Author Topic: Mobile Phones (Read 31669 times)

MarchRide · « **on:** 17 May 2012, 01:38:17 pm »

Contract is up later this month so am thinking of upgrading to a smart phone, which may cause confusion as I have been using a Nokia 6230i for the last 6 or so years

So, which one to go for? Once I have a good idea of phones then it's search the best tariff time. Currently with o2.
Are they all much of a muchnesss, or are iPhones the one to have?

Chillum · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 May 2012, 01:49:06 pm »

You want to skip the phones Tim and go straight for a jack plug in the back of your skull - make sure it's wi-fi enabled

breadlord · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 May 2012, 02:11:58 pm »

I've got a Galaxy S2. Google maps navigation's brilliant and still works when it's inside your jacket. Works nicely with bluetooth systems, too.

Chillum · « **Reply #3 on:** 17 May 2012, 02:21:37 pm »

I'd avoid Blackberry's if I were you. If you leave them on a received text in your pocket they have a habit of texting back to the originator random pictures from your phone. In this case 14 instances of a picture of my wife just after she had stuffed a cream cake in her gob and had cream on her nose and round her chops.

It didn't help the that receiving textee was female.

Since this only happened this morning I will have to update you later on the repercussions

Tori · « **Reply #4 on:** 17 May 2012, 02:23:08 pm »

Avoid bb like the plague. Galaxy s3 is out soon. iphone 4s is the way to go

goldfazer · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 May 2012, 02:34:05 pm »

Galaxy S3 looks fabby. Apple is nice but overpriced. Very happy with my Android HTC Desire.

breadlord · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 May 2012, 02:39:07 pm »

Don't buy apple products.

Just don't do it.

Raymy · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 May 2012, 03:12:32 pm »

Quote from: Tori on 17 May 2012, 02:23:08 pm

iphone 4s is the way to go

No it ain't

GrahamB · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 May 2012, 03:15:01 pm »

Can't comment on the phones but I would not recommend "3" as a service provider. They are THE most infuriating mobile phone company I have ever had the misfortune of using.

Never had any problems with o2 for what it's worth.

ghostbiker · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 May 2012, 03:32:57 pm »

For me it comes down to either Android based or Iphone based.
i wouldnt use windows or blackberry myself

I love my Android Desier S
But my daughter didnt like her Desire HD as it chewed batterys in 8 hrs (2 if you were running satnav)
When i first went from my old phone to a smart phone the only thing i didnt like is battery useage. i was used to my phone lasting 3-4 days and mine now i get 24 hrs if lucky.
partly down to i use it SO much more though as im on it more than my laptop.

I have a few friends with Iphone and it looks ok. but for me its more a brand fashion thing that made most go for it.

I love Android and if/when i replace mine i will replace with another android bassed phone.

snapper · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 May 2012, 03:39:49 pm »

way I look at it the BB is a tool and to get the most out of it you need to know how to use it to its full capacity

the iphone is a toy ! with limited capability but its very very user friendly

my contract is up soon I have the iphone at the moment Just a 4 but i've all the others

I was looking at the note ! a big phone with a big screen

dcm1000 · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 May 2012, 03:51:05 pm »

Why do you need a smart phone when you have had old school phone for 6 years...

JZS 600 · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 May 2012, 04:26:50 pm »

Got a crackin deal from Tesco's, give them a try.

MarchRide · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 May 2012, 04:39:55 pm »

Quote from: dcm1000 on 17 May 2012, 03:51:05 pm

Why do you need a smart phone when you have had old school phone for 6 years...

Good question. Just moving with the times I guess.

dcm1000 · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 May 2012, 05:52:23 pm »

I were the first person in my work to get the Samsung s2, now there's 20 there. Only get what you will need not what you want. I now only use mine as a phone since Vodaphone gave me a Samsung tablet 10.1 for free.

Ben Diesel · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 May 2012, 07:20:28 pm »

Tim, check with your service provider, see what they'll offer as an upgrade. And get them to run the analysis slide rule over your usage over the last year or so, and ask for a more appropriate tariff.

I did this at the end of March and T-Mobile moved me from bills of about £80-£90 a month to about £20 odd, including a vastly bigger data allowance, about 600 free texts and free calls. And they threw in a new Galaxy S2 for free.

I must admit though, as a relatively old foccer, using the phone has me bamboozled but being able to watch vids in full HD (I think) colour on my phone is amazing.

Mrs Diesel has worked for mobile service providers for 15 years or so and currently works for Tesco Mobile so I'll ask her what's hot and what's not when she gets home.

paul.s · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 May 2012, 07:31:28 pm »

i phone all the way mate the only people who dont rate them are those who dont have one

iv never met anyone who has one who doesent think its the dogs danglys (i think a lot of it is the anti apple brigade)

Gingernutz · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 May 2012, 07:42:46 pm »

I have an iclone (Motorola Atrix) which is great but if the iphone was the same price I'd have had that - but mine was free and £20 a month for a big minute, text, and data plan for two years. The iphone was money up front and twice the tariff. Its better than mine but not twice as good. Have a look at getting a deal through quidco or similar

dcm1000 · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 May 2012, 08:55:54 pm »

Quote from: paul.s on 17 May 2012, 07:31:28 pm

i phone all the way mate the only people who don't rate them are those who dont have one iv never met anyone who has one who doesent think its the dogs danglys (i think a lot of it is the anti apple brigade)

LOL

I don't have one because of I tunes. I don't like to limited to where my music comes from. But there is more choice for music on I tunes.

BBROWN1664 · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 May 2012, 09:37:42 pm »

I have the iPhone 4s. It's ok but I prefer the functionality of an Android. Has the Galaxy S2 before.

You need iTunes to load the music onto the phone but you don't need to buy the music through iTunes.

Tori · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 May 2012, 11:07:47 pm »

I've had two blackberries. Both broke, two different models. The keypads are flaky at best and one was replaced twice.

Oh, and I knew how they both worked to their fullest capabilities...Mark!!! Tsk!

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dx408 · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 May 2012, 11:14:36 pm »

Phone is a personal choice but if you get good service on o2 you may want to concider an unlocked phone and a rolling 1 month contract maybe like these http://giffgaff.com/index/offer

know your limitations · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 May 2012, 11:21:29 pm »

Quote from: paul.s on 17 May 2012, 07:31:28 pm

i phone all the way mate the only people who dont rate them are those who dont have one iv never met anyone who has one who doesent think its the dogs danglys (i think a lot of it is the anti apple brigade)

Arrogant customer support (remember when the reception was shite and Apple said you were all holding the phone incorrectly?) Apple also routinely under-spec the phones because they know the sheep will buy a shed load more of the newer versions (what! they do that with iPad too? NOOO!), no scope for external memory expansion, everything has to go through iTunes, picky about the sound/video formats it will play, overpriced.....
Other than that, iPhone all the way

know your limitations · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 May 2012, 11:30:50 pm »

Now I've had my iPhone rant I can offer something more constructive and grown up.
You could always consider breaking the shackles of any contract and go pay as you go.
O2 do some cracking tariffs with inclusive data and texts from £10 a month regular top up.
You can then buy a really good sim-free smartphone, new or nearly new from £150.
Dependant on your requirements, this could be a cheaper option. Even if it works out similar to pay monthly over the course of a year, you're free to change anytime because you have no contract.
Remember, most (smartphone) contracts are 24 months now.

clayt74 · « **Reply #24 on:** 18 May 2012, 08:39:45 am »

Quote from: know your limitations on 17 May 2012, 11:21:29 pm

Quote from: paul.s on 17 May 2012, 07:31:28 pm
i phone all the way mate the only people who dont rate them are those who dont have one iv never met anyone who has one who doesent think its the dogs danglys (i think a lot of it is the anti apple brigade)
Arrogant customer support (remember when the reception was shite and Apple said you were all holding the phone incorrectly?) Apple also routinely under-spec the phones because they know the sheep will buy a shed load more of the newer versions (what! they do that with iPad too? NOOO!), no scope for external memory expansion, everything has to go through iTunes, picky about the sound/video formats it will play, overpriced.....
Other than that, iPhone all the way

I agree iphones just impose unnessesary limitations and expense for a product that should be so much better.

Android is definately the future and as open source and future expandability will seriously give apple a good kicking in the next few years (especially cos of their loss of steve job).
I have just pre ordered the galaxy S3 the specs are spanking

cant wait till the end of the month to take delivery