Best Cheap Clamshell Camera Phone?

The Bhoy · 29-02-2004, 20:39

Just wondering if everyone could give me some advice on the best (cheap) clamshell camera phone available?

It's my sister's birthday coming up and I want to get her a new phone, but can't really afford to spend loads.

Even if you can just give me suggestions on the phone to look for (instead of saying a specific place and price) that would help since I know a lot of places I can look, but just don't know what I'm looking for yet!

Luke567 · 01-03-2004, 20:00

Quote:

Originally posted by The Bhoy
Just wondering if everyone could give me some advice on the best (cheap) clamshell camera phone available?

It's my sister's birthday coming up and I want to get her a new phone, but can't really afford to spend loads.

Even if you can just give me suggestions on the phone to look for (instead of saying a specific place and price) that would help since I know a lot of places I can look, but just don't know what I'm looking for yet!

"but can't really afford to spend loads"

HAHAHA

you had enough when u were buying about 5 for yourself

!

Just give her one of your many phones.

The Bhoy · 01-03-2004, 20:03

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke567
"but can't really afford to spend loads"

HAHAHA you had enough when u were buying about 5 for yourself !

Just give her one of your many phones.

Hey, it wasn't five, it was only three!

I sold one of them as well, so I've only got two now. I don't really fancy giving her a V600 or a P900...

01-03-2004, 21:49

the moto v500 or v525 are cool.

MDX · 01-03-2004, 23:53

theres a *cheap-ish* sendo phone othere there. there is also te Samsung a800 that is £90 in V.Shop at the moment.

(only thing is that both dont have a camera lol)

the moto seems the best and then just upgrade the firmware to the v600 and then boom its a better phone

02-03-2004, 01:17

There was a Sagem camera phone available on PAYG for 70 quid or less quite recently. Can't remember the model number, unfortunately.

littlewhitey · 02-03-2004, 18:42

MYX-6?

MDX · 02-03-2004, 19:21

he said clamshell

The Bhoy · 02-03-2004, 19:34

The Samsung a800 could be a possibility, but I'm not sure I want to buy another Samsung after I got screwed over on their promotion...

Any more suggestions are welcome!

fletch · 02-03-2004, 20:18

Motorola v50. Top phone.

moto v50

02-03-2004, 21:40

Quote:

Originally posted by PreZiCion
theres a *cheap-ish* sendo phone othere there. there is also te Samsung a800 that is £90 in V.Shop at the moment.

(only thing is that both dont have a camera lol)

the moto seems the best and then just upgrade the firmware to the v600 and then boom its a better phone

how do you update it?

MDX · 02-03-2004, 23:04

Quote:

Originally posted by ***dan***
how do you update it?

i have not tried it but i have read it here

http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...hreadid=297649

theres a few pages but they are worth a good read

you need somthing called a flex file.

The Bhoy · 03-03-2004, 16:54

Quote:

Originally posted by PreZiCion
i have not tried it but i have read it here

http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...hreadid=297649

theres a few pages but they are worth a good read

you need somthing called a flex file.

You'll need a flash and a flex file. I've got both if anyone needs them, though are loads of links on where to get them on HowardForums.

You'll also need a data cable. You can get them on e-bay for around £3 + P&p. The ones that are compatible with V60s, etc are fine.

You'll also need to download a program called PST. This comes with the flashing software called Multiflash.

I updated my V600 software using it already. Only take about 10 minutes & it's amazingly easy!

Be warned, though, occasionally things do go wrong (like a power cut during the flashing process) and you could end up with worthless paper weight instead of a phone.

Rarely happens, just thought I'd let you know it was a possibility to remove any liability from me!

29-02-2004, 20:39	#1
The Bhoy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 154	Best Cheap Clamshell Camera Phone? Just wondering if everyone could give me some advice on the best (cheap) clamshell camera phone available? It's my sister's birthday coming up and I want to get her a new phone, but can't really afford to spend loads. Even if you can just give me suggestions on the phone to look for (instead of saying a specific place and price) that would help since I know a lot of places I can look, but just don't know what I'm looking for yet!

01-03-2004, 20:00	#2
Luke567 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wakefield Posts: 1,241	Re: Best Cheap Clamshell Camera Phone? Quote: Originally posted by The Bhoy Just wondering if everyone could give me some advice on the best (cheap) clamshell camera phone available? It's my sister's birthday coming up and I want to get her a new phone, but can't really afford to spend loads. Even if you can just give me suggestions on the phone to look for (instead of saying a specific place and price) that would help since I know a lot of places I can look, but just don't know what I'm looking for yet! "but can't really afford to spend loads" HAHAHA you had enough when u were buying about 5 for yourself ! Just give her one of your many phones.

01-03-2004, 20:03	#3
The Bhoy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 154	Re: Re: Best Cheap Clamshell Camera Phone? Quote: Originally posted by Luke567 "but can't really afford to spend loads" HAHAHA you had enough when u were buying about 5 for yourself ! Just give her one of your many phones. Hey, it wasn't five, it was only three! I sold one of them as well, so I've only got two now. I don't really fancy giving her a V600 or a P900...

01-03-2004, 21:49	#4
*dan* Posts: n/a	the moto v500 or v525 are cool.

01-03-2004, 23:53	#5
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	theres a cheap-ish sendo phone othere there. there is also te Samsung a800 that is £90 in V.Shop at the moment. (only thing is that both dont have a camera lol) the moto seems the best and then just upgrade the firmware to the v600 and then boom its a better phone

02-03-2004, 01:17	#6
cybersquatter Posts: n/a	There was a Sagem camera phone available on PAYG for 70 quid or less quite recently. Can't remember the model number, unfortunately.

02-03-2004, 18:42	#7
littlewhitey Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 858	MYX-6?

02-03-2004, 19:21	#8
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	he said clamshell

02-03-2004, 19:34	#9
The Bhoy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 154	The Samsung a800 could be a possibility, but I'm not sure I want to buy another Samsung after I got screwed over on their promotion... Any more suggestions are welcome!

02-03-2004, 20:18	#10
fletch Banned User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 669	Motorola v50. Top phone. moto v50

02-03-2004, 21:40	#11
*dan* Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally posted by PreZiCion theres a cheap-ish sendo phone othere there. there is also te Samsung a800 that is £90 in V.Shop at the moment. (only thing is that both dont have a camera lol) the moto seems the best and then just upgrade the firmware to the v600 and then boom its a better phone how do you update it?

02-03-2004, 23:04	#12
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	Quote: Originally posted by *dan* how do you update it? i have not tried it but i have read it here http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...hreadid=297649 theres a few pages but they are worth a good read you need somthing called a flex file.

03-03-2004, 16:54	#13
The Bhoy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 154	Quote: Originally posted by PreZiCion i have not tried it but i have read it here http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...hreadid=297649 theres a few pages but they are worth a good read you need somthing called a flex file. You'll need a flash and a flex file. I've got both if anyone needs them, though are loads of links on where to get them on HowardForums. You'll also need a data cable. You can get them on e-bay for around £3 + P&p. The ones that are compatible with V60s, etc are fine. You'll also need to download a program called PST. This comes with the flashing software called Multiflash. I updated my V600 software using it already. Only take about 10 minutes & it's amazingly easy! Be warned, though, occasionally things do go wrong (like a power cut during the flashing process) and you could end up with worthless paper weight instead of a phone. Rarely happens, just thought I'd let you know it was a possibility to remove any liability from me!

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