Lg optimus black vs motorola mb525 on rbm 200

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hey guys, i see red bull mobile now offers the Lg optimus black on the rbm 200 contract, i have a cell c store keeping me a motorola defy until thurs when im going to sign for the contract. But now i dont know whether to go for the lg instead. I still think the motorola is a better deal. What are your thoughts? There is a link to a good ad below comparing the 2.

www.mobile88.com/news/read.asp?file...one=compare-LG-Optimus-Black-vs-Motorola-Defy

www.mobile88.com/news/read.asp?file...one=compare-LG-Optimus-Black-vs-Motorola-Defy
 
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Link to the offer please?

Basically you are choosing a phone with better specs vs one that is life proof. Pick based on you own personal requirements.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App
 
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BDG2010 said:
hey guys, i see red bull mobile now offers the Lg optimus black on the rbm 200 contract, i have a cell c store keeping me a motorola defy until thurs when im going to sign for the contract. But now i dont know whether to go for the lg instead. I still think the motorola is a better deal. What are your thoughts? There is a link to a good ad below comparing the 2.

www.mobile88.com/news/read.asp?file...one=compare-LG-Optimus-Black-vs-Motorola-Defy

www.mobile88.com/news/read.asp?file...one=compare-LG-Optimus-Black-vs-Motorola-Defy
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I can't find the LG deal on the redbull mobile site or on CellC's site, was that offer in store?
 
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is there a big difference from 2.2 to 2.3? Im leaning towards the defy cause i drop my phone like at least twice a month.
 
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is there a big difference from 2.2 to 2.3? Im leaning towards the defy cause i drop my phone like at least twice a month.

@coldcomfort, its in their new deals catalog for july. I think perhaps there is a shortage of stock of the defy?
 
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There isn't a huge difference between 2.3 and 2.2. its mostly a polish issue. There was a huge difference between 2.1 and 2.2 though.
 
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Geez iv just noticed the size of the optimus black! Its huge, not a fan of overly big phones. Definetly going for the motorola, dont seem to be very big differences really.

The lg also seems ridiculously fragile to me, but that might just be me trying to convince myself! Haha..
 
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Motorola MB 525 aka DEFY

Hi Guys,

Anyone received their MB525's as yet ? cell c are talking of an internet connectivity issue, ( any comments on this )

Also, the choice seems to be between the Moto Defy (MB525) and the RBM HD ( aka Huawei IDEOS 5)

both seem pretty snazy, havnt seen any offer with the LG optimus though.
 
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Have not come across The Optimus LG at all other than this thread.

JUST GOT MY MOTO DEFY ( MB 525 ) on the RBM 200

Seen the RBM HD as well, looks very nice and feels good, Screen looks "LARGE"

So far,
I'm impressed with the moto, will fill post more details in a day or so.

Question about pricing plan...forct 30 seconds u pay for out ur pocket ? there after it counts as 1 free minute....?
 
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Hi All

The LG Optimums should be launch late August early September.
from what i have see it is quick a stylish phone feels solid.

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Armando
 
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Park@82 said:
Hard decision. http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3704&idPhone2=3514

The main thing for me on the Optimus is that it will be upgradeable to 2.3.
On the Defy it is its ruggedness...
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Shayd said:
Link to the offer please?

Basically you are choosing a phone with better specs vs one that is life proof. Pick based on you own personal requirements.

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Not entirely true... I have the MB525 running 2.3.4. Yes, it is a leaked rom, but I've not encountered any issues. There is much speculation regarding what is really inside the MB525, some claiming its not a 3610 but rather a 3630 - I run my phone @ 1ghz daily (the 2.3.4. standard speed), and I've run HD games using the Chainfire3D app. Apart from the screen, I would bet the phones perform almost exactly the same.
 
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This one is a no brainer, sorry but the Optimus Black is an awesome phone. Defy is midrange, smaller screen, weaker processor, overall a worse phone.
 
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cerebus said:
This one is a no brainer, sorry but the Optimus Black is an awesome phone. Defy is midrange, smaller screen, weaker processor, overall a worse phone.
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Yep, loving my new Optimus black on this package. Very good deal this.
 
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Wow, where does everyone see this offer for the Optimus Black ?

I had no option of choosing this phone, also, what is the monthly rate on a RBM 200 ? ( R 249 )

Though, after some scrutiny, I gathered the following favours for the Motorola Defy.

- Better screen resolution
- Hard core build quality ( i showered on call and immersed my phone in glass of water for a number of minutes ) Great party trick :)
- Great ergonomic feel to the handset

Though the Optimus with a 4" screen, 1ghz processor, Secondary megapixel video cam, sounds pretty cool and possibly a better phone.

I'm running 2.1 eclair and got a 1090 Quadrant score with the moto.
Any idea what your Qudrant scoring is ?

(Quadrant is a free app on the market place, maybe start posting your scores for both handsets and Os's to check the differences)

Justin B - show me your ways ( lol )

Motorola MB525 buyers remorse ? = NONE
 
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Nishano said:
Wow, where does everyone see this offer for the Optimus Black ?

I had no option of choosing this phone, also, what is the monthly rate on a RBM 200 ? ( R 249 )

Though, after some scrutiny, I gathered the following favours for the Motorola Defy.

- Better screen resolution
- Hard core build quality ( i showered on call and immersed my phone in glass of water for a number of minutes ) Great party trick :)
- Great ergonomic feel to the handset

Though the Optimus with a 4" screen, 1ghz processor, Secondary megapixel video cam, sounds pretty cool and possibly a better phone.

I'm running 2.1 eclair and got a 1090 Quadrant score with the moto.
Any idea what your Qudrant scoring is ?

(Quadrant is a free app on the market place, maybe start posting your scores for both handsets and Os's to check the differences)

Justin B - show me your ways ( lol )

Motorola MB525 buyers remorse ? = NONE
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I don't think it has been advertised. I saw something on this forum about it and went to Cell C and asked for it, at first they had no idea what I was talking about. Later they phoned back and said they can get me the Optimus Black. I waited 2 weeks to get it...

Price is the same as the standard RBM 200 package. Quadrant score is 1304 (full benchmark) running the standard rom that it came with (2.2.2).

Nothing wrong with the moto I just wanted newer tech and a bigger screen.
 
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Nice thanks for the info,

LG Optimus
1304 on Froyo, nice

Moto MB525 has yet to have the froyo upgrade despite it being released over the seas.
1090 on Eclair

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RBM 200 , still an awesome deal.

Question, Has anyone got the 3G Hotspot to work on the Motorola ? ( i suspect i req froyo )
 
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