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    Experiment. Help Me Choose A Phone

    I usually think of the next phone when the current one breaks, is lost, stops working, etc. But recent Android devices have caught my attention and I have been thinking. Also want to run an experiment on how the community might be able to help me decide.

    Need: Replacement for my old, but perfectly alright E65
    Want: Android
    Budget: As low as possible, max around the 15k mark
    Used/new - either's fine.
    Need upgradability (why buy an Android otherwise)
    Not likely to be a very heavy web user, camera doesn't matter much. Don't hear music much either.
    Would like to use apps. Not that I've managed to use any so far despite a few downloads.

    So. Do I need an upgrade at all ? Wait ? Buy now ? What ? Will I ever pay for pricey 3G plans ?
    Have taken a peek at the Samsung Spica, HTC Tattoo, and Sony Xperia X10 Mini.

    Comments, suggestions, advice, etc, please.
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    • 17 June 2010
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    almost 2 years ago Gowri Satya responded:
    Android in general is a little sluggish so I suggest you go for the fastest processor available - which right now is the Snapdragon 1Ghz. Also, HTC is the top brand for Android phones, followed at a distance by Motorola. I wouldn't suggest Samsung or LG..... Another thing to make sure is that its upgradable to 2.1.
    almost 2 years ago Sameer Shisodia responded:
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    Sluggish, compared to the e65? Wouldn't all phones be upgradable, by definition (sorry if that sounds dumb, but I've become too used to Ubuntu)?
    almost 2 years ago Gowri Satya responded:
    Haven't used e65 so can't comment - its slower in comparison to iPhone.
    The phones would be upgradable, but the 'official' android version may or may not be available for a particular phone hardware - so u either make sure to buy a phone that has the latest 2.1 upgrade available or be prepared to install 'unofficial' os's like Cyanogen - which is not at all a bad idea if you like mucking around a bit.
    almost 2 years ago Sameer Shisodia responded:
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    Hmm, it does look like all the Androids <15k>s not replaceable! I guess a few more months....
    almost 2 years ago (Facebook) responded:
    Why upgrade if your phone is doing fine and you don't see too much web usage?

    It doesn't suit your "image" :)

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