Torn In Between

I haven't bought a mobile phone yet because I am indecisive like that. XD Previously, I shared about the Samsung Galaxy Y. Originally I wanted that but it did not meet my dual-sim check list. So, I waited for a few months for a cellphone that'll meet my checklist.

Then, came Alcatel OT-918n. It checked all in my check list, even the price. But, I'm still skeptical about buying it because I don't know if it is a better brand than what it was before.

And now, here's Samsung Galaxy Y Duos! It'll be available here in my city in a few days and it also meets the qualifications in my check list. The downside is the price, which is around Php 3,000 more expensive than Alcatel OT-918n. The latter is just around Php 6,000. And I found good reviews of the former also. Now, I am torn, T_T

Here is some specs of both phones courtesy of Tekpone.

Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS

Alcatel OT-918n

General 2G Network GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 3G Network HSDPA 900/2100 Body Dimensions 109.8 x 60 x 12 mm Weight 109 g Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors Size 240x320 pixels,3.14 inches(~127 ppi pixel density) - Samsung TouchWiz Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3 ringtones Loudspeaker Yes 3.5mm jack Yes Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32GB Internal 512 MB ROM, 384 MB RAM Data GPRS Yes EDGE Yes Speed HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth Yes, v3.0 with A2DP USB Yes, microUSB v2.0 Camera Primary 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels Features Geo-tagging Video Yes, QVGA@24fps Secondary No Features OS Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS Browser HTML, Adobe Flash Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS GPS Yes, with A-GPS support Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator Colors Black Phoenix - Dual SIM (dual stand-by) - SNS integration - MP4/WMV/H.264 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document viewer - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1300 mAh

Specifications: Dual Sim Operating System Android 2.3 Bearer GSM/UMTS/HSDPA Wi-Fi Wireless connection to the Internet through a LAN A-GPS Assisted GPS for a faster location of the phone Camera 3.2 Megapixel G-Sensor The accelerometer allows the phone to automatically orientate the display vertically or horizontally FM Radio Follow your favorite radio stations with the RDS function MMS Send and receive multimedia messages with MMS 1.2 Input SMS with predictive input CooTek Facebook for Android Twitter for Android Browser Surf the Internet with Google chrome browser Music Player MP3, AAC/AAC+ , WMA Micro SD Card Up to 32GB E-Mail Receive emails on your phone using POP3 and IMAP4 communication protocols. Instant Messaging Talk with friends using Palringo, a Java based app for instant messaging Handsfree Make and receive calls having your hands completely free Bluetooth 3.0 A2DP - Share music, photo and more with close friends thanks to Bluetooth 3.0 A2DP

I guess there are not much of a difference between them when it comes to the specs. But there are great differences when it comes to the performance of each cellphones, as I have read in different forums and blogs. I am more torn because of those. T_T

Currently, I am following these blogs/forums for more information on Alcatel OT-918n.:

http://www.istorya.net/forums/gizmos-and-gadgets/470572-alcatel-ot-blaze-glory-918n-android-2-3-dual-active-sim.html

http://cheftonio.blogspot.com/2012/01/alcatel-blaze-duo-918n-review.html

As for further information on Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS, I just have to look it up in http://www.gsmarena.com/.

I have to rethink again for this purchase because I will be using my own money and I want to get my money's worth. This is not some piece of cake. Sigh.

How 'bout you? Have you ever contemplated so bad before buying a cellphone? :O

Alcatel OT-918n, Seems Like Made for Me XD

I already stashed away the extra money for savings. I'm now just waiting for January for my ticket reimbursement from our Lolo. So by the time that I'll receive it, I'm ready to buy either a lappy or a mobile.

For the past few days, I was already searching for a prospect mobile that would fit my low budget of Php6,000. The phone must:

• be within the budget range of Php 6,000.
• have the basic functionas: can text and can call.
• have a good battery life.

Basically, that's it! Maybe also, it can:

• be a dual sim phone
• and have Android OS 2.3.5. XD

While I was searching for the prospect phone, Tekpone posted this on their Facebook page.

Alcatel OT-918n

Take note, it meets all the criteria on my list and it's just Php 5,999, a peso to spare! Just hit the picture to see what I mean!

It's just released last November of this year and Tekpone just got them on their store shelves just this month. No, user reviews yet. I'm already excited to have this phone! January is the extended December! Why not? XD

LF: New Cellphone

I have a Samsung D88 Duos which I got online last February of this year. Actually this is my first purchase from ebay! I got it as a secondary phone next to my old N73. This is already a second-hand phone but I really didn't mind buying it at that time. I just wanted a phone that can accommodate my Sun and Smart sims. It was priced good and the condition was still good when I got it. It's pretty durable and I can surf the net with it, with its satisfactory WAP/Edge system. It isn't so bad for a second-hand phone.

My Samsung D88 Duos

Just this recently, in fact today, it's already showing signs of defect. I have been using it almost everyday with Facebook Zero and I guess, it had enough with the sliding up and down. If I turn it on with its compact size, it would turn on. But when I slide it up to type, it will turn off! And vice-versa. The flex inside has taken the toll of it. T_T

Because of that, I went window-shopping again online for a cheap secondary phone. And look what I have found in ebay!

RONDO MULTIMEDIA TRIPLE SIM MOBILE PHONE

Judging from the comments on the website, I want to give it a try and experience the wonders of a triple-sim phone. XD I already have plans, though, on getting (or wishing for) a droid like what I mentioned in my previous blog. But if I'll not get a new phone in six month's time, this phone will be one of the phones that I will consider.

Just before finishing this blog, I checked my phone again whether or not it is already broken. Actually, not yet. Hurray for that! But, the display will not appear immediately if you slide it up and down for a couple of times. You have to wait for awhile for the display to appear. Still sad to know, at least it still works. Then again, the flex is definitely broken.

Wish List 2011

Christmas is only a few days away. I still can't help to make my Christmas wishlist this year, though I'm already getting older. T_T Nonetheless, the idea makes me younger just thinking about it.

Rewinding back a few months ago, I realized I've gotten most of my material wishes online. I got my copy of an unabridged, 7n1 compilation of The Chronicles of Narnia from an ebay seller. I got my Lolita from Avalon.ph. I got my coveted kabuki brush from an online seller in FB. And I got them all for all reasonable prices and online!

I thought that I wouldn't make a wishlist for this year since I got most of the items that I wanted. But I am mistaken. I still have a few things that I want to have and maybe get them online!

I want to have these:

1. The Twilight Saga

2. Samsung Galaxy Y

3. Laptop

The first on the list is the Twilight Saga novels. I got my Twilight copy, the first book, from bookmooch but I gave it away because it frustrates me to see only one book of the Twilight Saga and not being able to read the next books. Only to my regret though. U_U I really don't care if I get all in paperback but a hardbound series is better. I'm really hoping that someone would give it to me this Christmas.

The second one is a Samsung Galaxy Y. I've been saving for this one but to my dismay, I may not have this phone. T_T This phone got good reviews and a really reasonable price. I've also seen some online sellers in Facebook about their lay-away plans for gadgets. But still... T_T

I didn't provide any photo for the last one. I don't really mind about the specs as long as it is a laptop with an i3-i5 processor and an ASUS. :P

My mind is rushing to get the second one on the list. But again, I can't. It's actually competing with the third one on the list. And the third one is more important than the second one. For the first one, I will wait until a miracle will happen in Christmas. Keeping my fingers crossed on that one.

How about you, what's your Christmas wish list for this year?