mart360

Not sure at the mo what to go for...

I really fancy the N97, but think there going to set the tarrifs too high , prolly £45 for the entry level... so a tad too high, but its got a pretty impressive spec, and 3.5 spkr jack & stereo to boot, and if its anything like the N95, conectivity will be good

The other one as quirky as it seems is the G1.. i know the camera is pov spec, but its got a qwerty keyboard & trackball/joystick which i find easy to use.. Also i like the fact that its not mainstream (android) and being open source, isnt so locked to the manufacturer


anyone used a G1? or seen the N97 in the flesh... Nokia have it for sale tarrif free, but it costs a fortune

Mart

bigsinky

blackberry bold. but don't take my word for it, snazy will be along in a minute. you do know resistance is futile.

mart360

Trying to steer away from touch screens as odd as it may seem.

I had an omnia, and whilst the phone was ok, the touch screen was a

nightmare, as soon as the phone rang, and contact with the scrren would either answer it, or can the call.

So it would ring in your pocket, be answered instantly, and by the time you fished it out, your caller would have hung up..


not good


Mart

bigsinky

BB storm is the touch screen. horrible thing. the bold is the full qwerty 3G. best phone i have ever owned.

Snazy

How presumptuous lol

From what you are saying Mart, I would say a Blackberry would suit your needs. I am actually on a PC at the mo, but thats becoming more and more rare by the day lol.

I am sick of going on about them now really but will sum up by saying, try one... get used to it, and you will be hooked. Internet, email, messaging, phone calls, pretty good camera for a mobile, practical to use, syscs with the PC, loads of apps available, customisable, new OS's launched regularly, sync's with the PC and multiple calenders......

Life changer, and NOT a gimmick.

PS BB messenger is addictive and I have made some great friends on it (and some rather cute ones lol)

Ant

ok i'll start it *cough*iphone *cough*


the touch screen is superb best i've used on a few phones and answering and making calls in your pocket has never been a issue for me

Hanley

Second the I-Phone, every touch screen I've tried has been cack.

The touch screen on the I-Phone is superb.

Snazy

I know someone selling one
And another person who loves theirs.
I still prefer BB's

He said he is trying to avoid touch screens

Guess it depends what you want from a phone which dictates what to get.

Hanley

Just avoid the Blackberry like the plague

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

Your trying to stay away from touch screen phones??? Yet top of yourlist is a N97 or a G1? You do realise these are both touch screen

Snazy

lol but you have to say why too.
Proper reasons, no "cos they are rubbish" lol

But they both have full qwerty's too
Fun and functional.

Boro

iTrader: (1)

Ive been really impressed with our new Nokia 5800. Quite a few free apps available for it and the touch screen works really well. Havent had any issues with it whatsoever.

Luther

iTrader: (13)

I had an N95... loved it. Then I upgraded to an N96.... God what a mistake... hated every minute of it after only 3 months.

Looked around for aaaaages and eventually settled for a G1.... wow what a revelation! It is definitely a gadget lovers phone but boy what a phone.... and the keyboard. Makes such a difference when trying to email.

Android convert? Definitely.... if you can wait though... Samsung are looking to bring out an Android handset in a few months. Hardware might be a lot more user friendly than HTC's offering...

Luther

iTrader: (13)

I tried one of these before I bought my G1.. had it a whole week and on the whole, Nokia have finally got the whole touchscreen right for once. I did however get bored with it pretty quickly and it went back before my 14 days were up.

It all depends on what you want in a phone. My mate has one of these 5800's and he went from an N95. he absolutely loves it as its simple and does what it does well.

Boro

iTrader: (1)

Yeh, agree on that. Its not a true gadget phone but does what we need it to do and no more. Its the first touchscreen phone ive had and i was nicely surprised.

mart360

Yes strangely enough i do ..

but compared to the Omnia, (wm 6) they need a keypress to answer.

the omnia uses the screen, and as ive said rings/answers immidiatley, then hangs up.

The only other one that looks reasoanamle is the Tocco ultra, but its a samsung...


Mart

bigsinky

samsung...............stands back, makes the sign of the cross and shouts "THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU"

GlesgaKiss

Yes, I've just got one and I hate it!

Hanley

I actually like them and was very close to getting one.

I just know you love them so much and thought I'd wind you up

Jaybird-UK

or read the other 90 new phone threads?

darts_aint_sport

I'm a bit confused by this comment since the 5800 is Nokia's first attempt at a touchscreen phone.

Snazy

lol swine!
Im not gonna get wound up about it, I have actually run out of steam telling people to get Blackberry's now
Most of my mates are changing over to them now, so my job is done.

I think at the end of the day though, its not about getting what everyone else has or says, more getting something that is fitting to your needs and requirements from a mobile phone/media device.

For me, thats a BB. Im even DOWN grading my other phone from a 6220c to a good old 6230i

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

There is another quality phone due out soon but it is also touch screen and it isn't WM, wether that is a good or bad thing ??? Id does proper HD video and has a great 8mp canera. This seems to be a true one gadget fits all as it is your phone/web/camera/hd video and music all in one bundle. I don't know of any other phone due out that does true HD video ????

Samsung All-in-One - Tutorial of features

WhatswiththeR

iTrader: (1)

i'm due an upgrade soon and i was just wondering what phones apart from the iPhone has a proper web browser? and not the wap browser that soo many phones seem to have on them

mart360

The omnia HD does true HD video, & records it too!

its out now, but if the UI is anything like the original omnia, its a bit clunky

And they haven't quite mastered virtual keyboards, & key positions

Mart

JGT

iTrader: (4)

Im due a new phone, think im going for a new n97, seem to be up to date, lets see what its going to cost me on my upgrade!!

mart360

Done some web searching..

One place will do it for £35pcm on Voda as a new customer...

But get this ... wants £198 for an upgrade lol

mmm might be time to use my old PAYG O2 sim and move that to voda

and cancel my existing contract

Mart

JackClark

None of them, and don't believe people on here... apart from me.