My new phone - you decide!

Callie Rawston · 18-10-2009, 23:15

Hiya
I am due to get an upgrade this week on orange. I have looked at the phones in store and came up with four that I quite liked the look of, but reviews are mixed on the net.
Does anyone have any positive / negative experiences of these four or looking at what I want from a phone have a suggestion as to which one is best?

My four phones are:
Samsung Jet s8000
Tocco Ultra
Blackberry Pearl
Samsung S5600

What I want from a phone is decent internet access to facebook and twitter, ability to text quickly without too much faffing around (!), decent organiser / calender and easy to use applications and menus.

Can anyone help me decide?
Also, if anyone has an alternative suggestion for a phone I would be willing to change my choices! I'm used to Samsungs, but I could be persuaded elsewhere!

Thank you!!!

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Mystic Eddy · 18-10-2009, 23:28

Does the iPhone not appeal to you? I know it's not out yet, but it shouldn't be long until details are announced, and I'd say it meets your requirements.
A friend of mine has the Jet and is very happy with it, although they just you the phone features, so unable to advise on organiser apps etc.

Callie Rawston · 18-10-2009, 23:36

I've never really "got" the appeal of the iPhone. I mean, I have nothing against Apple, have always had an iPod etc, but think the iPhone is somewhat overrated from what friends who own one have said.

However, thanks for input re Jet. I do like the look of that phone.

Aye Up · 19-10-2009, 02:58

Since you're considering a Samsung Jet I would have a look at the HTC Hero if I were you a beautiful device if I am honest. Knocks spots off the jet.

As for Blackberry much as I love it, it hasn't quite refined the Facebook or Twitter experience too good as yet.

fmradiotuner1 · 19-10-2009, 11:20

Also check out the Nokia N900 and N97 the N97 is the same price as the jet on threes web site so is a better offer and can be get on a £15 to £20 PM plane with the phone cost at £146 for 200 mins and text.

Mystic Eddy · 19-10-2009, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmradiotuner1

Also check out the Nokia N900 and N97 the N97 is the same price as the jet on threes web site so is a better offer and can be get on a £15 to £20 PM plane with the phone cost at £146 for 200 mins and text.

Isn't the N97 a bit of a limp wristed effort, though?

dontpannic · 19-10-2009, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic Eddy

Isn't the N97 a bit of a limp wristed effort, though?

limp-wristed is a massive understatement.

EmbEn · 19-10-2009, 18:22

HTC Hero. Brilliant phone.
Great for the internet and has facebook integrated into the phone so you can link your contacts with their facebook account to get all the updates and photos quickly and easily.
Easy, stylish menu. You choose what to have in each screen.

Callie Rawston · 19-10-2009, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

Since you're considering a Samsung Jet I would have a look at the HTC Hero if I were you a beautiful device if I am honest. Knocks spots off the jet.

As for Blackberry much as I love it, it hasn't quite refined the Facebook or Twitter experience too good as yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmbEn

HTC Hero. Brilliant phone.
Great for the internet and has facebook integrated into the phone so you can link your contacts with their facebook account to get all the updates and photos quickly and easily.
Easy, stylish menu. You choose what to have in each screen.

Sounds like the HTC Hero could be a good bet. I've googled it as I had never heard this of this phone before, looks swish. Like the sound of facebook being integrated into phone also - mainly cos I am seriously addicted.

Thank you all for your help. Am making the phone call tomorrow, so if anyone else has any suggestions or comments I'd be pleased to hear them.

xx

Callie Rawston · 23-10-2009, 01:24

Hey, just to say I now have my shiny new HTV Hero in a graphite colour and I love it. The phone is amazing, so thank you so much for the recommendation.
I've spent all evening setting it up perfectly so am smiling now!

Thank you!

18-10-2009, 23:15	#1
Callie Rawston Guest Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 47	My new phone - you decide! Hiya I am due to get an upgrade this week on orange. I have looked at the phones in store and came up with four that I quite liked the look of, but reviews are mixed on the net. Does anyone have any positive / negative experiences of these four or looking at what I want from a phone have a suggestion as to which one is best? My four phones are: Samsung Jet s8000 Tocco Ultra Blackberry Pearl Samsung S5600 What I want from a phone is decent internet access to facebook and twitter, ability to text quickly without too much faffing around (!), decent organiser / calender and easy to use applications and menus. Can anyone help me decide? Also, if anyone has an alternative suggestion for a phone I would be willing to change my choices! I'm used to Samsungs, but I could be persuaded elsewhere! Thank you!!! )

18-10-2009, 23:28	#2
Mystic Eddy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,885	Does the iPhone not appeal to you? I know it's not out yet, but it shouldn't be long until details are announced, and I'd say it meets your requirements. A friend of mine has the Jet and is very happy with it, although they just you the phone features, so unable to advise on organiser apps etc.

18-10-2009, 23:36	#3
Callie Rawston Guest Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 47	I've never really "got" the appeal of the iPhone. I mean, I have nothing against Apple, have always had an iPod etc, but think the iPhone is somewhat overrated from what friends who own one have said. However, thanks for input re Jet. I do like the look of that phone.

19-10-2009, 02:58	#4
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Since you're considering a Samsung Jet I would have a look at the HTC Hero if I were you a beautiful device if I am honest. Knocks spots off the jet. As for Blackberry much as I love it, it hasn't quite refined the Facebook or Twitter experience too good as yet.

19-10-2009, 11:20	#5
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TheEssexSunshineCoast Clacton Posts: 15,220	Also check out the Nokia N900 and N97 the N97 is the same price as the jet on threes web site so is a better offer and can be get on a £15 to £20 PM plane with the phone cost at £146 for 200 mins and text.

19-10-2009, 12:08	#6
Mystic Eddy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,885	Quote: Originally Posted by fmradiotuner1 Also check out the Nokia N900 and N97 the N97 is the same price as the jet on threes web site so is a better offer and can be get on a £15 to £20 PM plane with the phone cost at £146 for 200 mins and text. Isn't the N97 a bit of a limp wristed effort, though?

19-10-2009, 12:13	#7
dontpannic Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 2,344	Quote: Originally Posted by Mystic Eddy Isn't the N97 a bit of a limp wristed effort, though? limp-wristed is a massive understatement.

19-10-2009, 18:22	#8
EmbEn Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cheshire Posts: 750	HTC Hero. Brilliant phone. Great for the internet and has facebook integrated into the phone so you can link your contacts with their facebook account to get all the updates and photos quickly and easily. Easy, stylish menu. You choose what to have in each screen.

19-10-2009, 21:03	#9
Callie Rawston Guest Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 47	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up Since you're considering a Samsung Jet I would have a look at the HTC Hero if I were you a beautiful device if I am honest. Knocks spots off the jet. As for Blackberry much as I love it, it hasn't quite refined the Facebook or Twitter experience too good as yet. Quote: Originally Posted by EmbEn HTC Hero. Brilliant phone. Great for the internet and has facebook integrated into the phone so you can link your contacts with their facebook account to get all the updates and photos quickly and easily. Easy, stylish menu. You choose what to have in each screen. Sounds like the HTC Hero could be a good bet. I've googled it as I had never heard this of this phone before, looks swish. Like the sound of facebook being integrated into phone also - mainly cos I am seriously addicted. Thank you all for your help. Am making the phone call tomorrow, so if anyone else has any suggestions or comments I'd be pleased to hear them. xx

23-10-2009, 01:24	#10
Callie Rawston Guest Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 47	Hey, just to say I now have my shiny new HTV Hero in a graphite colour and I love it. The phone is amazing, so thank you so much for the recommendation. I've spent all evening setting it up perfectly so am smiling now! Thank you!

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