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post Aug 21 2011, 10:20 AM

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QUOTE(rachel_xxx @ Aug 20 2011, 10:46 AM)
hey guys, LG Optimus one v Samsung Galaxy Gio v SEW8 v HuaweiU8150. Which is better?
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Huawei X5 is better. Around RM8xx.

Suggested you get the X5 to the aforementioned phones.

QUOTE(jackson5178 @ Aug 20 2011, 05:50 PM)
If compared Meizu M9 and Huawei X5 which 1 better ya???
Now want to know more....biggrin.gif


Added on August 20, 2011, 5:54 pmThe Samsung Nexus prima...
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Specs wise, Meizu M9.

QUOTE(kari_convention @ Aug 21 2011, 07:07 AM)
1. HTC/Samsung/LG/Motorola/Huawei
2. Budget. 1K Max

Buying my wife's birthday gift (She had HTC Touch 3G for years). Looking for small, 2.3 Android OS, good camera & GPS. Actually I have narrowed my choice to HTC Wildfire S. Anyone here have this phone? How is it compared to its rivals?

Thanks!!!
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If you're going to game on it, Huawei X5.

If not, go for the Defy.
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QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Aug 21 2011, 11:10 AM)
Brand: htc/samsung
Budget: prefer buy with digi smart plan, so arnd rm1700-2000
usage: not much calls, moderate texting,tons of facebooking and web browsing,occasional youtube videos

Stuck between galaxy s2 and sensation, so confused! I like sensation cause of sense 3.0, i looked at the screen before,i think its quite good as im currently using iphone 3gs(normal lcd), heard htc sense more user friendly than touchwiz 4 too. But i too like galaxy s2, as it has better proc, super amoled plus display n better battery! Will the sensation battery really bug me? On regular days, abt 1:30 of web browsing and facebook every few minutes. Other than that,not much. On weekends i use more web browsing n fb n texting. I also dont use push mail, i wont be putting any widgets that collects data every few minutes(friendstream). I will be turning on 3g only,on wifi when i nid too only. No others. I think sensation battery can last for at least 2 days right?

Thx in advance!
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Just go for SGS2.

Sensation's screen issues aren't fixed ye. Since you're using it for web browsing it might cause discomfort. The proc in the SGS2 is not better than the Sensation. But the GPU is, I think.


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post Aug 22 2011, 06:51 PM

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If you need the search button then go for other brands.
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post Aug 22 2011, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(fabianz03 @ Aug 22 2011, 08:47 PM)
1. Brand : Samsung/LG
2. Budget. 1.2-1.4k
3. Specs. Standard specs with the price stated above.
4. What do I need : A good phone that can last me at least 2 years.

I have a 2 models in my mind, 1 is Optimus 2x and another one is Galaxy S Plus.
1 - Is 2.3.3 available for O2x in Malaysia ?
2 - I seem to see alot of users reporting that their O2x is having lots of problem i.e crashing, random rebooting. Does the phone really suck that bad ?
3 - Is the Galaxy S Plus a good buy compared to the O2x ? Coz both have almost the same price for AP sets.
4 - I've watched some videos on the net about Galaxy S Plus and the phone is really snappy and smooth, while the O2x is kinda choppy and lagging in the UI and browsing, which is why I'm asking whether the 2.3.3 is available for O2x in Malaysia or not.
That's all.
Thanks !  biggrin.gif
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HTC Desire S/HTC Incredible S should do you better than both of these phones.

In my humble opinion, the 400mhz boost isn't really useful as apps already run fluidly on the Q8255. If you don't intend to multitask its just an ego booster.

o2x is honestly a very underrated phone despite its specs. But the problems it comes with should be why its so underrated and rarely recommended here.

The Incredible S on the other hand should do much better than either of these phones. Whilst still retaining a good build quality, it still provides good specs and a very populated community.

QUOTE(wakdol_24 @ Aug 22 2011, 09:11 PM)
which da best?

1.ASUS Transformer
2.ACER A500
3.Galaxy Tab 10.1

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You're obviously disregarding my first post.

Read the first post then ask again. I don't mean to be rude but I have stressed this many times again. With no requirements or specification I/the forumers cannot do anything.
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post Aug 23 2011, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(fabianz03 @ Aug 23 2011, 02:54 PM)
Thanks for the recommendation. Will check that phone out.  biggrin.gif
Thanks too, will check it out.

Oh and 1 more question, is it good to buy a single-core phone now ? I mean, more and more dual-core phones are being released from lots of major companies, will these single-cored phones will be outdated ? i.e not getting more updates.
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Still good enough. But with the influx of dual core phones, if its within your grasp its recommended to do so. Single core phones are okay though.

QUOTE(Calvin789 @ Aug 23 2011, 05:12 PM)
1. Brand.Samsung,others
2. Budget.600-700 (a very low budget)
3. Specs.512-1gb ram,any as long as no lag,5MP,2.5-3.0"
4. What i need in the phone. Good camera,good speakers,wifi,long battery life,2.2-2.3 android,3.5mm jack ... for listening to music
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Xperia Mini pro like XeactorZ said. But be aware that the screen is really tiny.

QUOTE(alvin ong @ Aug 23 2011, 06:07 PM)
thinking of changing phone, I found a used Htc Desire, selling at a very reasonable price. but the downfall is that phone is already 1 year old. Therefore, is it worth for me to get that or should i just get a new wildfire s?

Thanks!
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Wildfire S is a downgrade from your current phone. Sell off your desire, and maybe go for a Huawei X5/CSL Mi-410 if you don't wanna top up a lot.

If you don't mind topping up, go for the Desire S(1.2-1.3k AP) or Incredible S (1.4k AP)

QUOTE(Calvin789 @ Aug 23 2011, 06:25 PM)
yea.... but the qwerty keypad suits me as i text alot...
i heard there is a new SE called Live with walkman .. sounds cool when is that coming to m.sia?
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Anything with the walkman logo stuck on it is still low end now. They don't seem to release high end ones.
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QUOTE(Calvin789 @ Aug 23 2011, 08:25 PM)
hmmmm... tiny as in ? 2.0" ?? cuz i cant seem to find the review on GSMarena ..
cool.gif  cool.gif  really? *Anything with the walkman logo stuck on it is still low end*
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Well can't really call it tiny. 3.0"

But compared to most phones nowadays its considered small.

Yeah anything stuck with a walkman logo is still low end for the android side.

The Live comes with a 1ghz proc. Maybe it might switch the Walkman brand to the higher end? hmm.gif

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QUOTE(Calvin789 @ Aug 23 2011, 08:41 PM)
3.0" is big enuf ~
the live cost how much??? if its almost the same as the mini pro .. ill wait for the Live then~ notworthy.gif
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Definitely not. It will cost more because of the Walkman branding and the specs aren't too shabby.
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QUOTE(Calvin789 @ Aug 23 2011, 09:30 PM)
ok ok ... ill go with the mini pro... should i root that phone and install custom ROMs ? rclxub.gif
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Decide that later. Its your choice actually. Recommended you do it if you don't mind losing the warranty.

You can send it for warranty if you reapply the stock rom and unroot it though.
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QUOTE(helo @ Aug 23 2011, 10:34 PM)
is deciding between htc incredible s, sony arc and galaxy s plus... which one should i go for?

if i buy a ap version, does it mean that i cannot update my software though official update is released?

should i top up a little to get htc sensation or any recommendation for me?

p/s: i love to take photo and hope the phone will function without bugs and lags...
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Photos eh. You can update the software if its the AP version.

Don't have to top up for the HTC Sensation but if you can, get the SGS2 instead. The Sensation's screen still has some issues.

All of the phones besides the S Plus take good cameras.
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QUOTE(helo @ Aug 23 2011, 11:06 PM)
xdarkknight> which phone would u recommend? if i cut down the choice to incredible and arc...
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Incredible S.

Better build quality, higher ram, no shitty timescape and a very good camera.
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QUOTE(Dannyl @ Aug 25 2011, 09:43 PM)
Isn't Timescape the app which shows all your social communications timeline in 1 screen?
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Its the standard SE ui.
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QUOTE(nikwing @ Aug 26 2011, 12:42 PM)
Hi,

need help to decide which android phone:

1. any brand is fine
2. budget a little less than 2k
3. With a decent camera is preferable
4. I mostly will used for app (games) & web; sometimes for music too
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Hmm I see. Suggest you go for SGS2. If budget does not permit, try the HTC Incredible S at RM1.4k

QUOTE(DeepMemory @ Aug 26 2011, 08:58 PM)
1.any brand also can
2. budget below rm 1k
3. music/apps/games
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CSL Mi-410 since brand is not a preference.
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QUOTE(aserap @ Aug 27 2011, 09:26 AM)
hello sifoo, want to ask sumthing aa.. is it worth it for me to upgrade my sgs i900 to sgs 2 i9100?
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Definitely. Everything except the screen resolution and the sound quality is improved.
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QUOTE(zeckt @ Aug 27 2011, 02:16 PM)
Between Ideos X5 and Xperia mini pro, which one is better in specs and performance?
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definitely xperia mini pro. But I'd u prefer a larger screen the. X5
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QUOTE(zeckt @ Aug 27 2011, 02:49 PM)
Indeed I do prefer larger screens, but afraid if larger screen the performance is not good as Xperia Mini pro  hmm.gif
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Specs wwise mini pro is better too.

QUOTE(neshvaran @ Aug 27 2011, 04:23 PM)
hey guys which is better ?

1.brand : htc evo 3d  or samsung galazxy 2
2.budjet : rm2200
3.big screen, fast
4.for apps and games
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Sgs2

QUOTE(aserap @ Aug 27 2011, 05:48 PM)
thanks bro.... for the fast reply huhu
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No prob

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QUOTE(zuiichi @ Aug 28 2011, 12:40 AM)
guys, can recommend me an android phone budget around rm1300.
maybe someone may list me a few phones that within that budget that are good.

thanks in advance
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General usage wise, desire s


Added on August 28, 2011, 8:55 am
QUOTE(aristotletan @ Aug 27 2011, 11:43 PM)
which phone is the cheapest...
among the brand SE/Samsung/LG?
and the most worth-to-get low-end android phone?
Beside Galaxy Mini?
Budget, less than Rm500, official price.
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Among those brands, no. If u don't mind the brands, go for CSL mi-310

QUOTE(wkkm007 @ Aug 28 2011, 12:18 AM)
Any cheapest android phone 2nd hand also can so I want to use it as an Mifi router. CSL, Samsung, SE X10 mini/pro(need flash custom rom). I feel a Mifi router without telco plan almost same price to a budget android phone with huge different in term of feature thumbup.gif With 2 hp so I no need swap my current Sim card with the Sim with U68 BB.
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Csl mi-310
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QUOTE(zamanjaafar @ Aug 28 2011, 08:33 PM)
im thinking of upgrading my father's old Nokia 5800 to an Android

criteria:
-no brand preference
-simple/basic function for an old man
-3.5" screen and below(he likes youtube)
-has fm radio
-good speakers
-can be either resistive or capacitive
-budget rm 1200 max
-already have a 16gb microsd from old phone
-130g and below

thinking of galaxy ace, need other alternative
also need a way to transfer all contacts/sms from Nokia 5800 to new android phone
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A HTC Desire S should be a better choice than the Huawei X5. Since its within your budget.


QUOTE(EmeraldKeng @ Aug 28 2011, 09:18 PM)
finding cheapest android touchscreen phone that support adobe flash~
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Huawei X5. RM8xx

QUOTE(flowerspirit @ Aug 28 2011, 10:02 PM)
Hi everyone, am looking for an android phone. set my sights on samsung galaxy ace or huawei ideos x5 but realised neither have a front camera!

budget: RM900-1300
features desired: front camera for video call, GPS, decent application loading, decent battery life (minimum 1 day)

thanks guys!
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Desire S has a front camera IINM

QUOTE(fabianz03 @ Aug 28 2011, 10:07 PM)
I heard batt life improved on 2.3.3 ?  hmm.gif
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Not significantly. Some have claimed that their battery can last 4 days after flashing the kernal and firmware but IMO its bullcrap. If a 1.2k mah battery could last that long what more a 1500mah battery that is standard in smartphones nowadays?
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QUOTE(lcs89 @ Aug 29 2011, 12:11 AM)
hey , help me to choose ~ desire s or samsung galaxy s plus

shld I choose processing power over RAM ? advice needed ~
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That extra 400mhz of processing power is not useful if you don't multitask. And so is the extra ram.

I'll go for Desire S due to the better build quality.


Added on August 29, 2011, 12:05 pm
QUOTE(shark7 @ Aug 29 2011, 02:11 AM)
im using xperia play now.love gaming but this is a downgrade of psp.so dint like it

is buying xperia arrc an upgrade of play ??
im thinking of xperia arc,xperia mini pro and xperia ray ..

btw is xperia arc the best camera phone right now ??
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They both share the same processor doh.gif. Its like upgrading from a Desire S to an Incredible S. The play is an upgrade compared to the PSP specs wise. But its not quite well received by the media mass. In fact, it should run higher quality games than the PSP and process it at a smoother rate. But no one has made good use of it or has yet to exploit a way to play ripped PSP "ahem" games.

P.S: There might be but I'm not sure since I'm not a user. Direct yourself to the official thread for more detailed answers.

If you do want to upgrade, go for dual core phones.

QUOTE(eiday87 @ Aug 29 2011, 07:40 AM)
Brand: Any
Budget: below rm900 if possible
Spec: any decent spec will do
What I need: currently using gTab and now looking for a handphone because talking with tab really do looks like an idiot except hanging a bt earphone 24/7 (but i'm totally in love with my tab) (happy.gif). What i need in the new phone is gps accessibility (and need gps app recommendations for msia map) and a hard qwerty keyboard (sliding keyboard). TY
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Huawei X5. For your GPS, the ones mostly used would be Papago/Garmin

QUOTE(EmeraldKeng @ Aug 29 2011, 09:26 AM)
wannna know abit more about huawei x5.. pros and cons of it. n how is its.. ermm will it break easily if i accidentally drop down..
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Direct yourself to the official thread.

QUOTE(Porie @ Aug 29 2011, 09:54 AM)
1.brand, htc, samsung or sony ericseon
2.budjet, rm1.2k used 2nd hand or ap also can
3.specs, prefer large screen, and fast,no lag
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hmm.gif. Samsung Galaxy S with 2.3.3 update. AP sets 8GB around 1.2k

QUOTE(Telstar1018 @ Aug 29 2011, 11:04 AM)
Hello....
Budget:RM1500.00
Model:Samsung galaxy tab p1000 or galaxy s Plus.
Not much into gaming but more into browsing and normal usage.Gonna be my first android...

Tq...for your help.
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the GTab is not a good start. It'll almost certainly ruin your first experience with android. Galaxy S + has the extra 400 mhz for no apparent purpose. I propose you go for the HTC Incredible S as the stock rom is already very good.

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QUOTE(rock_world @ Aug 30 2011, 01:20 AM)
hii...help me decide

need phone with full qwerty keypad..currently i use e71..i feel comfortable using full qwerty..

model : xperia mini pro / insert and insert
budget : <800

thanks
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On screen keyboards aren't bad too. In fact I can type faster with the on screen keyboard than a physical QWERTY keyboard.

The only choice you have is the xperia mini pro under that budget
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QUOTE(CJ_Kyro @ Aug 30 2011, 11:56 AM)
Hello, can't decide which andriod phone should i buy.

budget around 1.3k or below;

camera quality (good), and has front camera for video calling.

into music and entertainment (no laggy)

now in my list:

HTC Incredible S

Samsung Galaxy S Plus

HTC Desire S

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

Or any other phones that have same/better specs
thanks alot smile.gif
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Definitely Incredible S.

QUOTE(subse7en @ Aug 30 2011, 12:04 PM)
1. Brand. HTC/Samsung/SE

2. Budget. 1.3 - 1.5K

3. Specs. must >=1 Ghz, camare >= 5MP (with flash), screen size >3.5inch

4. i have 3 choice but don't know suittable for me  icon_question.gif  rclxub.gif

HTC incredible s
Pro
-build quality
-htc sense
-comunity support

con
-camere is average
samsung NEXUS S
pro
-get fast update from google
-have gyroscope sensor
- GPU

con
-just have AP set
-no  have HD video recording(just 480)
SE xperia  NEO
Pro
-very good in camera
-cheap (JUST ABOUT 1K)

con
-just have AP set
-don't has good comunity support and slow official update from SE...


OR can give me suggestion for other HP
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Incredible S's camera is not average. Its one of the better ones actually. Neo's build quality is bad and I sense many flaws in your pro/con list.

Incredible S all the way.

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