Which Nokia to take?

[esumitkumar]

As I am hell bent on NOKIA :lol:

Also had a look on indiagsm.com but still confused...... :(

Plz suggest a mobile under these constraints:


1. Max Budget =15K

2. FM Radio

3. Expandable memory slot...(so that i can install new appln+ games)

4. Camera is optional....

5. Nice keypad + ability to add own words like "main" , hum etc in T9..

Plz suggest a gud Nokia under above conditions...

TIA
Sumit

[Vishal Gupta]

Nokia 6230i will be a good phone...
It has FM Stereo Radio, Camera, Video Recorder, Voice Recorder, MP3 Player.
Its a good phone...

[esumitkumar]

Thanks Vishal......

but can it play those games which 6600 can play......(like 6600 can play some Ngage games I read somehere ;-)

[Vishal Gupta]

6600 supports SIS applications, which can be used in Series 60 Symbian phones.
And 6230i is not a symbian phone, its a series 40 phone.
So u can't install games which r not compatible to it...

[esumitkumar]

So series 60 Symbian is gud or series 40 ??

Looks like 6600 is winner !! Please elaborate....

[drgrudge]

Series 60 is a kind of mobile OS called symbian OS, so that you can install some apps and games.

With Series 40, you can only install some Java games or maybe some apps as well.


6600 dont has FM radio, other than that I guess 6600 suits you.

[kaysquare]

i would suggest 3230 !!!. it might be slightly above your budget but has got everything you are looking for. Sadly Mono Mp3 though....

[esumitkumar]

I am thinking of buying Ngage QD ...
(dropped idea of FM radio etc)...
Are games playable and do look gud on QD ??

[kaysquare]

I dunno... Never used one....
But the screen is capable of displaying only 4096 colors

[expertno.1]

I am thinking of buying Ngage QD ...
(dropped idea of FM radio etc)...
Are games playable and do look gud on QD ??

Yeah sure
its the best outta there for playing mobile games

surely go for it

[kaysquare]

here is a review on NGage QD

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/nokia-n-gage-qd-en.shtml

[FasTrack]

Why do u need a phone in Hogwarts ???

Dont'ya own an owl ??? :D

[kaysquare]

Dude,
I live in E A C and still use one...

[esumitkumar]

Why do u need a phone in Hogwarts ???

Dont'ya own an owl ??? Very Happy

Hahahahha I just changed my avatar and location and got this nice comment..... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Actually owls are being watched by Ms Umbridge....and can be interpreted
so I am using Muggle way :wink:

[mobilegeek]

Nokia-3230 comes under your budget it has fm, mp3, you can install applications also

can also try Nokia 6670, 7610

Otherwise 6600 it now comes with 64MB Card

[vishal_bhatia87]

There are various ootions for you in your budget 15K. You can go for N6600i Rs. 11300 (black in color, 64 mb mmc) Second one is N6670 Rs. 13500 (1mp camera, 10 min video rec, mp3 player) and even N3230 Rs. 14700 (It is the best in this prize tag with all the latest features like 1.23 mp camera, 60 min video rec, edge, bluetooth and more).

[khandu]

Nokia 3230 is under ur budget.. comes around 14

U can go for Nokia 6600 Rs, 10500 + a FM headset addon original Rs. 1200

Will say go for 6600 if gaming freak.. can play 60% of ngage games..

and will be hell expensive if u buy original ngage games.. and i didnt like QD much.. old ngage was much better

[kaysquare]

Hi all,

I have a question....

Wat is the diff b/n the N6600 black and the old N6600..

[mobilegeek]

Hi all,

I have a question....

Wat is the diff b/n the N6600 black and the old N6600..

New Black Cover and 64 MB card instead of 32 MB

except that everything is same.... :wink:

[esumitkumar]

Thanks for all suggestions...

Finally I am thinking of taking Nokia 3230....

But I have one question ?

Does it play mostly N-Gage games
(without memory card waale )
and how is the keypad ?

Also its Symbian 60 naa ?

[kaysquare]

I am using a N3230 and i can say tht you will get used to the key pad in no time

for this NGage games suff go to www.zedge.no and visit forums there. They have got some very good tutorials on symbian fones in nokia section...

:D Obviously 3230 is a Symbian Series 60 Device :!:

[drgrudge]

That keypad is not good,IMO. Check out the review of that phone I posted. Many other member also feel the same.

[esumitkumar]

Thanks kaysquare for the site :)

I have checked Dr Grudge's review !! Gud review

btw I am confused if keypad is not gud

so to take nokia 3230 or not :cry:

[kaysquare]

dude it depends...

as far as i am concerned... I dont send too many SMSes so I feel its OKay for me.

Reviews can only help you to prepare a list(2 or 3) of devices to go for.
Its upto you to actually handle the device and check whether you feel it comfortable or not.

I feel every fone has its set of drawbacks.
And if you find a perfect fone price will be its drawback :wink:

[mobilegeek]

kaysquare,
Hey you are using 3230, i have seen many people strugling for software problem at the dealer recently

-> Does firmware upgrade solves the problem

I hope the new stock will not be havin that problem


esumitkumar

Read this review may be this helps you taking the decision

Review GSM smartphone Nokia 3230 (http://mobile-review.com/review/nokia-3230-en.shtml)

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[esumitkumar]

Thanks mobilegeek

It seems waiting for the NOKIA Ngage II is the right option..............

(as my elder bro is taking nokia 6600

and me a game lover :-) so can experiment on 6600

plus wait..............)

Nokia release Ngage II soooooooooooon ....:-)

[kaysquare]

kaysquare,
Hey you are using 3230, i have seen many people strugling for software problem at the dealer recently

-> Does firmware upgrade solves the problem

I hope the new stock will not be havin that problem


Wht software problem?? I havent faced any till now except the phone feels a bit sluggish. Also i have installed close to 30 apps . That could be one of the reasons

[mobilegeek]

esumitkumar, Take whatever you want to take.. and NgageII is noway near .. atleast not before 2Q of 2006.
And, remember there is No Official press release yet!!

You can take Nokia-3230 ..

[sandeepkochhar]

Dear esumitkumar
Fst set ur priorities right. You can get each and every thing within Rs 15k. Fickling never zeroes to correct choice. You have to sacrifice one thing or other. I seriously suggest you to wait for Nokia N-91.

[sandeepkochhar]

Dear esumitkumar
Fst set ur priorities right. You can get each and every thing within Rs 15k. Fickling never zeroes to correct choice. You have to sacrifice one thing or other. I seriously suggest you to wait for Nokia N-91. Increase your budget and don't be parsimonious. I know u can spend more :)) 8)

[esumitkumar]

Dear Sandeep

Double posts by you :lol: :lol: :lol:

As u suggested Nokia N-91 ...4 GB musicphone..........

I have already ipod 20 GB ...what will i do with another 4 GB music phone ;) ?

[kaysquare]

den go ahead and buy 6600.
as far as FM is concerned....
Isnt there an accessory that provides iPod wit FM capabilities??

[esumitkumar]

http://shop.ipodworld.co.uk/iPodWorldSite/pages/category/category.asp?ctgry=alliPods_FM%20Transmitters&cookie%5Ftest=1

but it for cars only :-(

[mobilegeek]

So wat r u taking?

[esumitkumar]

abhi tak i have shortlisted

Nokia 6600
Nokia 3230

Thanks for all da suggestions :-)

[bendre123]

u made a right choice
i think u should go for nokia 3230
its best phone and features compared to nokia 6600

[esumitkumar]

Thanks Bendre

Since my bro has taken 6600 , so its wise if i take 3230

But which color looks gud cherry red or black ??

[bendre123]

i seen nokia 3230 in both color.
i think mobile in cherry red color looks very cool.
go for it

[mobilegeek]

I hav heard prices of nokia has dropped .. can anyone post the the latest prices..
3230
7610
6630