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  1. dgeorge's Avatar
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    Budget smartphone (under £130)
    I'm looking for a budget smartphone. Must be simfree, as I won't be in the UK very long. Also must have wifi. I'd like it to have 3 megapixel and above flash camera, as well as mp4 player, but those I can waffle on a bit. The closest I've seen to this is the LG Optimus L3. If you've got any other suggestions let me know
  2. sazzabazza's Avatar
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    Do you prefer text or touch?

    This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my HTC Desire
  3. lonelykatana's Avatar
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    huawei g300, £100 - can't complain.
    Only problem is the fact its locked to vodaphone (if your lucky they'll unlock for free - if not its a £5 jobby on ebay.)
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    (Original post by sazzabazza)
    Do you prefer text or touch?

    This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my HTC Desire
    Doesn't matter too much either way
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    (Original post by lonelykatana)
    huawei g300, £100 - can't complain.
    Only problem is the fact its locked to vodaphone (if your lucky they'll unlock for free - if not its a £5 jobby on ebay.)
    Nah, would like something that's either not locked or easy to unlock.
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    (Original post by dgeorge)
    Nah, would like something that's either not locked or easy to unlock.
    Fair enough
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    I'd second the g300, great phone for the price. If not, prehaps the Galaxy ace.
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    get a blackberry
  9. dgeorge's Avatar
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    NO blackberrys. I want a proper smartphone
  10. debt!'s Avatar
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    Are you happy to get a refurbished phone?
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    (Original post by debt!)
    Are you happy to get a refurbished phone?
    A refurbished isn't TOTALLY out of the picture, but I would much prefer to get a new one
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    (Original post by Daniel_R)
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-I900...1277137&sr=8-3

    Jsut get a used one of these
    As I said, I'd prefer NOT to get a new one unless I knew I cuoldn't get another one for that price
  14. debt!'s Avatar
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    http://www.best-mobile-contracts.co....e.aspx#simfree

    HTC Desire : £99 (refurbished A grade)
    HTC Wildfire S: £99 (refurbished A grade)
    iPhone 3 GS £104 (refurbished A grade)

    If you purchase any of these handsets, you will only receive the handset, usually no charger, box or instructions. However they are much cheaper that RRP sim free cost.
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    (Original post by debt!)
    http://www.best-mobile-contracts.co....e.aspx#simfree

    HTC Desire : £99 (refurbished A grade)
    HTC Wildfire S: £99 (refurbished A grade)
    iPhone 3 GS £104 (refurbished A grade)

    If you purchase any of these handsets, you will only receive the handset, usually no charger, box or instructions. However they are much cheaper that RRP sim free cost.
    Thanks, but as I said, I'd MUCH prefer to get a new one, unless I couldn't find ANYTHING suitable for that price i mentioend
  16. Daniel_R's Avatar
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    (Original post by dgeorge)
    Thanks, but as I said, I'd MUCH prefer to get a new one, unless I couldn't find ANYTHING suitable for that price i mentioend
    Here you are then bud

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Wildfire...1326778&sr=8-2
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    I recently bought a Samsung galaxy Y from argos, sim free, £119.99. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...s|14419108.htm
    I'm enjoying it so far. The camera and music player don't meet your requirements but it meets the price and is great for using the internet.
    Last edited by juliewho; 03-07-2012 at 15:53.
  18. dgeorge's Avatar
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    Re: Budget smartphone (under £130)
    Hmmmm ok
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