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Tyche Shepherd · 08-16-2008, 02:06 PM

I'm looking for a new mobile phone -This is all an area I don't know much about so I thought I'd ask SLU for its advice

I tend to be low usage - it doesn't even stay on most of the time but I'd like some web access - preferably WiFi, I already have a GSM data only modem for my laptop so don't want another mobile broadband account. I think I'm more after a PDA/Phone combination like the XDA or some type of Blackberry ? Can anyone point me at some I should be looking at - Size isn't a big issue - it will go in my handbag like the rest of my life - It's really just to have some internet access on the rare times I'm not near a computer so cost is a possible issue (say under £100 - though I am due a phone upgrade on my current account) - I prefer a full keyboard even if small (I can't text for toffee)

Any ideas or suggestions?

EDIT: I don't want an iPhone - at least I don't think so

Walker Moore · 08-16-2008, 02:28 PM

You'll struggle to get a smartphone (PDA/phone) for that price unless you buy second hand or sign a contract. HTC are worth looking at if cost is an issue. They have Qwerty keyboards and run the Windows mobile operating system. I recommended HTC to Mourna and she bought one and appears to love it.

Unfortunately the ones with the slide out keyboards are over £200

Buy a HTC S710 (UK, QWERTY), #99HDD044-00 - eXpansys UK
Buy a HTC S730 (UK, English, QWERTY), #99HDN013-00 - eXpansys UK

HTC also do a more bulky model for £180 (keyboard isn't a slide out one but it still looks nice):

Buy a HTC S620 (WM6, QWERTY), #S620_WM6_EU - eXpansys UK

All the above have wifi.

If you envisage using the internet a lot via the mobile provider, then you really would need to enter into a contract because it's damn expensive if you go the PAYG route. You'll burn through £s in minutes.

Walker Moore · 08-16-2008, 02:30 PM

Ah, you're due on upgrade on your mobile account. Why didn't I notice that? Which provider are you with?

Tyche Shepherd · 08-16-2008, 02:31 PM

O2 which is why I mentioned the XDA

Walker Moore · 08-16-2008, 02:33 PM

You'll have to bear with me while I go back to school and improve my reading comprehension.

Walker Moore · 08-16-2008, 02:39 PM

OK, the best HTC smartphone (S730), is rebranded & sold by O2 as the XDA Atmos.

O2 - Xda - Device - Atmos

I almost got one last year before my beloved spoiled me with a Nokia N95.

It's a brilliant phone if you can live with a 2 megapixel camera and no GPS, and I've got a feeling the upgrade cost wouldn't be that much.

ETA: That has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard btw.

Tyche Shepherd · 08-16-2008, 02:45 PM

That sounds great - Thanks - I'm not bothered about the camera and the day I get lost and need GPS will be the day I left the phone on the kitchen table so I can live without

Walker Moore · 08-16-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyche Shepherd

That sounds great - Thanks - I'm not bothered about the camera and the day I get lost and need GPS will be the day I left the phone on the kitchen table so I can live without

There's a bit of a mystery regarding GPS in that phone. HTC initially said it would have GPS, but there was no mention of it on the spec. sheet. The rumour is that it drained the battery too quickly so HTC decided not to enable and support it, but apparently you just have to install Live Maps or Google Maps to enable the chip.

Which might be a load of BS, but there you go.

As you can see from the specs, you can also edit Office docs. It does so much for something so small that it's pretty mouthwatering.

Jessyanne · 08-16-2008, 03:29 PM

Get a Curve. I love mine... I can stalk Walker on twitter

Humps · 08-16-2008, 05:25 PM

I have a Samsung D900 which is ancient so I wanna change too. I was thinking the n95 but quite like the look of the curve too. Either will prob cost me an arm and a leg tho as I want PAYG/Sim free. I'm on o2 as is most everyone I know. Mobile to mobile calls and text are free and unlimited (within o2) as long as you top up £15 a month. I rarely ever use any of my credit as it is, a contract would just be a waste of money plus I don't think you get unlimited free calls just free minutes with a contract. (unless they changed it recently).

Walker Moore · 08-17-2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humps

I have a Samsung D900 which is ancient so I wanna change too. I was thinking the n95 but quite like the look of the curve too. Either will prob cost me an arm and a leg tho as I want PAYG/Sim free. I'm on o2 as is most everyone I know. Mobile to mobile calls and text are free and unlimited (within o2) as long as you top up £15 a month. I rarely ever use any of my credit as it is, a contract would just be a waste of money plus I don't think you get unlimited free calls just free minutes with a contract. (unless they changed it recently).

The N96 is due out soon so if you hang around, you should see the N95's price tumble.

Walker Moore · 08-17-2008, 06:47 AM

You know, even though the hardware is identical, I think O2's rebranded version looks much sexier.

HTC S730:

O2 XDA Atmos

08-16-2008, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tyche Shepherd Fortuna vitrea est Goats ?.. fuck'em .. Let them milk themselves Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,040 SL Join Date: 26th April 2007 My Mood:	Mobile phone or PDA advice I'm looking for a new mobile phone -This is all an area I don't know much about so I thought I'd ask SLU for its advice I tend to be low usage - it doesn't even stay on most of the time but I'd like some web access - preferably WiFi, I already have a GSM data only modem for my laptop so don't want another mobile broadband account. I think I'm more after a PDA/Phone combination like the XDA or some type of Blackberry ? Can anyone point me at some I should be looking at - Size isn't a big issue - it will go in my handbag like the rest of my life - It's really just to have some internet access on the rare times I'm not near a computer so cost is a possible issue (say under £100 - though I am due a phone upgrade on my current account) - I prefer a full keyboard even if small (I can't text for toffee) Any ideas or suggestions? EDIT: I don't want an iPhone - at least I don't think so __________________ Vanguard of the LolCatz Revolution This Post was financed by The National LolCatz Archives Clancy Sullivan :Yeah. YEAH! The sultry seamstress of mirth is definitely in charge now. Certified 7.8 on the Official Non-Arbitrary Trout Algorithmic Slut scale

08-16-2008, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Walker Moore The Son of Avatar Hiding Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,105 Doom Rider Champion! My Mood:	You'll struggle to get a smartphone (PDA/phone) for that price unless you buy second hand or sign a contract. HTC are worth looking at if cost is an issue. They have Qwerty keyboards and run the Windows mobile operating system. I recommended HTC to Mourna and she bought one and appears to love it. Unfortunately the ones with the slide out keyboards are over £200 Buy a HTC S710 (UK, QWERTY), #99HDD044-00 - eXpansys UK Buy a HTC S730 (UK, English, QWERTY), #99HDN013-00 - eXpansys UK HTC also do a more bulky model for £180 (keyboard isn't a slide out one but it still looks nice): Buy a HTC S620 (WM6, QWERTY), #S620_WM6_EU - eXpansys UK All the above have wifi. If you envisage using the internet a lot via the mobile provider, then you really would need to enter into a contract because it's damn expensive if you go the PAYG route. You'll burn through £s in minutes. __________________ twitter \| last.fm \| flickr

08-16-2008, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jessyanne Senior Member Likes the smell of green Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 4,645 Business: Lakeside Homes	Get a Curve. I love mine... I can stalk Walker on twitter __________________ Me Picasa Albums

08-16-2008, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Humps Well SHIT on your shoes! I refuse to edit my status Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,085 SL Join Date: 19th May 2006 XBOX Leaderboard: 24^th My Mood:	I have a Samsung D900 which is ancient so I wanna change too. I was thinking the n95 but quite like the look of the curve too. Either will prob cost me an arm and a leg tho as I want PAYG/Sim free. I'm on o2 as is most everyone I know. Mobile to mobile calls and text are free and unlimited (within o2) as long as you top up £15 a month. I rarely ever use any of my credit as it is, a contract would just be a waste of money plus I don't think you get unlimited free calls just free minutes with a contract. (unless they changed it recently). __________________

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08-16-2008, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Walker Moore The Son of Avatar Hiding Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,105 Doom Rider Champion! My Mood:	Ah, you're due on upgrade on your mobile account. Why didn't I notice that? Which provider are you with?

08-16-2008, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tyche Shepherd Fortuna vitrea est Goats ?.. fuck'em .. Let them milk themselves Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,040 SL Join Date: 26th April 2007 My Mood:	O2 which is why I mentioned the XDA

08-16-2008, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Walker Moore The Son of Avatar Hiding Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,105 Doom Rider Champion! My Mood:	You'll have to bear with me while I go back to school and improve my reading comprehension.

08-16-2008, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Walker Moore The Son of Avatar Hiding Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,105 Doom Rider Champion! My Mood:	OK, the best HTC smartphone (S730), is rebranded & sold by O2 as the XDA Atmos. O2 - Xda - Device - Atmos I almost got one last year before my beloved spoiled me with a Nokia N95. It's a brilliant phone if you can live with a 2 megapixel camera and no GPS, and I've got a feeling the upgrade cost wouldn't be that much. ETA: That has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard btw.

08-16-2008, 02:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tyche Shepherd Fortuna vitrea est Goats ?.. fuck'em .. Let them milk themselves Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,040 SL Join Date: 26th April 2007 My Mood:	That sounds great - Thanks - I'm not bothered about the camera and the day I get lost and need GPS will be the day I left the phone on the kitchen table so I can live without

08-17-2008, 06:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Walker Moore The Son of Avatar Hiding Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,105 Doom Rider Champion! My Mood:	You know, even though the hardware is identical, I think O2's rebranded version looks much sexier. HTC S730: O2 XDA Atmos