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felicious
QUOTE(kiddorox @ Jun 5 2008, 01:05 AM)
Need someone to recommend a nice phone since my old 1 no longer usable.

1. Brand.
-Any

2. Budget.
-RM700-800 (or below 1k)

3. Specs.
-Nice screen, nice audio (mp3), camera (decent 1 will do)

4. Type/Size.
Slide , sleek design
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S500 or W580
But you have to beware that the keypad might crack.
Anyway, they say the new version is fixed already.
Immi-san
Ive got the Sony Ericsson K550i so far on my shortlist....pls care to add more smile.gif i dont have the expertise!
felicious
QUOTE(Immi-san @ Jun 5 2008, 01:28 AM)
Ive got the Sony Ericsson K550i so far on my shortlist....pls care to add more smile.gif  i dont have the expertise!
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SE W810? Or add a bit more to get K800 smile.gif
Immi-san
QUOTE(felicious @ Jun 5 2008, 01:29 AM)
SE W810? Or add a bit more to get K800 smile.gif
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Thanks for the recommendations Felicious smile.gif
Ive had a chance to suss out the SE interface (online)....and its really sucky...theres this 'c' button to go one step back....and another to go all the way back...
its just too complicated...I guess i have to narrow it down a bit...brand: Nokia (interface that of the 6230 model...or close to)
squall_kay
QUOTE(Immi-san @ Jun 5 2008, 02:26 AM)
Thanks for the recommendations Felicious  smile.gif
Ive had a chance to suss out the SE interface (online)....and its really sucky...theres this 'c' button to go one step back....and another to go all the way back...
its just too complicated...I guess i have to narrow it down a bit...brand: Nokia  (interface that of the 6230 model...or close to)
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SE a200 n a100 interface platform is simple n straightforward only....
button c for deleting, while button arrow (like undo) to return to prebious screen (when press) but if u hold it, it will return to standby screen
nway, try it online is suck..try it real at phone shop
6230 is running on s40 old interface where as latest interface for s40 sophisticated than ur 6230 interface...
if u r really on nokia
how about nokia 6300 running on s40 platform (same with 6230 but newer version)
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6300-1800.php
price: +-rm565 (ap)
or
nokia 6120 classic
running on s60 platform - smartphone functions
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6120_classic-1958.php
price: +-rm685 (ap)

price source: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=270218

for me, felecious opinion to consider w810 or k800 is better coz at the price u mentioned, SE give better price to perfomance ratio than those nokia...

ps: i still dont get it what Mahathirs to do with ur phone hmm.gif

Immi-san
You guys are awesome! I am gonna go check out all those fones tomorrow...get my grimy fingers all over em..hehe.
will let you know how it went. Ciao


PS - I referred to it (rm) like 'Franklins' ($100).....get it?
Omiko
hi all...i need some recommendation here

1. Brand - nokia/SE
2. Budget - RM1000 or below
3. Specs - cool camera and sound.. extra storage..
4. Type/Size - candy bar
sen1868
hi! which one is better, k550i or w810i? i prefer k550i's design to w810i's, but still unsure which one to buy.. rclxub.gif
btw, i'm buying 2nd hand unit. can u pls pls pls help me....? cry.gif
one more thing.. is it true that k550i can store up to 1000 sms (without modding/flashing)?
how about the sms limit for w810i?
thanx in advance! smile.gif
louis6
QUOTE(Omiko @ Jun 5 2008, 11:14 AM)
hi all...i need some recommendation here

1. Brand - nokia/SE
2. Budget - RM1000 or below
3. Specs - cool camera and sound.. extra storage..
4. Type/Size - candy bar
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SE k810i bah...but mayb u'll dislike de keypad design... tat's 1 of de reason i dun buy tat... biggrin.gif
kasala
QUOTE(sen1868 @ Jun 5 2008, 12:21 PM)
hi! which one is better, k550i or w810i? i prefer k550i's design to w810i's, but still unsure which one to buy..  rclxub.gif
btw, i'm buying 2nd hand unit. can u pls pls pls help me....?    cry.gif
one more thing.. is it true that k550i can store up to 1000 sms (without modding/flashing)?
how about the sms limit for w810i?
thanx in advance!  smile.gif
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w810 only 200sms without modding
w810 produce better audio quality as far as im concern
as for camera
QUOTE
The K550 form factor and dimensions, the exotic resolution of 1632 x 1224 pixels, the autofocus and the dual LED flash initially made us believe that K550 has the same photo hardware we’ve already seen in K750, W800 and W810 models. We did expect the same kind of camera performance too. Then we noticed the fine print, the camera designation that’s it. It says the focal length is 3.8mm, while the focal length of the older models is 4.8mm. It seems that in order to fit in the thinner body, K550 has a smaller sensor, which is expected to produce lower quality pictures. Indeed, looking at the pictures, we see that the quality is comparable to W850/W880, and not to the popular K750/W800 autofocus models. Of course, our testing piece is a beta version and the photo quality may be improved in the retail version.


Source: Gsmarena

btw, k550 hv slimmer body...


Added on June 5, 2008, 3:51 pm
QUOTE(Omiko @ Jun 5 2008, 11:14 AM)
hi all...i need some recommendation here

1. Brand - nokia/SE
2. Budget - RM1000 or below
3. Specs - cool camera and sound.. extra storage..
4. Type/Size - candy bar
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if dun like k810, how about k800 brows.gif
or n73me
sen1868
QUOTE(kasala @ Jun 5 2008, 03:49 PM)
w810 only 200sms without modding
w810 produce better audio quality as far as im concern
as for camera
Source: Gsmarena

btw, k550 hv slimmer body...


Added on June 5, 2008, 3:51 pm

if dun like k810, how about k800  brows.gif
or n73me
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thanx! but how about the sms limit 4 k550i?
is it true that more than 1000 sms can be stored without modding?
this is kinda important cause i'm an sms freak blush.gif
J(o)y
QUOTE(panasonic88 @ Jan 7 2008, 05:38 PM)
Welcome to the SIXTH EDITION of one of the hottest topic discussion.
This is a special thread for everybody out there that need Professional recommendations on buying a new handphone...

To request recommendation, what u need to post:

1. Brand.
2. Budget.
3. Specs.
4. Type/Size. (Candybar, Clamshell etc...)

Any new topic regarding recommendations shall be closed/deleted.
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Any recomendation for the following requirement:

1. Brand: Samsung

2. Budget: Less than RM1K

3. Specification: Radio

4. Type: Slider or Candy bar. No clamshell

Generally for basic organiser functions, i think samsung is the best and more flexible in putting in task, reminders, etc.. If sifus out there think there are others better than samsung in general, pls do advise.. notworthy.gif
squall_kay
QUOTE(sen1868 @ Jun 5 2008, 03:57 PM)
thanx! but how about the sms limit 4 k550i?
is it true that more than 1000 sms can be stored without modding?
this is kinda important cause i'm an sms freak  blush.gif
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why wanna store so much sms? tongue.gif
js backup using myphone explorer...free software..
sen1868
QUOTE(squall_kay @ Jun 5 2008, 05:53 PM)
why wanna store so much sms?  tongue.gif
js backup using myphone explorer...free software..
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now i'm using k700i..
the sms storage limit really annoyed me.
i have to delete messages EVERYTIME my inbox is full
(which can only store about 100 sms sad.gif )..
that's why i need bigger storage limit..
plus i'm too lazy to backup using the computer biggrin.gif
Omiko
ok thanx....
wat about w890i...is it good?
squall_kay
QUOTE(sen1868 @ Jun 5 2008, 06:01 PM)
now i'm using k700i..
the sms storage limit really annoyed me.
i have to delete messages EVERYTIME my inbox is full
(which can only store about 100 sms  sad.gif )..
that's why i need bigger storage limit..
plus i'm too lazy to backup using the computer biggrin.gif
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w810 can up to 200...
i dont think k550 can store many sms..the most 250 only...
newer SE hp like w910, k850 can up to 1000sms
louis6
QUOTE(J(o)y @ Jun 5 2008, 04:46 PM)
Any recomendation for the following requirement:

1.  Brand: Samsung

2.  Budget: Less than RM1K

3.  Specification: Radio

4.  Type: Slider or Candy bar. No clamshell

Generally for basic organiser functions, i think samsung is the best and more flexible in putting in task, reminders, etc..  If sifus out there think there are others better than samsung in general, pls do advise..  notworthy.gif
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samsung u600 or e950??? i think now ald drop below rm1k liao...
Immi-san
What do you guys think about the Nokia 6120 Classic...pros and cons?
And what's its real price out of these 3?
[AP] RM 685___[CSL] RM 750[ORI] RM 930
jolin_t
1. Brand: Better if it's Nokia..But recommendation on other brands is okay too
2. Budget: <RM2,000
3. Specs: 3.2 megapixel or above, 5 recommended.
4. Type/Size: Smartphone with camera (if there is any), sidekick, twist to 90degress type or slide; nothing too bulky

thanks in advance smile.gif
felicious
QUOTE(jolin_t @ Jun 6 2008, 12:26 AM)
1. Brand: Better if it's Nokia..But recommendation on other brands is okay too
2. Budget: <RM2,000
3. Specs: 3.2 megapixel or above, 5 recommended.
4. Type/Size: Smartphone with camera (if there is any), sidekick, twist to 90degress type or slide; nothing too bulky

thanks in advance smile.gif
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Nokia N82, N95
furryfeline
hi!

Need anybody's expertise on which hp is more stable either the nokia n82 or SE W960i? my fren is provoking me to take SE but then again i've been very comfortable with nokia's UI

thanks
squall_kay
QUOTE(furryfeline @ Jun 6 2008, 11:30 AM)
hi!

Need anybody's expertise on which hp is more stable either the nokia n82 or SE W960i? my fren is provoking me to take SE but then again i've been very comfortable with nokia's UI

thanks
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although im using SE p1i, but if me la, i take n prefer n82 more than w960...n82 give more value for money....js it a litlle bit smaller screen n dun hv touch screen...video wise, cam wise, a lot better...music wise, perhaps w960 perform better..n82 hv more supported software than w960..regarding w960 hv 8gb, du you need it so much?? n82 using microSD n can support 8gb also...
nlks
Hello all,
Im not sure whether anyone can help me to solve my problem or not..
it is really difficult for me and I need recommendation if anyone could give,
im aiming 3 model:

Brand: LG KS20, IPhone, or Docomo F905i,
Budget: RM1800+-
Spec: hm..I got no special requirement on this..
Type: prefer flip but not a must..

simplify the question is actually: which 1 is better between these 3..?
I guess my question will end up with: wat I myself want to do..
but actually 3 of them having something I want..
so it's good if anyone can give me any opinion or recommendation..




p/s: IPhone above refer to 2G Iphone, 3G will be out of my budget..
stonesix
hi all the mobile geek out there, how about this camera boaster?
saw it at some other forum, so just to share with your guys...

6x Zoom Telescope Lens with Crystal Case

wondering anyone here using this cannon...

more details here...
My Webpage
user posted image
squall_kay
QUOTE(stonesix @ Jun 6 2008, 10:19 PM)
hi all the mobile geek out there, how about this camera boaster?
saw it at some other forum, so just to share with your guys...

6x Zoom Telescope Lens with Crystal Case

wondering anyone here using this cannon...

more details here...
My Webpage
user posted image
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is that for cameraphone? shocking.gif
iRonTech
its available from www.brando.com.hk icon_idea.gif
squall_kay
haha...that thing big wooo....to bring that things along better bring along dedicated camera tongue.gif
but the price, not bad, good price thumbup.gif
ResQ
halu! i'm wanna find budget handphone around rm200 with specification like this :-

- have memory card
- have radio
- have mp3 player
- have big storage for sms
- long lasting batery

now i'm using n95 and iphone .. but i wanna further my study at matriculation .. very2 scare la to bring n95 or iphone .. please help me find and give suggestion to this budget handphone!
squall_kay
QUOTE(ResQ @ Jun 7 2008, 11:07 AM)
halu! i'm wanna find budget handphone around rm200 with specification like this :-

- have memory card
- have radio
- have mp3 player
- have big storage for sms
- long lasting batery

now i'm using n95 and iphone .. but i wanna further my study at matriculation .. very2 scare la to bring n95 or iphone .. please help me find and give suggestion to this budget handphone!
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wow...js form5 already afford n95 n iphone...sure these kids nowadays very rich...
i bet when arrive in ur matric, u will get shock, there are plenty of kids using same phone like u or perhaps better...than u will think better brought ur phone also tongue.gif

nway, to find rm200 phone with those specs, quite hard unless second hand
for brand new, w200 price around rm340 for ap set (refer hairul's thread)
val-mopii
brand: LG
budget: less than 2k
specs: camera at least 3mp, accept mp3 and wma.
type: slider or flip.

will be thankful for your help =]
Shinigami
QUOTE(ResQ @ Jun 7 2008, 11:07 AM)
halu! i'm wanna find budget handphone around rm200 with specification like this :-

- have memory card
- have radio
- have mp3 player
- have big storage for sms
- long lasting batery

now i'm using n95 and iphone .. but i wanna further my study at matriculation .. very2 scare la to bring n95 or iphone .. please help me find and give suggestion to this budget handphone!
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RM200 for the spec required would be impossible... unless it's a 2nd hand motorola like V3i or maybe L7... u can get it around RM250-RM300... laugh.gif
young_mane
Guys,

Would like to ask is there any clamshell phone recommended which has big font size for the lettering and has simple camera functions?

Wanna buy a simple clamshell for my mum, no need so canggih canggih one.

Thx a million
ResQ
QUOTE(squall_kay @ Jun 7 2008, 11:57 AM)
wow...js form5 already afford n95 n iphone...sure these kids nowadays very rich...
i bet when arrive in ur matric, u will get shock, there are plenty of kids using same phone like u or perhaps better...than u will think better brought ur phone also  tongue.gif

nway, to find rm200 phone with those specs, quite hard unless second hand
for brand new, w200 price around rm340 for ap set (refer hairul's thread)
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yah i'm very scare if my phone kena curi la .. so if budget around 350 which model can i take it?

QUOTE(Shinigami @ Jun 7 2008, 02:06 PM)
RM200 for the spec required would be impossible... unless it's a 2nd hand motorola like V3i or maybe L7... u can get it around RM250-RM300... laugh.gif
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so if i up my budget around 350 which model can i get?
squall_kay
QUOTE(ResQ @ Jun 8 2008, 01:16 AM)
yah i'm very scare if my phone kena curi la .. so if budget around 350 which model can i take it?
so if i up my budget around 350 which model can i get?
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base on my experience during matric n uni, if u really take care ur hp, others cannot steal it...nway, malang xberbau tongue.gif ...
so rm350 with all those specs, from SE, w200 only (ap set)...moto L6 dun hv memory card...
if u dun mind 2nd hand phone, then there will be more choices...u can search at garage sales, k750/w800 2nd hand or sometimes w810 also can get at that price depends on the condition....nokia 5300xm 2nd hand around that price..
p2p
i'm confused between w850, w580 & s500.someone guide me, which one is better guys. After selecting all SE , I've narrowed to these 3 phones. I'm looking for good mp3 player with FM, decent camera.
mason
motorola v9 is how much???
and sell motorola e398 canget how much?
thank you:)
Immi-san
Brand: Any (preferably Nokia..but SE tend to have better battery life...I complained abt the SE's interface before....but wutha heck..the learning curve should'nt be that steep)
Budget: 800rm or below
Features: Awesome battery life, Nice fat screen (16 million colors) and 'best' audio quality (with 'headfones'..not fussy abt external speakers) in this price range, as I am looking to merge my mp3 player and phone into one...cos i am too clumsy to carry both tongue.gif *my Sennheisers died..depressed..lol*
Not bothered about the camera (2 mps should be fine) or internet browsing (got a damn laptop for that)...but extremely solid connectivity with pc..as I will be transferring data (sms', vids, and ofcoz music) all the time. Also at least 4gigs of expandable memory.
Design: Slimmer the better...candybar first choice though

Thanks in advance!

And I repeat...what is the difference between :
"[AP]" "[CSL]" and "[ORI]"
paikut
QUOTE(val-mopii @ Jun 7 2008, 12:11 PM)
brand: LG
budget: less than 2k
specs: camera at least 3mp, accept mp3 and wma.
type: slider or flip.

will be thankful for your help =]
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Take a look at LG KU990 Viewty..should meet yr requirment cheers... cheers.gif
paikut
QUOTE(p2p @ Jun 8 2008, 06:43 PM)
i'm confused between w850, w580 & s500.someone guide me, which one is better guys. After selecting all SE , I've narrowed to these 3 phones. I'm looking for good mp3 player with FM, decent camera.
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Well W850 is the best for me from yr choice of 3 because the others dot have flash and W850 has although not very bright but better than none brows.gif some more its a 3G phone can make video calls and that win my vote as well so at least its worth to buy rather than the 2 models and now all the operator support up to 3G so think about it la and final choice is in yr hand..cheers cheers.gif
felicious
QUOTE(Immi-san @ Jun 9 2008, 02:05 AM)
Brand: Any (preferably Nokia..but SE tend to have better battery life...I complained abt the SE's interface before....but wutha heck..the learning curve should'nt be that steep)
Budget: 800rm or below
Features: Awesome battery life, Nice fat screen (16 million colors) and 'best' audio quality (with 'headfones'..not fussy abt external speakers) in this price range, as I am looking to merge my mp3 player and phone into one...cos i am too clumsy to carry both  tongue.gif  *my Sennheisers died..depressed..lol*
Not bothered about the camera (2 mps should be fine) or internet browsing (got a damn laptop for that)...but extremely solid connectivity with pc..as I will be transferring data (sms', vids, and ofcoz music) all the time. Also at least 4gigs of expandable memory.
Design: Slimmer the better...candybar first choice though

Thanks in advance!

And I repeat...what is the difference between :
"[AP]" "[CSL]" and "[ORI]"
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N73ME will be slightly over your budget, comes with 2GB mini SD.
But it fits your requirement that has long battery life. Good audio quality and comes with remote headphone.
3.15 MP camera with Auto focus.

You can use the mini SD to transfer videos and musics and it is faster compared to USB.

More details on N73me, here

Alternatively, you can go for K800i or K810i which fits your budget well.
If you want good sound quality on headphone, get a HPM 70. I am doing that too tongue.gif

CSL is one of the AP company. To know more about APs, kindly visit here

smile.gif
paikut
QUOTE(felicious @ Jun 9 2008, 08:38 PM)
N73ME will be slightly over your budget, comes with 2GB mini SD.
But it fits your requirement that has long battery life. Good audio quality and comes with remote headphone.
3.15 MP camera with Auto focus.

You can use the mini SD to transfer videos and musics and it is faster compared to USB.

More details on N73me, here

Alternatively, you can go for K800i or K810i which fits your budget well.
If you want good sound quality on headphone, get a HPM 70. I am doing that too tongue.gif

CSL is one of the AP company. To know more about APs, kindly visit here

smile.gif
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Well if for me i surely wont take nokia n73 for sure...sorry no offence la but n73 always hang badly la and very lagging as well vmad.gif i hate it alot and lots of complaits about it but if u say k800 or k810 i do agree with it but its only 262k colour not 16million only and dont support up to 4gb...cheers cheers.gif
jason07
1.Brand : SE
2.Budget: Less Than RM700
3.Specs: Must have 3G, Camera at least can hv nice shot n video.
4.Type/Size: Non-Slider , No-Flip. (Normal Size)
paikut
QUOTE(jason07 @ Jun 9 2008, 10:22 PM)
1.Brand : SE
2.Budget: Less Than RM700
3.Specs: Must have 3G, Camera at least can hv nice shot n video.
4.Type/Size: Non-Slider , No-Flip. (Normal Size)
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Bro for u can consider K800 good phone in yr budget or K810 need to add little more money for it but its worth it have all the things u need and with 3.2mp cyber-shoot cheers cheers.gif
jason07
QUOTE(paikut @ Jun 10 2008, 02:34 PM)
Bro for u can consider K800 good phone in yr budget or K810 need to add little more money for it but its worth it have all the things u need and with 3.2mp cyber-shoot cheers  cheers.gif
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thanks..i might thk of K810i...now see where can get cheaper price..any recommendation?
young
Guys i need advice here in confusion
Type: Touchscreen with wifi
Budget: none
Choosing between IPHONE, W960 and i900 smile.gif
Main thing is OS is different
i'm going for all round phone
thanks! smile.gif
squareballs
Help here..Need a mobile phone with Big letters for my mum. Any other brand other than Samsung? her current phone is her 2nd Samsung and it keep on hang.
Any advice would be great
Budget: Any
Camera: At least 1.3M
Most importantly Big Fonts
empatmata
Hi i'm looking for a good budget phone. I have been looking at the Motorola W270 and the Nokia 2300. Do you have any recommendations other than these two? Could you tell the the price range as well, if its possible?

Brand: Any
Budget: RM400
Specs: Mp3 capable, FM Radio, Camera (optional)
Type: Any

THANKS!
paikut
QUOTE(jason07 @ Jun 10 2008, 09:13 PM)
thanks..i might thk of K810i...now see where can get cheaper price..any recommendation?
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HAHA...if yr in my area KK than i can get it cheaper for u la but in kl sorry la no connection haha cheers bro cheers.gif
paikut
QUOTE(young @ Jun 10 2008, 10:34 PM)
Guys i need advice here in confusion
Type: Touchscreen with wifi
Budget: none
Choosing between IPHONE, W960 and i900 smile.gif
Main thing is OS is different
i'm going for all round phone
thanks! smile.gif
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Well bro if me ill sure go for W960 overall function is good all u need is there and if i-phone no point can fully utilise the function and cant use mms and even 3G i-phone gonna be out so no point la hard to sms also i think touchscreen with keypad is better..just my oppinion la bro cheers.. cheers.gif
paikut
QUOTE(squareballs @ Jun 10 2008, 11:30 PM)
Help here..Need a mobile phone with Big letters for my mum. Any other brand other than Samsung? her current phone is her 2nd Samsung and it keep on hang.
Any advice would be great
Budget: Any
Camera: At least 1.3M
Most importantly Big Fonts
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Maybe u can consider nokia 6300 my mum has the same problem also need big fonts but she is using nokia 6300 so far so good no complaitns about the fonts so maybe u can go chek it out..cheers cheers.gif
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