Which Manufacturer do You Prefer?

Beth Hart · 31-10-2004, 23:53

Poll as requested by imno12u.

Beth.

Mr Brightside · 01-11-2004, 00:31

Nokia - very reliable phones, if you drop them they still work!!!

and i should know the amount of times ive dropped mine!

AL

01-11-2004, 00:35

LOL I was about to post the exact same thing!!

Nokias bounce!!

(touch wood!)

Pingu · 01-11-2004, 12:56

I voted Nokia - I've had my problems, but on the whole they've been reliable phones. My work phone is a 6310i - it's at least 2 years old, been bashed about and constantly used, but still working great.
I'm probably going to so with the SonyEricsson P910i for my next phone though.

matty4donna · 01-11-2004, 13:12

Ive got a Nokia 6600 at the moment and love it to bits, its the best phone ive ever had.

However, I have voted for Siemens as I had the S25i, M35, C45, SL45 and S55 and every one of them was a workhorse and never gave me any problems. The phones themselves had an exceptionally user friendly interface interface and some of the later ones were actually quite as trendy as the Nokia's.

The biggest problem I have with Nokia's is that most are aimed towards kids, they used to cost the earth compared to other phones that beat them on everything, they are renowned for screen problems/faliures and they are just too late with new technologies on the majority of their phones (although this is starting to change now).

ScubaSteve21 · 01-11-2004, 13:42

Sony Ericsson by a mile, i used to have nokia phones but i got my first SE in the T68i and havent looked back since (now on the K700i). Sony Ericsson is by far the best!

Thanhuk · 01-11-2004, 18:35

Siemens anyday.

Ive had a Siemens C35i
Siemens A50 and now the Siemens C62.

Excellent.
thanh

prking · 01-11-2004, 19:44

I've had various phones over the years, but without a doubt Nokia have the best firmware. Its easy to understand and consistent.

My Motorola v600 is a great phone but the software is hopelessly inconsistent. (For example, sometimes the left softkey is cancel/exit and the right is Yes/Ok/Done. Sometimes though its the other way around!) Its as though the different parts of the software were written by different people.)

purple_smarties · 01-11-2004, 19:55

nokia, but that may change soon especially with the release of the new motorola phone

imno12u · 01-11-2004, 20:16

Nokia phones usually have one downfall that ruins the phone for me
small screen/no wap/poor ringtones/overpriced/short battery life/large phone size/large phone mass/ridiculously small keys/unresponsive keys
But the big one that gets to me, is the fact that once you buy one of their phones there is another phone with the same looks or software or functions but one better released only weeks to months later.
Best example would be the entire 30-series and 68-series.

I voted Sony Ericsson purely because they're the only other manufacturer I've had and they were much better. Everything was very simple to set up and the features are out of this world and that's on my old T310. Free games, pictures and ringtones from the wapsite, loud ringer and just little things which make your day like being able to play games while being in a call.

The next best netork in my eyes Motorola. The other big three, Nokia, Samsung and Siemens release too many phones too quickly.

ian_uk · 01-11-2004, 21:00

I've had my Siemens A55 for over a year now. It's been dropped countless times (sometimes from great height and force) and it's still working perfectly! I've not had any other mobile phone but my Siemens is very nice

Steven L Hunter · 01-11-2004, 21:46

I had to vote Nokia as I had problems with NEC, Sony Ericsson and the Siemens i had wasn't that good although Motorola was good but still had to say Nokia.

Chris S · 01-11-2004, 21:58

I'm more than happy with the Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones i've had but i've got the LG U8120 now and if 3 bring out the LG U8150 or better, I doubt i'll look back.

Steven L Hunter · 01-11-2004, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris S

I'm more than happy with the Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones i've had but i've got the LG U8120 now and if 3 bring out the LG U8150 or better, I doubt i'll look back.

Do you know if the LG U8120 can be unlocked to all networks?

0piumDea1er · 02-11-2004, 20:05

I voted Sony, I really really don't like Nokia. I've had around 10 phones in my time, only one of them is a Nokia

Alex Young · 02-11-2004, 21:45

Nokia's are built like bricks but for a phone with decent size and features with good quality you must go for a Sagem. The latest Nokia's (ie 7600) have good quality pictures but are huge phones. Whereas the Sagem myx-7 for example is a decent size with good quality pictures and video clips.

Sagem gets my vote.

Pingu · 02-11-2004, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Young

Nokia's are built like bricks but for a phone with decent size and features with good quality you must go for a Sagem. The latest Nokia's (ie 7600) have good quality pictures but are huge phones. Whereas the Sagem myx-7 for example is a decent size with good quality pictures and video clips.

Sagem gets my vote.

You're not comparing like with like.
The 7600 is a 3G phone - the Myx7 is a mid-range 2.5G - probably most comparible to the 6610i - which is the same size or smaller

iDan · 02-11-2004, 22:56

Another Sagem vote here.

thewilks · 02-11-2004, 23:32

My last Nokia was the 7110 Matrix thingy, had Sony/Sony Ericsson since. I will never look back.

SE through and through.

K700i next week

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MDX · 03-11-2004, 00:00

Sony Ericsson beats the rest hands down in terms of style and fuctions.

i love my SE phones and will never go back to Nokia.

Examinus · 03-11-2004, 10:16

My friend once ate a nokia 5510 (yes ate, i have the video. well, chewed it atleast). It was very hard to do - everybody tried to break it and even throwing it really really hard onto a concrete floor only just smashed it. It was one sturdy phone.

I have had a 3650 for about 18 months now and the only damage is a few scratches on the screen cover (that isnt a nokia). I'm amazed that even after how i use it the camera lense doesnt even have one scratch on it. Brilliant.

I voted for Nokia.

Pingu · 03-11-2004, 13:36

The screen for my 6600 is VERY tough - it's the only phone I've had that doesn't have a scratch on it (I had one for 9 months before the vibrator motor stopped working - but Orange replaced it).

MDX · 03-11-2004, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pingu

The screen for my 6600 is VERY tough - it's the only phone I've had that doesn't have a scratch on it (I had one for 9 months before the vibrator motor stopped working - but Orange replaced it).

been over using the vibrator motor eh

Alex Young · 03-11-2004, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDX

been over using the vibrator motor eh

I knew someone was going to say something like that

03-11-2004, 21:35

I voted for Sony Ericsson. I've mainly had Nokias in the past, but my new Sony Ericsson S700i beats every other phone I've ever used.

View Poll Results: Which Manufacturer do You Prefer?
Alcatel	0	0%
LG	7	1.19%
Motorola	48	8.14%
NEC	6	1.02%
Nokia	255	43.22%
Panasonic	4	0.68%
Philips	1	0.17%
Sagem	13	2.20%
Samsung	58	9.83%
Siemens	21	3.56%
Sharp	6	1.02%
Sony Ericsson	158	26.78%
Other	13	2.20%
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31-10-2004, 23:53	#1
Beth Hart Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 5,212	Which Manufacturer do You Prefer? Poll as requested by imno12u. Beth.

01-11-2004, 00:31	#2
Mr Brightside Banned User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 590	Nokia - very reliable phones, if you drop them they still work!!! and i should know the amount of times ive dropped mine! AL

01-11-2004, 00:35	#3
Vodka Squirrel Posts: n/a	LOL I was about to post the exact same thing!! Nokias bounce!! (touch wood!)

01-11-2004, 12:56	#4
Pingu Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 10,529	I voted Nokia - I've had my problems, but on the whole they've been reliable phones. My work phone is a 6310i - it's at least 2 years old, been bashed about and constantly used, but still working great. I'm probably going to so with the SonyEricsson P910i for my next phone though.

01-11-2004, 13:12	#5
matty4donna Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wirral, UK Posts: 478	Ive got a Nokia 6600 at the moment and love it to bits, its the best phone ive ever had. However, I have voted for Siemens as I had the S25i, M35, C45, SL45 and S55 and every one of them was a workhorse and never gave me any problems. The phones themselves had an exceptionally user friendly interface interface and some of the later ones were actually quite as trendy as the Nokia's. The biggest problem I have with Nokia's is that most are aimed towards kids, they used to cost the earth compared to other phones that beat them on everything, they are renowned for screen problems/faliures and they are just too late with new technologies on the majority of their phones (although this is starting to change now).

01-11-2004, 13:42	#6
ScubaSteve21 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kingdom of Fife Posts: 2,847	Sony Ericsson by a mile, i used to have nokia phones but i got my first SE in the T68i and havent looked back since (now on the K700i). Sony Ericsson is by far the best!

01-11-2004, 18:35	#7
Thanhuk Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,312	Siemens anyday. Ive had a Siemens C35i Siemens A50 and now the Siemens C62. Excellent. thanh

01-11-2004, 19:44	#8
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	I've had various phones over the years, but without a doubt Nokia have the best firmware. Its easy to understand and consistent. My Motorola v600 is a great phone but the software is hopelessly inconsistent. (For example, sometimes the left softkey is cancel/exit and the right is Yes/Ok/Done. Sometimes though its the other way around!) Its as though the different parts of the software were written by different people.)

01-11-2004, 19:55	#9
purple_smarties Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 432	nokia, but that may change soon especially with the release of the new motorola phone

01-11-2004, 20:16	#10
imno12u Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 7,080	Nokia phones usually have one downfall that ruins the phone for me small screen/no wap/poor ringtones/overpriced/short battery life/large phone size/large phone mass/ridiculously small keys/unresponsive keys But the big one that gets to me, is the fact that once you buy one of their phones there is another phone with the same looks or software or functions but one better released only weeks to months later. Best example would be the entire 30-series and 68-series. I voted Sony Ericsson purely because they're the only other manufacturer I've had and they were much better. Everything was very simple to set up and the features are out of this world and that's on my old T310. Free games, pictures and ringtones from the wapsite, loud ringer and just little things which make your day like being able to play games while being in a call. The next best netork in my eyes Motorola. The other big three, Nokia, Samsung and Siemens release too many phones too quickly.

01-11-2004, 21:00	#11
ian_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Leamington Spa, UK Posts: 1,123	I've had my Siemens A55 for over a year now. It's been dropped countless times (sometimes from great height and force) and it's still working perfectly! I've not had any other mobile phone but my Siemens is very nice

01-11-2004, 21:46	#12
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	I had to vote Nokia as I had problems with NEC, Sony Ericsson and the Siemens i had wasn't that good although Motorola was good but still had to say Nokia.

01-11-2004, 21:58	#13
Chris S Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 244	I'm more than happy with the Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones i've had but i've got the LG U8120 now and if 3 bring out the LG U8150 or better, I doubt i'll look back.

01-11-2004, 22:16	#14
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris S I'm more than happy with the Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones i've had but i've got the LG U8120 now and if 3 bring out the LG U8150 or better, I doubt i'll look back. Do you know if the LG U8120 can be unlocked to all networks?

02-11-2004, 20:05	#15
0piumDea1er Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,723	I voted Sony, I really really don't like Nokia. I've had around 10 phones in my time, only one of them is a Nokia

02-11-2004, 21:45	#16
Alex Young Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,800	Nokia's are built like bricks but for a phone with decent size and features with good quality you must go for a Sagem. The latest Nokia's (ie 7600) have good quality pictures but are huge phones. Whereas the Sagem myx-7 for example is a decent size with good quality pictures and video clips. Sagem gets my vote.

02-11-2004, 22:15	#17
Pingu Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 10,529	Quote: Originally Posted by Alex Young Nokia's are built like bricks but for a phone with decent size and features with good quality you must go for a Sagem. The latest Nokia's (ie 7600) have good quality pictures but are huge phones. Whereas the Sagem myx-7 for example is a decent size with good quality pictures and video clips. Sagem gets my vote. You're not comparing like with like. The 7600 is a 3G phone - the Myx7 is a mid-range 2.5G - probably most comparible to the 6610i - which is the same size or smaller

02-11-2004, 22:56	#18
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Another Sagem vote here.

02-11-2004, 23:32	#19
thewilks Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Belmont Posts: 244	My last Nokia was the 7110 Matrix thingy, had Sony/Sony Ericsson since. I will never look back. SE through and through. K700i next week .

03-11-2004, 00:00	#20
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	Sony Ericsson beats the rest hands down in terms of style and fuctions. i love my SE phones and will never go back to Nokia.

03-11-2004, 10:16	#21
Examinus Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 16,994	My friend once ate a nokia 5510 (yes ate, i have the video. well, chewed it atleast). It was very hard to do - everybody tried to break it and even throwing it really really hard onto a concrete floor only just smashed it. It was one sturdy phone. I have had a 3650 for about 18 months now and the only damage is a few scratches on the screen cover (that isnt a nokia). I'm amazed that even after how i use it the camera lense doesnt even have one scratch on it. Brilliant. I voted for Nokia.

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03-11-2004, 13:36	#22
Pingu Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 10,529	The screen for my 6600 is VERY tough - it's the only phone I've had that doesn't have a scratch on it (I had one for 9 months before the vibrator motor stopped working - but Orange replaced it).

03-11-2004, 14:15	#23
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	Quote: Originally Posted by Pingu The screen for my 6600 is VERY tough - it's the only phone I've had that doesn't have a scratch on it (I had one for 9 months before the vibrator motor stopped working - but Orange replaced it). been over using the vibrator motor eh

03-11-2004, 21:16	#24
Alex Young Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,800	Quote: Originally Posted by MDX been over using the vibrator motor eh I knew someone was going to say something like that

03-11-2004, 21:35	#25
cute chick Posts: n/a	I voted for Sony Ericsson. I've mainly had Nokias in the past, but my new Sony Ericsson S700i beats every other phone I've ever used.