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Old 06 March 2011, 11:11 PM
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Default Best modern phone for calls and text only?

Looking for a simple phone for calls and text.

Since I have had an iPad the iphone is never not needed so mrs chop has had that. All I want is a small simple phone.

Can't seem to see anything but there must be something out ther, as I can't be the only person who doesn't need apps/3g/Internet etc.

Any suggestions?

Chop
Old 06 March 2011, 11:30 PM
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You could try something like the Samsung Solid range, or equivalents in other makes. Tougher and longer-lasting (some of them even waterproof), but without so many of the super high-tech features like on iPhone, Blackberry or whatever.
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Cheers will have a look.

I was thinking of something similar to the classic nokia 6310 but new.
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I was just about to post a Nokia 6310i
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This is what I have. Not totally 'basic' but not iphone/blackberry league either. It's fairly cheap and imo, fairly smart too.

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-3395.aspx
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Nokia C1-01?

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p.s. I just bought a Nokia C3 Touch and Type
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Loads of nokias that are good for this, the battery lasts for a week, simple fast, and often drop proof , you are also saved from people thinking that you are complete c*nt which is my my first thought whenever it becomes apparent that someone has an Iphone.
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Originally Posted by Trout
I was just about to post a Nokia 6310i
mus be good still , yor paying 70 quid for second hand ten year old phone !
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Nokia 6700 really cant go wrong for the above
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Thanks for posts, the ones shown still have cameras/email etc etc. All I need is am old school nokia style with text and phone but idea a new phone.

Maybe second hand is the only way to go.
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Originally Posted by Luan Pra bang
Loads of nokias that are good for this, the battery lasts for a week, simple fast, and often drop proof , you are also saved from people thinking that you are complete c*nt which is my my first thought whenever it becomes apparent that someone has an Iphone.
Smart phones are not the best for calls, those little cheap phones are

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Old 07 March 2011, 07:05 PM
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Lots of basic Nokias that do just calls and texts

Amazes me the things you never knew you needed with mobiles now.They seem to mainly be aimed at children
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Orange San Fransisco AKA ZTE Blade. £80. Even if you only use Google Maps, at least it calls, texts and is a sat nav,
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Originally Posted by chopper.
Thanks for posts, the ones shown still have cameras/email etc etc. All I need is am old school nokia style with text and phone but idea a new phone.

Maybe second hand is the only way to go.
my wife has my old 6310 (on a £10 a month contract) - and everytime I look at it, it has 100% battery life and signal strength - and perfect voice clarity

the only downside is our childrens friends think she has brought the house phone out with her!!!!
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
my wife has my old 6310 (on a £10 a month contract) - and everytime I look at it, it has 100% battery life and signal strength - and perfect voice clarity

the only downside is our childrens friends think she has brought the house phone out with her!!!!
Hiya mate,

If they went so expensive on eBay I would buy one

Best phone I have ever had.

Chop
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as has been said the un touchscreen smartphone nokias are absolutley brilliant phones, we reccomend them every time someone comes in and asks for a phone that they only need to talk and text with as there really reliable and have great signal and battery. my favourite at the minute is the x2, comes with a 5mp camera and a sturdy finish and starts on PAYG for £59.95.
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Hi Chop

what price do they go for on Ebay then?

also could look at the Nokia 1100 - we have a few has holiday phones, and they have a torch on them which is actually quite useful

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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
Hi Chop

what price do they go for on Ebay then?

also could look at the Nokia 1100 - we have a few has holiday phones, and they have a torch on them which is actually quite useful
Minimum £30/£40 some with a 30 day warranty, not sure how long they will last.

Just bought a brand new one for £30 delivered which is a good buy for one of these.

Old school

Cheers, Chop
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