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Is it still feasible to buy a k750i? |
lastikcizme
Joined: Oct 05, 2006
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From: Turkiye
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I am planning to buy an all-in-one phone with various features at a reasonable price, and i was considering a k750i.
However, it's been over 1,5 years since its first release, and both Nokia and SE are anouncing new models with similar & superior specifications - Now, i would ask your forgiveness because of the question you people probably encountered a thousand times, but, would i choose k750 or some other available model, or wait for a few weeks for an upcoming one?
I know that k750 has autofocus with better photo quality than most others on its price range, and has enough audio playing capabilities for me so i don't wanna sacrifice camera performance for more Walkman abilities. And i probably can not afford a model over %20 more expensive than k750  I plan to use this new phone for around two years, so what do you guys suppose i should do? Do you think the k750 has aged terribly, or will have soon after some new stuff comes up this chrismas or so?
W800 is a close contestant, but i just don't like the looks of it at all! You know, i would opt for the classic "blackish, formal-looking" design.
Sorry to bother frequenters with a question that was asked a gazillion times before, but i failed to see any similar topics considering up-to-date information on mobile phone market. I am eager to remove this topic if you guys bash me about it. Thanks in advance...
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Sammy_boy
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I'd say the K750i is still an excellent phone, and buying it now makes good sense, as newer models will have pushed the K750i's price right down. The camera quality is excellent, and is, as you say, a brilliant all round phone.
If you could live with the styling, the W800i would be a slightly better bet, as it has an identical camera module, plus the better Walkman player for only a small amount now of money more. Or you could get a W800i, and fit it was a K750i facia/housing!
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wilson
Joined: Jun 15, 2005
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From: Tanzania
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I thnk k750i ìs not that old, however, the feature that u want matters. It would be wise to look these new feature of these new phone whether they fulfil ur need. Do u real need them?
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tranced
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
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From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland
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i agree with sammy. k750 still one of the best and complete phones. but what are you really looking for in a phone?
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lastikcizme
Joined: Oct 05, 2006
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From: Turkiye
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Thanks, W800 in a K750i housing sounds plausible, yet i guess i would ruin the warranty doing such a change. But, i suppose i could swap the housing after a while, if i really can't get used to it 
EDIT. @ tranced & wilson
The thing i need most is storage space for my stupid wallpapers, photos i would shoot around, and MP3 clips mostly for use as ringtones.
Second, i guess i would want a camera matching at least the one on K750 (Autofocus, etc.). So i would probably not need another Digital Camera since 2MPixels is more than enough for me..
I would like to listen to music, though not very frequently i suppose, but something like a "megabass" feature and good playlist management would matter.
Symbian would be welcome in a phone, but lack of it is no problem.
Last but not least, i would want a classic form factor(candy bar forever!). So, what is your diagnosis?
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BobaFett
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if u can get a new one, imo its worth. the second hand ones should be to get really cheap, way too many on the market, not worth to pay much, cos without warranty isnt the best deal.
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lastikcizme
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From: Turkiye
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@BobaFett
Agreed. You never know what you buy when you buy second hand.. |
QVGA
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If you're planning to use it for 2-3 years then better not get it. Eventually you'll have a 4year old phone!! Get a K800 and it'll last perfectly for another 2 years. |
lastikcizme
Joined: Oct 05, 2006
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Thanks for all help people!
Here in Turkiye, K750i is sold for 340+ USD, Whereas W800 goes for more than 490 US dollars. Too big a gap for me to leap over, considering the small benefits of purchasing the latter. There's also W810 with a price similar to that of W800 (470 USD), and apparently has some pros to it. And there's some W700 with no visible difference in specs with W800, but has a price tag of 310+USD?!
I am reading about W810 & W700 now, and i must decide quickly before any new models come up, or i'll get lost inside datasheets!!
Thank you all very much again for the feedback, you've been a great help and i'll probably get a brand new  soon
EDIT. @ QVGA
I have yet to find the price for K800, but i'm afraid it's expensive beyond my reach for the time being. But your point is taken, i'll also take a look at some newer models like the W810. Thanks mate.
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tupac1
Joined: Mar 12, 2006
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whats up,
the w700i doesn't have auto-focus and comes with a 256 mb card while the w800i comes with a 512 mb card. w700i has a terrible camera.
btw i think you should go for the k750i (64mb card), if you have more cash than definitely get the w800i or the w810i.
the k750i at the moment can rival all the big phones atm.
-has good cam
-good design
-excellent mp3 player
-torch
etc
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neoxvirus
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Try the nokia n73! Great camera(3.2mp w/autofocus), sweet audio player, expandable memory, candy bar style, and even symbian! Comes in different colors too.
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K750 are well known on its quality and great package of feature in a very low price.. you can't go wrong with this phone although it's been announced for past 1.5 years ago.. im still loving it
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@lastik - All I can say is . . . good choice mate ! I bought my FIRST - K750i last - August 2005, sold it after a month's USE, kinda regret that . . . I bought my 2nd one roughly about 3 weeks ago, and am contented (for the meantime), some says, that the K750 captures SHARPER images than that of the K800  . . . also, it's a GOOD idea to buy OLD models . . . as the BUGS that's been with the software during their INITIAL realeases were ALREADY improved on the latter issues, just like the - K750. Yeah, the K750 is MUCH better than the W800 . . . on looks !
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K750 did look sexier than W800 
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K750 is a GUY's fone . . . while the W800 is for . . . 
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