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 Posted: 22:48 - 16 Feb 2010 Post subject: mobile phone woes |
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Im in dire need of a new mobile, and i was looking at the tocco lite but seems they wont be anygood to me.
I want an iphone but cant find one cheap enough. I've had a bumble around but i'm unsure, seeing as we have residents here who have had or lost... them i'd ask, is it worth it? ____________________ Haz ER-5, innit! |
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Nokia 5800 - I've had mine for a while now and it does everything - satnav, music, videos, web browser (i use Opera), plus i can call and text on it! 
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As mentioned above, 5800s are a good budget bet, cheap and whilst they are not as slick as an iPhone, they are every bit it's equal in terms of functionality and only really fall down on games. Plus being an older phone it's less likely to be a contract swindle.
You can get some highly specced HTCs for chump change too, we sold a Touch HD with a rather slick custom 6.5 rom on it for a measly 100 quid a few weeks ago.
The Toshiba TG01 is cheap as chips for the spec, but don't be tempted till someone manages to get a bootloader running on it, even with the latest official firmware it's still only any use as a PMP with a net connection.
Cheap N97s are often worth a go too, Nokia have done a recall of mildly defective camera covers that scar the lens over time, some of them also have very weak GPS reception. Find an N97 with both, take it to your local Nokia service centre clearly explaining both issues and you'll generally get a replacement handset in return a week or two later. Keep in mind it'll have the same IMEI as the handset you gave in though, if it's associated with a disputed contract it'll still get barred eitherway. ____________________ 2010 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST |
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 chris-red Have you considered a TDM?

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Cheap N97s are often worth a go too, Nokia have done a recall of mildly defective camera covers that scar the lens over time, some of them also have very weak GPS reception. Find an N97 with both, take it to your local Nokia service centre clearly explaining both issues and you'll generally get a replacement handset in return a week or two later. Keep in mind it'll have the same IMEI as the handset you gave in though, if it's associated with a disputed contract it'll still get barred eitherway. |
Ignore this, They are shit, I put up with mine for 6 month before succuming and buying an iPhone, it is infinately better.
I recently gave my old old N95 8gb to my dad, I set it up for him installed the updates and put some software on it. It was far better to use than the buggy as hell N97, the only good thing about it is the keyboard other than that it can go fuck it's self.
On a side note I'm selling an N97 unlocked loads of extras £200
Edit, my N97 has just had loads of bits replaced under warranty including the camera lense call making/recieving chip and gps unit. ____________________ Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.
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Don't join the iPhone f@g waggon.
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Sugartits, I'll buy 10 off you, you convinced me that much
Get an iPhone OP, you'll only sit there wishing you had one otherwise. ____________________ Journalist, student, egotist.
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Sugartits, I'll buy 10 off you, you convinced me that much
Get an iPhone OP, you'll only sit there wishing you had one otherwise. ____________________ Journalist, student, egotist.
Click here if you're a young biker, wondering what to do after a moped/125!
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Sugartits, I'll buy 10 off you, you convinced me that much
Get an iPhone OP, you'll only sit there wishing you had one otherwise. ____________________ Journalist, student, egotist.
Click here if you're a young biker, wondering what to do after a moped/125!
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That'll be 30 then yeah.  ____________________ Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
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It's what I use at the moment and mines been good as gold, mind you mine hasn't had the lens scratch issue either so I've certainly been lucky with it. I restart it once a week or so to keep things running speedy but crashes have been super rare for me (Although it was rather prone to screen freezes when answering calls with the original release firmware).
Your right about the iPhone being leagues ahead when it comes to usability though. If Apple came out with one that copied the N97's ergonomics I'd snap it up in the blink of an eye  ____________________ 2010 Triumph 1050 Sprint ST |
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As long as you don't download any 'Memory freeing' apps then you won't experience any 'freezes'
I was having problems with my iPhone freezing even after I reloaded (Because the first app I loaded was the memory freeing type) It also caused problems with my bluetooth connecting to my van. Anyway, Crack your iPhone properly, Only download recommended apps (Read the comments before you download) and you will appreciate the value as I do.  |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 16 years, 173 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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