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

NetfreakBombay · 19th July 2008, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by F50

Which is a good phone for around 5.5k-6k? Bluetooth, FM & Cam are must.

Looked at Nokia 5200? Costs 5k, Had GPRS_EDGE, Blutooth, FM etc. But camera is very basic (640 * 480)

Nokia - Nokia 5200 - Products - Find products

heavy_foot · 19th July 2008, 22:50

There is an annoying issue with my N82, when ever i make a call and disconnect a flash msg comes on the screen with the last call charge and the balance on my prepaid account and i get the SMS alert tone. I used to get this msg on my E50 too, but it never played the sms alert ringtone. Does anyone know how to turn this off?

F50 · 20th July 2008, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by manikjeet

its a good cell but doesn't record videos its the only con

it retails for 6.8k

take a look at 3110 classic

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Looked at Nokia 5200? Costs 5k, Had GPRS_EDGE, Blutooth, FM etc. But camera is very basic (640 * 480)

Nokia - Nokia 5200 - Products - Find products

Thanks guys!! Bought 3120C for 7.2k.

DCEite · 21st July 2008, 13:14

Looking for a phone in 13-14k range.
Need not be a business phone. However, decent camera and big screen is desirable.
Please suggest.

karanraheja · 21st July 2008, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

Looking for a phone in 13-14k range.
Need not be a business phone. However, decent camera and big screen is desirable.
Please suggest.

Try Looking at Nokia E61i. Though its 3-4k more expensive . I think it ll fit your bill. E51 would have been recommended but the screen aint that big !

DCEite · 21st July 2008, 14:26

I am looking at SE 510i, Nokia N81 and MotoRokr E8.
Which one would you suggest?

karanraheja · 21st July 2008, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

I am looking at SE 510i, Nokia N81 and MotoRokr E8.
Which one would you suggest?

Nokia N81 would be my best bet among the three !!!

extreme_torque · 21st July 2008, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

I am looking at SE 510i, Nokia N81 and MotoRokr E8.
Which one would you suggest?

@DCEite... Dont even think of the Moto Rokr E8. I dont know how and why can they praise the sound quality of this phone. It sounds absolutely pathetic. My friend was given one by motorola as a beta product and I sampled it. The sound quality by far is the worse I have experienced on a music oriented device. On the plus sides are the look but then again UI and the ipod like touch wheel left a lot to be desired.
Go for the N81, its by far the best music phone available in the market.

MC Mayank · 21st July 2008, 15:13

I am testing out the gps on my n95 8gb for the first time. I want to be able to use it without accessing gprs for data. I went about Bangalore yesterday and Nokia maps was pretty good but some of the inside lanes around the HAL area were not present in the maps.

I have been reading about this map loader utility. Here are my questions:
1. Does the Nokia Map Loader contain maps that are not already pre loaded on the n95 8gb?
2. I downloaded and installed the map loader but it gives an error message on startup "The PC Site version installed on your PC is not compatible with Map Loader. Please update your PC Suite Software" My PC Suite is the latest version. I don't know why I continue to get this error message. I actually downloaded the map loader utility twice and re installed to double check.

My other question is to the folks who are using some third party maps like satguide/mapmyindia etc. Do these come with voice guided navigation and which are the ones that require no access to the net? Also, how easy is it to install these?

NetfreakBombay · 21st July 2008, 15:22

Uninstall PC Suite / Map loader from you PC.

Download N Series version of PC Suite from nseries.com.

It is the same software, but it comes bundled with Map loader + Nokia Photos + other things.

Since everything is in the same package, this kind of configuration problem should nto occur.

Mapmyindia.com also has voice navigation. Most navigation packages would not rely on net.

s0uljah · 21st July 2008, 17:15

Guys whats the deal with the n82 keypad ? Im talking about the backlight is it good enough to see in the dark. The reason I asked is I was just in a store fiddling with it and it didnt seem very bright.

More or less decided on the n82, also the se960i looks hot but then im a nokia dude and symbian is sort of hard to beat.

extreme_torque · 21st July 2008, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Guys whats the deal with the n82 keypad ? Im talking about the backlight is it good enough to see in the dark. The reason I asked is I was just in a store fiddling with it and it didnt seem very bright.

More or less decided on the n82, also the se960i looks hot but then im a nokia dude and symbian is sort of hard to beat.

Yes, I have no problems seeing the keypad in the dark at all. Go ahead and buy it... its wonderful phone.

mav2000 · 21st July 2008, 17:37

Hi Guys, Any news on the Iphone launch date in India. Am getting withdrawal pangs as I want to buy a new phone, but am stuck between the iphone and the diamond

Proxima · 21st July 2008, 18:26

Guys, I just got (not bought) a Nokia 8800 Sirocco. The features are like a 4k Rs phone but it sure looks good.

Nokia 8800 Sirocco - Full phone specifications

Mission_Safari · 21st July 2008, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proxima

Guys, I just got (not bought) a Nokia 8800 Sirocco. The features are like a 4k Rs phone but it sure looks good.

Nokia 8800 Sirocco - Full phone specifications

How much did it cost you?

19th July 2008, 22:50	#3542
heavy_foot BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai/LDN Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 174 Times	There is an annoying issue with my N82, when ever i make a call and disconnect a flash msg comes on the screen with the last call charge and the balance on my prepaid account and i get the SMS alert tone. I used to get this msg on my E50 too, but it never played the sms alert ringtone. Does anyone know how to turn this off?
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21st July 2008, 13:14	#3544
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,590 Thanked: 3,483 Times	Looking for a phone in 13-14k range. Need not be a business phone. However, decent camera and big screen is desirable. Please suggest. Last edited by DCEite : 21st July 2008 at 13:17.
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21st July 2008, 14:26	#3546
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,590 Thanked: 3,483 Times	I am looking at SE 510i, Nokia N81 and MotoRokr E8. Which one would you suggest?
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21st July 2008, 15:13	#3549
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	I am testing out the gps on my n95 8gb for the first time. I want to be able to use it without accessing gprs for data. I went about Bangalore yesterday and Nokia maps was pretty good but some of the inside lanes around the HAL area were not present in the maps. I have been reading about this map loader utility. Here are my questions: 1. Does the Nokia Map Loader contain maps that are not already pre loaded on the n95 8gb? 2. I downloaded and installed the map loader but it gives an error message on startup "The PC Site version installed on your PC is not compatible with Map Loader. Please update your PC Suite Software" My PC Suite is the latest version. I don't know why I continue to get this error message. I actually downloaded the map loader utility twice and re installed to double check. My other question is to the folks who are using some third party maps like satguide/mapmyindia etc. Do these come with voice guided navigation and which are the ones that require no access to the net? Also, how easy is it to install these?
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21st July 2008, 15:22	#3550
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,128 Times	Uninstall PC Suite / Map loader from you PC. Download N Series version of PC Suite from nseries.com. It is the same software, but it comes bundled with Map loader + Nokia Photos + other things. Since everything is in the same package, this kind of configuration problem should nto occur. Mapmyindia.com also has voice navigation. Most navigation packages would not rely on net.
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21st July 2008, 17:15	#3551
s0uljah Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 2,222 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Guys whats the deal with the n82 keypad ? Im talking about the backlight is it good enough to see in the dark. The reason I asked is I was just in a store fiddling with it and it didnt seem very bright. More or less decided on the n82, also the se960i looks hot but then im a nokia dude and symbian is sort of hard to beat.
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21st July 2008, 17:37	#3553
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 623 Thanked: 316 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, Any news on the Iphone launch date in India. Am getting withdrawal pangs as I want to buy a new phone, but am stuck between the iphone and the diamond
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21st July 2008, 18:26	#3554
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 934 Thanked: 384 Times	Guys, I just got (not bought) a Nokia 8800 Sirocco. The features are like a 4k Rs phone but it sure looks good. Nokia 8800 Sirocco - Full phone specifications
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