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Old 24 April 2007, 08:46 PM
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Question Mobile upgrade time ..... Which phone ?

My upgrade time is soon, What phone would you reccomend.

A few wants from the phone

1. Must have a memory card
2. must be able to use MP3's as ring tones
3. Preferably Nokia

Last time I upgraded, I was told by Vodafone that my upgrade had all the above ..... It turned up and it didn't, it got sent straight back and a replacement with what I wanted received.

I just didn't want to go through it all again, + I wanted some input on 'up to date' phones
Old 24 April 2007, 08:52 PM
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Old 24 April 2007, 08:55 PM
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try the new nokia N95 as all you want plus a 5mp camera
and takes up to 2gig memory cards also as built in sat-nav to boot.

hope this helps with your choice ?
Old 24 April 2007, 09:26 PM
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keep away from N70 nokia, not very good,
Old 24 April 2007, 09:28 PM
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If you go for the N95 and want to use the satnav make sure you download all the maps via your pc/mac first. Otherwise it downloads on the fly and you pay for it via the data tariff.

Otherwise N95 is a cracking phone.
Old 24 April 2007, 09:59 PM
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I have a smamsung d900 and it great the only thing that could get me away from nokia
Old 24 April 2007, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by what would scooby do
Otherwise N95 is a cracking phone.
I've heard that the menus are dog slow like all the other modern Nokias
Old 24 April 2007, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TopBanana
I've heard that the menus are dog slow like all the other modern Nokias

Not had any complaints from our users so far, maybe they are slow also ?
Old 24 April 2007, 11:43 PM
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My bro has the older Nokia N80 and he had a problem with it being slow (mainly hanging when sending txt's) there was a fix/download from the nokia web site to fix this problem and in my bro's case it worked.
Old 24 April 2007, 11:47 PM
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N95's menus are real fast, but wireless is a bit flaky IMHO; may stick with my W880i if someone wants the N95
Old 24 April 2007, 11:55 PM
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why not try the o2 orbit have everything the nokia n95 has plus mobile 5 internet so you can do scoobynet on the move check it out O2 XDA Orbit Review : Best buys for O2 Phones UK : O2 XDA Orbit Reviews
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Old 25 April 2007, 01:27 AM
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sony ericsson w880i. bloody marvelous fone.
Old 25 April 2007, 07:30 AM
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I was looking at the N95 and W850i....

IN the process, I also looked at the 880i..... great phone, really stylish and thin. HORRENDOUS keyboard No feel to them at all, and I suspect that if you're a "power-texter", you'll end up with blisters on your texting digits....

I've currently got an N70, and the slow menu issue was a concern for me when I looking for a new one (eligible for upgrade next week), therefore was looking away from Nokia, and back to Sony Ericsson...
That said, the patch for the N70 does make it much better (as per the N80),

However, after playing with an N95 at the weekend...... will have to see what Vodafone can offer me

Dan
Old 25 April 2007, 07:35 AM
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I've just got the W850i in the past week.

Can't fault it so far.

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Old 25 April 2007, 07:51 AM
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n95
Old 25 April 2007, 08:07 AM
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Im getting the N73 today,
Old 25 April 2007, 09:20 AM
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880 and N95 seem to be the ones to look for .... After seeing the ad on tv for the N95, I do like the look of it's extra functions.

I will see how Vodafone wants to treat me this year
Old 25 April 2007, 10:01 AM
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after being a life long nokia fan i have changed

sony ericsson are bloody marvelous phones and wouldnt touch a nokia again

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Old 25 April 2007, 10:03 AM
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the N series Nokias should be changed to the NO series as in NO you dont want to buy one
Old 25 April 2007, 02:42 PM
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the N95 looks brill
that good infact im taking my k800i outside placing it at my back wheel of my van and versing over it several times just to get this phone
Old 25 April 2007, 03:49 PM
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I've just picked up my N95. I don't know what's it's like yet because I haven't used it!
Old 25 April 2007, 03:58 PM
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w850i, changed to that from a nokia n73, nokia have lost the plot with the last few generations of phone. They need to sort out the software as the phones become slow, unresponsive and very buggy, its a shame as they seem to get the styling and feel just right. Also they arent good at holding onto a signal in weak areas, whereas my w850i holds on and can have a decent conversation as well.

With the w850i the menus are similar in style to the nokias anyway
Old 25 April 2007, 04:11 PM
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Can you do SatNav relativey easily (and for free ) on the W850i mate?
Old 25 April 2007, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Billgtt
I've just picked up my N95. I don't know what's it's like yet because I haven't used it!

well let me know what its like before i run over mine
Old 25 April 2007, 04:59 PM
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It is is not necessary 2B perfect 2B famous!

Pretty comprehensive review (albeit with a rubbish title)

I am eligible for free upgrade to one on May 4th.....can't wait- has everything you could possibly need and a load of stuff you don't.
Old 25 April 2007, 05:51 PM
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i wouldnt bother with the n95 simply because it has a load of features you will prob never use!!!!! also more expensive to upgrade and prob more likely to go wrong!

i would get the 6300, i have and its a great phone and it was free!
Old 25 April 2007, 06:14 PM
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get the nokia N93i as they are worth a fortune on ebay at least £500 i think
Old 25 April 2007, 09:29 PM
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Default Nate LISTEN to MEEEEEEEEEEE

i went to carphone warehouse yesterday and had a look at the n95 and sorry to say it looks cheap and poorly built but thats just what i thought and if ypou dont download all the roads to start with any you may need after you have to pay for via gprs from your service provider personnally i would go for the o2 orbit as they are rare with a bigger screen no extra or hidden costs and the gps is much better but if you just want a good camera then get the n95 hope i was some help
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I saw the light 18 months ago. Payg now for me with the same cheap phone. It does me and my bills are about 1.50 per week.


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