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smart phone around 12k

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jayeshshah Original post #1
Mar 14, 2011 at 12:24 AM
hello friends

after a long time i m going to buy new phone
here are my requirements

-wide screen so i can read while traveling
-clear sound
-3.5 mm jack
-qwerty keypad (+touch screen)
-good faster processing speed and internet speed
-able to support application like pdf reader, dictionary and others
-good battery life
-good os that support latest applications
-budget around 12k

not concerning features
-camera

i have searched and find that samsung galaxy 551 is up to my needs
do u genius have any other suggestion??
sparx
sparx #2
Mar 14, 2011 at 1:11 AM
LG Optimus one
pauldmps
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:08 AM
LG Optimus One. Should cost you less than 11k
desiibond
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM
O1 costs less than 10k now. get it before it is kicked from market. If you can up the budget, check Samsung Ace.
azzu
azzu #5
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Samsung I5510(551) if qwerty is top priority or else u can go with LG optimus one
coderunknown
Mar 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM
G551 = bad battery life & screen. descent QWERTY (for first time users). O1 = acceptable battery life for smartphone & descent screen.

also G551 still sells for 12k+. simply not worth the price.
V
Mar 14, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Lg o1 for 10k is a steal. Go for it. For that cost u will never curse urself
Soumik
Soumik #8
Mar 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM
LG Optimus One. You will be surprised at how awesome the device is for its 10K price tag.
J
Mar 20, 2011 at 12:17 AM
i m first time buying smartphone/touchscreen/qwerty phone
i want both touchscreen and qwerty keypad
what i want is big screen, good keypad, clearsound, batterylife, and plateform on which i can install any new application

i think i should buy samsung galaxy 551
i do not rely on lg phone but on samsung

what u experts say???

any smasung galaxy 551 user out there.?
pls help me.....
aroraanant
Mar 20, 2011 at 12:24 AM
HTC wildfire but it is without qwerty...
coderunknown
Mar 20, 2011 at 2:42 AM
^^ please stop suggesting that old lifeless mobile. for that price far better mobiles available.

first of all, Android is a powerhungry OS. so nobody should be surprised if their battery doesn't last 2 days also. but i'll really advice not to take Nokia's route just for battery life.

Galaxy 551 is a good choice but low resolution screen, avg keyboard & lastly a low rated battery won't be of much help. battery won't last even a day.

if budget is below 15, Optimus One (my 1st LG mobile) ---> 10k. 3.2'' screen with proper resolution, avg camera, doesn't look like a clone of any existing mobile & good support from XDA.
Galaxy Ace ---> 3.5'' screen but slightly low resolution, BAD BATTERY, looks like an iphone clone, far superior cam than LG O1.

but trust me, Optimus One is one of the better budget smartphones that you won't regret buying.

PS: Samsung Galaxy Pro will get launched soon & it should have a proper battery life. its a bar QWERTY android & runs on Froyo. can try it if you hate LG