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| Thread ID: 68250 | 2006-04-22 12:02:00 | What to get for new phone? | mejobloggs (264) | PC World Chat |
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| 448546 | 2006-04-23 11:49:00 | I saw two phones in a shop that looked ok. Samsung n415 and samsung n391 N415: link (www.telecom.co.nz) Unfortunately can't find a link for the 391 Anoyone know anything good/bad about those 2 phones? I don't care about camera and such, but a small phone would be nice. |
mejobloggs (264) | ||
| 448547 | 2006-04-23 13:31:00 | I've always gone for Nokias - with a couple of exceptions which were quickly replaced! - on both Telecom and Vodafone networks as they have been reliable, great reception and user friendly. I currently am using a Nokia 6235 on Telecom and a Motorola v980 on Vodafone (yes I know..2 phones..don't ask!). I live out in the "country" and neither of my phones rarely have more than 1 bar of signal but send and recieve text messages fine. The 6235 does seem to be a bit better than some Sanyo models that have been out this way reception-wise, but surprisingly not as good as a dirty little Kyocera!!! You said you only text a few times a day and call even less so this phone may be over kill for you? If so, just get one of the Nokia 2112 (I think that's what they were) which Noel Leemings had on sale for $80 and these are simple phones to use as well with decent reception. There is also a 2118 and 2125 from Nokia which fit into your price range, but I haven't used either of these phones..There's a 2280 you might see too, but personally I couldn't stand the keypad!! All comes down to your personal choice though! Good luck choosing one, hope this helps!! DB |
davidb (5576) | ||
| 448548 | 2006-04-23 20:42:00 | Nokia 6225 - an oldie but a goodie, I think still avail for $199 | sam m (517) | ||
| 448549 | 2006-04-23 20:59:00 | Try this web site: GSM ARENA (http://www.gsmarena.com/) I used this site to choose my new cellphone and found it very useful. You can compare two phones - the specs are put side by side. Each phone has a list of user comments, so even if the specs look good, you will find the truth from people who actually own the phone. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 448550 | 2006-04-23 21:55:00 | That's a pretty good site, and I used it when I was looking for a new Vodafone phone...but it's only got GSM/GPRS/UMTS phones for use on the Vodafone network doesn't it? Thought mejobloggs was after a Telecom one..but like I said, it's a great site for phone reviews!! | davidb (5576) | ||
| 448551 | 2006-04-23 22:32:00 | but it's only got GSM/GPRS/UMTS phones for use on the Vodafone network doesn't it?I'm pretty sure you're right, so it probably won't help mejobloggs, but a good site all the same. Phone Scoop (http://www.phonescoop.com/) lists both CDMA phones and GSM phones. :) | maccrazy (6741) | ||
| 448552 | 2006-04-25 11:11:00 | Well I have a hyundai, live out countryish, travel all the time around the middle to the top of the South Island, and I have no problems with my phone, and my daughter has a Sanyo, camera, push to talk phone, and we nearly always have the same coverage. It takes a bit of mucking around to get a pic saved to the phone that you have been sent, but it is possible. And I paid under $200 for my phone, where hers was around $500. | supergran (108) | ||
| 448553 | 2006-04-27 23:13:00 | Just a though... You know how you can set an alarm clock on your phone, and it will ring even while turned off? Is there some sneaky way to do this from another phone? Before I buy, I wan't to be sure my old one isn't just hiding at home (Before buying. Of course I will find it in a shoe AFTER I spend the money, that's easy). |
mejobloggs (264) | ||
| 448554 | 2006-05-03 01:53:00 | And what is this GSM and CDMA that people are talking about? I am having a look at phonescoop, and nothing seems to say if it is telecom of vadafone :( Same with parallel imports. What's the deal with the Telecom website? They don't seem to have much phones on it. I have seen quite a few in shops and such that are not listed on Telecom website. |
mejobloggs (264) | ||
| 448555 | 2006-05-03 03:32:00 | GSM and CDMA are different mobile technologies. In NZ it's easy, GSM = Vodafone, CDMA = Telecom | roddy_boy (4115) | ||
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