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Since Nokia 5800 XM becoming one of the hottest phone in the market, probably team of developers trying to develop more and more applications and games for this phone. This phone has a good price tag ( in Malaysia roughly cost only RM1400 for Zitron set, RM1250 for AP). This price really kill all touch screen PDA phone as 5800 XM offers GPS, WIFI, 3G and much more compare to some PDA phone doesnt offers GPS compatible.
Since Maxis is the first service provider in Malaysia to introduce iPhone 3G but suprisingly the lowest pricing for iPhone they can offer for RM100 package is RM1900. Comparing in United States, AT&T offers USD299 for a normal package.
Seeing bad economy downturn, Malaysian will still spend their money on iPhone but more people probably will go for 5800 XM since Nokia has a lot to offer. iPhone just a fancy phone with nice designs but lack of daily function used by most of the people. Even my sister in Las Vegas regret buying iPhone and continue using her Dopod (now known as HTC)
Probably I would like to list down major differences between this 2 hot gadget (iphone vs 5800 XM) now in Malaysia.
1. First of all, Nokia is a leading company in cell phones and had been in the cell phone business for many years. Apple had just starting with their first phone namely iphone and not have much experience in cellphone business.
2. The pricing between this two cell phones are like heaven and earth. You can buy 2 unit of 5800 XM for a price of 1 iPhone. I can say that in Malaysia, they really burn a hole in people's pocket. Without contract with Maxis, some shop and individual can sell iPhone up to RM3099 for 16GB model. For a phone that had less function, iPhone is overpricing.
3. The dimension for the iPhone is very big compare to 5800 XM. IPhone size (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm) and 5800 XM (111 x 51.7 x 15.5 mm, 83 cc ) making 5800 XM fits perfectly on our palm rather than oversize iPhone. Most people in Malaysia like to have compact phone compare to bigger size. Even 5800 XM weight is lighter than the iPhone ( 109g vs 133g). From my opinion, 5800 XM probably the lightest touch screen phone ever built with 3.2 inches screen
4. For connectivity, it really disappoint me that iPhone unable to use it's bluetooth to transfer files. I start using my first bluetooth phone (SE K750i), I probably used bluetooth FTP all the time. What I can say that we can't keep bringing our cable in our pockets just to transfer picture or data file. That's what bluetooth is for. (5800 XM can used bluetooth for FTP)
5. From my suprise also is that iPhone doesn't support Multimedia Messaging System (MMS)!!. In Malaysia, we don't have wireless internet connection in all the places. So we need MMS to sent picture to our friends or love ones. So without this function, I can say even RM500 phone can sent MMS..For messaging, 5800 XM come with alphanumeric keypad, make it easy for new users that upgrade thier normal phone keypad phone to a touch screen phone.
6. I agree that iPhone probably has the fastest 3G connection now. But in Malaysia, not all places have 3G coverage. But what is 3G without 3G video call? For internet connection, we can still used wireless connection, but we can't used internet connection for video call. At first, I thought iPhone coming out with iPhone 3G, with 3G call. But the door slam right at me. Apple really should introduce 3G call instead. (5800 XM can used 3G for internet and video call)
7. GPS mode. Not sure how iPhone works with it's google map, but for 5800 XM, you can install garmin map and the GPS function really one of the best I had ever since. Very user friendly, with free update map for Malaysia and Singapore.
8. If your batter fail on 5800 XM, you can always buy a new one to replace it. iPhone had a built-in battery and probably you need to sent your phone to Apple service center to get it replace and I heard the pricing for the battery really cost a fortune.
9.The missing part of the iPhone is the FM Radio. 5800 XM offers RDS Radio compatible.
10. Most important part is we probably have a lot of Service Center for Nokia around Malaysia, and very little Apple service centers are assign for iPhone. Probably will be more in the future.
So all gadgets lovers in Malaysia should choose wisely. If they able to afford more expensive gadget even with less functions, get the iPhone. Choose the Nokie 5800 XM for more functionality and cheaper price..
More link on Nokia 5800 vs Iphone
http://www.tube5800.com/category/nokia-tube-vs-apple-iphone/
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