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| Thread ID: 49765 | 2004-09-29 22:07:00 | Which Mobile Phone? | Graham Petrie (449) | Press F1 |
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| 276817 | 2004-09-29 22:07:00 | Hi, Not exactly PC, but still Geek/Technophile related: I recently bought a Nokia 7250i, and within a week I had it stolen after I was in an accident by one of the "Good Smaritans" who stopped to help. I am now back at work, and need a new phone. I have decided that there were a couple of shortcomings with my 7250i, and so plan to upgrade slightly. (Shortcomings namely: hard to see screen, only 16-bit polyphonic ringtones, CIF camera - VGA would be better, no voice recording, only one picture or tone can be sent at a time by MMS - most phones I have heard about can send unlimited number up to the maximum data size). This is where my problem lies - what to upgrade to... I like decent battery life as before the 7250i I had a 6310i which would last for around 10 or more days. However, short battery life can be overcome by purchasing two batteries and a desktop charger, so as long as this is an option, I can live with an average battery life (eg 2 or 3 days). I want an inbuilt camera. I want polyphonic ringtones. Voice recording and MP3 would be a nice feature, but not necessary. I definitely prefer monoblock-type phones without external aerials as opposed to filp-phones, but this is not a make or break feature. Infrared is a must-have. Bluetooth optional. I like the styling of the "traditional" nokia phones - none of these crazy shapes or button layouts! It must cost less than $1000RRP (although I only plan on spending up to $650 by going through a parallel importer). My tenative options so far are: Nokia 6220 Nokia 6230 Nokia 7200 Nokia 6260 (are these available in NZ yet?) Seimens CX65 Are there any handsets I have overlooked? What are your opinions of those I have named (by those who have used them please!) All you fanboys out there please refrain from commenting as I want constructive critical advice,not vague comments like "Nokia sux". Thanks alot for any help. Regards, G P |
Graham Petrie (449) | ||
| 276818 | 2004-09-30 07:51:00 | what network are you wanting to use??, on vodaphone maybe that I-MATE Smartphone 2 but that could be a bit more than your budget with your battery issue you can purchase different batteries that are not standard and they can last longer, i think that nokia phones are good quality i have one, but not all the features that you have:D |
Prescott (11) | ||
| 276819 | 2004-09-30 08:05:00 | I agree re Nokia, they have a much better interface and menu options in my view. As I have had 10 mobiles so far, I can compare them. The first was a bag phone, which takes me back to the early 90's. Presently have a Nokia 3650, and despite it having a circular keyboard its just fine to use. VGA camera, Bluetooth, Modem GPRS, IR port, MMcard expandable memory, and more bells and whistlies than needed. But perhaps the best feature (for me) is accessing my POP3 email directly from the phone. Flip phones have always given trouble after a while. Small phones are too easy to misplace. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 276820 | 2004-09-30 08:14:00 | I recently bought the Sony Ericsson K700i and like it very much. The battery time is not that great though, I have to charge it most nights, admittedly I do spend a LOT of time playing with it so that is to be expected. A new magazine came out recently My Mobile, I'd recommend having a look at one of those, they have some good reviews at times. |
-=JM=- (16) | ||
| 276821 | 2004-09-30 08:14:00 | > Flip phones have always given trouble after a while. > Small phones are too easy to misplace. my mate dropped his phone and dropped it, stood on it and snapped it in two, he brought it in to get fixed they said it would cost more that $200 to get fixed. get what ever that suits you is my advice |
Prescott (11) | ||
| 276822 | 2004-09-30 08:18:00 | In usability Nokia are the leader by a long way, number 1 cellphone choice. A workmate has just bought a Sharp Gx-30 which is quite nice, stunning screen and lots of fancy extras (1MP digicam etc etc). Stay Vodafone what ever ya do. |
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438) | ||
| 276823 | 2004-09-30 08:24:00 | > Stay Vodafone what ever ya do. meh, its really up to what you use the phone for, im with telecom because they have $10 texting (because i text alot :D) both networks have business plans that may be of interest to you, check there websites, vodafone has motormouth and telecom has mates rates, both the same just to different networks. whiskeytangofoxtrot why stay with vodafone no matter what he does???? |
Prescott (11) | ||
| 276824 | 2004-09-30 08:53:00 | Wait for the Nokia 3220 to come out here have a read about it on the nokia website(international one) about it. Soz no link | Codex (3761) | ||
| 276825 | 2004-09-30 08:54:00 | why wait?? if you can get your hands on it from another country you can unlock it..... | Prescott (11) | ||
| 276826 | 2004-09-30 09:08:00 | Sony Ericsson T637 Camera Phone I have one .. it will do what you want .. plus some Bluetooth extra's available incl. net access via wireless |
fairway (5932) | ||
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