Best handset on 3? INQ?

frailfury · 08-01-2009, 21:14

I am upgrading this weekend but still not sure what handset to go for.

I currently pay £15 per month for 600 texts and 75mins.

My maximum budget is £20 a month + a free handset, which I know could get me the Nokia 6600 Slide but that's just with 300 mix and match texts/mins.

Another option is the INQ1 - you get 75mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £15, but the phone just looks a little cheap. Anyone got one who would recommend it?

Really not sure what to go for. I have called them 4 times and even threatened to cancel but they won't budge.

I want to avoid Sony Ericssons as their signal is terrible in my area.

Any ideas?

coopermanyorks · 08-01-2009, 22:15

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Originally Posted by frailfury

I want to avoid Sony Ericssons as their signal is terrible in my area.

........and you know this because .........

If the signal is bad , blame the 3 network and maybe dump Three

As I have said on the other threads , let the contract end , request your pac and get offered a decent deal .

In the meantime buy a cheap PAYG phone that matches your sim

frailfury · 08-01-2009, 22:21

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Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

........and you know this because .........

If the signal is bad , blame the 3 network and maybe dump Three

As I have said on the other threads , let the contract end , request your pac and get offered a decent deal .

In the meantime buy a cheap PAYG phone that matches your sim

My wife has had 2 ericssons, both terrible at holding signal in the house, whilst my nokia holds it fine.

I have heard about what they offer when you actually cancel, great £10 deals but crap handsets!

3 are good with price. I'm not one of these people that spends £35 a month on a phone.

coopermanyorks · 08-01-2009, 22:25

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I'm not one of these people that spends £35 a month on a phone.

Neither am I , I pay £10 pm for 02 simplicity 200 mins , 400 texts on my own phone , 30 days contract

I think everying that Three offer someone else offers a similar or better tariff these days .

Good reception can be geographical and therefore certain networks preform better than others

02 is pants on the east coast around YO25 are , but Three and Vodafone are great

When the wifes contract was up on 02 she looked at Three and Vodafone , Vodafone offered the best phone package a SE C905 , 600 mins , unlimted texts , unlimited internet for an avaerage of £26.66 per month after discounts whilst the same phone on Three was £35 pm without free internet , whilst my son got a free SE W890i with 750 mins , unlimited texts for £25 pm

Its nothing personal I think the deal offered depends on who and when you speak to @ Three

Take the contract to the end in the 17th month request your pac and if need be look at the alternatives

frailfury · 08-01-2009, 22:38

I am tempted by the INQ though mate, you can't beat that deal.

coopermanyorks · 08-01-2009, 22:41

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Originally Posted by frailfury

I am tempted by the INQ though mate, you can't beat that deal.

looks a good deal , have you been in store and actually tried one out

My wife was dead set on an Blackberry Storm untill I went instore with her and it wasn't as good as she thought it would be

I look instore , get the prices , feel the handest then go home search the www for reviews and prices and usually buy online .

£9 sounds a decent deal too ( but its SE)

http://threestore.three.co.uk/dealsu...09&hompepage=1

frailfury · 08-01-2009, 22:49

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Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

looks a good deal , have you been in store and actually tried one out

My wife was dead set on an Blackberry Storm untill I went instore with her and it wasn't as good as she thought it would be

I look instore , get the prices , feel the handest then go home search the www for reviews and prices and usually buy online .

£9 sounds a decent deal too ( but its SE)

http://threestore.three.co.uk/dealsu...09&hompepage=1

It's ok, 100 mins or texts though. It's good for skint folk.

coopermanyorks · 08-01-2009, 23:23

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Originally Posted by frailfury

It's ok, 100 mins or texts though. It's good for skint folk.

Sorry didn't realise you were loaded

frailfury · 08-01-2009, 23:54

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Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Sorry didn't realise you were loaded

I'm not but that isn't what I'm after. Need more texts!

kiellliam · 09-01-2009, 13:09

The INQ1 better than the Sony erricson's on the Three network

BT@home · 09-01-2009, 13:37

I get the feeling these threads are gonna continue until your contract ends

frailfury · 09-01-2009, 13:37

Ok I have kinda rounded it down now.

The LG 990 Viewty Refurbished looks good at £18 mix and match 500.

The INQ1 at £15 with unlimited texts and internet.
It's the internet and texts thats doing it for me with this but it's a '3' made handset.

or finally

Nokia 6600 mix and match 300 at £20

So which would you say is the best?

Ricardodaforce · 09-01-2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by frailfury

Ok I have kinda rounded it down now.

The LG 990 Viewty Refurbished looks good at £18 mix and match 500.

The INQ1 at £15 with unlimited texts and internet.
It's the internet and texts thats doing it for me with this but it's a '3' made handset.

or finally

Nokia 6600 mix and match 300 at £20

So which would you say is the best?

Surely what YOU think is best is what matters.

belleville1 · 09-01-2009, 15:53

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Originally Posted by BT@home

I get the feeling these threads are gonna continue until your contract ends

I agree, isn't this the fourth or fifth now?!

Bang Bang Boom · 09-01-2009, 17:23

I have an INQ1 & so does my partner. i love mine. the battery is a pain and the fone sumtimes resets itself. the internet is fantastic (download opera mini 4.2 when u get it) really good signal. skype is brilliant, quality sound when on a call. msn could do with sum work as could facebook.

i would get one mate!

frailfury · 10-01-2009, 20:12

I really was only asking for peoples opinions. The INQ seems a bit buggy and cheap so I think I will leave that.

The final choice is really either the Sony W890i or the Nokia 6500 Slide, both are £48 on the £15 texter plan which I am sure I can talk them round to giving me the handset free.

Which phone would you advise?

malaikah · 10-01-2009, 22:53

That INQ1 has some good reviews. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DN

frailfury · 11-01-2009, 00:00

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Originally Posted by malaikah

That INQ1 has some good reviews. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DN

It has but also a lot of people say it's software is a little buggy and that the handset crashes alot.

malaikah · 11-01-2009, 00:06

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Originally Posted by frailfury

It has but also a lot of people say it's software is a little buggy and that the handset crashes alot.

Oh, where did you read that?

frailfury · 11-01-2009, 00:09

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Originally Posted by malaikah

Oh, where did you read that?

Type in INQ reviews in google. Theres loads.

malaikah · 11-01-2009, 00:13

Well do the reviews for those other phones you are interested in have any negatives

frailfury · 11-01-2009, 00:28

All the phones I like have negatives aswell so I am just going to have to trust my instinct. I am gonna go with the 6500 slide providing they let me have it for free. I trust Nokia and never had a prob. I will add the internet pack too so will be 75mins and unlimited texts/internet for £20 a mth. Great for me.

malaikah · 11-01-2009, 00:47

Excellent. Sounds like a plan.

coopermanyorks · 11-01-2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by frailfury

All the phones I like have negatives aswell so I am just going to have to trust my instinct. I am gonna go with the 6500 slide providing they let me have it for free. I trust Nokia and never had a prob. I will add the internet pack too so will be 75mins and unlimited texts/internet for £20 a mth. Great for me.

Sounds a bad idea to me .....Nokia 6500

frailfury · 11-01-2009, 16:47

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Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Sounds a bad idea to me .....Nokia 6500

Why?! Whats wrong with the 6500?!

I only want to pay £15 texter plan and £5 internet max so I am limited in my options mate. If you think of something better let me know.

08-01-2009, 21:14	#1
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Best handset on 3? INQ? I am upgrading this weekend but still not sure what handset to go for. I currently pay £15 per month for 600 texts and 75mins. My maximum budget is £20 a month + a free handset, which I know could get me the Nokia 6600 Slide but that's just with 300 mix and match texts/mins. Another option is the INQ1 - you get 75mins, unlimited texts and unlimited internet for £15, but the phone just looks a little cheap. Anyone got one who would recommend it? Really not sure what to go for. I have called them 4 times and even threatened to cancel but they won't budge. I want to avoid Sony Ericssons as their signal is terrible in my area. Any ideas?

08-01-2009, 22:15	#2
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by frailfury I want to avoid Sony Ericssons as their signal is terrible in my area. ........and you know this because ......... If the signal is bad , blame the 3 network and maybe dump Three As I have said on the other threads , let the contract end , request your pac and get offered a decent deal . In the meantime buy a cheap PAYG phone that matches your sim

08-01-2009, 22:21	#3
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks ........and you know this because ......... If the signal is bad , blame the 3 network and maybe dump Three As I have said on the other threads , let the contract end , request your pac and get offered a decent deal . In the meantime buy a cheap PAYG phone that matches your sim My wife has had 2 ericssons, both terrible at holding signal in the house, whilst my nokia holds it fine. I have heard about what they offer when you actually cancel, great £10 deals but crap handsets! 3 are good with price. I'm not one of these people that spends £35 a month on a phone.

08-01-2009, 22:25	#4
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: I'm not one of these people that spends £35 a month on a phone. Neither am I , I pay £10 pm for 02 simplicity 200 mins , 400 texts on my own phone , 30 days contract I think everying that Three offer someone else offers a similar or better tariff these days . Good reception can be geographical and therefore certain networks preform better than others 02 is pants on the east coast around YO25 are , but Three and Vodafone are great When the wifes contract was up on 02 she looked at Three and Vodafone , Vodafone offered the best phone package a SE C905 , 600 mins , unlimted texts , unlimited internet for an avaerage of £26.66 per month after discounts whilst the same phone on Three was £35 pm without free internet , whilst my son got a free SE W890i with 750 mins , unlimited texts for £25 pm Its nothing personal I think the deal offered depends on who and when you speak to @ Three Take the contract to the end in the 17th month request your pac and if need be look at the alternatives

08-01-2009, 22:38	#5
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	I am tempted by the INQ though mate, you can't beat that deal.

08-01-2009, 22:41	#6
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by frailfury I am tempted by the INQ though mate, you can't beat that deal. looks a good deal , have you been in store and actually tried one out My wife was dead set on an Blackberry Storm untill I went instore with her and it wasn't as good as she thought it would be I look instore , get the prices , feel the handest then go home search the www for reviews and prices and usually buy online . £9 sounds a decent deal too ( but its SE) http://threestore.three.co.uk/dealsu...09&hompepage=1

08-01-2009, 22:49	#7
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks looks a good deal , have you been in store and actually tried one out My wife was dead set on an Blackberry Storm untill I went instore with her and it wasn't as good as she thought it would be I look instore , get the prices , feel the handest then go home search the www for reviews and prices and usually buy online . £9 sounds a decent deal too ( but its SE) http://threestore.three.co.uk/dealsu...09&hompepage=1 It's ok, 100 mins or texts though. It's good for skint folk.

08-01-2009, 23:23	#8
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by frailfury It's ok, 100 mins or texts though. It's good for skint folk. Sorry didn't realise you were loaded

08-01-2009, 23:54	#9
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Sorry didn't realise you were loaded I'm not but that isn't what I'm after. Need more texts!

09-01-2009, 13:09	#10
kiellliam Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 773	The INQ1 better than the Sony erricson's on the Three network

09-01-2009, 13:37	#11
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	I get the feeling these threads are gonna continue until your contract ends

09-01-2009, 14:26	#13
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	Quote: Originally Posted by frailfury Ok I have kinda rounded it down now. The LG 990 Viewty Refurbished looks good at £18 mix and match 500. The INQ1 at £15 with unlimited texts and internet. It's the internet and texts thats doing it for me with this but it's a '3' made handset. or finally Nokia 6600 mix and match 300 at £20 So which would you say is the best? Surely what YOU think is best is what matters.

09-01-2009, 15:53	#14
belleville1 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,619	Quote: Originally Posted by BT@home I get the feeling these threads are gonna continue until your contract ends I agree, isn't this the fourth or fifth now?!

09-01-2009, 17:23	#15
Bang Bang Boom Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 884	I have an INQ1 & so does my partner. i love mine. the battery is a pain and the fone sumtimes resets itself. the internet is fantastic (download opera mini 4.2 when u get it) really good signal. skype is brilliant, quality sound when on a call. msn could do with sum work as could facebook. i would get one mate!

10-01-2009, 20:12	#16
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	I really was only asking for peoples opinions. The INQ seems a bit buggy and cheap so I think I will leave that. The final choice is really either the Sony W890i or the Nokia 6500 Slide, both are £48 on the £15 texter plan which I am sure I can talk them round to giving me the handset free. Which phone would you advise?

10-01-2009, 22:53	#17
malaikah Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not far enough Posts: 12,248	That INQ1 has some good reviews. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DN

11-01-2009, 00:00	#18
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by malaikah That INQ1 has some good reviews. http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3Den%26sa%3DN It has but also a lot of people say it's software is a little buggy and that the handset crashes alot.

11-01-2009, 00:06	#19
malaikah Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not far enough Posts: 12,248	Quote: Originally Posted by frailfury It has but also a lot of people say it's software is a little buggy and that the handset crashes alot. Oh, where did you read that?

11-01-2009, 00:09	#20
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by malaikah Oh, where did you read that? Type in INQ reviews in google. Theres loads.

11-01-2009, 00:13	#21
malaikah Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not far enough Posts: 12,248	Well do the reviews for those other phones you are interested in have any negatives

11-01-2009, 00:28	#22
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	All the phones I like have negatives aswell so I am just going to have to trust my instinct. I am gonna go with the 6500 slide providing they let me have it for free. I trust Nokia and never had a prob. I will add the internet pack too so will be 75mins and unlimited texts/internet for £20 a mth. Great for me.

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Best handset on 3? INQ?

11-01-2009, 00:47	#23
malaikah Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not far enough Posts: 12,248	Excellent. Sounds like a plan.

11-01-2009, 14:26	#24
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by frailfury All the phones I like have negatives aswell so I am just going to have to trust my instinct. I am gonna go with the 6500 slide providing they let me have it for free. I trust Nokia and never had a prob. I will add the internet pack too so will be 75mins and unlimited texts/internet for £20 a mth. Great for me. Sounds a bad idea to me .....Nokia 6500

11-01-2009, 16:47	#25
frailfury Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,966	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Sounds a bad idea to me .....Nokia 6500 Why?! Whats wrong with the 6500?! I only want to pay £15 texter plan and £5 internet max so I am limited in my options mate. If you think of something better let me know.