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Better?: Nokia 5700 or N70ME

21 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/better-nokia-5700-or-n70me.65828/

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awestriker Original post #1
Aug 17, 2007 at 5:19 PM
Hi,
I want to purchase a new cell and I have a budget strictly under 12K. Not a penny over that. After going through threads and posts I am now confused beween Nokia5700 and N70ME and SE W810i :confused: .

Can anyone please suggest me which one to go for, or if there are any alternatives which are of the same class :neutral: ?

And if someone from Chennai, then it will be better if he/she can suggest which stores gives good exchange offers and a decent discount on the mobile phones. I know of Univercell, Wavetel, Poorvika, MobileStore etc. But which one gives you the complete satisfaction and better value for money :?: ?

Thanks in advance, for spending sometime and providing me vital suggestions :) .
Regards,
A w e :)
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krazyfrog #2
Aug 17, 2007 at 5:26 PM
5700 is waaaaaaay better than N70 ME. Go for 5700.
A
Aug 17, 2007 at 5:29 PM
@ krazyfrog.
Thx for the reply :) . U have posted the price of 5700 as 12K. Is the price as of today same 12K, or has there been any price drop?
Pathik
Pathik #4
Aug 17, 2007 at 6:54 PM
5700.. And the price is at max 12k.. U can get it at 11.6k too
prankie
prankie #5
Aug 17, 2007 at 7:20 PM
N73ME has better camera....
but 5700 has better processor,and newer o/s (symbian v9.2)
music quality of both are quiet similar.... but n73me comes with better bundeled earphones....
infra_red_dude
Aug 17, 2007 at 7:32 PM
strike off the n70me from ur list. if u want an autofocus cam wid macromode and can live widout symbian get w810, otherwise n5700. as simple as that :)
Cool G5
Cool G5 #7
Aug 17, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Nokia 5700.
The N70ME is getting a little old.
Also 5700 is superb on all fronts.
assasin
assasin #8
Aug 18, 2007 at 12:35 AM
5700>>>>>>>>>>>>>>N70ME

@prankie Nokia quotes that 5700 has a369MHz proccy which is higher than N73ME which has a 206MHz proccy.buy software shows that 5700 has a 192Mhz proccy.so cant be sure whether 5700 has a better proccy or not.
reddick
reddick #9
Aug 18, 2007 at 7:05 AM
5700 got gud music,higher OS9.2,strong build,gr8 headphones,more memory n comparitable cam :rolleyes: I think this is enough 4 u :D Go 4 5700 dude!
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nikhilpai #10
Aug 18, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Only negative about the 5700 is its looks. Its cool for college going people....its too jazzy....not for those working.
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dreamzchm #11
Aug 18, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Go for the newer 5700 instead of the N70 ME or the SE one
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amit_arya #12
Aug 19, 2007 at 7:34 PM
nikeel said:
Only negative about the 5700 is its looks. Its cool for college going people....its too jazzy....not for those working.

Buddy I also felt the same ... if u see the red one it looks jazzy... but black one looks sobber.... see it ur self .. black one is a decent phone and does not look that jazzy...
a_k_s_h_a_y
Aug 19, 2007 at 8:37 PM
5700 all the way !!!
Third Eye
Third Eye #14
Aug 19, 2007 at 9:11 PM
W810i for looks,cam and music

5700 for symbian:p
assasin
assasin #15
Aug 19, 2007 at 9:17 PM
5700 aslo comes in a new brown color which looks cool.just try to lay ur hands on it if ur buyin 5700.
A
Aug 19, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Hi,
@assasin: Thank you for you color suggestion. I didn't knew it.
@Tech Genius: Hmm buddy. Pretty diplomatic.Ofcourse symbian, is what I will prefer. I can load those juicy, naughty bluetooth sofwtarer ;). Thx for ur suggestion.
@aks_win: Kudos for your one liner. Defines it all.
@amit_arya: Good color comparision. Whaddya say abt brown, bro?
@pathiks: Thx for ur suggestion bro.
@prankie: Thank you for your suggestion and comparision betwn N73ME.
@infra_red_dude: Thx for the information.
@reddick: Yup, I second you. I am going for it.
@dreamzchm: Yeah dude, I am going for it.
@Cool G5:Appreciate ur time and suggestion.
@nikeel: Thats ok nikeel. I can compromise on the loks. But its kind of funky.

Many many thanks to each one of you. I appreciate your willingness to come forward and answer my query. I feel like a dumbo now, of asking such a simple question. Anyway, I am going for Nokia5700 tomorrow itself, and even will check out the new brown color.

Thanks a tonz once again.

Chow,
A w e :)
a_k_s_h_a_y
Aug 19, 2007 at 11:44 PM
heyy wait sec i did not see that w810i in your consideration list !! i thought u were asking between n70me and 5700...sorry

if u want auto focus ( not available in 5700 )great camera and music that brings ipod to its knees then w810i is the way to go....but u miss powerful symbian OS !!

oh yes u also get good qual speakers.....yeah but anyway dont worry 5700 is still a hell of phone
since u see w810i has its own list of downers
infra_red_dude
Aug 19, 2007 at 11:44 PM
awesome! thats the longest list of "Thank Yous" i've ever seen! :D and so thotfully written, too!
a_k_s_h_a_y
Aug 19, 2007 at 11:53 PM
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64295

here come more confusion.........lolzz
but dude go for 5700 anyway !!! it only losses auto focus !! w810i has no a2dp and biggest of all its not symbian and smallscreen and low resolution old walkman player 1 and slower compared to w610i and also not slim no dedicated procy for music etc etc


yes dont forget to buy Creative EP 630 for 1000-1500 Rs . Great pair of earphones....this should complete your search for a excellent music player ! camera ?? i dont know
Cool G5
Cool G5 #20
Aug 20, 2007 at 2:48 PM
infra_red_dude said:
awesome! thats the longest list of "Thank Yous" i've ever seen! :D and so thotfully written, too!

Yeah.Written very thoughtfully.
reddick
reddick #21
Aug 22, 2007 at 10:10 AM
I gt myself N73ME n I'm really feeling lucky after owing it :razz: My frnd gets himself 5700 n he thinks he gts good phone,but I'm not satisfy frm it's sound n screen :rolleyes: Although 5700 has higher OS9.2 but only this thing can't make it COMPLETE phone...U have to raise ur budget upto 16K 4 N73ME...Also go through this month's DIGIT mag for more info :!: