Sony Ericsson P-990i

MC Mayank · 2nd May 2007, 17:28

@unknown - where do u get it for 16.5 without warranty

@Rtech - why is it that you say that? And whats your take on the indiatimes offer?

Rtech · 2nd May 2007, 17:39

Better to get the P990 with the warranty. Know of a few people who are/where facing problems with it. I believe Navin had to get his replaced as well.

About the Indiatimes offer, it seems great. No idea about how they are to deal with though. However, if I hadn't bought a phone just recently, I would have been tempted to go in for it.

unknown · 2nd May 2007, 17:46

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Originally Posted by MC Mayank

@unknown - where do u get it for 16.5 without warranty

In delhi U should try out Heera panna .

MC Mayank · 2nd May 2007, 17:46

which one did you buy then?.. and is it too bulky? I have never seen a live one

Rodeo · 2nd May 2007, 22:03

I have been using P990 from nov'06 and will not recommend anyone. I have updated the software muliple times but its still buggy. It is also too bulky and does not have any extra ordinary features for the size. Music quality is also not as good as K750 which i had earlier.

Problems i have faced:
- Too slow
- Restarts atleast once in a day.
- Restarts when a msg comes.
- Restarts when i try to answer a incoming call (most irritating when you get international call).
- Software bugs
-- Browser does not open on first click
-- When i try to open Gmail client, other application opens up
-- Wifi not powerful. Does not catch signal at home where my laptop works well.
-Dont like the resolution

I am a SE fan but really disappointed with this phone. I will not call one off problem because 2 of my other friends who bought with me also struggling.

I guess thats the reason why rate has fallen so drastically. It cost as much as k790...

somebodystopme · 2nd May 2007, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Rodeo

I have been using P990 from nov'06 and will not recommend anyone. I have updated the software muliple times but its still buggy. It is also too bulky and does not have any extra ordinary features for the size. Music quality is also not as good as K750 which i had earlier.

Problems i have faced:
- Too slow
- Restarts atleast once in a day.
- Restarts when a msg comes.
- Restarts when i try to answer a incoming call (most irritating when you get international call).
- Software bugs
-- Browser does not open on first click
-- When i try to open Gmail client, other application opens up
-- Wifi not powerful. Does not catch signal at home where my laptop works well.
-Dont like the resolution

I am a SE fan but really disappointed with this phone. I will not call one off problem because 2 of my other friends who bought with me also struggling.

I guess thats the reason why rate has fallen so drastically. It cost as much as k790...

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My gawd i remember I used to own p800 five years ago, Sold it when P910 came. it was one amazing phone according to that time.. Never gave any problem as such. Didnt expected this kind of review of P990

Anyways what do you giys thing about blackberry pearl. How is much is it available for in India?

abdriver2000 · 2nd May 2007, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown

In delhi U should try out Heera panna .

Never knew Delhi had a Heera Panna too! Or did you mean Mumbai?

unknown · 2nd May 2007, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by abdriver2000

Never knew Delhi had a Heera Panna too! Or did you mean Mumbai?

Sorry i mean to say he should try heera panna in mumbai.

Rodeo · 2nd May 2007, 23:20

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Originally Posted by somebodystopme

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Anyways what do you giys thing about blackberry pearl. How is much is it available for in India?

Checked my friends pearl and i was quite impressed. For size and features its a great phone.

nitroxx · 2nd May 2007, 23:48

Forget the P990i really aint worth a phone.instead get the xda stealth that should solve all problems.

navin · 3rd May 2007, 14:36

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Originally Posted by Rodeo

I have been using P990 from nov'06 0...

It was buggy to begin with but has stabilised a lot with R5 and R6 is expected sometime in June '07. maybe you can try this...

New P990i firmware Organiser R5A17 10/04/2007 : Symbian phones : Sony Ericsson @ Esato

navin · 3rd May 2007, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitroxx

Forget the P990i really aint worth a phone.instead get the xda stealth that should solve all problems.

The stealth is a nice phone. Like an Atom with a regular numeric keypad but is it stable?

MC Mayank · 3rd May 2007, 15:26

aren't the stealth and the atom closer to 30k?

Rodeo · 5th May 2007, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

It was buggy to begin with but has stabilised a lot with R5 and R6 is expected sometime in June '07. maybe you can try this...

New P990i firmware Organiser R5A17 10/04/2007 : Symbian phones : Sony Ericsson @ Esato

I have R5 but still not very happy... Price has fallen so dont want to trade now. I will loose 8k in 3 months. Not worth it.

nikunj_cal · 5th May 2007, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Mayank

aren't the stealth and the atom closer to 30k?

The stealth is Rs 24,500 /- all inclusive , dunnow if its dropped even lower now

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2nd May 2007, 17:28	#61
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	@unknown - where do u get it for 16.5 without warranty @Rtech - why is it that you say that? And whats your take on the indiatimes offer?
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	Better to get the P990 with the warranty. Know of a few people who are/where facing problems with it. I believe Navin had to get his replaced as well. About the Indiatimes offer, it seems great. No idea about how they are to deal with though. However, if I hadn't bought a phone just recently, I would have been tempted to go in for it.
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MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	which one did you buy then?.. and is it too bulky? I have never seen a live one
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2nd May 2007, 22:03	#65
Rodeo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 356 Thanked: 28 Times	I have been using P990 from nov'06 and will not recommend anyone. I have updated the software muliple times but its still buggy. It is also too bulky and does not have any extra ordinary features for the size. Music quality is also not as good as K750 which i had earlier. Problems i have faced: - Too slow - Restarts atleast once in a day. - Restarts when a msg comes. - Restarts when i try to answer a incoming call (most irritating when you get international call). - Software bugs -- Browser does not open on first click -- When i try to open Gmail client, other application opens up -- Wifi not powerful. Does not catch signal at home where my laptop works well. -Dont like the resolution I am a SE fan but really disappointed with this phone. I will not call one off problem because 2 of my other friends who bought with me also struggling. I guess thats the reason why rate has fallen so drastically. It cost as much as k790...
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nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 815 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Forget the P990i really aint worth a phone.instead get the xda stealth that should solve all problems.
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MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	aren't the stealth and the atom closer to 30k?
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