Karbonn mobiles, cool features reviewed.

March 7th, 2009 by Giridhar | Posted under Reviews.

Another Indian mobile which is going to be the market hit. New website has been launched yesterday(March 06,2009) by Karbonn mobiles. They are showcasing 6 products now. K118,k330,k217,k450,k451,k541 are those.I was wondering how these models are going to be successful along with a tuff market competition from Nokia , Sumsung, LG and other giants. But I got a chance to use K217 few weeks back and I was amazed with its mind blowing performance, its too sexy in its look and feel.Right away let’s discuss about its few cool features which make it stand out from the crowd.

FM Radio

FM Radio with preset channels. It sounds very clear.

MP3 Player

Almost all models are coming with mp3 players.

SD CARD Support

For additional storage it support 2GB MIco SD CARD

Camera

Excellent camera at its price range

Bluetooth

Of course with out a Bluetooth ,its incomplete.

Dual SIM

Much awaited feature is here now.With the increasing service providers in India this feature is a must. So no need to carry multiple mobiles anymore.

Voice Changer

This is another cool feature where you can change your voice to a lady, women,child etc while calling out or receiving calls.Even some of the models comes with a background voice changer, so that we can make feel others as we are traveling in a car or standing near a beach and all, isn’t it a FUN.

Price

Pricing is designed to suit your pocket.

Display

It isn’t that great , but compare to the price and other cool features its alright.

Awake, Its not dream, Karbonn mobile is available at stores near you.
Please do visit Karbonnmobiles website and checkout other features and models.

If you haven’t purchased the mobile yet , let me know. I may be able to arrange a referral discount.

www.karbonnmobiles.com

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Comments

197 Responses to “Karbonn mobiles, cool features reviewed.”

Basappa says:

November 14, 2009 at 1:23 pm

Dear Maiti,

Please visit our website for Kolkata service centers

http://www.karbonnmobiles.com

Regards,
Basappa
rajeev verma says:

November 17, 2009 at 12:26 pm

hi,
i had purchased a K442 recently and .the BATTERY BACKUP is 24 HOURS only.gv me any sugession how to handle it.
Sushant says:

November 18, 2009 at 6:43 am

@Girish

Which is better buy between k460 and k443… i am not looking for 8gb memory and more resolution,, you have mentioned that k460 is best as stylish slider fast moving phone…what about k443 ?? how much durable and reliable these karbonn phones…

waiting for your answer..
thanks in advance
Basappa says:

November 18, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Hi Rajeev,

Please charge full for two times then use it.

First two times charge full then it will become OK.

if still same please visit to nearest service center.

Regards,
Basappa
Basappa says:

November 18, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Hi Sushant,

K460 and K443 both are good…

Difference is that K460 has high resolution (2.0 inch), high battery back up, 3.5mm Jack earphone,Good camera,Bluetooth A2DP support, PC sync support, Modem support, unlimited video recording,video player.

I hope now you can understand well…

You can visit our website: http://www.karbonnmobiles.com
Regards,
Basappa
Thomas says:

November 20, 2009 at 5:55 pm

HI

I’m planning to buy KC555. I want to know its rate. Am i able to install other software in this model? What audio and video format it support? Also can i install background voice changer and voice changer?

Regards
Thomas
Saju Varghese Tharayil says:

November 22, 2009 at 8:50 am

Hai,
Can u suggest the best size of sd card for K451M model? How to transfer data from pc? Is there any usb communication posiible?

Thank u
viraf says:

November 22, 2009 at 4:16 pm

sir
i have bought k661 its workin iz good … but there iz 1 fault …

The speaker where u put your ears 2 listen is a little misaligned. . Meaning that the slot is not fully hollow .. there is something inside that is blocking the speaker partially … is it in all K661 models ??

what should i do ??
Nikhil Varma says:

November 23, 2009 at 11:07 pm

Hi All,

Does the K770 support and operate both the SIM at the same time…… ?
Nikhil Varma says:

November 25, 2009 at 10:38 pm

HI

Can any one update me as to which is the BEST Model amongst all the Karbonn phones…. I’m planning to buy a few…..

Any advise people……. ?
Thomas says:

November 27, 2009 at 7:35 am

Dear Basappa

I’m waiting for your reply to buy KC555. Please reply to my questions ASAP. That is November 20th, 2009 at 5:55PM

Thanks & Regards
Thomas
John Farika says:

November 27, 2009 at 4:08 pm

I Have received a message that Karbonn brand will not work after 30th November as Govt Directive.I have also found that Karbonn brand has two IMEI No.,why this happening?Is it true or not?
Girish says:

November 27, 2009 at 4:56 pm

Since you have dual sim it show two imei number, all karbonn mobiles are valid as per officials you can check imei by sending sms to msai
Basappa Muttur says:

November 28, 2009 at 1:09 pm

Dear Thomas,

Can you please visit http://www.karbonnmobiles.com.

1) Find store, check about Price.

2) Audio files format in KC555: MP3,MIDI,AMR, WAV.

3)Video files format in KC555: 3GP & MP4.

4) Background voice change and voice changer is not available in KC555.

Regards,
Basappa
Basappa Muttur says:

November 28, 2009 at 1:29 pm

Dear John Farika,

Dual SIM phones has Dual IMEI numbers.

All Karbonn mobile IMEI numbers are validated from Govt. authorized MSAI.

Please confirm your IMEI numbers by sending SMS to MSAI;

Type message like below:

IMEI then send to 53232.

you will get message from MSAI said success: Valid IMEI number with your model number and Manufacturer name and Govt. Autorized name.

Thanks and Regards,
Basappa
Ranjith says:

November 28, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Hi Every One,

This is Ranjith from Pune. I have brought a new mobile of k560. I am unable to add or edit the playlist in my phone. The guide lines as per user manual are not available in handset. In User manual it have been mentioned go to Options and select add. But there in no Options in Handset.

Let me know how t o add files to my playlist and create playlists.??
Selva says:

December 1, 2009 at 6:01 pm

Hi,

I would like to know the best dual SIM model among K446, K541, K550.

Thanks,
Selva
saket says:

December 2, 2009 at 3:33 pm

Hi,
I want to buy a dual sim GSM+CDMA phone. i found KC555 as the best option. but i dont understand the dual band system(GSM+GSM/GSM+CDMA).
Does it mean either i can use two GSM cards or one GSM and one CDMA card ? Pls tell me abt battery backup and price…..is there any other phone of this kind with any mobiles manufacturer ?
Thanks in advance for such a great effort’s u guys are making here…
Reed says:

December 2, 2009 at 3:44 pm

Sir,
Please give me Ure comments about k661 ………. Is it worth buying
. Are there any major common faults in it .
anudeep says:

December 7, 2009 at 2:54 pm

hi iwas purchased k-455 worest mobile in india
G VENUGOPAL says:

December 7, 2009 at 7:31 pm

I bought a K451M yesterday. The shopkeeper told me it has T9 function but I found that it has \”SmartABC\” which does not help with making sms as it has only rudimentary English vocabulary. Can you arrange for a software upgrade to replace SmartABC with T9 ? Also the shake to change songs/FM Channel is irritating if I am walking and make a sound footstep.
sameer says:

December 8, 2009 at 11:25 am

Dear sir

i have purchased k330 recently and put 2 gb microsd card but it showing audio content error while playing mp3 and then misd card read error and i lost 2 momory cards with this problem and also the website shows this model have gprs but in phone no option please help me
Damodaram says:

December 9, 2009 at 2:10 pm

uKarbon Mobiles are vary user friendly.
shweta says:

December 13, 2009 at 3:53 am

Hi Everyone,
Recently I purchased Karbonn K661,earphone volume is very low and i wanted to change the headset,but the problem in that is K661 is given by mini-usb port where it cannot be connected by 3.5mm/2.5mm jack.. so i need a converter or adapter, and i dont have any idea will it be available or not, can any one suggest me about this with favour…
feel free to contact me through mail…loki.varan@gmail.com
Basappa says:

December 14, 2009 at 11:23 am

Dear Sameer,

Please visit our nearest service center and update the software.

For service center details visit: http://www.karbonnmobiles.com–>Support, you can find area wise…

Thanks and Regards,
Basappa
Basappa says:

December 14, 2009 at 11:33 am

Dear Shweta,

If headset volume is low, plz visit service center and if you want more volume in earphone they will increase and give to you.

For 3.5mm/2.5mm earphone jack converter, may be it will available in the electronics shops.

Thanks & Regards,
Basappa
Basappa says:

December 14, 2009 at 11:43 am

Dear Ranjit,

Please insert the Memory card into the phone. The songs should be in the “My Music” folder of the memory card. if your songs in any other folder of the memory card, please rename it as “My Music” folder.

For Disc and Refresh cover: please follow the below steps;

o Menu–>Multimedia–>Audio player–>“All songs”–>Select one song–>option–>Edit Detail–>Select “Unknown Album”–>Edit–>Give any name and save it.
o Menu–>Multimedia–>Audio player–> “All songs”–>Select another Song–>option->Edit Detail–>Select “Unknown Album”–>Edit–>Give any other name and save it.

We have provided one pomp-let along with box also for above steps.

Thanks and Regards,
Basappa
Basappa says:

December 14, 2009 at 11:52 am

Dear Selva,

K550–>2.0 inch screen, 1800mAh battery (30 days stand by time), 0.3 Mega pixels camera, Wolfson codec Audio processor for Audio Player, Wire less FM player , Video player, unlimited video recording,WAP/GPRS/MMS, Modem, PC Sync,Bluetooth A2DP and 3.5mm Jack earphone.

K446–>2.4 inch Touch screen, 1200mAh battery , 0.3 Mega pixels camera, Audio Player with 2-woofers, Wire less FM player , Video player, unlimited video recording,WAP/GPRS/MMS, Modem, PC Sync,Bluetooth A2DP and 3.5mm Jack earphone.

K541–> No stock.

Thanks and Regard,
Basappa
Basappa says:

December 14, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Dear Saket,

KC555–> GSM+CDMA/GSM+GSM, it means you can put GSM SIM+ CDMA SIM or you can insert GSM SIM + CDMA SIM.

you can select any SIM card active in settings:
Menu–>Settings–>Dual SIM settings–> Select any option.
1.3 Mega Pixels camera,GPRS/MMS, Audo player, FM player, Video player and unlimited Video recording.
Battery–> 1000mAh capacity.

KC470–> GSM+CDMA, you can insert only GSM SIM + CDMA SIM(G+C).
battery–> 1200mAh capacity

KC750–> GSM+CDMA, you can insert GSM SIM + CDMA (G+C)
3.0 Mega pixels camera, GPRS/MMS,Audio player, FM player, Video player and unlimited video recording.
Battery: 1000mAh capacity

Thanks and Regards,
Basappa
Shivakumar.N says:

December 19, 2009 at 10:17 pm

Hi Basappa,
Why KARBONN WEBsite is not updating regularly? Where is the information about KARBONN K10 Handset??? Its already available with dealers since 10 days.. Will u REPLY….!!!!!????

Regards,
Shivakumar.N
G V Ramesh says:

December 30, 2009 at 11:20 am

Hi Basappa,

Recently I purchased Karbonn KC555. While I was tried to save phone numbers in phone book, It was accepting only one number for one contact. Like other mobiles It was not taking Residence Number, Office Number, Fax, email, other details other than single number. Try to give directions, how to add multiple numbers for a single contact.

How can I make a conference call with the above mentioned mobile.

regards

Ramesh
pradeep says:

December 31, 2009 at 4:31 pm

hi friends,
can any1 tell me how to connect my kc555 to computer to browse internet using the provided data cable?
Firosh says:

January 3, 2010 at 7:43 am

Hi Basappa,
I wud like to buy a new Karbonn mobile. When i searched all the mobiles, i liked the features of two mobiles. K10 & K550.
Which one is the best? What is meant by Dual sim standby single working in K10? Kindly Reply……….
Narendra says:

January 3, 2010 at 12:06 pm

Hi Basappa

this is naren from hyderabad
i want these hand set (kc750)
how much these hand set (kc750)
in andhrapradesh where it is services centres location ?

thanqs & regards
narendra
hyd

KC750–> GSM+CDMA, you can insert GSM SIM + CDMA (G+C)
3.0 Mega pixels camera, GPRS/MMS,Audio player, FM player, Video player and unlimited video recording.
Battery: 1000mAh capacity
haroon says:

January 3, 2010 at 8:10 pm

hi……….1 ov my frndz had buyied karbonnn set but he is nt satisfied with it so i would like to tell u dat plz do not spent money on dis cheap item ….if u want to conctact me for better advice call me on 9711289814
Sarthry says:

January 6, 2010 at 12:41 pm

Hi Team,

This is subba from hyderabad, I bought KC555 (G+G / G+C) on Oct 2009. when i using this mobile in G+C mode, while am talking on GSM number if i get a call to CDMA number am getting vibration (highly) and vise versa.

Can you please help me to off that vibration when i get another call on the other sim.. am getting head ache if some one trying to connect me no of times while am on another call which is imp for me..

am waiting for your reply…

Thank you in advance

Subba
bharath says:

January 6, 2010 at 3:22 pm

hello sir…
I’VE BOUGHT KARBONN K451 MODEL. I LOST MY PHONE FEW WEEKS BACK.. CAN U HELP IN FINDING THAT AM FRM KNR.. AP
aniket says:

January 6, 2010 at 10:19 pm

hello sir,
i am using karbonn k444 mobile . i have download pc suit but when i connect it to mobile its starts charging plz tell me how can i connect it to pc.
aniket says:

January 6, 2010 at 10:21 pm

sir , can i downloiad themes for tyhe mobile
Shivakumar.N says:

January 7, 2010 at 12:29 am

Hi Bharath,

Do u have tha IMEI number of set. If u have it u may complain about mobile theft or lost…
Bhupesh kumar pal says:

January 8, 2010 at 11:34 am

i want to know about the performance of karbonn kc750, whether it is a good cell phone or just kaamchalau….
santhosh basker says:

January 8, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Hi,

I had bought a K560 mobile recently, in this when we enter the audio player option it shows empty, but the mp3 songs r there in the memory card, iam able to play from the memory card option but not from the playlist in the audio player, can anyone help me how to move songs from memory card to the audio playlist.

Thanks,
Santhosh Basker.
Anil says:

January 9, 2010 at 11:10 am

Dear sir

i purchased K451M on 2.1.2010 from the date of purchase i am getting disturbance voice when ever i speaking in the mobile and also i am finding very difficult to message there is no T9 dictionary and also we cant save the words in this format suggest me.

Thanks
akshay says:

January 9, 2010 at 8:05 pm

I am planning to buy k-550. Have any one of you reported any problems with this piece? How about the service quality of karbonn mobiles?
shankar says:

January 9, 2010 at 8:37 pm

hi Basappa i got KC750 when im connecting to my comp its asking to use as 1 mass storage device 2.as a webcam 3. as a serial port device . i would like to know how to use it as a webcam and 3rd option it will be a great help
mizan says:

January 11, 2010 at 1:05 am

i bought a k331.. and its perfect for ma purpose…

go ahead and buy it … its simple.. easy to use and good sound quality…

my advice dont go for high end models like with camera ,recorder and other features you might face few problems… in dat case buy some branded mobile like nokia ,samsung, Sony erricson…

thank you..

Mizan
Bangalore
nancer says:

January 11, 2010 at 7:31 pm

hey,
has anyone used the feature of voice change?
Does it really swap voices or make them sound robotic..or sounds are somewhat real?
please reply me.

Regards
akshay says:

January 12, 2010 at 2:13 pm

Hello Sir,
I did bought K551 a couple of days back. I am having problem with the bluetooth of this mobile. Sometimes it detects other bluetooth devices but faisl most of the time. Also when it detects the device, file transfer fails saying “Write failed”. I have started feeling that i have made a wrong decision in buying this piece. Also the specification on the site about this handset mentions 128Mb Nor Flash + 32Mb PSRAM. What does this mean. i have got only 60 Mb of embedded internal memory. Also what do we mean bu WolfremCodec?
Please reply.
santosh says:

January 14, 2010 at 10:16 am

I want to buy k442.Have anyone used it.Please give reply i want to purchase.Is it worth to buy ? how is battery back up
Rahul says:

January 14, 2010 at 10:40 pm

Hi All,

Before buying the K10 I just wanted to know howz the batterey backup? does it last more than 1 day for moderate use (1 hour talktime daily)
How about network access, Can it catch network even in closed rooms properly, I had some bad experiences with network connectivity so just wanted to know if anyone has faced any network related proelem in K10