orionpax Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks, actually ive been reading reviews and the Android powered Galaxy S garnered a lot of plus points, what bothers me is that Samsung will release a Galaxy S2 soon.. hehe...id still retain my iPhone 3GS for comparison once i get my hands on this Ive seen the N8, great improvement from my current N86, but Symbian has been left eating dust by both the iPhone OS and the Android. But the camera is tops I'm deciding to upgrade to either of the two. I have been a loyal Nokia user, but it seems that between the two, the Galaxy S outshines the N8. The Symbian v.3 does not respond well as compared to the Android of the Galaxy. Even between the Iphone4 vs the Galaxy S, more reviews vote for the Galaxy S! Quote Link to comment
jgc813 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 ON THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S:After having made extensive research on the top four of my choices -- Samsung Galaxy S, Nokia N8, Iphone 4, and Experia X10 -- I finally decided on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S. My primary intention was to upgrade from my Nokia E71, which has served me well for the past 3 years. I needed a business phone that will link me well with the internet. Before anything else, I would like to give a very good appraisal to the Nokia E71. I must say, as a business phone, it is very good. I even thought of upgrading to the E72. The only reason that stopped me from doing so was the screen size. There are models now with larger screen sizes so I thought of moving up to the previously mentioned models. As regards the Samsung Galaxy S, I must say it has wonderful graphics. It even outshines the other newer models that Samsung released. It has very good inter phasing with the internet, and has a very fast processor. The applications are good, only that, it doesn't match well with the Nokia system so much of my contacts which couldn't be saved in my sim card had to be manually encoded. One disappointment with the Samsung Galaxy S is that, unlike the Nokia E71, you have to purchase it's office suite (Think Free Office)! The Nokia E71 has it incorporated in the phone. Another note to remember is it's battery life. It's a lot thirstier for power. The more applications you use, the faster the battery drains. With my usual usage, my Nokia E71 lasts me a good two days on its battery. Instead, the Galaxy S just goes on a full day at the office! It does not even last 24 hours. I guess that's true for most of the newer versions of the smarphones. So, buyers, keep that in mind when purchasing these types. Other than that, I it's a good model, although, a lot more complicated than the Nokia E71 or, perhaps, the blackberry. Just like any new toy, you need to reeducate yourself in using it. Quote Link to comment
chandro Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 wow may triple sim phone na pala, then there's dual processor and 3d phones na..hmm.. i wonder what's next.. Quote Link to comment
bitoysworld123 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 best phone i ever had would be this iphone 4... i never thought of having it, being a loyal ericsson mobile user, but i really really enjoyed having it Quote Link to comment
okidok Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I know I'm biased... If you want a mobile phone that no Tom, Dick and Harry has (read: iPhone4 and Nokia) then HTC is the way to go... Android? Get the HTC Desire HD. That's a true iPhone killerWindows Mobile?? Get the HTC HD7 or the older HD2 If you're going to use the phone for simply texting and calling then go Nokia.... Quote Link to comment
remoteworld Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 ON THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S:After having made extensive research on the top four of my choices -- Samsung Galaxy S, Nokia N8, Iphone 4, and Experia X10 -- I finally decided on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S. My primary intention was to upgrade from my Nokia E71, which has served me well for the past 3 years. I needed a business phone that will link me well with the internet. Before anything else, I would like to give a very good appraisal to the Nokia E71. I must say, as a business phone, it is very good. I even thought of upgrading to the E72. The only reason that stopped me from doing so was the screen size. There are models now with larger screen sizes so I thought of moving up to the previously mentioned models. As regards the Samsung Galaxy S, I must say it has wonderful graphics. It even outshines the other newer models that Samsung released. It has very good inter phasing with the internet, and has a very fast processor. The applications are good, only that, it doesn't match well with the Nokia system so much of my contacts which couldn't be saved in my sim card had to be manually encoded. One disappointment with the Samsung Galaxy S is that, unlike the Nokia E71, you have to purchase it's office suite (Think Free Office)! The Nokia E71 has it incorporated in the phone. Another note to remember is it's battery life. It's a lot thirstier for power. The more applications you use, the faster the battery drains. With my usual usage, my Nokia E71 lasts me a good two days on its battery. Instead, the Galaxy S just goes on a full day at the office! It does not even last 24 hours. I guess that's true for most of the newer versions of the smarphones. So, buyers, keep that in mind when purchasing these types. Other than that, I it's a good model, although, a lot more complicated than the Nokia E71 or, perhaps, the blackberry. Just like any new toy, you need to reeducate yourself in using it.i'd been a sucker for nokia phones ever since it appeared in the philippine market. but i've noticed their MAPS still sucks, at least for a heavy gps user. and the applications are flimsy compared to other phones. yes, the office suite was thrown in to my E72, but writing more than 100 characters is a pain. and has anybody seriously read an excel file in his phone without frustration? cells so tiny even the 5800 screen will just fit a few. samsung galaxy uses the android os, which can be loaded with the rpmap thru osm, which was generally based from our latest rpmap. here's hoping galaxy tab can run the gps application too so it won't be limited to using the lame google maps (scanty database and unplotted provincial roads) Quote Link to comment
chad69 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I did have about 7 phones in just 4 years and darn what a loss of money becauseyou thought this phone had it all until you experience it and find it lacks thing butall that changed when I bought an HD2 and so far it was the best, Lots of mods and support,Plus it can dual boot android and now... WINDOWS Phone 7! now you can have best of both worldsNever regret buying this baby Quote Link to comment
ChardPurple Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 ive been using htc hd2 for almost 3 mos ..so far walang problema...madali gamitin.lalo na sa social networks one click lang fb ,tweeter, ..youtube..word,excel,powerpoint,onenote,..........pdf viewer..decent camera..big display. ... and super fast.......:)very satisfied Thanks. You're right. And it can also run Android. Any feedback from Nokia N8 and Samsung Galaxy S users here? Can't help you with N8. About Samsung Galaxy S, first if you're not a techie and don't care about customizing your phone that much and/or you're fond of taking pictures excessively then this phone is not for you. But if you're not, then you won't regret buying one. After comparing it to a friend's iPhone 4, I said to myself thank the heavens that I saved 15-20k php from getting this thing instead of an iPhone 4 especially if you know how to eliminate its problems (inaccurate GPS and laggy Eclair 2.1 OS) by flashing custom ROMs and stuffs. Quote Link to comment
SINless Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 i'd been a sucker for nokia phones ever since it appeared in the philippine market. but i've noticed their MAPS still sucks, at least for a heavy gps user. and the applications are flimsy compared to other phones. yes, the office suite was thrown in to my E72, but writing more than 100 characters is a pain. and has anybody seriously read an excel file in his phone without frustration? cells so tiny even the 5800 screen will just fit a few. samsung galaxy uses the android os, which can be loaded with the rpmap thru osm, which was generally based from our latest rpmap. here's hoping galaxy tab can run the gps application too so it won't be limited to using the lame google maps (scanty database and unplotted provincial roads)So far I've not had a problem with my Samsung B7610 Omnia Pro. It runs on Windows so its like having a handy-dandy little computer in my pocket. Quote Link to comment
jgc813 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) One very important note about acquiring smart phones: take note of the internet and data connections. Even if you do switch off the application for internet and or data connection, it is easily turned on especially when you access certain web-based application like gmail/yahoo mail. You may be shocked that your internet charges will shoot up without you knowing it, not unless you have unlimitted internet access. I suggest that, besides turning off your internet access, change also the internet address at the access point names. For example, for globe it is internet.globe.com.ph. (Obviously, I am a globe subscriber.) It would be better that you change the last prefix ".ph" to ".px" This will ensure that you have absolutely no connection to the internet. When you wish to connect, then, go back to the application setting and change the ".px" back to ".ph." It's cumbersome, I know. But this will ensure that you do not acquire additional internet/data charges without you knowing it! Edited February 21, 2011 by jgc813 Quote Link to comment
orionpax Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks, ive been customizing my Symbian powered Nokias since the Nokia 3650, i even tried playing with Python and customizing the phone to the hilt. Seems that Symbian has nothing new to offer and would like to test/play with Android (i have an iPhone 3Gs and i use it often for text/calls/games/vids/music unlike the Nokia's that i owned that had more app offerings as well as functions) I will test a Galaxy S first before i make the switch and say farewell to Nokia and Symbian Can't help you with N8. About Samsung Galaxy S, first if you're not a techie and don't care about customizing your phone that much and/or you're fond of taking pictures excessively then this phone is not for you. But if you're not, then you won't regret buying one. After comparing it to a friend's iPhone 4, I said to myself thank the heavens that I saved 15-20k php from getting this thing instead of an iPhone 4 especially if you know how to eliminate its problems (inaccurate GPS and laggy Eclair 2.1 OS) by flashing custom ROMs and stuffs. Quote Link to comment
johnlove Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Has anyone tried the KiPhone 4gs being sold by jacktoyz? Quote Link to comment
johnlove Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Why can't nokia put a 1ghz processor into this phone?Haven't they learn their mistakes when they build the 5800? Quote Link to comment
NihonJin Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 i am now currently owning a Nokia N900, specs wise, ok naman cya.. only neg is the battery life.. everytime i connect to the internet either thru wifi or 3g.. dependable pa naman ako sa internet because i wanted to be online anywhere due to my business.. but i am satisfied with the internet especially the graphics coz all the features are in there.. Quote Link to comment
maginoo Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 i turned the other cheek to nokia cellphones simply because i believe they have already reached the peak of their popularity. android is enjoying a very steep rise of their popularity nowadays. thinking that android offers tons of free apps from their market apps, i decided to search for the cheapest cellphone with at least android 2.2 running on it. at sar 949 + sar 100 worth of sim + car cradle, i thought lg optimus one p503 is a great bargain. unfortunately, market apps is not installed. and that is i could not download that tons of free apps. is there anyway i can get market apps anywhere? tia Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.