Business Handsets Under Rs. 15,000

For those looking to stay connected to work on the go but can’t really afford the high-end handsets ( check our Business Handsets Under Rs. 20,000) here are a few that are more reasonably priced.
Nokia E52
- Rs. 10,800
For those who find standard mobile phone (alphanumeric) keypads easier to use the, E52 is a good option. Its offers all the features that high-end E-Series devices do including GPS connectivity for Navigation and DLNA support via Wi-Fi. The 600 MHz processor ensures speedy delivery on all fronts. Configuring emails is still an easy task with Nokia’s Email setup process. The E52 is also quite capable of social networking for those who use that medium for business as well as recreation.

Nokia’s E52 features -

• 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution and 16 million colors
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi with DLNA support
• GPS with A-GPS, Nokia Maps
• Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0 (micro)
• 3.2 megapixel (fixed focus) camera with LED flash
• MicroSD card support up to 16GB
• FM radio
• 3.5mm audio input

Samsung Omnia Pro B7320 - Rs. 10, 400
The B7320 is a Windows Mobile Device that is upgradeable from version 6.1 to 6.5. It’s fully capable of providing users with a vast array of business functionality. From Push email and access to Microsoft exchange, multiple POP and IMAP email account support and desktop-like web the device to its full QWERTY keypad the device is quite loaded. Being a Windows Mobile device pocket Office allows you to create edit and view all MS document files and of course a PDF reader is also thrown in. The camera includes features like geotagging as well as face and smile detection. Qualcomm’s 528 MHz processor keeps things running smoothly.

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Samsung Omnia Pro also comes with -

• 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 65K colors
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPS
• Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0
• 3 megapixel (autofocus) camera
• MicroSD card support up to 16GB
• FM radio

Nokia E63 - Rs. 8,523
The E63 is the E71 and E72’s little brother. It incorporates a similar design as the high-end devices complete with full QWERTY keypad. The feature set is also very similar with a few exceptions to fit the price bracket. Nokia’s E-Series, their business class set, includes QuickOffice (full) that allows users to both read and edit MS office documents on the go. A PDF reader and Zip file manager is also on board. The browser supports Flash content like the previous models so web pages can be viewed in all their glory. Setting up email accounts be it for Push or standard POP and IMAP email is a simple process.

The E63 features -

• 2.3-inch TFT LCD display with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 16 million colors
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi,
• Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0 (micro)
• 2 megapixel (fixed focus) camera with LED flash
• MicroSD card support up to 16GB
• FM radio
• 3.5mm audio input

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LG GW 550 – Rs. 11,800
The GW550 is WinMob 6.5 (standard) device. Like other Windows Mobile handsets the GW550 offers quite a bit of business functionality that includes extensive email support (Exchange, POP, IMAP) and Active Sync support. LG has also enhanced the handset’s speaker phone by incorporating Stereo speakers that are designed to be loud enough to be heard clearly almost anywhere if your hands are otherwise occupied.

LG’s GW550 features -
2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 65K colors
3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi
GPS with A-GPS
Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0 (micro)
3 megapixel camera
MicroSD card support up to 16GB

BlackBerry Curve 8520 - Rs. 12,850
The 8520 is the cheapest QWERTY keypad toting BlackBerry so far and while RIM designed their devices to cater to the business class, that norm has been altered quite drastically. The 8520 offers users’ access to secure email as well as plenty of social networking chatting and media. Its 512 MHZ processor is designed to make sure speed is not an issue while accessing the various features and functions of the device. To facilitate quick access the 8520 is equipped with an optical trackpad to scrolling through the various menus, features and web pages. A document viewer is also preloaded.

The 8520 is also loaded with -
2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution and 65K colors
EDGE/GPRS
Bluetooth with A2DP, USB 2.0
2 megapixel camera
MicroSD card support up to 32GB
3.5mm handsfree

All Prices quoted are Market Operating Prices.

Feel free to share your options as well via our comments section. Just keep in mind the budget is UNDER Rs. 15,000.