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

NetfreakBombay · 30th July 2008, 12:37

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

I have a similar query for Symbian OS. If I get Blackberry service activated on a Symbian phone (e.g. Nokia E71), does that mean EGPRS would be always on? How much are the charges for this service?

If your company have its own Blackberry servers (BES), then MTNL is cheapest provider in Mumbai. It will cost just 400 Rs per month for unlimited GPRS / EDGE.

Welcome to MTNL VAS

Otherwise, cost depends on understanding between company and provider (usually between 900 and 500 per month) that depends on number of users.

nishantgandhi · 30th July 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

If your company have its own Blackberry servers (BES), then MTNL is cheapest provider in Mumbai. It will cost just 400 Rs per month for unlimited GPRS / EDGE.

Welcome to MTNL VAS

Otherwise, cost depends on understanding between company and provider (usually between 900 and 500 per month) that depends on number of users.

Company does not have its own BES. What exactly do you mean by "understanding between company and provider"?

All employees in my company (~120) are on Vodafone. So will they give preferential rates for Blackberry service? I checked Voda website and they have the unlimited package for Rs 1099 pm. I guess this will cover the 24x7 GPRS connectivity right? What are the extras on top of this?

NetfreakBombay · 30th July 2008, 13:18

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

All employees in my company (~120) are on Vodafone.

With 120 Employees you will not get any discount. Cost will be around 1000 per month. 1099 package covers 24x7 connectivity.

With 120 connections, it would be cheaper to get your own server + MTNL unlimited package.

DerAlte · 30th July 2008, 19:46

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Originally Posted by shyamhegde

Does push-mail with Exchange server require 'continuous' GPRS connectivity to work? ... Even if I manually disconnect, it re-connects in no time. Just wanted to know if this is normal.

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

I have a similar query for Symbian OS. If I get Blackberry service activated on a Symbian phone (e.g. Nokia E71), does that mean EGPRS would be always on? How much are the charges for this service?

MS Direct Push keeps an SSH connection alive for the Push to work. You need to switch off OTA ActiveSync (Direct push uses this) for it to stop reconnecting. BB Connect on WiMo devices also piggy-backs over OTA ActiveSync. Not sure of BB Connect on Nokia.

F50 · 30th July 2008, 22:02

Any one using 6210 Navigator? Any issues in that phone?

And which will be better 6210 Navi vs 5610? On paper 6210 looks good!

DCEite · 30th July 2008, 22:04

Is there any place where i can exchange my old mobile? Does any of Subhiksha/Mobilestore etc. deal in exchange?

shyamhegde · 31st July 2008, 10:52

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Originally Posted by DerAlte

MS Direct Push keeps an SSH connection alive for the Push to work. You need to switch off OTA ActiveSync (Direct push uses this) for it to stop reconnecting.

Thanks DerAlte, that is a useful information indeed.

Let me leave it like this at the moment and see how it goes. I will think of controlling it, if I exceed my data plan.

NetfreakBombay · 31st July 2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Is there any place where i can exchange my old mobile? Does any of Subhiksha/Mobilestore etc. deal in exchange?

Subhiksha will buy your old mobile. But your corner shop might give yo ubest rates for the mobile. Buy from Subhiksha and sell at some small shop.

nishantgandhi · 31st July 2008, 11:28

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Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Subhiksha will buy your old mobile. But your corner shop might give yo ubest rates for the mobile. Buy from Subhiksha and sell at some small shop.

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Is there any place where i can exchange my old mobile? Does any of Subhiksha/Mobilestore etc. deal in exchange?

The Mobile Store/Subhiskha will exchange but will give a very low price. e.g. I was offered 2k for my 10 month old Nokia E50, which I otherwise managed to sell for 4.5k through ebay.

The other option - as netfreak suggested is your friendly neighborhood mobile wallah

MC Mayank · 31st July 2008, 20:16

Guys, anyone got the latest scoop on Google's android development and the HTC Dream launch dates?

Raja · 1st August 2008, 18:06

I am looking at selling my three month old Nokia E51, how much should I realistically expect to get for it?
(As new condition, with bill and nine months warranty).
I am looking at replacing it with a HTC Touch (I just can't get on with S60). Is it still worth buying at approx Rs14K?

nishantgandhi · 1st August 2008, 18:37

Guys, could you help me with reviews on Nokia 5610 (slider), 5310 and the new SE G700? How is the battery life of 5610 and SE 700 specifically?

Also, is the N73 still a good buy at 11k? I had the first batch of N73/N80 and despite software/firmware upgrades, it was giving some trouble or the other (hangs at times etc). Is that still a reality?

I am looking to buy a phone for my wife. As basic as possible, as she doesnt fancy gadgets as much as I do.
1. Budget - 10k +/-2k
2. Features needed - good battery life, decent camera (2 MP would do)
3. Preference would be Nokia, unless SE has come up with a brilliant phone in that range

Mugen_Power · 1st August 2008, 23:52

Today I bought Nokia E71.

It is very light phone compare to E61i, and very fast.

deathwalkr · 2nd August 2008, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Guys, could you help me with reviews on Nokia 5610 (slider), 5310 and the new SE G700? How is the battery life of 5610 and SE 700 specifically?

Also, is the N73 still a good buy at 11k? I had the first batch of N73/N80 and despite software/firmware upgrades, it was giving some trouble or the other (hangs at times etc). Is that still a reality?

I am looking to buy a phone for my wife. As basic as possible, as she doesnt fancy gadgets as much as I do.
1. Budget - 10k +/-2k
2. Features needed - good battery life, decent camera (2 MP would do)
3. Preference would be Nokia, unless SE has come up with a brilliant phone in that range

Why don't you check Motorola's U9? its a nice phone for ladies.i got my wife one and she loves it.

check it out

shuvd · 4th August 2008, 20:19

Gurus, please suggest a good PDA phone. Windows based.

30th July 2008, 22:02	#3590
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 103 Times	Any one using 6210 Navigator? Any issues in that phone? And which will be better 6210 Navi vs 5610? On paper 6210 looks good!
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30th July 2008, 22:04	#3591
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,590 Thanked: 3,483 Times	Is there any place where i can exchange my old mobile? Does any of Subhiksha/Mobilestore etc. deal in exchange?
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31st July 2008, 20:16	#3595
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	Guys, anyone got the latest scoop on Google's android development and the HTC Dream launch dates?
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1st August 2008, 18:06	#3596
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 70 Times	Resale price of Nokia E51 I am looking at selling my three month old Nokia E51, how much should I realistically expect to get for it? (As new condition, with bill and nine months warranty). I am looking at replacing it with a HTC Touch (I just can't get on with S60). Is it still worth buying at approx Rs14K?
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1st August 2008, 18:37	#3597
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,223 Thanked: 156 Times	Guys, could you help me with reviews on Nokia 5610 (slider), 5310 and the new SE G700? How is the battery life of 5610 and SE 700 specifically? Also, is the N73 still a good buy at 11k? I had the first batch of N73/N80 and despite software/firmware upgrades, it was giving some trouble or the other (hangs at times etc). Is that still a reality? I am looking to buy a phone for my wife. As basic as possible, as she doesnt fancy gadgets as much as I do. 1. Budget - 10k +/-2k 2. Features needed - good battery life, decent camera (2 MP would do) 3. Preference would be Nokia, unless SE has come up with a brilliant phone in that range
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1st August 2008, 23:52	#3598
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 19 Times	Today I bought Nokia E71. It is very light phone compare to E61i, and very fast.
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4th August 2008, 20:19	#3600
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Gurus, please suggest a good PDA phone. Windows based.
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