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Which Phone To buy Now?

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m-jeri
m-jeri Original post #1
Oct 6, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Hey...

I was planning to buy my next phone in dec. it was supposed to be a n96. but alas my current moto gave up on me. so i am in a pickle and i need to pick one up next week.
and right now lots of new models are coming. but i cant wait until 5800 release too. which i like very much. so tell me which phone to choose..

My Budget 22 ~ 24k

Uses

1. Good Media player
2. Web browsing, Emails, IM
3. 3rd party App support preferred.
4. A OK cam. anything above 2 MP.

My initial choosings and what i like and hate

1. N82 - Current winner
2 E71 - Too much business and a lil bit too wide.
3 Moto Q - its a moto so i am not so keen..

I have no brand issues at all. so Tell me...
dreamcatcher
Oct 6, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Well you can look for the SE W902 as it has been released. awesome sound + great cam

*www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/news/?news_id=8015

check the pics here.

if looking for a smartphone, go for the n82. btw, if you were looking for the n96,why not get the n95?
The n96 is actually a downgrade.
m-jeri
m-jeri #3
Oct 6, 2008 at 9:49 AM
^^^

w902 seems adequate for me.. but is it good for browsing ..email checking..chating and all???

and u say n95 is better than n96 ????

is innov8 released in india??? then price
Edburg
Edburg #4
Oct 6, 2008 at 9:58 AM
since u r into web browsing choose one with bigger screen...

and since u require loads of 3rd party apps,choose symbian or win-mo phones..

i think n95-8 gb is ur best bet....i am not sure of the various win-mo models...check them out

the 5800 shud satisfy all ur requirements but u wud have to wait...
G
geekyme #5
Oct 6, 2008 at 10:05 AM
My opinion would be N82 or e66 !
m-jeri
m-jeri #6
Oct 6, 2008 at 10:10 AM
the only reason i dont like n95 8gb is the non expandable mem ...and the old one is not worthy to consider....

yeas. one with big screen is what i need... ...
desiibond
Oct 6, 2008 at 10:44 AM
N82. No second thought!!!
m-jeri
m-jeri #8
Oct 6, 2008 at 10:53 AM
on a side note... is there any touch screens in this budget..that is affordable...
dreamcatcher
Oct 6, 2008 at 11:48 AM
^^^

w902 seems adequate for me.. but is it good for browsing ..email checking..chating and all???

and u say n95 is better than n96 ????

is innov8 released in india??? then price

yea.It has the all new capuchin implemented. See,dowload and upload vids on the go. SE also has a gud email client. The netfront browser rox too.

The n96 does nt have 3d acc and has a crap batt.

innov8 released-47k
m-jeri
m-jeri #10
Oct 6, 2008 at 11:56 AM
^^^

damn... 47k for a phone i better buy a lap and carry it around.... ok...will check out the w902..though its screen size is a lil bit small...

any others??? ..... touch screen???
sandeepkochhar
Oct 6, 2008 at 12:47 PM
There is no equal to N82 in your range..Forget about the range even then it is one of the best phones available..
a_k_s_h_a_y
Oct 6, 2008 at 1:01 PM
I would recommend w902 as its slim and more sexier then N82. Other wise n82 and other nokia stuff.
Slim phones suit the young and sexy and stylish lifestyle !!

or save for the iphone... despite is kind of handicapped. but gives you music and basic stuff i guess.
K
ksundar #13
Oct 6, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Try ASUS mobiles:

*www.srivasavimobiles.com/allproducts.asp?id=asus
C
Oct 6, 2008 at 1:48 PM
I would go for only nokia n82 this is the better stuff among all these. [FONT=&quot]this phone is stylish as well as full featured, like convergence of GPS, photography, video, and 5 mega pixel camera built in xenon flash, auto focus, Carl Zeiss optics. Secondary video call is also there. Video player, TV out, stereo FM radio is there. It is built in GPS receiver. These features make Nokia n82 better than other ones. Though c902 is also good but not rich in features. [/FONT]
m-jeri
m-jeri #15
Oct 6, 2008 at 1:56 PM
@dream...

w902 is not in shops.. so i heard

any HTC models??
desiibond
desiibond #16
Oct 6, 2008 at 3:27 PM
wait for SE Xpreia!!!
dreamcatcher
Oct 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Touch diamond. Totally in ur budget
m-jeri
m-jeri #18
Oct 6, 2008 at 4:40 PM
^^^^

dude...... how...??? diamond is for 27k... unlocked... r8??? and SE X1 ..no way..too costly..and i need one in less than a week... i am on my old samsung x210..which is unacceptable....embarrassing..
desiibond
desiibond #19
Oct 6, 2008 at 5:04 PM
^^ In that case, go for N82 dude. Powerful and it has MPD :)
m-jeri
m-jeri #20
Oct 6, 2008 at 5:19 PM
^^^

Mpd ?????
desiibond
desiibond #21
Oct 6, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Multiple Personality Disorder :)
m-jeri
m-jeri #22
Oct 6, 2008 at 5:29 PM
What??? ...
desiibond
desiibond #23
Oct 6, 2008 at 5:41 PM
^^ Just kidding.

awesome media player
powerful internet device
5mp camera with xenon flash
superb call quality
great at email mgmt
wifi
ARM 330mhz processor


Its a beast dude. It's a beast that transforms into musicplayer, camera, internet device, PDA and it's also a great sounding phone :)

Also check Sony Ericsson G900

it's a touch screen phone with 12hr rated talktime. but it doesn't have EDGE which means you have to stick with slow GPRS. It has 3G but no 3G network in India.
m-jeri
m-jeri #24
Oct 7, 2008 at 8:58 AM
^^...

ah.. ill go to some shops this weekend... n82 and se g900
m-jeri
m-jeri #26
Oct 9, 2008 at 10:01 AM
any new phone releasing in 20k bracket???
uppalpankaj
Oct 9, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Go for the N82 only...U can wait 4 N79 also 2 release if u want...
m-jeri
m-jeri #29
Oct 10, 2008 at 8:57 AM
what abt samsung F490
Coool
Coool #30
Oct 10, 2008 at 11:07 AM
N 82....
IronManForever
Oct 10, 2008 at 7:13 PM
Why not a good Windows Mobile like the HTC Touch Dual (available in India?) coupled with Opera 9.5 Web Browser? Good internet experience guaranteed. Or wait for the HTC Touch 3G.
C
Oct 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM
If you are interested in n96 then why don't go ahead and pick n96.
m-jeri
m-jeri #33
Oct 13, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Well.... research over today..tmrw evening i will go and get a n82...
m-jeri
m-jeri #34
Oct 15, 2008 at 10:02 AM
well today is my purchase day....still very apprehensive...

I am not so keen on spending 20k on a phone..never did....well lets see...

HTC touch 3g out??? cost???