Recommend a new handset upgrade

player1 · 26-07-2008, 20:24

My employers have moved their mobile contract to Vodaphone. I am awaiting my new handset but I just know it will be low spec and the size of a small planet . Can someone recommend a value for money handset ( unlocked ) that I can buy as PAYT and simply swap the payt Sim out for my business contract Sim...looking for slim, reasonably trendy !, polyphonic ring tones and picture messaging...oh and a camera.

coopermanyorks · 26-07-2008, 22:54

If you have £70 to spend , consider the K800i and although locked its on Vodafone

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...e/Product.html

What is your budget ?

The lower end £36

I own one of these as a spare

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...e/Product.html

player1 · 26-07-2008, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

If you have £70 to spend , consider the K800i and although locked its on Vodafone

What is your budget ?

I don't mind spending up to £100

coopermanyorks · 27-07-2008, 00:08

Why not wait and see what they give you ?

player1 · 27-07-2008, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Why not wait and see what they give you ?

I'll know tomorrow but am anticipating ( based on previous history ) something thats not exactly cutting edge...plus they are distributing refurbs so won't be a newer model - not sure that I want a used handset !

Adrenalyz · 27-07-2008, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by player1

I don't mind spending up to £100

I'd recommend the N73 on tmobile which I believe is sub-£100 at the moment. It's not far off the same spec as the excellent N95 and the camera is 3.2mp and very good.

You want to be able to use it on vodafone so if you bought one of these you can use any SIM card in it. £22 is pretty good and some indy phone shops and market stalls sell the chip for about £15, I know of a few who do.

Niranjaniz · 27-07-2008, 10:51

pretty much reiterating cooperman

the best option is to get a Vodafone Prepay phone as its cheaper, and swap out the sims:

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/-...archtype=genre

check out the phones there, you can also go unlocked but its more expensive:

e.g. Sony Ericsson K800i vodafone pay&go - £70
Sony Ericsson K800i SIM FREE - £120

that just under double and they will both work for your situation.

26-07-2008, 20:24	#1
player1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,456	Recommend a new handset upgrade My employers have moved their mobile contract to Vodaphone. I am awaiting my new handset but I just know it will be low spec and the size of a small planet . Can someone recommend a value for money handset ( unlocked ) that I can buy as PAYT and simply swap the payt Sim out for my business contract Sim...looking for slim, reasonably trendy !, polyphonic ring tones and picture messaging...oh and a camera.

26-07-2008, 22:54	#2
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	If you have £70 to spend , consider the K800i and although locked its on Vodafone http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...e/Product.html What is your budget ? The lower end £36 I own one of these as a spare http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4...e/Product.html

26-07-2008, 23:49	#3
player1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,456	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks If you have £70 to spend , consider the K800i and although locked its on Vodafone What is your budget ? I don't mind spending up to £100

27-07-2008, 00:08	#4
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Why not wait and see what they give you ?

27-07-2008, 10:27	#5
player1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,456	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Why not wait and see what they give you ? I'll know tomorrow but am anticipating ( based on previous history ) something thats not exactly cutting edge...plus they are distributing refurbs so won't be a newer model - not sure that I want a used handset !

27-07-2008, 10:37	#6
Adrenalyz Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 140	Quote: Originally Posted by player1 I don't mind spending up to £100 I'd recommend the N73 on tmobile which I believe is sub-£100 at the moment. It's not far off the same spec as the excellent N95 and the camera is 3.2mp and very good. You want to be able to use it on vodafone so if you bought one of these you can use any SIM card in it. £22 is pretty good and some indy phone shops and market stalls sell the chip for about £15, I know of a few who do.

27-07-2008, 10:51	#7
Niranjaniz Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK, Nottingham Posts: 624	pretty much reiterating cooperman the best option is to get a Vodafone Prepay phone as its cheaper, and swap out the sims: http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/-...archtype=genre check out the phones there, you can also go unlocked but its more expensive: e.g. Sony Ericsson K800i vodafone pay&go - £70 Sony Ericsson K800i SIM FREE - £120 that just under double and they will both work for your situation.

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