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Struggling to make a decision: w890i VS. w760i |
lf282
Joined: Sep 04, 2008
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I'm due for an upgrade phone, and cannot decide between these two models.
I have done a lot of reading about both... and they seem great. Equally great. I prefer the looks of the w890i, but the specs of the w760i.
One question I cannot answer with these online reviews...
Which model is sturdiest? Which is less likely to break upon dropping? I am really clumsy and need a phone that is strong and built to last.
PS: which of these two is the quickest for navigating through the menus? I get really annoyed when there is a half-second delay after pressing a button. Which will be able to process my commands quickest?
Thanks for any help.
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number1
Joined: Sep 12, 2007
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Its best to choose spec over looks, the w890 would surive being dropped better, im not sure how strong the w760 slider is it would probley break quite easily. |
strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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W890 all the way. It is far better than W760 imho. 
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DCUK7
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+1 for the W890.
There are some concerns over signal reception with this phone but I have yet to have any major issues with reception. The style is superb with it being so super-slim and even the 3mp camera, although not autofocus, gives impressive shots in well lit conditions.
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Lunion
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+1 here for the W760i.
IMO it looks more stylish than the W890i, but then again i really like slider phones.
W760i has the new A200 (?) [is that right?] platform.
The camera on it doesnt have flash or auto focus, but it takes some good pictures.
Shake control is also an interesting feature and Need For Speed game is really good with the tilt control.
Personally for me the W760i wins hands down.
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marty mcfly
Joined: May 20, 2007
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If you like cheap,horrible feeling plastic, get the W760i. It feels like a babies toy in real life.
The W890i is much stronger, and looks a lot better.
Plus I like beans on toast.
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shelly58
Joined: Jun 19, 2004
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On 2008-09-05 00:26:15, marty mcfly wrote:
If you like cheap,horrible feeling plastic, get the W760i. It feels like a babies toy in real life.
The W890i is much stronger, and looks a lot better.
Plus I like beans on toast.
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lf282
Joined: Sep 04, 2008
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i, too, like slider phones... but after owning the w850i (which i loved, it is seriously indestructible) and then testing out the w580i - i can't help but think the build quality has dropped. The w580i feels terrible... so plasticky.
By the sounds of the replies I'm now more edging towards the w890i. Will report back when I go shopping tomorrow for the final choice.
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Amras
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Vote for W760i.
I like slider more. Besides it has bigger screen, and also better color reproduction too.
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Residentevil
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Tough one. I am not a friend of sliders, so the W890 is it.
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totalgsm
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On 2008-09-05 00:02:52, Lunion wrote:
+1 here for the W760i.
IMO it looks more stylish than the W890i, but then again i really like slider phones.
W760i has the new A200 (?) [is that right?] platform.
The camera on it doesnt have flash or auto focus, but it takes some good pictures.
Shake control is also an interesting feature and Need For Speed game is really good with the tilt control.
Personally for me the W760i wins hands down.
Yep, its a A200(DB3150) series.
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jigonx
Joined: Oct 16, 2007
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W760 has newer A200 UI and java platform compared to W890.
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QVGA
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W890 IMO is quite ugly looking. It just doesnt seem all that well put together. W760 is quite stylish
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Muhammad-Oli
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I'm afraid I'm the opposite of QVGA. I think the W890i looks great, but I don't like the W760i.
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strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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On 2008-09-05 07:29:46, Muhammad-Oli wrote:
I'm afraid I'm the opposite of QVGA. I think the W890i looks great, but I don't like the W760i.
Me 2  . And W760 may look stylish to you, but trust me, it is not better than W890.
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