Samsung G600 – Rs 17,000
Samsung just loves the slider, and the G600 is no different. This lightweight phone is packed with features. Although it doesn’t have 3G it does support GPRS/EDGE. Naturally, it has a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, auto-focus and an image stabilizer. Thankfully, like some of the Metal Series in Samsung's basket, the G600 doesn’t have any touch-sensitive keys. It supports microSD cards for external memory, and offers USB and Bluetooth (A2DP) connectivity. Like the N82 and N95, it has a TV-out feature. A document viewer comes pre-installed.
Specs
Samsung G600 | |
| Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE |
| Physical | 101 x 47.8 x 14.9mm, 104 g |
| Display | 240 x 320, 16m colors, TFT, 2.2 inch |
| Memory | 55MB internal, microSD for external |
| Media | MP3, AAC, WMA, Stereo FM, 3GP, Voice Recording |
| Camera | 5 MP, auto focus, image stabilizer, LED flash |
| Connectivity | MicroUSB v2.0, Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP |
| Battery | 300 hrs standby, 3.5 hrs talktime |
| Street Price | Rs 17,000 |
LG KU990 Viewty – Rs 21,000
With its 3 inch touchscreen display, the Viewty may look familiar. What does it resemble? The iPhone, of course. But they’re worlds apart. For instance, the Viewty goes beyond a 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, and offers a strobe flash. It also has an image stabilizer, face detection, and manual focus. For a bit of fooling around there's an in-built photo editor. Other features include 3G with HSDPA, EDGE/GPRS support, USB connectivity, and Bluetooth with A2DP.
Specs
LG KU990 Viewty | |
| Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE, HSDPA |
| Physical | 103.5 x 54.4 x 14.8mm, 112 g |
| Display | 240 x 320, 16m colors, TFT, 3 inch |
| Memory | 100MB internal, microSD for external |
| Media | MP3, AAC, WMA, Stereo FM, MPEG4, DivX, 3GP, Voice Recording |
| Camera | 5 MP, auto focus, image stabilizer, LED flash, secondary VGA |
| Connectivity | USB v2.0, Bluetooth with A2DP |
| Battery | 430 hrs standby, 4 hrs talk |
| Street Price | Rs 21,000 |
Nokia N95 (Basic) – Rs 21,500
This dual slider has been around for a while and comes with most features – Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth with A2DP, TV-out, GPS (like the N82 with Nokia Maps) and stereo speakers. Sadly, the 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus lacks a xenon flash. The Carl Zeiss optics aren’t something to sneeze at though. A separate slider is dedicated to media and also changes the screen perspective to landscape. Being 3G-enabled, this handset supports HSDPA and GPRS/EDGE.
Specs
| Nokia N95 (Basic) | |
| Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE, HSDPA |
| Physical | 99 x 53 x 21 mm, 120 g |
| Display | 240 x 320, 16 million colors, TFT, 2.6 inches |
| Memory | 160mb internal, MicroSD (1GB provided) |
| Media | MP3, AAC, FM, 3GP, MP4, Voice Recording, TV out |
| Camera | 5 MP, Carl Zeiss lens, autofocus, video (VGA 30fps), secondary CIF videocall camera |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (mini USB), Bluetooth (A2DP), Infa red |
| Others | GPS receiver, Quickoffice, Java MIDP |
| Battery | 220 hrs standby, 5 hrs talktime |
| Street Price | Rs 21,500 |
If you can think of any more phones that could be included in this list, please let me know. You can either post on the Tech2 forum, send me email, or just leave a comment below.
i have heard SE G900 is a very good option......ihas toch screen and also a 5mp cam.....but not sure whcich is better....the G900 or the nokia N82 
