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PDA Phones Under 20k

Rohan Naravane, May 09, 2008 1500 hrs IST

Here's a list of PDA phones to help you understand what all of them do and don't have

EXPERT REVIEW

Motorola ROKR E6

The HTC P3400 was a 'purely business' phone. If you want a phone that's ready for work and play, then have a look at the ROKR E6 from Motorola. It's got a good build quality, youthful looks, and is slimmer than the HTC model. The screen is smaller in size but is arguably sharper, thanks to the same QVGA resolution.

The ROKR will appeal more to the young business professional

It's got a faster Intel processor that can handle multimedia better and makes the OS operate swiftly. Speaking of multimedia, it's got external music controls (which are a bit inconvenient to use). With respect to text input, its handwriting recognition is pretty good. Its 2 mega-pixel camera's got a macro mode and also acts as a webcam when connected to a PC. A 3.5mm head-phone jack on top is a boon for people who want to plug in their own headphone set to this phone.

It's loaded with a custom Linux OS, and doesn't have a large number of 3rd-party applications as compared to Windows-based phones. But thankfully, everyday applications for PIM, Media, and the Internet are pre-installed. The UI even supports text-to-speech, so it can read your messages for you. Moreover, there's a business card reader. You can read MS Office documents but unfortunately can't edit them.

The ROKR E6 is not exactly a business phone but can do the job fairly and entertain you as well. For 9,800 bucks, this one's a total steal!

USER COMMENTS

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by MAnur, lko, on Nov 07, 2008 12:44 PM, Report abuse Reply

Users opinion on ASUS P527? Am planning to buy one. Does it have "in-device search" feature. and notepad kinda editor ??? Anybody bought? what price ?

by Sam Gada, Mumbai, on May 15, 2008 11:32 AM, Report abuse Reply

Very nice review. I am using P1i for the past two months. I have also checked out MotoROKR, HTC P3400 and AsusP527. But I would rate SE on the top. However Asus comes with loads of useful accessories. MOTO ROKR is complete waste.

by sudeep, Pune, on May 12, 2008 03:56 PM, Report abuse Reply

Comparison chart. Nice addition ;)

by Rahul_Jawale, Mumbai, on May 12, 2008 01:50 PM, Report abuse Reply

Was touch screen the primary criteria for selecting this list? Nokia E61i and E90 can better any of these phones on any parameter and are tremendous value for money apart from being a lot more sturdier. I think TechTree has to be responsible and clarify on selection criteria whenever you come out with a Buying Guide article.

by killer1314, Hyderabad, on May 12, 2008 12:41 PM, Report abuse Reply

Yes, this article was particularly based on touch-screen PDA phones. If you read the introduction, i've mentioned about the same below. And i do agree that the E61i is a good phone but it has been already covered in our 'Need a QWERTY' article a while ago.

by Rohan Naravane, TechTree Techabs, on May 12, 2008 12:56 PM, Report abuse

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by rana, brisbane, on May 12, 2008 09:50 AM, Report abuse Reply

Nigerian scammers now have hit this site also....be careful people !!!! Do NOT send anything to Nigeria.

by Sandeep, Sydney, on May 12, 2008 08:48 AM, Report abuse Reply

Sony Ericsson P1i has GPS

by Satheesh A, Bangalore, on May 11, 2008 07:02 AM, Report abuse Reply

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by yesa, surulere, on May 12, 2008 01:32 AM, Report abuse

by yesa, surulere, on May 12, 2008 01:21 AM, Report abuse Reply

Nokia e61i is missing here...!!! This PDA phone with full QUERTY, 3g and many nice features is far more superior than all other phones given here...

by wiseguru, nashik, on May 11, 2008 01:38 PM, Report abuse Reply

Why Nokia E61i not included? It is the best business phone in the market to day.Manikumar

by Manikumar, chennai, on May 11, 2008 11:29 AM, Report abuse Reply

please find the name and details of the owner of this mobile phone 9704197729

by satish84, Hyderabad, on May 11, 2008 08:39 AM, Report abuse Reply

good article,I feel in this category HTCP3300 could have been included.

by ss sharma, chandigarh, on May 11, 2008 12:44 AM, Report abuse Reply

Am not sure if it is still available in the market but the O2 stealth is also a good buy....2MP autofocus, slider design, WM 5.0, wi-fi..... no edge though

by Anonymous, Chennai, on May 09, 2008 03:56 PM, Report abuse Reply

O2 Stealth does have EDGE

by more Anonymous, Mumbai, on May 10, 2008 09:06 PM, Report abuse

hi i am in mumbai i went a apple iphone.when it is lanch in india pls tell me 9870709116 this my number

by gunjan, mumbai, on May 10, 2008 06:22 PM, Report abuse Reply

Add WiFi and a mildly faster processor to the P3740 and it becomes the most serious m*f* in the sub-20K PDA segment

by Dukhi, Mumbai, on May 10, 2008 04:26 PM, Report abuse Reply

Good

by R F Ranka, MUMBAI, on May 10, 2008 04:07 PM, Report abuse Reply

prices are too expensive in INdia when compared to Singapore......

by Mubaraq, Singapore, on May 10, 2008 02:41 PM, Report abuse Reply

how much SE P1i would cost in singapore

by sabir, pune, on May 10, 2008 04:02 PM, Report abuse

comparison chart is nice

by sachin, goa, on May 09, 2008 11:09 PM, Report abuse Reply

The comparison chart in the end is very informative. Good research, thanks.

by techgeek, bangalore, on May 09, 2008 09:39 PM, Report abuse Reply

what about the moto Q ?

by Anonymous, f, on May 09, 2008 03:51 PM, Report abuse Reply

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