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Budget 15k: Whay NOT the Desire (A8181)??

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mail2abhi81
mail2abhi81 Original post #1
Jun 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM
You got that fellas. I am in this epic doubt, which almost every dudes must also be in. Considering I cant stretch above 15k, please justify what aspects would hold me from buying this nice device, which had won many accolades.

1. Is the battery life massively disappointing? what are the typical life after 20 charge cycles under sane usage (no wifi, one time use of gps in a day, no continuous syncing.. guess you got the drift now!)?
2. 576MB RAM, 512 MB ROM? Would it pose a problem later.

I had always desired to get the Desire :razz:. Now at this price, its very tempting. This would be my first Android phone. IS it a bad decision, to buy this, considering its has reached its end of PRIME.

I am not so much in love with the Huawei X6 (branded Spice Mi410) @14k. X5 15k, unsure. Defy @18k. (unsure, budget exceeded)

::Update::

Moto Defy is now available at 15k at letsbuy. So, including this in my radar.



Abhishek. TIA
guru_urug
guru_urug #2
Jun 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM
The Desire is a very good phone. Though its old now, the h/w still is very good at the price. Add to that the htc label and sense ui. Also its got such a huge modders support. The battery life is the only negative. Ive heard it doesnt last even a day at times(depending on ur usage). Check wid other desire users to get a actual details. Also if u are ready to root and install custom roms, Im sure with a few tweaks battery life can be improved.
Other choice is defy. Very good phone, built to last. If u are a rough user go for it. Its a rock. Also got very good dev support.
For me it wud be between desire and Defy. Id give desire preference though. Very desirable indeed :p
AndroidFan
AndroidFan #3
Jun 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM
HTC Desire beats Moto Defy hands down... go for it...

If buying on Saholic for 15k, don't forget the 5% off discount coupon SAHOLIC1500...

15000-750 = 14250 Rupees -- Absolute value for money... Don't wait... get it now...

Cheers!
Terabyte
Terabyte #4
Jun 17, 2011 at 12:34 PM
^ Offtopic : From where do these coupons appear from?
aroraanant
aroraanant #5
Jun 17, 2011 at 12:39 PM
what is the mode of payment @ saholic
AndroidFan
AndroidFan #6
Jun 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Terabyte said:
^ Offtopic : From where do these coupons appear from?
Click to expand...

Don't know... Saw this coupon on TechEnclave forum. A bunch of people have ordered Spice 410 for 13350 and they are loving the phone. The coupon ought to work.
Terabyte
Terabyte #7
Jun 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM
^Hmmmm...Thanks for the info.
mukeshgupta
mukeshgupta #8
Jun 20, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Rs. 13350 for the Mi410 (thanks )

I have been researching for a cheap android which I can customise. Mi-410 is on my radar and glad that other people also have put faith on this phone. I was looking for the coupon code too. Thanks for the extra 5% :) at Saholic.com.

I haven't heard much about the Moto Defy. Anyone has any links to the reviews of this phone?