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mav2000 · 22nd May 2008, 17:17

wow didnt know that the diamond would be launched so quickly. Thought it would take some time specially since the websites like gsmarena say that it is still to be launched, last time i checked. Is it worth it for 32k?

s0uljah · 22nd May 2008, 17:28

Anybody here using n73 can you tell me how it fares in low light conditions?

mobike008 · 22nd May 2008, 17:56

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Anybody here using n73 can you tell me how it fares in low light conditions?

Is it a phone your looking for or a camera?

. N-Series have a decent cam

Jaggu · 22nd May 2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by mav2000

wow didnt know that the diamond would be launched so quickly. Thought it would take some time specially since the websites like gsmarena say that it is still to be launched, last time i checked. Is it worth it for 32k?

Its launched and its 27500 INR now Moneycontrol India :: News :: Airtel introduces HTC Touch Diamond :: Bharti Airtel :: Press- Market :: HTC Corp,mobile phone,Bharti Airtel,telecommunication,HTC Touch Diamond ,Peter Chou,Touchscreen ,Peter Chou,Sumeet Gugnani

SumitB · 22nd May 2008, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Its launched and its 27500 INR now Moneycontrol India :: News :: Airtel introduces HTC Touch Diamond :: Bharti Airtel :: Press- Market :: HTC Corp,mobile phone,Bharti Airtel,telecommunication,HTC Touch Diamond ,Peter Chou,Touchscreen ,Peter Chou,Sumeet Gugnani

The HTC has indeed been launched in India. Exclusive to Airtel for now!

Techtree.com India > News > Gadgets > HTC Touch Diamond Now in India

Jaggu · 22nd May 2008, 23:50

Am too tempted to pick it up asap

or should i wait n watch for iphone 2? I know it will be lil bulky compared to diamond, but the UI is worth it, then again am not sure apple will let me have all the work flexibility? Surprise me apple please.

mav2000 · 23rd May 2008, 10:33

Diamond rocks. I guess it will blow away the iphone, and am saying this at the risk of getting quite a few replies. I have used the iphone recently and what it does it does well and with a lot of style, but cannot take away the fact that it does not do a lot of things that heavy users want. The Iphone is still one of the best looking phones with one of the coolest interfaces, but on the functionality side it takes a hit. Well will have to wait for iphone v2 before I add anything more and risk it

How come the diamond is cheaper than the touch cruise?? The cruise sells for around 31k.

SumitB · 23rd May 2008, 10:46

Given a choice between the apple iphone and htc diamond, my money would go to the diamond, hands down. I say this because:
1. the iPhone needs atleast 3-4 makeovers to become usable! It does not have a bt stack till now! What else can one expect!!
2. the diamond is on WM and you can do wonders with it. I would choose Nokia over any other manufacturer any day. My ultimate phone would be the E90 with Windows Mobile!

The only flaw I could find with the diamond is that its storage is limited to 4GB. HTC for God's sake, we have SD Cards which are 8GB!!

@Mav: the Cruise is not locked to an operator, thus 31k. The diamond would be operator locked.

@Jaggu: The only thing which I think Apple will announce on 9th June would be the 3G iPhone and probably its availability in a lot more countries and un-locked iPhones. Maybe a higher capacity iPhone.

mav2000 · 23rd May 2008, 11:00

Hi Sumit there seems to be no news on the airtel website regarding the diamond, but then again lets wait and see. i currently use airtel so dont have a problem of going in for the diamond, but would that mean we have to choose a new package from airtel or what?

Jaggu · 23rd May 2008, 12:59

Checked with the guy who got me Touch before it was launched locally, will have to wait till June 20th kinds if i need to purchase the Diamond.

So i guess, i have time to get some feedback on iphone 2 also

<wifee is very happy with the delay, that i didnt just go pick it up yet!> am carrying the phone, pack and bills in my car :(

so should i sell now or wait he he

kpzen · 23rd May 2008, 16:32

Does anyone own a W610 ?? Does it have any additional features to W810 other than the design??

s0uljah · 24th May 2008, 01:31

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Is it a phone your looking for or a camera?. N-Series have a decent cam

Phone!

Whats the going rate for the N73 now? Seems like the logical upgrade for me (using the Nokia6681 currently).

My friends SE also seems nice, I think its the 810i? With the xenon flash etc. The UI is gorgeous... but somehow SE seem to appear a little flimsy to me.

Iv been a Nokia user since 1999, old habits die hard? Hehe

basilmabraham · 24th May 2008, 02:00

Guys, I tried searching this thread about the LG KS20... have anyone used it or know anything more than you can find in the internet...

I am considering buying this one... Its sold at around 18 to 20K by various retailers in India...

Review at GMSArena
LG KS20 review: Fashion Pocket PC - GSMArena.com

phamilyman · 24th May 2008, 07:22

souljah,

SE is not flimsy, but battery life is 1.5-2 days at uber sipping

feature wise it can trump nokia anyday at a similar price

like 10k vs 13k for n73 still. if you wanna compare pics, check xbhp's rajasthan triplog and pokemo's blr-rohtang triplog (posted earlier in this thread only

by me!)

extreme_torque · 24th May 2008, 10:33

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Originally Posted by s0uljah

Phone!

Whats the going rate for the N73 now? Seems like the logical upgrade for me (using the Nokia6681 currently).

My friends SE also seems nice, I think its the 810i? With the xenon flash etc. The UI is gorgeous... but somehow SE seem to appear a little flimsy to me.

Iv been a Nokia user since 1999, old habits die hard? Hehe

For normal N73 its close to 11k's while the music edition will be costlier by around 1k's. I would suggest Nokia over SE anyday... I have used 2 SE's before coming back to Nokia for good. N73 is a smartphone whereas SE isnt and hence it limits the no. of SMS's that you can store, the no. of contact you can store besides numerous other symbian applications that are scattered everywhere. Being a phone with OS is a big plus for Nokia N73. SE's phone's basically revolve around the same feature set with different body styles and they are ridiculously priced for what they offer.
The biggest problem with SE's is the connector they use for connecting the charger and headphones, it gets loose with usage and has gotten to a point that my friend has to use a rubberband to tighten connector links for charging his P990i
As a Nokia user I would advice you to be with Nokia... Se would be a big dissapointment. If you can stretch your budget, have a look at the Nokia N82... that phone is almost perfect. I am using one and I am very very satisfied with it.

22nd May 2008, 17:17	#3151
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 623 Thanked: 316 Times View My Garage	wow didnt know that the diamond would be launched so quickly. Thought it would take some time specially since the websites like gsmarena say that it is still to be launched, last time i checked. Is it worth it for 32k?
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22nd May 2008, 17:28	#3152
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Anybody here using n73 can you tell me how it fares in low light conditions?
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22nd May 2008, 23:50	#3156
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,379 Thanked: 17,320 Times	Am too tempted to pick it up asap or should i wait n watch for iphone 2? I know it will be lil bulky compared to diamond, but the UI is worth it, then again am not sure apple will let me have all the work flexibility? Surprise me apple please.
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23rd May 2008, 10:33	#3157
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 623 Thanked: 316 Times View My Garage	Diamond rocks. I guess it will blow away the iphone, and am saying this at the risk of getting quite a few replies. I have used the iphone recently and what it does it does well and with a lot of style, but cannot take away the fact that it does not do a lot of things that heavy users want. The Iphone is still one of the best looking phones with one of the coolest interfaces, but on the functionality side it takes a hit. Well will have to wait for iphone v2 before I add anything more and risk it How come the diamond is cheaper than the touch cruise?? The cruise sells for around 31k. Last edited by mav2000 : 23rd May 2008 at 10:36.
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23rd May 2008, 10:46	#3158
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 989 Thanked: 265 Times	Given a choice between the apple iphone and htc diamond, my money would go to the diamond, hands down. I say this because: 1. the iPhone needs atleast 3-4 makeovers to become usable! It does not have a bt stack till now! What else can one expect!! 2. the diamond is on WM and you can do wonders with it. I would choose Nokia over any other manufacturer any day. My ultimate phone would be the E90 with Windows Mobile! The only flaw I could find with the diamond is that its storage is limited to 4GB. HTC for God's sake, we have SD Cards which are 8GB!! @Mav: the Cruise is not locked to an operator, thus 31k. The diamond would be operator locked. @Jaggu: The only thing which I think Apple will announce on 9th June would be the 3G iPhone and probably its availability in a lot more countries and un-locked iPhones. Maybe a higher capacity iPhone.
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23rd May 2008, 11:00	#3159
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 623 Thanked: 316 Times View My Garage	Hi Sumit there seems to be no news on the airtel website regarding the diamond, but then again lets wait and see. i currently use airtel so dont have a problem of going in for the diamond, but would that mean we have to choose a new package from airtel or what?
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23rd May 2008, 12:59	#3160
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,379 Thanked: 17,320 Times	Checked with the guy who got me Touch before it was launched locally, will have to wait till June 20th kinds if i need to purchase the Diamond. So i guess, i have time to get some feedback on iphone 2 also <wifee is very happy with the delay, that i didnt just go pick it up yet!> am carrying the phone, pack and bills in my car :( so should i sell now or wait he he
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23rd May 2008, 16:32	#3161
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,608 Thanked: 1,884 Times View My Garage	Does anyone own a W610 ?? Does it have any additional features to W810 other than the design??
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basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Lg Ks20 Guys, I tried searching this thread about the LG KS20... have anyone used it or know anything more than you can find in the internet... I am considering buying this one... Its sold at around 18 to 20K by various retailers in India... Review at GMSArena LG KS20 review: Fashion Pocket PC - GSMArena.com
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24th May 2008, 07:22	#3164
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,675 Times	souljah, SE is not flimsy, but battery life is 1.5-2 days at uber sipping feature wise it can trump nokia anyday at a similar price like 10k vs 13k for n73 still. if you wanna compare pics, check xbhp's rajasthan triplog and pokemo's blr-rohtang triplog (posted earlier in this thread only by me!)
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