Nokia 6280.... any good?

colwyn bay · 06-07-2006, 17:56

Hiya all,

I've just ordered a Nokia 6280......
I was after a N80 but was persuaded to have this one.

Anyone got one?
Are they any good?
What are the faults?

thanks

06-07-2006, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by colwyn bay

Hiya all,

I've just ordered a Nokia 6280......
I was after a N80 but was persuaded to have this one.

Anyone got one?
Are they any good?
What are the faults?

thanks

My sister has this phone and I don't like it personally but its got all the features you need I think.

colwyn bay · 06-07-2006, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479

My sister has this phone and I don't like it personally but its got all the features you need I think.

cheers - I'll be upgrading from a 6680.

I do hope it's better & TomTom will work ok

WordLife · 06-07-2006, 19:19

I've got a SE K750i and a Nokia 3220, im thinkin about sellin the K750i and getting me a 6280

A mate of mine has one, but the cheapest network i can find to buy the phone on is 3 at £199.95

stevejk75 · 06-07-2006, 19:23

I have a 6280 on a 18 month o2 contract.
The phone has plenty of features,but the only problem i find is the screen seems a bit flimsy when you slide it.
Other than that a good little phone.

WordLife · 06-07-2006, 19:25

I could get it on contract but its too complicated so im gonna get it on payg but the only network that has it on payg is 3 so what can i do?

fi~ · 06-07-2006, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by WordLife

I could get it on contract but its too complicated so im gonna get it on payg but the only network that has it on payg is 3 so what can i do?

you can get it on orange payg

i just ordered one from littlewoods catagoue but gotta wait 3 weeks for mine

chris2k2 · 06-07-2006, 19:39

Got the phone 2 months ago but had to send it back 2 weeks later.

Had everything, and was really pleased with it.

It was free but was on 3 contract. I was conned they told us it was £22 a month for 18 months, and then when it arrived it was £22 for 3 months & £44 thereafter which is out my budget.

It is the phone I am going to get when working tho.

You can record up to 2 hours of video using the memory card supplied & it has radio built in plus 2 meg camera.

colwyn bay · 06-07-2006, 20:50

My phone upgrade is free on my current skodafone contract.

They wanted me to change my price plan but I refused because it's quite a good one.

They did offer me an N80 for £100

Maven · 06-07-2006, 20:55

I have the 6280 and ignore all the people who harp on about there being software problems - the latest models are all upgraded and work fine.

I have this phone and it's the greatest I've ever had. The picture quality and amazing and the video camera is the best I've ever seen, the playback is just so clear.

The only downside IMO is it feels a bit plasticy. Other than that, it's awesome.

colwyn bay · 06-07-2006, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maven

I have the 6280 and ignore all the people who harp on about there being software problems - the latest models are all upgraded and work fine.

I have this phone and it's the greatest I've ever had. The picture quality and amazing and the video camera is the best I've ever seen, the playback is just so clear.

The only downside IMO is it feels a bit plasticy. Other than that, it's awesome.

cheers Maven

it comes tomorrow

Mr Cable · 06-07-2006, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by colwyn bay

I've just ordered a Nokia 6280......
I was after a N80 but was persuaded to have this one.

IMHO mate, you've been had.

You're taking a 6 month old phone and missing out on a 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Proper Operating System, Wi-Fi Connectivity (seriously cool), a much higher res screen and other stuff too. You can get a 6280 off contract for around £150 while you can't get a N80 for less than £300.

The 6280 is still a decent phone just not as high-spec as the N80.

If none of these bother you, then fair enough.

Last edited by Mr Cable : 06-07-2006 at 22:34.

colwyn bay · 06-07-2006, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

IMHO mate, you've been had.

You're taking a 6 month old phone and missing out on a 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Proper Operating System, Wi-Fi Connectivity (seriously cool), a much higher res screen and other stuff too. You can get a 6280 off contract for around £150 when you can't get a N80 for less than £300.

The 6280 is still a decent phone just not as high-spec as the N80.

If none of these bother you, then fair enough.

the wi-fi would have been a bonus

Mr Cable · 06-07-2006, 22:26

While most would probably not see the advantage, I've had the phone less than 2 weeks now and would struggle without it

You do have 7/14 days in which to change your handset.....

Operation Wolf · 08-07-2006, 07:56

well i know a shop which is part of a chain(www.cex.co.uk)which buy old/new phones and he said he is not buying in any more 6280's due to loads of software faults on them but he did not specify which networks so one can only assume it applies to all networks

08-07-2006, 09:38

Probably because most are locked to a network, and only the network can unlock them; hence not easy to sell on.

Sean10 · 08-07-2006, 11:55

Have got a few friends who have this phone and can say they are all really happy with it, the screen is superb and the 2meg cam is good to, I have the N80 and it does feel stronger and better built but the 6280 features make up for that.

06-07-2006, 17:56	#1
colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,612	Nokia 6280.... any good? Hiya all, I've just ordered a Nokia 6280...... I was after a N80 but was persuaded to have this one. Anyone got one? Are they any good? What are the faults? thanks

06-07-2006, 18:29	#2
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by colwyn bay Hiya all, I've just ordered a Nokia 6280...... I was after a N80 but was persuaded to have this one. Anyone got one? Are they any good? What are the faults? thanks My sister has this phone and I don't like it personally but its got all the features you need I think.

06-07-2006, 19:00	#3
colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,612	Quote: Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479 My sister has this phone and I don't like it personally but its got all the features you need I think. cheers - I'll be upgrading from a 6680. I do hope it's better & TomTom will work ok

06-07-2006, 19:19	#4
WordLife Banned User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 712	I've got a SE K750i and a Nokia 3220, im thinkin about sellin the K750i and getting me a 6280 A mate of mine has one, but the cheapest network i can find to buy the phone on is 3 at £199.95

06-07-2006, 19:23	#5
stevejk75 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent. Posts: 805	I have a 6280 on a 18 month o2 contract. The phone has plenty of features,but the only problem i find is the screen seems a bit flimsy when you slide it. Other than that a good little phone.

06-07-2006, 19:25	#6
WordLife Banned User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 712	I could get it on contract but its too complicated so im gonna get it on payg but the only network that has it on payg is 3 so what can i do?

06-07-2006, 19:35	#7
fi~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,382	Quote: Originally Posted by WordLife I could get it on contract but its too complicated so im gonna get it on payg but the only network that has it on payg is 3 so what can i do? you can get it on orange payg i just ordered one from littlewoods catagoue but gotta wait 3 weeks for mine

06-07-2006, 19:39	#8
chris2k2 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 9,347	Got the phone 2 months ago but had to send it back 2 weeks later. Had everything, and was really pleased with it. It was free but was on 3 contract. I was conned they told us it was £22 a month for 18 months, and then when it arrived it was £22 for 3 months & £44 thereafter which is out my budget. It is the phone I am going to get when working tho. You can record up to 2 hours of video using the memory card supplied & it has radio built in plus 2 meg camera.

06-07-2006, 20:50	#9
colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,612	My phone upgrade is free on my current skodafone contract. They wanted me to change my price plan but I refused because it's quite a good one. They did offer me an N80 for £100

06-07-2006, 20:55	#10
Maven Banned User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mayhill Posts: 1,385	I have the 6280 and ignore all the people who harp on about there being software problems - the latest models are all upgraded and work fine. I have this phone and it's the greatest I've ever had. The picture quality and amazing and the video camera is the best I've ever seen, the playback is just so clear. The only downside IMO is it feels a bit plasticy. Other than that, it's awesome.

06-07-2006, 21:06	#11
colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,612	Quote: Originally Posted by Maven I have the 6280 and ignore all the people who harp on about there being software problems - the latest models are all upgraded and work fine. I have this phone and it's the greatest I've ever had. The picture quality and amazing and the video camera is the best I've ever seen, the playback is just so clear. The only downside IMO is it feels a bit plasticy. Other than that, it's awesome. cheers Maven it comes tomorrow

06-07-2006, 21:57	#12
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Quote: Originally Posted by colwyn bay I've just ordered a Nokia 6280...... I was after a N80 but was persuaded to have this one. IMHO mate, you've been had. You're taking a 6 month old phone and missing out on a 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Proper Operating System, Wi-Fi Connectivity (seriously cool), a much higher res screen and other stuff too. You can get a 6280 off contract for around £150 while you can't get a N80 for less than £300. The 6280 is still a decent phone just not as high-spec as the N80. If none of these bother you, then fair enough. Last edited by Mr Cable : 06-07-2006 at 22:34.

06-07-2006, 22:14	#13
colwyn bay Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: erm...... Colwyn Bay! Posts: 1,612	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable IMHO mate, you've been had. You're taking a 6 month old phone and missing out on a 3.2 Megapixel Camera, Proper Operating System, Wi-Fi Connectivity (seriously cool), a much higher res screen and other stuff too. You can get a 6280 off contract for around £150 when you can't get a N80 for less than £300. The 6280 is still a decent phone just not as high-spec as the N80. If none of these bother you, then fair enough. the wi-fi would have been a bonus

06-07-2006, 22:26	#14
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	While most would probably not see the advantage, I've had the phone less than 2 weeks now and would struggle without it You do have 7/14 days in which to change your handset.....

08-07-2006, 07:56	#15
Operation Wolf Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20	well i know a shop which is part of a chain(www.cex.co.uk)which buy old/new phones and he said he is not buying in any more 6280's due to loads of software faults on them but he did not specify which networks so one can only assume it applies to all networks

08-07-2006, 09:38	#16
dawson Posts: n/a	Probably because most are locked to a network, and only the network can unlock them; hence not easy to sell on.

08-07-2006, 11:55	#17
Sean10 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 340	Have got a few friends who have this phone and can say they are all really happy with it, the screen is superb and the 2meg cam is good to, I have the N80 and it does feel stronger and better built but the 6280 features make up for that.

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