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DCEite · 19th March 2007, 10:40

I am looking for a mobile with a relatively good camera. It should be atleast 2 MP. Also one of the requirements is that in silent mode, camera should not make the shutter sound (not that i want to take pics of my gf without her consent

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Any suggestions?

tsk1979 · 19th March 2007, 10:53

All nokia camera phones have the option of switching off the shutter sound.
So depending on your budget 2MP phones cost from 12K-40K(3.2MP).
If you go for N series you get 3.2MP camera.

DCEite · 19th March 2007, 10:57

Thanks tsk for replying.
My budget is upto 15k. Of course, the cheaper the better.

So what fits in here?

normally_crazy · 19th March 2007, 11:02

N72 has a 2 MP camera , pretty good quality for a phone camera. Off course for a couple of grand more you can get the Sony 790 that has a 3.2 MP camera.

tsk1979 · 19th March 2007, 11:08

Head of to a multi brand store. Pick up a few phones and see what you like.
There are lot of phones in this range, but what features may be important to you may not be important to me. So choose yourself.
My brand preference is Nokia, Samsung and LG, due to my ownership experience, your may be different.

DCEite · 19th March 2007, 11:14

So if one were to compare the camera specs and camera features of N73 and SEK790, which one takes the cake?
I guess N73 is 3.2 MP?
And how much do they both cost

tsk1979 · 19th March 2007, 11:38

The SE has Image stabilization, for both video and Still imagery.
Nokia has better third party application support(Series 60 has lots of software).

low_bass_makker · 19th March 2007, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by dceite

So if one were to compare the camera specs and camera features of N73 and SEK790, which one takes the cake?
I guess N73 is 3.2 MP?
And how much do they both cost

the sony is also 3.2....

here is a link for the comparison of the carmera.....

LG KG920 vs. SE K800 vs. Nokia N73: One more photo shootout - GSMArena.com

aZa · 19th March 2007, 12:32

tsk : 790i and N73 both have Image stablization only for VIDEO and not still images. I think if you get into the pure photo quality aspect then IMHO 790i/800i is slightly better but as a very all phone + camera + music, N73ME is better.

revtech · 19th March 2007, 14:40

hows the SE Z 710i ? and how is it compared to the W 710i ? whats the difference between the two ?

Akshay1234 · 19th March 2007, 14:43

basically the same. the w710 is part of the walkman series while the z is normal.

rsjaurr · 19th March 2007, 15:15

I am planning to buy a phone with budget of about 10-12k (lower the better).
The main feature i will be interested in is its music capabilties,it should have best sound quality.It should also support biggest size memory card available,at-least 2GB but 4GB will even be better which wont be possible IMO.I would also prefer better looking phone.
camera is optional as i will be buying Canon S3 very soon but i suppose most phone with this budget will have 1.3-2mp camera.
other features like BT stereo/BT/IR/EDGE/3G/Video recording etc are not really necessary.

So basically i have selected SE W700,recently launched SE W610 and LG Dynamite[KG300].The LG300 is in list coz of features it has for the price.W610 looks very nice and with loads of features but it lack mega bass feature[W700 has] and dealer dunno its price.

So guys need your help fast as i am planning to buy it today or tomorrow.
And any idea which phone under 15k is- compatible with at-least 4GB memory card?Is there any?

TIA

devarshi84 · 19th March 2007, 15:30

I would recommend the w700. the package is excellent. Plus its a durable phone too. Sound quality is a virtue like all other Sonyericsson phones. And If I am not wrong there is a scheme going on right now where you get free reebok shoes.

I would vote out LG just because their OS is not as easy and advanced as Sonyericsson. Even the software music player is miles ahead on sonyericsson.

W610 is an option if you are more comfortable with a candy-bar phone. Fitness aplications are a plus on w700.

I would recommend

w700
w610
Lg

in that order.

rsjaurr · 19th March 2007, 16:07

Thanx dev,any idea about the price of W610 in India?Local dealer was not sure of its price.
W700 was quoted for 10900 with b/w but not with Reebok shoes.

These comes with w710,a flip phone acc. to dealer.If performance,SQ and price of models is almost same i will go for 710 then but it should be slightly expensive.

I may well be buying today evening so keep on coming with ur feedbacks plz.

DCEite · 19th March 2007, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

the sony is also 3.2....

here is a link for the comparison of the carmera.....

LG KG920 vs. SE K800 vs. Nokia N73: One more photo shootout - GSMArena.com

Does the K790i make shutter sound in silent mode? I am asking this because all the SEs i have owned till now didnt have the facility to switch off the shutter sound.

19th March 2007, 10:40	#1231
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,591 Thanked: 3,502 Times	I am looking for a mobile with a relatively good camera. It should be atleast 2 MP. Also one of the requirements is that in silent mode, camera should not make the shutter sound (not that i want to take pics of my gf without her consent ) Any suggestions?
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19th March 2007, 10:53	#1232
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	All nokia camera phones have the option of switching off the shutter sound. So depending on your budget 2MP phones cost from 12K-40K(3.2MP). If you go for N series you get 3.2MP camera.
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19th March 2007, 10:57	#1233
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,591 Thanked: 3,502 Times	Thanks tsk for replying. My budget is upto 15k. Of course, the cheaper the better. So what fits in here?
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19th March 2007, 11:02	#1234
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	N72 has a 2 MP camera , pretty good quality for a phone camera. Off course for a couple of grand more you can get the Sony 790 that has a 3.2 MP camera.
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19th March 2007, 11:08	#1235
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	Head of to a multi brand store. Pick up a few phones and see what you like. There are lot of phones in this range, but what features may be important to you may not be important to me. So choose yourself. My brand preference is Nokia, Samsung and LG, due to my ownership experience, your may be different.
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19th March 2007, 11:14	#1236
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,591 Thanked: 3,502 Times	So if one were to compare the camera specs and camera features of N73 and SEK790, which one takes the cake? I guess N73 is 3.2 MP? And how much do they both cost Last edited by DCEite : 19th March 2007 at 11:16.
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19th March 2007, 11:38	#1237
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	The SE has Image stabilization, for both video and Still imagery. Nokia has better third party application support(Series 60 has lots of software).
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19th March 2007, 12:32	#1239
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	tsk : 790i and N73 both have Image stablization only for VIDEO and not still images. I think if you get into the pure photo quality aspect then IMHO 790i/800i is slightly better but as a very all phone + camera + music, N73ME is better.
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19th March 2007, 14:40	#1240
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	hows the SE Z 710i ? and how is it compared to the W 710i ? whats the difference between the two ?
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19th March 2007, 14:43	#1241
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,920 Times	basically the same. the w710 is part of the walkman series while the z is normal.
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19th March 2007, 15:15	#1242
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	best music phone under 12k I am planning to buy a phone with budget of about 10-12k (lower the better). The main feature i will be interested in is its music capabilties,it should have best sound quality.It should also support biggest size memory card available,at-least 2GB but 4GB will even be better which wont be possible IMO.I would also prefer better looking phone. camera is optional as i will be buying Canon S3 very soon but i suppose most phone with this budget will have 1.3-2mp camera. other features like BT stereo/BT/IR/EDGE/3G/Video recording etc are not really necessary. So basically i have selected SE W700,recently launched SE W610 and LG Dynamite[KG300].The LG300 is in list coz of features it has for the price.W610 looks very nice and with loads of features but it lack mega bass feature[W700 has] and dealer dunno its price. So guys need your help fast as i am planning to buy it today or tomorrow. And any idea which phone under 15k is- compatible with at-least 4GB memory card?Is there any? TIA Last edited by rsjaurr : 19th March 2007 at 15:29.
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19th March 2007, 15:30	#1243
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	I would recommend the w700. the package is excellent. Plus its a durable phone too. Sound quality is a virtue like all other Sonyericsson phones. And If I am not wrong there is a scheme going on right now where you get free reebok shoes. I would vote out LG just because their OS is not as easy and advanced as Sonyericsson. Even the software music player is miles ahead on sonyericsson. W610 is an option if you are more comfortable with a candy-bar phone. Fitness aplications are a plus on w700. I would recommend w700 w610 Lg in that order. Last edited by devarshi84 : 19th March 2007 at 15:31.
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19th March 2007, 16:07	#1244
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	Thanx dev,any idea about the price of W610 in India?Local dealer was not sure of its price. W700 was quoted for 10900 with b/w but not with Reebok shoes.These comes with w710,a flip phone acc. to dealer.If performance,SQ and price of models is almost same i will go for 710 then but it should be slightly expensive. I may well be buying today evening so keep on coming with ur feedbacks plz.
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