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I'm not yet convinced that a
phone is a substitute for an Apple iPod. That said, suppose I were to replace my W810 with an iPod +
Cybershot phone? For use in the US (850 MHz, 1900 MHz, EDGE), my only two choices are the K790a and K550i. Which to choose?
K790a's advantages
3.2 MP camera
QVGA display
unique physical design
mature phone (in terms of FW updates)
better for my ego
(owning a "7" phone vs. a "5")
K550i's advantages
newer phone (a little more "future proof?")
lower price ($100 cheaper than K790a, sim-free vs. sim-free)
quad-band (someday I'll get a European holiday...)
much more compact!
more pleasing color choices (IMO)
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[ This Message was edited by: Hlcn Twst on 2007-04-04 19:12 ]
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Posted: 2007-04-04 18:52:54
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I'd prefer the k550 over the k790. I like its design and as it is a new phone.
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Posted: 2007-04-04 18:56:50
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and its smaller then k790, that could be an important point as well
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Posted: 2007-04-04 19:04:55
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Well the whole point of a Cyber-shot phone is to have a nice camera. This is where the K790 completely trounces the K550. Plus the K790 still quite easily fits in any pocket. And you get a nicer keypad, too.
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Posted: 2007-04-04 19:53:19
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The K790a is just as future proof as the K550i. Both are JP-7 phones. The K790a just got another FW update to R1KC. I love the screen on mine.
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Posted: 2007-04-04 20:00:20
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On 2007-04-04 19:53:19, alrodlop35 wrote:
Well the whole point of a Cyber-shot phone is to have a nice camera. This is where the K790 completely trounces the K550. Plus the K790 still quite easily fits in any pocket. And you get a nicer keypad, too.
How does the K550i's camera compare to the W810's? The W810 is 2MP with AF and does quite well for a mobile phone. I assume The K550i would improve on this.
How is the K790 pocketable, given its brick-like size and lens cover "hump?" Do you wear cargo pants?
And what makes the K550i's keypad less "nice"?
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Posted: 2007-04-04 20:09:09
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I think the W810 still does better than a K550 at taking pictures because it has a bigger lens. The K550 has a lens cover, though.
Have you ever handled a K790 before? Unless you wear pants where you have to shoehorn your W810 to get it in, you really won't be bothered by the extra bulk.
The K790's keypad is simply top notch and I don't think the K550's small keys can compete.
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Posted: 2007-04-04 21:08:00
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yeah, i agree with you. but we're talking about the k550 and the k790.
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Posted: 2007-04-04 21:11:33
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korbindallis Posts: > 500
I would take the K790a:)
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Posted: 2007-04-04 21:49:00
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I guess that's an objective opinion, there, korbindalls
(Great user name, BTW. I love that movie. I can't wait to see it in Hi-Def!)
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Posted: 2007-04-04 21:52:37
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