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P990 vs W910 vs K800 vs V640 (What do you prefer?) |
xzite
Joined: Sep 25, 2008
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I'm in process of buying a new Sony Ericsson cellphone and i got 4 choices the P990, the W910, the K800 and the V640 but i need help i've checked Sonys website and they all seem like great phones but i can't buy all 4 can only afford 1 so out of those 4 what one do you prefer and why? Thanks heaps
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carkitter
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W910 - More features than V640i and now at a very good price.
V640i - Underrated, lots of phone for the price. Check out my V640i review here.
K800 - A100 is showing its age. If you're serious about a cameraphone, its worth spending more for one of the latest 5.0Mp+ phones.
P990 - Bad reputation, old style, UIQ is dead, get an iPhone 3G instead.
How about considering W890 and T700? A200, good camera's, low prices.
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xzite
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On 2009-02-01 How about considering W890 and T700? A200, good camera's, low prices.
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Hey thanks for your input i got $200NZD for a new phone & i more or less want one that is music made not camera made you know one like V640i with its Album Art etc but if you can give me ideas on other cheap phones besides the ones i have here that would be great i'll check out those ones you said carkitter Thanks  can i have a lil more help buying a new phone is confusing. |
carkitter
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On 2009-02-01 02:39:00, xzite wrote:
Hey thanks for your input i got $200NZD for a new phone...
Hey, another kiwi! 
Make sure you stop by the New Zealanders thread and say hello 
V640i is a bargain at the moment and W910 is half it's original price. G502 has same spec as V640i but more internet focus and I think the firmware may be more stable. Check out the Dick Smith Electronics website clearance section for some real bargains.
Among the importers, Expert Infotech is the cheapest and has a huge range.
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dalevil
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hmm... well if i wer u.... just get the P990i... all the features u wanted... and P990i so good with the wireless speakers of SE and to your car... iphone is just a crap man.... |
xzite
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On 2009-02-01 02:54:27, carkitter wrote:
Hey, another kiwi!
V640i is a bargain
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Yep i'm a Kiwi & I know i'm using one now to use this forum good old V640i huh see unlike you my V630i did the old white screen of death trick on me so i thought upgrade time & well certain auction site in NZ that was selling V640i cheap & new i got the gold & i've had it for about a year time for a change the V640i is ok apart from center button which is fading
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On 2009-02-01 02:54:27, carkitter wrote:
Check out the Dick Smith Electronics website clearance section for some real bargains.
Among the importers, Expert Infotech is the cheapest and has a huge range.
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I won't do major retailers as they charge out the nose but that second site i will check out sounds tempting & keep checking NZs Biggest Auction Site i'm sure you know the one...so your like a phone person what would be a huge memory (i got a 4GB M2 in my V640i but it has some faults like switching off now & then so what can hold a 4GB M2 memory card & mainly about music but have the joys of 3G, Wap & SMS etc) Any Ideas |
xzite
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On 2009-02-01 03:08:02, dalevil wrote:
hmm... well if i wer u.... just get the P990i... all the features u wanted... and P990i so good with the wireless speakers of SE and to your car... iphone is just a crap man....END QUOTE
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I personally ain't a fan of the IPhone there too over-hyped in my view so don't worry don't think i will be getting one of them...prefer to stay with a brand i now trust aka Sony Ericsson its just all there K750s, V640s, W910s, P990s its all so confusing & hard to make a right choice i don't want to get the wrong phone which is why i'm turning to esato members for...help & support which i'm grateful for so thank you in advance |
carkitter
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Online special from Vodafone: G502 + free accessory = $199 here.
That's a good deal.
I have an iPhone 3G and its not overhyped.
P990 is a smartphone and the basic definition of a smartphone is a phone which runs 3rd party applications. The best third party Apps are on the App Store so that makes the iPhone 3G the best smartphone platform going.
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mediar
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I think the W910 is the best choise. You won't be disappointed.
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Luci'sPower
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v640 it shouldn't even be there.....go for k800 if you wan't a cameraphone,and if youl like sliders and music go for w910
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xzite
Joined: Sep 25, 2008
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Anyone know of a legit cheap site in New Zealand where i can get a W910i? Also your thanks for all your opinions i haven't brought one yet so keep on giving me your opinions on what phones are $200 (even 2nd Hand) mainly music, 3G & all other main specs you get in a phone or choose out of my current 4. Thanks again for helping you all wonderful |
carkitter
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DSE had W910 for about $299 over Xmas that's the lowest I've ever seen it new. Most importers struggle to match Vodafone's current price of $399 TBH.
2nd hand might not be the best option for a slider phone as wear in the slider would spoil the usability considerably.
The 4GB, touchscreen W950 was selling for $399 new last year, 2nd hand on TradeMe it may be available in your price range - here you go.
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xzite
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Checked that auction its cheap & touch screen is wicked for music as i can browse music by touch screen i think anyway but no camera is a con & not added space plus against the W910i it seems somewhat weak even though its a better model W910i has Shake N Shuffle & SensMe(tm) which i have never seen or used & i've had like 15 phones in my life all Vodafone so even though thats a great looking phone it doesn't do music in the way of music so personally its a no go... |
carkitter
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This page from pricespy covers most online retailers in NZ. Not much chance of finding a new W910i for $199 I'm afraid but W910 can be had for $362 with a 4GB card - thats not bad, otherwise 2nd hand via TradeMe is your only option.
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OMG! Did some actualy say the iPhone is not overhyped!!?   ive now officialy heard it ALL.
Anyway id suggest the P990, although it doesnt offer much RAM, it has good music quality, great camera, its got Symbian UIQ3.0 OS9.1 so you can expand functionality (as in add advanced features, not having to add video recording like on an iPhone ), as far as i know the P990 is pretty stable on current Firmware, and you can mod it still a very nice device.
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