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Android Phones around £100 ??
Can anyone recommend the best? So far looked at the HTC Wildfire, Samsung Wave II and the Samsung Galaxy Y but they are either out of stock everywhere or I find bad reviews. It's just really for my dad for xmas, a 'starter' smartphone to give him something to occupy his time (mum is desperate for something to occupy his time!!!)
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What about the Orange San Francisco? That was getting good reviews on release - I seem to recall that spec-wise it wasn't far off the Wildfire.
You could also go second hand - I've seen Desires for £120ish. |
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Latest Galaxy from Samsung the Galaxy Y £99 Carphone warehouse......A lot of reviews are by people who have the top phones and find the cheaper ones lacking. It should be fine for a new or light user.
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Orange Monte Carlo is £119. Better in every respect compared to those you mention but at the moment it can't be unlocked if that is a problem. (Well you need to wait three months before Orange will give you the code).
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galaxy mini. underv£100 on orsnge
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Can anyone recommend the best? So far looked at the HTC Wildfire, Samsung Wave II and the Samsung Galaxy Y but they are either out of stock everywhere or I find bad reviews. It's just really for my dad for xmas, a 'starter' smartphone to give him something to occupy his time (mum is desperate for something to occupy his time!!!)
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If you don't mind buying second hand you could pick up the SE X10 Mini for around that price. If you're willing to up your budget a little bit you can buy them brand new for around £150. My mum has one and it suits her needs perfectly as a light user.
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Samsung Galaxy Europa aavailable on PAYG in Carphone for £49
I've got one on a contract - good starter Android phone although the screen is a little small Mine runs on Android 2.2 which I believe ironed out all of the problems. Don't know if they are still being sold with 2.1 |
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Gala..._sim_sbs_ce_18
This is a shade over £100 but looks pretty good. SIM free too so you can use it on any network. Full Specs here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i5800_galaxy_3-3395.php |
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san francisco a decent phone. can pick them up on ebay now cheap with 2.3 installed
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sorry to hijack the thread but i'm looking at getting something in a similat price range, maybe more to cover things like the Wildfire s and Galaxy Ace..but this will be my first smartphone experience so i'm wondering would those phones (or any for that matter) be easy enough to use and get into for a smartphone/andriod beginner?
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Ordered the Orange Monte Carlo, screen size will be ideal for him and great reviews
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san francisco a decent phone. can pick them up on ebay now cheap with 2.3 installed
I've been looking for a decent one on eBay for a bargain price for a while. |
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Ordered the Orange Monte Carlo, screen size will be ideal for him and great reviews
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Only if they are scratched or faulty, otherwise expect to pay the same or more than they were selling for at the start of the year.
I've been looking for a decent one on eBay for a bargain price for a while. |
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