~ The Mobile Phone Advisor ~

[thetoxicmind]

Are you planning to buy a new phone? Unable to decide among the options?

Well, Just drop in your requirements & I'll help you out.

Valuable inputs from other members are also welcome.

Let's maintain this as an exclusive thread, to help those in need. :hap2:



Cheers,

The.Toxic.Mind



GUIDELINES :



1. Refrain from posting irrelevant queries

2. Post your primary requirements & specify a budget

3. Your query will be addressed eventually, so please be patient

 

[Dark Star]

Well, the F305 isn't doing too well. Apart from its toy like looks, there have been various usage related complaints. (Read user opinions on any site, starting from GSMArena )

So I'm guessing your budget is in & around 6k?

Your options:

Music devices

Samsung M2710 Beat ~ 5.6K*
Nokia 5130 XM ~ 5.2K*
SE W205 ~ 4.8K*

All-rounders

Nokia 6303 Classic ~ 6.6K*
LG GM200 ~ 5.2K*

~ T.T.M ~

The comments seems otherwise and looks like fanboism :| The other SE model is pretty niche for my needs. Since I will not be changing the phone for a long time I wanted somethig that can last a bit long . So I should really ditch F305 ? The reviews arent that bad :huh:

 

[polarviga]

need a phone strictly without camera...college put a ban on cam phones
budget around 3k...

 

[yogi7272]

^

Yeah, it's a good option mate !
It's alternative being the SE W995.

Personally, I'd choose the N86 between the two.

Since ur a pro here on cell phones , I expect u to guide people to the best devices in their budget. W995 is bakwass..:tongue:

 

[thetoxicmind]

The comments seems otherwise and looks like fanboism :| The other SE model is pretty niche for my needs. Since I will not be changing the phone for a long time I wanted somethig that can last a bit long . So I should really ditch F305 ? The reviews arent that bad :huh:

SE F305

Pros :

Plenty of games (few motion sensitive ones)

Funky design

Good keypad

Decent battery life

Decent sound quality

Bluetooth A2DP support

Cons :

Basic UI

Average display

Average camera

Poor browser

No data cable

Speakers on the back

If you can live with that, this should be a decent buy for 6K.

Since ur a pro here on cell phones , I expect u to guide people to the best devices in their budget. W995 is bakwass..:tongue:

And that's why I need to mention the alternatives. :bleh:

FYI, The W995 ain't all that bad, atleast as a Walkman device.



P.S It's obvious you love your phone to death.

~ T.T.M ~

 

[thetoxicmind]

need a phone strictly without camera...college put a ban on cam phones
budget around 3k...

Your Options:

LG GB110 ~ 2.8K*
Samsung E1410 ~ 2.7K* (Best battery life)
Samsung E1390 ~ 2.3K*
Nokia 2323 Classic ~ 2.2K*
Samsung E1310 ~ 2.1K*

~ T.T.M ~

 

[tech.addict]

Apart from Samsung, there are the cheap Chinese/Taiwanese companies to choose from.

Here's the list :

KARBONN
ORION
MAXX
LEMON

VIDEOCON
LAVA (relatively new Indian brand)

The best part is all these devices are priced under 6K...

Thanks for the input.
Any suggestions between these brands (should have touch screen and Java among other features)?

 

[thetoxicmind]

Thanks for the input.
Any suggestions between these brands (should have touch screen and Java among other features)?

Are you serious?
Touchscreen phones from these manufacturers have abysmal battery life and their long term reliability is quite uncertain.

Safe to choose a simple,dual-sim handset with good battery life from these manufacturers OR decent ones from Samsung.

You really have to check out those devices in person, as not much info is available online.

 

[Emperor]

Hello TTM

I have K750i, as primary phone, working perfectly

Looking for Dual Sim- 2ndary phone- (Both sim for GSM) mobile phone with following features. Budget 2.5-3.5k max, so Nokia, SE, Samsung, LG etc. out of question.

The mobile phone features I expect:

1) SMS

2) FM (wireless i.e. No Hands free requires)

3) MP3 player

4) GPRS

5) Connectivity with Computer

6) Torch light

7) 2GB card

8) Bluetooth

9) Game

10) Both Sim should support 900/1800/1900 GSM. Both sim remain activated simultaneously. While using one sim, if someone call on other Sim (number) he should get Busy Tone.

11) Good Battery Backup (Talk-time & Standby)

Please suggest your best.

PS: Suggest other than LAVA brand.

 

[the399]

Your best option would be the Samsung S8003 Jet (18.7K*) or the Nokia N86 ( 20.4K*), the former ideally suited for multimedia usage, esp. for videos.

~ T.T.M ~

Thanks for reply.
Got another question

Is the Iphone 3G 8Gb a better choice than the above?

Since I could get any phone from the states, so the price wouldn't be an issue.

Basically I'm willing to take anything upto 400$ new or used condition.

Thanls

 

[g2]

Hey guys pls help me out. Clueless about cell phones & the gazillion models. Budget <6k strict.
Camera 2mp or even 1.3mp.
Must usb/bluetooth/music/video/expandable mem.
Overall the phone UI should be fast with good app support. I had a SE K750i which was good. No Nokia pls.

How r moto rocker e8, razr v8 & l9 or l6 don remem.
Also please suggest any 3G phone around this budget, if any.

 

[d@rK nEmEsIs]

Need a phone for my cousin.With good multimedia capablities.

Upto 5.5k

EDIT

Getting LG GM200

 

[gforce]

Just bought a BNIB SE R306 for 2.3K as a birthday gift, possibly the cheapest new camera equipped flip phone around. Good choice for anyone looking for a basic model with a cam & BT.

 

[saintsinner]

Ur asking N86 is a good phone or not? r u joking? pls say ur not cos its a GREAT PHONE... Best n series tiil date.. period ..:hap2: And I dont need to say it has super awesome camera.. man all this poor n series like N85 etc. has tarnished the n series image so bad that people even have doubt about buying a gem like N86 ..:cool2: At 20.6 k its a steal .. Now that is what all I can say. Still have doubt, u can follow my thread abt N86 here ..N86 - Digit's Technology Discussion Forum

Nice Thread :S

I have just had a bad experience with my earlier Nokia phones, so i had moved to SE. Now that SE phones are quite troublesome, i am thinking of moving back to Nokia. This is one fine phone... surely gonna buy this

Thanks Yogi and TTM!!

 

[hybrid black]

hey guys howz u all...
i gonna get a cell phone tommorow or da aftertommoro
any suggestions would be appriciated(...its urgent)
requirements::--(as per priority)
1]good camera
2]good music
3]memory card
4]OS should look good be fast

*conditions applied are:-
1]branded phone (no china)
2]fits my budget that is around 6.2-6.7
3]display above 2" inches

..if ur suggestion does not meat any requirements thats ok as long u suggest

 

[dr.syedfarhan]

hey guys howz u all...
i gonna get a cell phone tommorow or da aftertommoro
any suggestions would be appriciated(...its urgent)
requirements::--(as per priority)
1]good camera
2]good music
3]memory card
4]OS should look good be fast

*conditions applied are:-
1]branded phone (no china)
2]fits my budget that is around 6.2-6.7
3]display above 2" inches

..if ur suggestion does not meat any requirements thats ok as long u suggest

I think nokia 6303 fits all ur requirements or atleast most of ur requirements at that price. will cost around 6.5k

 

[thetoxicmind]

Need a phone for my cousin.With good multimedia capablities.

Upto 5.5k

EDIT

Getting LG GM200

That's a decent buy!

Just bought a BNIB SE R306 for 2.3K as a birthday gift, possibly the cheapest new camera equipped flip phone around. Good choice for anyone looking for a basic model with a cam & BT.

It's a year old.

Nice Thread :S

I have just had a bad experience with my earlier Nokia phones, so i had moved to SE. Now that SE phones are quite troublesome, i am thinking of moving back to Nokia. This is one fine phone... surely gonna buy this

Thanks Yogi and TTM!!

You'll probably appreciate NOKIAs even more.

 

[thetoxicmind]

Thanks for reply.

Got another question

Is the Iphone 3G 8Gb a better choice than the above?

Since I could get any phone from the states, so the price wouldn't be an issue.

Basically I'm willing to take anything upto 400$ new or used condition.

Thanls

There lies the problem. I'm not sure about the prices in the US, varies on the mode of purchase: contract, unlocked , Boxed retail

In such cases I ask them to find out what's available in their price range and then help them decide among the choices.

Back to your query...



The iPhone promises a fluid and fun touchscreen experience simultaneously meeting the basic needs.The Wide range of apps is a bonus!

In contrast, the Jet and the N86 come fully loaded and look to deliver with their feature set and performance.

Sense & Simplicity Vs. Down and dirty!

~ T.T.M ~

 

[thetoxicmind]

Hey guys pls help me out. Clueless about cell phones & the gazillion models. Budget <6k strict.

Camera 2mp or even 1.3mp.

Must usb/bluetooth/music/video/expandable mem.

Overall the phone UI should be fast with good app support. I had a SE K750i which was good. No Nokia pls.

How r moto rocker e8, razr v8 & l9 or l6 don remem.

Also please suggest any 3G phone around this budget, if any.

Your Options:

LG GM200 ~ 5.2K*

Samsung M2710 Beat ~ 5.6K*

Motorola EM30 ~ 6.4K*

If you do consider Nokia , there's the Nokia 5130 XM (5.2K*) !

Among your suggestions:

Rokr E8 - Around 12K !

Razr V8 ~ Around 12K !

L9 ~ Decent looks and performance, slow & outdated UI !

L6 ~ Basic and outdated comparatively !

Only the mid-high end Moto handsets have a good OS.

P.S: For 3G phones, see the below post.

 

[thetoxicmind]

hey guys howz u all...

i gonna get a cell phone tommorow or da aftertommoro

any suggestions would be appriciated(...its urgent)

requirements::--(as per priority)

1]good camera

2]good music

3]memory card

4]OS should look good be fast

*conditions applied are:-

1]branded phone (no china)

2]fits my budget that is around 6.2-6.7

3]display above 2" inches

..if ur suggestion does not meat any requirements thats ok as long u suggest

Your Options:

SE G502 / Naite ~ 6.9K* / 6.5K* (Decent buy, Almost identical specs.) [3G]

Samsung J800 Luxe ~ 6.8K* (Stylish, decent performance) [3G]

Nokia 6303 Classic ~ 6.6K* (VFM!)

Samsung M2710 Beat ~ 5.6K* (Funky music phone)

LG GM200 ~ 5.2K* (Decent all rounder)

Nokia 5130 XM ~ 5.2K* (VFM Music phone)

~ T.T.M ~

 

[thetoxicmind]

Hello TTM

I have K750i, as primary phone, working perfectly

Looking for Dual Sim- 2ndary phone- (Both sim for GSM) mobile phone with following features. Budget 2.5-3.5k max, so Nokia, SE, Samsung, LG etc. out of question.

The mobile phone features I expect:
1) SMS
2) FM (wireless i.e. No Hands free requires)
3) MP3 player
4) GPRS
5) Connectivity with Computer
6) Torch light
7) 2GB card
8) Bluetooth
9) Game
10) Both Sim should support 900/1800/1900 GSM. Both sim remain activated simultaneously. While using one sim, if someone call on other Sim (number) he should get Busy Tone.
11) Good Battery Backup (Talk-time & Standby)
Please suggest your best.

PS: Suggest other than LAVA brand.

Your Options:

1. Videocon V1405 ~ 3.2K*
2. Maxx 414 ~ 3.2K*
3. Karbonn K451 ~ 3K*

~ T.T.M ~