Which is better? Nokia E Series or Iphone?

[ghosthunter]

^ seriously, never. even when using the old firmware i never experienced any hangs.

So why mention "old firmware"? ... did the new firmware give it problems?

[alwayz_yummy]

well, ako samsung s5620, chic white ang kulay(ayaw ko ng black phones--so generic) gamit ko ngayon... for under 12T, ganda ng specs, pero walang kasamang t-flash card, pero pwede 16gb...this replaced my 7-year old 6630..ang mahirap lang sa touch phone is mag-sms while doing something--like driving!

my 6630 is still here, as my sub-phone.

kung into black-berry styled phones ka e71 is a good option... parang maganda specs ng n8..

kasi i think iphone is an overpriced ipod touch...wala pang bluetooth file exchange!

[niky]

The E71 is a great phone. I love the E-series... great keypads (one of the easiest to use QWERTYs out there) and great functionality.

The Galaxy S is a great toy, problem is, it's lacking in some areas:

-No ability to use custom ringtones (stock message tone is too weak).
-High battery usage with current software build. You can make it last two days or more on standby, but when you use all the toys, the battery life suffers. Takes a bit of tweaking to cure this... but a newer OS build is on the way.
-Some apps are a bit slow compared to the iPhone. Heat build-up is huge when using the more powerful apps.

It's nice for a smartphone, but not practical for a travel phone.

[moejun2]

nope. i just read that many e72 users experienced slowdowns while on the old firmware. the new firmware is stable i can't say the same about the ovi suite though.

[ghosthunter]

nope. i just read that many e72 users experienced slowdowns while on the old firmware. the new firmware is stable i can't say the same about the ovi suite though.

I have OVI suite with my N86-8MP. I used the same install of OVI to connect with a E71 of my friend (installing some apps and update the GPS maps).

Encountered no problems.

[moejun2]

well if you've installed the latest version then you'd know that there are some problems in syncing with the phone. hopefully, they'll resolve it soon. there is a workaround however.

[ghosthunter]

I never used a smartphones and I don't want too much bells and whistles on my phone. My main priority is the sturdiness. It has to last me at least 5 years like my Nokia 6600. My 3310 is still working until now

So what's the next best thing to E71. I'm browsing through the Nokia E71/72 thread in another forum and they were talking about firmware installation etc. I just want a phone that I can automatically use when I turn it on with no need for a PC.

If you want something less complex yet presentable, you can check the Nokia 6700 classic.



http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6700_classic-2659.php

[moejun2]

i don't like the keypads of the new nokia's. really hard to press the keys.

[ghosthunter]

well if you've installed the latest version then you'd know that there are some problems in syncing with the phone. hopefully, they'll resolve it soon. there is a workaround however.

I dont have the latest version. The OVI I have is a few months old and works fine.

[ghosthunter]

i don't like the keypads of the new nokia's. really hard to press the keys.

Depends on the model you choose.

The Nokia N86 keypad is pretty good.

[moejun2]

i was talking about the 2730 kind and the one in the pictures above. i'm sure the high end models have nice keypads.

[ghosthunter]

I also considered the Iphone because my friends seem to be so amused with theirs. Most of my friends either have nokia e series or iphone so I'm a bit torn and my Mom wants me to decide already.

You might want to check with yourself if you like using a touchscreen mobile phone.

Some people (like me) don't like using a touch screen phone.

At the same time, check if you like using a Blackberry style phone because all those tiny buttons can be a boon or bane depending on the user's preference.

[_Cathy_]

I'll scrap the iphone already. I'll stick to a Nokia. I thought it would only cost me $200 but it turns out an unlocked iphone will cost me over $500.

[rna800]

When my SE G900 suddenly bogged back 7 months, I needed to have a replacement phone fast and at that time I really don't know what to buy and I didn't wanna spend much on a phone that time. I wanted the E72 but it seemed that a lot of owners had problems with it. To cut the story short, I ended up buying the E63. It was less than 10k at CMK Cell shop. Up to now it's still not showing in signs of slowing or hanging. I'm not sure coz I use my phone for call and text only and flashlight.hehe Not really the best in its class though.

[foresterx]

if you want an iphone get the 3gs, or wait for the next gen. iphone. sorry but iphone is by far the best cell phone out there and so many are trying to beat it but failed. the only down side is it doesn't have a keyboard, but once you get used to the touchscreen you'll be texting like the iphone has a keyboard.

[niky]

Have used iPhones on and off... have an iPad... have a Galaxy S... IMHO... there's still something to be said about texting on a touchscreen versus a keypad. You can dial numbers and text without looking with a keypad. You can't do that with a touchscreen... and for the iPhone and Galaxy S, you need to hold the screen in landscape mode to type comfortably. At least the S and the newer iPhone builds have haptic feedback, but it's still not as easy as typing with keys. That's why I don't browse as often with my iPad as I do with my netbook... aside from the fact that I can have twenty-something browser windows open at once on the netbook.

And that's why I still have my Samsung B2100. No 3G. Low-res camera. Few apps. But it's waterproof, shockproof, has good battery life, is easy to text on without looking, comes with a single key keylock, and it has a built-in flashlight to boot. You really don't need anything more from a cellphone.

Except, maybe, self-charging...

[voltscastillo]

e72 gets vote here...

faster processor, body with metal components like the e71, and best of all..

FREE NAVIGATION FROM NOKIA MAPS!! (ovi maps 3.3 yata).

after witnessing the usefulness of GPS while traveling, i must say na GPS in a smartphone is now a deal-breaker for me when choosing smartphones. which is also why i'm holding off on buying a samsung android smartphone due to the lack of a viable, non assisted GPS application for androids.

buti pa windows mobile pwede lagyan ng garmin, hekhekhek

i also suggest an e75 (i have one now). been using it for a year now, no problems whatsoever. metal components din ito, better than plastic.

[miLes]

ive always thought iphones were overrated. too much form and coolnes but not enough function and everybody wants to have one. i remember the first gen iphone, when nokia and se where battling with fast connectivity-3g, 3.5g iphone was still using gprs, that's useless websurfing unless you're in a wifi area all the time.

i dont see anything what the iphone can offer better than my nokia e series, like voltscastillo i use gps heavily during my runs and bikes. unless iphone makes a rugged, gps enabled, atleast 3day batt, text friendly phone then im sticking with my e series

[Haruto]

If your into touch phones then nothing comes close to iphone. other so called touch phones does not have the full multi touch experience technology and only have prerecorded animations (like when you slide to view other icons on the left or on the right). Also note that nothing also comes close to iphone's price (a whopping 30k++). :D

it all boils down to what you wanted to use your phone for. if its for connectivity (email - sms - call - private messaging - etc. etc.) nokia e series can handle those well (i believe blackberry handles it the best). if you want the multimedia and eyecandies then go for the iphone.

[simpleonin]

I suggest that you go for a nokia phone.

IPhone and Android Phones are power hogs

I think you need to consider that too.

*Haruto:

I beg to disagree. I've been an Iphone user for 2 years then switched to N1 and never looked back.