[Ques] Best WinMo phone in $300-$350 range - General Questions and Answers

Hey guys,
I'm currently having HTC Gene and running it on a custom WM 6.5 with Manila rom all picked up from here.... Learned a lot from here esp how to cook add packages to roms etc etc..... even using Android on my Gene... In short realised the power of "Windows Mobile".
Gene is just a OMAP850 200Mhz processor with 128 ROM and 64 RAM.... so kinda low on specs... coz when it comes to running apps like opera 10 and manila running in background..... so i'll be buying a new phone...
So i'm askin u all experts with all the experience which one should I buy?? I would have gone for HTC HD or PRO2 but they are out of my budget.. ie $300-$350 (Rs. 14,000 - 15,500). I know I can't expect a speedster there but which one will give me best value for money ???
And my Indians friends here.... May b u might know better abouy our market conditions.....
Thanks in adv....
Luv u guys...

shantanuthatte said:
Hey guys,
I'm currently having HTC Gene and running it on a custom WM 6.5 with Manila rom all picked up from here.... Learned a lot from here esp how to cook add packages to roms etc etc..... even using Android on my Gene... In short realised the power of "Windows Mobile".
Gene is just a OMAP850 200Mhz processor with 128 ROM and 64 RAM.... so kinda low on specs... coz when it comes to running apps like opera 10 and manila running in background..... so i'll be buying a new phone...
So i'm askin u all experts with all the experience which one should I buy?? I would have gone for HTC HD or PRO2 but they are out of my budget.. ie $300-$350 (Rs. 14,000 - 15,500). I know I can't expect a speedster there but which one will give me best value for money ???
And my Indians friends here.... May b u might know better abouy our market conditions.....
Thanks in adv....
Luv u guys...
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Hello
According to me right now in the market in this range the best value for money is the htc’s touch which is around 14 to 15K in Bombay but its same specifications like your Gene except doubled RAM/ROM.
If I were you I would go for HTC touch 3G, but still for this you need to extend your funds by 3 or 4thsd.
cheers!

i basicly want a higher processor & memory... so which is the cheapest available....???

Perhaps would be easier to know how much you want to spend on a device?
And after that recommendations can come.
have a look on marketplace to have an idea of the prices.
Good luck,

Take a look at Ebay for different htc devices and prices!

for the price u can't really go wrong with Diamond or Touch Pro, I've seen both on ebay for less than $200. I say save ur money for a month or two and pick up TouchPro2 or Diamond2. U get the support of this site and get a bunch of Cool ROMS. Its best to save ur money up to get something more contemporary.

If you wanna go cheap, get a HTC Touch Viva. Pretty good for it's price:
http://cgi.ebay.in/NEW-HTC-Touch-VI...ItemQQptZIN_Mobile_Phones?hash=item20ae323b28

cyanide911 said:
If you wanna go cheap, get a HTC Touch Viva. Pretty good for it's price:
http://cgi.ebay.in/NEW-HTC-Touch-VI...ItemQQptZIN_Mobile_Phones?hash=item20ae323b28
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or how about acer e101 ??? Acer-e-101-windows-6-5-mobile-phone???? it has a Qualcomm MSM 7225 528 MHz processor with 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM?????

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Overclocking HTC Touch

don't know if this has been asked, but....
I know there is a overclocking util (BatteryStatus) for the older 200Mhz Touch.
But I got the CDMA HTC Touch (MP6900 ??) with the 400Mhz speed cpu, and the "BateryStatus" util does not work on it... actually it craped out the phone many times tonight... had to do many hard resets!! Crap !!
So.... is there a overclocking util for this version (runing windows mobile pro 6) any one know ???
thanks
Dweeb
Can't be done. A search would have told you that.
Dweeboid said:
don't know if this has been asked, but....
I know there is a overclocking util (BatteryStatus) for the older 200Mhz Touch.
But I got the CDMA HTC Touch (MP6900 ??) with the 400Mhz speed cpu, and the "BateryStatus" util does not work on it... actually it craped out the phone many times tonight... had to do many hard resets!! Crap !!
So.... is there a overclocking util for this version (runing windows mobile pro 6) any one know ???
thanks
Dweeb
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Why would you want to overclock it anyway? The battery usage would be increased and you would probably shorten the lifespan of the device....these things aint cheap you know
400 MHz in a pocket device like these is easily fast enough!
dont know if i agree with that... windows mobile isn't the best operating system because it's sloppy. so we need faster pocketpc's in all honesty.
even 400mhz isn't fast enough.
i'm also curious if its possible to squeeze just a little extra out of it (safely).
i love how my Touch works and how it's setup with windows mobile 6 and now this Manila 2D interface... but it's just always been slow. Even straight out of the box. I recently lost my phone and got a new one... Opened up the brand new one and it's just as slow as my other one.
i made registry tweaks too to increase ram usage and all those good things yo u can do there. no good in my opinion too slow for 2008... 2009 now.
great hardware. poor software. want to compensate for that by making the good hardware even better...
tom_m said:
dont know if i agree with that... windows mobile isn't the best operating system because it's sloppy. so we need faster pocketpc's in all honesty.
even 400mhz isn't fast enough.
i'm also curious if its possible to squeeze just a little extra out of it (safely).
i love how my Touch works and how it's setup with windows mobile 6 and now this Manila 2D interface... but it's just always been slow. Even straight out of the box. I recently lost my phone and got a new one... Opened up the brand new one and it's just as slow as my other one.
i made registry tweaks too to increase ram usage and all those good things yo u can do there. no good in my opinion too slow for 2008... 2009 now.
great hardware. poor software. want to compensate for that by making the good hardware even better...
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Hi dude, read your post and i wonder if you search the XDA for new 6.5roms esp "optimised" ? I heard XDA has most of the roms for "all" wm phone also uni roms. use the search engine found at the top under " search ". I have downloaded a "Touch" but forgot where they are located cos im a downloader, not a note writer
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Hi dude, read your post and i wonder if you search the XDA for new 6.5roms esp "optimised" ? I heard XDA has most of the roms for "all" wm phone also uni roms. use the search engine found at the top under " search ". I have downloaded a "Touch" but forgot where they are located cos im a downloader, not a note writer
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So, what version of the Touch do you have?

which windows mobile is the fastest ?

hiii all
i just wana ask which windows mobile has a perfect RAM , ROM , Processor ?
with perfect battery life
i want the fastest windows mobile
thanx for your support
Windows Mobile Version 6 is the BEST for me,. instead of Windows Mobile Version 6.1,.
funny thing u ask. My wife has a polaris also with very little else installed (original 6.0) so it is clean. I have tweaked my polaris and have original 6.1 but have alot of apps installed.... so of course hers runs quicker, but it is only fractionally.
there is no such thing as the perfect device.
timmymarsh said:
funny thing u ask. My wife has a polaris also with very little else installed (original 6.0) so it is clean. I have tweaked my polaris and have original 6.1 but have alot of apps installed.... so of course hers runs quicker, but it is only fractionally.
there is no such thing as the perfect device.
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Thats true my friend,.
here here!
timmymarsh said:
funny thing u ask. My wife has a polaris also with very little else installed (original 6.0) so it is clean. I have tweaked my polaris and have original 6.1 but have alot of apps installed.... so of course hers runs quicker, but it is only fractionally.
there is no such thing as the perfect device.
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whats perfect for you may be pants for me
i didnt mean the operating system , i meant the phone , i want the best mobile with windows mobile operating system
There is no such single answer as everybody's needs are different.
It's a bit like asking which car is best, again no single correct answer.
The question you need to be asking is which phone is best for ... and then detail what you are looking for it to do.
Take a look here.
sorry
ask anyone and theres will always be best.....
so in reality all phones to everone are the best....to them any how
i know what i want (touch HD) and i dont care if its the best or not
timmymarsh said:
i know what i want (touch HD) and i dont care if its the best or not
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NO kidding i want a touch hd too..... it seems by bank account won't support buying it outright and importing it to the US though
joel2009 said:
NO kidding i want a touch hd too..... it seems by bank account won't support buying it outright and importing it to the US though
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haha, knwo the feeling, anyone need a polaris and a prophet, maybe a kidney.......
thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanx alot , i have an elf , but the phone performance is very very slow , is there anything i can do to make it look faster without overclocking ?also i have only 10mb on my main memory and in use is 39.26mb, what should i do to have more free memory on it?
WM2003 Beta
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WM2003 Beta
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hahahahaha i nearly pissed myself then
lol. relax... or i'll suggest Alpha
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has 384 MB of RAM.
The Samsung SCH-M495 T*OMNIA has a 16 GB of ROM and a microSDHC slot so you could have 32 GB total.
The Asus P565, the LG KC1, the Samsung SCH-M490 T*Omnia, and the Samsung SCH-M495 T*Omnia all have 800 MHz CPUs.
This isn't speed-related, but the Asus P835, the HTC Max 4G, the HTC Touch HD, the Samsung SCH-M490 T*Omnia, the Samsung SCH-M495 T*Omnia, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, the Toshiba Portege G900, and the Toshiba Portege G910 all have WVGA (800x480 or 480x800) screens.
feanor512 said:
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has 384 MB of RAM.
The Samsung SCH-M495 T*OMNIA has a 16 GB of ROM and a microSDHC slot so you could have 32 GB total.
The Asus P565, the LG KC1, the Samsung SCH-M490 T*Omnia, and the Samsung SCH-M495 T*Omnia all have 800 MHz CPUs.
This isn't speed-related, but the Asus P835, the HTC Max 4G, the HTC Touch HD, the Samsung SCH-M490 T*Omnia, the Samsung SCH-M495 T*Omnia, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, the Toshiba Portege G900, and the Toshiba Portege G910 all have WVGA (800x480 or 480x800) screens.
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I believe he was asking about OS and not that much about devices...
I like my BA with WM 6.1 build 20758... and counting
Again, a matter of personal choice.
thanx all for your support , i want to buy a new mobile , but i dont know which one should i choose ? thats why iam asking about device and OS , i like the sonyericson xperia x1 , soo great mobile , but how about its sound and battery ? coz the htc's sound isn't good , and the battery also , i thought maybe xperia x1 has better sound and battery than htc?
Good Luck! Spend your money wisely doing your research before you spend it all in one place.

MWG Atom V is good handset?

Hello,
in x-mas eve we having some deals on mobiles. I am getting MWG Atom V mobile in 200 US$. But want to know if it's a worth deal as it has only 64 MB ram. It has 500 MHz Intel xscale processor. I found this handset better against hTc Viva which currently I have. Looking for opinion from you people.
Regards,
Amey.
I wouldn´t buy it
Rather go to marketplace section and for $200 you can find an HTC Rapahel or something similar
Just my opinion.
orb3000 said:
I wouldn´t buy it
Rather go to marketplace section and for $200 you can find an HTC Rapahel or something similar
Just my opinion.
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Just checked hTc Touch Pro brand new GSM handset here is for 700 US$
Over expensive. I found mwg atom v loaded with features thus thought to give a try. My current handset i.e. hTc Viva has absolutely no features. I am bored using it. MWG atom has radio in it for listening live music & much more.
Other htc diamond etc are like for 390 US$ in India. ~sigh~
Regards,
AmeY.

HTC HD 3..!!!

Well lot of rumors goin on the net, anyone have any idea if if HD 3 is for real..???
Well there are loads of sites which give you the detaisl when googled, this is 1 of them
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2010/01/26/htc-hd3-specs-leaked.html
It's a fake.
The announced SnapDragon is the dual core version if I'm not wrong.
It's just a dream concept
But many websites are confirming it..!!!
heartsurfer008 said:
But many websites are confirming it..!!!
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for instance?
plus the specs are from here!!!
woow , good!
this is fail =/
Yes, the new HD3 will be complete magic with WP7 :
-no copy and paste, YAY !
-no multitasking, YAY !
-no microSD card, YAY !
Everybody can use it, even 90 yeard old grandmas !
danielhere said:
Yes, the new HD3 will be complete magic with WP7 :
-no copy and paste, YAY !
-no multitasking, YAY !
-no microSD card, YAY !
Everybody can use it, even 90 yeard old grandmas !
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If what you say is true then it'll suck..!!!
HD2 rocks then..!!!
heartsurfer008 said:
If what you say is true then it'll suck..!!!
HD2 rocks then..!!!
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I am afraid he is right.
New WP7 reminds me of crappy iPhone interface.
Instead of getting more features and opportunities they're copying Apple style.
Hopefully with WP7.3 we will get copy and paste and with 7.4 maybe multiasking.
I will go for Android when I will change my HD2.
heartsurfer008 said:
Well lot of rumors goin on the net, anyone have any idea if if HD 3 is for real..???
Well there are loads of sites which give you the detaisl when googled, this is 1 of them
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2010/01/26/htc-hd3-specs-leaked.html
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The first item on the list says "1.5 GB Qualcomm Snapdragon.."
ZOMG!!11!! A PHONE PROCESSOR WITH A GIG AND A HALF OF COMPUTING POWER
..what? Does that make sense to you? No. Use your head next time, man
phone processors are at 1 ghz and so far maximum processing power is 1.3 ghz overclocked so its not out of the realm of possibility
domineus said:
phone processors are at 1 ghz and so far maximum processing power is 1.3 ghz overclocked so its not out of the realm of possibility
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I think the point was it says GB not ghz
Edit: Also if it was an official "document" or whatever it would say "Windows Phone Series 7" or whatever the official name is, not "Windows Mobile 7"
Those specs are obviously fake...1200x800 is not a supported resolution.
I think it's a fake ... but I hope so much that is true!
If the HD3 will keep the promises .. for me it will be the first PDA without the physical keyboard!
PS: Just this HD3 can make me leave my Touch Pro 2!
Seems like a rumor for now...but it could show up in the Fall.
I'm sure there will be a successor to the HD2 running Windows Phone 7 Series, but I think they will choose a different name than HD3 considering it's a completely new OS. And it will definitely have a screen res of 800x480, no higher.
chambo622 said:
I'm sure there will be a successor to the HD2 running Windows Phone 7 Series, but I think they will choose a different name than HD3 considering it's a completely new OS. And it will definitely have a screen res of 800x480, no higher.
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It's possible that the forthcoming HTC Obsession will actually be a merger between the HD and Diamond product lines - in other words that there won't be a direct successor to the HD2 at all.
And yes, the "HD3 specs" posted earlier are a very obvious fake. We now know that WP7S doesn't support resolutions higher than 800x480; we also know that no WP7S device will be able to use a removable memory card. I really wish people would stop creating threads about these "specs" - there must have been nearly a dozen different threads about them, now. They don't get any less fake for being posted multiple times.
Well have been using HD2 for a while & was just curious, so just started this thread..!!!
Hope we get WM7 or Android sooner on HD2..!!!
Shasarak said:
We now know that WP7S doesn't support resolutions higher than 800x4800;
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800x4800 ? Wow, that's one hell of a resolution
Since when is processor speed measured in GB? And wow they gone really far for 1 generation. from DVD qualitity to 1080p.
Also everybody is talking about HD3. Where is TP3? I want to see some new HTC models with HW KB.
Also i wish that HTC would make some tegra models instead of qualcomm. Maybe then they will provide better drivers.

ok mind changed and new options for me

see post 3...mind changed!!
guys please......which one shall i choose??
ok after a bit of work by myself....i found out that i have to increase my budget
..now i am choosing between
1>htc hd2 leo (huge screen! 1 ghz...)
2>mytouch3g slide(loved android 2.1 and keyboard)
i know my priority is android but since both the phones are priced around 360$(ebay)and the hd2 has a gorgeous screen & snapdragon i made it my option as well.also i came to know that there is a lot of work being done to port android to hd2.so should i go with hd2 or a mytouch slide .
also how do 3d accelerators in mytouch slide and hd2 compare to each other??do they even have them?? which one should i go for.
Good options!!
hard decision...
I love keyboard devices but don´t like Android
On the other hand Leo is a great powerful device but no keyboard...
I think I would choose Leo
Hi,
I have the HTC HD2 and tried android clix, the newest one.
Had it for 2 days & it went back. The slid keyboard is hard to see.
TMO is coming out with a samsung galaxy android with 1ghz processor & big screen. Just check it out!
bliss23
thanks guys.....
i am also intended to surf a lot of internet in my phone.and ive never owned any phone with a keyboard.so is it helpful while surfing net??
also i came to know that both snapdragon 1 ghz processor and msm 7227 600 mhz processors have the same graphics controller. so in 3d profermance it should be the same for both mytouch slide and htc leo right?
and i think samsung galaxy s will not fit to my budget as my budget is only upto 400$ max
sorry for being so conservative as i have to get the phone internationally shipped to me and after that i cant return it back.
help appreciated

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