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Craven:
Ah! Windows Phone devices.

If there's one thing I appreciate about Microsoft Lumia, it's the durability of the phones, the battery power, and the good camera. My Lumia phone has fallen several times and each time I pick it up, I am always surprised that the screen is still intact. And the camera also. My phone comes with a 6.7MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, I zoom in on the pictures I take and I can see the patterns on my skin. The battery power is also great.

My only problem is with the OS. For me, Windows Phone has gotten boring with time. The main issue is the app gap compared to Android devices. There aren't many apps available on Windows Phone. And even when they finally become available, they come very late. App updates also come later than their Android mates. For example, while the Android version of WhatsApp got the call feature months ago, the Windows Phone version got it's update only last month. BBM for Windows Phone also has this problem; some features are missing. I also find the User Interface to be boring. You can't customize the look and feel of your phone much. There is no Launcher to customize your themes, like you have with a Android.

There's a new Windows 10 Mobile update coming soon. This update might solve all the problems of Windows Phone 8.1 and improve user experience. You might want to read about it.

But the Lumia 540 is a good phone. 5.0 inch screen. 8MP camera behind and 5MP camera in front for very clear selfies (I've used it). You also have a very good battery and a clear display. I should also add that the Lumia 540 is amongst the first set of Lumia phones to receive the Windows 10 Mobile update. That's a good thing.

Thank you so much for your time. You have made my choice easier.

If you hv startimes decoder, enjoy German Super cup btw Wolfburg n Bayern Munich tonight on Sports Premium channel by 7:30pm. The channel will b free according to Startimes.

adedayor08:
oga them thank u very much for the support on 7e freqency... another problem is ; the rodregues tv aint showing the right no audio or video... please is their any solution ??

Don't waste ur energy they are no longer on that satellite.

Craven:
LG Nexus 4 E960 - It has a True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen, which is very clear. The screen size is 4.7 inches which is just a little under 5.0 inches. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 for protection against scratches and cracks. There is also the fact that this is a Google Nexus device. With Nexus phones you get a pure Android experience. This translates to mean that you get updates and bug fixes months earlier than any other Android device. The LG Nexus 4 can be upgraded to Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop, a recent upgrade). It has an 8MP primary camera and a 1.3MP secondary camera. RAM is at 2GB, which is very good for heavy apps. The 2100mAh non-removable battery is fair if you can live with a power pack. The only downside is this phone does not come with an expandable storage. You get either 8GB or 16GB of internal memory. There is no memory card slot. The LG Nexus 4 costs a around N35,000.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime - This is a 5.0 inch screen with a very poor display. The TFT capacitive touchscreen takes a toll on your battery power. It doesn't come with screen protection, so you're liable to have scratches and cracks. You have the same 8MP secondary camera as the LG Nexus 4, but unlike the LG Nexus 4, you have a 5MP front camera which is perfect for taking selfies. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime comes with Android KitKat. But at 1GB this phone comes with a small RAM. If you aren't a serious app user, you'll be fine. You also have an expandable storage (memory card slot) and a 2600 mAh battery. The price tag is N35,000.

HTC Desire 616 - A 5.0 inch screen with a fairly okay display. The same 8MP camera as the LG Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. A 2MP front facing camera. RAM is 1GB, which is poor if you are a heavy app user. Internal storage is also poor at 4GB, but it is expandable to 32GB through the use of a memory card. Battery is 2000mAh. The HTC Desire 616 comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean, an outdated version, which is very old) and costs N34,000.

Sony Xperia E4 - This phone costs N31,000. And for it's price, it has a good display. You have a scratch-resistant glass. A 5.0 inches screen. It comes with a 1GB RAM, which is manageable, and an 8GB internal memory that can be expanded to 32GB with the use of a memory card. It has a fairly good 5MP camera at the back and a 2MP camera in front. Lastly, it runs on Android KitKat and has a 2300mAh non-removable battery. This means you cannot get to the battery, the back of the phone is sealed shut. But it's not a problem. If you ever intend to change your phone battery in the future, you can always take it to an after-sales shop as they have all the equipments to take out a non-removable battery.

If I were to pick amongst these three devices, I'd go for the Nexus. It seems like the perfect device in this price range and offers good features. A higher RAM, a Lollipop upgrade, if you are willing to download it - otherwise you're stuck with Jelly Bean. It also has a very clear display. The only thing I hate about it is the poor storage that cannot be expanded. But other than that, it's a brilliant phone. My second choice would be Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. Third choice would be Sony Xperia E4. I don't like HTC Desire 616 much because it comes with an old version of Android that cannot be upgraded.

Thanks so much for your detailed analysis. How will u rate lumia 540 with these phones considering d fact tht they are in same price range. Thnks once more.

Craven:
Hello Epistemology

I never recommend brands like Tecno, Gionee, Infinix for anyone to buy. The reason is these brands, despite the fact that they are very cheap, come with lots of complications. You cannot predict them. I've read a lot of users vent their disappointment.

I'd recommend other brands to you, but they might be a little bit higher than your price range. If you have a few thousand naira to spare, then the following options might be good for you.

Samsung Galaxy Core. Samsung Galaxy Core II. Samsung Galaxy Ace 4. Samsung Galaxy J100. These phones all cost between N22,000 and N25,000. I should add that because they are cheap, their features also come cheap. None of them has a good camera or a good battery or a good display. Although their features might be manageable if you don't plan on putting the devices to heavy usage.

If you are a heavy phone user and you like to take clear and bright pictures, if you also like long-lasting batteries and sleek designs, then the phones listed above are not for you. In fact, you would hardly find a device around N20,000 that offers you a good battery, a good camera, good CPU, clear display, all at the same time.

If you are not bothered by any of those characteristics, then you can get one of those Samsung devices.

Bros, if I hv a budget of say 35k which phone will u recommend? Thanks.

No b only beasty RAM na He-Goat. These Chinese hold us for bl*k*s walahi!

You mean every year I create new account?

Youngpo413:
lumia 540 is just 31k,buy that and thank me later no better android for 35k,except you will stoop so low to use all these chinese crappy device,like tecno,infinix and Co

I actually have that in mind just a bit worried abt d video recording dat is nt HD n not having to chose btw 2g n 3g ntwork. Thanks so much.

Youngpo413:
buy a lumia and get rid of that cheap crap

What phone (windows or android) will u recomend for a budget of about 35K. I am not into games. I need it mainly for internet.

freaknik:
I have one for sale o. note 3 32gb lollipop

You 4 drop ur contact na. How much?

freaknik:
I have one for sale o. note 3 32gb lollipop

You 4 drop ur contact na.

Good morning people, pls I want to buy a fairly used samsung galaxy note 2 or 3. At d market here in Owerri. A phone repair warned me against it saying most of them are china cloned or refurbished, n tht d only way he can find out is by opening d phone whch ofcourse non of d sellers will allow. So good people my question is this, is there any code I can use to find out if d phone is original or is there anythng I shld look out for in d phone? Thanks good ppl.

I seem to like that lumia 640 bt it seems it not for Nigeria market at d moment. The 640xl whch is avlbl is above my budget and also too large for my liking. Wht do u hv to say abt lumia 540?

Impulse80:
Windows Mobile isn't all that popular. You might find the operating system clumsy. Blackberry isn't a choice too except you are an arsenal fan because they hang every so often. What you need is an Android phone , the RAM should be greater than 1gb and it should not be a dual core processor. From quad core processor and above and you'll be fine.
But then again you didn't state your budget. Do that and I'll give you a list of devices within the price range.

Ciao

Pls I also need a phone to 'power' nxt season. With a budget of nt more than 35K whch on will u suggest. God bless you.

Spy360:
Is there a lnb holder for big dishes? I want to replace my cband with ku. Thanks for response.

You can improvise. Is it for ur 1.8M? Where u wan face am? Irib don do person strong thing.

benzberch:
New channel on 7e is like supersport 3 and supersport 4

Bros give us the TP

cnwokike:
I want to get Q sat decoder and antenna. Can anyone advise me of where to get it and how much it cost? i am in Lagos.

Bros what do u want to do with antenna? Qsat dey get any fta terrestrial channel?

ganex:
Raw update, watch tiwa n tiwa and smashtv on 12068h45000 on 16/17e Amos.

Nice one. I had to change h to v to get it. Thnks.

djkamos:
For those that felt the shock that tthe disappearance of irib has caused
If you're lucky to have 3m dish and above, why not track hotbird and don't miss house on next season competitive games
Hotbird offers lots of sporting content with many channels
Though Hotbird channels are encrypted....you can get gshare and dqcam to open it
contact me on whatsapp 08073355845 for more info

How much is 3m dish?

skaymini:
I believe dis fta thread is dead.... See wat u people ar yannin abt..

Guy leave matter for Mathias, guys are trying to console thmslves cos of d 'death' of uncle Irib.

Ogojohn:
you can get 3m Nigerian fabricated but i do not think that foreign or STRONG branded dish of such size is in the market now.

Bros what is d price of manufacturing.

Pls guys there are better ways of making ur points without insulting anybody. As regards the matter on ground, ACTV airing EPL (without permission frm dstv) will b doing so illegally. So I seriously doubt they will want to do that.

Talibanis:
Very much available, it's either u need a locally made detachable or a Strong dish also detachable. Also ur location too.

Pls what is d price of 2.4m n 3m Strong (detachable) dishes?

Talenty:
My brother I'm in shoes. I can't wait to have my own house ooo. Where I can mount 6 meter dish and nobody will question me.

I tell you. When I hear ppl talking abt BUD I envy them.

abdool09:
abeg bros, hw much is 2.4m dish 4 naija?

. Brotherly, I dnt know o I am thnking it shld nt b more thn 25k. Pls shbdy shld hlp him with d price.

spartacus11:
2.4M motorised dish and above is no longer fta, that will be called service provider seriously, space to mount that kind of dish has been an enemy to many of us, since space is not available, and some times finacial constraint impeding some others as well, why some is the time spent on hunting this bird that isn't available. To me the stress in fta that hunting never stops, at the same time is quite fun, so I guess at times we just want real entertainment with a little ease, that's why I expect us to have at least cheap paytv were this may be available at times,

2.4 good o but no b small something. I know d kind eyes way look me when I mount 1.8m for another man house. I will just look at d possibility of motorizing my 1.8m and wait till I get my house to mount such dish.

@ Lionhearted this lucky 15 involves how many games? Pls explain.

How much (cloth) did they stole? Money not up to senator's weekly wardrobe allowance

Dlee1:
Channels and Wap are open on Amos5.

What decoder are u using? Not opening here. 4922

Women world cup. Ivory Coast vs Norway Ov 2.5 odd 1.03
God punish me if I play dis kind game.

Hello, heard recently tht mtn has stoppd d data sharing any truth in it? I will b needing 1gb today or moro.