raccoon 53 Report post Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Need advice in buying low end GSM handset as a secondary phone. Checked out reviews but either they do not measure up or details of functions I require are missing. Most important features: Voice clarity (on main phone speaker, on speakerphone and on wired handsfree) Signal reception Keyboard should be good for rapid SMSing Should allow timed SMS; ie., allow SMS to be sent at a future time & date. For eg. Nokia 1112 has this feature. Interface/software should be intelligently/intuitively designed so as to require minimum number of keystrokes for a given task. Durable and sturdy Important features (bit less imp. than above)Flashlight (torch) Long talk and standby times Should look decent (at least!) and preferably slim and light Not mandatory, but would be nice to have: GPRS/WAPNot required:FM radio I was considering the Nokia 1203. Though I am no Nokia fan, and their quality seems sub-par of late, it sees to meet most requirements (can users please confirm?) and reviews say its good for fast texting. But I also read that it has only one speaker at the back of the phone; and no speaker where there should be one! This means that others around can perhaps hear even better than the user of the phone!! Is Nokia completely bonkers?? Can any users confirm if its really that bad? If it is, then it is not an option as it would be a privacy hazard. Further, it seems Nokia is not even bundling the usual wired handsfree in the box. But I guess it will be available separately? Would really appreciate some valuable, informed advice. Edited April 21, 2010 by raccoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manishag 17 Report post Posted April 21, 2010 you can try Nokia xpress radio 5030 it'll cost you around 1700. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raccoon 53 Report post Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks a lot. Will check it out. The FM part would be useless for me though. Does it have the ability to send timed/post dated SMSes? Does anybody know ANY other phones that have this function? Even mid range phones would do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raccoon 53 Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Nobody knows?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACS 130 Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Im hearing about timed/delayed SMS for the first time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abhi gaurav 11 Report post Posted April 22, 2010 i was using it on my blackberry....u can fix date and time of ur choice... it is very useful for people like me who always forgets b'day... specially girlfrend's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raccoon 53 Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Its really sad that mobile manufacturers don't give very useful functions like this, flashlight, etc., even on many/most mid and higher end phones. Still cannot find any phones with this functionality. Checked out a dummy Nokia 5030 but didn't like the looks too much and keyboard was flat, so it may not be so good for texting (or is it?) Also, still no idea if it allows timed SMSes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raccoon 53 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Review and pic of RAY C25 here. Loads of features, for a phone that costs just Rs. 1,099/- Worth considering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aalok 442 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 me too using the timed delayed text messages in all my WM devices using third party application (PowerSMS).. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACS 130 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 i was using it on my blackberry....u can fix date and time of ur choice... it is very useful for people like me who always forgets b'day... specially girlfrend's IS there any Application that helps u do this.. Trying to figure out the same on 8830 unable to do so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
