Author Topic: What mobile phone? (Read 869525 times)

Hoppy · « **Reply #320 on:** February 7, 2007, 01:53:23 pm »

Quote from: SwedenRed on February 7, 2007, 11:56:15 am

Recently found a Blackberry Mobile Phone on the bus whilst on a business trip abroad... Never actually heard about them until my recent researches on google. Does anyone have one and are they as good as they say? I have orderred a power cable for it, so I havent actually used it yet. Just trying to decide whether to sell my Ericsson and use this Blackberry instead.

My wife uses one & raves about it.........my brother in law hates his with a passion!

Hope that helps

Matt S · « **Reply #321 on:** February 7, 2007, 04:45:54 pm »

Theyre ok, it really depends how reliant on your emails you are. As that is the main feature. I wouldnt make good use of one personally as most of my emails consist of CDwow telling me valentines day is coming, and various companies who think i should invest in enlarging certain areas of my anatomy.

LFC on tour · « **Reply #322 on:** February 7, 2007, 09:11:28 pm »

I get my new upgrade in a months time with orange, currently got the motorola SLVR which is possibly the shittest phone ive ever had. Would never reccomend a motorola to anyone ever again.

So come on phone whiz people, enlighten me with your knowledge. Whats the best phone available with the best features. Preferably a very good camera and good MP3 phone

Graeme · « **Reply #323 on:** February 7, 2007, 09:43:18 pm »

Just ordered myself a Sony Ericsson W950i on upgrade with Orange. 2500 minutes, unlimited texts for £35 inclusive

Matt S · « **Reply #324 on:** February 7, 2007, 09:56:36 pm »

Quote from: LFC on tour on February 7, 2007, 09:11:28 pm

I get my new upgrade in a months time with orange, currently got the motorola SLVR which is possibly the shittest phone ive ever had. Would never reccomend a motorola to anyone ever again.

So come on phone whiz people, enlighten me with your knowledge. Whats the best phone available with the best features. Preferably a very good camera and good MP3 phone

if you were to wait a month or so, this should be out

http://www.mobilegazette.com/sony-ericsson-w880i-07x02x06.htm

still only a 2mp camera though. The selling point is obviously the slimness. If you were patient enough to wait abit longer, rumours are the successor to the k800i (besides the k810i) will have a 5+mp camera. Which is fairly decent for a phone.

LFC on tour · « **Reply #325 on:** February 7, 2007, 10:22:15 pm »

Quote from: Matt S on February 7, 2007, 09:56:36 pm

if you were to wait a month or so, this should be out

http://www.mobilegazette.com/sony-ericsson-w880i-07x02x06.htm

That looks shit hot, my upgrade is due on april 4th when is the expected release of this phone? Jsut any time in the next month?

AJ · « **Reply #326 on:** February 7, 2007, 10:24:33 pm »

I don't particularly like the look of that but then again, I've never really gone for the slim phones. Think it's always better to have a phone that you're certain is actually in your pocket, one that you would notice if it slipped out. Love my K800i.

LFC on tour · « **Reply #327 on:** February 7, 2007, 10:26:19 pm »

Quote from: AJ on February 7, 2007, 10:24:33 pm

I don't particularly like the look of that but then again, I've never really gone for the slim phones. Think it's always better to have a phone that you're certain is actually in your pocket, one that you would notice if it slipped out. Love my K800i

Like slim phones as i hate having my pockets look like they are bulging. although im always thinking ive lost my mobile at the momment because of how thing it is

Matt S · « **Reply #328 on:** February 7, 2007, 11:19:45 pm »

well it says Q1 - not sure if thats jan-march or apr-jun

Graeme · « **Reply #329 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:18:33 pm »

Quote from: Graeme on February 7, 2007, 09:43:18 pm

Just ordered myself a Sony Ericsson W950i on upgrade with Orange. 2500 minutes, unlimited texts for £35 inclusive

Arrived this morning, sending it back. Texting via the number keys is near on impossible because they're flat and not raised. Its way too fiddly.

Might give the Orange SPV M3100 a whirl, nothing to lose as can always send that back too.

Matt S · « **Reply #330 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:30:15 pm »

saw a dummy of the w880 today, and its shit. Looks horrible and the buttons are shit.

LFC on tour · « **Reply #331 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:36:54 pm »

Quote from: Matt S on February 9, 2007, 10:30:15 pm

saw a dummy of the w880 today, and its shit. Looks horrible and the buttons are shit.

that the phone showed in the link above?

Matt S · « **Reply #332 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:37:58 pm »

Graeme · « **Reply #333 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:40:10 pm »

Whats the W610 like Matt? Have got the W810 at the mo and it looks like a slimmed out version of that, which I like the look of.

LFC on tour · « **Reply #334 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:43:59 pm »

Quote from: Matt S on February 9, 2007, 10:37:58 pm

yeah

Wouldnt reccomend it then?

Any other ideas on a phone with a decent camera and MP3?

Matt S · « **Reply #335 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:46:07 pm »

Quote from: Graeme on February 9, 2007, 10:40:10 pm

Whats the W610 like Matt? Have got the W810 at the mo and it looks like a slimmed out version of that, which I like the look of.

I've not seen it personally, but info can be found here:

http://www.mobilegazette.com/sony-ericsson-w610i-07x02x07.htm

Similar sort of buttons to the w880, didn't feel nice from what i experienced.

Personally, my upgrade from my w810 is due in march, but im going to wait until the summer, when sony ericsson have a rumoured 5mp cybershot phone to replace the k800. If it keeps going the way its going then I'm sure we'll probably see a big decline in the lower end of the digital camera market soon enough.

LFC on tour · « **Reply #336 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:49:10 pm »

My mate has the W850i at the momment, and i want something like that but newer if it helps at all

Graeme · « **Reply #337 on:** February 9, 2007, 10:50:02 pm »

Quote from: Matt S on February 9, 2007, 10:46:07 pm

Personally, my upgrade from my w810 is due in march, but im going to wait until the summer, when sony ericsson have a rumoured 5mp cybershot phone to replace the k800. If it keeps going the way its going then I'm sure we'll probably see a big decline in the lower end of the digital camera market soon enough.

I like having a camera on a phone, handy for the odd pic but I don't use it with any great frequency, so anything 2MP or above is fine for me. Looking for something really slim this time I think, but I like the SE range because the MP3 players are the best I've experienced.

Matt S · « **Reply #338 on:** February 9, 2007, 11:12:46 pm »

the se phones are definately the best for mp3 playing. Shame they cant provide mac compatible software - doesnt make it impossible to use as a walkman, just makes it more difficult.

I personally use the camera alot and the mp3 rarely though, and i'd much rather use my ipod on the rare occasion when I do use an mp3 player (long journeys, coach, train, plane, etc...)

Quote from: LFC on tour on February 9, 2007, 10:49:10 pm

My mate has the W850i at the momment, and i want something like that but newer if it helps at all

w850 is a pretty nice phone - theres not alot out that compares apart from the w950 which doesnt have a camera, and the one above that i said about.

I would personally wait a couple of months and see whats about then.

Squidge · « **Reply #339 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:05:53 am »

Thought i'd get her one for val day.

Dont really wanna spend more than a £100

She beats the hell out of her phones cos she just chucks em in her bag with all the rest of her crap!

SO looking fora decent phone that is hard wearing.

Quite liked the look of the Sony w300i - decent phone and looks like it could take a beating,##ANyone recommend a hard wearing phone?!?!?

Matt S · « **Reply #340 on:** February 10, 2007, 02:03:44 pm »

w300 is a good option, not sure if you'd be able to get one on the high street anymore though. But definately a good phone and definately hard wearing!

Squidge · « **Reply #341 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:19:10 am »

Just a bit worried about the camera - a few reviews have saids its a bit shite.

Am looking at the motorola bebl as well.

Both look pretty solid phones, theres the Razr V3i aswell but that looks a bit bulky to me althought it does havea better camera.

Anyone got one of these?!?!?

Matt S · « **Reply #342 on:** February 11, 2007, 02:26:15 pm »

pebl is shite - v3i is ok, you'll probably find very mixed reviews on all motorola products though.

jason42 · « **Reply #343 on:** February 11, 2007, 03:00:01 pm »

I found this site to be pretty good when it comes to choosing a phone...
http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/mobile-phone-reviews.htm

Brick Tamland · « **Reply #344 on:** February 11, 2007, 03:10:59 pm »

Quote from: LFC on tour on February 9, 2007, 10:49:10 pm

My mate has the W850i at the momment, and i want something like that but newer if it helps at all

Picked my W850i up at the start of the week and it's shit hot.

Really pleased with it.

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #345 on:** February 11, 2007, 03:55:05 pm »

They are shit hot, better than any james bond phone

LFCJim · « **Reply #346 on:** February 11, 2007, 05:30:53 pm »

Quote from: Squidge on February 11, 2007, 10:19:10 am

Am looking at the motorola bebl as well.

Don't even think about it.

I got one as my upgrade last year but it made me so mad that I started using my old Nokia again for another year.

Squidge · « **Reply #347 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:35:32 pm »

Quote from: LFCJim on February 11, 2007, 05:30:53 pm

Don't even think about it.

I got one as my upgrade last year but it made me so mad that I started using my old Nokia again for another year.

not good then!!!

Cheers for the help guys

Tim · « **Reply #348 on:** February 15, 2007, 11:04:00 pm »

Not due an upgrade for a couple of months yet like but was wondering about the rumours of the SE with a 5 megapixel camera. Is there some truth in these rumours Matt or should we be just expecting the K810i?

ds2190 · « **Reply #349 on:** February 15, 2007, 11:06:44 pm »

Quote from: Tim on February 15, 2007, 11:04:00 pm

Not due an upgrade for a couple of months yet like but was wondering about the rumours of the SE with a 5 megapixel camera. Is there some truth in these rumours Matt or should we be just expecting the K810i?

I asked in a store today and apparently its true.

Matt S · « **Reply #350 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:03:31 pm »

Quote from: Tim on February 15, 2007, 11:04:00 pm

Not due an upgrade for a couple of months yet like but was wondering about the rumours of the SE with a 5 megapixel camera. Is there some truth in these rumours Matt or should we be just expecting the K810i?

yeah, pretty sure we'll see it by the summer. July August time I reckon.

LFCJim · « **Reply #351 on:** February 16, 2007, 12:27:30 pm »

For anyone not too arsed about a camera etc then the Samsung X820 might be worth a look. I've had it for about a week now - menu system works well, battery life is alright, and it really is tiny.

El Phes · « **Reply #352 on:** February 16, 2007, 03:14:29 pm »

Matt S seems to be the font of all mobile phone knowledge then! Wonder if anyone could comment on these deals (I've just given Orange 30 days notice as coming to end of contract 10th March). Not too bothered with camera or MP3. More interested in Bluetooth (can the TomTom1 do Bluetooth calls?). Also, wouldn't mind keeping my phone number whilst staying with Orange. I've heard it can be done by getting a cheap PAYG sim and then transferring the number. Anyone know exactly how? Thanks for any advice / comments.

Motorola K1, Orange, 18 mths, £35pm, 500 mins, 500 txt, free TomTom1

W810i, Orange, 18 mths, £35pm, 500 mins, 500 txt, free TomTom1, 5 mths half price - Equiv £30pm

Nokia 6111, Orange, 18 mths, £30pm, 325 mins, 150 txt, free TomTom1, 6 mths half price - Equiv £25pm

Matt S · « **Reply #353 on:** February 16, 2007, 03:24:23 pm »

W810i, Orange, 18 mths, £35pm, 500 mins, 500 txt, free TomTom1, 5 mths half price - Equiv £30pm

Is the best phone there. If your on orange pay monthly then just get a PAC code from their customer services then you can transfer it once you get your new phone.

As far as I know the tom tom1 doesnt have a hands free function, but you'll have to check the tomtom website.

El Phes · « **Reply #354 on:** February 16, 2007, 03:30:03 pm »

Thanks mate. I do like the 810i, but any thoughts on the K1 or 6111?

I am on pay monthly....PAC code is on it's way to me via post, when you say "you can transfer it", how do I do it exactly? Sorry mate - never done it before and not the most technically minded (still using a ZX81

)

Cheers

King Crouch · « **Reply #355 on:** February 16, 2007, 03:58:36 pm »

How bowt the w850i

Fantastic phone

El Phes · « **Reply #356 on:** February 16, 2007, 04:13:06 pm »

Thanks mate - will have a look at that 1, but have to say it didn't grab me in the shop. Not sure if I picked it up though? Slim, light and able to fit in pocket is a must too.

King Crouch · « **Reply #357 on:** February 16, 2007, 05:10:25 pm »

In that case maybe the v3x is the phone

El Phes · « **Reply #358 on:** February 16, 2007, 05:15:01 pm »

I can't go with the w850i as they want £60 for it and I simply refuse to pay for any phone. Will have a look at the v3x.....ta

Can't find v3x...is it Motorola?

King Crouch · « **Reply #359 on:** February 16, 2007, 05:17:46 pm »