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shredder 19-05-2008 10:20
Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Hello!

Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong place!

I'm due an upgrade on my mobile phone and I'm unsure which new to choose?

I've currently got a Samsung U600 and have had nothing but problems with it, so I'll not be choosing Samsung again! I'm not fussed about which brand, but it needs to have a good camera.

Any advice welcomed!

K x

haydnwalker 19-05-2008 10:52
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
I'd recommend any of the Nokia N-Series...especially the N95. Its a popular and useful handset. Good camera and media features and not too huge or heavy.

Downside is, if you like to be individual then this phone is probably not the best as many people have them now (which is a testament to how good they are really).

handyman 19-05-2008 11:01
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by haydnwalker (Post 34555299)
Downside is, if you like to be individual then this phone is probably not the best as many people have them now (which is a testament to how good they are really).
Not always the case. The 1st Motorola Razor sold loads but was a rubbish phone.

shredder 19-05-2008 11:07
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
I'm considering the LG Viewty or the Sony Ericsson k850i. Does anyone have experience of these?

Noggo 19-05-2008 12:06
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
The gadget show did a test a few weeks back and the Nokia N82 came out top (although the tests are a bit over the top for the average life);
http://gadgetshow.five.tv/jsp/5gsmai...ction=Features

I know someone with a viewty and all I can say is that I'm impressed with it. Well built, good LCD display, easy to use. The only downer is the battery life is a little poor, when you start watching a lot of video, otherwise it's a :tu::tu:.
Go down your local Carphone Warehouse and have a play.

Stephen 19-05-2008 12:08
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
The LG Viewty is a fantastic phone. I had a play around on one the other week and was going to upgrade to it from my N95 which is also a fab phone.

However I went for the new Samsung U900, so far I like it but after having the N95 there are so many things I miss I might just put the U900 on Ebay and keep the N95.

shredder 19-05-2008 12:15
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
What's the Viewty like to compose text messages? I'm concerned it would be difficult to use for this!

Shadow Demon UK 19-05-2008 12:19
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shredder (Post 34555311)
I'm considering the LG Viewty or the Sony Ericsson k850i. Does anyone have experience of these?
I got the LG Viewty a couple of weeks ago and it is an excellent phone, i would definately recommend it. It's touch screen, easy to use, has a very good camera (5 megapixels), music player, video messaging etc. The only small downside of it for me is that the stylus they give you with hasn't got a slot to go in on the phone which is a bit annoying, but i havent't found the need to use the stylus yet so it's not really a problem for me.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by shredder (Post 34555361)
What's the Viewty like to compose text messages? I'm concerned it would be difficult to use for this!
I was also concerned when i got it, but it is very easy to do, you can use the stylus or your fingers and have the option of using a onscreen keypad (like a regular phone), a keyboard, or writing the text by hand either using the stylus or your finger.

shredder 19-05-2008 13:20
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 34555362)
I got the LG Viewty a couple of weeks ago and it is an excellent phone, i would definately recommend it. It's touch screen, easy to use, has a very good camera (5 megapixels), music player, video messaging etc. The only small downside of it for me is that the stylus they give you with hasn't got a slot to go in on the phone which is a bit annoying, but i havent't found the need to use the stylus yet so it's not really a problem for me.

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I was also concerned when i got it, but it is very easy to do, you can use the stylus or your fingers and have the option of using a onscreen keypad (like a regular phone), a keyboard, or writing the text by hand either using the stylus or your finger.

Thanks for that, I've ordered the Viewty, to be delivered tomorrow. Will let you know how I get on! I called the rententions department to say I was thinking of cancelling in light of all the problems I've had with the U600 and they also reduced my tariff by £10 a month and gave me more minutes too!

PeteTheMusicGuy 19-05-2008 13:26
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
I'm waiting on the N96 :)

Enuff 19-05-2008 16:33
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Did you checkout reviews on Youtube? I did tons of research before deciding on the n95 8gb - It's the best phone i've had to-date.

ikthius 19-05-2008 18:58
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
U sed to have a samsung D600, it was a fantastic phone, then I got a Sony ericsson w810i again fantastic phone, probably best I have ever owned. Now I have a samsung G600, pretty to look at, but a horrible phone.

I would go for a sony ericsson from now on in.
I was thinking of selling this and getting the se w580i

thats only my opinions though

WHISTLED 19-05-2008 20:30
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
I've had the N95 for over a year now and ive decided not to upgrade yet - there is no better phone on the markey yet and its worth waiting for the N96 in August

jellybaby 19-05-2008 20:33
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WHISTLED (Post 34555666)
I've had the N95 for over a year now and ive decided not to upgrade yet - there is no better phone on the markey yet and its worth waiting for the N96 in August

Totally agree :)

dragon 19-05-2008 21:14
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Just recently got a HTC tytn2 (Kaizer), Brilliant in terms of features, the keyboard makes it so easy to send an email or sms.

Battery life is poo tho

Then again it is a PDA/Phone so it's not that suprising.

DocDutch 19-05-2008 22:32
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
yeah got the N95 8gb edition now for a bit more then a week and its a good phone :) and probably for the moment the best on the market.

SE doesnt have anything great out at the moment, okay K850 is good but missing either Wlan or GPS 2 functions that are quite handy.

also if you are on O2 you can get any kind of bolt on to your contract, I've gone for data as I use that more then the 600 mins or the 600 texts.

dragon 19-05-2008 22:59
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DocDutch (Post 34555792)
yeah got the N95 8gb edition now for a bit more then a week and its a good phone :) and probably for the moment the best on the market.

SE doesnt have anything great out at the moment, okay K850 is good but missing either Wlan or GPS 2 functions that are quite handy.

also if you are on O2 you can get any kind of bolt on to your contract, I've gone for data as I use that more then the 600 mins or the 600 texts.
I went for that one as well, Wander if it really is unlimited, my Phone probably uses a fair bit of data.

WHISTLED 19-05-2008 23:31
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Im VM staff obviously so we get half price on any offer - I can get 2000 texts and lots on free mins for £10 WINNER

shredder 20-05-2008 10:19
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Hmmm, so I have the phone now....but I've managed to block it and need a PUK code. Is there any way to get this apart from via customer services (who I can't call because my phone's locked)!? I've not got my landline plugged in at the moment (I only have it for broadband).

K x

haydnwalker 20-05-2008 14:25
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shredder (Post 34556071)
Hmmm, so I have the phone now....but I've managed to block it and need a PUK code. Is there any way to get this apart from via customer services (who I can't call because my phone's locked)!? I've not got my landline plugged in at the moment (I only have it for broadband).

K x

Whos your provider? You can get a PUK code online with O2

I've recently got an iPhone via O2 and the battery life on that is poo although the rest of the features are quite handy, i'm just waiting on a headphone adaptor that ive ordered because the headphones that come are poo aswell (they dont stay in my ears).

I'm on the 600mins & 600txts tariff and it also comes with unlimited data (though mainly used via WLAN [not counting towards my data usage] as it doesnt have 3G (oh well))

shredder 20-05-2008 14:30
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
I'm on Orange, I got it unlocked online thanks....but the damn thing is faulty, it has no sound so I'm awaiting a replacement tomorrow!

Grrr why did I agree to stay with Orange knowing what they're like?!

handyman 20-05-2008 14:31
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by haydnwalker (Post 34556195)
Whos your provider? You can get a PUK code online with O2

I've recently got an iPhone via O2 and the battery life on that is poo although the rest of the features are quite handy, i'm just waiting on a headphone adaptor that ive ordered because the headphones that come are poo aswell (they dont stay in my ears).

I'm on the 600mins & 600txts tariff and it also comes with unlimited data (though mainly used via WLAN [not counting towards my data usage] as it doesnt have 3G (oh well))
Battery life is pooer than some phones but I get 2 days out of it if I've not hammered it.

Had it mine since Launch and if the new one has a hard drive in it as well as 3g then I could well be tempted with it.

haydnwalker 20-05-2008 16:48
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by handyman (Post 34556202)
Battery life is pooer than some phones but I get 2 days out of it if I've not hammered it.

Had it mine since Launch and if the new one has a hard drive in it as well as 3g then I could well be tempted with it.
I get a couple of days out of it even if i use it on wi-fi alot. Tends to get charged overnight though as its my alarm clock for the morning.

I wonder if they'll offer new version as an upgrade to exisiting users once their contract runs out...? If so I'd consider it.

peanut 20-05-2008 16:52
Re: Which mobile phone to upgrade to?
 
I just had the chance to upgrade to a new phone but opted to keep the one I've already got (K800i), as that phone is still good enough today easily. Instead I opted for the same tariff but for half price for the next 12 month contract. Works out better in my opinion.


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