Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02

Bob V · Post by **Bob V** » 04 Jun 2014 15:24

I heard that their after sales is not that good and that there are reliability issues.
I had initially decided upon a particular Lava phone, after being mesmerized by its build.
Whats the general opinion about Moto E/G and any comparisons with the Samsung Galaxy range ?

Lilo · Post by **Lilo** » 04 Jun 2014 15:42

Bob V wrote:Hello everyone, I'm looking for Android phone with a budget of upto 13k rupees.
My requirements are -
- 4 inch screen or above
- Dual Cameras (secondary VGA camera is fine)
- Dual SIM (atleast one SIM should be a normal size)
- 3G and Wifi feature.
- Atleast 1GHz processor
- 1GB RAM if possible, 700mb RAM is ok
- External memory slot -expandable to atleast 32GB
- Battery - 1500mAh (1800 would be awesome)
- Internal memory - minimum 4GB
Please let me know about regarding your choices.

Moto G on Flipkart at 12.5K
http://www.flipkart.com/moto-g/p/itmdsmbxcrm9wy8r

Edit:No dual sim and expandable memory though -see if usb otg works.

Bob V · Post by **Bob V** » 04 Jun 2014 16:01

Both Moto G and Moto E have dual SIM capabilities but they require Micro-SIMs.
Moto E has expandable memory slot but no front camera (a major drawback)
And since these two are sold exclusively through Flipkart, I have my own reservations.
So far, Galaxy S Duos 2 fits the bill. If there is a bigger phone with similar or higher features, I would gladly take it.

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 04 Jun 2014 16:26

last year I got my mother micromax' top model which was selling @ ~15k. I am using galaxy grand which was then priced at 21k.
the micromax canvas has been a far better performer. my samsung has recurrent SW problems (f.e it deletes SMS automatically) screen keeps on freezing, very poor battery life and is considerably slower.

if I had to buy now I would certainly not opt for the samsung and give a good thought buying to micromax.

Shalav · Post by **Shalav** » 04 Jun 2014 19:48

Got a Sony Xperia C at the Sony shop in Pune for 12.4.

Dual sim (micro)

Expansion slot (upto 32g)

4" screen

Android 4.3

1GH Dual core processor

1G RAM

2G storage

3G and wifi

Dual cam

1700 mAh battery

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 04 Jun 2014 19:50

BhairavP wrote:I read an article in the ET yesterday about Notion Ink coming out with a Wintel tablet this year for ~17-18k INR. Wonder if it will be any good.

Notion Ink is like the AAP of SDRE ITvity

Is Rohan planning to become Kejri's IT czar in the next elections?

Singha · Post by **Singha** » 04 Jun 2014 20:04

oh no..a name from the past that brings a lot of pain...

comments have been turned off in his blog.

nachiket · Post by **nachiket** » 04 Jun 2014 22:43

Bob V wrote:Both Moto G and Moto E have dual SIM capabilities but they require Micro-SIMs.
Moto E has expandable memory slot but no front camera (a major drawback)
And since these two are sold exclusively through Flipkart, I have my own reservations.
So far, Galaxy S Duos 2 fits the bill. If there is a bigger phone with similar or higher features, I would gladly take it.

Stay away from Sammy's low-mid range phones. Their software (basically their version of Android with the Touch-Wiz UI) is absolute crap and gets worse every time there is a software update.

I've never used Moto Android phones, but they should be better.

If you aren't wedded to Android look at the Nokia Windows phones in that price range. The OS is much more stable.

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 04 Jun 2014 22:58

For Android Nexus is the only sane choice. Sammy was crap to begin with and getting crappier by the day. G5 takes turdness to a whole different level.

member_23651 · Post by **member_23651** » 04 Jun 2014 23:03

Guys any mail application recommendation for iphone where I should be able to attach a document to a reply to an email. Unable to do so makes it very frustrating.

KJo · Post by **KJo** » 04 Jun 2014 23:58

I have an iPhone 4 and am looking to buy a used iPhone 5s or just an iPhone 5.
My 4 is just too slow.

KJo · Post by **KJo** » 04 Jun 2014 23:59

hanumadu wrote:
KJoishy wrote:I have Tmobile, but I dont think they let us create a free hotspot. If they do, please let me know.
They have separate plans for enabling hot spot, but the cost is the same as the regular data plans. Talk to customer service.

I used their familymobile through Walmart, so maybe things are different. In any case I will check up.

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 05 Jun 2014 03:11

Amazon likely announcing its phone on June 18

Phone? Tablet? VR/AR headset? Takla Glass?

member_20292 · Post by **member_20292** » 05 Jun 2014 10:10

nachiket wrote:
Bob V wrote:Both Moto G and Moto E have dual SIM capabilities but they require Micro-SIMs.
Moto E has expandable memory slot but no front camera (a major drawback)
And since these two are sold exclusively through Flipkart, I have my own reservations.
So far, Galaxy S Duos 2 fits the bill. If there is a bigger phone with similar or higher features, I would gladly take it.
Stay away from Sammy's low-mid range phones. Their software (basically their version of Android with the Touch-Wiz UI) is absolute crap and gets worse every time there is a software update.

I've never used Moto Android phones, but they should be better.

If you aren't wedded to Android look at the Nokia Windows phones in that price range. The OS is much more stable.

my moto g has given me good service.

only the camera has some flaws. rest is good. recommended.

sampat · Post by **sampat** » 05 Jun 2014 10:32

mobile services in USA is so restricted. I pay 30 euros/month for 21mbps 3G unlimited and 5000 minutes voice and text on any operator. No silly restrictions on personal hotspots, VOIP or data cap. likewise, unlimited 100mbps broadband is for 25€/month.

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 05 Jun 2014 20:37

india is not far behind , we will get such high speed connection in another 5 years

nachiket · Post by **nachiket** » 05 Jun 2014 20:51

krishnan wrote:india is not far behind , we will get such high speed connection in another 5 years

You are dreaming saar. Most net connections in desh are still <5 Mbps and yet cost a bomb (relatively speaking).

member_23651 · Post by **member_23651** » 05 Jun 2014 20:54

KJoishy wrote:I have an iPhone 4 and am looking to buy a used iPhone 5s or just an iPhone 5.
My 4 is just too slow.

Upgraded to os7? Me still hanging to OS 6.x :p

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 05 Jun 2014 21:03

sampat wrote:mobile services in USA is so restricted. I pay 30 euros/month for 21mbps 3G unlimited and 5000 minutes voice and text on any operator. No silly restrictions on personal hotspots, VOIP or data cap. likewise, unlimited 100mbps broadband is for 25€/month.

What data cap? I pay $20/month to Verizon for unlimited data on LTE.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 05 Jun 2014 23:19

okay.. so I am postponing my appil makku bookku pro purchase to early 2015 timeframe for touch screen, and perhaps intel broadwell arch cpu.
http://www.itpro.co.uk/laptops/22376/ap ... cs-we-want

visited a bestbuy nearby to pick a yoga 2 pro i7 256gb ssd, 8gb ram for transient use till the yosemaite-broadwell arrives. $1300 all inclusive,0% 12 month fin as well.

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 05 Jun 2014 23:48

^^^What's the corresponding Surface 3 Pro config and price?

Vayutuvan · Post by **Vayutuvan** » 06 Jun 2014 01:42

RB, how do are you getting such a low price?

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 06 Jun 2014 02:07

KB discount. Earlier I had it even better, unlimited data for $0.-

Vayutuvan · Post by **Vayutuvan** » 06 Jun 2014 06:11

Oh well. My Verizon bill (Family plan) is touching $200 for limited voice and limited data no roll over for one smart phone + 2 smartest dumb phones wonlee.

AT&T UVerse is also in the same range $180 or so - TV + internet + phones.

Put together this is like $400, a mortgage for 2 BR condo in our town.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 06 Jun 2014 08:11

$350 bucks more similar surf pro 3 compared to yoga 2 pro., still you get lower resolution display and size.

the pros on yoga 2 are:
1.nice kb and touch display 13" qhd ips led
2. some motion control
3. convertible

cons:
1. 8gb ram cap - i would like at least 16gb - still laptops are at 1600mhz-- dunno why they have not advanced to ddr4 ram?
2. a 512gb pcie ssd
3. win 8 stupidities [not always behaves.. sensitity adjustments etc..]
4. it says win 8.1, not pro

KJo · Post by **KJo** » 06 Jun 2014 08:14

AnantS wrote:
KJoishy wrote:I have an iPhone 4 and am looking to buy a used iPhone 5s or just an iPhone 5.
My 4 is just too slow.
Upgraded to os7? Me still hanging to OS 6.x :p

Yes... I could not help myself.

But used iPhoon 5s costs $550 on ebay.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 06 Jun 2014 09:09

kb wala provides ms hub discounted price for visio and office. i got them each for 10 bucks each.

now that is it.. i needed ms project pro.. that is not available.. there are certain things I need to keep away from kb wala machine/ any info as to cheaper versions out there? anyone willing to sell their license to me?

member_20317 · Post by **member_20317** » 06 Jun 2014 14:29

Is there any freeware utility installable on a windows computer that turns data (numbers) into sound?

TIA

krishnan · Post by **krishnan** » 06 Jun 2014 14:32

ravi_g wrote:Is there any freeware utility installable on a windows computer that turns data (numbers) into sound?

TIA

http://reglos.de/musinum/

member_23651 · Post by **member_23651** » 07 Jun 2014 12:58

KJoishy wrote: Yes... I could not help myself.
But used iPhoon 5s costs $550 on ebay.

Go for used IPhone 5 (not 5 S) or Iphone 4 S. that might be cheaper. Instead of going for Iphone 5, i think you can waitfor iphone 6, but then it will have ios 7++ only.

Personally dont like ios 7 at all. My biggest gripe with ios is email does not allow to attach document to a reply. I dont why IOS does not have document file manager.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 08 Jun 2014 04:01

pandyan wrote:how is yellow colour showing up in lenovo yoga 2? did they fix it?
their displays had a problem in rendering yellow.

can you tell me how to find this? I can return it if this is the case!

==

may be i am new to this finger swiping bijnez.. can someone tell me why i get this mouse movement on the touchpad from left/right or in HZ motion, makes the screens in win 8 go crazy order.. i have to swipe them back to come to view.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 08 Jun 2014 05:50

I wished I had not seen your post.

I took a yellow colored plastic spray can. took a pic in my iphonewa.. got it hooked on usb, and viewed the pic. it is dull, more greenish and not white and bright yellow.

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 08 Jun 2014 08:21

will talk to best buy folks. yeah.. you are right.. i was searching thru discussions of this problem, and there are people who still complain the bios update did not help.

i am thinking hard now.

ps: i will give bios a shot!

SaiK · Post by **SaiK** » 08 Jun 2014 08:44

negative.. i tried to install bios, it says the version is same as the one being installed. they never fixed it! bcs.

KJo · Post by **KJo** » 09 Jun 2014 04:46

I am looking for a free iPhone app for music. I need to be able to upload in folders. VLC is no good for that, it has folders but it is ugly and hard to use. Don't think I can upload a folder structure.

vina · Post by **vina** » 09 Jun 2014 10:30

pandyan wrote:Dell XPS series laptops are beautifully crafted.

Kaffir!! Off with his head. Anyone who doesn't worship the one true faith of MacBooksas revealed by the Mahdi himself is Bull Cattle!

a_bharat · Post by **a_bharat** » 09 Jun 2014 10:40

KJoishy wrote:I am looking for a free iPhone app for music. I need to be able to upload in folders. VLC is no good for that, it has folders but it is ugly and hard to use. Don't think I can upload a folder structure.

Try UbiDisk -- you can copy entire directory structure by dragging the top-level directory (from file-explorer on PC) to itunes->Apps->File Sharing (with UbiDisk selected).

Mihir · Post by **Mihir** » 11 Jun 2014 07:40

Just upgraded to Windows 8.1 on my Dell Ultrabook. Their trackpad design is starting to piss me off.

With Windows 8, Dell/Cypress believed that the entire area on its laptops' touchpads should have been "active", including the buttons. There was no way to modify this in the settings. Problem is, when I tried to left click, my thumb "rolls" a bit. What this design did was to ensure that the cursor automatically moved a few millimeters to the left and then registered the click.

They fixed that with the Windows 8.1 driver.

But they're disabled single-finger scroll. And again, there's no way to enable it in the settings.

It's almost as if sadism is a desirable trait when it comes to laptop designers.

vina · Post by **vina** » 11 Jun 2014 11:04

Mihir wrote:It's almost as if sadism is a desirable trait when it comes to laptop designers.

Ah. Repent and adopt the one true faith. The Mahdi's genius in the MacBook beckons. As a convert, I highly recommend it. I simply cannot use a Windows laptop every again. I find the UI and the stuff all at sea when I try to use my wife's laptop now. The use of the touch pad for the swipe and other motions instead of touch navigation on the screen is pure genius.

So.. there you are. MacBook !!!!!!!!!!!

member_20292 · Post by **member_20292** » 11 Jun 2014 11:26

Don't you miss all the windows shortcuts? I miss them on the macbook. Navigation is funny. Icons size is small.

sucks