Fulham71

I am due an upgrade, I am a Nokia fan but people seem to be talking about the V3 from Motorola

I have a digi camera etc etc so just looking for a good reliable phone which has a gimmick or two & it would be cool to have the "must have" phone !

Which should I ask for ?

Cheers

Paul

ian_sadler

I've got a V3.

Looks nice, reliable so far, prefer Nokia firmware but don't like any of the new phones so went for something diffrent.

OllyK

I was offered an upgrade at work recently. I've stuck with the Nokia 6310i. A little bit large, not too fancy, but bullet proof.

All these flashy girly flip phones are cool till they snap, and if you are a heavy user, they will.

Spoon

A classic statement from those who haven't had one. Not since the first flip was released to this day have I had a flip snap.

Mind you I'm sure your BUPA membership is kept up to date knowing you have to carry around your 6310i, you mad bad heavy user you.

My car does 85 mph in first gear, pass it on.

OllyK

Wow - psychic too! There's a $1,000,000 waiting for you at randi.org. I assume you can back up your wild claim that I have never had a flip phone??

No didn't think so.

I've broken 2, I wouldn't have another. The nokia is a bit of a brick, but it's on 24/7, it been dropped countless times and takes all the abuse that has been thrown at it. It's a business phone and the fact that it works is more important than its looks. If you just want to pose, then fine.

zoog

I ve broke loads of flips. the 6310 is a good "man's" phone - does what it says on the tin, is indestructable no superfluous features, doesn't look gay or girly.

having said all that, the V3 in black is nice!

Spoon

The onus is on you to prove you broke them and that you didn't just try to open the flip the wrong way.

I've picked up the money, thanks.

Obviously the fact it works is more important to you than the way it looks otherwise why else have a 6310i?

Spoon

Broken loads!!! You need some sort of therapy. You're a liability.

PG

I usually go for nothing but flip phones due to them being a bit more robust and less likely to damage.
I have never managed to break one yet and I have mine in my pocket while in house fires, at RTAs ect. (must try harder )
I have found the Motorola flips to be very good. I have just upgraded to the V635 from the V600. It is almost identical (despite the fact that the asthetics of the phone dont bother me) and is feature packed. I did feel the V3 was a little wide.
Must admit to not liking Nokias much and I tended to change the make of phone each time as well as upgrading features (until I cam across the Motorolas)

matt85

I have a 6230 and it is small and compact, with a camera, video recorder, bluetooth etc etc...

I am sure there are better, Samsung D500 comes recommended, but it is very simple, straightforward and nigh on impossible to damage unless you really try to.

I would have another one if offered.

ian_sadler

Got one of these as a company mobile cos it fits in the car kit.

rik1471

SE s700i has been pretty good for the 6 months I've had it.

OllyK

I expressed and opinion based on personal experience. Feel free to put forward a contrary personal experience and opinion, but acusing somebody of lying because they don't agree with you is frankly rather childish.

Cool, I look forward to hearing about it on the news tonight, but somehow I don't believe you.

Exactly - mind you, seems you are now agreeing that the 6310i is a more reliable and robust. Oh well.

paulr

Is anyone else bored with the whole "must have mobile" thing.

Sticking with my 2 nokia 6100's now.

Spoon

Oh well, you've provided me with a laugh anyway, I'll put the reel back in the box now. Nothing like teasing the youngsters who get emotional without realising they are being hooked.
Not quite hey but if you feel better.

Personally I've never even dropped a phone so even a Tomy wouldn't be an issue to me.

OllyK

Yup - marketing bods are having a field day creating one up-man-ship on phones. Personally I'd rather not have one, but it's kinda hard to do my job without one. As a result my needs are simple, robust and functional. If you want a fasion accessory, then obviously the requirements are very different.

OllyK

Ahh so you like to try and wind people up by calling them liars?? I bet your a real laugh in the pub!

Spoon

No, I merely answered with a throw away comment that you got all emotional about. I bet you just couldn't wait to type a reply.

What's a pub?

OllyK

Inferring somebody is a liar is a "throw away comment"? Guess integrity doesn't mean much to you then?

Let me know when your 18 and I'll explain it to you.

Spoon

Bless you.
Thanks but I doubt there's anything you could teach me other than how to be a tad tedious during normal hours and how to be a real larffffff with the boys down the ale house.

Olly for PM.

Adrian F

I agree the 6310i is a very robust phone mine has been dropped in a lake whilst on, fished it out from the 12 inches of water took battery off left it to dry for a day then switched back on and it worked fine lost no data!

i also have a P910i and i am am on the 2nd hand set within 6 months and feel this one is going to die soon its a good phone but for the keys on the flip which wear out. oh and the camera could be better.

Clarebabes

I was in this position recently and went to an actual phone shop and picked up the handsets so I could get an idea of the phones etc. I think this helped my deicision and even though I liked the Samsung D500, I went for the Nokia 6230.

I have always had Nokias and it would be too much hassle for me to change brands, I'd have to learn all the features again and to be honest, old dog, new tricks

The 6230 is compact and robust, has a nice camera, bluetooth etc. The only thing that gets on my nerves is the little button which you select the menu items from. You have to hit it dead centre otherwise it goes to camera or contacts. This is no mean feat with long nails - only a ladies problem I guess.

Other than that, I think I made the right choice. The 6230 is functional, well made and quite good looking too. Go buy!

gsm1

I used to have a Nokia 6310 before I lost it abroad. It's a good phone, just the right size to be able to use and hold properly but just like the previous 6210 and other Nokia models I've had it suffered from freezing and re-powering. It's a good phone but it's certainly not indestructible. It's also popular because it's the last model from Nokia that will fit in the CARK-91 car kit.

I'd recommend a Samsung D500.

scoob_babe

I got a Samsung D500 as I was fed up with the nokia software crashing on the last two that I had. I've had nokia for 8 years and I thought it would be a pain to transfer everything and work out the new phone but it was easy!

Mick

iTrader: (1)

Do you want an upgrade? - if not go for a popular expensive phone (eg P910i) and sell it on - seems quite a few people do this nowadays...

Mick

richieh

id agree on the 6230 . i have a similar menu button problem due to the fact ive got big hands-my thumb covers the menu button and about 1/3 of the buttons either side
richie