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Need a new phone

vonnie
edited June 2009 in General
Anything you would recommend?
Need to try something new and I'm bored of my SE G900.

Preferences:
Must have at least a 3.2 MP camera.
I would want a 3.5mm audio jack.
GPS is optional.
Wouldn't want another SE because of the stupid M2 card.

Preferably under $600. Money isn't really a problem but I'd like to keep it... relatively low lol.

No blackberry or iPhone suggestions please.
Other than that I'm open to suggestions :smile:

Comments

  • illicit
    edited June 2009
    it's all about the blackberry/RIM

    i've tried a lot of different high end smartphones, and after recently buying this curve 8900/javelin. just wow.

    screen quality is stellar
    great keyboard for texting, makes it ridiculously fast
    bbm
    great speaker quality
    spectacular camera/image viewing qualities
    great video playback

    oops. just read no blackberry suggestions :P
  • online predatoronline predator
    edited June 2009
    samsung omnia
  • buflibufli
    edited June 2009
    online predator;56153 said:
    samsung omnia
    i heard bad things about it

    i would say HTC Magic or Dream
  • Simon604
    edited June 2009
    I can't take part in this thread because I was going to recommend the new iPhone...this sucks
  • online predatoronline predator
    edited June 2009
    Simon;56157 said:
    I can't take part in this thread because I was going to recommend the new iPhone...this sucks
    I was going to recommend that new iPhone 3GS too which basically has all the essentials of a smart phone plus everything else useful and fancy - from hardware to software, and therefore will probably cater to her needs perfectly.

    But I guess she doesn't want them... oh well!
  • vonnie
    edited June 2009
    ^Do not want.
  • Agentbob
    edited June 2009
    Nokia N97, Android phone or the Palm Pre.

    The HTC ones doesn't look too good. I know someone that has one and spent 20 minutes trying to enter my phone number because the touch screen sucks ass.
  • Magnificent_BastardMagnificent_Bastard
    edited June 2009
    I was discussing this the other day, but there's really no point in having a cameraphone that's more than 3.2-5MP, it's just overkill.

    Perhaps something from the Nokia N-series? Never been a fan of Samsung-anything.
  • buflibufli
    edited June 2009
    Agentbob;56163 said:
    Nokia N97, Android phone or the Palm Pre.

    The HTC ones doesn't look too good. I know someone that has one and spent 20 minutes trying to enter my phone number because the touch screen sucks ass.
    umm the HTC Magic/Dream is the G2/G1 aka android phones aka google phones...
  • Agentbob
    edited June 2009
    bufli;56165 said:
    umm the HTC Magic/Dream is the G2/G1 aka android phones aka google phones...
    I mean the Touch. I thought that runs on Windows mobile?
  • lazyGUY
    edited June 2009
    get something nokia for sizzle

    nokia n97
    nokia-n97-white-keyboard-163584.jpg

    or the new 5330 express music
    nokia-5330.jpg

    or the e72, which looks like the e71 but has a 5mp camera
  • ikkaku
    edited June 2009
    yeah I think the touch runs on winmo... magic/dream should be the only androids so far

    get the e72, except i dunno the price yet cuz its not released until Q3 :P or an e75
  • online predatoronline predator
    edited June 2009
    Nokias! How could I have forgotten about Nokias! Get the Nokia e71!

    nokia-e71_001.jpg

    Sometimes I wonder how bb's, or any other manufacturer, are more popular than Nokias. Hopefully with this phone, they should get the recognition they deserve.

    But anyway here's a list of its specs: Nokia e71 specs

    Side-to-side comparison with the iPhone 35s: e71 vs 3GS

    Dimensions are much smaller than the iPhone. It's much slimmer, lighter and it also looks sturdy while maintaining a professional appearance. Although to be honest I think the design looks more masculine than unisex ( /unisexual?). Only advantage of iPhone that's probably worth noting is it's 600 hr talk time!

    But in terms of features and the technology they offer, it's definitely the e71 HANDS DOWN.

    Anyway, this is the phone that I really wanna get but have been kinda hesitant because I'm practically broke and I don't really need a phone with this much features, yet. And touch screens look fragile for me. Tell me what you guys think!
  • ikkaku
    edited June 2009
    e71 is a solid choice as well, but it's slightly older. It is why I suggested e75 if she wants the phone now, or the e72 as it's not released yet :P
  • lazyGUY
    edited June 2009
    or the e72 lol basically an upgraded version of that ^^
  • online predatoronline predator
    edited June 2009
    lazyGUY;56171 said:
    or the e72, which looks like the e71 but has a 5mp camera
    I din't kno there's an e72 already!!!
  • Simon604
    edited June 2009
    I've always liked the Nokia E-Series...it's very underrated
  • ikkaku
    edited June 2009
    pretty sure the e72 hasn't been released yet tho
  • vonnie
    edited June 2009
    The N97 has weird Qwerty placement.
    The spacebar is on the side...?
  • hikin
    edited June 2009
    i had a 8900 since release and its a great phone. but since you dont want bb, maybe the sony xperia?

    sony-xperia.jpg

    other wise my vote goes to the new n series nokia
  • illicit
    edited June 2009
    online predator;56173 said:
    Nokias! How could I have forgotten about Nokias! Get the Nokia e71!



    Sometimes I wonder how bb's, or any other manufacturer, are more popular than Nokias. Hopefully with this phone, they should get the recognition they deserve.

    I've owned several phones including the e71. It was a great phone, one of the best i've owned and i thought it would be hard to beat. Boy was I wrong when i picked up my BB Curve 8900/Javelin.

    However, i would suggest something from Nokia as well, you really can't argue with their build quality and well supported s60 OS
  • ikkaku
    edited June 2009
    i read that the SE X1 was a flop lol

    I think she said no SE's
  • siuying
    edited June 2009
    hahaha.. thanks for posting this vonnie.. i need to look for a new phone as my current phone is about to die out on me..
  • illicit
    edited June 2009
    I'm letting go of my curve 8900/javelin if anyone's interested, like new in box and unlocked already.
  • vonnie
    edited June 2009
    ^why? I thought nothing could top it lol.
  • vonnie
    edited June 2009
    I got a new phone from the bf for my bday :)
    Guess I don't hafta get one, haha.

    It's not the one I wanted but it's pretty good.

    Nokia 5800 Express Music - in blue :)
    nokia-5800-xpressmusic-2.jpg
    nokia-5800-xpressmusic-3.jpg
  • Simon604
    edited June 2009
    Nice touch with the guitar pik...thank you Nokia marketing dept. lol

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