Comparison Between the New Alcatel OT-807D and OT-806D

We have been happy users of Alcatels OT-806D.  It was affordable (only 4,999 php) with both active dual sim capacity, touchscreen and QWERTY keypads and WiFi Capabilities.

Alcatel OT-807D

Alcatel OT-806D

Recently, Alcatel has launched its next model OT-807D (5,099 php).  Of course, it caught my attention and quickly research if it was worth the upgrade.  The price difference should be less than a thousand.  We feel relieved that there is not much difference.  Everything is the same even the design and weight except the:

1. Color/s (OT-807D: Chrome vs. OT-806D: Black, Indigo Grey and Bronze)
2. Memory (OT-807D: 70MB vs.  OT-806D: 80MB)
3. SMS Capacity (OT-807D: up to 1,000 vs. OT-806D: up to 700).  

In conclusion, we think that this model based on the price and functionality will just replace the old model not intended for upgrades.  If you intend to buy a new phone, get the OT-807D but if you already have the OT-806D just stick with it for awhile.

 

Gadget Review: Samsung Punch ch@t322

After two weeks of waiting, Sun Cellular finally provided the free Samsung Punch ch@t322 that goes with my sun line.  The Samsung Punch ch@t322 currently retails at 4,300 php.  This was the only dual-sim phone among the selection.

Pros:

• The phone looks bold.  
• It has a QWERTY keypad.
• It has an optical track pad similar to those of Blackberry
• Bluetooth capable (even with Bluetooth Messenger)
• Dual SIM (dual standby)
• Has a Micro SD card slot
• FM Radio 
• Java capable

 Cons:

• No SMS threading (was mislead in thinking it has because of the name Chat)
• Has to switch using the switch button at the right side of the phone to make a call or send a message
• Only 1.3 MP camera
• No WiFi
• Not touchscreen

Remarks: 
This phone is probably one of the cheapest dual sim phones around.  It you are satisfied with just call or text, this phone will suffice.  However, if you want more, we recommend upgrading to Samsung Ch@t 355 (WiFi) (5,000 php) or Alcatel Ot-806D (touchscreen + QWERTY + SMS threading + WiFi ) (5,000 php) instead.  The price difference is not that big.  It would be interesting though if there were dual sim android phones to come out.