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post Jun 14 2015, 11:28 PM

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Budget very low. If possible under rm100 or rm 200 max.

Actually want to buy basic phone. Not smartphone.

Need for the mp3 player can play mp3 by choosing folder. I listen to audiobook mainly.

But many basic phone only can play all. Good if you want to listen to song. Bad for audiobook.

I don't really want to choose android is possible as I want small size and good battery life.

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post Jun 16 2015, 06:07 PM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Jun 16 2015, 04:09 PM)
Honor 6, best bang for buck for under rm1k phone.

If u can top up a little, can consider Oneplus One, Mi4
Not quite sure, but i think CoC needs to have at least 1gb RAM to play smoothly. Suggest u to top up and go for Redmi 2. Paying more but at least the built quality is gud.

Can also consider Galaxy J1. I do recall some telco if u sign postpaid plan with them, the phone is complimentary.
hmm.gif would it be better to go for ipod shuffle or sony' mp3 player? Not sure bout android phones with audiobook function.
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I'd go with ipod or other mp3 player except that they are much more expensive than a feature phone or low end android phone.


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post Jul 4 2015, 03:27 PM

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Guys can recommend a phone that is cheap, lightweight, and small sized? Already have galaxy note 3. Don't want to carry another big phone. All phone sold today are big.


Something small like galaxy young. Any other phone small like that?
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post Jul 4 2015, 10:26 PM

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I'll carry this around with my galaxy note 3.

Will use it to call only one other number as it's a supplement line and got free 2000 min calls a month. I usually use loudspeaker when calling so call quality must be clear both side.

Will be using it to listen to mp3 and podcast using primarily loudspeaker. Only rarely use headset. Sort of replacement to a mp3 player.



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post Jul 4 2015, 10:30 PM

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134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm and 133 gram.

Not too heavy but I like if the dimension are smaller
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post Jul 5 2015, 02:41 PM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Jul 5 2015, 12:53 PM)
Not that sure of other phones smaller than Redmi 2 that provides good quality finishing.

hmm.gif If that's the case, ever thought of upgrading ur Note 3? Can consider Note 4 duos, LG G4 dual, LG G3 dual. All dual sim model. U can put both sim in the same phone.  thumbup.gif
Based on ur budget, can go for flagships like Galaxy S6, Xperia Z3, LG G3.

For lower price, can go for Mi4, Honor 6 Plus or Honor 6. Both Mi4 and Honor 6 is using Sony IMX 214 camera sensor, which is quite good based on my naked eye. But of coz not as nice as S6's camera la.
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That's all good model. Though it's all import model without official warranty.
Buying something with that price really need a good warranty for me.

And the stylus too. Since I sometime use stylus need galaxy note line


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post Jul 5 2015, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Jul 5 2015, 10:15 PM)
Yea. That's the con. All import set, so warranty is with the shop that u purchased from.

If that's so, better continue to hunt for cheap secondary phone for ur sub line.  smile.gif
Yeah. I think that's the only solution for me right now.
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post Jul 10 2015, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Jul 5 2015, 10:15 PM)
Yea. That's the con. All import set, so warranty is with the shop that u purchased from.

If that's so, better continue to hunt for cheap secondary phone for ur sub line.  smile.gif
Can also consider Honor 4X, Redmi Note, Padfone S. Padfone S at RM700+ is quite a good deal. Cons is the small battery. If u have a powerbank, then it'll be ok.

U can alo top up for Honor 6 or Mi4, more RAM and better processor.
Never owned 1 before. So can't really comment much bout it. So I'm actually not quite sure of the camera performance. Maybe u can proceed to Nexus 6's thread to ask actual users how is the camera.  nod.gif
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What do you think of android smartwatch worth standalone phone function?
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post Jul 10 2015, 05:34 PM

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post Jul 10 2015, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Jul 10 2015, 05:20 PM)
Do u mean android smartwatch that has calling function like Galaxy Gear S?

U can insert ur sim in the watch, but then it feels weird to use it for call function. And if ur environment bising, habis lah.  laugh.gif  U can use ur sim's data plan too i think. But then I'm not sure if anyone would enjoy web browsing with such small screen.  hmm.gif

But then of coz everything comes down to different ppl having different preference. Some like to use their smartwatch as a standalone phone.  nod.gif
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Yes smartwatch with calling function. Samsung keyboard autocorrect my spelling. Jaha

Well I don't think I can browse with small screen. Only just for phone call to only one number. Maybe sms, but dunno if it's too hard with small screen.

Call quality and loudspeaker is also an issue too

You think current android watch still not good enough for calling?

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post Jul 10 2015, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Jul 10 2015, 05:51 PM)
Hmm. Somehow i feel android's watch, especially those on android wear os are not designed to make phone call. It's more like a notification center, u can view ur sms or email without taking out ur phone. Or u can use voice to reply sms when u are driving. Or set up alarm using voice.

I dont think android smartwatch on android wear will venture into standalone smartwatch wif call function. hmm.gif but i could be wrong. Maybe next google i/o, google will announce native calling function on android wears. laugh.gif
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Well it doesn't have to be android wear. Other operating system also OK. Like samsung galaxy gear, using their own tizen os.

Been googling for this thing. Seems that is not as good as standalone phone like you said. Oh well

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post Nov 26 2015, 01:04 PM

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Hey guys
Looking for recommendation a good cheap small phone that harve usb otg. The user Been using samsung grand prime before.
She wants something smaller with usb otg.
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post Nov 30 2015, 07:20 PM

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1. Brand: any
2. Budget: Around RM500 hope can use lazada discount
3. Specs: Good battery life, no lagging,
4. What you need in the phone: good rear camera and selfie camera. Nice if got OIS can use usb otg, microsd

Better if removable battery

LTE 4g. Good WiFi. Great call quality and good speakerphone.

Been using samsung baldy grand prime. Very lagging

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post Feb 27 2016, 04:13 PM

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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Feb 25 2016, 02:22 PM)
Yes, all products under Honor branding in Malaysia come with 6 months 1-1 exchange policy, visit Vmall.my go to bottom click Exchange Policy to read more.
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If buy from other shop or lafaz or gem five, still can get 1 to 1 exchange? As long as Huawei official Malaysian unit?

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post Mar 13 2016, 10:54 AM

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1. Brand any
2. Budget around 500 600

3. Specs 4G, 2gb ram or more, microsd

4. What you need

USB otg capable, reasonably nice front and back camera.

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post Mar 19 2016, 06:42 PM

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These brand new mid and budget phone.

Is it as good and non laggy as 2013 galaxy note 3?

Galaxy note 3 already have 3gb ram and 32gb storage.
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post Mar 20 2016, 06:54 AM

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QUOTE(Alan Yee @ Mar 19 2016, 10:43 PM)
These are near or same as Galaxy Note 3 performance in normal usage, but heavy gaming is not better than Galaxy Note 3. Budget phone normally compromise on graphic chip.
You may still play smoothly, but will experience frame drop, or lower quality rendering.
Then, budget phone do compromise on other area like screen quality, additional feature like IR blaster, NFC, speaker loudness, lack of Micro SD slot, lower battery life, worse camera, and build quality too, not just the performance that matter.

The lagginess of phone all lie down to processor performance and software optimization, RAM at least 2GB will be sufficient.

So far, only the original ASUS Zenfone 2 with Intel ATOM z3560 or z3580, Oneplus One,Oneplus X, Xiaomi Mi4, ASUS Padfone S with Snapdragon S801 processor, or some cheaper phone with at least Snapdragon S800 processor able to be better or on par with Galaxy Note 3's Snapdragon S800.
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Thank you!

Seems last two year flagship is sometime much better than current mid end smartphone nowadays. It's much easier to get accessories too. And lots of rom development in xda too

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post Mar 23 2016, 01:24 PM

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Is there any place I can get galaxy note 3 or note 4 with good price?

Want to get something with stylus

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post Mar 23 2016, 08:43 PM

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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Mar 23 2016, 02:18 PM)
Open a thread in Garage Sales, see if anyone able to sell you one. tongue.gif
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Most people are in kl. I'm in kb.sad.gif

Is there no new one in stock?

Only the 3g version dual dim available. 4g is necessary today

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post Mar 23 2016, 11:44 PM

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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Mar 23 2016, 09:13 PM)
U mean the note 4 already phased out? Try search your local mobile shop. Should have what.. Or try Lelong or Lazada...
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Yeah. In lazada and lelong most are import set of refurbished.

Lazarus price for note 4 really heavily marked up even though use code.

I'll try to look at local shop

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