Motorola Milestone launching in India on 22nd March!

[kalpik]

http://www.androidos.in/2010/03/moto...-in-india.html

[FilledVoid]

I see a major drop in the price of Android Phones incoming. Not to mention I hope this is not restricted in anyway. If it is the people are going to stone them to death after forking over that much money.

[amitabhishek]

Expensive but worth I guess.

[FilledVoid]

I definitely agree with that. The hardware on the phone seems to be sick as well. But this brings up the million dollar question?

Is there anything that is going to utilize these kind of specs to at least 75% efficiency?

If not then whats the point. If you are looking for future proofing a phone then you run into a problem. That the phones likely to emerge with future android versions are going to run much better Hardware and likely at a lesser price since the market is now becoming more saturated with these devices.

[mobiclue]

Its the same Droid in US right ? Anyways we are expecting Apple iPhone 3G S, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and Motorola Milestone in India on March.

[sujoyp]

BIG NAME BIG COST.....I will wait for vivaz and x10 mini

[kalpik]

The phone is listed on univercell.in for 29,990 /- its for pre-order.. Not released yet..

[nimish23]

Originally Posted by mobiclue

Its the same Droid in US right ? Anyways we are expecting Apple iPhone 3G S, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and Motorola Milestone in India on March.

3GS has come to India, but dont think Xperia X10 pro and X10 Mini are coming here anytime soon. Its launching in the UK in April. So its safe to assume a june/july lauch period for the xperia models.

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^^ sorry my bad. mobiclue is correct
Vivaz and X10 are launching in India soon. X10 priced at Rs. 35795. Vivaz is Rs. 25695.

[abhijeet_ghosh]

Hi,

Any news about Motorola Quench (Cliq XT) launch and price in India?

[kalpik]

Now launching on 30th? http://www.androidos.in/2010/03/moto...pre-order.html

[red dragon]

It is available for 28.5k in kolkata,a friend of mine bought it yesterday,asking price was 29k,we bargained very hard and got it for 28.5k,fiddled for about an hour.Seems to be very fast even with the lower clock speed of the processor,the key pad is not that great but it is usable,sound quality is very good(better than hero and spica),could not test video playback quality.I could not find a proper video player in the android market which can play xvids.

[dreamcatcher]

Checked them both. Obviously got the X10 instead.

[sandeepkochhar]

Motorola is back with a Bang. But It should launch a sub 20k Android phone in the market soon like Samsung Spica or LG GW 630. Can't afford 30 k yet. Waiting for the price drop or new launches from Moto. Dying to get hands on the new Moto. Everything else is No Match.

[dreamcatcher]

The Milestone hardply packs a punch now with the plethora of superior devices in the fray.

[red dragon]

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

The Milestone hardply packs a punch now with the plethora of superior devices in the fray.

I beg to differ mate,milestone is probably a better option than x10.X10 is probably the most over hyped phone today.SE is legendary in delaying updates,so forget about eclair for next six months at least.Milestone on the other hand came with 2.1 in India and it is a good 5-6k cheaper than x10.Milestone is probably the best android device available in Indian market at present(BTW overclocked milestone procy to 800 mhz and it is even faster without much difference in battery performance)

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Originally Posted by sandeepkochhar

Motorola is back with a Bang. But It should launch a sub 20k Android phone in the market soon like Samsung Spica or LG GW 630. Can't afford 30 k yet. Waiting for the price drop or new launches from Moto. Dying to get hands on the new Moto. Everything else is No Match.

Available for 25.5k in grey market kolkata.

[dreamcatcher]

5k Cheaper?? Have you gone bonkers. I got my X10 for 30.1k while the Milestone is only 1k less. The X10 is leaps and bounds above the Milestone in everything. I tried the QWERTY, very uncomfortable. The Desire is also a better choice than the Milestone. Check some user reviews of the Milestone, you wont be pleased. Oh, Does Moto have any service stations left in india? last heard you had to fly to sngapore to get a phone fixed.

[red dragon]

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

5k Cheaper?? Have you gone bonkers. I got my X10 for 30.1k while the Milestone is only 1k less. The X10 is leaps and bounds above the Milestone in everything. I tried the QWERTY, very uncomfortable. The Desire is also a better choice than the Milestone. Check some user reviews of the Milestone, you wont be pleased. Oh, Does Moto have any service stations left in india? last heard you had to fly to sngapore to get a phone fixed.

Here in kolkata they are selling it for 33.5k and milestone for 28.5k.Is desire available in India?Come on dont be so harsh!!Moto has service stations in India.

[dreamcatcher]

Ohh..btw.. I am from kolkata too.. And I got mine for 30.1k. I have some insiders at the SE distributors tho.

[amitabhishek]

May be am a rank outsider in this discussion but Milestone def. has an edge. Love its sharp industrial design and that Android 2.1!

[red dragon]

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

Ohh..btw.. I am from kolkata too.. And I got mine for 30.1k. I have some insiders at the SE distributors tho.

Where from you got that deal?Both RG cellular and Bhajanlal is selling it for more than 33k.

[dreamcatcher]

Well, my cousin's frnd runs a shot in Ultadanga.. Got it from there at Wholesale rates.

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Originally Posted by amitabhishek

May be am a rank outsider in this discussion but Milestone def. has an edge. Love its sharp industrial design and that Android 2.1!

The X10 has been voted the best looking android phone in the market. The 2.1 isnt much to be rampnt about, seems like the 2.1 update isnt what the users hoped for. Too many bugs. The X10 has everything covered over the Milestone anyway. In fact, SE have introduced certain bluetooth profiles in the X10 by which i can connect the X10 over bluetooth to my car using the MH600. Milestone lags.

[kalpik]

X10 is crap.. Period.

[NIGHTMARE]

US smartphone request for 2009: Android vs iPhone OS

[dreamcatcher]

Originally Posted by kalpik

X10 is crap.. Period.

Care to explain why? Oh is it just one of your whims?

[sujoyp]

I too love the milestone design..looks very smart...donno abt its handling although

but its true that service of motorola in india is a real problem...if I am to spend 29-30k I would definitely spend on company with good after sales support both hardware and software wise

[kalpik]

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

Care to explain why? Oh is it just one of your whims?

1. Android 1.6.. Common Sony what were you thinking? :/
2. Sony's customization of Android is a joke.. (Only successful custom skin for Android is Sense from HTC).
3. No concrete timeline given by Sony for 2.1 update.
4. Less RAM than Desire/Nexus One.
5. No replaceable battery (i've heard.. not sure)
6. No dedicated Android buttons (search etc).
7. 65k colors (cause of Android 1.6), which leads to color banding.
8. TFT Screen as compared to AMOLED of Nexus One/Droid.
9. "Personal" reason: the phone is made by Sony :/

[dreamcatcher]

Originally Posted by kalpik

1. Android 1.6.. Common Sony what were you thinking? :/
2. Sony's customization of Android is a joke.. (Only successful custom skin for Android is Sense from HTC).
3. No concrete timeline given by Sony for 2.1 update.
4. Less RAM than Desire/Nexus One.
5. No replaceable battery (i've heard.. not sure)
6. No dedicated Android buttons (search etc).
7. 65k colors (cause of Android 1.6), which leads to color banding.
8. TFT Screen as compared to AMOLED of Nexus One/Droid.
9. "Personal" reason: the phone is made by Sony :/

1)I am sure you have much idea about the difference between the two builds and the things SE have implemented to the core to make 1.6 as usable as the 2.1 build.
2)Are you kidding me? X10 has the best media player among all android phones. I have the X10 and its the best thing I have ever used. Its extremely fast,manages all data under a single hood. By ll, i mean all.music,photos,blah blah...
3)X10 will ship in the US by july with Android 2.0. Confirmed.
4) You being a mod here should know that its optimization that matters..RAM doesn't. Just proves how the Nexus is such a poor phone. With a plethora of Random memory, still lags.
5)Well..you heard wrond.1500mah battery..has more juice under the hood than the HtCs.
6)Well,i have a widget for that.
7)has one of the best screens in the business. Is 16M ready, will be implemented when upgraded.
8)Dude.. you seriously need to get your facts straight.. Or MOTO has deviced a new phone for you with AMOLED display. About the Nexus10, its interpolated to support 16M colors... Will link it later.
9) Thats more like it.

I am simply loving my X10 though. Dont give a crap what others think. Since most of you dont like it.. i wont care for a review either. Cheerio!!

[red dragon]

Why do you call nexus a poor phone?I have used it for a very brief period though, it seemed extremely fast and fluid even with all those bells and whistles.

[kalpik]

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

1)I am sure you have much idea about the difference between the two builds and the things SE have implemented to the core to make 1.6 as usable as the 2.1 build.

Lol! That's like saying XP can be modded to be as usable and functional as Windows 7 :/

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

2)Are you kidding me? X10 has the best media player among all android phones. I have the X10 and its the best thing I have ever used. Its extremely fast,manages all data under a single hood. By ll, i mean all.music,photos,blah blah...

Please.. Nothing compares to Sense.. No questions about it..

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

3)X10 will ship in the US by july with Android 2.0. Confirmed.

That's news to me! Still look at the crap Sony pulls! Only 2.0.. Why not 2.1? :/

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

4) You being a mod here should know that its optimization that matters..RAM doesn't. Just proves how the Nexus is such a poor phone. With a plethora of Random memory, still lags.

This makes no sense to me (being a MOD here or not, not that i know how it should help in me understanding this :/).. And Desire does not lag even a bit..

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

5)Well..you heard wrond.1500mah battery..has more juice under the hood than the HtCs.

Great!

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

6)Well,i have a widget for that.

So my point still stands..

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

7)has one of the best screens in the business. Is 16M ready, will be implemented when upgraded.

"When" upgraded.. There.. I rest my case..

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

8)Dude.. you seriously need to get your facts straight.. Or MOTO has deviced a new phone for you with AMOLED display. About the Nexus10, its interpolated to support 16M colors... Will link it later.

Yes, i know about it, but still the Nexus/Desire screen looks sooooo much yummier!

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

9) Thats more like it.

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

I am simply loving my X10 though. Dont give a crap what others think. Since most of you dont like it.. i wont care for a review either. Cheerio!!

Amen to that! Didn't mean to belittle your choice and decision! Enjoy your buy

[amitabhishek]

Originally Posted by dreamcatcher

Just proves how the Nexus is such a poor phone. With a plethora of Random memory, still lags.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

This is FUD! Kindly spare N1.