Suggestions for a new phone within 10k

[Akash]

Guys i want to buy a phone(preferably nokia) within the range of 10k.
Priorities-
good music quality
decent camera
No touchscreen
symbian
hows nokia x3 guys? A friend of mine recently bought it and i find it quite appealing.
pour in your suggestions since i will be buying one this week.

 

[type-r]

X3 is a fine choice. How about E71?

 

[Aditya]

You said no touch screen ... any particular reasons?? Coz if not, the Samsung Monte is a good buy in the branded phones in that price range.

 

[Akash]

@typer- thanks man. No e71 as i already have some old eseries(63) at home and i dont really like it.
@Aditya- i dont like nokia touchscreens(especially ones in my range respond really slow). can you post the specifications of samsung monte?

 

[AMG]

X3 costs just Rs. 6300 and is a below average phone.
Even i considered it and later rejected it.
It runs the nokia symbian series 40 which is quiite old.
now series 60 is available.
BTW, do you like qwerty phones or normal keypad phones.

Try the nokia 2710 navigation edition.
It comes with lifetime free navigation, which works via a satellite, so no GPRS charges.
Here is a long review off the phhone Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition review: Lead the way - GSMArena.com

Here are the specs
Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition - Full phone specifications

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

@Aditya- i dont like nokia touchscreens(especially ones in my range respond really slow). can you post the specifications of samsung monte?

Yes, most Nokia phones have Resistive touchsreens, which require finger nails/stylus to be operated with ease. However, some Nokia phones like Nokia X6 (out of your budget) have capacitive touchscreens which are easier to operate.

Both the Samsung Monte and the the Corby(Lindy) 3g
have Wi-fi, 3g, 3.2 Mp cam without flash, among others. The interface and looks are flashy.
You can also look at the Samsung Superb and new Samsung Galaxy 3g, which come with flash.
All these come with capacitive touchscreen.

However, if you want apps, then Nokias are the best, but they lack good touch-capabilities.

 

[AMG]

Go for HTC smart
Has 3G, but lacks wi-fi
Runs Brew OS

 

[Aditya]

@typer- thanks man. No e71 as i already have some old eseries(63) at home and i dont really like it.
@Aditya- i dont like nokia touchscreens(especially ones in my range respond really slow). can you post the specifications of samsung monte?

I go to gsmarena.com for most of my phone research.

The monte details are available at
Samsung S5620 Monte - Full phone specifications

Happy hunting!!

 

[Akash]

Keep them coming guys. I feel that market is flooded with touchscreens.
@AMG- Hows htc man? Are they reliable i mean for long term?

 

[mukeshus]

Akash Samsung Monte is a best buy.
It costs 9000 INR/-
It has 3G, Wifi, GPS.
And 3.2 MP camera which is a decent buy.

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

Akash Samsung Monte is a best buy.
It costs 9000 INR/-
It has 3G, Wifi, GPS.
And 3.2 MP camera which is a decent buy.

It doesn't come with GPS. It comes with A-GPS, which is essentially plain maps.
Otherwise, +1 to what Mukesh says. The Corby 3g also has similar virtues and price.
The touchscreens are better than Nokia's.

 

[AMG]

@ akash
never used one, cant comment

Also try the corby Pro

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

@ akash
never used one, cant comment

Also try the corby Pro

The Corby Pro exceeds his budget, but nevertheless, it comes with a much deserved GPS as well as QWERTY. But no flash for the camera.

 

[AMG]

Corby pro sells for around 10.5K
so if you can manage the 500 bucks, it seems worthwile.

 

[Shynish M]

If you look are looking for feature rich, stable, trust worthy piece, which can be called as 'PHONE'; go for Nokia E63