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Nokia N72 or E50?

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raptorz
raptorz Original post #1
Sep 14, 2007 at 2:23 AM
Guys, I am going to buy a cell, There are the things that i want:

1. Symbian (v8 or v9)
2. Decent Speed.
3. Good Video playback support.
4. Expandable Memory
5. Good Battery BackUp.
6. I dont mind having a bad camera or no camera at all.
7. GPRS Modem With EDGE for connecting to PC.
8. Bluetooth


I can spend 12k, I have narrowed down to two choices N72 and E50.
Which one do you recommend??
Rockstar11
Sep 14, 2007 at 6:45 AM
Go for Nokia's 5700 XpressMusic :cool:

1. Symbian OS v9.2 S60 3rd edition FP1

2. 369Mhz Processor Faster processing

3. video playback : MP4 player supporting Mpeg4-SP and Mpeg4-AVC up to 15 fps QVGA. Screen - 16 million colour TFT LCD, 240 x 320 pixels

4. expand up to 2 GB with microSD card

5. yh i think ... Good Battery BackUp.

6. 2 megapixel camera

7. GPRS / EDGE Class 32

8. Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP

price 12K
Pathik
Pathik #3
Sep 14, 2007 at 8:05 AM
Yup get the 5700.. Best vfm fone IMO
raptorz
raptorz #4
Sep 14, 2007 at 8:30 AM
Thanks for the suggestions..

Hey Pathiks,

You own an E50, How good is the video playback in E50?
What resolution and bitrate do you encode with?
How good is the clarity of videos?

I have fallen in love with E50, the moment i saw it's sleek and classy looks..

I think i will go ahead with E50, small and powerful.


jayesh_diu123,
I didnt really like the 5700, its got a swivelling base, rubber sides with covering for charger, usb on side, it comes in white(hate white).
Its bulkier than E50, looks toyish, I doubt its dubability.

Any more suggestions on E50, N72 and N70?

5700 Owners, Any Suggestions?
alsiladka
Sep 14, 2007 at 8:38 AM
My suggestion would be 5700, for sheer value for money!!
Go for it, the black n white looks good.
raptorz
raptorz #6
Sep 14, 2007 at 8:48 AM
There are the bad things i found out about 5700
white body catches color and looks old within few weeks
the rubber pads on either side gets worn out and faded like in w710i
the protective rubber cap for various slots may get loose because of its extensive use (basically need to remove before charging)
Cool G5
Cool G5 #7
Sep 14, 2007 at 10:46 AM
+1 for Nokia 5700.
You can always use a cover to protect it.
infra_red_dude
Sep 14, 2007 at 10:59 AM
raptorz said:
Any more suggestions on E50, N72 and N70?
if out of these three series, i'd suggest N70ME (but its become too common now). other than this 5700 is the only contender. there isn't much to choose from in the price range.
Quiz_Master
Sep 14, 2007 at 11:14 AM
5700....
Best one.
My some of friends are using it... Now I started to regret why the hell I bought N72.
M
moh@n #10
Sep 14, 2007 at 11:17 AM
If you can live without a cam, then why not consider the Sony Ericsson W950i or the M600i. I heard that they come real cheap now. You should be able to get them in your budget.
Akshay
Akshay #11
Sep 14, 2007 at 11:43 AM
M600i wud go a little over budget but is worth its price. If not M600i den 5700 is d best choice
raptorz
raptorz #12
Sep 14, 2007 at 2:03 PM
Thanks for your suggestions..

Can some tell me about video playback in E50, resolution, bitrate, clarity??
Pathik
Pathik #13
Sep 14, 2007 at 5:24 PM
The playback is good.. I play em at 240*320 landscape.. 160v/48a kbps .. But dont get a e50.. Get the 5700.. The e50s music quality isnt much to speak of.. Also bundled earfones r crap..
cooldudie3
Sep 14, 2007 at 5:46 PM
i really think that 5700 is a gr8 fone

it's worth it man music,cam,symbian,bluetooth,good video capture

it's all you need!
Rockstar11
Sep 15, 2007 at 2:08 AM
yaar 5700 is better its faster than n70 - n72 old and boring...
E50 Business Device... akhir E50 mein aisa kya hai ??? :?
lagta hai E50 pe Dil aa gaya hai :p
5700 black nd white looks pasand nahi aaya ???
Tech.Masti
Sep 15, 2007 at 9:09 AM
SE W950i is now only 11k, have no camera, or
5700 is also a good choice, use some cover to protect it.
Cool G5
Cool G5 #17
Sep 15, 2007 at 3:09 PM
@pathiks-Does OM works perfectly on 5700 using airtel(mumbai) nop?I am also planning on buying it. :)
raptorz
raptorz #18
Sep 15, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Thanks for your Suggestions..
I bought the E50, great phone for the price..
Pathik
Pathik #19
Sep 16, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Yup @ coolg5.. it works perfectly... also u always have the oss (webkit) browser to fall back on in os9 fones..
but i wd really say get a 5700 if u can add 3k more.. it is much more vfm..
Cool G5
Cool G5 #20
Sep 16, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Thanks yaar.
Any other negatives of 5700?
Pathik
Pathik #21
Sep 16, 2007 at 1:07 PM
nope... none as such.. go for a 5700 only..