Cheap pay as u go camera phone

Alcdrew · 19-07-2008, 00:58

What is the cheapest one out there? looking for one for my son, ideally would like a slide phone as then he doesn't have to worry about locking the keypad before putting it in th==his pocket. Also prefer O2 network so either on that or unlocked off the shelf, are virgin phones still unlocked? Also good battery life is a must. Also size been a ten year old, it needs to fit in his pocket without been too bulky, but cheap enough so he can lose it without me worrying about having to buy another one.

Any suggestions? Please

prking · 19-07-2008, 06:28

Something like the Nokia 5300 at £40 to £50. Or if he'll manage a flip phone the SonyEricsson Z310 at £35.

coooldude · 19-07-2008, 08:51

Which is the most affordable with the best photo resolution and flash and longest battery life. Can be a higher price than above but reasonably priced.

Also secondary does anyone know what internet connection will cost on the iphone once it goes under pay as you go.

-N34 · 19-07-2008, 10:18

He can go for the Sony Erickson k550i £40/50 at carphonewarehouse I think it has 2.0 with cybershot technology, or if he really wants a slide Lg Chocolate? £34 at carphonewarehouse. Check out your local mobile retailer they usually have good cheap phones that are usually unlocked.

Also most SE have the "automatic lock" on them. So if he leaves his phone in standby for more than a minute? It will lock it self.

Sananda Maitreya · 19-07-2008, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by coooldude

Also secondary does anyone know what internet connection will cost on the iphone once it goes under pay as you go.

according to the prices that briefly went up on the o2 website but were then taken down, it was free for the first 6 months and £10 per month thereafter.

coopermanyorks · 19-07-2008, 12:23

Does he have any brand preference or his he to young at 10 ?

My son is 14 , shortly to go 15 and him and his age group seem to prefer the looks and style of SE phones and he would die if I gave him a Nokia 5300 but for a 10 year old it would suit him

His current phone is a K800i his contract in the wifes name is up for renewal with Three on the 17Th September and he is already looking around at SE phones available from Three

I have in the past made the mistake of getting a phone I thought he would like ( because I liked it )

Good luck

Alcdrew · 19-07-2008, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by -N34

Also most SE have the "automatic lock" on them. So if he leaves his phone in standby for more than a minute? It will lock it self.

Yeah, I think most phones have that, but even I have phoned people with the phone in my pocket, before the keylock as had time to turn on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Does he have any brand preference or his he to young at 10 ?

Not really, he wants my N95. But thats not going to happen.

I will have a look at all your suggestions. Thanks.

coooldude · 21-07-2008, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sananda Maitreya

according to the prices that briefly went up on the o2 website but were then taken down, it was free for the first 6 months and £10 per month thereafter.

That is pretty good hope that holds true would be fantastic with international coverage too. Do the current Iphones work abroad that ar on contract?

Sananda Maitreya · 21-07-2008, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by coooldude

That is pretty good hope that holds true would be fantastic with international coverage too. Do the current Iphones work abroad that ar on contract?

they work abroad, but you probably pay through the nose for making/receiving calls and for data.

19-07-2008, 00:58	#1
Alcdrew Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,917	Cheap pay as u go camera phone What is the cheapest one out there? looking for one for my son, ideally would like a slide phone as then he doesn't have to worry about locking the keypad before putting it in th==his pocket. Also prefer O2 network so either on that or unlocked off the shelf, are virgin phones still unlocked? Also good battery life is a must. Also size been a ten year old, it needs to fit in his pocket without been too bulky, but cheap enough so he can lose it without me worrying about having to buy another one. Any suggestions? Please

19-07-2008, 06:28	#2
prking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,167	Something like the Nokia 5300 at £40 to £50. Or if he'll manage a flip phone the SonyEricsson Z310 at £35.

19-07-2008, 08:51	#3
coooldude Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walking in a winter wonderland Posts: 4,991	Which is the most affordable with the best photo resolution and flash and longest battery life. Can be a higher price than above but reasonably priced. Also secondary does anyone know what internet connection will cost on the iphone once it goes under pay as you go.

19-07-2008, 10:18	#4
-N34 Inactive Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester! Posts: 1,653	He can go for the Sony Erickson k550i £40/50 at carphonewarehouse I think it has 2.0 with cybershot technology, or if he really wants a slide Lg Chocolate? £34 at carphonewarehouse. Check out your local mobile retailer they usually have good cheap phones that are usually unlocked. Also most SE have the "automatic lock" on them. So if he leaves his phone in standby for more than a minute? It will lock it self.

19-07-2008, 10:27	#5
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	Quote: Originally Posted by coooldude Also secondary does anyone know what internet connection will cost on the iphone once it goes under pay as you go. according to the prices that briefly went up on the o2 website but were then taken down, it was free for the first 6 months and £10 per month thereafter.

19-07-2008, 12:23	#6
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Does he have any brand preference or his he to young at 10 ? My son is 14 , shortly to go 15 and him and his age group seem to prefer the looks and style of SE phones and he would die if I gave him a Nokia 5300 but for a 10 year old it would suit him His current phone is a K800i his contract in the wifes name is up for renewal with Three on the 17Th September and he is already looking around at SE phones available from Three I have in the past made the mistake of getting a phone I thought he would like ( because I liked it ) Good luck

19-07-2008, 12:38	#7
Alcdrew Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,917	Quote: Originally Posted by -N34 Also most SE have the "automatic lock" on them. So if he leaves his phone in standby for more than a minute? It will lock it self. Yeah, I think most phones have that, but even I have phoned people with the phone in my pocket, before the keylock as had time to turn on. Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Does he have any brand preference or his he to young at 10 ? Not really, he wants my N95. But thats not going to happen. I will have a look at all your suggestions. Thanks.

21-07-2008, 01:30	#8
coooldude Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walking in a winter wonderland Posts: 4,991	Quote: Originally Posted by Sananda Maitreya according to the prices that briefly went up on the o2 website but were then taken down, it was free for the first 6 months and £10 per month thereafter. That is pretty good hope that holds true would be fantastic with international coverage too. Do the current Iphones work abroad that ar on contract?

21-07-2008, 11:33	#9
Sananda Maitreya Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,687	Quote: Originally Posted by coooldude That is pretty good hope that holds true would be fantastic with international coverage too. Do the current Iphones work abroad that ar on contract? they work abroad, but you probably pay through the nose for making/receiving calls and for data.

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