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

shapath · 18th April 2010, 18:52

SamSung S5620 Monte.This one seems to be better featured when compare to Nokia 5230 .This one has Wi-Fi ,3.15 mega pixel ,Turn to mute, Smart unlock, internal memory 200MB vs Nokia 70MB ( refer GSM Arena). price is just under 9K.

Has any one been using this. Looking for users input .Thanks.

extreme_torque · 18th April 2010, 22:46

@shapath --> Nokia 5230 is most importantly a smartphone and also comes with 3g and GPS, a no brainer when compared to Samsung.

shapath · 19th April 2010, 11:02

yeah. But samsung (also) has Wi-Fi, GPS receiver with A-GPS. since i have not used samsung i would like to know the functionality aspect of this samsung .Gsm says "Samsung S5620 Monte is a couple of notches higher than the most popular entry-level touch phones of the day with its 3G and GPS".

Between nokia 5230 and this samsung i would like to pick the best since i donot favour anyone in particular

Rajesh K R · 19th April 2010, 16:24

Guys, i am at present having a MOTO L9 and was thinking to upgrade. Now i would require a clarification.

Whether to go for a GPS enabled mobile phone or a car mounted GPS device like GARMIN etc. Also, i think GPS mobile phone might be cheaper when compared to the GPS navigation device.

Please throw some light and clarify my doubt on the above matter.

MCR · 19th April 2010, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Rajesh K R

Guys, i am at present having a MOTO L9 and was thinking to upgrade. Now i would require a clarification.

Whether to go for a GPS enabled mobile phone or a car mounted GPS device like GARMIN etc. Also, i think GPS mobile phone might be cheaper when compared to the GPS navigation device.

Please throw some light and clarify my doubt on the above matter.

Just go for Nokia N97 Mini or 5800 xpress music. The GPS service provided by Nokia on these two devices is very good. Also N97 Mini now comes with a vacuum pad and holder for using the phone as a GPS device.

amitk26 · 19th April 2010, 19:11

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

* the cable for the charger & USB port is same. so i cannot charge my phone & connect it to my comp simultaneously.

USB is a master slave protocol. As per USB protocol the USB host controller ( built in to PC or other device ) must supply 5V DC power at max 500mA current.

The USB host controller has to be a type A that is it should be able to supply this power. Your phone is a slave or USB Type B device ( every phone /camera/ printer is typeB).

USB connector is 4 pin the outer 2 pin are for positive and Ground and middle two are for the serial data.

So in nutshell when you will connect to PC it will also charge the phone.

ph03n!x · 19th April 2010, 20:37

Those who are planning for the 5800 - note that it does not have a compass built-in. I was looking up the Wikitude app, and apparently it wont work on a phone without a compass. Not sure what other apps / functionality required the compass.

raj_5004 · 20th April 2010, 11:01

@ amitk26: yes buddy, it my mistake. as i have mentioned below, i later realized that. sorry.

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

yes, i checked. even in my phone, while it is connected to the PC with USB, it gets charged.

funda2max · 20th April 2010, 16:58

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Its simple, isn't it?!! Wonder why the blokes at Nokia wont release the firmware neat and proper and keep us from hacking

ph03n!x, Nokia has just released new firmware 31.xxx for E72. Have you checked that out ? I am planning to upgrade tomorrow. In case, you are doing it today, kindly update about the experience. I am sure it will have some major improvements.

ph03n!x · 20th April 2010, 19:48

Hey thanks buddy - is it showing up for your phone? I want to change back to the India region code if am getting the new firmware for it

will try and let ya know!!

funda2max · 20th April 2010, 20:33

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Hey thanks buddy - is it showing up for your phone? I want to change back to the India region code if am getting the new firmware for it

will try and let ya know!!

Yeah, even I use india code to get new firmware. Since I have to take some backup in the phone,I will be doing the firmware upgrade tomorrow morning. Good luck and let me know your experience.

recshenoy · 20th April 2010, 20:40

guys,

which is the cheapest phone to have touch/GPS/Wifi

raj_5004 · 20th April 2010, 20:56

i think the nokia 5233.

ms001 · 20th April 2010, 21:11

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Originally Posted by recshenoy

guys,

which is the cheapest phone to have touch/GPS/Wifi

this is the one i think

Micromax : Products : W900

skdking · 20th April 2010, 21:46

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Originally Posted by funda2max

ph03n!x, Nokia has just released new firmware 31.xxx for E72.

Hey, I too have an E72.

When I cross checked from Nokia's Indian site no such update was indicated.

My E72's Product Code is 0591952.

What gives?

18th April 2010, 18:52	#6136
shapath BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 171 Thanked: 2 Times	Samsung S5620 Monte..any views from users SamSung S5620 Monte.This one seems to be better featured when compare to Nokia 5230 .This one has Wi-Fi ,3.15 mega pixel ,Turn to mute, Smart unlock, internal memory 200MB vs Nokia 70MB ( refer GSM Arena). price is just under 9K. Has any one been using this. Looking for users input .Thanks.
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extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,461 Thanked: 5,535 Times	@shapath --> Nokia 5230 is most importantly a smartphone and also comes with 3g and GPS, a no brainer when compared to Samsung.
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shapath BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 171 Thanked: 2 Times	yeah. But samsung (also) has Wi-Fi, GPS receiver with A-GPS. since i have not used samsung i would like to know the functionality aspect of this samsung .Gsm says "Samsung S5620 Monte is a couple of notches higher than the most popular entry-level touch phones of the day with its 3G and GPS". Between nokia 5230 and this samsung i would like to pick the best since i donot favour anyone in particular
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Rajesh K R BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 406 Thanked: 97 Times	Guys, i am at present having a MOTO L9 and was thinking to upgrade. Now i would require a clarification. Whether to go for a GPS enabled mobile phone or a car mounted GPS device like GARMIN etc. Also, i think GPS mobile phone might be cheaper when compared to the GPS navigation device. Please throw some light and clarify my doubt on the above matter. Last edited by Rajesh K R : 19th April 2010 at 16:32.
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ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,604 Thanked: 6,166 Times	Those who are planning for the 5800 - note that it does not have a compass built-in. I was looking up the Wikitude app, and apparently it wont work on a phone without a compass. Not sure what other apps / functionality required the compass. Last edited by ph03n!x : 19th April 2010 at 20:39.
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ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,604 Thanked: 6,166 Times	Hey thanks buddy - is it showing up for your phone? I want to change back to the India region code if am getting the new firmware for it will try and let ya know!!
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recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	guys, which is the cheapest phone to have touch/GPS/Wifi
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raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,169 Times	i think the nokia 5233.
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