But 256mb is more than enuf for me.

more features here

*www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=in...oader&php=PHP1_10320&zone=pp&lm=pp1&pid=10320

Comes with data cable, ricky martin cd, pc suite software containing adobe photo album, disc2phone, factory software and quicktime . Checkout the cool headphones.

This phone looks really cool. W800 is ugly.

Sound is gr8.
mobilegeek
Dec 22, 2005 at 1:17 PM
rakee said:
hey guys u all confuse me ...i am gonna buy a mobil...my budget is 15k...

my aim is for K750 i..i love its features...superb...
but as my budget i hav settled to take up N 7610

is 6630 better than it...

now 7610 or 6630..please choose the best ppl
forget 7610 is very old n bakwas when you compare it with 6630
I am not goin into that .. but 7610 is same as 6670 .. it doesnt even have EDGE .. So, NO COMPARISON with 6630 at all.
6630 is thousands times better

Set your priorities right dude! What you want! You like K750i

K750i is a very good phone .. Save a liitle more then buy it
.. if you like it take it .. dont be confused .. better phones are always comin in the market

Buy the K750i + a 512MB/1Gb Card now or Latter

You will have:-

2Megapixel Camera
Flash
Radio
everything that W800i has ..
which doesnt come in anyother colour except orange
.. So, buy the Blackie .. n enjoy life :D

*img250.imageshack.us/img250/8109/k750i28er.th.jpg *img250.imageshack.us/img250/9970/106233xc.th.jpg

regards
speedyguy
speedyguy #42
Dec 22, 2005 at 2:24 PM
thats wat i was sayin....try k750i if u can...if not then go for wat everyones advicing....its dat clear n simple....gud luk
cheers
rakee
rakee #43
Dec 23, 2005 at 9:44 PM
gee thanks geeks....but k750 is still 19,500 here in my place...thas my dream phone...
thought will get 7610 now...give it to my sistr soon..thn get a k750i...
or i can hav ur guidance to settle with a still better phone....
thnx again
rakee
rakee #44
Dec 23, 2005 at 10:31 PM
hi guys..its me again
got one little doubt...
i have lots of themes and apps for nokia 6600 from my friend
can they be installed on nokia 7610?..the themes and apps?
mobilegeek
Dec 23, 2005 at 11:39 PM
Yes they can be installed on any symbian phone :)

..

But dear a suggestion .. buy a better phone than 7610,
bcoz they havent drop the price of 7610, n will not untill La'Amour collection is launched

So, my suggestion is get Atlest 6630 ..

7610 is down on each & every feature

Its your money .. but if are buyin something buy a better

you gonna give the mobile to your sister .. thats ok but think again .. atlest she also deserves a better phone

I have used 7610 .. its keys sucks Dont go on the Bad looks of 7610

Moreover 6630 is 3G, better keys, better camera, more phone memory, better sound - Stereo :D

And .. havent you seen the last two pages .. everyone says that 6630 .. 6630 ... 6630 .. 6630 ...

Still you wanna go ... as you wish my friend .. happy buying :wink:

Regards
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prash007 #46
Dec 24, 2005 at 1:10 AM
Well said... :-D
rakee
rakee #47
Dec 24, 2005 at 9:28 AM
k guyz..my eyes are opening...how much does 6630 cost....
and i hope th i can install the themes and apps i have for 6630
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wORm #48
Dec 24, 2005 at 9:49 AM
I bought 6630 3 days ago for Rs. 13,000 in Mumbai (with warranty).
speedyguy
speedyguy #49
Dec 24, 2005 at 5:26 PM
well i think its done for u....so probably 6630 will be d best option....i also hv personal experience (nightmares) wit 7610....its after sale is cheap....slows down drastically (like or may b more than 6600)....softwares heavy crashes due to viruses n all....n many more....u 'll b much better off wit 6630....nice fone witin ur budget...though aint got much idea abt it but all sayin here.....gud luk
cheers
rakee
rakee #50
Dec 24, 2005 at 9:06 PM
speedy guy,,,,mobile geek....THANKS A LOT dudes...

i hav settled up with 6630......bought a fresh steel coloured today.... u guys are indeed rite...it rocks...

can i install the themes and apps tht my friend gave me,,,his mobile is 6600...

though the mobil looks large...its cool...light in weight...and i love it
coolendra
coolendra #51
Dec 24, 2005 at 10:28 PM
i wud say w550i is a good buy under 15000 !!!!!!!
speedyguy
speedyguy #52
Dec 24, 2005 at 11:25 PM
well coolendra i do agree wit ur point but relax i suppose he has settled down finally....

@rakee: well im not that big a nokia user...im se freak but i suppose u can install those....wait along some nokia user will help u out...gud luk

cheers
mobilegeek
Dec 25, 2005 at 1:22 AM
yes you can install all those ... themes ..

also folks one more info 6630 has almost double speed processer than 7610 with 220Mhz :wink:

and robogeek congrats on new phone

regards
mobilegeek
nishantv2003
Dec 25, 2005 at 1:09 PM
my suggestion
1. nokia 6630

2.se w550

3.lg m4410 (click *cgi.ebay.in/LG-M4410-With-National...yZ111012QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ).

4. moto razer, e398, L6.

all fons r of different class u have to see what do u really want.
eg music-e398 ,w550 and lg m4410.
or
all round - 6630.
or
fashion-razar or L6.

choice is yours.
Good luck.
B
Dec 27, 2005 at 10:02 AM
sorry for hijacking into the thread, but,
m confused btwn these phones.. under 15k
6230i - i dont mind the small screen if features are best
6630 - i dont like the shape, :( but if its the best wat can i do
w550i- hav just heard of it.. wats the price in chennai
d500 - how much in chennai, and is it worth the price?
k750i - i dont need camera, so wat abt the rest features compared to others..hav heard its very good one..
hmm....help please.. :)
infra_red_dude
Dec 27, 2005 at 12:32 PM
6630 is the best option! hey bluediamond! u still din buy any phone???
.:deadman:.
Dec 27, 2005 at 1:37 PM
bluediamond said:
sorry for hijacking into the thread, but,
m confused btwn these phones.. under 15k
6230i - i dont mind the small screen if features are best
6630 - i dont like the shape, :( but if its the best wat can i do
w550i- hav just heard of it.. wats the price in chennai
d500 - how much in chennai, and is it worth the price?
k750i - i dont need camera, so wat abt the rest features compared to others..hav heard its very good one..
hmm....help please.. :)

K750i is much above 15K,original
Go with S700i.Its gud
rakee
rakee #58
Dec 28, 2005 at 10:51 AM
dudes..6630 rocks in every aspect...it is THE best option for a budget within 15k. K750i is the mobile for the geeks...superb features...but it costs...19,500 with bill.

grey market sells 6630 for 12,600
w550i for 13k..but the phone will be for entertainment geeks only
G
Guest #59
Dec 28, 2005 at 11:55 AM
to thead starter ..... have u bought anuthing
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pramod_kk #60
Dec 28, 2005 at 4:27 PM
which one is better?N6230i or N6630?What are the advantages of having a Symbian operating system?
rakee
rakee #61
Dec 29, 2005 at 12:44 AM
if u r a j2me geek develop apps and install in symbian os phones
...and also 6630 has the latest user friendly standard symbian os...the os best suited for mobile devices

for 6230i..the only good thing in it is its high volume and clarity..rest 6630 rules
busyanuj
busyanuj #62
Dec 29, 2005 at 1:03 AM
if you consider the features, nokia 6230i is far better than 6630

6230i has 32mb internal memory, non-symbian (which means no viruses).
the only disadvantage is the comparatively smaller screen size.

6630 on the other hand has symbian, 8mb internal memory, wider screen.

EDGE, 1.3megapixel cam etc are common to both.
both include other standard features such as GPRS, bluetooth etc.
kau_therock
Dec 29, 2005 at 2:17 PM
6630 anyday.........
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prash007 #64
Dec 30, 2005 at 7:42 AM
I think 6630 rox..! its features are cool..
montsa007
montsa007 #65
Dec 30, 2005 at 5:32 PM
wow didnt knew it had 32 mb thought around 9-12mb

and buddy its symbian series 40 based