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

luvjascha · 5th September 2006, 03:28

Thanks, but I'd feel more comfortable with either a Sony Ericsson, or a Nokia, than any other brand.
BTW, how much does the V3i run for?

khanak · 5th September 2006, 03:31

Nokia 3120 - sturdy, rugged phone with decent features nd its around 5k so thts good value too

luvjascha · 5th September 2006, 03:46

Yeah, the phone sort of looks very ordinary, albeit it has decent features.

Could someone list the models of both, Sony Ericsson and Nokia, that sell for 10K or a little under that?

Samurai · 5th September 2006, 09:35

Just purchased N73 for 25K. This is currently ranked number one in both gsmarena and mobilmanic, which I figured to be cool enough. I went to the dealer looking for E60, but when I held it in hand, it was much bigger than expected. Then he showed me just arrived N73 and it was smaller and better. I came back, read all the reviews I could find on N73 for two days. Yesterday I wrote the cheque.

Getting a little frustrated with setting up browsing, so far I can only connect to Airtel live page. How does one setup packet data with Airtel connection, anybody done this with N series with Airtel?

satish_appasani · 5th September 2006, 10:40

Hi Samurai.

Congrats on the new phone. Before you can access the GPRS through your mobile, you should active GPRS for your number. Call 121 for details. The unlimited plan costs Rs.499 / month. There is a new plan 199 / month and the limit is 100 MB /month. I feel the later should be good enough for checking mails and little surfing on the go. They take maximum of 4 hours to activate GPRS.

Once you activate the GPRS, airtel automatically sends configuration details to your phone. If not this is how you have to do. I have done this on my Nokia 6101. Configuring your phone should be different from mine.

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Edit Active Access Point > Packet data access point.

2. In the access point set the field to airtelgprs.com

3. Click Ok and go to Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Active Access Point. Make sure that Active access point is set to the same one that you have configured earlier.

This should work.

Samurai · 5th September 2006, 12:42

Thanks Satish, but things appear to be different in Karnataka. I already have GPRS, that explains why I can access Airtel Live. Today I found out more about it via horse's (Airtel) mouth. In Karnataka GPRS service allows only access to Airtel Live and Yahoo mail. If I want regular browsing to WWW, I need EDGE service at 43kpbs. I am switching from GPRS to EDGE service ASAP.

normally_crazy · 5th September 2006, 12:42

Go with Nokia - whats your budget ? And as for the service provider , I find Airtel to be much much better than Hutch and I have been using Hutch since 8 years now.

satish_appasani · 5th September 2006, 13:18

I think there is a difference between able to access Airtel live and other sites. Earlier i was able to access Airtel live but not other sites. I am able to access other sites only after enabling gprs.

Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

Samurai · 5th September 2006, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

Are you sure you are not referrring to the IR speed between the mobile and the PC?

BTW, I want to browse from the mobile, not from PC connected to the mobile.

iraghava · 5th September 2006, 13:47

I have been researching on the E50 and it seems like a good phone to replace the 6310i. Does anybody have an idea if it's available in Delhi & at what price??

viper · 5th September 2006, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

I have been researching on the E50 and it seems like a good phone to replace the 6310i. Does anybody have an idea if it's available in Delhi & at what price??

Hey,

Just inquired it costs approx 13.5k in Mumbai.

Viper

Steeroid · 5th September 2006, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I think there is a difference between able to access Airtel live and other sites. Earlier i was able to access Airtel live but not other sites. I am able to access other sites only after enabling gprs.

Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.

Airtel live gives you limited browsing capabilities. For full internet access you will have to subscribe to Mobile Office.

Use USB to connect the laptop to mobile - if you're browsing on your laptop - and you will see better speeds.

fb1 · 5th September 2006, 14:33

here is my phone sony ericcsson w300i walkman phone, 200 mb memory... awesome mp3 quality on headphones... loud on speakers.. decent cam... good screen... best plus point is the battery life.. it has the best battery life in all the Sony phones... costs around 9,700

mayanktyagi · 5th September 2006, 15:03

Hi I do own a SE W700i, it's a fabulous phone with 2MP camera which produces fantastic fotos. Has 256 MB memory(upgradable), lovely phone try it before making your final choice.

iraghava · 5th September 2006, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper

Hey,

Just inquired it costs approx 13.5k in Mumbai.

Viper

Hey Viper thanks, will try & find out how much it's for here.

5th September 2006, 03:28	#886
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks, but I'd feel more comfortable with either a Sony Ericsson, or a Nokia, than any other brand. BTW, how much does the V3i run for?
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5th September 2006, 03:31	#887
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Nokia 3120 - sturdy, rugged phone with decent features nd its around 5k so thts good value too
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5th September 2006, 03:46	#888
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Yeah, the phone sort of looks very ordinary, albeit it has decent features. Could someone list the models of both, Sony Ericsson and Nokia, that sell for 10K or a little under that?
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5th September 2006, 09:35	#889
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,832 Thanked: 45,623 Times View My Garage	Just purchased N73 for 25K. This is currently ranked number one in both gsmarena and mobilmanic, which I figured to be cool enough. I went to the dealer looking for E60, but when I held it in hand, it was much bigger than expected. Then he showed me just arrived N73 and it was smaller and better. I came back, read all the reviews I could find on N73 for two days. Yesterday I wrote the cheque. Getting a little frustrated with setting up browsing, so far I can only connect to Airtel live page. How does one setup packet data with Airtel connection, anybody done this with N series with Airtel?
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5th September 2006, 10:40	#890
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Hi Samurai. Congrats on the new phone. Before you can access the GPRS through your mobile, you should active GPRS for your number. Call 121 for details. The unlimited plan costs Rs.499 / month. There is a new plan 199 / month and the limit is 100 MB /month. I feel the later should be good enough for checking mails and little surfing on the go. They take maximum of 4 hours to activate GPRS. Once you activate the GPRS, airtel automatically sends configuration details to your phone. If not this is how you have to do. I have done this on my Nokia 6101. Configuring your phone should be different from mine. 1. Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Edit Active Access Point > Packet data access point. 2. In the access point set the field to airtelgprs.com 3. Click Ok and go to Go to Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Packet Data > Packet Data Settings > Active Access Point. Make sure that Active access point is set to the same one that you have configured earlier. This should work.
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5th September 2006, 12:42	#891
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,832 Thanked: 45,623 Times View My Garage	Thanks Satish, but things appear to be different in Karnataka. I already have GPRS, that explains why I can access Airtel Live. Today I found out more about it via horse's (Airtel) mouth. In Karnataka GPRS service allows only access to Airtel Live and Yahoo mail. If I want regular browsing to WWW, I need EDGE service at 43kpbs. I am switching from GPRS to EDGE service ASAP.
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5th September 2006, 12:42	#892
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Go with Nokia - whats your budget ? And as for the service provider , I find Airtel to be much much better than Hutch and I have been using Hutch since 8 years now.
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5th September 2006, 13:18	#893
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I think there is a difference between able to access Airtel live and other sites. Earlier i was able to access Airtel live but not other sites. I am able to access other sites only after enabling gprs. Does Edge give you only 43 Kbps? Last time when i connected my laptop to net using GPRS on mobile phone, i recorded download speeds of 115 Kbps. I was also using only IR to connect laptop to mobile.
	() Thanks

5th September 2006, 13:47	#895
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	I have been researching on the E50 and it seems like a good phone to replace the 6310i. Does anybody have an idea if it's available in Delhi & at what price??
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5th September 2006, 14:33	#898
fb1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 186 Thanked: 8 Times	here is my phone sony ericcsson w300i walkman phone, 200 mb memory... awesome mp3 quality on headphones... loud on speakers.. decent cam... good screen... best plus point is the battery life.. it has the best battery life in all the Sony phones... costs around 9,700
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5th September 2006, 15:03	#899
mayanktyagi Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi I do own a SE W700i, it's a fabulous phone with 2MP camera which produces fantastic fotos. Has 256 MB memory(upgradable), lovely phone try it before making your final choice.
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