The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here. - Page 59 - Team-BHP

luvjascha · 5th September 2006, 03:46

Yeah, the phone sort of looks very ordinary, albeit it has decent features.

Could someone list the models of both, Sony Ericsson and Nokia, that sell for 10K or a little under that?

Samurai · 5th September 2006, 09:35

Just purchased N73 for 25K. This is currently ranked number one in both gsmarena and mobilmanic, which I figured to be cool enough. I went to the dealer looking for E60, but when I held it in hand, it was much bigger than expected. Then he showed me just arrived N73 and it was smaller and better. I came back, read all the reviews I could find on N73 for two days. Yesterday I wrote the cheque.

Getting a little frustrated with setting up browsing, so far I can only connect to Airtel live page. How does one setup packet data with Airtel connection, anybody done this with N series with Airtel?

satish_appasani · 5th September 2006, 10:40

Hi Samurai.

Congrats on the new phone. Before you can access the GPRS through your mobile, you should active GPRS for your number. Call 121 for details. The unlimited plan costs Rs.499 / month. There is a new plan 199 / month and the limit is 100 MB /month. I feel the later should be good enough for checking mails and little surfing on the go. They take maximum of 4 hours to activate GPRS.

Once you activate the GPRS, airtel automatically sends configuration details to your phone. If not this is how you have to do. I have done this on my Nokia 6101. Configuring your phone should be different from mine.

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Edit Active Access Point > Packet data access point.

2. In the access point set the field to airtelgprs.com

3. Click Ok and go to Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Active Access Point. Make sure that Active access point is set to the same one that you have configured earlier.

This should work.

Samurai · 5th September 2006, 12:42

Thanks Satish, but things appear to be different in Karnataka. I already have GPRS, that explains why I can access Airtel Live. Today I found out more about it via horse's (Airtel) mouth. In Karnataka GPRS service allows only access to Airtel Live and Yahoo mail. If I want regular browsing to WWW, I need EDGE service at 43kpbs. I am switching from GPRS to EDGE service ASAP.

normally_crazy · 5th September 2006, 12:42

Go with Nokia - whats your budget ? And as for the service provider , I find Airtel to be much much better than Hutch and I have been using Hutch since 8 years now.

satish_appasani · 5th September 2006, 13:18

I think there is a difference between able to access Airtel live and other sites. Earlier i was able to access Airtel live but not other sites. I am able to access other sites only after enabling gprs.

Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

Samurai · 5th September 2006, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

Are you sure you are not referrring to the IR speed between the mobile and the PC?

BTW, I want to browse from the mobile, not from PC connected to the mobile.

iraghava · 5th September 2006, 13:47

I have been researching on the E50 and it seems like a good phone to replace the 6310i. Does anybody have an idea if it's available in Delhi & at what price??

viper · 5th September 2006, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

I have been researching on the E50 and it seems like a good phone to replace the 6310i. Does anybody have an idea if it's available in Delhi & at what price??

Hey,

Just inquired it costs approx 13.5k in Mumbai.

Viper

Steeroid · 5th September 2006, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I think there is a difference between able to access Airtel live and other sites. Earlier i was able to access Airtel live but not other sites. I am able to access other sites only after enabling gprs.

Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

Airtel live gives you limited browsing capabilities. For full internet access you will have to subscribe to Mobile Office.

Use USB to connect the laptop to mobile - if you're browsing on your laptop - and you will see better speeds.

fb1 · 5th September 2006, 14:33

here is my phone sony ericcsson w300i walkman phone, 200 mb memory... awesome mp3 quality on headphones... loud on speakers.. decent cam... good screen... best plus point is the battery life.. it has the best battery life in all the Sony phones... costs around 9,700

mayanktyagi · 5th September 2006, 15:03

Hi I do own a SE W700i, it's a fabulous phone with 2MP camera which produces fantastic fotos. Has 256 MB memory(upgradable), lovely phone try it before making your final choice.

iraghava · 5th September 2006, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hey,

Just inquired it costs approx 13.5k in Mumbai.

Viper

Hey Viper thanks, will try & find out how much it's for here.

esteem_lover · 5th September 2006, 18:14

i use the w550i... 1.3 mega pixel camera, 256mb built in memory (Not expandable). the music is mind blowing. i use the phone to browse at home & in office through bluetooth. the speed at which it connects is 115kbps, but the download speed is a max of 8-10k only, but sufficient enough for my use. t-bhp loads within 5 secs. that is good enough for me.

bought it in Feb 2006 for 14k with B&W. just yesterday, the phone's software has conked & i lost all my contacts. should have backed them up.

a4_attitude · 6th September 2006, 17:11

Bombay Guys any idea how much sony erricson P-990 i is avialble in grey market?

5th September 2006, 03:46	#871 (permalink)
luvjascha BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM / MIA Posts: 329	Yeah, the phone sort of looks very ordinary, albeit it has decent features. Could someone list the models of both, Sony Ericsson and Nokia, that sell for 10K or a little under that? __________________ *HONK IF... you love silence.*

5th September 2006, 09:35	#872 (permalink)
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: KA-20 Posts: 5,956 View My Garage	Just purchased N73 for 25K. This is currently ranked number one in both gsmarena and mobilmanic, which I figured to be cool enough. I went to the dealer looking for E60, but when I held it in hand, it was much bigger than expected. Then he showed me just arrived N73 and it was smaller and better. I came back, read all the reviews I could find on N73 for two days. Yesterday I wrote the cheque. Getting a little frustrated with setting up browsing, so far I can only connect to Airtel live page. How does one setup packet data with Airtel connection, anybody done this with N series with Airtel? __________________ Samurai The notchy gearshift of GV has become buttery smooth after I started driving the Jeep.

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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: KA-20 Posts: 5,956 View My Garage	Thanks Satish, but things appear to be different in Karnataka. I already have GPRS, that explains why I can access Airtel Live. Today I found out more about it via horse's (Airtel) mouth. In Karnataka GPRS service allows only access to Airtel Live and Yahoo mail. If I want regular browsing to WWW, I need EDGE service at 43kpbs. I am switching from GPRS to EDGE service ASAP. __________________ Samurai The notchy gearshift of GV has become buttery smooth after I started driving the Jeep.

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iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,745 View My Garage	I have been researching on the E50 and it seems like a good phone to replace the 6310i. Does anybody have an idea if it's available in Delhi & at what price?? __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

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5th September 2006, 10:40	#873 (permalink)
satish_appasani BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 918 View My Garage	Hi Samurai. Congrats on the new phone. Before you can access the GPRS through your mobile, you should active GPRS for your number. Call 121 for details. The unlimited plan costs Rs.499 / month. There is a new plan 199 / month and the limit is 100 MB /month. I feel the later should be good enough for checking mails and little surfing on the go. They take maximum of 4 hours to activate GPRS. Once you activate the GPRS, airtel automatically sends configuration details to your phone. If not this is how you have to do. I have done this on my Nokia 6101. Configuring your phone should be different from mine. 1. Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Edit Active Access Point > Packet data access point. 2. In the access point set the field to airtelgprs.com 3. Click Ok and go to Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Active Access Point. Make sure that Active access point is set to the same one that you have configured earlier. This should work.

5th September 2006, 12:42	#875 (permalink)
normally_crazy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,834 View My Garage	Go with Nokia - whats your budget ? And as for the service provider , I find Airtel to be much much better than Hutch and I have been using Hutch since 8 years now.

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satish_appasani BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 918 View My Garage	I think there is a difference between able to access Airtel live and other sites. Earlier i was able to access Airtel live but not other sites. I am able to access other sites only after enabling gprs. Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

5th September 2006, 14:33	#881 (permalink)
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 166	here is my phone sony ericcsson w300i walkman phone, 200 mb memory... awesome mp3 quality on headphones... loud on speakers.. decent cam... good screen... best plus point is the battery life.. it has the best battery life in all the Sony phones... costs around 9,700

5th September 2006, 15:03	#882 (permalink)
mayanktyagi Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3	Hi I do own a SE W700i, it's a fabulous phone with 2MP camera which produces fantastic fotos. Has 256 MB memory(upgradable), lovely phone try it before making your final choice.

6th September 2006, 17:11	#885 (permalink)
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 429 View My Garage	Bombay Guys any idea how much sony erricson P-990 i is avialble in grey market? __________________ To live is not just to survive, but to thrive with Passion, Compassion, some Humor & your own Style !

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