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Old 29-05-2007, 13:40
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Funds are quite tight, but i would like to upgrade from a Motorola V525

Requirements
-less bulky than the v525
-better camera
-easily connect to PC

Thanks.
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Old 29-05-2007, 13:43
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Define 'quite tight'.
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Old 29-05-2007, 13:54
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£40-£70

Probably.
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Old 29-05-2007, 14:15
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£80?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/5472358.htm
I'm sure it can be found even cheaper.
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Old 29-05-2007, 14:16
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£40-£70

Probably.
Network?
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Old 29-05-2007, 14:21
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I'm looking at either the Sony Ericsson K750i or k510i

edit - yeah the one that's posted above, on the vodafone network.
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Old 29-05-2007, 14:21
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K750i

Go for it. It is better than the K510i. A lot better.
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Old 29-05-2007, 14:23
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The K750i is a nice phone, i had one in 2005.

It's getting a bit long in the tooth now though.
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Old 29-05-2007, 15:57
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Looking at phones4u, the other networks have it at 80, while orange is 70, would it be a good idea to buy it at 70, unlock it to other networks, then use my existing sim card for vodafone?

Can you unlock it for free?
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Old 29-05-2007, 16:00
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Looking at phones4u, the other networks have it at 80, while orange is 70, would it be a good idea to buy it at 70, unlock it to other networks, then use my existing sim card for vodafone?

Can you unlock it for free?
No, you can't unlock it for free.

A simple web search could have told you this.
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Old 29-05-2007, 16:07
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A simple web search can tell me many things, but not necessarily the best thing.
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Old 29-05-2007, 16:21
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The K750i is a nice phone, i had one in 2005.

It's getting a bit long in the tooth now though.
What is wrong with it? It was and is one of the best phones out there...
Looking at phones4u, the other networks have it at 80, while orange is 70, would it be a good idea to buy it at 70, unlock it to other networks, then use my existing sim card for vodafone?

Can you unlock it for free?
Vodaphone! You've got to be kidding They are awful! Get on O2 or some other network....
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Old 29-05-2007, 16:23
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What is wrong with it? It was and is one of the best phones out there...
It's a very basic phone.

It was top of the range 2 years ago.

For a PAYT phone it's alright though.

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Vodaphone! You've got to be kidding They are awful! Get on O2 or some other network....
Vodafone.

Mine was Vodafone branded and didn't have any restrictions on there. Infact, my mate's O2 branded one is worse!
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Old 29-05-2007, 16:49
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It's a very basic phone.

It was top of the range 2 years ago.

For a PAYT phone it's alright though.



Vodafone.

Mine was Vodafone branded and didn't have any restrictions on there. Infact, my mate's O2 branded one is worse!
Yes but it is still one of the best phones out there. No other 2MegaPixel camera phone boosts as good a shot. it also has alot of stuff on it many other phones dont.

I know it is out done by the K800i and K810i but it is still very good.

And Vodafone is rubbish. They rebrand all the Sony Ericsson phones and shove there horrid software on them.
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Old 29-05-2007, 17:48
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The K750i is a great phone - granted, it's now classed as mid-range or "affordable" but that doesn't mean it's had its day. I can see the K750i being manufactured well into next year.

From as low as £64.99 it's well worth it. I'd expect a phone like that to actually be priced around £120...
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Old 30-05-2007, 09:59
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If you can get one within your price range then I would highly recommend a W810i. I had one before I got my N95 and it is a fantastic little phone, can't fault it.
Perhaps make this guy an offer http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-Ericson-W...QQcmdZViewItem
His start price is too high and so is his postage. Might not sell at all, he might be open to an offer if you email him.

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