Need a phone around 5k.

[toad_frog09]

So, like the title says, I need a cellphone for my sis.
I'm using mobile opera for surfing so cant fill the questionnaire, but i'l try to mention all the specific details.
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My budget is 5k (+1.5-2k if its really worth it).
Display should be as big as possible in a bar/slide type, numpad cellphone. Absolutely no touchscreen. Qwerty keypad will do if that does not compansate with camera quality or user interface.
Currently, i'd put my stakes on symbian nokia, but if there's some model for reputed companies that provides better features with easy user-interface (definitely not samsung) then please let me know.
Connectivity, applications provided and camera should be top notch that'll be within my mere underwear budget, with more emphasis on camera (pixel, flash, bla bla) than former two.
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The phone would probably be used for making calls and txting (dud!) apart from as a music player, camera, and possibly for surfing net.
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I hope i gave enough info.
I dont have any phone pointed at as such so my research will start from scrach with help of you guys.
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If you're posting something useful,thank you in advance.
If you stumbled upon here random clicking anywhere and have no valuable info as such, then dude, get a life.

[Sam]

^^ a good camera mobile with simply-to-use features & UI is Nokia X2. and for girls, who don't like fiddle with every avl setting or go on exploring all the hidden features, Nokia S40-S60 looks best.

[toad_frog09]

can you list nokia models that come under my spec.

[pulkitpopli2004]

i wont suggest X2.. ma uncle purchased 1-2 months back.. this mobile hangs alot.. even w/o loading many apps or sumthing else..

in ur range in nokia - 6303i classic will be good.. or nokia c5(confirm its latest price m nt sure)
if u can move to samsung.. i have used Samsung Corby mate.. for ur sis it'll be a gr8 buy and also in ur budget.. picture quality in day time is definately better than oder 3megapixel.. bt lacks flash..

[azzu]

Nokia c5 -Worth it (costs 7k appx), i Recently bought for my SIs...
looks cool ( white colored )
also check Micromax -q55 , girls love it though nt much of feature rich

[pulkitpopli2004]

micromax wont support such apps for mobile.. go for c5.. best one for ur budget..

[BlkRb0t]

Is Nokia C5 the best in its price range, no alternatives?

[toad_frog09]

^^^Same question.
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What's it cost and is it worth?

[pauldmps]

If you're looking for s60 based phone:

1. Nokia C5 - 3 MP camera without flash. I found the d-pad horrible to use (being extremely thin), other keys are large enough and comfortable to use. It will cost about Rs. 7500.

2. Nokia 5230 & 5233 - Both have almost same specs. except that the former supports 3g & gps, hence costs 1k more than the latter. The 5233 would cost about Rs. 6000. However, you've crossed out touchscreen, so these don't seem to be an option.

There aren't any other s60 based phone in this budget.

The best cameraphone in this price range would be the X2. It has a 5MP camera with LED flash. However, its keypad is dreadful for texting & its OS is Java-based s40.

You've crossed out Touchscreen as well as Samsung, which makes me unable to suggest you Corby phones. There aren't any phones in this price-range which satisfies all your needs (I have no idea about Indian brands so let others suggest them).

My recommendation would be to revaluate your needs & see which is the most important out of them. Then check below.

1. Best Camera - Nokia X2

2. Best app. support - Nokia c5, 5230, 5233

3. Best for texting - Nokia c3(s40, wifi, qwerty keypad) , Nokia c5

4. Big screen - Nokia 5230, 5233, Samsung Corby phones (touchscreen)

[toad_frog09]

^^^ok...
That was detailed enough.
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While we are at it, can you name some cellphones from companies other than nokia that are user friendly and un-tacky...
Just to compare worthwhile products for best pick.

[azzu]

Sony ericsson cybershot c510..is the phone ur sister needs as per the requirements u stated..
solid , good cam , great features.
c510

3G , cam : 3.15 MP, Autofocus, LED flash ,solid body , great music playing capabilities.etcc

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nokia c5

good build quality , 3g , gps , cam: 3.15mp , FIXED FOCUS . led flash .

No need to remind u that auto focus is damn superior to fixd focus cam (even if the MP counts are high)

now you decide which "c" to get ( c5 or c510)
if u get c5 u sacrifice on cam , while on c510 , GPS (and nokia fanboyism )

[pauldmps]

Almost all foreign phone companies are trying their best to make the user-interface as easy as possible. (This is where the Indian brands need to concentrate rather than increasing the number of sim-card slots.)

The user interface on Samsung's Touchwiz as well as Bada are great. I am happy with my Samsung Champ (A review coming soon! on this forum)

The interface of new S60 phones have improved too but the functionality remains almost the same.

The Sense UI on HTC smart also looks great.

[krates]

Get the C510.. Its a small iPhone with its awesome UI.. I am using it just fantabulous phone..

[pulkitpopli2004]

@OP .. if u will be indulged in installing apps and all dat sony C510 wont be a nice idea..in this case nokia c5 is gr8..


oderwise sony always gives a decent quality phone.. and definately go for C510

[azzu]

Originally Posted by pulkitpopli2004

@OP .. if u will be indulged in installing apps and all dat sony C510 wont be a nice idea..in this case nokia c5 is gr8..

i dont understand why it wont be a nice idea ?

[pulkitpopli2004]

obv C5 is offering high battery life, more application can be loaded, web browsing is also decent.. yeah in pics and videos C510 will be much better.. bt it has some prob too after few months its response becomes very slow..
where C5 has a quite powerful ARM processor.. OP can easily view all PDF,doc,etc/..
this feature wont be dere in SE..

[azzu]

Originally Posted by pulkitpopli2004

obv C5 is offering high battery life,

i agree with u here

more application can be loaded,

can i know why , i mean on both phone's more apps can be loaded are there any restrictions here?

web browsing is also decent..

By using opera mini on both ... no difference , u can use other java browser too if needed,,

yeah in pics and videos C510 will be much better.. bt it has some prob too after few months its response becomes very slow..

i dont know how ur claiming this...i have personally used this mobile and my frnd has been using this mobile from quite a lot time no problems yet..

where C5 has a quite powerful ARM processor.. OP can easily view all PDF,doc,etc/..
this feature wont be dere in SE..

yes c5 has powerfull processor i agree with u here
, although pdf , doc can be installed on c510 by third party java apps

inspite all this , c510 has excellent cam ,with autofocus , smile detection , Accelerometer sensor ,those beautiful flash themes and menu's etc..

[pauldmps]

^^ I beg to differ. I haven't found any (free or paid) java app. which can read pdf or office files. If you know any, please let me know. Java cannot simply beat Symbian OS.

The c510 as well as c5 costs well above the OP's budget. Let the OP decide now.

P.S - While looking for sony-erricson, I bumped up on a model Cedar 3g, looks well promising.

[pulkitpopli2004]

Originally Posted by azzu

can i know why , i mean on both phone's more apps can be loaded are there any restrictions here?

nokia c5 is Symbian 60 series mobile. and u also knw either sony has more apps on internet or nokia symbian... nokia is always ahead in dis case..

Originally Posted by azzu

By using opera mini on both ... no difference , u can use other java browser too if needed,,

bt display colors.. will dey it be havin better display clearity as much as C5?

Originally Posted by azzu

i dont know how ur claiming this...i have personally used this mobile and my frnd has been using this mobile from quite a lot time no problems yet..

well in SE forum only 2 person were claiming dis issue.. thats its very slow nw after 1month of usage.. phonebook takes many sec to move to one particular letter..

Originally Posted by azzu

inspite all this , c510 has excellent cam ,with autofocus , smile detection , Accelerometer sensor ,those beautiful flash themes and menu's etc..

yeah
SE is gr8 in takin pictures and music.. nokia C5 cant provide such quality in dat price..

[toad_frog09]

Guys, my sis aint a geek to be worried about mobile applications.
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Can i know the cost of both cellphones.

[pulkitpopli2004]

c5 - 7.5k
c510 - arnd 8.5

[azzu]

"MobilePDF Reader".. it can be installed on java mobile..
while about the hanging thing ... there are many issues even with nokia c5. claimed on the Nokia Forum's ( no mobile is Perfect).
BTW : NOkia c5 : 7.2k
SE c510 : 7.5k
as OP said no need of Heavy app installations ..
c510 is great ( for the given requirements of OP) coz of excellent UI , CAM , Solid build ...as OP's requirements are..

[pauldmps]

^^ I have tried the "Mobile PDF" on several phones & it fails to work on all of them. This is due to memory limitations of low-end phones. And what about Office ??

The OP in his first post asked for a phone which supports many apps. In the above post, he is saying the opposite. I request the OP to clarify his exact requirements as well as the max. budget.

[toad_frog09]

^^^

Originally Posted by toad_frog09

Connectivity, applications provided and camera should be top notch that'll be within my mere underwear budget, with more emphasis on camera (pixel, flash, bla bla) than former two.

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And even with that, the 'application' word was brought into use cause quite frankly I thought we were speaking of pre loaded apps.
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Btw, why the heck are we argueing for pdf reader.
I am pretty sure the most important applications will very less clicked on, let alone a pdf reader.
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Anyways, so should i shortlist these two phones or are there any other models worth mentioning.

[pauldmps]

^^ I apologize for arguing over pdf. I just want to press my point that there is no reason to buy a Java-based phone which costs over 5k.

I again ask you to clarify your budget. The phones mentioned are well above the budget in your first post.

[azzu]

Toad , yes finalize both fones and check both phones live,,,
go for watever u like

Offtopic aul u said u didnt find any apps of pdf reader for java mobiles and now ur saying u tried it ,,, ???
it worked well in my case..
i agree with u on office , but its not the requirement here i guess..

[pauldmps]

^^ It is my mistake that I didn't already wrote in brackets (except mobile pdf). I knew you would suggest that because there is no other software for pdf.

[toad_frog09]

@ pauldmps, azzu, hey thanks a lot fellas.
I'l check both of em and let you when i get one.
Thanks again.

[azzu]

^ No problem...
plz surely let us know which u selected