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  1. #1
    Ajanta
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    I have been watching the other thread with fascination because I am in
    a similar situation. Need a light phone for India, able to deal with
    low sig strength, long battery charge life (working electrical outlets
    will not travel with me). However, while newbie wants to spend ~50, my
    budget is ~100. Not quite Bill Gates here, but I thought different
    enough not to interfere in the other thread. Moreover, I have a little
    time, so I can scan ebay more leisurely.

    First, please recommend the "best" phones you think fit comfortably in
    that budget ($100 on ebay). Examples may be Motorola v66, 66i,
    Sony Ericsson t28 t68i r520m. These would make my "safe" list.

    Next, and this is going to be fun, please consider the candidates for
    landing a deal if I get lucky. You know it happens, just not
    guaranteed. Examples may be Motorola v300, Nokia 6610, 6100, 6130, 6230
    etc., Ericsson t600, t610, t616. Please rank the top few candidates
    that I can scan for. These would make my "steal deal" list

    (Don't now where motorola P/T 280 fit?)

    So that's my strategy. I'll for a deal on a "deluxe" model for a while
    and if it doesn't work, get one of the safe ones.

    All help appreciated.



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  2. #2
    Ancient One
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    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    On eBay UK there are ton's of Ericsson R380's going from around £25 to £39
    plus postage, these are the world specification models and come with
    everything the traveler would ned including foreign adapters. These phones
    were close on to a thou dollars up until recently. I think Dabs had them
    selling for $815 at oone point.

    Its not the funkiest of phones but my one is pretty good, it does the job
    and Ilive in a low signa area of GB and it copes with that fine.

    AO





  3. #3
    Ancient One
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    On eBay UK there are ton's of Ericsson R380's going from around £25 to £39
    plus postage, these are the world specification models and come with
    everything the traveler would ned including foreign adapters. These phones
    were close on to a thou dollars up until recently. I think Dabs had them
    selling for $815 at oone point.

    Its not the funkiest of phones but my one is pretty good, it does the job
    and Ilive in a low signa area of GB and it copes with that fine.

    AO





  4. #4
    Ajanta
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    Ancient One <[email protected]> wrote:

    > On eBay UK there are ton's of Ericsson R380's...


    Thanks, I'll look at them. My only concern is the weight. Ideally, I
    would like something lighter.



  5. #5
    Ajanta
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    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    Ancient One <[email protected]> wrote:

    > On eBay UK there are ton's of Ericsson R380's...


    Thanks, I'll look at them. My only concern is the weight. Ideally, I
    would like something lighter.



  6. #6
    matt weber
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    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:40:57 GMT, Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:

    >I have been watching the other thread with fascination because I am in
    >a similar situation. Need a light phone for India, able to deal with
    >low sig strength, long battery charge life (working electrical outlets
    >will not travel with me). However, while newbie wants to spend ~50, my
    >budget is ~100. Not quite Bill Gates here, but I thought different
    >enough not to interfere in the other thread. Moreover, I have a little
    >time, so I can scan ebay more leisurely.
    >
    >First, please recommend the "best" phones you think fit comfortably in
    >that budget ($100 on ebay). Examples may be Motorola v66, 66i,
    >Sony Ericsson t28 t68i r520m. These would make my "safe" list.

    R520M with the ugly battery (1400Mah version) gives me about a week's
    service between charges, although to be honest, the Li batteries don't
    weight a lot, if you have to carry a second one, big deal...Also car
    chargers are readily available. so even if you aren't near an electric
    outlet, a vehicle will work.



  7. #7
    matt weber
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:40:57 GMT, Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:

    >I have been watching the other thread with fascination because I am in
    >a similar situation. Need a light phone for India, able to deal with
    >low sig strength, long battery charge life (working electrical outlets
    >will not travel with me). However, while newbie wants to spend ~50, my
    >budget is ~100. Not quite Bill Gates here, but I thought different
    >enough not to interfere in the other thread. Moreover, I have a little
    >time, so I can scan ebay more leisurely.
    >
    >First, please recommend the "best" phones you think fit comfortably in
    >that budget ($100 on ebay). Examples may be Motorola v66, 66i,
    >Sony Ericsson t28 t68i r520m. These would make my "safe" list.

    R520M with the ugly battery (1400Mah version) gives me about a week's
    service between charges, although to be honest, the Li batteries don't
    weight a lot, if you have to carry a second one, big deal...Also car
    chargers are readily available. so even if you aren't near an electric
    outlet, a vehicle will work.



  8. #8
    P T Wang
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    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!


    "matt weber" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:40:57 GMT, Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > R520M with the ugly battery (1400Mah version) gives me about a week's
    > service between charges, although to be honest, the Li batteries don't
    > weight a lot, if you have to carry a second one, big deal...Also car
    > chargers are readily available. so even if you aren't near an electric
    > outlet, a vehicle will work.


    You can also bring a portable battery pack and keep it in your room. A good
    one can recharge your 1400mAH battery for 5-6 times.






  9. #9
    P T Wang
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    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!


    "matt weber" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:40:57 GMT, Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > R520M with the ugly battery (1400Mah version) gives me about a week's
    > service between charges, although to be honest, the Li batteries don't
    > weight a lot, if you have to carry a second one, big deal...Also car
    > chargers are readily available. so even if you aren't near an electric
    > outlet, a vehicle will work.


    You can also bring a portable battery pack and keep it in your room. A good
    one can recharge your 1400mAH battery for 5-6 times.






  10. #10
    Newbie
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    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:

    > I have been watching the other thread with fascination because I am in
    > a similar situation...However, while newbie wants to spend ~50, my
    > budget is ~100.


    Be not vain my friend, I have bumped my budget up. I am close to
    deciding and will start another thread, I am sure it will interest you.

    BTW, always good to run into mac/thoth users. Too bad that Brian
    stopped developing thoth.



  11. #11
    Newbie
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!

    Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:

    > I have been watching the other thread with fascination because I am in
    > a similar situation...However, while newbie wants to spend ~50, my
    > budget is ~100.


    Be not vain my friend, I have bumped my budget up. I am close to
    deciding and will start another thread, I am sure it will interest you.

    BTW, always good to run into mac/thoth users. Too bad that Brian
    stopped developing thoth.



  12. #12
    Ancient One
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!


    "P T Wang" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    >
    > "matt weber" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:40:57 GMT, Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:
    > >
    > > R520M with the ugly battery (1400Mah version) gives me about a week's
    > > service between charges, although to be honest, the Li batteries don't
    > > weight a lot, if you have to carry a second one, big deal...Also car
    > > chargers are readily available. so even if you aren't near an electric
    > > outlet, a vehicle will work.

    >
    > You can also bring a portable battery pack and keep it in your room. A

    good
    > one can recharge your 1400mAH battery for 5-6 times.
    >
    >
    >

    I saw a little gizmo for Nokia's where you can hand charge your phone using
    a small cranked box, ideal for emergencies or if you want to spend a bit
    longer, charging the phone as normal.

    AO





  13. #13
    Ancient One
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!


    "P T Wang" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    >
    > "matt weber" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:40:57 GMT, Ajanta <[email protected]> wrote:
    > >
    > > R520M with the ugly battery (1400Mah version) gives me about a week's
    > > service between charges, although to be honest, the Li batteries don't
    > > weight a lot, if you have to carry a second one, big deal...Also car
    > > chargers are readily available. so even if you aren't near an electric
    > > outlet, a vehicle will work.

    >
    > You can also bring a portable battery pack and keep it in your room. A

    good
    > one can recharge your 1400mAH battery for 5-6 times.
    >
    >
    >

    I saw a little gizmo for Nokia's where you can hand charge your phone using
    a small cranked box, ideal for emergencies or if you want to spend a bit
    longer, charging the phone as normal.

    AO





  14. #14
    Ancient One
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!


    "Ajanta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:120820042117509948%[email protected]...
    > Ancient One <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > > On eBay UK there are ton's of Ericsson R380's...

    >
    > Thanks, I'll look at them. My only concern is the weight. Ideally, I
    > would like something lighter.


    True, they are a bit heavy but pretty sturdy otherwise.

    AO





  15. #15
    Ancient One
    Guest

    Re: Yet another thread on cell phone for asia!


    "Ajanta" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:120820042117509948%[email protected]...
    > Ancient One <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > > On eBay UK there are ton's of Ericsson R380's...

    >
    > Thanks, I'll look at them. My only concern is the weight. Ideally, I
    > would like something lighter.


    True, they are a bit heavy but pretty sturdy otherwise.

    AO





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