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

Mugen_Power · 3rd April 2009, 00:50

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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza

so there is a 3 day offer on the E71..they are quoting 18700 for it. 17000 for the 5800XM and 12450 for the E63. Which one should i choose!!!! ???

If budget permits go for E71.

CaliAtenza · 3rd April 2009, 01:08

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Originally Posted by aZa

Cali either the E71 or the E63. Leave out the 5800XM

yeah the 5800XM is out. The only thing i would like about the E71 over the E63 is the slimness and the sexy looks but the E63 is fine too. I dont need GPS and i have a canon 10.1 MP digi so the phone cam is of little consequence to me. The E63 is damn cheap though

. One question, is the screen size of the 71 and 63 the same?

hydrashok · 3rd April 2009, 09:58

@caliatenza, I'd suggest the E63, if you don't want GPS. The E63 is a bit thicker than the E71. The E63 has a (very well built) plastic body, but the E71 has a very sold metal body.

Some reviews say that the E63's screen is a few mm smaller than the E71's screen. I don't think that much difference (if at all it is there) should really influence the decision. The E63 is great value for money at that price.

deetee · 3rd April 2009, 10:29

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Originally Posted by deetee

And finally time(err! a need) has come to move on from Nokia 6630
So , I shortlisted:
1.) Nokia E61-
2.)Asus P527- So, please suggest , within this budget ,if any other alternative exists.

And now am considering Samsung i780 also, a very good all-rounder ,atleast on paper.
Opinions/advice on Sam'ng i780 please.

bblost · 3rd April 2009, 10:35

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Originally Posted by deetee

Requesting you a li'l more info:
1.)Does the USB data cable charge the phone when connected to PC?
2.)Does Satguide maps work when you go out of Hyd( I know you might not have tested that yet but just out of curiosity)

Satguide + Asus FAQ
Window Mobile Phone | Mobile Phone Navigation | Pocket PC software
AsusFaqs.pdf

Answers:
1.)Does the USB data cable charge the phone when connected to PC?
Yes.

2.)Does Satguide maps work when you go out of Hyd( I know you might not have tested that yet but just out of curiosity)
http://www.satguide.in/city-maps.aspx
It is supposed to cover about 200 cities in all.
I am travelling to Chennai next weekend. Will be testing it around there.

aZa · 4th April 2009, 01:52

Hydra the screen isn't smaller its slightly recessed into the phone in E63 while E71 its flush.

CaliAtenza · 4th April 2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by aZa

Hydra the screen isn't smaller its slightly recessed into the phone in E63 while E71 its flush.

oh so thats why it appears to be smaller. hmmn i didnt notice that. I think ive decided more or less to get the E63 but the european website says there is a black color one available...is that available here as well?

deetee · 4th April 2009, 22:40

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Originally Posted by deetee

And now am considering Samsung i780 also, a very good all-rounder ,atleast on paper.
Opinions/advice on Sam'ng i780 please.

Update: bought the E63 . WinMo was colorful and stylish but am not patient enough for the 64 mb RAM.
E63 on the other hand is young and charming.
BTW, nokia did an excellent job with the browser. Opera is no match.

CaliAtenza · 5th April 2009, 08:22

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Originally Posted by deetee

Update: bought the E63 . WinMo was colorful and stylish but am not patient enough for the 64 mb RAM.
E63 on the other hand is young and charming.
BTW, nokia did an excellent job with the browser. Opera is no match.

i think im gonna go for the E63 as well...but the 71 with its looks is soooo tempting...

deetee · 5th April 2009, 10:30

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Originally Posted by CaliAtenza

i think im gonna go for the E63 as well...but the 71 with its looks is soooo tempting...

Yes,E71 sure looks quite good, but there is a price you pay for that.
So, if you don't mind that extra 7K, go get it.
For me, a secondary camera ,HSCDPA and A-GPS ( and a steel shell too)for additional 7K is not needed in near future. So,I settled with E63.

IMHO, if one is not too keen about S60 UI, around 19K asus P565 with 800Mhz processor and 128MB ram is the best smartphone out there.
At 17.5K Samsung i780 too is good,but again a windows phone.

CaliAtenza · 5th April 2009, 10:47

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Originally Posted by deetee

Yes,E71 sure looks quite good, but there is a price you pay for that.
So, if you don't mind that extra 7K, go get it.
For me, a secondary camera ,HSCDPA and A-GPS ( and a steel shell too)for additional 7K is not needed in near future. So,I settled with E63.

IMHO, if one is not too keen about S60 UI, around 19K asus P565 with 800Mhz processor and 128MB ram is the best smartphone out there.
At 17.5K Samsung i780 too is good,but again a windows phone.

the only reason i would get the 71 is for the looks..i dont need the GPS.i dont need HSDPA or hte secondary camera. But u also have to consider resale value as well...

luvjascha · 5th April 2009, 10:55

Looks like you have your mind set on the E71.

Other than the metal casing, GPS and the 3.2 MP camera, the E63 is just as good a phone!

BTW, you could find your way in the dark with the E63

CaliAtenza · 5th April 2009, 11:03

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Originally Posted by luvjascha

Looks like you have your mind set on the E71.

Other than the metal casing, GPS and the 3.2 MP camera, the E63 is just as good a phone!

BTW, you could find your way in the dark with the E63

actually my mind isnt set on the E71...i need to compare both in the store side by side..and then make a final decision. There is a black E71 available as well though

Proxima · 6th April 2009, 19:01

There is a buy one get one free offer from Vodafone for the Blackberry Pearl 8100. It is thus 21990 for 2, approx 11k per phone. Is it any good?

abhibh · 6th April 2009, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Proxima

There is a buy one get one free offer from Vodafone for the Blackberry Pearl 8100. It is thus 21990 for 2, approx 11k per phone. Is it any good?

Well seems like a good offer.

Check the specs here:
BlackBerry Pearl Smartphones - BlackBerry Pearl 8100 - 8130 & More at BlackBerry.com

I have used only 2 blackberry phones till now and they were quiet fast. NO lag or hangups.

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hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	@caliatenza, I'd suggest the E63, if you don't want GPS. The E63 is a bit thicker than the E71. The E63 has a (very well built) plastic body, but the E71 has a very sold metal body. Some reviews say that the E63's screen is a few mm smaller than the E71's screen. I don't think that much difference (if at all it is there) should really influence the decision. The E63 is great value for money at that price.
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4th April 2009, 01:52	#4491
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Hydra the screen isn't smaller its slightly recessed into the phone in E63 while E71 its flush.
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luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Looks like you have your mind set on the E71. Other than the metal casing, GPS and the 3.2 MP camera, the E63 is just as good a phone! BTW, you could find your way in the dark with the E63 Last edited by luvjascha : 5th April 2009 at 10:57.
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6th April 2009, 19:01	#4499
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 917 Thanked: 311 Times	There is a buy one get one free offer from Vodafone for the Blackberry Pearl 8100. It is thus 21990 for 2, approx 11k per phone. Is it any good?
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