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

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 1851776)

i got 2 accessories more, namely one extra earphone & a bluetooth headset + FM transmitter.

Looks like a FM receiver, not transmitter. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 1851776)

why this difference? why do they give more accessories in UAE & price it higher?
are both the accessories worth the 2k difference???

If you are not happy with the deal, I would be glad to buy these 2 accessories from you at the price of Rs 2K. I hope that explains it. :D

Rohan

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitk26 (Post 1852006)

Well some things have intangible value and phone accessories are one of them , You have got a Stereo headset with 3.5 MM Jack and a BT headset
its up to you how much value you need to assign to it lol:.

how much do you think would both of them cost if i were to buy it separately?

Quote:

India is a value conscious market so for 2 K more a buyer would seriously think of either reusing a headset lying around or a preexisting BT headset and ditto is the case in US.

ohh, that means UAE is no more a cheaper market for phones!

Quote:

BTW : I did not get the sense of Sony Erricson bundeling in two acessories with very similar use cases together , A clip on BT headset which you can fit on ear makes more sense if you already have a ear bud type Stereo headset

even i was wondering why they have given two earphones. i hate those vacuum type/noise reduction (or whatever they are called) earphones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr (Post 1852344)

Looks like a FM receiver, not transmitter. :)

oops, sorry!

Quote:

If you are not happy with the deal, I would be glad to buy these 2 accessories from you at the price of Rs 2K. I hope that explains it. :D

Rohan

same question, how much are they worth?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil (Post 1852600)

I'm looking to get an iPad, which 3g sim can I buy in Mumbai for it to work ? Anyone tried this?

Apple's new iPad uses a 'Micro' sim card. Theses are smaller than the current mini sim cards that are used in India.
A detailed explanation here:
Apple iPad's 'Micro SIM' explained -- Engadget

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 1843277)

Lol, though i like bebo, thats not the reason for me choosing the X10.

yes, the mods have moved my post here above.

Nice phone. 1GHZ processor( same as in HD2)! Phew.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCR (Post 1845628)

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.clap:

+ 1:thumbs up

Now from a minnow, I just got my Micromax Q5 two days back.

It is a dual sim QWERTY keypad, 2MP camera, Yamaha audio processor and EDGE.

The build, fit and finish is surprisingly good for an Indian phone. The keys are also well laid out.

I will update on the performance in the days to come.

Picture from internet:

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 1852749)

how much do you think would both of them cost if i were to buy it separately?

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 1852749)

even i was wondering why they have given two earphones. i hate those vacuum type/noise reduction (or whatever they are called) earphones.

The cost of just those earphones would be more than Rs 1K per piece if purchased separately from Sony outlet.

You can always connect some other earphones/headphones of your choice through the 3.5mm jack.

Rohan

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas (Post 1852826)

Nice phone. 1GHZ processor( same as in HD2)! Phew.

thanks buddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr (Post 1853578)

These 2 accessories are worth at least Rs 5-6K (approx), if purchased with bill and warranty. In fact, they may not even be available in India. :Frustrati

I had a real tough time trying to locate a similar bluetooth stereo headset in Bangalore. It cost me Rs 3.5K. (Mine doesn't even have FM receiver)

The cost of just those earphones would be more than Rs 1K per piece if purchased separately from Sony outlet.

You can always connect some other earphones/headphones of your choice through the 3.5mm jack.

Rohan

okay, good to hear that. that means i have not been looted! thanks.

i used to use a panasonic earphone earlier with my N95 but the sony earphones are better than that.

any recommendations for better earphones in the range of Rs. 500-600?

Im in a doubt on which one to buy, Samsung SPICA (12K) or Samsung Jet2-8003 (13.5K). Both have very similar features.

However Jet2 has Secondary camera for 3G video calling and also has FM. With Samsung propriety OS.

On the other hand, SPICA has android OS and with that comes various out-of-box apps!

Im totally confused!

Also, any other phone in same range with similar features?

Hey devraj, even i am in the same situation.
The only main disadvantage of Spica is that it does not support Bluetooth file transfer, which ain't a deal breaker for me.
The disadvantage of Jet is that, even though it claims to be smarter than a smartphone, it doesn't support third party apps.
Many dealers here don't even keep Spica in stock as it's sales are very low!
Moreover the Jet has got a far superior AMOLED screen.
So currently i am much more inclined towards the Jet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aman9393 (Post 1853832)

Guess we are in same boat then!

SPICA also doesnt support 3G video calling! Which can be a great deal in another 1-2 yrs of ownership.

However SPICA supports bluetooth file transfer if upgraded to Android 2.1

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004 (Post 1853586)

thanks buddy.

okay, good to hear that. that means i have not been looted! thanks.

i used to use a panasonic earphone earlier with my N95 but the sony earphones are better than that.

any recommendations for better earphones in the range of Rs. 500-600?

Earphones in the range of Rs 500-600 would not sound better than the earphones which you have received along with the X10.

I would recommend buying from a better brand like Sennheiser. Check out their website. Also check the Sony website, they also have decent headphones.

You could also visit a Croma outlet and check out the availability of headphones. In Bangalore, the Croma outlets stock limited models of Sony, Panasonic and Sennheiser earphones.

Rohan