1. I am looking for good brands[Nokia/SE/LG] with all features and solid OS, with good battery.
2. Is it better to buy from online sites or shops ?
2. Is it better to buy from online sites or shops ?
Mobile below 10k
just check these 2 mobiles: Sony Tipo or Sony Ericcson Xperia Mini. Mini have excellent battery life but small display (not a problem, have used it) & low internal memory. Tipo have more internal memory and slightly bigger display but camera performance is disappointing.
For Xperia Mini, try Homeshop18 & Saholic. you can use coupon in HS18 but may loose the COD option. no idea about Saholic. never bought anything from there.
For Tipo, try Adexmart or Infibeam. You can use code in both but most available codes are invalid. Still price is much lower than flipkart or HS18.
For Tipo, try Adexmart or Infibeam. You can use code in both but most available codes are invalid. Still price is much lower than flipkart or HS18.
I don't see it on HS18, only Mini Pro is there. Most shops I called said it's not available.
What is the difference in the OS between Tipo and Mini ?
all 2nd gen Xperia mobiles are discontinued by Sony. Xperia Mini being one of them, so go though the Mobile Guide. Click on Xperia Mini, that will take you to 91mobiles. from there check where Xperia Mini is available.
Both are same, Xperia Mini has Android 4.0 but with 4 corner UI which makes using the mobile really easy even though screen is only 3". Tipo has Xperia S styled UI with icons at the dock.
Both are same, Xperia Mini has Android 4.0 but with 4 corner UI which makes using the mobile really easy even though screen is only 3". Tipo has Xperia S styled UI with icons at the dock.
Please explain this further, I didn't understand. Should I search this on google ?
Xperia Mini. Visit all the listed online portals. Most will have Xperia Mini out of stock.
Thanks for this info. 
I haven't heard about Maniac Store, they have it, but they provide only seller warranty
I haven't heard about Maniac Store, they have it, but they provide only seller warranty
looks like everyone has ran out of Xperia Mini stock. If you can wait, Homeshop18 sometimes offer 12-13k mobile at 9999 in super deals but these deals are random and mayn't include android mobile at all. keep an eye on whats available superdeals. Else grab Tipo. Lastly you can also check Huawei G300 as it is slightly better than Tipo with bigger display and higher resolution.
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What is the difference between Xperia x10 Mini and Xperia Mini ?
What is the difference between Xperia x10 Mini and Xperia Mini ?
I suggest you to opt for Tipo.
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What is the difference between Xperia x10 Mini and Xperia Mini ?
X10 mini was a crap mobile. 1st gen Xperia mobile but badly underpowered & buggy Android. Xperia mini is lot better with same processor as Xperia Arc but now discontinued.
So I checked this one and it's not available anywhere.
Should I wait for Mini Pro price to come down, as all the features are the same as Mini ?
Also, if I wait till Diwali, will I be able to get any good phones for less than 10 k ?
Should I wait for Mini Pro price to come down, as all the features are the same as Mini ?
Also, if I wait till Diwali, will I be able to get any good phones for less than 10 k ?
HTC: won't be releasing any lowend mobile so if Desire C gets a slight pricecut it'll fall in sub 10k price.
LG: already released the Optimus L5 with a 4" screen with HVGA resolution.
Samsung: maybe Y's successor but with QVGA display again.
Motorola: backed out so no new release in Asia.
Sony: Xperia J coming soon but will be priced higher than Miro.
LG: already released the Optimus L5 with a 4" screen with HVGA resolution.
Samsung: maybe Y's successor but with QVGA display again.
Motorola: backed out so no new release in Asia.
Sony: Xperia J coming soon but will be priced higher than Miro.
Xperia Mini has HD.
And none of the above you mentioned have HD, is that right ?
And none of the above you mentioned have HD, is that right ?
yup. though the processor support HD video recording but manufacturer didn't implement this in the camera sensor. maybe possible using some hack but can't say. Your last bet is Live with Walkman. Once it is gone, get ready for a flood of Cortex A5 based mobiles.
Yes I am looking at this one also.
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LWW & Xperia Mini have strongest hardware, camera of all in this price range. 1 Ghz Proc, Adreno 205, 512 MB RAM, 5 MP/720P Video. LWW also got Front VGA. If only they had few inches bigger screen, they would have ousted all the competitors by now. Indian Cos are fitting gigantic 4 to 5 inch screens with hardware that are only as good as LWW. The only reason one has to look at them or Desire C, Ace, Miro is because they have bigger screens.
Why Sony has tendency to ruin great package is something of a mystery to me. Xperia Minis small screen, Xperia U 4 GB storage, Xperia P 1304 mAH battery. They have to learn from Samsung about how to pack the right hardware into the right size and into the right price. Galaxy Ace, S, S2 are some gr8 examples afaik.
Why Sony has tendency to ruin great package is something of a mystery to me. Xperia Minis small screen, Xperia U 4 GB storage, Xperia P 1304 mAH battery. They have to learn from Samsung about how to pack the right hardware into the right size and into the right price. Galaxy Ace, S, S2 are some gr8 examples afaik.
today i had a long conversation with a friend of mine. the topic was the SOC being used in current android. earlier it was ARM11 (optimus net, wildfire s, galaxy ace) under 15k, ARM Cortex A8 (defy plus, optimus black)/Qualcomm Scorpion (whole Xperia lineup, desire s, incredible s) in the 15-20k and above that was the dual core version of A8 & scorpion or recently A9 (atrix2, Xperia U/Sola/Go, etc). Cortex A5 was developed with the intent of replacing the ageing ARM11 but it ended up replacing ARM11, Cortex A8 and everyone's favorite Qualcomm Scorpion also. Now if you look at the market, specially in 15-20k section: Galaxy S Duos, Desire V, Optimus L9, Desire X, Xperia J all these pack the slow Cortex A5 based processor. If that was not sufficient, GPU is Adreno 200 i.e. from Adreno 205 we are going back to Adreno 200. It fees like a joke, why will anyone go back to slow hardware when they can afford decently fast ones. 10-15k section is overflowing with all sort of crap mobiles packing big screen but equally poor internals. It feels really strange why manufacturers are taking this kind of move dropping such poor hardware at 15-20k. I'll buy a 2yr old Galaxy S instead of hypercrap mobiles like L7 & Xperia J.
ajay is absolutely right. Xperia Mini, LWW pack strong hardware (not equal to Xperia U though) for their price. Best joke is definitely Optimus L7, Galaxy S Duos & Xperia J. They pack WVGA/WXVGA resolution with Adreno 200. It'll be fun to play games like NFS Most Wanted or Dead Space at 2-3FPS. Actually this will help future buyers who have the mentality of "1Ghz processor is best" when their 1Ghz processor based mobiles start to fail.
ajay is absolutely right. Xperia Mini, LWW pack strong hardware (not equal to Xperia U though) for their price. Best joke is definitely Optimus L7, Galaxy S Duos & Xperia J. They pack WVGA/WXVGA resolution with Adreno 200. It'll be fun to play games like NFS Most Wanted or Dead Space at 2-3FPS. Actually this will help future buyers who have the mentality of "1Ghz processor is best" when their 1Ghz processor based mobiles start to fail.
^^ manufacturers are trying to make money. thats all.
HTC Explorer is a lot better device than Xperia Tipo below 10K Price bracket.
I think I'll have to select between Mini Pro and LWW.
Can you guys tell me where is the cheapest other than mentioned on 91mobiles, with working coupons ? I checked on ebay, but they have dealer warranty, I don't want that.
Can you guys tell me where is the cheapest other than mentioned on 91mobiles, with working coupons ? I checked on ebay, but they have dealer warranty, I don't want that.
try tradeus, maniacstore, shop&clue. they are shoppers platform and you may get it cheaper there with manufacturers warranty. BTW why you need coupon?
Rs.14050 in Maniac Store, Shop Clues & Tradus - Out of Stock.
To get lower price by using coupon.
To get lower price by using coupon.
LWW was easily available for 12.5k sometime back in stores around the country.
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That time I didn't need it. My phone was stolen 2 weeks ago, that is why I'm desperate for one.
What is your recommendation on Karbon mobiles and after sales service ?
Karbon, micromax, spice etc mobile are not recommended at all.
How about HTC Explorer ? Does it have HD Recording ?
nope...it doesn't...explorer is similar to tipo..but tipo is preferable over explorer as it has official ICS released...
I bought HTC Explorer from Infibeam, it shows Made in China.
Is that OK ?
Is that OK ?
congrats. lol most mobiles are marked made in china. it is perfectly fine.
Congrats Bro ... Please post a review of the phone
... Please post a review of the phone
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I got 2 GB SD Card. I need more in exchange for it. Which one is best for 16 GB & will they exchange ?
Congrats Bro
I'll post some pics of the set and try to review.
just grab any Class 4 16GB card. But try not to go below Class4.
Ok, but will any online store exchange for the 2gb one ?
no. thats not possible. 16GB card itself cost so less that anything below 4GB is useless.
Are Strontium and Verbatim good brands ?
they have strong presence here but no idea how reliable they are. Even Transcend or Sandisk have really bad service. Just grab the cheapest deal you can find.
Members have good experience with Saholic. Go ahead.
Ok.
Is the bill from infibeam, the warranty card ? Nothing mentioned on the bill about 1 year period.
I contacted customer care but they didn't reply.
Ok.
Is the bill from infibeam, the warranty card ? Nothing mentioned on the bill about 1 year period.
I contacted customer care but they didn't reply.
the bill will have to be shown if you want to claim warranty. that is how it works generally.
Ok, I sent you a PM. Please check.
Also can you tell me what is the difference between Memory Card MicroSDHC 16 GB & Memory Card SDHC 16 GB? Which is better ?
Also can you tell me what is the difference between Memory Card MicroSDHC 16 GB & Memory Card SDHC 16 GB? Which is better ?
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Sam, I have a budge of 10000/-, and have selected the following sets to choose From -
Karbonn A9+, A11, M.Max A110 canvas, Xperia Tipo Dual, and Smasung Galaxy Y Duos
If I see the branded ones, then Tipo is what i will go with... But then coming To Processors, the Processor of Xperia Tipo, and Karbonn A11 is the same i.e Qualcomm MSM7225A 800Mhz(tipo); Qualcomm MSM7225A 1Ghz (A11), and both having Adreno 200 (enchanced) GPU. While KArbonn A9+ has Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor, with Adreno 203 GPU. MMXA110 has a MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dual core processor..
SO, my question is Karbonn A11/ A9+ better over Tipo??, as the processor is better/similar to Tipo.. ...
Saying all these, I too have my Apprehensions against these cheap smart phones, and IF I am investing 10K, I will think a 100 times.
If I am Still indecisive, then i will go with ninja 4.0, for 5500/- and then will root the phone. It has all the good hardware, Except just 256 MB RAM, out of which there is free user available RAM after all the goof-ups of only 20-30MB.. In that case, I will have to root the phone to increase the RAM....
Still, I will like to hear some more opinions, ad suggestions.. Please Help!!
Karbonn A9+, A11, M.Max A110 canvas, Xperia Tipo Dual, and Smasung Galaxy Y Duos
If I see the branded ones, then Tipo is what i will go with... But then coming To Processors, the Processor of Xperia Tipo, and Karbonn A11 is the same i.e Qualcomm MSM7225A 800Mhz(tipo); Qualcomm MSM7225A 1Ghz (A11), and both having Adreno 200 (enchanced) GPU. While KArbonn A9+ has Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor, with Adreno 203 GPU. MMXA110 has a MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dual core processor..
SO, my question is Karbonn A11/ A9+ better over Tipo??, as the processor is better/similar to Tipo.. ...
Saying all these, I too have my Apprehensions against these cheap smart phones, and IF I am investing 10K, I will think a 100 times.
If I am Still indecisive, then i will go with ninja 4.0, for 5500/- and then will root the phone. It has all the good hardware, Except just 256 MB RAM, out of which there is free user available RAM after all the goof-ups of only 20-30MB.. In that case, I will have to root the phone to increase the RAM....
Still, I will like to hear some more opinions, ad suggestions.. Please Help!!
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Get the Tipo
Get the Tipo
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tipo touchscreen problem ,doesn't looks its solved
Main: Tipo touchscreen problem
Main: Tipo touchscreen problem