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Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada92 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-12-20 10:27:28
December 20 2008 10:26 GMT
#1
So I am from Canada and I am going to get my first cell phone plan pretty soon. I am pretty excited even though it's not going to be a spectucular phone.I got my eyes set on either starter phones:

Nokia 5310
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Phone Details:
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* More Than a Phone
* Thin (9.9 mm), classic design with aluminium side panels
* External dedicated music controls
* Crystal clear sound, enabled with a dedicated audio chip
* Music playback up to 20 hours
* 2 MP camera
* FM radio
* Expandable memory (up to 4 GB)
* BluetoothTM
* Tri Band World phone (850/1800/1900 MHz)

Features

* Mobile Internet browser
* Stereo Headset included
* Picture caller ID
* Speakerphone
* Vibe alert
* Flight mode
* Built-in Calendar, Calculator Tasks, Notes, Timer, Stopwatch and synchronization with your PC
* World Time
* Alarm clock

Entertainment

* Downloadable ring tunes and Real TraxTM
* Downloadable graphics
* Downloadable games
* Rogers Music Player for playing side loaded and content purchased over the air
* MP3/AAC Downloads
* Music format supported: MP3, MP4, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, eAAC+, WMA, AMR, (NB-AMr), MIDI tones (poly 64 ), SP-MIDI, True Tones (WB-AMr) k

Embedded

* Ring tunes
* Graphics
* Games

Messaging

* Text messaging with predictive text input
* Multi-Media Messaging (MMS) capable - instantly take and send pictures with voice, sound and text to other phone numbers or e-mail addresses
* Instant Messaging, Email

Technical Specs
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Display

* Screen Resolution: 240 x 320 QVGA TFT
* Colour Type: 16 Million TFT 24 bit

Memory

* Internal: 30 MB
* External: Yes, up to 4GB MicroSD memory card sold separately

Camera

* 2.0 MP camera with 4x digital zoom
* Screen size: 1600 x 1200

Video

* Downloadable video clips through your mobile Internet browser
* Video recorder and video player
* Maximum Length of Recordable Video: Based on available memory
* Frames per second: 15 frames per second
* Video Playback Software: Native Player

Connectivity

* Bluetooth
* USB
* WAP


or

Samsung A736.
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Features
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* Supports Stereo BT headset for internal media player
* Clear Speaker
* Vision Capable
* Instant mobile internet access
* Organization - Calendar, To-do list, Calculator, synchronization with PC, Currency Converter
* Picture Caller ID
* Alarm Clock
* Vibe Alert
* Speakerphone
* World Time
* Flight Mode

Entertainment

* Downloadable games
* Downloadable ring tunes, Real Trax™ and graphics
* Downloadable videos
* Supports SDC, Quickplay and MobiTV
* MP3/AAC downloads: Yes to native player for type for AMR-NB, AAC, AAC+, WMDRM is not supported
* Video formats supported: MPEG-4, H.263
* Video playback software: PC Studio comes in-box

Embedded

* Embedded 1.3 MP camera
* Embedded games: BlockBreaker Deluxe Demo, Midnight Pool Demo, Millionaire Demo, Wheel of Fortune Demo, WPT Hold Em 2 Demo
* Embedded ring tunes: 10 polyphonic ringtunes
* Embedded graphics: 7 wallpapers

Messaging

* Text messaging with predictive text input
* MMS capable—instantly take & send pictures with voice, sound & text to other phone numbers or email addresses
* Instant messaging

Technical Specs
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Display

* Screen resolution: 176x220 pixels
* Colour type: 262K Colour TFT/QCIF

Memory

* Internal: 20 MB
* External: Up to 4 GB Transflash
* Address book with up to 1000 contacts

Camera

* Embedded 1.3 MP camera
* Image size: 1280x1024, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240, 240x180
* Quality of picture: Low, Medium, High

Video

* Downloadable videos
* Frames per second: 15 fps
* Maximum Length of Recordable Video: 30 sec
* Video Playback Software: PC studio comes in-box
* Format of files supported are:
* Video: MPEG-4, H.263
* Audio: AMR-NB

Connectivity

* WAP 1.2.1 or 2.0
* Data: USB
* Java: MIDP 2.0
* Bluetooth: Yes
* Email: Yes (embedded client OZ)
* MMS: Yes
* CNAP: Yes
* ALS: Yes


And here's the site if you want to check other Cell Phones that my future carrier offers if you want. They offer pretty much the LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericson.
http://www.amcall.com/toronto/wireless/wireless_phone_list.php

So which of the two would you personally chose?
On a side note, please feel free to share what manufactures you like, experiences or just brag about your iphones.

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paper
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
13196 Posts
December 20 2008 10:39 GMT
#2
samsuuuuuuuuuuuung
Hates Fun🤔
BanZu
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States3329 Posts
December 20 2008 10:42 GMT
#3
On December 20 2008 19:39 paper wrote:
samsuuuuuuuuuuuung

khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan
Sun Tzu once said, "Defiler becomes useless at the presences of a vessel."
Puosu
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
6985 Posts
December 20 2008 11:18 GMT
#4
Ugh I'm not too much of an expert but what I've heard is that Nokia has the best phones when money isn't a problem, but if you're looking for cheaper phone then Samsung has better to offer.
gEzUS
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Canada371 Posts
December 20 2008 11:23 GMT
#5
Nokia is better that samsung runs out of batteries so fast its crazy
Jizz
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Australia224 Posts
December 20 2008 11:46 GMT
#6
Remember if you get a big fancy internet music whatever phones there jam packed with extra fees.
I made this account before i knew what the name meant. I just thought it sounded coooool
village_idiot
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
2436 Posts
December 20 2008 11:56 GMT
#7
Ask yourself if you REALLY need a cell phone for anything else but making calls and sending text messages.
rkarhu
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Finland570 Posts
December 20 2008 12:10 GMT
#8
That nokia phone is pretty good, a lot of my friends have it.
Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
December 20 2008 12:11 GMT
#9
I think iPhone is good but it costs to fucking much

Here in Sweden EVERYONE have Sony Ericsson so I can't really speak for other phones.
Lim Yo Hwan forever!
Puosu
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
6985 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-12-20 13:32:09
December 20 2008 13:31 GMT
#10
On December 20 2008 20:56 village_idiot wrote:
Ask yourself if you REALLY need a cell phone for anything else but making calls and sending text messages.

Ye, after ages of using expensive phones with cameras and what not I've come to the conclusion that they have no value to me, currently I'm using the cheapest Nokia phone I found in my local store.

And its fucking awesome.
Latham
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
9560 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-12-20 13:45:21
December 20 2008 13:44 GMT
#11
I've actually got that Nokia 5310 XpressMusic(but red! =D).
So far it has been performing superbly. The earphones are kinda crap (because of the length of the cable) but are good, if you don't mind keeping the phone in your coat than trousers' pocket.
Ripping music to your phone is very intuitive and you get a nice CD with a program that handles it.
You can rip music in different quality too (normal[good] quality like on music CDs that 1 song is like 5MB +/- or in super compressed format +/- 500kb a song.)
Battery life is not bad (I mainly use it as a MP3 player, only sometimes calling people :p) it lasts about 2-3 days of intensive music playing.
I dunno about the prices in your region but here in Belgium it costs 135 euro without tax, and you get mini-speakers as a free holiday gift (always handy for a small party^^).
If you want a good phone for the next few years I suggest getting a Nokia (any type really) IMO.
Sony Ericssons are very popular also, I had a K700i and it was a good phone, but unfortunately the joystick fucked up after 3 years of use =(.
For the curse of life is the curse of want. PC = https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/4JknvV
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
December 20 2008 15:07 GMT
#12
That Nokia is one of the best candybar phones out there.
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FuDDx *
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States5008 Posts
December 20 2008 15:31 GMT
#13
Ummmm i still dont have a cell phone and hope to prolong any cell phone getting on my half.
I find the ablitiy to be reached at anytime really makes me feel ....mehhh...
It wasnt that long ago where pepole had to wait a day before they got ahold of you know they scream at you if you dont answer it the first ring screw that.

and talking while driving is absolutley stupid.

Talking loudly in public is stupid.(on the phone)Yes im the guy with the pissed face telling myself it wont improve anything if i beat that persons ass to a pulp.

Screw cell phones dont get one at least be old school and get a fancy pager now thats cool.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Balloon-Man-FuDD/237447769616965?ref=hl
Archaic
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States4024 Posts
December 20 2008 16:18 GMT
#14
On December 20 2008 19:42 BanZu wrote:
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On December 20 2008 19:39 paper wrote:
samsuuuuuuuuuuuung

khaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan


Hahaha. fiiiirrrrreeeebaattttheeerrooooooo!

Samsung imo. Looks nicer.
Hundredth
Profile Joined November 2008
United Kingdom142 Posts
December 28 2008 16:57 GMT
#15
The cheapest :O
mahnini
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
United States6862 Posts
December 28 2008 19:27 GMT
#16
i have the nokia, it's ok. i got it mainly so i could have music in my car without having to carry around cds / my ipod all the time. also it's reaaaaaaaaaalllly small / thin compared to most other phones and that is a plus for me.
the world's a playground. you know that when you're a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.
ShoCkeyy
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
7815 Posts
December 28 2008 19:42 GMT
#17
Nokia is by far the best phone I have ever encountered. The battery is a long laster, they survive through anything and they're good. lol
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