I need a new mobile phone, suggestions ?

[DW-Nova]

Hello all, as the thread title suggests i'm in serious need of a new mobile phone as mine is basically falling to pieces ! I like to have a reasonably decent phone with wi-fi and a camera etc etc... but i dont want to spend loads, upto about £250 maximum. I've been looking at a couple but i'm open to suggestions, thankyou all in advance. (couple of links below of phones i've been looking at)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160424009435&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-UNLOCKED-HTC-TOUCH2-TOUCH-2-GPS-WIFI-T3333_W0QQitemZ220598408622QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3312 QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo %3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%25 2BLA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D881802029850330 6092

[Stuart]

NOT an HTC with windows on it. Android ones are 'acceptable' but the windows ones are terrible ime

[Shaun]

can get you a as new sony x10 mate if any use?

I personally use a bb 9700 and its an excellent bit of kit, I had this originally then went to iphone and then went back to it after smashing 2 screens and needing my battery to last more than 3/4 a day lol

Them toshiba phones are pants, sold about 4/5 in my shop and have all come back faulty :S software issues and speakers gone.

Htc phones are very good, but look at the likes of the Hero, Tatoo, Desire as the google android software is much better then the Win Mo stuff.

Personally I would go for the HTC Hero, I use a balckberry as said but the camera isnt there strong point :)

Hope this helps

[Stuart]

iirc the bold 9700 on PAYG from orange is £350.

I have a 9700 and love it, despite trying my best to wreck it lol

[Bubba]

Nokia 3310...epic phone! old skool classic :P *runs off to ebay to look for one*

[Shaun]

iirc the bold 9700 on PAYG from orange is £350.

I have a 9700 and love it, despite trying my best to wreck it lol

But on the likes of ebay etc, be able to get a decent one in his budget range im sure

i just love the leather case haha

[Mike]

Cant go wrong with a BlackBerry IMHO. Second hands ones are pish cheap on eBay now too (£100+) a mate of mine has just paid £98 delivered for a recondition 83something BlackBerry, came with a 1yr garantee.

[Shaun]

Nokia 3310...epic phone! old skool classic :P *runs off to ebay to look for one*

for some reason get angry when i offer them a 3310 as a loan phone while theres goes for repair lol

BUT they have snake lol

[draper]

i loved these at the time

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOKIA-8210-MOBILE-PHONE-UNLOCKED-BLUE-GREAT-PHONE-/230438450545?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones&hash=item35a733b571

[Mike]

i loved these at the time

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOKIA-8210-MOBILE-PHONE-UNLOCKED-BLUE-GREAT-PHONE-/230438450545?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhones&hash=item35a733b571

Ace phones!! I had 3 of these :) 2 blue & 1 red, fantastic little things!

[DW-Nova]

I'd love one of those HTC Desires but theyre a bit too much for me ! £400 ish they seem to go for, i would go for one on a contract but i'm emmigrating in 2 months so it obviously wouldnt work... alot of the reviews i've read on smart phones like these seem to say they're awful, loads of awful reviews. I've got a HTC at the moment and i'm really impressed with it ! Thanks for the advice so far.

[Shaun]

which smartphones do you mean with bad reviews?

[Edd]

Get a iPhone second hand with 3.1.2 software on it, pay as you go sim with ublimited internet, jailbreak it, all apps are free, job done.

IMO don't get a phone with Mobile Windows on it.

[Mike]

Get a iPhone second hand with 3.1.2 software on it, pay as you go sim with ublimited internet, jailbreak it, all apps are free, job done.

IMO don't get a phone with Mobile Windows on it.

My mates missus paid £400 a second hand iPhone, so er kinda outta his price range lol

[Edd]

Iv seen them alot cheaper than that, I don't think there much more than that new.

I know that their not to everyones taste but iv never had a better phone tbh.

[Mike]

Iv seen them alot cheaper than that, I don't think there much more than that new.

I know that their not to everyones taste but iv never had a better phone tbh.

Suppose it depends what you do for work aswell. For me a touch screen phone is a big no no lol so opted for a cheap & cheerful BlackBerry effort like.

[mk1nova_rich]

http://threestore.three.co.uk/priceplans.aspx?phonecode=NOE63BADSL

alternative to a Blackberry, this is what i have got on the £15 a month option. Really good value but several tariffs available depending on how much call time you would require

[Ste L]

My mates missus paid £400 a second hand iPhone, so er kinda outta his price range lol


£400??? they are only £440 brand new for a 16gb

[craig green]

£400??? they are only £440 brand new for a 16gb

thats ebay for ya.

Just avoid carphone warehouse & samsung, you'll be fine! :mad:

[88ESR]

I got an LG GW620 (Touch Max) about 2 months ago..

Android smartphone..

5 line pull out qwerty is quality!!!

Fine so far and think you can pick them up now for about £250ish..

[DW-Nova]

Thanks for the advice all !!! So i'm right in thinking that i'm much better off getting a Android phone than a windows equipped one ? I'm now thinking of this:

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/14054459/LG-GT540-Swift-Android-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Touch-Screen-Mobile-Phone/Product.html?&_$ja=tsid:11518%7Ccc:%7Cprd:14054459%7Ccat:Mobile+

Thoughts ?

[88ESR]

Thanks for the advice all !!! So i'm right in thinking that i'm much better off getting a Android phone than a windows equipped one ? I'm now thinking of this:

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/14054459/LG-GT540-Swift-Android-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Touch-Screen-Mobile-Phone/Product.html?&_$ja=tsid:11518%7Ccc:%7Cprd:14054459%7Ccat:Mobile+

Thoughts ?

Benefit of Android is you can run several apps at once..

There's a ton of free apps, too...

[88ESR]

The GT450 is about £60 less than my GW620, but features Android 1.6 Os rather than my slightly dated 1.5, however, updates are promised from LG..

The GT450 has a 3 MP camera, GW620 features 5 MP..

Mine also has a pull out qwerty which is spot on for texting..

I would have another Android anytime, but this is all just my opinion..

Get over to a shop and try a few out...

Cheers

[DW-Nova]

Thanks alot for all the info all ! Very very much appreciated, i'm not 100% sure what i'm after but i'm really liking the look of that LG GT540, not too bad a price too hey ! Just one question, do i need a "Quadband" phone for it to work is Asia or dose it depend whereabouts in Asia i am ? Cheers.

[sr jack]

i have a htc hero and iv wanted to throw it up the wall so many times, its painlesly slow at times and sometimes does whatever it wants.

[dj_wudgey]

ive just got a nokia x6 mate its a top phone maybe a litle pricey though but there a good phone!