The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here

unknown · 27th September 2007, 11:38

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Originally Posted by harry15

hi can anyone confirm if the nokia N81 is launched in the US or anywhere at all ?

N81 will be released in october .

sathya_nars · 27th September 2007, 12:25

I have Nokia 3230, which has IrDA and Bluetooth. I can connect with my laptop using IrDA, but it is very slow.

I tried to connect using Bluetooth: switched on bluetooth connection in mobile, visibility is set to all and clicked 'New Paired Device', scanning begins.

In laptop (IBM T43, Windows XP), trying to search for Bluetooth devices, but after sometime it says no device found.

However, from my mobile, I can connect with other mobiles (Nokia, Sony) through Bluetooth and can exchange files.

What could be issue?

thefreak · 28th September 2007, 10:59

Great point! Me too have a samish problem. I am unable to transfer files between my iMate JAQ3 and Nokia N91M. Could it be an issue of the differing operating systems? The file format should not be an issue as the files I was trying to transfer were image files. Any help would be appreciated!!

F50 · 30th September 2007, 23:53

Guys how is O2 Atom Exec?

Steeroid · 30th September 2007, 23:57

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Originally Posted by F50

Guys how is O2 Atom Exec?

Its a bit dated (not in real calendar days terms) because O2 have released a slew of products after the Atom Exec. The Exec was a much needed update to the Atom itself.

That apart, its a wonderful little piece of machinery - very compact and stylish, and has most features one might need. Its also one of the few Pocket PC phones that come with an FM radio, but you need to use the wired headsets for FM Reception (the headsets are also the antenna).

Steeroid · 30th September 2007, 23:59

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Originally Posted by sathya_nars

I have Nokia 3230, which has IrDA and Bluetooth. I can connect with my laptop using IrDA, but it is very slow.

I tried to connect using Bluetooth: switched on bluetooth connection in mobile, visibility is set to all and clicked 'New Paired Device', scanning begins.

In laptop (IBM T43, Windows XP), trying to search for Bluetooth devices, but after sometime it says no device found.

However, from my mobile, I can connect with other mobiles (Nokia, Sony) through Bluetooth and can exchange files.

What could be issue?

File exchange requires simple Obex (Edit: that stands for Object Exchange) or FTP bluetooth protocols. Connecting to the net using your laptop requires your phone bluetooth stack to support Serial Port or Dialup Modem. Check your phone first. If the phone does support these profiles, then you need to check the bluetooth stack on your laptop.

F50 · 1st October 2007, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

Its a bit dated (not in real calendar days terms) because O2 have released a slew of products after the Atom Exec. The Exec was a much needed update to the Atom itself.

That apart, its a wonderful little piece of machinery - very compact and stylish, and has most features one might need. Its also one of the few Pocket PC phones that come with an FM radio, but you need to use the wired headsets for FM Reception (the headsets are also the antenna).

Yes agreed, its a little over a year old piece but that's what is exactly fitting my budget of 17-20k. The features are good as well.
Any other phones in the same bracket?

Steeroid · 1st October 2007, 00:07

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Originally Posted by F50

Yes agreed, its a little over a year old piece but that's what is exactly fitting my budget of 17-20k. The features are good as well.
Any other phones in the same bracket?

Comparison would be the iMate JAMin.

kumar2007 · 1st October 2007, 00:53

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Originally Posted by viper

Hi Guys,

Just got my new E61i with B & W for 16000/- yesterday. Must say it is much better in every aspect than the E62 used previously. Will post a better review after using it for a few days.

Viper

Was 16k after a buy back? Its being quoted at between 17,100-17,400 in Bangalore currently.

BTW - what is B&W?

hellspawn · 1st October 2007, 01:59

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Originally Posted by kumar2007

BTW - what is B&W?

B & W-Bill and Warranty.

iraghava · 1st October 2007, 02:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by F50

Yes agreed, its a little over a year old piece but that's what is exactly fitting my budget of 17-20k. The features are good as well.
Any other phones in the same bracket?

I'm not sure it fits all your purposes but why not a new HTC Touch?

thefreak · 1st October 2007, 10:00

Yeah HTC touch is a nice option. Delhi price is 19.4k as on Saturday. The only issue - locked to Airtel. HTC's other model 3400 or something like that is also decent although I would suggest that if you are going for a Windows phone now do go in for something that runs Windows 6.0. Much nicer interface.

Steeroid · 1st October 2007, 11:27

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Originally Posted by thefreak

Yeah HTC touch is a nice option. Delhi price is 19.4k as on Saturday. The only issue - locked to Airtel.

Not a problem - HTC phones are easily unlocked. We've been doing this for about 6 years now.

gopz · 1st October 2007, 11:29

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Steer.
How's IMATE SP5.?
I need a mobile with Wifi and on a budget around 10K.

How about a used N80?

Steeroid · 1st October 2007, 12:15

Great application for those who own a Windows Mobile device with GPS:

WIMP - Where Is My Phone

Very useful if you've lost your $800 phone - you can track it down with its GPS co-ordinates! Though in the west it is used by the guys to keep tabs on where their girlfriends are.

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sathya_nars BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 642 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	Unable to connect Nokia mobile & laptop through Bluetooth I have Nokia 3230, which has IrDA and Bluetooth. I can connect with my laptop using IrDA, but it is very slow. I tried to connect using Bluetooth: switched on bluetooth connection in mobile, visibility is set to all and clicked 'New Paired Device', scanning begins. In laptop (IBM T43, Windows XP), trying to search for Bluetooth devices, but after sometime it says no device found. However, from my mobile, I can connect with other mobiles (Nokia, Sony) through Bluetooth and can exchange files. What could be issue?
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28th September 2007, 10:59	#1998
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 361 Thanked: 7 Times	Great point! Me too have a samish problem. I am unable to transfer files between my iMate JAQ3 and Nokia N91M. Could it be an issue of the differing operating systems? The file format should not be an issue as the files I was trying to transfer were image files. Any help would be appreciated!!
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F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 103 Times	Guys how is O2 Atom Exec?
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1st October 2007, 10:00	#2007
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 361 Thanked: 7 Times	Yeah HTC touch is a nice option. Delhi price is 19.4k as on Saturday. The only issue - locked to Airtel. HTC's other model 3400 or something like that is also decent although I would suggest that if you are going for a Windows phone now do go in for something that runs Windows 6.0. Much nicer interface.
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1st October 2007, 12:15	#2010
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,026 Thanked: 2,757 Times	Great application for those who own a Windows Mobile device with GPS: WIMP - Where Is My Phone Very useful if you've lost your $800 phone - you can track it down with its GPS co-ordinates! Though in the west it is used by the guys to keep tabs on where their girlfriends are.
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