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Which SE to go for. |
Sebby
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I just don't know what to do. Hopefully you guys can help.
Yesterday, I sold my K850i that I'd had for a few months as it was getting on my nerves. The firmware issues I could live with, as I knew they'd be sorted eventually, but I hated the poor build quality of the handset, and also didn't find it comfortable to use (e.g. the buttons). I'm pleased it's gone to be honest.
I'm back using an old W810i that was lying around, and it feels great in comparison (much better build quality, fast software, etc), but it's only temporary as I want something a bit more up-to-date. But what?
I know it's almost a step down, but I was thinking of going for a K810i. I'm looking for something with a decent camera (but doesn't have to be as good as the K850i), xenon flash, good build quality (no creaky casing), quick interface, 3G... and that's about it. I'd prefer it not to be a Walkman phone though.
I know the K810i fits these requirements, but I just feel a bit uneasy about going for something that's been out for such a long time. On the other hand, I know its software is good and there's lots of patches/ drivers for it, which will be good to play around with.
What do you guys think? You are the experts. 
Thanks so much in advance. 
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totalgsm
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At the moment I would go for a W910i |
Sebby
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But it's a Walkman phone, which I don't really want (plus I'm not keen on that particular model, and I don't like slide phones generally). 
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k770/t650?
oh, w890 isnt too far from release. Couple/few weeks and it should be out, maybe that will interest you!
good luck with your decision
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Sebby
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I like both of them, but don't they both have LED flash?
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turboy
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K810i is a great phone.
I have both the K810i and K850i and I think the K810i takes better photos.
It is also much, much quicker and very stable. Feels much better in the hand and buttons are bette to press.
I getting about 50% of the photos from my K850i turning out either blurry, incorrect lighting etc, whereas on my K810i, I'm pretty much guaranteed the photo will be perfect 95% of the time.
Get the K810i, and you'll know what a Cybershot phone should be!
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NightBlade
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Um.. if I were you, I'd just wait for the C702 or C902.
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Sebby
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Sorry, I should have said that I don't have a great deal of money to spend (around £170 maximum) so I don't think the C-series is going to fit the bill. Also, I want to order within the next week.
So far the K810i is still winning...
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spikejrt
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Why not get a k800, there seems to be so little difference between that and the k810 that you may as well get the cheaper one of the two!
The keypad on the k800 is even better than the one on the k810 so that would be one huge reason for me to get one - I've got a k850 but it's so slow and uncomfortable to use that the k800 has been in daily use since November when I originally got the k850! |
NightBlade
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In that case, get the K810. |
totalgsm
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Then for now K800i or K810i.
I am very fine with my K800i, its perfect in everything.
Its strong too, i drop it about 3 times a day everyday lol, still not damages.
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Muhammad-Oli
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Remember guys, he said he isn't too comfortable buying something that's been out for a long time. The K800i has been out a lot longer than the K810i, and even though technically they are a very similar phone, the K810i at least has updated styling, a better sliding cover for the camera, and those photo shortcut icons.
Get the K810i buddy, it's the only phone that fits the bill at the moment, and like you say, any phone which comes out in the next few weeks/months is too late, and will cost too much!
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Sebby
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Hmm, think it's going to be the K810 then guys. 
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technical-expert
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Only three of SE phones have xenon flash[k800 k810 k850]
So obvious the choice is going to be k810.
But i still suggest u consider the t650i and k770i.Both excellent in tems of design and materials.T650 has full metal casing with scratch resistant screen and some lighting effects if u love them[there's black version of t650 out which looks excellent and feels nice and compact as w810.K810 has bigger dimension then w810[Taller].Again if u love taking pics K770 is to be considered which has little edge over t650.And has nice easy buttons as like w810.Personally i feel k810 round keypad buttons to be annoying.Hope this takes u further in making ur decision
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Sebby
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Being an ex-T610 owner, which was probably my favourite SE ever, the T650 is appealing, but I feel it's just a bit too basic; style over functionality almost. The K770 is a nice handset, but again I feel the K810 beats it. I think I'm decided on it now.
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