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Suggestion : Best Cell - Budget 11000

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Sukhdeep Singh
Sukhdeep Singh Original post #1
Apr 29, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Hello Guys,

Time to buy another cell. I need best cell suggestions for upto Rs 11000. Any Value for money cell under 11000 will also do :)
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dtox #2
Apr 29, 2008 at 8:34 PM
k790i , 5610.. see if u can squeeze in 200-400 more.. these 2 r really gr8 in ur budget.. i personally feel k790 is best coz 5610 has issues like restarting etc.. shd be fixed wit a firmware update tho..
dOm1naTOr
Apr 29, 2008 at 8:45 PM
K790I is for less than 10k in here now. Get a 1G Card with it and if u have cash left, get an HPM-70 earbuds too.
Ihatemyself
Apr 29, 2008 at 8:53 PM
well if u r for camera and music only get k790 . if u want smartphone(symbian os) go for 5700(no wifi) or nokia e51(wifi)
I know nokia e51 was meant to be a business phone but it has turned out to be d best smartphone in this range. I am planning to buy it...but i doubt sound quality...can anyone comment on sound quality
Sukhdeep Singh
Apr 29, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Thanks for update people

@dtox - 5610 one looks good. Does it have Wifi ?
@dOm1naTOr - 790 seems a good phone. I was lokking for that aswell. But it seems a old release from SE (2006). Does it have all goodies that today's phone have. Since it is going to be fore DAD, i need a complete now as he doesnt change Cell ofteb :D

@Ihatemyself- 5700 is a great phone. I have it since July :D E51 - My uncle has it, my dad says he doesnt so many keys :)
dreamcatcher
Apr 29, 2008 at 9:39 PM
what would your dad use it for??..is it for taking pics and listening to music ..i go with the k790.the best point and shoot phone out there..if hes a geek and would like to use applications such as pdf or excel viewer..then opt for the 5700(mind u..sound quality and camera is below average)...o
krates
krates #7
Apr 29, 2008 at 10:01 PM
buy N73 ME seriously ( no wifi )

e51 is too slim and the display is also small

it will help you with its 3.2 MP CAMERA and HIGH QUALITY MUSIC

free 2gig card included
Sukhdeep Singh
Apr 29, 2008 at 10:08 PM
5700 - like i said i have so, it is out of question :D My Dad says its a Elephant :D

E51 - Display too small....

Best choice at the moment seems 5610. Whats its price theese days, any major cons ?

Thanks for help :)
krates
krates #9
Apr 29, 2008 at 10:12 PM
5610 is xpress music i think for that budget consider buying a phone with symbian
dreamcatcher
Apr 29, 2008 at 11:01 PM
well..get your dad the w580i then..cool slider...much better than the buggy 5610..
and symbian phones if not used properly can really slow down the phone...not recommended..
ajayashish
Apr 29, 2008 at 11:06 PM
i have a brand new E51.... is anyone interested in buying that... with bill...
Pathik
Pathik #12
Apr 29, 2008 at 11:23 PM
E51 would have been the best choice, but for the screen. If he wants a big screen with everything then the e61i is a good option. But has a slow proccy. Tell him to try the rokr e6.
If he can do with WM, go for the HTC P3470
gopz
gopz #13
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:30 AM
+1

Go in for E51.

The screen size is small, but the resolution is the same...240 x 320 so the amount of real estate is the same..give it a thought...you WONT get a better phone for 11k.
Ihatemyself
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Can anyone comment on audio quality of E51 .i want wifi so cant go with 5700 or n73me..I also heard n73me is too sluggish. I will compromise with the screen. well my primary requirements PRIORITY WISE
1. Audio Quality(very Important)
2. Symbian Os (i get bored of same stuff so basic intention is to get many 3rd party apps to run)
3. wifi
4. Video playback
5. Battery life
6. Expandable memory
7. Camera ( 2 MP will do)

Budget is 11k-12k( I know its insufficient ...that is why i found e51 to be best).. I wanted to buy an SE phone but most if them dont have symbian.
W950i was good but it didnt have camera then
gopz
gopz #15
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:00 AM
I use E51 and I m satisfied with the audio quality...but again, Sony's Mega Bass is really good compared to Nokia...but I think... for your budget...if you want WiFi & Symbian..there is no match to E51, Go for it.
Ihatemyself
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:02 AM
^^^ i heard buying better ear buds is not much helpful for improving audio quality in e51. have u experienced anything like that? Also what are cons of e51
gopz
gopz #17
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:16 AM
Better listen to it somewhere...maybe Nokia store or some other mall where they may have it for Demo...I think Croma or Reliance have demo E51's. Your location?

Then you can decide..but IMO the audio is not bad at all, it will be even better with better headphones...but still...I think Sony's Mega Bass will be better...its subjective, so you listen to it yourself and then decide.
Ihatemyself
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:55 AM
^^ yes i know it is subjective and ill surely get a demo.but then except for the bass (according to ur experience) is it even comparable to SE phones like w610. I live in delhi.Ill buy from subhiksha or mobile store...
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dtox #19
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Thanks for update people

@dtox - 5610 one looks good. Does it have Wifi ?

no.. but here is a list of features it does hav..

*www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5610-2086.php
gopz
gopz #20
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Yeah IT IS definitely comparable to Sony's Walkman phones.

It is feature packed and there is no other phone in the range which gives you as much...the only cons I can think of..it doesnt have a flash and (to a few) the screen might seem smaller - but the truth is that it has the same resolution as other phones, so only the fonts will look smaller but the actual amount of screen visibility is the same.
C
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:44 AM
IMO w580i has better sound clarity and quality than 5610 and price is almost same.w580i looks is also much better
and it is from se :cool:
Ihatemyself
Apr 30, 2008 at 12:16 PM
@gopz ...all right then it will be my priority while stepping in to buy a phone. And ill buy a 4gb microsd card too.
Sukhdeep Singh
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:05 PM
Ok fellas

Got the Nokia 5610 for 11700 :D
Pathik
Pathik #24
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Congrats :D