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Need a phone without Camera

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shivkumar
shivkumar Original post #1
Mar 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Hi friends, I need guide to buy a phone without camera as camera phones are not allowed in my office. I don't have any particular preference of brand but it should be reputed brand. As regard to other features, the more the better. Also, I don't have much budget limitations, currently I am willing to spend upto 5k but can spend more upto 10-12k if I can get a suitable phone.

Apart from the basic phones in most of the brand, I am only aware of Samsung Champ model having options of phone without camera.

I am in Cochin & don't want any options like importing from US or elsewhere.

PS: I need to buy phone urgently.
coderunknown
Mar 3, 2011 at 1:40 AM
a quick search at GSMArena yield these models: Phone Finder results

though some mobiles that are available here mayn't be shown in there result like the one you mentioned. Samsung Champ.
pulkitpopli2004
Mar 3, 2011 at 2:53 AM
there are lots of BB mobiles for you they dont have camera but have enough features
and from Sony Ericsson G700 is a one option dat i knw.
shivkumar
Mar 4, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Thanks for the suggestions.
I purchased Nokia C1-02 for 2150/- from Univercell. Its a decent candy bar phone with support for MicroSD Card, FM Radio, MP3 Player, Decent GPRS & Browser Capability. The phone is based on Symbian 40. It doesn't shows any lag while operating. Also the Bluetooth file transfer speed is quite good. It comes with a 3.5 mm jack handsfree set which gives pretty good sound clarity while listening to music, I am yet to make a call using the handsfree earphone.

@pulkit: SE G700 has business edition model mentioned on GSM arna has loads of negative review. Also the availability here in Kochi is poor.
@Sam.Shab: I have tried Samsung Champ. It works well but the on-call options are pretty complicated. The Menu needs a serious overhaul in terms of usability.