Nokia 6280

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 18:12

Hello,

Sorry if this has been discussed before but should I buy a Nokia 6280 or not?

I have heard some people having loads of problems with them, and some having not at all.

Was the problems just with the first batches of the phone?

Do Vodafone put there software on the phone?

If Vodafone do put there software on the phone does it hide Nokia's main menu?

Please give me your thoughts as well if you own the phone.

Thanks,
Stephen.

russellelly · 23-04-2007, 18:16

I've sadly got it. It's really badly rubbish. Mine's ben for repari twice and is broken again (constant SIM errors - it's not the card, since it works in another phone). The screen still blanks out and resets occasionally (that's on the latest fimware on '3').

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 18:36

Thanks for your reply, I have read bad things on other websites, its a shame because it looks nice, nice features but it doesn't work well.

What is a good phone to have that is £120-£170 (apart from the Sony Ericsson K800i).

fi~ · 23-04-2007, 18:49

i have it on orange and never had a problem

lamby · 23-04-2007, 18:56

tis a (sorry) shit phone.... sometimes when i slide my phone down.... the thing turns off!!! even then its in my pocket i get it out and its off... and i have this until december!!! im tempted to buy another phone... any suggestions.. i want a 3g java phone!

Thanks

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 19:26

Thanks for your replies.

Has anyone had it on vodafone and had any problems with it?

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 20:23

Is the Samsung D900, NOT SAMSUNG E900 any good?

takot · 23-04-2007, 20:40

isnt the 6288 meant to be better than the 6280? better slider, better firmware, better keypad?

Fudge Tunnel · 23-04-2007, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiddie2003

Thanks for your replies.

Has anyone had it on vodafone and had any problems with it?

I have had it for about 9months on Vodafone and the only problem I have is dust being trapped behind the screen

. Other than that it has been very good and I will be sad to see it go that is until I get my N95

23-04-2007, 20:53

I've got it mines fine. It played up for a day the other week but has been fine before and since. I have an unlocked and unbranded model.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fudge Tunnel

I have had it for about 9months on Vodafone and the only problem I have is dust being trapped behind the screen

. Other than that it has been very good and I will be sad to see it go that is until I get my N95

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JMjvXkoT-QE

Problem solved.

Last edited by RYPW : 23-04-2007 at 20:57.

Fudge Tunnel · 23-04-2007, 21:07

Thank you so much that really has been bugging me

23-04-2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fudge Tunnel

Thank you so much that really has been bugging me

Yeah I know it was bugging me too. It's good that the cover comes off cos I wanna change it to a silver one

Fudge Tunnel · 23-04-2007, 21:27

I hope the N95 does not suffer with it

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 21:28

Thanks for your replies. Has anyone had problems with it at all on Vodafone?

Is it easy to get the cover off to remove the dust?

I don't think there is many of the 6288 about.

What should I go for Samsung D900 or Nokia 6280?

Fudge Tunnel · 23-04-2007, 21:32

Have a look at the youtube video that was posted up earlier it looks easy to do and as I have said it is fine for me on Vodafone. If the phone plays up it will more than likely do it on any network but for me it has been fine

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fudge Tunnel

Have a look at the youtube video that was posted up earlier it looks easy to do and as I have said it is fine for me on Vodafone. If the phone plays up it will more than likely do it on any network but for me it has been fine

Thanks for your reply.

Its mainly the tools you need to do it I am concerned about.

No problems at all?

Samsung D900 or Nokia 6280?

Last edited by skiddie2003 : 23-04-2007 at 21:50.

Fudge Tunnel · 23-04-2007, 21:52

If you watch the video the bloke uses no tools at all.

I dont know much about the other phones as I have always been a nokia man but I would say go for it

skiddie2003 · 23-04-2007, 23:39

I have never had a Nokia.

My first phone was a Samsung N500 on O2 (bought in October 2002), then I had a Motorola V525 on Vodafone (bought in May 2004).

Then I had a Samsung D500 in July/August 2005 but returned it due to faulty signal quality, I had the same phone for my birthday in January 2006 because I knew it was a good phone (had no problems with signal).

I trod on that (samsung D500) by accident in the PE changing rooms at school, damaged the screen but not the lense (screen cover), bought a Sony Ericcson K750i on Vodafone (Winter 2006), but had the Samsung D500 repaired not long after I had the Sony Ericsson which cost £50 plus postage for us to send it, and postal order commision.

I like my Motorola V525, just a shame it only has 5mb memory and the aerial is beginning to get loose. I love my Samsung D500 but it is getting out of date a bit. My Sony Ericsson I don't like the joystick navigation, the camera is good, but the speaker when playing music is pretty crap.

Sorry I went into detail, that is my mobile phone history. lol.

The Samsung D900 looks nice, the E900 I don't like the screen shape.

The Nokia 6280, thanks for your replies Fudge_Tunnel but I beleive there are some unreliable phones and some perfect, but some shops are difficult on returns if there is a problem.

I would want to stick to Vodafone, the only network I would possibly move to in the future is T-Mobile, but for now I will stick to Vodafone.

24-04-2007, 08:51

The covers well easy to remove. Just remember when you put it back the bottom of it slides up onto the screen it doesn't just clip in place. You slide the bottom on the clip the top in.

skiddie2003 · 24-04-2007, 15:54

Thanks for your reply.

Should I go for the Samsung D900 or the Nokia 6280?

BT@home · 24-04-2007, 17:26

Wife has a 6280 on 3 and won;t swap it for anything at the moment. She's had no issues at all with hers .... except for running out of memory card space.

[]tter\/\/ard · 24-04-2007, 17:38

I'd go with Nokia over the Samsung. Samsung tend to have slightly better cameras but you can't use personalised message tones and themes. With the Nokia you can. Nokia phones are the way to go for the fun factor.

booie · 24-04-2007, 18:38

You will get some people saying nokia and some saying samsung. The D900 is a nice phone but with a few limitations, namely the message tones. You are unable to use your own tone and can only select from the few on the phone. Samsung have finally got round to letting you choose your own ring tone and it vibrating at the same time something you couldnt do with the D500/600.

The 6280 is a nice phone too and has all the usual cutomisation we have all come to expect with nokia phones.

My personal choice would be the D900 because of the 3mp camera and the TV out capability.

if these reasons dont bother you then go for the 6280 with its more flexible os.

[]tter\/\/ard · 24-04-2007, 18:41

I love being able to use the Theme Studio to make new themes for my Nokia

24-04-2007, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT@home

Wife has a 6280 on 3 and won;t swap it for anything at the moment. She's had no issues at all with hers .... except for running out of memory card space.

Get her a 2gb card. I got a 2gb card off amazon.co.uk for about £7 (exc p&p)

23-04-2007, 18:12	#1
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Nokia 6280 Hello, Sorry if this has been discussed before but should I buy a Nokia 6280 or not? I have heard some people having loads of problems with them, and some having not at all. Was the problems just with the first batches of the phone? Do Vodafone put there software on the phone? If Vodafone do put there software on the phone does it hide Nokia's main menu? Please give me your thoughts as well if you own the phone. Thanks, Stephen.

24-04-2007, 17:38	#22
[]tter\/\/ard Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,422	I'd go with Nokia over the Samsung. Samsung tend to have slightly better cameras but you can't use personalised message tones and themes. With the Nokia you can. Nokia phones are the way to go for the fun factor.
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24-04-2007, 18:41	#24
[]tter\/\/ard Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,422	I love being able to use the Theme Studio to make new themes for my Nokia
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23-04-2007, 18:16	#2
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,719	I've sadly got it. It's really badly rubbish. Mine's ben for repari twice and is broken again (constant SIM errors - it's not the card, since it works in another phone). The screen still blanks out and resets occasionally (that's on the latest fimware on '3').

23-04-2007, 18:36	#3
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Thanks for your reply, I have read bad things on other websites, its a shame because it looks nice, nice features but it doesn't work well. What is a good phone to have that is £120-£170 (apart from the Sony Ericsson K800i).

23-04-2007, 18:49	#4
fi~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,382	i have it on orange and never had a problem

23-04-2007, 18:56	#5
lamby Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 3,332	tis a (sorry) shit phone.... sometimes when i slide my phone down.... the thing turns off!!! even then its in my pocket i get it out and its off... and i have this until december!!! im tempted to buy another phone... any suggestions.. i want a 3g java phone! Thanks

23-04-2007, 19:26	#6
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Thanks for your replies. Has anyone had it on vodafone and had any problems with it?

23-04-2007, 20:23	#7
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Is the Samsung D900, NOT SAMSUNG E900 any good?

23-04-2007, 20:40	#8
takot Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 359	isnt the 6288 meant to be better than the 6280? better slider, better firmware, better keypad?

23-04-2007, 20:41	#9
Fudge Tunnel Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Getting Owned Apparently Posts: 479	Quote: Originally Posted by skiddie2003 Thanks for your replies. Has anyone had it on vodafone and had any problems with it? I have had it for about 9months on Vodafone and the only problem I have is dust being trapped behind the screen . Other than that it has been very good and I will be sad to see it go that is until I get my N95

23-04-2007, 20:53	#10
RYPW Posts: n/a	I've got it mines fine. It played up for a day the other week but has been fine before and since. I have an unlocked and unbranded model. Quote: Originally Posted by Fudge Tunnel I have had it for about 9months on Vodafone and the only problem I have is dust being trapped behind the screen . Other than that it has been very good and I will be sad to see it go that is until I get my N95 http://youtube.com/watch?v=JMjvXkoT-QE Problem solved. Last edited by RYPW : 23-04-2007 at 20:57.

23-04-2007, 21:07	#11
Fudge Tunnel Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Getting Owned Apparently Posts: 479	Thank you so much that really has been bugging me

23-04-2007, 21:21	#12
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Fudge Tunnel Thank you so much that really has been bugging me Yeah I know it was bugging me too. It's good that the cover comes off cos I wanna change it to a silver one

23-04-2007, 21:27	#13
Fudge Tunnel Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Getting Owned Apparently Posts: 479	I hope the N95 does not suffer with it

23-04-2007, 21:28	#14
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Thanks for your replies. Has anyone had problems with it at all on Vodafone? Is it easy to get the cover off to remove the dust? I don't think there is many of the 6288 about. What should I go for Samsung D900 or Nokia 6280?

23-04-2007, 21:32	#15
Fudge Tunnel Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Getting Owned Apparently Posts: 479	Have a look at the youtube video that was posted up earlier it looks easy to do and as I have said it is fine for me on Vodafone. If the phone plays up it will more than likely do it on any network but for me it has been fine

23-04-2007, 21:49	#16
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Quote: Originally Posted by Fudge Tunnel Have a look at the youtube video that was posted up earlier it looks easy to do and as I have said it is fine for me on Vodafone. If the phone plays up it will more than likely do it on any network but for me it has been fine Thanks for your reply. Its mainly the tools you need to do it I am concerned about. No problems at all? Samsung D900 or Nokia 6280? Last edited by skiddie2003 : 23-04-2007 at 21:50.

23-04-2007, 21:52	#17
Fudge Tunnel Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Getting Owned Apparently Posts: 479	If you watch the video the bloke uses no tools at all. I dont know much about the other phones as I have always been a nokia man but I would say go for it

23-04-2007, 23:39	#18
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	I have never had a Nokia. My first phone was a Samsung N500 on O2 (bought in October 2002), then I had a Motorola V525 on Vodafone (bought in May 2004). Then I had a Samsung D500 in July/August 2005 but returned it due to faulty signal quality, I had the same phone for my birthday in January 2006 because I knew it was a good phone (had no problems with signal). I trod on that (samsung D500) by accident in the PE changing rooms at school, damaged the screen but not the lense (screen cover), bought a Sony Ericcson K750i on Vodafone (Winter 2006), but had the Samsung D500 repaired not long after I had the Sony Ericsson which cost £50 plus postage for us to send it, and postal order commision. I like my Motorola V525, just a shame it only has 5mb memory and the aerial is beginning to get loose. I love my Samsung D500 but it is getting out of date a bit. My Sony Ericsson I don't like the joystick navigation, the camera is good, but the speaker when playing music is pretty crap. Sorry I went into detail, that is my mobile phone history. lol. The Samsung D900 looks nice, the E900 I don't like the screen shape. The Nokia 6280, thanks for your replies Fudge_Tunnel but I beleive there are some unreliable phones and some perfect, but some shops are difficult on returns if there is a problem. I would want to stick to Vodafone, the only network I would possibly move to in the future is T-Mobile, but for now I will stick to Vodafone.

24-04-2007, 08:51	#19
RYPW Posts: n/a	The covers well easy to remove. Just remember when you put it back the bottom of it slides up onto the screen it doesn't just clip in place. You slide the bottom on the clip the top in.

24-04-2007, 15:54	#20
skiddie2003 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near Brierley Hill, WestMids Posts: 1,773	Thanks for your reply. Should I go for the Samsung D900 or the Nokia 6280?

24-04-2007, 17:26	#21
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Wife has a 6280 on 3 and won;t swap it for anything at the moment. She's had no issues at all with hers .... except for running out of memory card space.

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24-04-2007, 18:38	#23
booie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 369	You will get some people saying nokia and some saying samsung. The D900 is a nice phone but with a few limitations, namely the message tones. You are unable to use your own tone and can only select from the few on the phone. Samsung have finally got round to letting you choose your own ring tone and it vibrating at the same time something you couldnt do with the D500/600. The 6280 is a nice phone too and has all the usual cutomisation we have all come to expect with nokia phones. My personal choice would be the D900 because of the 3mp camera and the TV out capability. if these reasons dont bother you then go for the 6280 with its more flexible os.

24-04-2007, 19:21	#25
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home Wife has a 6280 on 3 and won;t swap it for anything at the moment. She's had no issues at all with hers .... except for running out of memory card space. Get her a 2gb card. I got a 2gb card off amazon.co.uk for about £7 (exc p&p)