Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
21-05-2005, 10:52
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Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
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21-05-2005, 10:55
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
In view of the 'happy slapping' craze, perhaps they should be the phone of choice for school age kids too. Might cut down on mobile phone theft as well.
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21-05-2005, 10:57
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
You mean make them so pants that no-one will want to steal one?? 
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21-05-2005, 10:59
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
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You mean make them so pants that no-one will want to steal one?? |
Got it in one! If I had the choice of one of those or my Nokia 6230 - no contest!
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21-05-2005, 11:10
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
Aparently they made it larger to feel more comfortable and easy to use, but had to weigh it down inside because the components are so small it felt flimsey..
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21-05-2005, 11:46
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
Like to have one, these new ones are to fiddly for my arthritic hands, nice one Voda.
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21-05-2005, 12:03
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
But why would you want to pay 80 quid for it, although I can see the point of a bigger screen and keyboard
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If url don't work search for "Motorola C115" on amazon
works out at 9.99 for the phone
think I read its unlocked too , but you would need to double check that
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21-05-2005, 12:04
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
Wherever there's demand, there's a price. I'm sure that many people who desire a "no-frills" phone will be happy to pay extra to get what they want just like someone who wanted the latest top-notch device.
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21-05-2005, 13:17
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
yep, anyone who wanting to pay more for less, step right up, the marketing men have something right up your street
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21-05-2005, 13:30
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
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But why would you want to pay 80 quid for it, although I can see the point of a bigger screen and keyboard
See
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If url don't work search for "Motorola C115" on amazon
works out at 9.99 for the phone
think I read its unlocked too , but you would need to double check that |
The problem with the C115 is it still is not 100% user friendly the screen looks smaller etc... this new phone from voda has been designed to sort all these problems.. I might just buy one for my nan as she has problems with her mobile..
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21-05-2005, 13:57
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
I like the fact that richard and judy are backing this phone. Is there anything those two can do to stop getting on my nerves?
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22-05-2005, 22:19
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
But...
Basic phones are available.
I have the siemens A55 & thats basic AND cheap.
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23-05-2005, 00:50
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
I currently have to use a old Nokia 5110 as my 7110 battery life is pants, and my nice 8310 died on me.
I fancy a camera phone though but I bet my father and mother would love one of those phones. They hate there 3330's saying they are to fancy and fiddly.
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But...
Basic phones are available.
I have the siemens A55 & thatâ₠¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s basic AND cheap.
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I have had the m55 ( i think thatâ₠¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s its name it was the rubber one) and the A60 and both have been pants, rubbish quality and died within a few month of regular use. They was so bad I have known Bettawares to give them away with people who spend over £15 on stuff from there catalogue.
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23-05-2005, 01:42
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
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Originally Posted by bob_a_builder
yep, anyone who wanting to pay more for less, step right up, the marketing men have something right up your street
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read this the other night, broad appeal to the older generation which i can understand....
yup  i cannot believe people want 'stripped down' phones and then pay over the odds for them, phones (nokia's) are ridiculously easy to use, i have had a fiddle with a motorola razor v3 and samsung D500 and i can honestly say i dont know why people have such a problem ooperating mobiles 
i mean i dont anticipate for everyone to know what infra-red or bluetooth is but not being able to navigate simple menu's and button presses
technicaly innovation is essential for pushing technology forward.... no wonder people complain about being ripped off and then 'why are we behind'
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23-05-2005, 09:25
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Re: Back-to-basic mobile phone launced
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Originally Posted by zoombini
But...
Basic phones are available.
I have the siemens A55 & thats basic AND cheap.
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Buts thats it isnt it? This phones are already basic, and they are cheap! This is not about getting a basic phone.
Its a backlash against phones with a lot of features, and people are paying to be part of that backlash. Its a way for a cynical audience who do not understand technology to take pleasure in rebelling against the mainstream. They do not want a basic phone, they want to claim they are seeing though a industry which markets its product far too much. They want to say "I dont have a camera phone, a phones a phone. I dont fall for those gimmicks".
This is not anything to do with basic phones, its to do with making a lack of understanding about technology into a fashion statement and a status symbol.
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