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akash3656
post Dec 10 2010, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(xDarkKn1ghtx @ Dec 10 2010, 11:09 AM)
If you like HTC so much, there is only 1 phone in the 1k category. The Wildfire. Low screen res though. Uses Eclair a.k.a 2.1

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There is also another choice which is the Samsung Galaxy 5. RM 650. Same screen res as the Wildfire but only has a 2mp camera. The Wildfire has a 5mp camera.
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From what I hear Legend is going to have Froyo about now? and Wildfire will have it "soon" according to HTC

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_legend_froyo_u...t-news-2132.php

Added on December 10, 2010, 9:25 pmAlright, my friend wants to buy a new phone. I'm suggesting him Android, he is coming from the old Nokia colour phones so an easy UI would be good for him.

1. Brand. (Any)
2. Budget. (1.2-1.4k)
3. Specs. (Any thing that falls under the budget)
4. What you need in the phone (Nothing special required)

As this is his first first touch screen and smartphone, I wonder what should he buy?...

I have suggested him this according to decreasing order of prices.
I have suggested things slightly out of his budget as he may increase it later on.
1.8K - Samsung Galaxy S 8 GB
1.6K - HTC Desire
1.4K - HTC Aria/Legend

He does not plan to buy another phone for at least a few years...

Whats ur recommendation? Thanks biggrin.gif

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akash3656
post Dec 11 2010, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(lingch @ Dec 10 2010, 10:59 PM)
At least for few years? Must get a tough and durable phone instead. I would recommend motorola defy hehe Shouldn't be more than rm1.4k and it will arrive in Malaysia in couple of weeks
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QUOTE(xDarkKn1ghtx @ Dec 10 2010, 11:00 PM)
Hmm. Does he use the camera often? If yes, go for the xt720 or x10i. I'm not sure about the ui on both of these phones though. They also have an adequate screen size and res. Easy enough for beginners as they are big. The Desire is also a good phone if he does not plan to change his phone for some time. SGS seems a little too complicated due to the modding and the lag issues.

Added on December 10, 2010, 11:02 pmBut i doubt that the x10i or the xt720 will last for a few years. Ignore my post and go for the Desire
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Alright.... I know Motorola has already given up on xt720 and SE has screwed up the X10 in performance and stability... Whereas Desire should get 2.3, I mean its Google twin (Nexus 1) already has 2.3 on the way......

QUOTE(lingch @ Dec 10 2010, 11:05 PM)
Hehe we're talking about few years. Take into consideration how people will carelessly drop their phone from time to time tongue.gif Heck you can bring Defy for a swim in the pool if you want
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QUOTE(xDarkKn1ghtx @ Dec 10 2010, 11:16 PM)
Lol? Its waterproof?
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QUOTE(lingch @ Dec 10 2010, 11:18 PM)
Nah tongue.gif


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Lol, he doesn't drop phones often... He is a careful person... If the Defy is 1.4K, then I can recommend him that after I read through the reviews....
But erm..... Motorola doesn't really have good Customer Service or so I hear?? + I doubt their 2.2 update will be coming any time soon.
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post Dec 11 2010, 02:49 PM

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QUOTE(lingch @ Dec 11 2010, 02:36 PM)
Defy will get froyo update sometime in Q1 next year. You can search around youtube got so many resistant tests being made on the phone. There's one guy showering while answering phone with Defy. Another dude use an elephant to step on the device. And still work! Wow

Added on December 11, 2010, 2:37 pmWonder can survive if run over by car or not lol
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Yeah thats y i said Moto given up on xt720 but didn't say anything about Defy... But I hear maybe Q2 2011.
But I seriously hope for 2.3 cos 2.3 solves 1 big issues with androids... poor battery life
I dun wanna see car I wanna see tank! Military tank/ kereta kebal!!! yea

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post Feb 22 2011, 12:27 PM

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Was wondering I need a new phone..... What is the cheapest and DECENT android phone that I can buy right now?

1. Brand: Anything.
2. Budget: Lower the better <600... In fact 500 is already too much......
3. Specs: At least 2.1 or 2.2 and can load Custom firmware (UNLIKE Motorola Mielstone) with a decent community support.
4. What you need in the phone: Decent multi touch, UI anything but not crappy, don't want QWERTY and the always hard factor: decent battery life.

PS: I know I doubt I can find an Android this cheap without it being problematic..... But I think u guys can try...........
akash3656
post Feb 22 2011, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(xDarkKnightx @ Feb 22 2011, 03:30 PM)
Nah we can't do a thing. There isn't one at that price range. For the specs you need, around RM860 for the Optimus one. Decent community support and there is the Gingerbread ready thing.
Same thing with my Galaxy 5. When i was on official 2.1 it lagged badly. After using a custom 2.2, the FPS improved. Running at a decent speed now.
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KK thx...... Will then get a "dumb-phone" of Symbian OS phone then....... ARGGHHHHHH
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