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Phone for 10k

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ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 Original post #1
Nov 2, 2010 at 5:56 PM
getting a new 3g phone for my new bsnl 3g connection :D
so i need suggestions

main usage will be surfing the net and viewing documents, ppt(occasionally) and it has to be reliable and have good build quality cause it's going to be used for like 5 years

budget: 10k(willing to increase it a bit but only if it's worth it)

Primary requirements
-HSDPA 7.2 mbps
-QWERTY

Secondary requirements
-secondary cam for video call
-ability to view pdf, office files and also edit them

with my search the phones i've come up with are

LG gw550 (11.8k)
nokia e71(12.9k)
nokia e5(11.4k)
samsung omnia pro b7320 ( cant find it in stock .. has it been discontinued??)

any other suggestions?

the phones i've come up with... which is the best? plz give your opinions
azzu
azzu #2
Nov 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM
in the phone's u mentioned e71 is the best
But do check out sony ericsson Aspen(great phone) and samsung galaxy 3 it has all u want xcept video calling (correct me if iam wrong here)
sujoyp
sujoyp #3
Nov 2, 2010 at 8:14 PM
yup my freind bought SE ASPEN and he his very happy coz of touch+qwerty:smile:
ssk_the_gr8
Nov 2, 2010 at 10:27 PM
^^how much does aspen cost? i think it's outta my budget
galaxy 3 has hsdpa 3.6 mbps and i dont think a touchscreen will last 5 years of rigorous use
sujoyp
sujoyp #5
Nov 2, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Aspen is for 14k

Nokia E5 matches ur requirement perfectly:smile:
ssk_the_gr8
Nov 3, 2010 at 8:52 AM
^^but e5 does not have a secondary cam for video call...
are there any phones from other companies matching my requirements?

just found LG GW550 at 8k on techshop.in :!:

is it a site worth trusting?