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Gamersam Original post #1
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM
Now my father lost his previous phone recently and he has been looking to buy a new phone.
he is looking at more of a good looking phone rather than the power under the hood
how is the HTC desire C.
and how is the sony neo l
i was searching the net and found that it was quite good
and one more thing he will not buy a phone from a indian brand .*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/images/smilies/facepalm4.gif
thanks for the help.*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif
tkin
tkin #2
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Now my father lost his previous phone recently and he has been looking to buy a new phone.
he is looking at more of a good looking phone rather than the power under the hood
how is the HTC desire C.
and how is the sony neo l
i was searching the net and found that it was quite good
and one more thing he will not buy a phone from a indian brand .*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/images/smilies/facepalm4.gif
thanks for the help.*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif
Your father is one of the smartest man I had ever heard about, good that he dislikes Indian brands :doublethumb:

Now on topic: The best your father can buy now are:
1. Sony Xperia Sola
2. Lumia 710.

And if your father could just wait an week or two, the Lumia 620 would be best for him, it has looks, camera and features galore, it comes with Win 8 OS, but I doubt your father will be much interested in android apps and games, WP8 has many games and apps too, not just as much as android.

Desire C is to small and bad hardware.
pratyush997
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:25 PM
Your father is one of the smartest man I had ever heard about, good that he dislikes Indian brands :doublethumb:

Now on topic: The best your father can buy now are:
1. Sony Xperia Sola
2. Lumia 710.

And if your father could just wait an week or two, the Lumia 620 would be best for him, it has looks, camera and features galore, it comes with Win 8 OS, but I doubt your father will be much interested in android apps and games, WP8 has many games and apps too, not just as much as android.

Desire C is to small and bad hardware.
What?
Nokia L710 now? L620 seems better
pratyush997
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Its not yet launched, and that's why I said if he wants it right now. Read the text below :-?
dude still, waiting for it is better rather then spend cash on out dated device :-?
tkin
tkin #7
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:38 PM
dude still, waiting for it is better rather then spend cash on out dated device :-?
Yeah but then again we have no idea about Lumia 620's release date do we?
pratyush997
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:41 PM
^ Droid - way to go :D
+1 for sola
Tenida
Tenida #9
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Its not yet launched, and that's why I said if he wants it right now. Read the text below :-?


Read the entire post :|

Sorry. Tking :D
Btw any phone from hwaei brand ?
pratyush997
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:49 PM
^huawei g330 :ps
tkin
tkin #11
Feb 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM
Sorry. Tking :D
Btw any phone from hwaei brand ?
Its not my name, if I ever become mod, I'll rename you here :fc_bat:
*t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBo7soLyQ3zOZoxeuq1LdUcSlpDriusdXXabEUhQqCQh_p1iac

Not yet, but there's Jiayu G4(looks uber sexy, much better than Micromax and has good specs), and MTV Volt(6" screen but 512MB RAM), both suck as far as A.S.S goes.
RON28
RON28 #12
Feb 17, 2013 at 4:08 PM
^^^lol tking :D
randomuser111
Feb 17, 2013 at 4:32 PM
MTV phone???????????????? LOL
tkin
tkin #15
Feb 17, 2013 at 4:34 PM
MTV phone???????????????? LOL
If this doesn't outsell Note II etc when it launches.....
*1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mtv-volt.jpg
5fusion
5fusion #16
Feb 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Swipe MTV Volt Unboxing and Hands On Video - iGyaan Exclusive - YouTube
Buy Swipe Mtv Volt Online In India Price, Reviews, Specifications, Features, Ratings At Discounted Price Only On Maniacstore.com
6" FWVGA :duh2:
tkin
tkin #17
Feb 17, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Swipe MTV Volt Unboxing and Hands On Video - iGyaan Exclusive - YouTube
Buy Swipe Mtv Volt Online In India Price, Reviews, Specifications, Features, Ratings At Discounted Price Only On Maniacstore.com
6" FWVGA :duh2:
Hey, I have deep hatred towards all Indian brands, I am stating the reality, if A116 sells 9000 units in 24hrs, this will outsell Note II, Indian mentality :|
randomuser111
Feb 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM
MTV channel has launched this phone? I'm confused.
tkin
tkin #19
Feb 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM
MTV channel has launched this phone? I'm confused.
Swipe is using MTV Logo on the phone, also I think MTV will demo this on their channel and people you go like "Brah. MTV phone, roadies phone, must have one, brwaaaa"
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Gamersam #20
Feb 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM
thanks for the quick help but i am still not clear why no one suggests sony neo l when itis selling at 11000
tkin
tkin #21
Feb 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM
thanks for the quick help but i am still not clear why no one suggests sony neo l when itis selling at 11000
For the pathetic hardware, but I forgot, your father only cares about looks, so its a very good option as well.
randomuser111
Feb 17, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Swipe is using MTV Logo on the phone, also I think MTV will demo this on their channel and people you go like "Brah. MTV phone, roadies phone, must have one, brwaaaa"

Oh I see

:facepalm:

Perhaps we might see tkin HD 650 smartphone soon. LMAO
Tenida
Tenida #23
Feb 17, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Its not my name, if I ever become mod, I'll rename you here :fc_bat:
*t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBo7soLyQ3zOZoxeuq1LdUcSlpDriusdXXabEUhQqCQh_p1iac

Not yet, but there's Jiayu G4(looks uber sexy, much better than Micromax and has good specs), and MTV Volt(6" screen but 512MB RAM), both suck as far as A.S.S goes.
Lol tking :p I am not at all afraid of you :D

Btw saw the unboxing of mtv volt its cool looking phone better than grand design but inside its not volt though.

Oh I see

:facepalm:

Perhaps we might see tkin HD 650 smartphone soon. LMAO

Tkin hd 650 wil beat xperia z for sure :D
randomuser111
Feb 17, 2013 at 8:13 PM
^

Yes I know it will ;) LOL
tkin
tkin #25
Feb 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Oh I see

:facepalm:

Perhaps we might see tkin HD 650 smartphone soon. LMAO
My dream phone will be a dual core Krait, adreno 320 or 305, 8MP cam, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 4.5" IPS screen, 2000mah battery and regular updates within 3 months of a new android release, price should be 22k max, for 2013 of course ;)
randomuser111
Feb 17, 2013 at 8:43 PM
My dream phone will be a dual core Krait, adreno 320 or 305, 8MP cam, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 4.5" IPS screen, 2000mah battery and regular updates within 3 months of a new android release, price should be 22k max, for 2013 of course ;)

Hurry!! Place orders for this phone with the Chinese ASAP and launch it :D
tkin
tkin #27
Feb 17, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Hurry!! Place orders for this phone with the Chinese ASAP and launch it :D
Yes, get me the initial investment would you ;)

Phone like this is easily manageable, there's a chinese company, forgot name that is launching a cheap Tegra 4 based device, also there's Jiayu G4, monster of a phone for 12k. Its possible, but no company will launch it, as it will cannibalize their profits. Why give more when you can force a Adreno 205 and dual A5 down the throat of customers for 18k(yes HTC I am looking at you).
5fusion
5fusion #28
Feb 18, 2013 at 1:49 AM
Hey, I have deep hatred towards all Indian brands, I am stating the reality, Indian mentality :|
m sorry but i have a deep hatred towards Indian ppl only(except for the techies/geeks) coz of the mentality otherwise the land itself is heaven. have to think thrice,fries;),x10 for getting anything Indian.
Indians can ruin anything good/excellent. ever heard one of the safest, a mercedes not deploying airbag on collision..happns only in India. one of the Finest Supercars R8 caught fire burnt to liquid metal..happens only in India. everything is corrupt.
SORRY OFF TOPIC, got swept with emotions :-D.

Why give more when you can force a Adreno 205 and dual A5 down the throat of customers for 18k(yes HTC I am looking at you).
lol..thats a kill :sniper: .. seriously HTC is crap <20k except 8S.

also there's Jiayu G4, monster of a phone for 12k.
pics speaks quality. even if its not i'll gamble on it simply for the sheer specs for the price.. any idea when getting launched?

he is looking at more of a good looking phone rather than the power under the hood
neo L looks kinda stylish and feels quite chunky to hold with great build which is good.
tkin
tkin #29
Feb 18, 2013 at 2:16 AM
m sorry but i have a deep hatred towards Indian ppl only(except for the techies/geeks) coz of the mentality otherwise the land itself is heaven. have to think thrice,fries;),x10 for getting anything Indian.
Indians can ruin anything good/excellent. ever heard one of the safest, a mercedes not deploying airbag on collision..happns only in India. one of the Finest Supercars R8 caught fire burnt to liquid metal..happens only in India. everything is corrupt.
SORRY OFF TOPIC, got swept with emotions :-D.


lol..thats a kill :sniper: .. seriously HTC is crap <20k except 8S.


pics speaks quality. even if its not i'll gamble on it simply for the sheer specs for the price.. any idea when getting launched?


neo L looks kinda stylish and feels quite chunky to hold with great build which is good.

I agree, Jiayu G4 is damn sexy, I guess Q2 this year? I mean like mmx its all chinese, poor qc maybe, so why not gamble with the one most sexy looking?
5fusion
5fusion #30
Feb 18, 2013 at 2:24 AM
look to be 9k only though cant say untill launch. thats y i said i'll gamble on it ;)
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