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| Thread ID: 127950 | 2012-11-23 19:01:00 | mobile phone suggestions for around $300. | globe (11482) | PC World Chat |
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| 1314289 | 2012-11-24 07:15:00 | Yup that motorola looks nice, XDA lists a few stock firmwares (Ice Cream Sandwich based) if you want to put better software on it. Can't find any custom ICS roms without the motorola UI though. I'm guessing you are probably not into that though. Usually when buying an android (unless it's a nexus) a key point is being able to get good custom ROMs for updates. Usually the custom ROM's bring improved performance and power management so if you can find a good stable release its worth upgrading, the problem is of course finding a good stable release where everything works. The Galaxy 5 I spoke of went from a day to 3 days normal running time (with light/moderate use) after installing a Cyanogen ROM from madteam. |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1314290 | 2012-11-24 08:01:00 | Samsung GT-E3210B. Prepaid store.telecom.co.nz :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1314291 | 2012-11-24 09:54:00 | I'd recommend a windows phone for $300. My friend got a Samsung Focus for $180. Very smooth, decent screen, can't beat it for the price. Trademe has some good deals. |
sahilcc7 (15483) | ||
| 1314292 | 2012-11-24 10:02:00 | I'd recommend a windows phone for $300. My friend got a Samsung Focus for $180. Very smooth, decent screen, can't beat it for the price. Trademe has some good deals. If it was for me 2nd hand no prob but as a present I'd rather go new, cheers |
globe (11482) | ||
| 1314293 | 2012-11-24 10:09:00 | If it was for me 2nd hand no prob but as a present I'd rather go new, cheers Yeah :p I'd have figured as much . Even though it's with best intentions it will never come across like that! What Sahilcc said is good idea . WP minimum spec means that all devices have to have a good performance rating which means that you are not going to have a bad experience (unlike android where they throw together a few parts for $20 and sell it $0 up front on a 24 month $50 prepay :rolleyes: )For under $300 any WP will be a good buy over android . I'm thinking she would like a WP . Never owned one but i'd like to some day . |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1314294 | 2012-11-24 10:19:00 | There are some new ones on there for a fairly decent price. www.trademe.co.nz www.trademe.co.nz |
sahilcc7 (15483) | ||
| 1314295 | 2012-11-24 10:38:00 | I would *personally* prefer to push the extra cash for the Lumia 800 over the 710 www.trademe.co.nz This might be pushing the budget too far and perhaps your will to buy it from ebay but there are some good 800's going for around $300 US (call it $400 NZD to be extra safe on exchange/rounding) www.ebay.com |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1314296 | 2012-11-24 20:59:00 | So what's the deal with telecom vs vodafone vs 2degrees for unlocked phones ? Can they be used on any network or do you need to chose your supplier first ? | globe (11482) | ||
| 1314297 | 2012-11-24 23:55:00 | NZ doesn't carrier lock, so as long as the phone supports the relevant radio frequencies you're good to go. One think to be careful noting, Telecom uses 850Mhz WCDMA (3G) A lot of phones such as the Galaxy i9000 Support 850Mhz BUT ONLY ON 2G NETWORKS, you must be very carful, if you see 850Mhz make sure it lists HDSPA/WCDMA/ or 3G next to it. If it doesn't, ring and ask the supplier because otherwise you'll get a phone that's 2degrees/voda only. If you buy overseas if the phone is unlocked it will work anywhere, if it is locked it will only work on the specified carrier (Usually O2, AT&T etc) unless it is unlocked at a later date. |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1314298 | 2012-11-25 00:26:00 | NZ doesn't carrier lock. Some skinny phones are locked to skinny. |
Nick G (16709) | ||
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