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N95 or keep waiting??

cingularfreak12

Jul 10, 2007, 12:01 PM
I need a device that does EVERYTHING. I travel 4 days a week, and my phone needs to be a music player, email, camera, gps, game boy (rarely), a phone (of course), and basically something to fill countless hours of boredom!!!

I wanted the iphone, but I'm on a business account and can't use it. I tried the 8525 and Treo 750 and just didn't like the overall comfort and battery life of either option.

I went to the Bjack and loved it until I got my hands on a Curve, but now I'm looking for even more. Call me spoiled, demanding, or crazy but I need something with like the N95 or the iPhone.

Bottome line, should I wait for something to come that satifies all of the above or do I spend the money on an N95 and wallow in my own tears when I ...
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sangyup81

Jul 10, 2007, 12:22 PM
The N95 lacks HSDPA 850/1900. That's my biggest gripe although understandable considering Nokia's issues with Qualcomm.
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cingularfreak12

Jul 10, 2007, 12:32 PM
What about all these great phones that look to be on the horizon that have issues:

Samsung F700 - appears to lack 850

HTC VOX - no touch screen

HTC Touch - no full size keyboard, no 3G

HTC Kaiser - another HUGE brick that fatigues you to hold it for too long.

iPhone - can't be used on business accounts

N95 - no 3G, apparently feels cheap, no carrier


I know I'm picky, but come on!!
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sangyup81

Jul 10, 2007, 12:36 PM
In addition to HSDPA 850/1900 I would also like a Hard Drive and built-in GPS. Since the N95 does have the Built-In GPS, I was tempted but alas the lack of American HSDPA.
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gsmcentral

Jul 10, 2007, 12:56 PM
Switch to Helio, lol

Im happy as hell with my Ocean, gps, gmail, msn live, games, full html, 2 mega pixels with video, video ring tones, mp3 player, mp4 player, 3G. All that and I can text internationally without getting charged and extra 20 cents.
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sangyup81

Jul 10, 2007, 1:33 PM
Last I checked, the Ocean doesn't have W-CDMA 2100 or GSM 900/1800. If I wanted a domestic solution, I would go with the at&t 8525.
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japhy

Jul 10, 2007, 12:47 PM
Remember that the N95 is an N series, not an E series, so the support for corporate mail clients won't be as sophisticated. That's not to say it won't be able to sync with your work server, but you can't be too sure.

If I were in your shoes, I'd say the E61i, or just stick with the Curve.
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AvgJoe

Jul 10, 2007, 1:05 PM
I would get the N95.

It has no carrier which is a GOOD thing.
It is far beyond any phone, especially the iPHONE in all areas that really matter.

IPHONE= Ferrari Kit Car all flash no substance
N95 = The Real Deal.


No 3G? Who cares this is not Europe. 3G is only available in high density cities. WiFi is what those who don't live in NY LA Chicago etc will use. IF 3G was as available as EDGE I would wait.
It simple is not and won't be anytime soon.
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sangyup81

Jul 10, 2007, 1:34 PM
obviously if someone wants 3G, they live in one of those "high density cities"
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cingularfreak12

Jul 10, 2007, 2:07 PM
I've used the iphone and find it pretty awesome, but the fact that I can't get it just because I'm on a business account just pisses me off.

The N95 is starting to sound pretty appealing to me, but I would rather have a touchscreen if possible. HATED the 8525 though. It froze, it was HUGE, it weighs as much as a brick,and it was a little boring.

The Samsung F700 needs to be released State side, but doubt it will ever happen. Too perfect.
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Icyhot

Jul 12, 2007, 1:24 AM
Dont ever try comparing ANY Samsung against a Nokia, especially the N95.
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sangyup81

Jul 12, 2007, 10:31 AM
Dude, have you seen the specs of the F700? It's definitely N95 worthy
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Icyhot

Jul 12, 2007, 11:14 AM
Sure have 🙂

Specifications

# Quad-band GSM/EDGE/7.2Mbps HSDPA
# 5-megapixel camera
# 2.8-inch, 262,000-color touch screen
# microSD card slot
# Bluetooth
# Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
# Measures 4.1 by 2.9 by 0.6 inches

But no GPS and didnt mention whether the camera is autofocus. Also dont think the built in web browser can compete with whats on the N95. You have to see it to see how great it is. And Symbian rules the mobile smartphone world for a reason. It is 2nd to none. But hey, some people love Samsung, but I am not one of them. Nokia or SE for me. Having said that, no one puts a better camera on a cellphone than SE. The 3.2mp cybershot on my K790a is actually a little better than the 5mp Carl Zeiss on my N95.

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sangyup81

Jul 12, 2007, 2:04 PM
OK you got me. I was looking more on the outside. haha

And the keyboard is nice. And the GPS is a good point there.

Still I hope the F700 comes out soon so we can get some user-feedback on it.
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