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icyd
post Jun 15 2008, 11:35 AM

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BUDGET RANGE:2.5k max

Second hand: Yes/no

QWERTY keyboard: no

Keypad: Virtual/touch

GPS: BIG yes

Bluetooth: Yes

WIfi: Yes

Frequent Overseas traveller to Japan and US? or other countries: no

Camera Resolution minimum:2mp

Expandable Memory: Yes / No / maybe. depends how big hd

3G : yes but not so important

HSDPA or higher: No

Front Camera: Yes. still can live without though

Gaming Type: moderate gaming

Screen Resolution: the more the merrier

Screen size: biggest possible for maximum movie watching experience (relatively)
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post Jun 15 2008, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(Baronic @ Jun 15 2008, 12:44 PM)
Ah i see your priority is moderate gaming, and movie watching experience. For movies, i must tell u this, u need an EXTREMELY powerful pdaphone to play movies with huge resolution (like those which are extremely clear on your PC). And those pdas, are currently only the axims, which are very very old, and they're just pdas not pdaphones.

You'll have to convert those DVD quality movies into smaller resolution, meant for pocket pc. U can find many such applications via google if u dun have it yet.

So, now, i'm considering u're ok with that.

U have wide variety to choose from:

lets start with "with front camera" : u have the HTC P3600i, which is around 1.7k range brand new. It has everything u require as stated, but its QVGA.

An alteranative is Eten X800, good specs with VGA screen (QVGA stands for quarter VGA, so u can figure the resolution). But i believe its more expensive, at around 2k (i think) and the warranty support by the distributer, is not as good as HTC's SIS. SIS can repair for u in malaysia. Eten normally send back to taiwan for repair so can take damn long.

Both have front camera and 3G.

Both are newer models relatively. I wouldnt recommend going for Touch Cruise since it interferes with gaming with its Touch Flo. But u can check out Touch Cruise as well if you like.

Eten has older models worth having a look like p535, but it doesnt have 3G.

I dont recommend going for device with square screen cuz very very few games fit square screens

Without a front camera:
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thanks very much!movie quality doesnt have to be huge in resolution.as long as its viewable without having to place it milimeters from my eyes (i mean the screen has to be big la).i put BIG yes for gps function up there.but not many have gps do they?i think htc got gps(free compared to paid gps on nokia).so what are you recommendations?
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post Jun 15 2008, 09:52 PM

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wah u very good la.read your blog on htc diamond.quite impressive that thing.what is ur take on upcoming (dunno when) iphone 3g?for me the interface alone impressed me.the big screen's a bonus.i looking forward to buying it but i can't wait since my current phone is already nearing the end of it's life
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post Jun 16 2008, 09:17 AM

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haha sorry mah.im neutral in this.but the screen is huge!

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post Jun 16 2008, 02:05 PM

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yeah net browsing.but i guess i have to go try diamond for myself.any chance i could get a diamond at a cheaper price?im kinda strict with my budget actually.or maybe i should wait till the price drops
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post Jun 24 2008, 12:33 PM

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ive looked up on the net following my previous request. i found 3 models that suit me but there are pro and cons of each.i cant decide.plus 2 of them not in malaysia yet so have to factor in the patience of waiting.

htc diamond;
like: available now, touchflo3d interface, icon design, gps, opera,
dislike: a bit on expensive side, plastic casing, small-ish 2.8" screen (relatively), battery life

samsung omnia;
like: nice form factor, metalic body, large 3.2" widescreen, 5mp camera
dislike: sucky WQVGA res, too windows mobile, have to wait

se experia;
like: specs are all fabulous esp screen
dislike: bulky (qwerty keypad), too long have to wait

i actually would go for experia but considering that i badly need a new phone now, waiting is the hardest thing to do. the decision i have to make is either go for diamond or wait for experia. is it worth to wait? i scared i buy diamond now later when experia comes out my diamond will depreciate a lot.
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post Jun 24 2008, 04:21 PM

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QUOTE(Baronic @ Jun 24 2008, 03:18 PM)
it is the nature of technology to depreciate quickly and fast. so it comes down to which u prefer. we cant help u, since all of us have our own personal opinions. u have to decide which to get.
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the main reason im looking to buy these types of pda phone is the gps.baronic, is diamond's gps good enough?in terms of accuracy,connectivity etc

btw, i prefer the experia.but seems that i cant wait.any idea when it's going to be in the market?

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