Smart Phone Advice

[fruitbat69]

Mobile contract is up with T mobile in 2 weeks.

 

Had sony ericcson's walkman last few phones as love my music.

 

Fancy a change and getting smart phone.

 

Looked at Blackberry's but been told they are slow for tinternet.Iphone's seem to be on expensive tariff's.HTC's seem good but don't know much about them.

 

Looking for 18 mnth contract,about ?25 per month,free phone,u/l text,internet and about 300 mins.Want it for internet and listening to music/radio on commute.

 

Anyone recommendations for which smartphone to get would be appreciated.

[HomerJay]

if you just want it to work, get an iphone

 

android phones are very good, if a little geeky.

 

windows phone 7 will be the future.

 

 

so i guess i depends on why you want a smartphone.

Edited October 21, 2010 by HomerJay

[Athywhite_Mike]

I'm replying to this topic using my HTC Desire. Very good phone.

[Guest Frandsen08]

never had a problem with my iphone and its brilliant, u can get really good deals on the previous models (3G, 3GS) with orange at the moment

 

im on unlimited everything ?25 a month but i've been with orange a few years so they sorted me out, give em a bell, and tell them that other providers have given u better deals, they'll try and match it and better it.

[Exiled Girl]

I've just got a HTC with T-mobile

 

Unlimited texts, unlimited internet in UK, no text/call charges abroad and 100 mins talk per month.

 

2 year contract for ?12.50 per month inc VAT. That includes a loyalty bonus for staying with T-mobile.

 

Give the T-mobile folk a call, see what they can do for you.

 

 

(PS I haven't worked out how to use the phone properly yet)

[EyesRight]

3 Mobile. ?99 for iPhone4 16GB, ?30 a month, 500 minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited internet, and 5000 3 to 3 minutes (if you know anyone else on that network). Plus can use a ?69 cash back offer through some sites.

[Athywhite_Mike]

I've just got a HTC with T-mobile

 

Unlimited texts, unlimited internet in UK, no text/call charges abroad and 100 mins talk per month.

 

2 year contract for ?12.50 per month inc VAT. That includes a loyalty bonus for staying with T-mobile.

 

Give the T-mobile folk a call, see what they can do for you.

 

 

(PS I haven't worked out how to use the phone properly yet)

 

I've had mine 4/5 months and still don't know what I'm doing! To be honest, I haven't once looked at the manual

[Exiled Girl]

I've had mine 4/5 months and still don't know what I'm doing! To be honest, I haven't once looked at the manual

 

I'm waiting to meet someone with the same phone who can show me how to use it rather than reading any manuals...

[Casino]

3 Mobile. ?99 for iPhone4 16GB, ?30 a month, 500 minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited internet, and 5000 3 to 3 minutes (if you know anyone else on that network). Plus can use a ?69 cash back offer through some sites.

 

 

while thats about as good a deal as you'll get on one, its still ?820

 

are they really worth that?

[EyesRight]

while thats about as good a deal as you'll get on one, its still ?820

 

are they really worth that?

 

Not got one myself but toying with the idea. For 500 minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited internet you are probably looking at ?20-25 a month anyway so not too much more. Plus it will have some sell on value at the end of the contract I expect.

 

The only thing that really worries me is having no insurance, never lost a phone before but it would just be sods law to lose this.

[Athywhite_Mike]

while thats about as good a deal as you'll get on one, its still ?820

 

are they really worth that?

 

ermm i think so.

 

I have no computer/laptop or internet at home and when not at work use my smart phone to browse the net, put bets on, check e-mail, text, make calls, manage online banking etc etc

[Horwich]

HTC desire with your budget.

 

I am getting a DESIRE HD tomorrow.

[donkeyshorn]

HTC desire with your budget.

 

I am getting a DESIRE HD tomorrow.

 

I'm getting either the Desire or the HD. Any good reviews for the HD?

[Danny G]

BlackBerry Bold 8900 30 a month 300 mins free texts 18 months,

I wish i had gone for the iPhone though

[G/L WANDERER]

HTC Desire good phone but terrible battery,if you have 3g or wifi turned on all the time you'll be lucky to get a full day without charging it.

[Horwich]

I'm getting either the Desire or the HD. Any good reviews for the HD?

 

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/htc-desire-hd-review-50000752/

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHO9A9Zf5g8

[Casino]

i've seen smaller tellys

[cbwfcd]

Just got a window phone 7, impressed so far, but it needs a few tweaks. If i was to get anything else it would be an iPhone, but I'd probably get a 3GS as they are cheaper and not made out of glass. That said android phones are decent too. But saying you love music you might want to look at a windows phone 7 and a Zune subscription, I think you can stream / download an unlimited amount of music on your pc and phone (not to keep forever) and you get 10 songs a month to download permanently for about ?9 a month. http://www.zune.net/en-GB/products/zunepass/default.htm

[frank_spencer]

Just got a window phone 7, impressed so far, but it needs a few tweaks. If i was to get anything else it would be an iPhone, but I'd probably get a 3GS as they are cheaper and not made out of glass. That said android phones are decent too. But saying you love music you might want to look at a windows phone 7 and a Zune subscription, I think you can stream / download an unlimited amount of music on your pc and phone (not to keep forever) and you get 10 songs a month to download permanently for about ?9 a month. http://www.zune.net/en-GB/products/zunepass/default.htm

 

got spotify on mine, bare in mind that mobile contracts don't have unlimited internet any more, so streaming stuff could cost you a fortune if you don't keep your eye on it.

[fruitbat69]

After some research now looking at either HTC Desire HD or Samsung Galaxy S.

 

Anyone got either phone ?

[mickbrown]

I've had an HTC Android phone, now got an iPhone.

 

iPhone is miles better in my opinion, but then I love Marmite, so my opinion may count for shite.

[superbobby]

After some research now looking at either HTC Desire HD or Samsung Galaxy S.

 

Anyone got either phone ?

 

I have the Galaxy S. Tis a great bit of kit!!

[Theboybell]

Any of you with new phones got an iphone not needed anymore im on a sim only contract plan and need an iphone to make the most of it? PM with price if anyone has? just thought would ask.

[Bigtoe]

If you already have a decent tarriff, maybe on a sim only deal

 

then get an orange sanfrancisco handset, its the zte blade rebadged

 

you can pick one up as an orange customer for around 80 quid over the phone/instore

 

i reckon its the "best value" android set on the market and you can get it unlocked for a couple of quid

[Horwich]

I've had an HTC Android phone, now got an iPhone.

 

iPhone is miles better in my opinion, but then I love Marmite, so my opinion may count for shite.

 

You cant really compare the 2, the HTC wouldnt have been one of the older first edition HTCs using android 1 point something.