Nokia N95 8Gb or HTC TyTN II
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Making phone calls mainly and the odd bit of texting.
The HTC appeals to me since I used to have a PDA and I like the idea of been able to load lots of additional software, read email etc.
The GPS is a must hence my choice been these two on three. I don't want to go with another network as nobody comes close to the deal three offer me after been with them 5 years.
The Nokia seems to have better multimedia capabilities which tbh is the only thing stopping me getting the HTC over it.
The HTC appeals to me since I used to have a PDA and I like the idea of been able to load lots of additional software, read email etc.
The GPS is a must hence my choice been these two on three. I don't want to go with another network as nobody comes close to the deal three offer me after been with them 5 years.
The Nokia seems to have better multimedia capabilities which tbh is the only thing stopping me getting the HTC over it.
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Tytn II's GPS is a lot better than you will get on the Nokia n95.
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The better 'phone' of the 2 is without doubt the N95 8gb, it has a far better camera, faster more stable OS, a decent GPS, looks better (the tytn is bulky/looks pretty geeky imo) and good media capabilities as you mentioned. As far as apps - Symbian has literally tens of thousands of apps you can install so I dont think you will be left wanting for apps! The Tytn is better for pda functions.
Does the Nokia GPS work with any software eg Tom Tom or route66?
In fact can you load either of them on the Symbian platform?
If not, is there an equivalent? I don't want to use my data allowance in download maps/directions on the N95.
Also does anybody know if the N95 does push mail?
In fact can you load either of them on the Symbian platform?
If not, is there an equivalent? I don't want to use my data allowance in download maps/directions on the N95.
Also does anybody know if the N95 does push mail?
Not all GPS packages support the N95's inbuilt sensor. IIRC TomTom does not. I think Route66 and Garmin do (as well as the built-in Nokia Maps software, of course). If you just want mapping, Google Maps for Mobile is great.
The N95 doesn't support push mail natively, but there are several third-party options.
The N95 doesn't support push mail natively, but there are several third-party options.
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I disagree, imo its the HTC Tytn II, but I guess it depends what you expect from a phone.
Pros:
More stable OS - I've had the n70, n73, n95 and each rebooted on its own every so often, even with firmware updates.
GPS - This actually works with 3rd party apps such as Tomtom unlike the N95, and its a far better chip set.
Memory card slot - unlike the n95 8gb, the n95 may have a lot of memory but you cant transfer data that fast to it over USB.
Keyboard -full qwerty keyboard.
Touch screen
Cons:
Quite bulky - you will get use to this.
Poor camera - no flash and only 3mp
n95
If making phone calls and the odd bit of texting is all you are wanting the phone for then get something like a K800i and stick the rest of the cash in your pocket.
You'll be able to buy a dedicated sat nav unit and still have change as well.
You'll be able to buy a dedicated sat nav unit and still have change as well.
all same price but I suppose I could sell whatever I get and get the K800i except I detest sony ericssons! Just a personal thing.
all same price but I suppose I could sell whatever I get and get the K800i except I detest sony ericssons! Just a personal thing.
Well just a suggestion, you see where I was coming from. No point having all that technology at your disposal and then not using it. Phones just haemorage money these days so upgrading to one of those and then flogging it straight away might be an idea, then just pick up something nice, tidy and cheap that you like & pocket the cash.
If all you need it for is calling and the odd text then you may not be bothered about investing the time to see what the TyTn II can do for example. I love mine but it does take a little patience to learn to use it fully.
Sorry but no, the N95-2 is a very good phone, but the GPS is poor, so much so that i have gone back to a standalone device in the car.
If you need a phone for office type apps (outlook calender is much better on the tytn for example) then the TYTN is the one for you, if you want a phone with some smartphone apps then the N95 is the way to go, excellent camera and media sid eof it is very good, battery is also much better than a tytn 2.And of course it looks good.
Its not "poor". It takes me about 30-60 seconds to get a signal in my car.
Edit - Ive owned both and n95 is much better phone. If your asking which is better then the N95 is for you. If you NEED a pda then the Tytn II is the best.
Not for me. I have N95 8GBwith 15.x.x.x fw
I think the N95 GPS is pretty spot on if you upgrade to the latest firmware, in fact I've done the reverse to you and got rid of my Garmin Streetpilot as Garmin XT on my phone does just a good job. I used it in the City last week and didn't see any impact being surrounded by tall buildings other than taking about 30 secs longer to get a lock.
