Recommend me a smartphone

tinshed · 31-01-2013, 19:42

Looking for a phone which uses android either brand new or 2nd hand. I've got around £200 to spend, I really haven't got a clue as to what's good and what's not. Ideas please folks.

finbaar · 31-01-2013, 19:56

Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store.

neo_wales · 31-01-2013, 20:00

I'll get the popcorn for this thread lol

Tall Paul · 31-01-2013, 20:04

I would recommend the Nokia lumia 800 as its fast, good apps, touch screen sensitive and very quick. Also it has the option of personalising it as well, by creating it the way you want it. Also if you have an iPod touch you can tether it to your Nokia and use it like an iPhone basically. All implying that you make your own WiFi hotspot with it. Had it as an Xmas present and posting from it lol.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 31-01-2013, 20:05

But the OP wants an Android phone and Nokia Lumia runs windows os

swordman · 31-01-2013, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by finbaar

Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store.

seconded ... no other option really worth considering if you have that amount to spend

Tall Paul · 31-01-2013, 20:12

In that case an HTC wildfire as my brothers wife has that phone and is very compact. Also got very good value for money too.

swordman · 31-01-2013, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tall Paul

In that case an HTC wildfire as my brothers wife has that phone and is very compact. Also got very good value for money too.

it is very compact ... very sh*te too

Seriously there are better phones for your dosh

Zack06 · 31-01-2013, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by finbaar

Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store.

+1 for this...

Prilicla · 31-01-2013, 20:27

Nexus 4 !

grumpyoldbat · 31-01-2013, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by finbaar

Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store.

This. Really, if you can stretch to the extra £40, it's really worth it.

Hugh_ · 31-01-2013, 20:30

I can only second what others have said, if you can get a LG-Nexus 4 8gb discounted direct from Google for £239 then get it. It is without doubt the best phone in the sub £250 range.

Or if you can get an extra £80 get the LG Nexus 4 16Gb which again is the best phone in the sub £290 range. Don't be put off by discount phones, some of them are quite good like the Nexus 4

grumpyoldbat · 31-01-2013, 20:31

Here:

https://play.google.com/store/device...id=nexus_4_8gb

Hugh_ · 31-01-2013, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

Here:

https://play.google.com/store/device...id=nexus_4_8gb

Yep, direct link to the discounted LG Nexus 4 8gb..Buy it now lol. These phones are £300+ from normal retail stores.

flynn · 31-01-2013, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Hugh_

discounted

You keep saying this. I don't think the word means what you think it means.

That is the price that it has been on Google since day one. They have never sold it for a higher price. It would be more correct to say that other outlets have are using it's limited online availability to inflate their prices.

Zack06 · 31-01-2013, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by flynn

You keep saying this. I don't think the word means what you think it means.

That is the price that it has been on Google since day one. They have never sold it for a higher price. It would be more correct to say that other outlets have are using it's limited online availability to inflate their prices.

Exactly. I think they mean "subsidised" or "aggressively priced". Looks a bit embarrassing saying "discounted" constantly when the word does not apply.

Hugh_ · 31-01-2013, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by flynn

You keep saying this. I don't think the word means what you think it means.

That is the price that it has been on Google since day one. They have never sold it for a higher price. It would be more correct to say that other outlets have are using it's limited online availability to inflate their prices.

You say subsidised, I say discounted, the important thing is Google offer these products at cheap as chips prices and me and you as consumers are the winners..

. I know a lot of our friends are buying these phones for 9 and 10 year old kids they're so cheap.

These kids will grow to like/love android so its a great tactic.

tinshed · 31-01-2013, 21:03

Looks really good but doesnt have expandable memory. I guess these phones arent locked to any network provider. Im currently sim only with virgin ( currently using a blackberry with all the bumpf that goes with that) so would this work ok

Hugh_ · 31-01-2013, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinshed

Looks really good but doesnt have expandable memory. I guess these phones arent locked to any network provider. Im currently sim only with virgin ( currently using a blackberry with all the bumpf that goes with that) so would this work ok

Lets be honest, you're ideally looking for a £200 phone, the best thats out there is a Nexus 4 at just under £240. You won't get a better sub £250 phone.

tinshed · 31-01-2013, 21:40

Cant even purchase phone, site keeps stating theirs a technical error on checkout!

Never mind cheers for the info..

neo_wales · 31-01-2013, 21:44

Huawei Ascend G300

c4rv · 31-01-2013, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinshed

Cant even purchase phone, site keeps stating theirs a technical error on checkout!

Never mind cheers for the info..

From another forum that I am a member of, somebody purchased 16GB one at around 8:30pm today so I suggest keep trying. Maybe a different browser or different computer.

noise747 · 03-02-2013, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tall Paul

In that case an HTC wildfire as my brothers wife has that phone and is very compact. Also got very good value for money too.

My wildfire was a good phone in its day, but it was also sluggish. If it did not take a swim I would still be using it, but I got a Huawei Ascend G 300 as a replacement, build wise the phone is useless, but it did show me how sluggish the wildfire was.

I would not recommend a wildfire unless you just want something cheap and cheerful and then I think there may be something better out there, but not the Huawei Ascend G 300.

noise747 · 03-02-2013, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh_

You say subsidised, I say discounted, the important thing is Google offer these products at cheap as chips prices and me and you as consumers are the winners..

. I know a lot of our friends are buying these phones for 9 and 10 year old kids they're so cheap.

These kids will grow to like/love android so its a great tactic.

i would not say £239 is cheap, it may be a good price for the phone, but cheap? no.

if people are buying their 9-10 year kids these phones, then they most have money to burn. How long before it get lost or stolen?

noise747 · 03-02-2013, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo_wales

Huawei Ascend G300

load of rubbish, It may be ok as long as you careful with it, but the build quality is awful. It is a fast phone for the price, responsive and all that stuff. Well it was for a while.

If I bumped the thing or dropped it , I may expect it not to work, but it was treated with kids gloves and it is still failing.

31-01-2013, 19:42	#1
tinshed Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 467	Recommend me a smartphone Looking for a phone which uses android either brand new or 2nd hand. I've got around £200 to spend, I really haven't got a clue as to what's good and what's not. Ideas please folks.

31-01-2013, 20:58	#17
Hugh_ Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 906	Quote: Originally Posted by flynn You keep saying this. I don't think the word means what you think it means. That is the price that it has been on Google since day one. They have never sold it for a higher price. It would be more correct to say that other outlets have are using it's limited online availability to inflate their prices. You say subsidised, I say discounted, the important thing is Google offer these products at cheap as chips prices and me and you as consumers are the winners... I know a lot of our friends are buying these phones for 9 and 10 year old kids they're so cheap. These kids will grow to like/love android so its a great tactic.

03-02-2013, 10:55	#24
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugh_ You say subsidised, I say discounted, the important thing is Google offer these products at cheap as chips prices and me and you as consumers are the winners... I know a lot of our friends are buying these phones for 9 and 10 year old kids they're so cheap. These kids will grow to like/love android so its a great tactic. i would not say £239 is cheap, it may be a good price for the phone, but cheap? no. if people are buying their 9-10 year kids these phones, then they most have money to burn. How long before it get lost or stolen?

31-01-2013, 19:56	#2
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store.

31-01-2013, 20:00	#3
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	I'll get the popcorn for this thread lol

31-01-2013, 20:04	#4
Tall Paul Guest Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,584	I would recommend the Nokia lumia 800 as its fast, good apps, touch screen sensitive and very quick. Also it has the option of personalising it as well, by creating it the way you want it. Also if you have an iPod touch you can tether it to your Nokia and use it like an iPhone basically. All implying that you make your own WiFi hotspot with it. Had it as an Xmas present and posting from it lol.

31-01-2013, 20:05	#5
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	But the OP wants an Android phone and Nokia Lumia runs windows os

31-01-2013, 20:08	#6
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store. seconded ... no other option really worth considering if you have that amount to spend

31-01-2013, 20:12	#7
Tall Paul Guest Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 8,584	In that case an HTC wildfire as my brothers wife has that phone and is very compact. Also got very good value for money too.

31-01-2013, 20:17	#8
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by Tall Paul In that case an HTC wildfire as my brothers wife has that phone and is very compact. Also got very good value for money too. it is very compact ... very sh*te too Seriously there are better phones for your dosh

31-01-2013, 20:22	#9
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store. +1 for this...

31-01-2013, 20:27	#10
Prilicla Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 572	Nexus 4 !

31-01-2013, 20:29	#11
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar Get the Nexus 4 8gb for £239 from the Play Store. This. Really, if you can stretch to the extra £40, it's really worth it.

31-01-2013, 20:30	#12
Hugh_ Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 906	I can only second what others have said, if you can get a LG-Nexus 4 8gb discounted direct from Google for £239 then get it. It is without doubt the best phone in the sub £250 range. Or if you can get an extra £80 get the LG Nexus 4 16Gb which again is the best phone in the sub £290 range. Don't be put off by discount phones, some of them are quite good like the Nexus 4

31-01-2013, 20:31	#13
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Here: https://play.google.com/store/device...id=nexus_4_8gb

31-01-2013, 20:32	#14
Hugh_ Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 906	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat Here: https://play.google.com/store/device...id=nexus_4_8gb Yep, direct link to the discounted LG Nexus 4 8gb..Buy it now lol. These phones are £300+ from normal retail stores.

31-01-2013, 20:36	#15
flynn Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 900	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugh_ discounted You keep saying this. I don't think the word means what you think it means. That is the price that it has been on Google since day one. They have never sold it for a higher price. It would be more correct to say that other outlets have are using it's limited online availability to inflate their prices.

31-01-2013, 20:38	#16
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by flynn You keep saying this. I don't think the word means what you think it means. That is the price that it has been on Google since day one. They have never sold it for a higher price. It would be more correct to say that other outlets have are using it's limited online availability to inflate their prices. Exactly. I think they mean "subsidised" or "aggressively priced". Looks a bit embarrassing saying "discounted" constantly when the word does not apply.

31-01-2013, 21:03	#18
tinshed Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 467	Looks really good but doesnt have expandable memory. I guess these phones arent locked to any network provider. Im currently sim only with virgin ( currently using a blackberry with all the bumpf that goes with that) so would this work ok

31-01-2013, 21:06	#19
Hugh_ Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 906	Quote: Originally Posted by tinshed Looks really good but doesnt have expandable memory. I guess these phones arent locked to any network provider. Im currently sim only with virgin ( currently using a blackberry with all the bumpf that goes with that) so would this work ok Lets be honest, you're ideally looking for a £200 phone, the best thats out there is a Nexus 4 at just under £240. You won't get a better sub £250 phone.

31-01-2013, 21:40	#20
tinshed Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 467	Cant even purchase phone, site keeps stating theirs a technical error on checkout! Never mind cheers for the info..

31-01-2013, 21:44	#21
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	Huawei Ascend G300

31-01-2013, 23:37	#22
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by tinshed Cant even purchase phone, site keeps stating theirs a technical error on checkout! Never mind cheers for the info.. From another forum that I am a member of, somebody purchased 16GB one at around 8:30pm today so I suggest keep trying. Maybe a different browser or different computer.

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03-02-2013, 10:52	#23
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by Tall Paul In that case an HTC wildfire as my brothers wife has that phone and is very compact. Also got very good value for money too. My wildfire was a good phone in its day, but it was also sluggish. If it did not take a swim I would still be using it, but I got a Huawei Ascend G 300 as a replacement, build wise the phone is useless, but it did show me how sluggish the wildfire was. I would not recommend a wildfire unless you just want something cheap and cheerful and then I think there may be something better out there, but not the Huawei Ascend G 300.

03-02-2013, 10:57	#25
noise747 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 22,810	Quote: Originally Posted by neo_wales Huawei Ascend G300 load of rubbish, It may be ok as long as you careful with it, but the build quality is awful. It is a fast phone for the price, responsive and all that stuff. Well it was for a while. If I bumped the thing or dropped it , I may expect it not to work, but it was treated with kids gloves and it is still failing.