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This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Sep 10 2011, 05:19 PM

im thinking of galaxy mini because lack of budget, i am an xtreme person, not into gaming, but i want the gps and more apps regarding to sport that i can get in android..u think is this a best choice? ermm or got any suggestion,
budget around rm6oo

erm. i dont suggest Galaxy Mini. its just using GALAXY name to make a sale. its quite sxxx for an android phone.
just try these phone. wont regret.

CSL Spice Mi300
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1859602
Built Quality is great. Specs better than Mini

Huawei X3
(no forum yet)

ZTE Blade
(quite nice also for your price)

or else
just upped ur budget to 799 + (subang area) and get an Ideos X5.
very2 great phone for its price.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1961442

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 9 2011, 02:39 PM

You can try CSL Mi410 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1985476. 1GHz processor, 4.1in screen and currently in Gingerbread . I saw this shop selling the cheapest RM820 http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1990168&hl=csl

This post has been edited by coolboy: Aug 9 2011, 02:44 PM

Still can't decide what phone to give to my gurl..

oh now many person recommen csl and huawei..yup huawei x5 on my list but need to kumpul more duit a bit..
then when already kumpul duit, see other model pulak..aiya..

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Added on August 9, 2011, 2:57 pmgiv chacha htc..igurl luv this phone design..

This post has been edited by pipi_6988: Aug 9 2011, 02:57 PM

how about xperia mini pro?? small and stylish.. white and pink

yup. Ideos X5 is the only phone that can give Full android experience
before any branded phone.

Chaca is pricier if compare to its spec

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 9 2011, 03:03 PM

Chacha is a social networking android phone. Really wouldn't recommend it to end users unless they're looking for a BB experience but want to stick to Android

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Added on August 9, 2011, 3:36 pmPlease read the first post. Without requirements and a budget we can't recommend you anything.

Since you don't have either go for SGS2.


This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Aug 9 2011, 03:41 PM

im looking for a phone below Rm1k...
im not really into gaming... got gps and wifi enough dy~
can recommend me any phone, except huawei, ?? THank you!!

if like that
then wat brand u more interested..
if u into battery-saver one..
those 1GHz+4" phone cant help u much..
can i suggest Motorola Defy if u want compact and good all round phone..
not bad choice btw. and priced in ur budget also.

really got bad experince with 1GHz 4" Galaxy and Amoled Desire.
(battery hunger)

motorola defy? ok, i will go check it out...

Haha... my friend ask me to have a look at samsung galaxy ace. how about that??

overrated phone.. pls skip it..
try other phone

@_@ really tat bad?? why ar??
haha, then i need to do some research, then onli back here to ask...
Thanks salimbest83!!

Brand. HTC or others
2. Budget. around 1k + -
3. Specs: Thinking of getting HTC Desire Z due to the qwerty keypad ^^
4. What you need in the phone: Total android newbie, but i think what i seek in android is the data package (internet on the go)

I've been using nokia 5800 for 2 years+ now trying to find a phone to upgrade. So far my 5800 has served me quite well except on the internet part.

may I also know the price of HTC Desire Z now in the market?

HTC desire S, AP is RM1200+++
not so bulky 3.7" screen.

or maybe can check out the SE Neo.

Actually already read and posted the requirements at V2..
Might be buying Optimus Black @ SGS2 for her..

Desire Z is around RM1.2 for AP, if you get the HTC G2 (US version) maybe a bit cheaper.

for android phones, most ppl will get used to using it without a qwerty hardware keyboard, thats why most phone are just touchscreen.
if u can accept the 5800, i think without qwerty also shouldnt be problem.

so what phone will be recommended with my budget without qwerty?

i thought of getting Desire Z for the fun of it since it looks nice with the keypad

how about LG optimus black is it a good phone?

i dont demand much just something with decent internet browsing and some android apps (which i believe is the same in all android phones).

please help

I plan to buy a new phone. First timer using android phone.

My choice was between Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and Samsung Galaxy S i9003. Which better? Thanks

for rm1k and below, u cant really get a good HTC phone, but other brands are ok too.
the most popular recommended phone here for below RM1k is the huawei x5, around RM900.

It has the same processor as the desire z, but is thinner and lighter without the keyboard.
the x5 has a big 1500mah battery also.

9001
but both still no LED flash

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Added on August 10, 2011, 10:40 amif u @ subang area, some ppl report can get 799 for x5. add some nilkin case can get araound 840

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 10 2011, 10:57 AM

can state advantage of 9003 over 9000? just wanted to see the different ^^
thanks again

maybe battery life a bit better. (both still battery hunger btw)
coz of different SoC and GPU.
and newer model also.
SL priced around 1.2k plus.
S maybe abit more in shop

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Added on August 10, 2011, 10:57 amhttp://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3761&idPhone2=3115

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 10 2011, 10:57 AM

the i9000 is 1 year old model, should consider looking at the plus version, i9001, just a bit more expensive.

SL sucks badly compared to competitors at around the same price range though.

Salimbest you seem to brand most phones as battery hungry. Any reviews or so to support your accusation?
Most phones at that price range have batteries of at least 1400mah and no matter how bad it is, it wouldn't be drastic. DHD is an exception though. Really disliked it.

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Added on August 10, 2011, 11:12 amSL has no real advantage over the SGS besides having a different screen(SCLCD) to the S-AMOLED.

Weaker GPU, weaker CPU, still no flash, and the build quality is still bad.

I would definitely go for phones like Huawei X5/CSL Mi-410 if I were to get the SL.

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Added on August 10, 2011, 11:17 am1500mah is considered average nowadays.

If you don't mind a CSL phone, go for the Mi-410. Definitely more powerful than the X5 but you might have to compromise other aspects in turn for it.

This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Aug 10 2011, 11:17 AM

nexus s 1150 .

but . dont have memory card slot . dont need worry with os .


This post has been edited by fcuk90: Aug 10 2011, 11:20 AM

erm. mistaken for 9001. lol.
as for newer phone is batt hunger. will try do full 100% batt comparison when i got chance.
i think that maybe stock samsung rom that need some tweak to reduce batt usage.
i out office this week.

As for X5/mi410 suggestion.
both is great. but mi410 need use Thai set ROM (official ROM) even Official CSL 2.3.4 ROM also laggy (reported in mi410 users)
stock rom is laggy

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Added on August 10, 2011, 11:29 amwonder who is the lucky owner of this
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1985115

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 10 2011, 11:29 AM

what if i increase my budget to 1.5k... any decent HTC or samsung phone?

wow that cheap? i'll research for X5


what aspects are you referring to?
btw i'm planning to get a decent phone that can last longer than 2 years (in trend) example like my 5800

try referring to their official tered.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1985476

i think i'll revise my budget to 1.5k ^^ spend more now and benefit it out in long run.

saw that digi has optimus black and sensation at around 1k (with data plan). looks tempting

For now sensation got a quite long problem list.
try see at XDA

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129272
might wait for newer batch.

update: my fren just send back her 1 week Sensation yesterday to HTC centre.
Phone cannot turn on do anything also cant.
luckily they straight give new set and she happily going back with new set

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 10 2011, 12:40 PM

altimi got it d i guess.

This post has been edited by fcuk90: Aug 10 2011, 01:56 PM

Brand, servicing wise and also the assurance of future upgrades.

1.5k eh. I think you can get the Incredible S for around that price nowadays.

I'm a user too and very satisfied with its performance. The camera is also a contender to most high end phones now.

1.5k , imo get a dual core phone liao .

Lg o2x .

wow, from 1k to 1.5k is a big jump. you can get lots for that price range.

eg:
desire S ~1.3k
galaxy s plus ~1.4k
incredible s ~1.5k

I'm thinking of getting the Samsung Galaxy S 2, but I also like HTC...

Does HTC have an Android phone that can rival the SGS2?

HTC Sensation..some of it specs, exceed SGS2 specs..

Hey android sifus,

Please advice me which tablet to get with my budget?

1. Brand. : any
2. Budget. (RM 1.5k)
4. What you need in the phone ( Honeycomb)

thanks.

atrix also nice. around that price also

His choice but I wouldn't recommend the o2x. There are still issues with its screen.

Problematic screen. Wouldn't recommend it until its fixed.

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Added on August 10, 2011, 4:38 pmASUS EEE Pad Transformer.

Tegra 2 with 1280x800 screen.

One of the better specced tablets.

This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Aug 10 2011, 04:38 PM

originally i got attracted by Desire Z but....

wow increase 500 can get so many nice phones. i'll start looking around LG o2x, atrix and incredible S..... any comments on LG Optimus Black also dual core right?

no, so far popular dual core phones are lg op 2x, atrix, sensation, sgs2

may i know the rough price range of these dual core phones? just a rough range please

>rm1.5k

Optimus Black is a single core phone.

Q8255. The same SoC as phones like Incredible S, DHD, CSL Mi-410.

with your budget i would suggest Desire HD.. why?:

1. Its been around for awhile so the price is cheaper, extra can buy other accessories, give to your gf/bf, your mum, me , LOL
2. DHD has a lot of choices regarding ROM, kernel, apps, and MOST important of all, it is easy to root.
3. redshift theory - processing power increase double every 2 years.. meaning dual core phones get better and cheaper within 2 years...

just my liang mau chien..

This post has been edited by raven143: Aug 10 2011, 07:18 PM

Battery is a huge dealbreaker.

The capacity is just slightly larger if compared to my old Galaxy 5.

I've tested my bro's and friend's DHD. Neither of their's lasted more than 8 hours before requiring a charge.

The Incredible S is definitely better.

asking on behalf of my fren...he wanna buy a phone for his kids...

is samsung galaxy mini worth to buy? his budget is around 1k+ a bit for 2 phones...or should go for xperia mini?

but how much is Incredible S now? and i heard that there is some screen problem with Sensation. @.@ so many phones.... confusing

What's with this samsung galaxy s 4g?? improved version?

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_4g-3719.php

Cause i am in the us so i might get this, 2 years contract with t-mobile..


btw, SCLCD vs AMOLED, which one wins?

new to android phones, thanks

This post has been edited by zs3889: Aug 10 2011, 11:06 PM

Seriously, can I ask...
LG O2X.. In overall performance , features , design , specs..
Worth to get it? Even no official 2.3 released yet.

1. Brand. : any
2. Budget. (RM 1.5k)
4. What you need in the phone ( flash support, most important don't cause lag when install on some application as happen on my winmo phone)

Depends on what ROM that the user uses ... mine last 18 hours normal usage.

haha edit your script ..

qwerty android not much
can get motorola milestone 2 but forever wait for 2.3

bigger the phone, battery hunger

nexus s or wait for new nexus s in 2 months

Samsung Galaxy S vs HTC Inspire 4G???

wanna ask for some help..
wanna buy use set but donno wat model..
budget under rrm900 n buy after raya (sep/oct)

glxy mini (cheap)
glxy ace (got flash)
glxy S i9000 (bigger memory; no lag when play games)

b4 this use ipod touch,,now wanna try android

can get galaxy s under rm900?? huhu.. if got budget galaxy s is better. or if you insist under rm900 and dont mind about brand, can consider huawei ideos x5, or csl mi 410. [just get x5. csl mi410 not cool as x5 and stock rom is laggy]

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Added on August 11, 2011, 1:14 amxperia mini is waaay better then galaxy mini.

This post has been edited by creative zn: Aug 11 2011, 01:14 AM

And Galaxy ace DONT have flash.. More like don't support flash.

i think he mean got flash camera.

Lol.. Btw this ia a reason why I prefer x5 than ace

bro.remember me?
the one u recommended me with htc desire s or incredible s.
i've done some researches.
it seems like huawei ideos x5 has more powerful performance than incredible S.
but it's a bit similar to desire S.
the reviews for ideos x5 are good but complaints about the earphone quality and the picture quality captured during night are alot.
so i wonder desire S has good sound quality and camera quality?
because i wanna purchase a smartphone that i can use it for a long time and use it as mp3 & also camera.(not dslr that kind lol)

or u have better option?budget raised to rm1.5k

Budget <Rm700 wanna buy an Android phone for my gf. Prefer more than 3.2"inch screen. Don't mind going for second hand set. Must be touch screen sensitive. Currently thinking to grab either Galaxy Ace or HTC..Any suggestion? My gf mostly gaming and take picture.

hmm.. why you say that?

but technically, incredible s more powerful with:

- 1gb proc
- 768 RAM
- 4" gorrilla glass lcd
- 8mpx, dual led
- front camera

*desire s is same spec with incredible s except desire s 3.7" screen , 5mpx.

both of it knock out x5 easily. but hey. x5 consider high end in mid end class range. haha..

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Added on August 11, 2011, 5:35 amother brand can? suggest her huawei ideos x5. she will loved white color. brand new only rm799. dont give gf 2nd set meh.

This post has been edited by creative zn: Aug 11 2011, 05:35 AM

with budget rm1.5k?
take a look at Samsung Galaxy S Plus la.. it come with 1.4ghz processor.. saw someone sell it around RM1280..
i can't comment that much.. coz i didnt own it.. but for sure it is a good phone..

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Added on August 11, 2011, 5:53 amadd a bit.. and get CSL Mi410.. around RM820 - RM899 only..
good specs.. 1Ghz processor, 5MP camera, got front face camera, 4.1" screen.. 0.99cm thickness.. for RM800.. worth it la

This post has been edited by gajahwhite: Aug 11 2011, 05:54 AM

up to u want to get 4g version or not, 4g connection is faster but eats battery life.
i dont recommend the inspire bcos the battery is smaller capacity.

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Added on August 11, 2011, 7:15 amipod touch and android phone are different thing.
if u want ur games, better just stick to ur ipod touch.

glxy s i9000 is the best choice.
or you can buy new huawei x5 or csl mi410 with that money.

This post has been edited by nghj: Aug 11 2011, 07:15 AM

might put Atrix® in ur budget.
relly nice dual core phone with qHD LCD, 1GB of ram( worlds of different feeling vs 512MB)

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Added on August 11, 2011, 7:56 amhi bro,
already got ur x5?
nice isn't it?

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 11 2011, 07:56 AM

Which one are worth buying, LG Opt one or Samsung Galaxy Ace ? In term of camera and battery life.

how much for each phone u can find ?
sure ace better

but for now both phone got one serial killer.
its called Ideos X5.

CLS Mi410 more better i guess.. in term of specs..
also cheap..

Thanks for reply.

Price for both differ 20-30 RM.

Android newbie here. Ideos X5 need to be root to enjoice moar. Is it the same like other android devices ?

CSL ? Gonna pass then.

This post has been edited by edriem: Aug 11 2011, 08:38 AM

of coz. Androids after roots and customsz it
its like putting turbos in ur car bro.
my laggy Defy® once root and put Cm7/MIUI inside.
its flying..

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Added on August 11, 2011, 8:32 amnot CSL actually.
so far these 2 model
Mi300 and Mi410 is a rebranding of Foxcon /Huawei phone also.

SPICE mi300 kembar


CSL Mi410 family
Foxconn with OEM name FB400. Also known as:
- CSL Blueberry Mi 410
- Motorola TRIUMPH
- Huawei U9000 IDEOS X6
- Viewsonic Viewpad 4
- Cherry Mobile Magnum HD A400
- Spice CSL Mi 410 - Slim
- WellcoM A99
- Olive Smart VS300
- Axioo Vigo 410

Special to take note with mi410 is
massive 4.1" lcd
HD video recording
front camera
HDMI out
fast 1Ghz Snapdragon and 205 Adreno GPU (nice running game)

This post has been edited by salimbest83: Aug 11 2011, 08:36 AM

I don't like CSL reputation.

have ipod for gaming and music already. nokia 1280 for sms and calling so now need a budget hp for camera. Sure ace better?

for me.. Spice mi300 doesn't disapointed me at all before for its price.
and its sure can give Ace a run for its money.

Pict quality for "lowly" mi300 for comparison
https://picasaweb.google.com/10555176878332...gCPzD5vu2yYmeLg

errr okayy. Will go and try myself that CSL for better view. Thanks for the explanation bro !

hehe..
if u kinda not like CSL mi410.
just try Ideos X5. really worthy than Ace in the long run

help me choose my android phone! i am new to android!!

To request recommendation, what u need to post:

1. Brand. HTC/Samsung/LG
2. Budget. 1-1.5k
3. Specs. -------
4. What you need in the phone -camera at least 5 mp,heavy gamer

Around 1.4k

If you're not going for a 4G/HSPA/LTE package its useless.

They have pros and cons. The most obvious ones are that SCLCD gives a more mellow and real colour hue while S-AMOLED tends to saturate them a little.

You can choose to your liking.

Nope. If the issues were fixed then yes. But as of now, no.

HTC Incredible S. The best you can get at that budget.

Ace has no flash. Only phones with an A8 processor clocked at 800mhz and above supports flash.

Ace is just a factory overclocked A6 processor.

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Added on August 11, 2011, 9:38 amI can't suggest the SGS to you due to the lack of a flash.

There are a few phones you can go for.

LG Optimus Black(Q8255/NOVA/5mp)
HTC Incredible S[Q8255/S-LCD/8MP(Very good camera)]
HTC Desire S[Q8255/Aluminium unibody/5mp/SLCD)


The two HTC phones can get gotten for below 1.5k if you go for AP sets. The LG is cheaper as ori sets are below 1.5k.

This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Aug 11 2011, 09:38 AM

Is LG Optimus Black a good phone? I'm thinking to get it under celcom plan...

Yes its quite a good phone. The Nova screen is exceptionally unique.

yeah.. it's good phone coz i owned 1.. heheehe

Thanks. But it seems this phone is not popular in lowyat(OB thread is not active)

Is it a good idea to buy it from celcom?

Please don't clutter the thread.

I don't know why this phone is not popular but specs wise its very fufilling. Buying it from celcom should be okay if you're an existing user and satisfied with it. But the data coverage is not as wide as digi/maxis or so I've heard.

Your definition of flash differs from post to post