inasia Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 What's a nice, cheap, entry-level Android phone I can buy in Bangkok? I'll be leaving Thailand for a while next month to do an app project, and I'll have a whole range of handsets to test on. But in the meantime, I just want to play around with some test apps, and downloading them to a handset to see how they look. I don't need anything too high-end for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) HTC Tattoo, usually 8,500 baht. This is about as cheap as you can get it. I know of a Thai-phone available at about same price and same specs, but of course no name. Edited July 12, 2010 by Phil Conners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 If you want to do any rooting or ROM updating, I would stay away from the no-name phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCardinal Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just got HTC Wildfire today. Should appear in Thailand shortly, and it seems like a great entry-level phone. Only downside I can see is the 320x240 screen, but since it's for the missus it wont bother me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 You'll need a phone that's been properly "hacked" so you can test your app on a variety of roms. I'd recommend a cheapo G1. If you want a better idea - check out the XDA developers forum, this should give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changian Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Cant you just test the apps on a web based emulator rather than specifically buying a phone for the purpose? http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/emulator.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Yeah you can get a second-hand G1 for about the same price (8500) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1980 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have been using a HTC Tattoo for the last 9 months. Used it in both in Thailand and the UK and had no problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnniey Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 On that HTC are the games as good as the i-phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Just saw a new cheap HTC Android phone available in Thailand, the HTC Smart. Specs similar to the Tattoo but has G3 (so far not very usable in Thailand unless you're in Bangkok) and about 2,000 cheaper at 6,500 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpy Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Just saw a new cheap HTC Android phone available in Thailand, the HTC Smart. Specs similar to the Tattoo but has G3 (so far not very usable in Thailand unless you're in Bangkok) and about 2,000 cheaper at 6,500 baht. The Smart is not an Android phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Indeed you're right! Sorry about that, I didn't look that closely. "Brew OS" .... I wonder why they're bothered .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Just saw a new cheap HTC Android phone available in Thailand, the HTC Smart. Specs similar to the Tattoo but has G3 (so far not very usable in Thailand unless you're in Bangkok) and about 2,000 cheaper at 6,500 baht. PC What is the most expensive HTC Android phone available in Thailand, which model and where can it be purchased, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahnsahn Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Was just shown Samsung's (USA) Galaxy S Android 2.2 phone. When do you think the unlocked version (as well as the unlocked iPhone 4) will be here in LOS? Can anyone compare the new Samsung Galaxy S to the iPhone 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Just saw a new cheap HTC Android phone available in Thailand, the HTC Smart. Specs similar to the Tattoo but has G3 (so far not very usable in Thailand unless you're in Bangkok) and about 2,000 cheaper at 6,500 baht. PC What is the most expensive HTC Android phone available in Thailand, which model and where can it be purchased, thanks I think at this time it's still the HTC Desire. RRP around 22,000 baht. Sold many places, I believe the official retailer is the Jay Phone chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisboy Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Wellcom have three devices available for B5990. http://www.wellcommobile.com/android/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaccha Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 And what-- one year later-- is the answer to the topic question? Is it still Tattoo? And is the price the same...? Whatever phone it is, what price can it be got at MBK or CentralWorld? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilou Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 And what-- one year later-- is the answer to the topic question? Is it still Tattoo? And is the price the same...? Whatever phone it is, what price can it be got at MBK or CentralWorld? Thank you! The Tatoo is now obsolete, and has been replaced by HTC by the Wildfire, and now Wildfire S, I don't know about MBK prices but here in Chiang Mai it's sold 8900 bahts at HTC shop... looks to me like an honest Android phone... The Wellcom A99 is another possible choice for the same kind of price. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaccha Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 And what-- one year later-- is the answer to the topic question? Is it still Tattoo? And is the price the same...? Whatever phone it is, what price can it be got at MBK or CentralWorld? Thank you! The Tatoo is now obsolete, and has been replaced by HTC by the Wildfire, and now Wildfire S, I don't know about MBK prices but here in Chiang Mai it's sold 8900 bahts at HTC shop... looks to me like an honest Android phone... The Wellcom A99 is another possible choice for the same kind of price. Phil Thank you very much. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 WellcoM A99 (Huawei IDEOS X6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templemonkey Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) Have a look at LG Optimus One P500 7,290 - 6000 baht http://www.siamphone...optimus_one.htm Edited July 27, 2011 by templemonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 For entry level I would go for the Samsung Galaxy mini GT-S5570 which is currently 4,790 baht from tohome.com More choice in the 7-10k range however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbox Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 You can get a Wellcom A88 which is a nice device for 5,990 baht new in the box with a warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Any more news on the Wellcom A99? They're now on sale at 6990BT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaccha Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 And what-- 6 months later from my last time to pose the question-- is the answer to the topic question? (for technical reasons, in my case, it must have at least Android 2.2 and have .3 GB of SD memory) Whatever phone it is, what price can it be got at MBK or CentralWorld? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Any more news on the Wellcom A99? They're now on sale at 6990BT. Can you get at Fortune Rachada at this price - which floor, area? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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