Cheap But Reliable CDMA Mobile ?

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Please guys help me!
I'm LF a CDMA mobile for my mom.
Will be use for RIM,MTS or TATA SIM.
Dual SIM would be better with good battery but budget is very low.
Can spend max. 2K for brand like Nokia,Samsung etc with Dual SIM.
1. Q: Budget?
A: 1K (as cheap as possible but reliable with good warranty and after sale service)

2. Q: Preferred Form Factor(flip, bar, slider)?
A: Bar

3. Q: Preferred display type?
A: No idea

4. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: No idea

5. Q: Preferred input method (Touchscreen, QWERTY, etc.)?
A: No idea

6. Q: Camera required or not? If required, please specify type like front camera/flash/etc.
A: Not required

7. Q: Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
A: No idea but fast OS would be better

8. Q: Preferred connectivity options? (3G, Wifi, Edge etc).
A: May be GPRS/EDGE

9. Q: What is your intended use for this phone(internet, camera, multimedia, mails, etc)?
A: Mainly for talk for long time

10. Q: Any other requirements?
A: May be Dual SIM

11. Q: If you have already considered a phone then please mention the model.
A: Not yet

Thanks.....
 
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Re: Cheap But Reliable CDMA Mobile!!!

Revolution said:
Sorry for my poor English.

I'm not well educated in English like other forum members.....:(
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Doesn't matter mate... No one is perfect... Neither me nor you... :)

As for ur query, I doubt u would get any 'good' CDMA phone in that budget.

U'll most likely get either Haier or Huawei or ZTE basic phones.

But do look at the Nokia 1508 available with flipkart here: Nokia 1508 Black: Buy Nokia 1508: Price, Reviews: Flipkart Mobiles

It appears to be a sturdy CDMA phone but price is above ur budget... ~2.5k :(
 
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Re: Cheap But Reliable CDMA Mobile!!!

Thanks for reply.
BTW,how good are Reliance CDMA mobile ?
Could not find the exact price detail at rcom.co.in.
If Nokia or Samsung are so expensive then may be I have to think about Micromax or Spice.
Even they got Dual SIM(CDMA+GSM) at cheaper price.
But,don't know which model is reliable and cheap.....
 
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Re: Cheap But Reliable CDMA Mobile!!!

Reliance CDMA phones work only with Reliance UIM cards. Except a few that work on other networks (but I guess they are not available any longer). :(

Try visiting a Reliance Gallery to know the prices in your city/town.

Also, between Spice and Micromax, I would prefer Spice as it is far better quality than Micromax. Pick up any Spice phone that suits ur budget and requirements and u r good to go!

:D
 
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Re: Cheap But Reliable CDMA Mobile!!!

Konquerror said:
Go for LG ones...they are way better than Chinese knockoffs...and battery life is quite good...
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U mean those LG which are provided by Reliance starts from Rs.700/-(may be cheaper now days) and u can't change to other SIM ?
 
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m.khurana said:
If you are looking for reliance Only Buy this...

RIM BlackBerry 7130e (Verizon Wireless) Cell Phone - eBay (item 170541805451 end time Jan-15-11 13:15:43 PST)

get it shipped via Aramex...

Total cost-$10(for cellphone)+ $10(aramex) +Duty=Approx $24(Max) or Rs1080...

This is best phone for Reliance..The cheap cellphone from LG,Samsung has issues relate to voice clarity(used them for reliance network in Delhi)
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But won't this be Network Locked?? And it is Used... So, what would be the condition like??

If not locked and in good condition, this is probably the best deal for OP... :)
 
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nehaladsul said:
But won't this be Network Locked?? And it is Used... So, what would be the condition like??

If not locked and in good condition, this is probably the best deal for OP... :)
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I guess its new..It doesn't comes with sim card slot..

Have to be programmed for reliance (anything more i can't write here..its against rule of the forum)
 
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Samsung Duos 259 looks good but what's the price ?
m.khurana said:
I guess its new..It doesn't comes with sim card slot..
Have to be programmed for reliance (anything more i can't write here..its against rule of the forum)
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Without SIM card slot......:S
 
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Re: Cheap But Reliable CDMA Mobile!!!

Konquerror said:
Go for LG ones...they are way better than Chinese knockoffs...and battery life is quite good...
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+1.. not a single issue in last 3 years for me.. I got it for 1200 3 years back and it's a sturdy featureless phone.. :)
 
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