Posted by @ftyk
i am planning to buy a phone but am unable to make a choice.
my topmost requirement is that it should be a camera free phone.
from the available options in the market as of now i have narrowed down to 2 phones :
1) nokia e51
2) imate jaq
the reason i am unable to decide on my own is because i have never had an imate & have not got a series60 phone since my n70.
i am familiar with both operating systems.
points to consider when suggesting :
1) i use my phone for browsing extensively.
2) i'd like to have a considerable amount of internal memory.
4) i don't mind compromising on a few features but i'd like a phone with better hardware inside & better build quality outside.
5) fm radio is not necessary but i'd like a versatile media player.
6) i hardly text but i use a lot of gmail/aol on my phone so pop email is a must.
7) i practically survive on opera mini so java is indispensable.
this is all that comes to mind right now.
all feedback is appreciated, especially from owners of the above mentioned 2 phones.
ps : i am upgrading from a nokia 9300.
Posted by Sony α
Personally, I'd recommend the Sony Ericsson M600i...
It's a great device with a very stable OS, with the latest FW its a great phone, CameraLess and plus its TriBand & UMTS...
Posted by BobaFett
pls visit this thread for many useful e series infos and personal experiences
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=138338
Posted by @ftyk
@sony,
m600i has been discontinued in my part of the world.
no offence, but i don't want no phone with se's jog dial.
which phone would you give your vote to from the 2 i have mentioned?
Posted by @ftyk
@bobafett,
no offence, but i would appreciate your feedback here itself rather than read a 58 page thread.
ty for the link, anyways.
Posted by QVGA
Get a E51. Its a fantastic phone. If you can, just try and hold it in your hands and get the feel of it. Its got a relatively new button layout.
Posted by se_dude
w950 anyone?
Posted by thomas93
SE_Dude no M600 so im guessing a no. BB 8800
Posted by @ftyk
@qvga,
that is correct, nokia has even replaced the symbian swirl key with a home key & placed quite a few shortcut keys.
it's kind of like a blend of series80 & windows mobile in a series60 package.
do you have any hands on experience with an e51?
Posted by bearcub24
I'd highly recommend the Nokia E51, feels good in the hand, well made and the chunky keyboard is very tactile, speedy OS, been using one for a couple of months (camera version) and it would be my choice.
Posted by @ftyk
@thomas93,
blackberry sounds good but i have no clue of their operating system.
if you have one or have used one please comment.
@bearcub24,
after 2 months of usage has the back cover become loose or squeaky?
Posted by bearcub24
On 2008-05-02 20:23:24, @ftyk wrote:
@thomas93,
blackberry sounds good but i have no clue of their operating system.
if you have one or have used one please comment.
@bearcub24,
after 2 months of usage has the back cover become loose or squeaky?
No the battery cover is still tightly attached, only real fault I've found (and this won't apply to you) is that the camera is pretty mediocre for a 2Mp.
Posted by BobaFett
i could tell u, that e51 is a geat fone, featurewise, but the screen is way too small imo and thats really uncomfy if u browse the net usually.
the e series link is useful, u have a lot of impressions what and how the symbian os ( especially the e series ) offers u.
btw a fone usage is individual, so i can tell u, that the symbian os is far better and useful, logical and far better supported then se uiq, but that doesnt mean, it will fit u on the same way like me ( matter of taste ), so thats why i linked the e series forum, cos what i like and what impress me, maybe for u is a nightmare
Posted by kenoby
Dito
Posted by Sony α
Well, as hard as it is - I'll have to take the Nokia...
I loved my M600i to bits, haha so did Vesper Lynd in '007 Casino Royale' lol - but seriously, if the JogDial is that much of a put off - then yes, the E51...
Posted by @ftyk
would the camera free e51 perform better than the one with camera?
what i mean is that the absence of the camera module will decrease the burden on the phone & would that increase the phone's functional speed or help in any other way?
just curious.
@sony, lol, my nokia 9300 is also die hard 4 inspired.
@bobafett,
you have voiced one of my topmost worry.
i am used to browsing on the nokia 9300 & comparatively the e51's display is kinda miniscule.
i have not meant to belittle your effort in the least & do agree that reading the e series thread would surely not be a waste & plan to do so over the weekend.
regarding the operating system i totally share your preference & would anyday take nokia's symbian over se's uiq.
thanks again.
@all, strangely the imate jaq has not earned even one recommendation.
is it that lousy?
is it because it's imate or is it windows mobile itself?
Posted by Marly
The fact, that the i-mate Jaq isn't mentioned, is probably due to the situation, that most people here don't know the phone, they talk Nokia and Sony Ericsson all day
.
We also don't own a Jaq, but we have (had) several other i-mate, Qtek and now HTC devices, they served us well.
Keep in mind though, when you're not only reading your emails on the phone, but will also be typing them, this is very annoying on a normal keyboard, like that of the Nokia E51.
When you'll be typing a lot, you'll absolutely need a full (querty or whatever) keyboard.
Posted by @ftyk
@marly,
how would you rate imate as a company?
i have 3 o2 phones & one fine day i learnt that o2 shut down which makes me little apprehensive 'bout imate.
htc has not a single camera free phone with windows mobile operating system.
@all,
guys tell me honestly, is moving from nokia 9300 to e51 really an upgrade?
btw, i was so disgusted with the series60 e90 that i got rid of it in a week.
Posted by QVGA
I'll tell you why JAQ isnt mentioned. The phone is lousy looking, and its got no 3G or WiFi.
Posted by @ftyk
@qvga,
it's just a phone, i don't care if it's ugly. it's not like i have to sleep with it.
my 4 wheel drive is one ugly truck but as long as it delivers what i expect i'm satisfied.
the motorola razr is one hell of a looker but that's all it is, eye candy. if i wanted eye candy i'd buy a nokia sirocco.
looks, 3g & wi-fi were not on my list of pre-requisites.
Posted by @ftyk
can someone from singapore tell me if there is a camera free e51 available there & the cost as well if possible please?
Posted by @ftyk
are there any new camera free phones that have been announced/launched/released???
Posted by QVGA
how about W950?
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
@QVGA, no jog-dial remember?