PDA Phones Under 20k

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

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HTC Touch

The HTC Touch became an instant sensation in the PDA phone market at the time of its launch. This was because it was a compact device that packed quite a few goodies (including a custom interface over the Windows OS) back then. The phone's body is nicely curved and has a very simple profile -- it'll slip into your jeans pocket effortlessly.


The "sensational" HTC Touch


It runs the same processor found on most HTC phones today. The OS can get a bit sluggish at times but is pretty workable overall. People had initially complained about the 64 MB of RAM being insufficient, whereupon HTC updated the model with 128 MB of RAM and doubled the ROM size as well. This newer model is approximately 1,000 bucks costlier.

On the connectivity front, other than EDGE, you also get Wi-Fi support. However, there's no 3G in case you plan to use it when it arrives in India.

The Touch is loaded with a more recent Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional OS. More than that, the actual star of the show is the overlaid TouchFLO interface. The motive of this interface is to ease the operation of the phone without using the stylus. It consists of a modified home screen with large virtual buttons that can be easily clicked by the finger. Furthermore, it also has a finger-swiping maneuver which activates the TouchFLO menu that has shortcuts to all the applications. In addition, it has a virtual thumb-board to type out messages the iPhone-style.

The HTC Touch is currently selling for Rs. 16,500. That's a pretty good price for a phone that delivers so many things.

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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

gret

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

Hey Dear, I am interested in paying for this item so i will want to know its present condition and also i will want to know if it is the original box and I shall be paying you through your prefered payment credit cards or Paypal are most Preferable and ok by me I am sending the item to my One and only son in Nigeria as a birthday gift.I dont mind i will pay you for the shipping cost to Lagos Nigeria,so i would like you to get back to me with the shipping cost because i want you to ship it to him in Nigeria immediatelly please kindly get back to me with the total cost including the shipping cost plus insurance cost, So i can transfer the funds into your account now And i will also be offering the Additional Amount of to the Shipping Cost so as to get the Item shipped fast to him in Lagos,Nigeria.... Thanks for the understanding... Regards.. oloyesa

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

Hey Dear, I am interested in paying for this item so i will want to know its present condition and also i will want to know if it is the original box and I shall be paying you through your prefered payment credit cards or Paypal are most Preferable and ok by me I am sending the item to my One and only son in Nigeria as a birthday gift.I dont mind i will pay you for the shipping cost to Lagos Nigeria,so i would like you to get back to me with the shipping cost because i want you to ship it to him in Nigeria immediatelly please kindly get back to me with the total cost including the shipping cost plus insurance cost, So i can transfer the funds into your account now And i will also be offering the Additional Amount of to the Shipping Cost so as to get the Item shipped fast to him in Lagos,Nigeria.... Thanks for the understanding... Regards.. oloyesa

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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