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ultra low budget cellphone mainly for calling ~ 2k

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/ultra-low-budget-cellphone-mainly-for-calling-2k.175720/

ankush28
ankush28 Original post #1
Jul 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM
i want a SIMPLE CALLING phone as gift to my grandmother...
1. Budget?
1.5k + 0.5k if needed
2. Display type and size?
any
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
nokia or samsung
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
numpad only
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus,
front facing camera.
not needed
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
any!
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
any
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
nothing
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
calling only
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
no
12. Any other info that you want to share
please dont suggest any cheapo desi phones i want something durable
.jRay.
.jRay. #2
Jul 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Buy any, doesn't make a difference at this budget.
Get Nokia if you want better ass and durability
amjath
amjath #3
Jul 10, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Get Nokia 301 it is available in colours, she may like colour rather than black
ashs1
ashs1 #4
Jul 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM
i think nokia 301 is about 5k..:O

I don't know any mobiles in this range, but i think she'll probably like mobiles with big clear key-buttons..
i just made a quick google search & these seemed good : Nokia Asha 202, Nokia 206, Samsung Metro E2202, E2252...
ankush28
Jul 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM
ok guys thanks
i was pretty stupid when created 2k mobile thread
i am going for any asha series will buy locally hope it will be cheaper