N79 v/s Nokia 5800

Which phone should I opt for? (plz read my requirements and then cast your vote)

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electrokawal

ELECTRO is here!!
Hey friends,
I'm planning to upgrade to a new phone from my SE k790i. After doing some research, I think that I should choose either the N79 or Nokia 5800
I want a phone which should have the foll features:-
1) a good music output (on the speakers as well as headset)
2) a good camera. Now this is very important. It should be able to take pics of the level of k790i. I also have to take pics of documents.
3) I am an SMS freak! So the keypad/virtual keypad should be user friendly and comfortable
4) It shouldn't be as slow as the N73! I'm pretty much comfortable with Java.. So I expect a similar speed of operation. What I mean to say is that the basic functionality should be quick
5) I should finally get VFM. I usually change my phone after 2 years.
6) I will also be surfing the internet on my phone.

If you have any other suggestions, then please put it up here.. :)
Budget: Rs 15k +/- 1k


Start pouring in your views fellas :razz:
 
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electrokawal

ELECTRO is here!!
Hey,
Also have a look at this comparison between the 2 phones by gsmarena.
Click HERE


I wonder why 5800 has got better ratings...
Can anybody plz throw some light on this?
 
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Vensanga

Vensanga

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Go for 5800 if u can afford a new phne in a year or two but if ur gonna stick wit it for a little longer u better get N79..
 
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electrokawal

ELECTRO is here!!
Hey,
I've heard that the N79 has the foll. drawbacks:

1) No button to control music playback

2) Poor radio reception-indoors

3) Capturing an image takes lot of time

4) Zooming into images also takes a lot of time


Can u'l plz share ur knowledge on the above issues. Do these issues really exist with the N79?
 
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nikhilpai

Techans
If good camera is required then choose N79. Period/
Nokia 5800 camera is aweful.

For everything else Nokia 5800 rocks!
 
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Makarand_Jadhav

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electrokawal said:
Hey,
I've heard that the N79 has the foll. drawbacks:

1) No button to control music playback

2) Poor radio reception-indoors

3) Capturing an image takes lot of time

4) Zooming into images also takes a lot of time


Can u'l plz share ur knowledge on the above issues. Do these issues really exist with the N79?
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Hey there, mate.!! I strongly disagree. I purchased N79 on the 18th last month & it works just fine.

1) I agree that there are no dedicated keys for music.

2) The reception of the radio, indoors, is awesome.

3) Capturing image doesn't take time. Zooming has no issues at all. & the clarity of the images is also good.

So if u r planning to buy N79, I wud give u a thumbs up on it.
& ya, trust the judgement & advices of all these people above, coz all of them have helped me take my decision. It indeed is VFM. :) Go for it. :)
 
Vensanga

Vensanga

Journeyman
For 18 months??? How's the condition now..i've heard dat N-series gets hang and slow down after a year or two like most of Nokia's product..
 
sujoyp

sujoyp

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Vensanga said:
For 18 months??? How's the condition now..i've heard dat N-series gets hang and slow down after a year or two like most of Nokia's product..
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he said 18th last month...thats 18/10/2009

and yup I too saw my n70 being slower after an year....its good to backup ur data and hardformat it..lets see how 5800 works after extensive use
 
desiibond

desiibond

Bond, Desi Bond!
Design: 5800XM
movies and music: 5800XM period!
price: 5800XM
texting: 5800XM (thanks to the full qwerty)
UI: tie
loud speaker and call quality: 5800XM
internet browsing: 5800XM
features: 5800XM
gaming: 5800XM period!
camera: N79 period!
battery: N79
app compatibility: N79 period!
build quality: N79

My vote: 5800XM
 
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Makarand_Jadhav

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sujoyp said:
he said 18th last month...thats 18/10/2009

and yup I too saw my n70 being slower after an year....its good to backup ur data and hardformat it..lets see how 5800 works after extensive use
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Well, I m not so sure of the "hanging" part, as this is my first time using an N-series. :?

But, I had read some of the posts here, earlier i.e. before buying my handset. So, on the purchase I had asked the people what shud be done to avoid such a problem? They suggested that if I shud keep updating my software every 5-6 months, such problems won't arise.

& speaking about N70, some of my friends had the problem right from the 2nd-3rd month of the purchase of their handsets. So I feel, maybe, Nokia might've done some reconstructions or overhauling with the latter devices.! :|
 
sujoyp

sujoyp

Grand Master
my 5800 dont hang at all...might have restarted once in last 1 month....

updating the software wont keep system clean...we might have to use some temp cleaner and registry cleaner type of software for that..
 
sujoyp

sujoyp

Grand Master
how abt SE yari....its a cool mobile...have a good cam..
*i1.phonearena.com/showimage.php?m=Reviews&f=image&id=2320

*www.phonearena.com/htmls/Sony-Ericsson-Yari-Review-review-r_2320.html
 
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