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

bharanidharang · 23rd January 2009, 10:05

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Originally Posted by finneyp

I got my HTC Tytn II last week.

I am mightly impressed with this PDA phone, can be called a baby laptop.

A brief review:

A 2.8 inch TFT Touchflo screen is a delight to work on.
The slide-out QWERTY keyboard is very convenient to type long sms & emails.
Has Windows mobile os, after working on Windows for years, it was easy to move onto a Win based mobile.
Has MS Office (Word, Excel & Powerpt), so we can open, edit docs on the go.
Has a 3 MP Autofocus camera.
Wifi connectivity is a boon.
Bonus: Got free SatNav Navigation software with the phone (a offer by SatGuide).

Am yet to try out all the features of this awesome phone.

how much did you pay ?

karanraheja · 23rd January 2009, 10:18

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Originally Posted by ankitahuja

Guys is the new Nokia E51 available in India? This one comes without camera. I heard it's available in the US and Singapore.

Any clues on this? Heard the price is also around INR 15k

I havent heard of the non camera one yet. As Nishant mentioned its better to go for a fully loaded E51 around 10k. Also if you need a smart phone i think E 63 should be a good option for your budget.

supremeBaleno · 23rd January 2009, 11:17

A query for the cellphone experts here.

How much better is the 3MP cam in a Nokia phone than their 2MP cam ?
Nokia phones with 2MP cam are available around 6-7K, while the 3MP N73-M is priced
around double that at 13K. So am confused whether it is worth paying that much premium for another 1MP of resolution.

My expectation from the cam is basic photos, which can be printed maxi without pixelisation. Is this possible with a 2MP phone ?

P.S. : I usually use only a basic Motorola phone - just to make/receive calls. For taking snaps, I carry around a compact Fujicam. But since the cam conked out, I was thinking of clubbing phone and cam together and thus the idea of getting a camera-phone.

ankitahuja · 23rd January 2009, 11:55

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Why would you want a camera-less E51 at 15k, when a fully loaded E51 retails for under 10k?

Quote:

Originally Posted by karanraheja

I havent heard of the non camera one yet. As Nishant mentioned its better to go for a fully loaded E51 around 10k. Also if you need a smart phone i think E 63 should be a good option for your budget.

I'll start to answer with a smile

I asked for a friend who's office does NOT allow camera phones inside the premises. Well, neither does mine. What else can I say? Does E63 have a camera? Price?

finneyp · 23rd January 2009, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Rocky_Balboa

Wonderful decision FinneyP.
so how are You managing to carry Your lappy

Thanks Rocky, I am carrying the phone in the pouch provided by HTC, which is pretty good.

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

how much did you pay ?

I paid 26K.

Proxima · 24th January 2009, 15:12

Guys, is the E63 the phone for surfing below 15k? Please advice. Need to get one asap.

ms001 · 27th January 2009, 10:41

got my self the NOKIA TUBE aka 5800 express music
cool phone, feature packed , the interface is fresh and new, screen clarity is amazing.

devarshi84 · 27th January 2009, 11:26

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

A query for the cellphone experts here.

How much better is the 3MP cam in a Nokia phone than their 2MP cam ?
Nokia phones with 2MP cam are available around 6-7K, while the 3MP N73-M is priced
around double that at 13K. So am confused whether it is worth paying that much premium for another 1MP of resolution.

My expectation from the cam is basic photos, which can be printed maxi without pixelisation. Is this possible with a 2MP phone ?

P.S. : I usually use only a basic Motorola phone - just to make/receive calls. For taking snaps, I carry around a compact Fujicam. But since the cam conked out, I was thinking of clubbing phone and cam together and thus the idea of getting a camera-phone.

Even a 5mp camera phone is not close in quality to a 3.2 mp digital camera. But if you really want a 3mp camera phone. better buy a Sonyericsson. I had a motorola Z6 which had an excellent but basic 2mp camera. But to print I would recommend a 3.2mp camera K790 from sonyericsson which is available for about 10 grands if I remember corectly.

NetfreakBombay · 27th January 2009, 12:46

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

My expectation from the cam is basic photos, which can be printed maxi without pixelisation. Is this possible with a 2MP phone ?

There are other things like Flash, autofocus that play a role here.

One way of comparison would be to hit Cell phone review sites and get sample images shot from 2 MP cell phones as well as 3 MP ones.

Print both and see for yourself if difference is worth.

five46 · 2nd February 2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

But to print I would recommend a 3.2mp camera K790 from sonyericsson which is available for about 10 grands if I remember corectly.

I think SE has stopped producing K790i, may be available if in stock. You may also consider the SE K810i which comes with a secondary VGA cam for video calling (just in case

), and is priced around 10.3K.

vvrchandra · 2nd February 2009, 22:22

Can any one using Nokia E71, tell me how to navigate i.e. how to use the GPS along with the navigaton software provided?

gendarmee · 2nd February 2009, 22:45

Is it possible to get 3rd party camera s/w for E71. it nokia cam seems to love snapping at high ISO is programmed to do only that. no ISO field on the EXIF data though neither is there control over ISO under camera settings.

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Originally Posted by vvrchandra

Can any one using Nokia E71, tell me how to navigate i.e. how to use the GPS along with the navigaton software provided?

I have the very same question.

mail4ajo · 3rd February 2009, 13:18

I am looking for a premium hard leather case for my Nokia E51. The OE case has reached its life. Was very durable and protects the phone from some hard crashes. Issue is its starting peeling its skin. I have prolonged its life using different methods, I am not able to source a compact premium case. Please let me know if you have any suggestions

phamilyman · 3rd February 2009, 13:24

SE K790i was 9.2k in karolbagh as far back as august - if today, should be reasonably under 9k

CaliAtenza · 3rd February 2009, 17:26

Hey guys i wanna sell my n73 here in bang. Went over to the local nokia priority dealer..they said i could get 6300rs in an exchange. Phone is more than 2 years old.. Where can i sell my phone?

23rd January 2009, 11:17	#4263
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,677 Thanked: 2,907 Times View My Garage	A query for the cellphone experts here. How much better is the 3MP cam in a Nokia phone than their 2MP cam ? Nokia phones with 2MP cam are available around 6-7K, while the 3MP N73-M is priced around double that at 13K. So am confused whether it is worth paying that much premium for another 1MP of resolution. My expectation from the cam is basic photos, which can be printed maxi without pixelisation. Is this possible with a 2MP phone ? P.S. : I usually use only a basic Motorola phone - just to make/receive calls. For taking snaps, I carry around a compact Fujicam. But since the cam conked out, I was thinking of clubbing phone and cam together and thus the idea of getting a camera-phone.
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24th January 2009, 15:12	#4266
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 934 Thanked: 384 Times	Guys, is the E63 the phone for surfing below 15k? Please advice. Need to get one asap.
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27th January 2009, 10:41	#4267
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,031 Thanked: 305 Times	got my self the NOKIA TUBE aka 5800 express music cool phone, feature packed , the interface is fresh and new, screen clarity is amazing.
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2nd February 2009, 22:22	#4271
vvrchandra BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vijayawada-AP Posts: 369 Thanked: 247 Times	Can any one using Nokia E71, tell me how to navigate i.e. how to use the GPS along with the navigaton software provided?
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3rd February 2009, 13:18	#4273
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	I am looking for a premium hard leather case for my Nokia E51. The OE case has reached its life. Was very durable and protects the phone from some hard crashes. Issue is its starting peeling its skin. I have prolonged its life using different methods, I am not able to source a compact premium case. Please let me know if you have any suggestions
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3rd February 2009, 13:24	#4274
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	SE K790i was 9.2k in karolbagh as far back as august - if today, should be reasonably under 9k
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3rd February 2009, 17:26	#4275
CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 321 Thanked: 20 Times	Hey guys i wanna sell my n73 here in bang. Went over to the local nokia priority dealer..they said i could get 6300rs in an exchange. Phone is more than 2 years old.. Where can i sell my phone?
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