Top 10 phones for December '07With the Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700) making its exit, Nokia and Sony Ericsson once again dominated our monthly Top 10 list. Although the Nokia 6300 ceded its pole position to the Sony Ericsson W910i Walkman phone in December 2007, the entry of the 5610 XpressMusic tipped the chart in favor of the Finnish company 7:3. Scroll down for the full listing.
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Binoe says...
i'm so surprised that no Windows mobile phones made it on the list... =(
Jan 15, 2008 14:01
i'm so surprised that no Windows mobile phones made it on the list... =(
Jan 15, 2008 14:01
damiankoh says...
Well, if you had followed the Top 10 lists in the recent months, then perhaps you wouldn't be so surprised anymore.. I don't remember seeing WM phones making it to the charts.. Ah well..
Jan 15, 2008 22:39
Well, if you had followed the Top 10 lists in the recent months, then perhaps you wouldn't be so surprised anymore.. I don't remember seeing WM phones making it to the charts.. Ah well..
Jan 15, 2008 22:39
sylclh says...
the top 10 lists came as predicted, though i personally think that nk e65 can still b in the 10 position..
Jan 16, 2008 14:18
the top 10 lists came as predicted, though i personally think that nk e65 can still b in the 10 position..
Jan 16, 2008 14:18
itconsultant says...
How are the monthly Top 10 rated? Is it based on 'clicks/hits' again? If it is, wouldn't it be more accurate and less misleading if it's entitled as, "Top 10 phones for Dec 07 - Most no. of hits category"?
I'm just kind of puzzled with the rating. Take for example, SE W960i's 'First take' was in Dec 19. Till date it has garnered 38 reviews. While Nokia E51 'First take' was in Nov 23 but till date is has only garnered 18 reviews. So based on reviews alone, W960i has at least double the hits of E51.
Of course we can't base on the number of reviews to determine the hits. But there again, is it fair because E51 has the first 18 days in Dec 07 to garner more hits as compared to W960i or other phones which are launched in late Dec?
Don't get me wrong. I've nothing against E51 as I've also given it an excellent review; as I did too with W960i. I'm just kind of puzzled with the rating system though...
Jan 16, 2008 18:42
How are the monthly Top 10 rated? Is it based on 'clicks/hits' again? If it is, wouldn't it be more accurate and less misleading if it's entitled as, "Top 10 phones for Dec 07 - Most no. of hits category"?
I'm just kind of puzzled with the rating. Take for example, SE W960i's 'First take' was in Dec 19. Till date it has garnered 38 reviews. While Nokia E51 'First take' was in Nov 23 but till date is has only garnered 18 reviews. So based on reviews alone, W960i has at least double the hits of E51.
Of course we can't base on the number of reviews to determine the hits. But there again, is it fair because E51 has the first 18 days in Dec 07 to garner more hits as compared to W960i or other phones which are launched in late Dec?
Don't get me wrong. I've nothing against E51 as I've also given it an excellent review; as I did too with W960i. I'm just kind of puzzled with the rating system though...
Jan 16, 2008 18:42
damiankoh says...
Hi itconsultant, the monthly top 10s are based on readership as well as data collected from retail outlets (Mobile Square and WhyMobile) and the major mobile operators in Singapore.. so it's not just based on the number of clicks/views, or reviews from users.. in fact, most of our data comes from the three operators and the two retail outlets
Jan 17, 2008 20:01
Hi itconsultant, the monthly top 10s are based on readership as well as data collected from retail outlets (Mobile Square and WhyMobile) and the major mobile operators in Singapore.. so it's not just based on the number of clicks/views, or reviews from users.. in fact, most of our data comes from the three operators and the two retail outlets
Jan 17, 2008 20:01
mambo22 says...
Thanks Mr Damian, now I understand about Cnet asia monthly top 10s phone.
Feb 19, 2008 19:27
Thanks Mr Damian, now I understand about Cnet asia monthly top 10s phone.
Feb 19, 2008 19:27
itconsultant says...
Hey,
Thanks for the clarification Damian. :)
Jan 17, 2008 23:24
Hey,
Thanks for the clarification Damian. :)
Jan 17, 2008 23:24
laugher says...
WM phones aren't phones. They are PDAs wanting to be phones. However, I agree that the markets are converging. The winner(s) will be the one that offers the basic functionalities expected out of a phone, access to information (both network and application) and ease of use. i.e. I wouldn't vote for Motorola phones purely because of the last requirement. Fancy looks can be very quickly copied and brought to market by anyone but designing a phone that is built upon the fundamentals of functionality and ease of use is something else. I think Nokia had a head start in this department but I get the feeling they are losing the plot a little. An opportunity for someone else to take its shoes is looming.
Jan 29, 2008 08:22
WM phones aren't phones. They are PDAs wanting to be phones. However, I agree that the markets are converging. The winner(s) will be the one that offers the basic functionalities expected out of a phone, access to information (both network and application) and ease of use. i.e. I wouldn't vote for Motorola phones purely because of the last requirement. Fancy looks can be very quickly copied and brought to market by anyone but designing a phone that is built upon the fundamentals of functionality and ease of use is something else. I think Nokia had a head start in this department but I get the feeling they are losing the plot a little. An opportunity for someone else to take its shoes is looming.
Jan 29, 2008 08:22
aspymanus says...
I have never used a motorola phone before as always "hear-say" that motorola phone aint very user friendly. But surprisingly, recently I had to teach my mom to use her new Motorola V series and it was very easy to use. I mean it seems to me that the navigation is easier that my nokia E51. And the screen is much sharper and nicer looking than some of the Nokia Phones I have seen....hmmm. Well at least if Motorola is hanging on and coming out with some new lovely phones, I might consider switching to it.
Feb 13, 2008 16:04
I have never used a motorola phone before as always "hear-say" that motorola phone aint very user friendly. But surprisingly, recently I had to teach my mom to use her new Motorola V series and it was very easy to use. I mean it seems to me that the navigation is easier that my nokia E51. And the screen is much sharper and nicer looking than some of the Nokia Phones I have seen....hmmm. Well at least if Motorola is hanging on and coming out with some new lovely phones, I might consider switching to it.
Feb 13, 2008 16:04
hsccsh says...
I have not used a recent motorola phone but when I tried the 1st gen Razr, when it was launched, it was really terrible, especailly for SMS.
Feb 20, 2008 16:39
I have not used a recent motorola phone but when I tried the 1st gen Razr, when it was launched, it was really terrible, especailly for SMS.
Feb 20, 2008 16:39
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