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  • 28 Feb 2010

Curious, 28 Feb 2010How is the camera ? Is it clear Camera of 5230 performs well keeping 2mp in mind.you get good array of customizations and video recording at 30 fps is awesome.it lacks flash so even night mode will not help much in dark

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    • 28 Feb 2010

    SR, 28 Feb 2010Omnias are smart, Emir. http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php... moregprs cannot replace gps but to use gps without inbuilt gps antenna you have to download google maps and other services which need data plan.and samsung phones like corby and star have os which is based on java programming and support only java apps.there is no procedure for upgrading this os and samsung never releases any updates or updater software.nokia nonsmart phones have symbian 40 os and they releases updates time to time and have the updater program for tge same.

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      • u4k
      • 28 Feb 2010

      How is the camera ? Is it clear

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        • 28 Feb 2010

        Rajesh, 28 Feb 2010I wanted to buy 5233.but confused.never i used such touchsc... moreTouchscreen phones really catch attention.everyone should try them and specially when you can get full touch smartphone at 7000inr.when compared to non touch phones the touch ui is more intuitive.as far as 5233 is concerned it is s60v5 smartphone you get lots of fun filled and useful applications on nokia ovi.web browser is good but using opera mini5 or opera10 you get ultra high speed net on the go. Sound output of this phone is low the reason behind not been tagged with xpressmusic.in headphones it is good. You can use external speakers to increase sound output.I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO GO FOR THIS IF 3G AND GPS ARE NOT IMPORTANT FOR YOU AND OTHERWISE 5230.BUY GET ONE OF THE TWO NOW

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          • 28 Feb 2010

          Emir, 28 Feb 2010No u have to do that baby!! please check first and than pos... moreOmnias are smart, Emir. http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?sQuickSearch=yes&sName=Omnia
          All of them, including the first one ( http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900_omnia-2422.php ). Omnia HD has Symbian S60 (same as Nokia 5230) and rest have Windows Mobile.

          But you're right, Jet is not smart. http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s8000_jet-2835.php

          I have a question for Tech Guru. You have replied to a query for GPS as "To use gps in 5233 in you need active gprs connection as it doesnt have integrated gps chip.i suggest you to have unlimited gprs plan". Can you explain how can GPRS replace GPS?

          And you also have called non smart phones as having non smart "JAVA OS". What is that? Could you explain?

          One more thing, non smart phones can be upgraded if the manufacturer releases a new firmware for the handset. The point being - IF the manufacturer releases a new firmware.

          And lastly, the above comments have been posted by you (if not all).

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            • 28 Feb 2010

            I wanted to buy 5233.but confused.never i used such touchscreen.is it better than non-touchscreen while using for quick contact.how is it net & music compare to other.plz anybody help.

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              • 28 Feb 2010

              Elliot Cartlidge, 28 Feb 2010has this phone got a pen with it It depends. I guess its regi0nal. S0me do get stylus pen with the battery cover, s0me d0nt.

              In my case, here in philippines, pen stylus is included in the b0x. Ü

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                • 28 Feb 2010

                Tech guru, 28 Feb 2010Baby Check out specifications of both phones jet run on win... moreNo u have to do that baby!! please check first and than post here!! i dont have to check anything becouse those are basic things that everyone should know! fyi i haved samsung jet half year ago!

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                  • 28 Feb 2010

                  Emir, 28 Feb 2010U really are "tech guru"!! lmao! both jet and fir... moreBaby Check out specifications of both phones jet run on windows and omnia s60v5

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                    • j{k
                    • 28 Feb 2010

                    I would like to buy this phone.And i would b really happy if u guys provide me some details.
                    Can i install symbian game software and themes in it? Some guys says dat touch screen phones are quite bad. Is it ri8? Plz rply...

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                      • 28 Feb 2010

                      Tech guru, 28 Feb 2010No samsung phones have their own java os which cannot be up... moreU really are "tech guru"!! lmao! both jet and first omnia are NOT smart phones!! fyi they are based on samsung own os called touchwiz!

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                        • 28 Feb 2010

                        has this phone got a pen with it

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                          • 28 Feb 2010

                          moondance, 28 Feb 2010i've read the whole reviews abt this fone, so far so good, ... more5230 doesnt have any pre-installed document viewer on it. But u can download it through the net. So, after its installed, then yes it can read pdf files n0w. Ü

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                            • 28 Feb 2010

                            moondance, 28 Feb 2010i've read the whole reviews abt this fone, so far so good, ... more5230 doesnt have any pre-installed document viewer on it. But u can download it through the net. So, after its installed, then yes it can read pdf files n0w. Ü

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                              • 28 Feb 2010

                              sid, 28 Feb 2010hey tech guru, i just want to know like all the nokia mobil... moreNo samsung phones have their own java os which cannot be upgraded however samsung phones like jet,omnia etc have windows or s60v5 os which can be upgraded when available.corby series,star are java non smartphones having static os

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                                • 28 Feb 2010

                                i've read the whole reviews abt this fone, so far so good, but no one told me abt the document viewer. Can it read PDF files?? Anobody plis answer me

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                                  • 28 Feb 2010

                                  Tech guru, 27 Feb 2010Hi to all. I am a tech expert run a tech website and will b... morehey tech guru, i just want to know like all the nokia mobiles can we upgrade firmware in samsung mobiles too?
                                  nd can we install applications like dictionary in samsung?
                                  i want to buy samsung shark 5350 but want to install applications like dictionary in that.
                                  pl help me.

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                                    • 28 Feb 2010

                                    I really want this phone! Great audio quality through headphones as per GSMA's review, gps, 3G, high res lcd, 2meg camera*, Nokia Maps (fantastic), excellent price. The only thing which holds me back is the poor visibility in outdoor light (I want to use it with java third party gps navigation software). That's better I needed to get that off my chest, huff!!

                                    *As many people have said, phone cameras are going to be poor relative to digital cameras, the lenses our just too tiny(poor aperture/light omission). No doubt with R&D (evolution) circuits will be compressed so a better lens can be incorporate at some point in the future. Until then if I see a good shot, I will want my Digital camera on me.

                                    I expect I will end up getting it and just have to put up with myself moaning outside :-)bloody reflective touch screens)

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                                      • 28 Feb 2010

                                      JESSE, 28 Feb 2010Can i download full length mp3 songs using gprs from variou... moreYes u can! u will be asked where to store that file! its not limited! u can download 1gb file if u wish!

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                                        • 28 Feb 2010

                                        Brandon, 28 Feb 2010So you have this phone 5230 already? 1.Does the GPS work... moreYes i do have nokia 5230! 1. dont know,i dont use gps becouse there are no maps for my country but it should work well and its free now! so yay! 2. it have handwriting recognition but i dont use it,i didnt got stylus in my phone and with finger it doesnt work well! its not so easy to write! 3. no widgets! 4. internet is great! its very fast and very easy to use! download speed is amazong! 5. for me everything is great! i would say buy this phone u will not regret!!