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Usually, most of us prefer multiple cellphone service providers either smart, globe, sun, tm or tnt not just for back-up purpose, but for cheaper text/call rate. For women, it easy to have multiple cellphones because they usually bring bags, but for us guys we don't usually bring bags unless we are in travel. Guys prefer to place their cellphone in their pockets or cellphone holder in belt. It is easy for us to move freely without bringing any bags.
On my personal experience, I wanted also to have tm/globe sim so I can call/text my friends in that network at cheaper rate. My problem is my primary cellphone (Galaxy Note) was quite big. Placing a secondary cellphone in my pocket wont fit. I remember my friend (jas) who uses a small cellphone as a back-up phone. I went in the mall and try to find a small cellphone also. I tried looking at nokia, myphone, torque and cherry mobile. Only cherry mobile has the smallest cellphone available in that mall and it is P8 and P7. Cherry Mobile P7 was cute but a little bit girly. I decided to buy the P8 unit, even though it has many colors to choose from, only red was available.
P8 Specification:
- 1.44" Screen Size- Dual SIM/Dual Standby
- Video Capable
- Music / MP3
- Camera (1.3 MP)
- Video Recorder
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Micro SD up to 4GB
- Internet Capable
- Very Light Weight and Small
Price: 999
PROS:
- small- handy / lightweight
- pocketsize
- dual sim
- cheap
- battery efficient
- bluetooth capable
CONS:
- keypad little bit hard but ok
- not 3G
- small screen for internet use
- camera quality is not good enough
- earphone and charging port is combined
- single task only
Comparing it to a ballpen and a mouse
Short clip of its menu
Front view of P8
Side view of P8
Back view of P8
Comparison: Length = (3) pieces of 5 peso coin; Width = (1) piece of 5 peso coin
So for you guys who want to have a backup phone, you might want to consider this.
Other alternative are Cherry Mobile P7 (available in white and yellow) and SKK (available in blue and pink).
For more info: http://www.cherrymobile.com.ph/products/lifestyle/p8
