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in search of cheap mobile with high SMS storage capacity.

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nix
nix Original post #1
Dec 2, 2004 at 3:46 PM
hi i was looking for a mobile. something cheap. my previous phone was a 3315. now i'am looking for a phone with a higher SMS storage capacity than 3315. 3315 had a SMS or text storage capacity of only 10msgs. something like a 100 would be nice. it should not be a color phone coz right now i cant afford to spend so much. i will buy a second hand of whatever you recommend. i can spend upto 2500 rs. any other brand other than nokia will also do . but nokia is preferable.
F
frostt #2
Dec 3, 2004 at 2:11 AM
hmmmm..dude get a nokia 8310 its got a capacity of 250msgs
I
Dec 3, 2004 at 9:52 AM
I think the best posible option for you is to go for Nokia 1100. Its a hardy set with a large sms storing capacity. But I think you'll have to go a little beyond your budjet for that, its somewhat near 3-3.5K (most prpbably, check out for yourself). And any how, I don't think Nokia has anything in the range of 2.5K!
nix
nix #4
Dec 3, 2004 at 9:54 AM
wow

wow cant believe its under 2000. good phone.
I
Dec 3, 2004 at 10:12 AM
Re: wow

nix said:
wow cant believe its under 2000. good phone.

Which one?
I
Dec 3, 2004 at 10:46 AM
hey read digit's july issue. u 'll get a suitable handset after reading that issue....

And always use 32K SIM

it'll also increase ur storage space .... :p
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 3, 2004 at 11:10 AM
If u Can then Go In for a Nokia 6610.....It has about 150 Sms Storing capacity...well it costs for around 7,000 to 8,000 bucks....i know its costly but this is a decent piece.....or go in for a Samsung c100 It will give ya 50 Sms in phone memory and 25 in Sim memory costing around 5,000 bucks..... :D
I
Dec 3, 2004 at 11:41 AM
allwyndlima said:
If u Can then Go In for a Nokia 6610..... :D

Read the topic's Title ,,,, No need to discuss here for NOKIA 6610 ^^!)
I
Dec 3, 2004 at 11:44 AM
allwyndlima said:
If u Can then Go In for a Nokia 6610.....It has about 150 Sms Storing capacity...well it costs for around 7,000 to 8,000 bucks....i know its costly but this is a decent piece.....or go in for a Samsung c100 It will give ya 50 Sms in phone memory and 25 in Sim memory costing around 5,000 bucks..... :D

Come on man, his budget is 2500 bucks. Those phones are waaaaay beyond the price he's looking for.
nix
nix #10
Dec 3, 2004 at 12:40 PM
hi

hmm, lets see, if its more than 2500 in retail stores, i can go to national market. it will be cheaper there.
and, what is 32K sim??? :?: do i have to pay more for that? can all phones take 32K SIM ?

thanks for the replies . keep them coming.
drgrudge
drgrudge #11
Dec 3, 2004 at 1:49 PM
Re: hi

nix said:
hmm, lets see, if its more than 2500 in retail stores, i can go to national market. it will be cheaper there.
with 2500, u cant even buy 3310, which costs 2800.no nokia phone is cheaper. even SE T100 is 2.9k .

u have one option, dude. :idea:

motorola C115 is available with airtel. buy that and u can get a 64K with their post paid connection....
it "effective cost" is only rs 1500 (ie, u need to pay more but u get free sms, free talktime ,etc).

in 64k we can store more in SIM, without having to depend on phone.

nix said:
what is 32K sim??? :?:
32k sim can store more messages and contacts than the ordinary 16k sim's we all have.
that u can get in prepaid connection itself, and btw, airtel is giving 32k sim for rs 50 extra.

nix said:
do i have to pay more for that?
we have to opt for postpaid connection in order to get 64k sim. and u will have to a "gold member", in order to get that.contact airtel, to know more, dont ask us.

nix said:
can all phones take 32K SIM ?
yes, we can fit into all phones..., it is just an another sim card.
S
Dec 3, 2004 at 7:56 PM
Hmm.. I'd recommend you to go for 1100.. And Grudge i think 64 k sim is only foor post paid users.. not sure thou..
drgrudge
drgrudge #13
Dec 3, 2004 at 11:53 PM
SmoothCriminal said:
And Grudge i think 64 k sim is only foor post paid users.. not sure thou..
did u not see wht i posted....

drgrudge said:
motorola C115 is available with airtel. buy that and u can get a 64K with their post paid connection....

drgrudge said:
we have to opt for postpaid connection in order to get 64k sim. and u will have to a "gold member", in order to get that.contact airtel, to know more, dont ask us.

i already posted that, smooth.
Ethan_Hunt
Dec 4, 2004 at 1:39 PM
imprince said:
allwyndlima said:
If u Can then Go In for a Nokia 6610..... :D

Read the topic's Title ,,,, No need to discuss here for NOKIA 6610 ^^!)
Hummmmmm......Well I guess I did Screw Up a bit.....I thought He meant a colour Phone.....Lol :D
hittheswitch
Dec 4, 2004 at 3:48 PM
Go 4 panasonic a100

Hie buddy go for Panasonic A100.It has a capacity of 150 msgs. and fits in your budget too.I know the set has got some pros and cons,but still u can't get everything in the budget u mentioned.
Sourabh
Sourabh #16
Dec 4, 2004 at 5:26 PM
how cheap is cheap ??
anywyas then y dun u go for reliance then
free handsets
pay for it every month along wid the bill
nix
nix #17
Dec 4, 2004 at 5:59 PM
hi

thanks for your contributions everyone. the panasonic A100 is too small . wat do you think about the samsung slim phone? and by cheap i mean around 2500-3000rs.