GPRS Mobil phone cost 12/2007

fsg

How much can I expect to pay[ 12/2007] for an entry level GPRS phone, using a prepaid connection to my laptop?

brownboy66

Just so I've got this right - presumably you're after a data capable phone that will plug into a laptop to provide a 2G connection?

how much is your budget? Best bet is to look at the online store for someone like airtel, etc. That will give you some idea of which ones are data capable - and approximately how much they cost.

shashank.aggarwal

There would be two capabilities, one would be simple GPRS compatibility and other one would be EDGE compatibility.

You should check if EDGE is available in the area you plan to use it, then you should got a EDGE compatible phone OR else a simple GPRS phone will do.

Cost of connection will again depend on the location you want to use in.

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fsg

Thanks BB66, and Shashank.

I hs just got my mind round GPRS and in pops EDGE, you may have gathered that Im not much of a tecchie.

Trouble is that the info in the mobile providers shops is not very good, being a somewhat small town, and some of their command of english is limited, they call it Tinglish, and I dont want to buy something not suitable. Shall check Airtel site

There is one fellow who could help, but he is the person whose email shop I use, and I dont think he would like to loose our custom, so I hoped to go out pre armed with some info.

Thanks anaway

shashank.aggarwal

For a layman, EDGE is advanced version of GPRS. you can use this site which was recommended to me by someone on this board itself..

www.gsmarena.com

Once you figure out the model you want, you can check the prices and availability in India usng www.ebay.in, however don;t purchase from there as the rates of sellers on ebay.in are generally higher that what is normally available..

brownboy66

I think that was me! these two sites are also good for general GSM stuff....

http://www.phonescoop.com/

http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml

shashank.aggarwal

Even I thought so, however was not sure and didn't want to look up the thread..

Thanks

fsg

Is a budget of around 5000 rupees about right for a basic model.

brownboy66

5000 rupees should be more than enough (considering you can get a basic prepay for 1-2000 rupees)? The only thing will be making sure its data capable if that's what you need.

shashank.aggarwal

your budget seems to be okay..however you have till now not mentioned your city ..or have you ??

Aishah

I paid 5000 rupees for Bleu which is EDGE provisioned. This gives you an idea as to cost. My connection is prepaid Airtel at 395 rupees per month for unlimited use.

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fsg

Nokia 6070 seems to fit the bill. I dont need a camera of any quality, perhaps there is another model, the gurus will help
Again thanks thus farI am not in a city, but small town

Aishah

The camera in mine is just o.k. Not great in other words and I very rarely use it. Better to have a decent digital small camera separately I think and that is what i am on the lookout for now!

fsg

Aishah I have 2 digital cameras of excellent quality.
1 Ricoh GX8 28 to 80ish lens 35 mm equivalent, a bit noisy at 800/1600 8 meg pixels, a lovely camera.

Just bought Panasonic FZ18 lens equivalent 28 to 503mm, fantastic, both cameras have li.ion batteries,

Its gprs mobile phones i dont know much about!!!!!!!!!

Aishah

Off Topic! Thanks for those suggestions of your cameras! When I go to Delhi I now have something for a benchmark. I hope they are not too expensive???