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Flipkart's service at big time LOW! Utter Rubbish!

Thank god i didn't pay by my card.I opted for Cash on Delivery.

I called up thrice inquiring about my order today between 5 pm to 7 pm and all of them said that I will receive it today by 7 pm(it was in a delivery). Now when I called at 7.15 pm, they say that the order is at their warehouse in Bhiwandi since 3.39 pm today. Bloody hell why was I lied and had to wait a whole day!

Now you say I will still have to pay for Rs.90 for express delivery.what for!

Adding to that they say that they will refund 180 as a wallet voucher which I will have to spend on flipkat! Now to use that voucher I will have to add another Rs.120 to make it a free delivery product as Flipkart do not deliver free for products less than Rs.300. Is this what you call customer service! I mean I will have to spend Rs.120 extra to get back my Rs.90. ha ha ha ha.

You guys are big DOLTS and I am gonna trend this experience big time unless I get a call back and apology for such stupid service. It was supposed to be a birthday present to be delivered today!

Flipkarts are cheap stupid liars and I WILL trend this everywhere.just watch out! With this kind of service you just CAN't compete with Amazon.forget it!

Yes, I am not a paid reviewer.giving 5 stars as I want people to read it and be aware!

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Do you want to buy a Samsung Galaxy Core? Beware, think twice. I am having a terrible time with it. The phone hangs, you cant recv call at times. The message it always shows. In fact any time. Unfortunately, the process.com, Google process apps have stopped and actually unfortunate are those who have purchased Samsung Galaxy Core.

Qulacom is just nonsense and it will make you out of your sense. I keep throwing my Samsung Galaxy Core every now and then.

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Please don't order anything on https://getitbazaar.com/. They are cheats . On 19.08.13 I ordered one mobile and paid them Rs 17, 900/- through net banking, waited for a week but no response from their side. On 26.08.13 I asked for a refund till date they did not refund the money.

They have a helpline no:-04444444444 and their office is located at getitBazaar.com.

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Plot-10 & 11 2nd & 3rd Floor Tower-C,

Sector 125, Noida (Gautam Budh Nagar)

Uttar Pradesh

India - 201301

They will say u that within 24 to 48 business hours they will contact you. There is a catch. Nobody knows how long their business hour stretches. If you consider 6 working hours per day, then 24 business hours means 4 working days, and likewise. I have initiated legal action against them. However once you order your money is gone. So be safe then sorry.

Stay away from this this portal.

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I am using for  four months. Only problem I face is audio quality. Otherwise it works very good. I dont find any difference between this and 30k plus phones. The big screen size is what I like very much.

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I want to buy mobile but I m confuse which is best, , , three mobiles I select Samsung galaxy s duos and micromax canvas a116 hd & then xolo q 800...Please suggest which is the best and great...

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There is a lot of Confusion between GPS and GPRS both associated with Mobile Phones in the last few years. WhileGPRS has been with mobiles for quite some time GPS made its entry relatively a new.

GPS For Mapping

GPS means Global Positioning System. This is a system comprising 24 satellites positioned up in space around the globe over at about 20, 00 KM . Due to the position of those satellites, it became possible to assign an address to every meter of the surface of the earth, including those over the ocean. The 24  GPS satellites, or Space Vehicles (are rotating in different planes (six) ie orbital planes with four satellites in each. Your Cell phone receives signals from these satellites.

The satellites relative postion ( normally 3-4 satellites are seen by every GPS receiver (ie your Phone) and your location on earth is calculated by the Phone by a process called “triangulation” which is used in two dimensional Geometry in High Schools (3 D version in thiscase).

GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information and use triangulation to calculate the user's exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. Now, with distance measurements from a few more satellites, the receiver can determine the user's position and display it on the unit's electronic map.

GPRS for data (internet)

GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Services. This is a way of sending data through radio waves that are currently being used to transmit voice. The data in digital form is sent out in packets, or in mini-bursts that are decoded by the  handsets that are GPRS-enabled. EDGE is an improvement over GPRS and 3G is a further improvement over the same. While GPRS / EDGE offers speeds of the order of 100-180 kbps,  3G/HSDPA promises speeds of maximum 7 MbpS.

Most of our Operators have a mix of Radios that support EDGE/HSDPA/3G. Depending on the BTS in your location your data speed varies even if You have asked for and has been paying for 3G.

Conclusion

It is easy to see why one alphabet or the lack thereof can make such a world of difference. Now we know that GPS is a positioning system aimed at helping you find your location on the face of the planet, whereas GPRS is a radio service that is used to send data wireless.

Your Cell Phone may have both or most probably only GPRS/EDGE in lower models but not GPS..

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My Karbon A7 DOA certificate is ready for replacement  which I have purchased from Infibeam.com on 07 Aug'12. After a long time, the service centre was unable to repair and provided the certificate. As you told me on 10th Feb'13 that some will come and collect the hand set with the certificate. Till today, no one has come to collect.

Return Confirmation ID is 9900.

Though I have called many time, no response. May I know why you people are lying every time and resolve this issue as ap.

Order ID : 9139008/17946271

MEI 1 - 911211850220576

IMEI 2 - 911211850220584

Sudhir

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Mobile Phones Buying Guide

If you still don't have a latest and greatest smartphone, right now is a good time to buy a new phone. Before you hit the stores, however, do a bit of research and read this guide so you'll know exactly what to look for.

Features to Consider

When shopping for a phone, you can do some simple hands-on tests in the store to make sure the phone has everything you need.

Design: Your choices range from flip-open clam-shell-style phones to candy bar-style phones to slider-style phones with full-QWERTY keyboards. Whichever type of phone you select, check its ergonomics. See if its comfortable to hold against your ear, and that you can hear callers without constant adjustment. Also see if you can use the phone with one hand or if you can comfortably hold the phone to your ear by scrunching your neck and shoulder?

Operating system: If you're looking to do more than make calls and send text messages with your phone, consider the platform on which it runs. The mobile operating system you choose will greatly affect the capabilities of your phone. The most popular platforms are Google's Android OS (found on multiple devices), iOS (found only on the iPhone) and BlackBerry OS (found on BlackBerry's of various designs). Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and you should definitely familiarize yourself with all of the platforms before settling on one. Other platforms include Symbian (found on most Nokia smartphones), Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.5 and now latest Windows Phone 8 and Samsung's very-own Bada.

SmartphoneAt the top of today's handset pecking order is the smartphone. These devices typically have the most power and top-notch components such as processors, memory, screens, and connections to fast wireless data. By definition they run true mobile operating systems such as Apple's iOS, Google's Android, and Microsoft's Windows Phone. They also support downloadable applications via virtual stores tied to their associated software platforms. Because of all their capabilities, smartphones are usually the most expensive phones on the market.

Messaging or feature phonesOne step below smartphones, feature phones strive to offer many of the same abilities that their more pricey siblings do. Instead of popular mobile operating systems, these gadgets run proprietary software crafted by hardware manufacturers -- for example, Samsung or LG. Many feature phones tend to be made primarily for text messaging and e-mail, sporting full QWERTY physical keyboards.

Basic phonesThere are plenty of people who have no interest in viewing full desktop-quality Web pages or running apps on their mobile device. Simply put, they just want a phone for making, well, phone calls. For these folks a basic phone fits the bill. While basic handsets have been eclipsed by smartphones, they're uncomplicated, use traditional simple keypads, and are designed to one thing. That's to make and receive voice calls reliably and with excellent audio quality. Key components

Screen size

Large screensThe current rage among mobile phone design, especially in advanced Android smartphones, is having a massive display. We consider any handset with a screen of 4.7 inches or greater to be on the top end both in terms of physical size and display dimensions. Some gadgets such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (5.5 inches) and LG Intuition (5 inches) push the screen real estate envelope to new heights, almost reaching a tablet level of functionality and girth. Keep in mind, however, that while devices with larger screen offers a bigger view, they are also harder to manipulate in one hand and can be uncomfortable to hold for long periods when you're making a call.

Medium screensSitting in the cell phone size sweet spot are devices with screens ranging from 4 to 4.5 inches. Phones in this middle category typically strive to balance the high degree of engagement and entertainment a larger display brings while still remaining practical. Motorola's Droid Razr M and Apple's iPhone 5 are good examples of this approach, offering large hi-resolution screens that users can grip with one hand and whose thumbs comfortably reach all portions of the display.

Small screensThanks to the swelling number of gargantuan smartphones hitting store shelves, compact cell phones are a shrinking segment of the mobile handset market. That said, some people still place portability highest on their list of phone features. If you're one of these individuals then we suggest limiting your shopping to devices that have screens that are 4 inches or less. Models such as these, like the HTC One V for example, are the most pocket-friendly, yet they manage to pack the hefty capability punch that Android can throw. For more on specific display technologies, check out the deeper dive section at the end of this guide.

The screen's contrast and backlight  are also important. There are phones out in the market that show marked differences in viewing quality. If your phone allows you to adjust such settings, you can make text and graphics easily viewable--even in bright places.

Consider the screen's resolution, too. The higher the resolution, the better the screen will look--an important factor if you plan to use your phone to watch videos or view photos.

3G support and availability: Although a lot of buzz surrounds the next generation of wireless networks, 3G has finally seen the light of day in India. 3G's faster download speeds significantly improve streaming video and allow features such as videoconferencing and network gaming. All major telecom providers offer 3G services in most Indian cities today and therefore 3G compatibility is important for a new phone.

Cameras: If you intend to take a lot of photos with your phone, you'll definitely want to pay attention to the camera specs. For mid-level to high-level smartphones, 5 megapixels is now pretty much the standard. Some phones ship with 8- or 12-megapixel cameras, but a higher megapixel count doesn't necessarily mean a better camera. Verify that the phone you're interested in has a flash--dual-LED or Xenon flashes work the best--or else you won't be able to take any pictures indoors or at night without them looking like blurry messes. Try to take a few pictures in the store to get a good idea of the camera's photo quality.

Most cell phone cameras also have video-capture capabilities; some high-end phones can even capture high-definition 720p or 1080p video. If video is your thing, make sure that the OS provides an easy way to upload your videos to Facebook or YouTube.

BatteryIf your cell phone battery conks out, all the snazzy features in the world won't be able to help you. Manufacturers have begun to recognize the critical importance of battery life and are squeezing greater capacity batteries into their phones. Typical phone batteries range from 1, 700mAh capacities and go all the way up to 3, 300mAh.

Manufacturers also list battery performance in terms of talk time, standby time, or by how many hours you can expect a device to perform tasks such as playing video and music.

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