N79 v/s Nokia 5800 · DIGIT-ARC

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Hey friends,
I'm planning to upgrade to a new phone from my SE k790i. After doing some research, I think that I should choose either the N79 or Nokia 5800
I want a phone which should have the foll features:-
1) a good music output (on the speakers as well as headset)
2) a good camera. Now this is very important. It should be able to take pics of the level of k790i. I also have to take pics of documents.
3) I am an SMS freak! So the keypad/virtual keypad should be user friendly and comfortable
4) It shouldn't be as slow as the N73! I'm pretty much comfortable with Java.. So I expect a similar speed of operation. What I mean to say is that the basic functionality should be quick
5) I should finally get VFM. I usually change my phone after 2 years.
6) I will also be surfing the internet on my phone.

If you have any other suggestions, then please put it up here..

Budget: Rs 15k +/- 1k

Start pouring in your views fellas :razz:

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Best option is 5800 although N79 is not bad

camera very impor- then get N79

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Thanks for ur views fellas.
Plz cast your vote in the poll too.

nice music+keypad+good cam+vfm...N79

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Hey,
Also have a look at this comparison between the 2 phones by gsmarena.
Click HERE

I wonder why 5800 has got better ratings...
Can anybody plz throw some light on this?

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Get nokia n79

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with ur reqs and priorites n79 is ur bet!

Go for 5800 if u can afford a new phne in a year or two but if ur gonna stick wit it for a little longer u better get N79..

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Hey,
I've heard that the N79 has the foll. drawbacks:

1) No button to control music playback

2) Poor radio reception-indoors

3) Capturing an image takes lot of time

4) Zooming into images also takes a lot of time

Can u'l plz share ur knowledge on the above issues. Do these issues really exist with the N79?

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If good camera is required then choose N79. Period/
Nokia 5800 camera is aweful.

For everything else Nokia 5800 rocks!

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electrokawal said:
Hey,
I've heard that the N79 has the foll. drawbacks:

1) No button to control music playback

2) Poor radio reception-indoors

3) Capturing an image takes lot of time

4) Zooming into images also takes a lot of time

Can u'l plz share ur knowledge on the above issues. Do these issues really exist with the N79?

Hey there, mate.!! I strongly disagree. I purchased N79 on the 18th last month & it works just fine.

1) I agree that there are no dedicated keys for music.

2) The reception of the radio, indoors, is awesome.

3) Capturing image doesn't take time. Zooming has no issues at all. & the clarity of the images is also good.

So if u r planning to buy N79, I wud give u a thumbs up on it.
& ya, trust the judgement & advices of all these people above, coz all of them have helped me take my decision. It indeed is VFM.

Go for it.

For 18 months??? How's the condition now..i've heard dat N-series gets hang and slow down after a year or two like most of Nokia's product..

Vensanga said:
For 18 months??? How's the condition now..i've heard dat N-series gets hang and slow down after a year or two like most of Nokia's product..

he said 18th last month...thats 18/10/2009

and yup I too saw my n70 being slower after an year....its good to backup ur data and hardformat it..lets see how 5800 works after extensive use

Design: 5800XM
movies and music: 5800XM period!
price: 5800XM
texting: 5800XM (thanks to the full qwerty)
UI: tie
loud speaker and call quality: 5800XM
internet browsing: 5800XM
features: 5800XM
gaming: 5800XM period!
camera: N79 period!
battery: N79
app compatibility: N79 period!
build quality: N79

My vote: 5800XM

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sujoyp said:
he said 18th last month...thats 18/10/2009

and yup I too saw my n70 being slower after an year....its good to backup ur data and hardformat it..lets see how 5800 works after extensive use

Well, I m not so sure of the "hanging" part, as this is my first time using an N-series.

But, I had read some of the posts here, earlier i.e. before buying my handset. So, on the purchase I had asked the people what shud be done to avoid such a problem? They suggested that if I shud keep updating my software every 5-6 months, such problems won't arise.

& speaking about N70, some of my friends had the problem right from the 2nd-3rd month of the purchase of their handsets. So I feel, maybe, Nokia might've done some reconstructions or overhauling with the latter devices.!

my 5800 dont hang at all...might have restarted once in last 1 month....

updating the software wont keep system clean...we might have to use some temp cleaner and registry cleaner type of software for that..

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Is there any sony ericsson handset which has features that meet my above mentioned requirements? (refer first post)

how abt SE yari....its a cool mobile...have a good cam..
*i1.phonearena.com/showimage.php?m=Reviews&f=image&id=2320

*www.phonearena.com/htmls/Sony-Ericsson-Yari-Review-review-r_2320.html

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Thanks but I want a sleek phone and I don't want a slider...
Is there any other phone which suits me?

search for C901...its a good cam
*img.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/se-c901.jpg
*www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_c901-review-401.php

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sujoyp said:
search for C901...its a good cam

*www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_c901-review-401.php

one of the few 5mpix camera with xenon . good phone indeed , but bit overpriced for its feature .

also look at motorola ZN5 if you can find one . BEST 5mp camera with superb design and very bright screen.

Simple:

Fun to use: 5800
Durability and overall better VFM : N79

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Thanks a ton everyone :-D

I finally got myself an N79 :grin:

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good u didn`t selected 5800
typing is bit clumsy.
owned this mobile in past (now 6220 classic).