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Old 28-11-2013, 09:07
TheCableGuy
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Hi all. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking to get my dad a new mobile phone for Christmas. At the moment he has my old Nokia 3100, which is a basic 'featurephone' style.

I'd like to get him something newer, but still the classic candy bar style with largish non-touch screen.

Looking on Amazon there seems to be quite a few to choose from. I'd like it to be 3G if possible as I would like to get the rest of the family on to the Three network soon (parents are still PAYG and paying quite a lot for calls in Orange/Vodafone).

Can anyone make any suggestions? I'd like to spend around £40 if possible.

Thanks.
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Old 28-11-2013, 09:51
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Nokia 112, Nokia 113 without 3G are around £35
Nokia C2-01, Nokia 301 with 3G are around £60.

You may look around, but 3G seems to be above your budget.
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Old 28-11-2013, 10:29
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It seems basic phones have gone up in price. I'm sure my first Nokia was under the £100 mark.

I'll shop around and see what I can find.
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Old 28-11-2013, 14:42
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A Nokia Asha should be available at that price point.
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Old 28-11-2013, 16:25
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My first Nokia was £180 RRP... 3210 in 2000.

According to 3's website the Nokia C2-01 is £29.99 on PAYG. Pretty decent if you ask me.
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Old 29-11-2013, 10:28
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My first Nokia was £180 RRP... 3210 in 2000.

According to 3's website the Nokia C2-01 is £29.99 on PAYG. Pretty decent if you ask me.
Really? I'm sure my Nokia 5110 was £100.

I'll have to have a look at that. I assume Three PAYG phones are locked to Three though? I was hoping to get him a SIM-free phone for the time being then get him on to another network shortly afterwards.
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Old 29-11-2013, 15:01
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It would be, but apparently 3 unlock phones for free now. Or so others are claiming on this forum.

Even if not, it's just an indicative price.
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