Should I purchase HSDPA USB stick OR HSDPA mobile?

[rkumar02]

while buyong from GSMARENA...compare the price from every where...gsmarena is costly usually !!

 

[amish]

No I am not buying online from anywhere.. i will buy from regular shop.gsmarena is only for searching and checking features!

 

[rkumar02]

for reserach I thin ebay is best place abd cheap deal these days letsbuy is doing fairly good.

 

[xaypatil]

abt internet disconnection when a call comes
there is no disconnection problem in UMTS mode of network.. data transfer continues while on a call... at least on my e52

 

[amish]

Anybody aware of this phone?

Motorola XT531 full specs

It seems its still not launched, except in China. Its not clear if its launched in USA.

I am waiting for this for 3 reasons:
1) Satisfies all my requirements.
2) Seems to be cheap
3) Motorola now has Google backing so company wont backout in future.

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Motorola XT531 is official for Europe, Latin America and Asia

 

[pujaari]

Today I purchased MTNL 3G Sim for my own use. Now I am in a dilemma. Though this is not much related to MTNL 3G, I am posting here because this one is most active section related to HSDPA.

So please suggest, should I purchase HSDPA USB stick or HSDPA mobile?

Advantages of USB stick are:
1) Plug and play
2) No charging
3) Cheaper compared to buying new mobile
4) You can change SIM card easily
5) Long life (hopefully)

Disadvantages of USB stick are:
1) Have to carry it separately
2) Needs a computer even if you just want to check email or chat
3) Cant make phone calls

Advantages of mobile:
1) Counters disadvantages of USB stick

Disadvantages of mobile:
1) Charging required, can be problem if battery is at low level.
2) Not so plug and play
3) Costly
4) Normal mobile life is 3-4 yrs (after which u normally have to purchase new one)

My choice is tending to the mobile phone because my existing mobile (Nokia N70) is already few years old.

If you think I should still use USB stick for some reason then please suggest.

About mobile I would like to know if there exists any GOOD BUT REASONABLY PRICED mobile which satisfies following conditions.

Criterias:
1) Dual GSM SIM (so that I can have both Vodafone + MTNL trump)
2) HSDPA 3mbps+
3) Shud be able to make/receive call on one card while GPRS/3G is working thru other card (i.e. without disconnecting internet connection)
4) Good battery life
5) Shud work without one or both SIM
6) Shud be able to switch off one or both SIM without removing it/them from mobile (dont want to fry my brain by having two SIMs radiating non-stop!)
7) Internet via USB shud be possible (because bluetooth drains battery)
8) USB charging (option to disable this preferred so that it does not drain laptop battery)
9) Internet via bluetooth. Helps in case u forget ur USB connector.
10) I should be able to install SSH client so I can access any PC anytime via mobile directly.

Additional but not compulsory requirement: (dont want these features if i can save good money)
1) Dual HSDPA support at same time? i.e. internet via both cards at same time? Like mobile uses vodafone internet and laptop uses MTNL one
2) Wifi technology
3) 2mp+ camera
4) front camera
5) touchscreen


In case you know something good, please let me know.

Thanks a lot in advance.

PS: I will keep updating this post just incase I remember something later on.

Hi amish,
A bit out of context but have you tried using joikuspot software on your n70? I have been using it on my N900. It gives me a link speed of 11Mbps on my laptop and i use Mtnl 3G connection. Get pretty decent speed 1.5-2mbps and gives me best of both worlds without extra expenditure on hardware (3g modem)

 

[amish]

I dont see N70 support. Plus N70 3G is limited to 384kbps.

So not much of use.

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Btw in price it mentions is INR 587,43

Use of comma in price is confusing.. is it 500Rs+ OR 58000Rs+??

I suppose has to be 500Rs but still, the comma is confusing!

 

[pujaari]

oh sad...but a couple of sites came up offering joikuspot for Nokia n70 when googled..even if 384 kbps u could give it a shot(hope you are good at installing uninstalling software on N70)...its fun. I didnt buy mine . Infact if u buy a new phone keep in mind of this software n supported phone models and availability.
i googled Joikusoft JoikuSpot Pro v2.40.657 S60v3 and your phonemodel was supported with download link

I dont see N70 support. Plus N70 3G is limited to 384kbps.

So not much of use.

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Btw in price it mentions is INR 587,43

Use of comma in price is confusing.. is it 500Rs+ OR 58000Rs+??

I suppose has to be 500Rs but still, the comma is confusing!

 

[amish]

N70 is not Symbian 60v3.. its 60v2.

Here is link of supported models, I dont see N70 anywhere, I dont even see N73
https://www.joiku.com/select_device_for_product/1

 

[IndianMascot]

How can Joiku hotspot be used on Nokia N70 and N73 ?? they don't have even wifi feature . Connectivity mode available are Bluetooth, Cable and Infrared.