Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?
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Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?my old mobile phone broke. i created a thread about it http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2051200 no one has given me a solution to fix it so i think i should simply buy a new one.
this is the phone i am looking to buy:
http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/viewP...ductId=9792548
i am looking for a phone with 1.3 megapixel camera or better. other than that i dont care much about other features, as long as i can text, call and it doesnt break easily.
is this a good mobile phone bearing in mind what i am after? could i get a cheaper phone with my requirements? -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?http://shop.tescomobile.com/mobile-p...9#colour=black(Original post by Movember)
my old mobile phone broke. i created a thread about it http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2051200 no one has given me a solution to fix it so i think i should simply buy a new one.
this is the phone i am looking to buy:
http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/viewP...ductId=9792548
i am looking for a phone with 1.3 megapixel camera or better. other than that i dont care much about other features, as long as i can text, call and it doesnt break easily.
is this a good mobile phone bearing in mind what i am after? could i get a cheaper phone with my requirements?
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?whats wrong with it?(Original post by Golden_Boy786)
No comment. Lmao.
why is that better than the phone i have shown?(Original post by Daniel_R)
http://shop.tescomobile.com/mobile-p...9#colour=black
Id rather have this. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?It does seem to be the cheapest phone there is on offer, especially as you don't seem too fussed about the features. One of my mates used to have this phone before she got a Blackberry and it didn't break, was also easy to use.
I'm sure you could get a much cheaper phone, but I doubt it'd have a camera
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?If you're looking for a cheapo basic phone that'll do what you need it to: make calls and occasionally text, I would thoroughly recommend buying up a second hand Sony Ericsson K800i. Those things are literally dirt cheap since everyone's rushed out to buy iPhones and despite the fact that camera's usually have at least 5-8 Megapixels on them, the K800i literally had the best snapper on a phone that I've ever had, including my Samsung Galaxy SII.
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?i would like a camera but like you say the K800i has a more than good enough camera. where do i buy one of those dirt cheap?(Original post by jumpingjesusholycow)
If you're looking for a cheapo basic phone that'll do what you need it to: make calls and occasionally text, I would thoroughly recommend buying up a second hand Sony Ericsson K800i. Those things are literally dirt cheap since everyone's rushed out to buy iPhones and despite the fact that camera's usually have at least 5-8 Megapixels on them, the K800i literally had the best snapper on a phone that I've ever had, including my Samsung Galaxy SII. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?QWERTY keyboard for texting
Heres a few to consider for cheaper
http://direct.asda.com/Vodafone-354-...efault,pd.html
http://direct.asda.com/Virgin-Media-...efault,pd.html (same for less)
http://direct.asda.com/Zest-2-T-mobi...efault,pd.htmlLast edited by Daniel_R; 11-07-2012 at 20:34. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?i will get the cheaper VM560 from Asda (unless that person gives me a link to a cheaper K800i). thank you for finding a cheaper price. how do i know if my local Asda sells the phone? because i want to buy it in-store if possible to save on delivery costs.(Original post by Daniel_R)
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Heres a few to consider for cheaper
http://direct.asda.com/Vodafone-354-...efault,pd.html
http://direct.asda.com/Virgin-Media-...efault,pd.html (same for less)
http://direct.asda.com/Zest-2-T-mobi...efault,pd.html
and another question. can i swap my sim card (also with virgin) into this new phone?Last edited by Movember; 11-07-2012 at 21:39. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?You can use Click and Collect its free, they will deliver to your local store. Select in delivery "collect in store" and yes your old sim will work no problems.(Original post by Movember)
i will get the cheaper VM560 from Asda (unless that person gives me a link to a cheaper K800i). thank you for finding a cheaper price. how do i know if my local Asda sells the phone? because i want to buy it in-store if possible to save on delivery costs.
and another question. can i swap my sim card (also with virgin) into this new phone?Last edited by Daniel_R; 12-07-2012 at 09:08. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?I had a K800i for over 3 years, before finally getting a proper smartphone, but I definitely remember the camera being awesome and using it all the time to take photos out and about instead of having to remember bringing my old canon Powershot. The battery life was also pretty good, as long as you didn't use the data connection too much.(Original post by jumpingjesusholycow)
If you're looking for a cheapo basic phone that'll do what you need it to: make calls and occasionally text, I would thoroughly recommend buying up a second hand Sony Ericsson K800i. Those things are literally dirt cheap since everyone's rushed out to buy iPhones and despite the fact that camera's usually have at least 5-8 Megapixels on them, the K800i literally had the best snapper on a phone that I've ever had, including my Samsung Galaxy SII. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?Trudat. It had a genuine proper flash, as opposed to a bright LED that shines out the back of a smartphone for 4 seconds. How exactly mobilephone photography has regressed I have no idea. Whilst shutter lag being gone and a nice high megapixel count is always good, the k800i was just a great phone for taking pictures on a night out without having to bring a compact camera.(Original post by firegalley246)
I had a K800i for over 3 years, before finally getting a proper smartphone, but I definitely remember the camera being awesome and using it all the time to take photos out and about instead of having to remember bringing my old canon Powershot. The battery life was also pretty good, as long as you didn't use the data connection too much. -
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Re: Does this look like a good mobile phone or could I get cheaper?I got one in 2007, still using it today(Original post by jumpingjesusholycow)
Trudat. It had a genuine proper flash, as opposed to a bright LED that shines out the back of a smartphone for 4 seconds. How exactly mobilephone photography has regressed I have no idea. Whilst shutter lag being gone and a nice high megapixel count is always good, the k800i was just a great phone for taking pictures on a night out without having to bring a compact camera. Amazing phone!
