Smartphone advice...
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Smartphone advice...
Hi all,
Looking advice on the current crop of smartphones. I've previously had an Iphone 3GS, which was prematurely killed by toddler saliva. After that, I went back to a trusty Nokia, which can make phone calls, and even send texts, but little else.
Now I fancy a smartphone again, but we're not talking £500 here. I'm looking for something up to around £150, so IPhones and Galaxys are out. I want something thats good for pics, the normal apps (Facebook, Twitter etc.), and has a good interface. Experia J and Desire C were a couple that came to mind, but I'm looking for some real users to advise.
Any suggestions?
Looking advice on the current crop of smartphones. I've previously had an Iphone 3GS, which was prematurely killed by toddler saliva. After that, I went back to a trusty Nokia, which can make phone calls, and even send texts, but little else.
Now I fancy a smartphone again, but we're not talking £500 here. I'm looking for something up to around £150, so IPhones and Galaxys are out. I want something thats good for pics, the normal apps (Facebook, Twitter etc.), and has a good interface. Experia J and Desire C were a couple that came to mind, but I'm looking for some real users to advise.
Any suggestions?
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the CP warehouse has Galaxy Ace, sim free, for £120 ish....... I had one as my first smartphone and was quite happy with it when it was working.
I must have had a rogue faulty one, if they all failed in the way mine did you would have heard about it. I would risk another one. After returning it for warranty repair 3 times it was replaced with a HTC phone that my other half uses. I have a better Galaxy now.
Rans6..........
I must have had a rogue faulty one, if they all failed in the way mine did you would have heard about it. I would risk another one. After returning it for warranty repair 3 times it was replaced with a HTC phone that my other half uses. I have a better Galaxy now.
Rans6..........
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Doesn't seem to matter about the make. I changed my Motorola 4 times - the last time the offering came pre-disasterzied. It looked like the screen had already been used as a comforter with a milky band around the edge. I declined 4, for 4a.
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From: BHX LXR ASW
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crewmeal - unnecssary? I think the OP was asking for advice on how these phones were to use, rather than just a list. He appears to have done some research - the clue is in the phrase
But some people just like to be snarky instead, don't they..............
Experia J and Desire C were a couple that came to mind, but I'm looking for some real users to advise.
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From: BHX LXR ASW
But some people just like to be snarky instead, don't they..............
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From: Granada, Spain
Has anyone any suggestions on a low priced smartphone with good daylight readability? I rarely use my current smartphones 'smart' capabilities like camera, internet access or GPS because its daylight readability is virtually zero. It's a Nokia C6-0 and at best it's a complete waste of space, usable only indoors.
I'm looking for a phone with a readable screen that makes some degree of framing possible when taking photographs or using as a portable GPS without having to put the phone at the bottom of a box that acts as a screen hood...
Thanks...
I'm looking for a phone with a readable screen that makes some degree of framing possible when taking photographs or using as a portable GPS without having to put the phone at the bottom of a box that acts as a screen hood...
Thanks...
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From: Lemonia. Best Greek in the world
Daughter lost her galaxy S 2 at a disco one night.
Bought her a replacement galaxy S 2 from e-bay. Cost £110. Followed all the ebay buyers rules, and got a great phone.
Her phones are handed down to me, and I'm still using it. I rate it highly.
Try e-bay, but read the how-tos and scam avoidance stuff first.
Bought her a replacement galaxy S 2 from e-bay. Cost £110. Followed all the ebay buyers rules, and got a great phone.
Her phones are handed down to me, and I'm still using it. I rate it highly.
Try e-bay, but read the how-tos and scam avoidance stuff first.
