very urgent : phone under 13k..

[ritvij]

guyzz.. i need a phone and my budget is 12000 (can be extended to 13k)..

1. Budget? 13k max
2. Display type and size? no preference
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip? bar
4. Preferred choice of brand? any brand except nokia or lg
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type) no touch and type, need a qwerty but touchscreen can be considered if good phone
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera. not an important factor but will be needed for some quick snaps..
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc). not symbian please
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly. both 3g and wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)? GPS
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)? mainly calls, texting and listening music
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? curve 9300, wildfire s
12. Any other info that you want to share: i already own an ipod touch so no need of multimedia phone.. but occasional music is required

also i use bsnl sim.. so if i buy bb curve 9300 will i have to use separate plan or can i browse with wifi only?

i will buy the phone online if the price is good..
spotted samsung focus on ebay for 13000

NEW UNLOCKED SAMSUNG FOCUS I917 WINDOWS 7 3G 8GB 5MP | eBay

[Neo]

go n take MOTO DEFY.
amazing phone, killer specs.
better than Wildfire S and BB.

[ritvij]

Originally Posted by royal.tarun

go n take MOTO DEFY.
amazing phone, killer specs.
better than Wildfire S and BB.

have u used it??
how is motos UI???

[mukeshgupta]

Wildfire S can be a good choice. It comes with android gingerbread, 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen with Gorilla Glass display, 5MP camera with LED flash, A-GPS with eCompass, 600MHz processor speed and rest of the bells and whistles that comes with HTC androids.

Other amazing phones that fits your requirement -

Spice Mi-410 - Amazing hardware for the price. Maximum bang for the buck. check out the reviews on the 410 thread on this forum. Cheapest price @Saholic Rs.12,999

Motorola Defy - Great phone. check out the reviews on the defy thread on this forum. Good value for money. But the price is 1.3K above your budget

[thetechfreak]

If you can spend a little more get Motorolla Defy
Else get LG OPtimus One P500

[Sam]

1. Samsung Focus
2. Wildfire S (or Galaxy Ace), if you get strictly within 13k
3. Defy, worth the extra you pay
4. Optimus One, if you like modding or trying custom rom.

[Neo]

Originally Posted by ritvij

have u used it??
how is motos UI???

I havn't used it but heard a lot. You can ask anyone in the Defy thread about it.
I don't know about the UI but you can customize it as you like. Its android, afterall.

[ritvij]

what about the blackberry?
i text a lot and need a QWERTY..
budget is a constraint coz my dad thinks "what will you do with a 15k phone..?"
what about curve 8520.. as i won't use 3g presently and will buy a new phone after boards results...
rest of the guyz thanks for the suggestions but i won't buy a touchscreen....

[dreatica]

Originally Posted by Sam

1. Samsung Focus
2. Wildfire S (or Galaxy Ace), if you get strictly within 13k
3. Defy, worth the extra you pay
4. Optimus One, if you like modding or trying custom rom.

Go by the hardware ranking :

1. Focus
2. Defy
3. Optimus one/ Wildfire S

If you love Android, go for defy available @ ebay for 13890bucks. Focus comes with WP7 and now with mango update is also VFM mobile.

Optimus one/Wildfire S is for lower segment..avoid it.

[ritvij]

Originally Posted by dreatica

Go by the hardware ranking :

1. Focus
2. Defy
3. Optimus one/ Wildfire S

If you love Android, go for defy available @ ebay for 13890bucks. Focus comes with WP7 and now with mango update is also VFM mobile.

Optimus one/Wildfire S is for lower segment..avoid it.

focus is a good buy for me but i get no warranty on it.... at ebay..

Originally Posted by thetechfreak

If you can spend a little more get Motorolla Defy
Else get LG OPtimus One P500

just tried the optimus one.. i hate the touchscreen on it.. the keyboard is very small for my fingers..

[dreatica]

Originally Posted by ritvij

focus is a good buy for me but i get no warranty on it.... at ebay..



just tried the optimus one.. i hate the touchscreen on it.. the keyboard is very small for my fingers..

I too ordered it just to review WP7 but yet to receive it. The seller is taking too much time.

Optimus one is VFM phone as per the budget of 8k. The more money you add to buy a phone, the more enjoyable experience you will get.

[ritvij]

Originally Posted by dreatica

I too ordered it just to review WP7 but yet to receive it. The seller is taking too much time.

when did you order? did the seller offer any warranty.. please inform me ASAP when you get it about its functioning..

Originally Posted by dreatica

The more money you add to buy a phone, the more enjoyable experience you will get.

true...

[dreatica]

Originally Posted by ritvij

when did you order? did the seller offer any warranty.. please inform me ASAP when you get it about its functioning..



true...

Ordered on 23 or 24sep I guess. 1-2 days left for the seller to update shipping details else the money would be refunded no warranty coz its not released in India.

[thetechfreak]

Originally Posted by dreatica

no warranty coz its not released in India.

I think that phone has international warranty doesnt it?

[ritvij]

maybe i will wait for the October edition of digit as they are testing smart phones..

[mukeshgupta]

Originally Posted by thetechfreak

I think that phone has international warranty doesnt it?

Most phones sold at ebay by re-sellers don't come with a manufacturer's warranty. But the fact of the matter is that these days your original bill (which carries the imei number) acts as the warranty for most brands. So if you can get hold of the original bill (can be in anyone's name), that should normally work.

If the phones have international warranty, it will work in India. But most of the times the phones sold at such cheap prices by people on eBay like sites are grey market products. You will not get a manufacturer's warranty for these products.

Originally Posted by ritvij

what about the blackberry?
i text a lot and need a QWERTY..
budget is a constraint coz my dad thinks "what will you do with a 15k phone..?"
what about curve 8520.. as i won't use 3g presently and will buy a new phone after boards results...
rest of the guyz thanks for the suggestions but i won't buy a touchscreen....

Blackberry Curve 8520 is a good and proven phone. There's a deal for this @Saholic - use coupon code 'BB911'. If you don't like touch screen you can also look at Nokia E series phones.

The Nokia E5-00 is a good phone. Comes with qwerty keyboard and 5 way navigation key. It comes with triband 3G, quadband GSM, Wi-Fi, you can integrate up to 10 email accounts and access multiple IMs and social networking sites. Also includes 5MP camera with LED flash, GPS/AGPS, 600MHz processor etc. You can get this around 9K

[sach1000rt]

if you have icici account use icici coupon on letsbuy for defy.
pice comes down to 14200Rs with bluetooth headset and reebok sunglasses.

[dreatica]

Originally Posted by mukeshgupta

Most phones sold at ebay by re-sellers don't come with a manufacturer's warranty. But the fact of the matter is that these days your original bill (which carries the imei number) acts as the warranty for most brands. So if you can get hold of the original bill (can be in anyone's name), that should normally work.

Thats your wrong impression about ebay. Every phone that comes with manufacture warranty is mentioned by the dealers and its accepted by the companies. I am purchasing phone from ebay for last 2-3 years and never ever had any problem in facing warranty issues. Its long time I ever purchased the phone from local shops.

Originally Posted by mukeshgupta

If the phones have international warranty, it will work in India. But most of the times the phones sold at such cheap prices by people on eBay like sites are grey market products. You will not get a manufacturer's warranty for these products.

You are wrong here too. Focus is not released in India, so how would samsung provide you a warranty here ? Plus, phones like Xperia Neo is also not released, and thats why you wont be getting any warranty of such handsets. They are not grey products that the sellers are selling at cheap prices, but they usually buy in bulk which the normal shopkeeper can ever dream off, thats why you find the discounts better online as compared to local shops.

PS: Always go for a seller which has good reputation and you will be in safe hands.

Originally Posted by thetechfreak

I think that phone has international warranty doesnt it?

I think so but I wont be going to US/UK for a 12k phone just to get the phone repaired under warranty

[ritvij]

Originally Posted by mukeshgupta

Blackberry Curve 8520 is a good and proven phone. There's a deal for this @Saholic - use coupon code 'BB911'. If you don't like touch screen you can also look at Nokia E series phones.

The Nokia E5-00 is a good phone. Comes with qwerty keyboard and 5 way navigation key. It comes with triband 3G, quadband GSM, Wi-Fi, you can integrate up to 10 email accounts and access multiple IMs and social networking sites. Also includes 5MP camera with LED flash, GPS/AGPS, 600MHz processor etc. You can get this around 9K

tried the e5 but still a blackberry is a blackberry..
keyboard of e5 can't match bb's..
also bb 8520 is a lot less on letsbuy using the coupon "rcomlsb"...

so finally i have made up my mind for the blackberries...
want to try out a bb now..
and become a blackberry beast too...
what to take : 8520 or 9300..

[diagus]

how about HTC Explorer
Flipkart.com: HTC Explorer: Mobile

[Sam]

get LG Optimus One or go for Wildfire S if you can't increase budget. don't pay 11k for a O1 clone.

[ritvij]

i don't want a touchscreen guyzz..
m confused between curve 8520 and 9300

[aroraanant]

if u have a budget of 13k then I would suggest u to increase ur budget a lil bit and go for SE xperia x10 for only 14k from mobile.sulekha.com

[ritvij]

Originally Posted by aroraanant

if u have a budget of 13k then I would suggest u to increase ur budget a lil bit and go for SE xperia x10 for only 14k from mobile.sulekha.com

where is it for 14k?? i found for 20k..
sorry but no touchscreen..
bb 8520 or bb 9300

[red dragon]

Increase your budget a bit and buy E6.
You do not need a blackberry for texting.
Even E5 can get the job done.
If dying for a berry,atleast buy a bold2.

[ritvij]

Originally Posted by red dragon

Increase your budget a bit and buy E6.
You do not need a blackberry for texting.
Even E5 can get the job done.
If dying for a berry,atleast buy a bold2.

cost of bold 2??
i looked for e5 but the qwerty of berry suited for my fingers.. as they(fingers) are quite large..
well m gonna wait for the digit issue to arrive and read their comparison test...

[aroraanant]

Originally Posted by ritvij

where is it for 14k?? i found for 20k..

Unfortunately u lost d deal,now it is sold out...

[mukeshgupta]

Originally Posted by dreatica

PS: Always go for a seller which has good reputation and you will be in safe hands.

That's very true when buying from eBay.

Originally Posted by dreatica

You are wrong here too. Focus is not released in India, so how would samsung provide you a warranty here ?

Correct again

Originally Posted by ritvij

tried the e5 but still a blackberry is a blackberry..
keyboard of e5 can't match bb's..
also bb 8520 is a lot less on letsbuy using the coupon "rcomlsb"...

so finally i have made up my mind for the blackberries...
want to try out a bb now..
and become a blackberry beast too...
what to take : 8520 or 9300..

Prices keep on changing everyday and during the festive season you may get hold of cool coupons. When you are ready to buy you should look at the deals on different sites. That will help you in getting the best price.

If you have the budget then I would suggest the Bbry 9300. It's a 3G (riband (HSDPA 900/1700/2100) enabled phone and comes with AGPS - slightly better than the 8520. I suggest also have a look at the new Curve 9360. They have announced the price as 19990, but this may go down when it hits the stores and on top of it you can get some coupons to reduce the price further.

[AndroidFan]

I got that new Samsung Focus from ebay for 13k, and guys, I tell you its a super-premium product at cheap rates... The only worry is no warranty, but still, the price is unbeatable for the excellent product i got...

[aniket.cain]

My previous room-mate had a BB 8520, and after using it extensively, I can tell you, that phone sucks. The keyboard is a pain to type. The keys are too plasticky and stiff, and it is impossible to type fast without errors. Comparing it to my Samsung Galaxy Pro's keypad, even the owner of the 8520 wanted to throw that phone away. 8520 looks cheap, and feels cheap in hands. "A Blackberry is a Blackberry" is a wrong notion. All BBs are not created equal. If you are so much bent towards BB, get some higher end model. Not this cheap piece of crap.