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Is this Nokia 5800 DEAL a good one?

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windchimes
windchimes Original post #1
Jan 15, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Hi Digitians,

Planning to buy a new phone. My priorities are phone calls, battery back up, Music and may be web browsing and I've no plans to change the phone for next 2 years . I have planned to go for Nokia 5800 Xpress Music and I'm getting it for 13.3K and I'm exchanging my Nokia 6233 (with the swollen battery and working charger)for 2K. ie, Finally I am paying 11.3k for the phone..

Above all there is a Sennheiser Headphone worth 2k free this month. And I believe there are lots of good 3rd party applications available for this phone. I guess this looks a good deal....

What is your take on the same? Is there any other phone I need to check out? Corby Pro fits in the same range but seems Nokia got a better display and music..

Anykind of feedback welcome here...
T
Jan 15, 2010 at 12:07 PM
go for it if you like but keep in mind that senn pmx60 that is free with the phone costs 2k , but isn't *that* great.

you may as well get 5230 , but you'll lose wi-fi . but you can save some good money
windchimes
Jan 15, 2010 at 12:48 PM
go for it if you like but keep in mind that senn pmx60 that is free with the phone costs 2k , but isn't *that* great.

you may as well get 5230 , but you'll lose wi-fi . but you can save some good money

I did check that model too and I can get the same for Rs 8650 - 2k for the phone which gives 6650. I need to know other details. Yes Wi-fi isnt that big in my priority list.

1)What would be the price for 8GB memory since the model isnt shipped with memory?

2) I believe all software for 5800 is compatible with 5230.. right?

3) what about the music quality of the phone.. same as that of 5800?

4) And any good earphone to suggest?

Thanks a lottt in advance
saurabhpatel
Jan 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM
1) 8GB memory for 850-1000
2) Yes
3)Don't Know
4)Buy 5320 and get these with the money you save *www.consumer.philips.com/c/cell-phone-accessories/shh9700_97/prd/in/
T
Jan 16, 2010 at 12:42 AM
^^ agreed .

if 5230 really share its hardware with 5800 , then sound quality should be same. but i haven't personally checked so can say surely
windchimes
Jan 16, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Guys bought 5800 finally, counting on wi-fi too since I can make use of it in my office.
Now this is what I should go for next..*noknok.tv/2010/01/14/nokia-5800-firmware-update-version-v40-0-005/

Thanks guys for the feedback
.::MaFiA::.
Jan 16, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Good Phone
Im using it
and its great.Web browsing Is awesum
desiibond
Jan 16, 2010 at 3:30 PM
Go for it :)

I have been using it for two months and it never disappointed me :)
Vensanga
Jan 20, 2010 at 11:30 PM
same here..am using for only 1 month but still satisfies with it..no complain at ol..
james347
james347 #10
Mar 23, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Nokia 5800XM is good one but if the camera was more than 3.2MP (may be 5MP) than it would be a better choice.

If your choice does not mainly depends on camera quality than 5800 is good deal.