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Should I go for Android?

16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/should-i-go-for-android.133735/

anurag100
anurag100 Original post #1
Nov 8, 2010 at 6:07 PM
I'm willing to Buy a smartphone around 26000.I have set my eyes on Nokia N900 but can't decide if it is right to go with it or choose an Android device in a same range . Would you Guys think?
ithehappy
Nov 8, 2010 at 7:07 PM
I am using smartphones for last 5-6 years. All I can say that you should go for Android. Your budget is good, you will get newly released hTC Desire HD in that price if you wait a bit. Also before buying make sure that new Android version a.k.a 'Gingerbread' supports your device. You could alternatively go for Samsung Galaxy S but keep in mind that it doesn't have a LED Flash and Samsung's support is poor. Sony Ericsson X10 is an option but nobody knows when will it support Froyo. So if you want an Android device you have to reject 'NOKIA' first.
I am actually waiting for WP7 to come out with some reviews. I have faith in Microsoft as well as Google. If the review goes well then I might ditch Android and go for Dell Venue Pro. Otherwise I am buying the D-HD unless any other good/better devices come out in the mean time.
Now it's all up to you what you will buy, basically what matches your needs first.

Regards,
Saurav.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #3
Nov 14, 2010 at 7:06 PM
You can easily get an iPhone 3gs 8 gigs for 26K if you know the right place to buy!!
If you are opting for Android Phone Id suggest to g with the Samsung Galaxy S or other HTC phones!
Don't waste money on a 4G phone coz 4G is'nt coming to India for the next coming years!!
S
Nov 14, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Samsung Galaxy S. I need not say anymore.
N
NainO #6
Nov 14, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Go for android...

Both Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire are great phones offering android-
Galaxy S : for its awesome specs and amazing display.
Desire : for its unmatched Sense UI and great build quality.
S
Nov 14, 2010 at 10:46 PM
SenseUI is bloatware and restrictive.
N
NainO #8
Nov 14, 2010 at 10:54 PM
I was refering to looks and user friendly-ness. :)
And why is it restrictive???
S
Nov 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM
It gets in the way sometimes. Use Vanilla Android, you'll know.
max_demon
max_demon #10
Nov 19, 2010 at 2:08 PM
I Suggest to get a Motorola Milestone 2 because of :

1. Keyboard
2. Non-pentile screen
R
raman0890 #11
Dec 7, 2010 at 3:55 PM
n900 has maemo which kicks android's ass
S
Dec 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM
^
No, it doesn't.
T
Dec 7, 2010 at 4:57 PM
n900 has maemo which kicks android's ass

Lol , you had better submit a white paper that substantiates your claim :p

Back on topic , my choice would be the Samsung Galaxy S . It recently got it's Froyo update (Android 2.2) , so that means full flash support (version 10.1) at last ^_^ .
It's a real shame the phone's camera lacks a flash though , but hey..the rest of it's features like it's 1 GHZ processor are totally worth the money.
abhidev
abhidev #14
Dec 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Lol , you had better submit a white paper that substantiates your claim :p

Back on topic , my choice would be the Samsung Galaxy S . It recently got it's Froyo update (Android 2.2) , so that means full flash support (version 10.1) at last ^_^ .
It's a real shame the phone's camera lacks a flash though , but hey..the rest of it's features like it's 1 GHZ processor are totally worth the money.

This update has messed up Samsung galaxy S....i would say go for HTC Desire...i don't know if any of them will get an update to 2.3...if both of them get..then u should stick to Galaxy S...coz it has awesome display(AMOLED).I am too waiting for any reviews for WP7 phones...
max_demon
max_demon #15
Dec 8, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Nexus S all the way ;) all the benifits of galaxy s + newer features
R
raman0890 #16
Dec 12, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Nexus s is a joke cant do 720p