Why did you choose your phone?

BOOTHY2905 · 24-05-2011, 07:01

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I've no idea. It deletes stuff I'm not trying/don't want to delete, the internet connection is woeful at best, signal is rubbish, I could go on...everyone else I know who has one loves it. I think I've just been unlucky with tbh. I'll try an iPhone until my contract is up, and if I don't like that I'm going back to Windows Mobile.

Signal may have nothing to do with the handset, The internet connection wireless and 3G is excellent and is definitely the best phone on the market for browsing.

Awshum-Yawn · 24-05-2011, 09:13

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Originally Posted by clonmult

Whats wrong with it?

Most colleagues seem to be happy with their Desires/HDs, only one has moved to the iPhone, and that was really only for the keyboard.

There's an App for that!

I think I saw a keyboard on the Market the other day that declared to make your keyboard like the iPhone's.....

TheBigM · 24-05-2011, 09:15

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Originally Posted by flyingv

I've no idea. It deletes stuff I'm not trying/don't want to delete, the internet connection is woeful at best, signal is rubbish, I could go on...everyone else I know who has one loves it. I think I've just been unlucky with tbh. I'll try an iPhone until my contract is up, and if I don't like that I'm going back to Windows Mobile.

You'd be better off going to Windows Phone than Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile is a dead OS.

Anika Hanson · 24-05-2011, 09:46

iPhone 4.

I picked it because I'd previously had an iPhone 3G and liked it so much that I decided to upgrade to the next model. If I'm happy with something I'll stick with it. I'd had a blackberry and windows phone in the past and didn't want one again. The OH had an android phone which I'd used and so knew I didn't want an android. So not only was I happy to continue with an iPhone, I also knew I didn't want any of the other leading smart phone brands.

flyingv · 24-05-2011, 14:15

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Originally Posted by BOOTHY2905

Signal may have nothing to do with the handset, The internet connection wireless and 3G is excellent and is definitely the best phone on the market for browsing.

Ok, granted the signal could just be where I live. However, the bit in bold maybe true for you, but is not the case for me and never has been in the 12 months I've had the stupid thing. And how do you account for it deleting contacts/whole text threads that I have NOT deleted myself?

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Originally Posted by TheBigM

You'd be better off going to Windows Phone than Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile is a dead OS.

Sorry, that's what I meant

The Lib · 24-05-2011, 15:58

Nokia N8

Was looking to upgrade my ageing N95 and my iPod had seen better days so decided I wanted something that could replace both of them so just made a list of the things I wanted on it and thats what I came up with it. The things I were looking for are

Touch screen
N wifi
Good still camera
HD video camera
Satnav
Radio receiver and transmitter
Lots of storage for music and videos
Bluetooth
Web browser
Email client

Come across a few problems since getting it like, crashing when playing audiobooks (only use this at home anyway so just keep my old ipod at home for that), Ovi Maps not sending Satnav instructions over bluetooth to my helmet (Sygic can so it's not a problem now), music player doesn't have separate lists for Albums and Artists

ram jam · 24-05-2011, 16:09

iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get.

Soundbox · 24-05-2011, 16:27

Ericsson PH337. A well designed and functional phone that also is great for texting. The main things that drew me to it are: LED 'text arrived' flashing light (if I miss the beep), display that is on and clear all the time, even backlighting, smaller than the other phones on offer, designed by B&O and made in Sweeden, good car kit and hands free options.

scorpionatthepc · 24-05-2011, 16:58

I got the htc wildfire on my 2 year contract originally and I liked it but wasn't sure if it was a phone I wanted to keep for 2 years so sold it and bought the htc desire and will be keeping it until september next year.

Lurkalot · 24-05-2011, 19:17

LG Optimus 7

After messing about with my daughters HTC Wildfire I thought wow these smart phones are great I want one, I was going to get an Android based phone or a Blackberry but after spotting the Optimus I asked to have a play with it and was blown away by the ease of use and the intuitive and fast OS, I love it.

BOOTHY2905 · 24-05-2011, 19:20

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Originally Posted by ram jam

iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get.

Not if you wanna use it for email's it isn't.
Not if you wanna Bluetooth it isn't
Not if you wanna customise it isn't
Not if you want to hold it while making a call

To name a few. Best on the market yeah yeah!! Depends what you need it for in the end.

fmradiotuner1 · 24-05-2011, 19:58

I got an N900 over a year ago but am still happy with it although it is getting on a bit now.
But main reason was for Internet access and for £15 a month I have 300 mins talk and 300 test + T Mobile web and walk and can use the phone to connect the laptop to 3G as well.

Stiggles · 24-05-2011, 21:33

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Originally Posted by ram jam

iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get.

It has never even been close to the best phone you can get. Not even when it was released.

IvanIV · 24-05-2011, 21:41

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Originally Posted by ram jam

iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get.

Not me, you.

clonmult · 25-05-2011, 08:18

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Originally Posted by BOOTHY2905

Not if you wanna use it for email's it isn't.
Not if you wanna Bluetooth it isn't
Not if you wanna customise it isn't
Not if you want to hold it while making a call

To name a few. Best on the market yeah yeah!! Depends what you need it for in the end.

Absolutely, I'd also add "If you want a camera that gives an accurate rendition of colours".

Definitely not the best phone out there, although no problems at all with anyone liking it (or any other phone for that matter).

ACU · 25-05-2011, 11:13

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Originally Posted by BOOTHY2905

Not if you wanna use it for email's it isn't.
Not if you wanna Bluetooth it isn't
Not if you wanna customise it isn't
Not if you want to hold it while making a call

To name a few. Best on the market yeah yeah!! Depends what you need it for in the end.

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Originally Posted by clonmult

Absolutely, I'd also add "If you want a camera that gives an accurate rendition of colours".

Definitely not the best phone out there, although no problems at all with anyone liking it (or any other phone for that matter).

It is the best phone....its got a half eaten apple thingy on it and its got facetime. It also now comes in white...oh my god

alanwarwic · 25-05-2011, 11:44

Bought the San Francisco for the high resolution screen.

Mildly stupid really considering a 3.5" high res screen is far too small for web browsing unless zoom is activated. At least there was no better choice at that price level but WTH did they not make it 4 or 4.2 inch?

ram jam · 25-05-2011, 14:09

easy

Gusto Brunt · 25-05-2011, 14:41

My phone was the cheapest in the shop. I make calls on it and I receive calls.

That's all it does.

I don't text or use it for anything else.

Quickblood · 25-05-2011, 15:14

I wanted Android and the HTC Desire was about as slick as any phone could be. Plus it won Phone of the year.

I'm still really pleased with it but I gotta admit 9 months on I'm pining for a Desire HD or a Dell Streak, I want a bigger screen.

Stiggles · 25-05-2011, 15:16

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Originally Posted by ram jam

easy

Yes, it appears you are.

Stiggles · 25-05-2011, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Quickblood

I wanted Android and the HTC Desire was about as slick as any phone could be. Plus it won Phone of the year.

I'm still really pleased with it but I gotta admit 9 months on I'm pining for a Desire HD or a Dell Streak, I want a bigger screen.

I have the desire HD running a custom made Rom pinched from the HTC Sensation Dual core and its absolutely superb! Sense 3.0 is stunning.

But i chose the Desire HD for its screen size and because it runs Android so easy to get it the way i want.

len112 · 25-05-2011, 16:31

I have a Satio that runs symbian (I think) bought primarily for the camera xenon flash etc .It's a bit old in the tooth now .Am thinking of getting an android phone next time .Hopefully with easy texting and calendar functions which is my primary need .

pixel_pixel · 26-05-2011, 21:55

Moved from a Nokia to a HTC phone. Liked the fact that it would work well with Google Mail etc.

Nokia seemed tired and did not relate to the needs I had/have.

Never looked back

TheMiz · 26-05-2011, 21:58

Blackberry Torch. Bought it because I love the features and how the phone looks. Not regretted it once.

24-05-2011, 07:01	#51
BOOTHY2905 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,512	Quote: Originally Posted by flyingv I've no idea. It deletes stuff I'm not trying/don't want to delete, the internet connection is woeful at best, signal is rubbish, I could go on...everyone else I know who has one loves it. I think I've just been unlucky with tbh. I'll try an iPhone until my contract is up, and if I don't like that I'm going back to Windows Mobile. Signal may have nothing to do with the handset, The internet connection wireless and 3G is excellent and is definitely the best phone on the market for browsing.

24-05-2011, 09:13	#52
Awshum-Yawn Guest Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,651	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult Whats wrong with it? Most colleagues seem to be happy with their Desires/HDs, only one has moved to the iPhone, and that was really only for the keyboard. There's an App for that! I think I saw a keyboard on the Market the other day that declared to make your keyboard like the iPhone's.....

24-05-2011, 09:15	#53
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Quote: Originally Posted by flyingv I've no idea. It deletes stuff I'm not trying/don't want to delete, the internet connection is woeful at best, signal is rubbish, I could go on...everyone else I know who has one loves it. I think I've just been unlucky with tbh. I'll try an iPhone until my contract is up, and if I don't like that I'm going back to Windows Mobile. You'd be better off going to Windows Phone than Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile is a dead OS.

24-05-2011, 09:46	#54
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	iPhone 4. I picked it because I'd previously had an iPhone 3G and liked it so much that I decided to upgrade to the next model. If I'm happy with something I'll stick with it. I'd had a blackberry and windows phone in the past and didn't want one again. The OH had an android phone which I'd used and so knew I didn't want an android. So not only was I happy to continue with an iPhone, I also knew I didn't want any of the other leading smart phone brands.

24-05-2011, 14:15	#55
flyingv Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,750	Quote: Originally Posted by BOOTHY2905 Signal may have nothing to do with the handset, The internet connection wireless and 3G is excellent and is definitely the best phone on the market for browsing. Ok, granted the signal could just be where I live. However, the bit in bold maybe true for you, but is not the case for me and never has been in the 12 months I've had the stupid thing. And how do you account for it deleting contacts/whole text threads that I have NOT deleted myself? Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM You'd be better off going to Windows Phone than Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile is a dead OS. Sorry, that's what I meant

24-05-2011, 15:58	#56
The Lib Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 37	Nokia N8 Was looking to upgrade my ageing N95 and my iPod had seen better days so decided I wanted something that could replace both of them so just made a list of the things I wanted on it and thats what I came up with it. The things I were looking for are Touch screen N wifi Good still camera HD video camera Satnav Radio receiver and transmitter Lots of storage for music and videos Bluetooth Web browser Email client Come across a few problems since getting it like, crashing when playing audiobooks (only use this at home anyway so just keep my old ipod at home for that), Ovi Maps not sending Satnav instructions over bluetooth to my helmet (Sygic can so it's not a problem now), music player doesn't have separate lists for Albums and Artists

24-05-2011, 16:09	#57
ram jam Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 272	iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get.

24-05-2011, 16:27	#58
Soundbox Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The garden of earthly delights Posts: 4,509	Ericsson PH337. A well designed and functional phone that also is great for texting. The main things that drew me to it are: LED 'text arrived' flashing light (if I miss the beep), display that is on and clear all the time, even backlighting, smaller than the other phones on offer, designed by B&O and made in Sweeden, good car kit and hands free options.

24-05-2011, 16:58	#59
scorpionatthepc Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North West England Posts: 3,625	I got the htc wildfire on my 2 year contract originally and I liked it but wasn't sure if it was a phone I wanted to keep for 2 years so sold it and bought the htc desire and will be keeping it until september next year.

24-05-2011, 19:17	#60
Lurkalot Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,449	LG Optimus 7 After messing about with my daughters HTC Wildfire I thought wow these smart phones are great I want one, I was going to get an Android based phone or a Blackberry but after spotting the Optimus I asked to have a play with it and was blown away by the ease of use and the intuitive and fast OS, I love it.

24-05-2011, 19:20	#61
BOOTHY2905 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,512	Quote: Originally Posted by ram jam iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get. Not if you wanna use it for email's it isn't. Not if you wanna Bluetooth it isn't Not if you wanna customise it isn't Not if you want to hold it while making a call To name a few. Best on the market yeah yeah!! Depends what you need it for in the end.

24-05-2011, 19:58	#62
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TheEssexSunshineCoast Clacton Posts: 15,220	I got an N900 over a year ago but am still happy with it although it is getting on a bit now. But main reason was for Internet access and for £15 a month I have 300 mins talk and 300 test + T Mobile web and walk and can use the phone to connect the laptop to 3G as well.

24-05-2011, 21:33	#63
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by ram jam iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get. It has never even been close to the best phone you can get. Not even when it was released.

24-05-2011, 21:41	#64
IvanIV Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25,199	Quote: Originally Posted by ram jam iphone 4 because its the best phone you can get. Not me, you.

25-05-2011, 08:18	#65
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by BOOTHY2905 Not if you wanna use it for email's it isn't. Not if you wanna Bluetooth it isn't Not if you wanna customise it isn't Not if you want to hold it while making a call To name a few. Best on the market yeah yeah!! Depends what you need it for in the end. Absolutely, I'd also add "If you want a camera that gives an accurate rendition of colours". Definitely not the best phone out there, although no problems at all with anyone liking it (or any other phone for that matter).

25-05-2011, 11:13	#66
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	Quote: Originally Posted by BOOTHY2905 Not if you wanna use it for email's it isn't. Not if you wanna Bluetooth it isn't Not if you wanna customise it isn't Not if you want to hold it while making a call To name a few. Best on the market yeah yeah!! Depends what you need it for in the end. Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult Absolutely, I'd also add "If you want a camera that gives an accurate rendition of colours". Definitely not the best phone out there, although no problems at all with anyone liking it (or any other phone for that matter). It is the best phone....its got a half eaten apple thingy on it and its got facetime. It also now comes in white...oh my god

25-05-2011, 11:44	#67
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Bought the San Francisco for the high resolution screen. Mildly stupid really considering a 3.5" high res screen is far too small for web browsing unless zoom is activated. At least there was no better choice at that price level but WTH did they not make it 4 or 4.2 inch?

25-05-2011, 14:09	#68
ram jam Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 272	easy

25-05-2011, 14:41	#69
Gusto Brunt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 11,525	My phone was the cheapest in the shop. I make calls on it and I receive calls. That's all it does. I don't text or use it for anything else.

25-05-2011, 15:14	#70
Quickblood Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 1,050	I wanted Android and the HTC Desire was about as slick as any phone could be. Plus it won Phone of the year. I'm still really pleased with it but I gotta admit 9 months on I'm pining for a Desire HD or a Dell Streak, I want a bigger screen.

25-05-2011, 15:16	#71
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by ram jam easy Yes, it appears you are.

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Why did you choose your phone?

25-05-2011, 15:18	#72
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Quickblood I wanted Android and the HTC Desire was about as slick as any phone could be. Plus it won Phone of the year. I'm still really pleased with it but I gotta admit 9 months on I'm pining for a Desire HD or a Dell Streak, I want a bigger screen. I have the desire HD running a custom made Rom pinched from the HTC Sensation Dual core and its absolutely superb! Sense 3.0 is stunning. But i chose the Desire HD for its screen size and because it runs Android so easy to get it the way i want.

25-05-2011, 16:31	#73
len112 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,943	I have a Satio that runs symbian (I think) bought primarily for the camera xenon flash etc .It's a bit old in the tooth now .Am thinking of getting an android phone next time .Hopefully with easy texting and calendar functions which is my primary need .

26-05-2011, 21:55	#74
pixel_pixel Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,684	Moved from a Nokia to a HTC phone. Liked the fact that it would work well with Google Mail etc. Nokia seemed tired and did not relate to the needs I had/have. Never looked back

26-05-2011, 21:58	#75
TheMiz Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 105	Blackberry Torch. Bought it because I love the features and how the phone looks. Not regretted it once.