usually touch screen is big..

well in your requirement.. you said you want slide + touchscreen.. or touchscreen / slide ..???

ok.. for slide phone.. go for Nokia N85 / SE W995 / SE C905

for touchscreen phone.. i cannot help you to find smaller phone..

yes.. it still available in market...

it is okay since if you okay with WinMo phone...

it is one of good choice too..

well i prefer legend / nexus one

well it is AP

that is the terry's price..

not the lowest but one of the lowest

N97 mini , Nokia X6 , SE Vivaz

go for vivaz as you said you want urgent..
if X10.. you need to search and collect another RM 500 .. that would take so long time..

as for review from user.. go to >> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1216691 - X10
and http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1301665 - vivaz


X10 still better choice..

N85 / N79 / SE W995 / SE C905



Nokia N79

if just browsing internet.. go for iphone3GS...


but N97 mini is wise choice as it has physical qwerty keypad..
i'm sure you really need them.. and it is cheaper than iphone 3gs..

Nokia Ovi Maps Navigation for N97 mini is FREE ..

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Added on May 19, 2010, 2:15 pmit depend..

X10 is android phone , Vivaz is symbian phone..

i prefer Vivaz because of its OS and HD video recording..

if I have money.. i would wait for Nokia N8 though

This post has been edited by kae7: May 19 2010, 02:15 PM

for me it worth it.. well.. it is my next phone after this..

there are other phones.. in fact there are better than c5..

what is your budget..?

other phone that is better than c5 is SE Elm.. [if u dont care about OS though]

any other requirements..??
i suggest you to go for SE C905 / SE ELM /

for smartphone..

better go for Nokia 5800 / Nokia N79 / Nokia E75

as you preferred.. C5

something like c5
1 Symbian OS S60v3Fp2
2 candybar phone
3 3.2mp
4 no WLAN


heck.. u stated u want something like C5..
i want to suggest for N79..
but it not like C5

as. it is

5mp
has wlan

LOL !



This post has been edited by kae7: May 19 2010, 05:05 PM

N97 mini is a Symbian Smartphone.. while the Milestone is Android smartphone


Milestone using Android..
for now.. only google maps which required connection..
later maybe Papago.. but still dontknow if it required connection or not..

well.. N97 mini is symbian smartphone
heck.. there are many 3rd party gps software that you can use.. and no need internet connection[use integrated gps]
the most popular software probably garminxt mobile..

but now.. nokia ovi maps come with free navigation[for certain phone,N97 mini included]..
so.. it is advantage using N97 mini...



currently not..AFAIK.. based on your unit too..


Motorola Milestone using capacitive touchscreen[just like iPhone 3GS]
N97 mini using resistive touchscreen[just like N97 LOL]
what the difference..??

Capacitive touch screen

Pros:
Multi touch support available
Visibility good even in sunlight
Highly sensitive to finger touch leading to ease of use
Not prone to dust particles
Glossy look and feel

Cons:
Need to have atleast 5% humidity to achieve capacitive effect
More expensive than Resistive touch screen
Doesn't work with inanimate objects/fingernails/gloved fingers
Latest technology, may need to evolve a bit more!

Resistive touch screen

Pros:
Relatively cheaper
Can operate with any pointing devices like stylus, pen, nail etc
Can operate at any level of humidity
Ease of use, as it could be used even with your winter gloves on!
Very useful for people using handwriting recongition system, due to ease of use with a stylus!
More accurate than capacitive touch screen!
Old technology and hence more reliable!

Cons:
Multi touch support not available. Though technology did evolve after some modifications with the existing resistive touch screen circuitry, its still not 100% developed yet!
Highly sensitive. As it can operate with almost any sort of pointing devices, can be more vulnerable with dust particles!
Poor visibility in sunlight, mostly due to multiple layers reflecting light!
Screen, being sensitive at the upper layer, can be more vulnerable to scratches!

So... you decide !

go to their oficial thread
N97 mini -> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1180499
Milestone > http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1194850


last but not least..

YOU DECIDE !

as for me.. i will go for N97 mini.. becuase.. i dont know how to handle Android Smartphone..

yes..
but based on your setting too..

if u dont want to connect network.. you can simply off in the option[garminxt also need configure setting first]

well. advantage of conecting to network is. maybe faster performance / more accurate / traffic updates..


but heck.. the performance without connecting to network also very good...

This post has been edited by kae7: May 19 2010, 05:28 PM

i have no idea what else to suggest..

maybe C5 is the best for you...

or..

go for N79

Since your dad like Symbian phone and you dont think other OS is suitable for your dad.. .
N97 / N97 mini is the best for your dad


sure your dad dont wanna try other OS ..?

for me WinMo and Android isnt user friendly..

but why not your dad try N900[Maemo] first...

go to Nokia Shop and have a look and try the N900 first..
if your dad think it still not suitable.. , then.. N97 / N97 mini is the best for your dad

or maybe E72..? physical qwerty keypad.. but small

last answer.. for now . N97 mini / N97

This post has been edited by kae7: May 20 2010, 11:44 AM

it is for your father right..??
let him test all phones.,.
and let him decide his choice...
though... beside N97.. the another phone is N97 mini


IS your father is really want symbian phone..??
what are his requirement..? and usage..?
I bet he isnt geek that like to customize phone [N900] ..

sometimes WinMo is a great OS for elder...

as i said.. it depends on his usage...

iPhone isnt recommended as it has no phsical qwerty keypad..

Winmo 1st
2nd Symbian

there are no symvian

maemo it self is an OS[operating system]

but if u have skill and knowledge..
you can install other OS..[beware.. it is for professional though haha]


Budget unlimited..??

since you really need garmin mobile . then... just go for Symbian S60 3rd/5th or WinMo 5/6 , i recommend SE Vivaz..

but for playing various format video..[mkv/mpg etc].. you need 3rd party software...

phone processor matter when playing intensive HD video.. format of the video doesnt matter...

of course.. iphone is better in term of smooth touchscreen...

this is my recommendation

1. HTC HD2
2. SE Vivaz

HTC HD2 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor really pawn SE Vivaz.. it also has Sense UI and Multi-touch input method , capacitive touchscreen..just like iPhone

but though..
SE Vivaz has stunning HD video recording.. and better camera features..

Nokia X6