I have a Sony Ericsson K750i - it's lasted me ages but is really starting to play up. Turning off randomly, or turning off to the slightest jolt - I dropped it about 10cm's onto my bed and it turned off, my bed is really soft. It's also slow and laggy at times and is just generally pissing me off.
What kind of phone do you have? Do you love it or loathe it? And what is the best phone to get at the moment?
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I have a Sony Ericsson K750i - it's lasted me ages but is really starting to play up. Turning off randomly, or turning off to the slightest jolt - I dropped it about 10cm's onto my bed and it turned off, my bed is really soft. It's also slow and laggy at times and is just generally pissing me off.
What kind of phone do you have? Do you love it or loathe it? And what is the best phone to get at the moment?
I just bought a Motorola V3. Only $199. It's pre paid so I just chucked my sim from my old phone in it.
So far so good. Does everything it should.
Took a bit of a gamble though. My last Motorola had problems re charging and the camera died on it after a year.
if you want a good fone go 4 a nokia fone i had 1 for 5 years ran ova it with a 5 tonne truck droped it in salt water and it still worked
750i's are good, ive got one too, alot of people have had the same problems, not to mention the joystick stuffing up. My next phone will deafintly be the new iphone... pfffft what buttons!!
Yep get them iphones over here NOW!!!!!!!
I'm a fan of all things apple and can't wait to get my mits on one of those babies. Oooooo damn I need a cold shower just thinking about it.
I'm a fan of all things apple and can't wait to get my mits on one of those babies. Oooooo damn I need a cold shower just thinking about it.
There are phones with better specs than the iPhone already on the market - why would you downgrade?
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There are phones with better specs than the iPhone already on the market - why would you downgrade?
Really Gemzu???
Show me
http://www.apple.com/iphone/technology/specs.html
i got older 6610 nokia, had it for about 4 years now, never had a problem with it. few mates have N70s and N80s and they have all had a problem in the fisrt few months and had to be sent south for repairs.
i would get same as dave, iPhone FTW!!! or the new N93 with 8gb HD...
i would get same as dave, iPhone FTW!!! or the new N93 with 8gb HD...
i got a f500i sony ericsson.. and its a fucken piece of shite.
There are phones soon to be released that have 3.2MP camera's and other specs I'll find the info and post it.
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From another site
like the ipod itself, the battery will not be removable by the customer, so if it dies, or starts to get dodgy, be prepared to send it into apple.
personally, i can't believe how pathetic the specs are on this thing. to be releasing NEXT year, and only have EDGE, which is hardly used here, is a joke. as is the 2MP camera, by then, 3.2MP at least will be the default. this year, i plan to upgrade my 3G 2MP 4GB walkman phone, to a new sony ericsson that has HSDPA, a 3.2MP camera at least, oh, and costs less than the iphone will. if anyone has seen the sony ericsson W950i or M600i phones in the shops, the thin, PDA like touch pad phones... they're being remodelled this year, to include a 3.2MP camera and wifi, so i might look at those.
i seriously don't know why apple is bothering with the mobile phone sector. with such fierce competition already, resulting in well specced, well priced phones, it's hard to imagine apple making a killing by peddling under specced phones with the apple premium.
i suspect they're only doing this, as not to be left behind in the personal music market, but how will they do this time, being virtually last to the table?
like the ipod itself, the battery will not be removable by the customer, so if it dies, or starts to get dodgy, be prepared to send it into apple.
personally, i can't believe how pathetic the specs are on this thing. to be releasing NEXT year, and only have EDGE, which is hardly used here, is a joke. as is the 2MP camera, by then, 3.2MP at least will be the default. this year, i plan to upgrade my 3G 2MP 4GB walkman phone, to a new sony ericsson that has HSDPA, a 3.2MP camera at least, oh, and costs less than the iphone will. if anyone has seen the sony ericsson W950i or M600i phones in the shops, the thin, PDA like touch pad phones... they're being remodelled this year, to include a 3.2MP camera and wifi, so i might look at those.
i seriously don't know why apple is bothering with the mobile phone sector. with such fierce competition already, resulting in well specced, well priced phones, it's hard to imagine apple making a killing by peddling under specced phones with the apple premium.
i suspect they're only doing this, as not to be left behind in the personal music market, but how will they do this time, being virtually last to the table?
oooo must be true then Anyway each to thier own.
On my third ipod now. Never ever had a drama with them or the battery.
The battery isn't the only Spec that is in question - why only a 2 MP camera when there is Technology for better.
Apple have stuck their foot into a big mess this time I think.
Apple have stuck their foot into a big mess this time I think.
have a V3x...hasnt lost screen power yet. Very girly phone. Lame setout, poor interface, girly features.
What else would I expect from work? A friggin iPhone? Pfffffft.
What else would I expect from work? A friggin iPhone? Pfffffft.
I got a motorola flip one like the v3 was good, got wet once now it hates me.
I got a Nokia N73, i have had motorola's, siemens, and other brand phones, but Nokia been always the best and most reliable.
My N73 has 3.2mp camera, uses same lense as sony does for it's video cameras.
But it really comes down to what you want the phone for, just simple calls and sms then simple style Nokia the go.
My N73 has 3.2mp camera, uses same lense as sony does for it's video cameras.
But it really comes down to what you want the phone for, just simple calls and sms then simple style Nokia the go.
NOKIA ALL THE WAY
Yes I agree, plus all the after market stuff you can get, plus they easier to unlock if pre paid, by yourself that is not network, they want to much money to do that.
i have a Motorola v3, cost me $200 and i got a free $160 worth of shit because it was Christmas, ive never had a problem with it and if you have a ink jet printer you can put tattoos of whatever you want on it
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nokia all the way. the iPhone is a PDA, and there are plenty of PDAs on the market. only difference is teh mac operating system, instead of a microsoft one.
i have had flashy phones, and a phone with too many functions give me the sh1ts. i need to make calls, recieve sms, and have an alarm clock. only excessive function that i ever appreciated in a phone was the torch, and i use it all the time. and the only reason i ever upgraded from my trusty 5100 was becase i got a 5140i for sweet nothing in the uk.
nokia all the way. the iPhone is a PDA, and there are plenty of PDAs on the market. only difference is teh mac operating system, instead of a microsoft one.
i have had flashy phones, and a phone with too many functions give me the sh1ts. i need to make calls, recieve sms, and have an alarm clock. only excessive function that i ever appreciated in a phone was the torch, and i use it all the time. and the only reason i ever upgraded from my trusty 5100 was becase i got a 5140i for sweet nothing in the uk.
i have
** pink lg slide phone kg 800 chocolate **
and
** pink flip motorolla v3 **
i love them both
** pink lg slide phone kg 800 chocolate **
and
** pink flip motorolla v3 **
i love them both
Nokia FTW, you can drop em, bash em, drown em and smash em and they still work. I have a N70 and other than a few teething problems its been ok.
I have a Nokia 6255 flip. Ive had it nearly year n half. I want to know is anyone having problems with theirs!!! Sometimes wen mines turned on it forgets my settings, if someone rings from tha 1 number 2 much it keeps ringin even though theyd hung up, then wen i cancell tha call to get rid of the missed call messages it shuts down (sometimes) and now my keypad lights dont turn on! BEHHHH and im nice to it. My brother has a 2112 black n wite screen, water, droppin it, swimin with it, in tha washing machine while on, still goes! REHHH!
I have severe aversion to Nokia, constant problems. Everyone of my ericssons has worked fine for over two years.
Nokia if you want to be common
Sony Ericsson FTW
Nokia if you want to be common
Sony Ericsson FTW
Even thou the stats may not match up to sony/nokia, im sure they will be just as popular due to marketing. Its the beez-kneez in the phone fashion industry!
meh @ the battery issue, same goes to say for any electrical componant in most electrical device. One would think this day and age batteries wouldnt be the issue... its more the software now! They wont be in aus till next year, but they get released to public mid this year. E-bay is already taking bulk orders. but yes.. next year when they get released in aus they will be out-dated. but its that 6months of 'check out my sick new iphone' thats worth it.
chicks dig guys with iPhones!
Nokia FTW, you can drop em, bash em, drown em and smash em and they still work.
Nothing comes close to the durabillity days of the 3310's..... but the ps1 controllers were tuffer!
meh @ the battery issue, same goes to say for any electrical componant in most electrical device. One would think this day and age batteries wouldnt be the issue... its more the software now! They wont be in aus till next year, but they get released to public mid this year. E-bay is already taking bulk orders. but yes.. next year when they get released in aus they will be out-dated. but its that 6months of 'check out my sick new iphone' thats worth it.
chicks dig guys with iPhones!
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Nokia FTW, you can drop em, bash em, drown em and smash em and they still work.
Nothing comes close to the durabillity days of the 3310's..... but the ps1 controllers were tuffer!
i dropped my 3310 from a 3 story apartment onto the road and the cover didn't even come off!!! same phone fell into a bowl of champane (don't know how) but it spent the night there and after a day in the sun kept going.
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Nothing comes close to the durabillity days of the 3310's..... but the ps1 controllers were tuffer!
only the non dual-shock one, they are hell tuff, I had dual shock fail on me.
The only nokia I can vouch for is the 5110, that brick survived two toilet adventures and lots of abuse.
ps3 controllers should be good! no cords, throw that sh*t across the room when you lose!
i have a samsung D520, it looks pimp and has good features, my last lg was pretty indestructible, got thrown at walls many at time.
I think the earlier model Nokia's were the better ones, more sturdy, unlike the newer ones, more fragile, yes heaps of features, but well drop it and bam, there goes your $800 phone.
Did a little research about the phones mentioned, some sound ok, some seem to have problems and some have upgraded models about to be released!
in the Nokia N Series, the N95 is being released this month apparently and has GPS and a 5 MP camera
be interesting to find out how fast the GPS is.
The N70 looks better than the N73, the N73 having lag issues according to Cnet.
I've had a Samsung and don't like them, I'm tossing up between the new Nokia or getting an upgraded SE
in the Nokia N Series, the N95 is being released this month apparently and has GPS and a 5 MP camera
be interesting to find out how fast the GPS is.The N70 looks better than the N73, the N73 having lag issues according to Cnet.
I've had a Samsung and don't like them, I'm tossing up between the new Nokia or getting an upgraded SE
Well the N70 looks okay, but I like the N73 better, plus has better camera. And well is newer model.
But it comes down to personal preference, plus well you should go out and check the phones out in the shops, better to see them up close and check them out that just looking at them on the net.
I've had no probs with my N73.
But it comes down to personal preference, plus well you should go out and check the phones out in the shops, better to see them up close and check them out that just looking at them on the net.
I've had no probs with my N73.
I look at cnet.com.au - it's got pro's and con's gives me an idea of what I'm looking at and to narrow it down to what I may be interested in and what I'm not interested in
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in the Nokia N Series, the N95 is being released this month apparently and has GPS and a 5 MP camera
be interesting to find out how fast the GPS is.any phone with connection to the web (GPRS or CDMA) and Java script enabled can do GPS if you buy the program. i have seen it used on a 3250 as a speedo in a car to good accuracy.
Cool you learn something new everyday! Thanks Trev 
I guess they mean this phone comes with it already on the phone ready to go.
I guess they mean this phone comes with it already on the phone ready to go.
Well if you get the newer Nokia's they come with data cables, so you can download free games and stuff and install them on your phone.
Plus well Nokia's better known for their ease of use, plus handy to have phone with cam, you never know when you might spot that rare car on the road or parked somewhere. Or that hot babe.
Plus well Nokia's better known for their ease of use, plus handy to have phone with cam, you never know when you might spot that rare car on the road or parked somewhere. Or that hot babe.
QUOTE(gemzu @ Jan 22 2007, 04:36 PM) [snapback]1280695806[/snapback]
in the Nokia N Series, the N95 is being released this month apparently and has GPS and a 5 MP camera
Pffft I have 10 mp camera. Now if only I could find where the phone part is on it.
i have a nokia 6280 slide fone....very good with a 1gb card and the camer is awesome....they arnt tuff as i learned but accedently stepped on it and the screen cracked and is all blak....but yeh the old 3310 where like bricks...tuff as!!! used to give minea hiding and it wouldnt break...had it for 2 years of abuse!
I was looking at the 6288
i had a VO razor but the outer screen cracked, and it started falling apart, it was a shit fone but i think i got jibbed becoz all my mates who have v3's theres are fine, and there not water proof either... now i have a sony ericsson T810i which i havent had any problems yet, and its drop proof from about 1.5m high coz i accidentally drop it and it still works like new...
I got a Samsung Z400 slide. Good phone so far, micro SD, 2meg camera (front and back) Meesah happy 
Ericson K800i... "Nokia killer!"
w800i for the win
still going hard and is over a year old! only gone through 1 memory stick!
still going hard and is over a year old! only gone through 1 memory stick!
I got a 1gig card with my N73, takes great pics.
But yeh, once sony took over ericson then their phones were great, but not before then.
But like I said comes down to what you like, and what you looking for in a phone, and what you willing to spend.
Man I have to be the most boring poster on this site, is there an award for that?
But yeh, once sony took over ericson then their phones were great, but not before then.
But like I said comes down to what you like, and what you looking for in a phone, and what you willing to spend.
Man I have to be the most boring poster on this site, is there an award for that?
^^HAha you aren't boring - should start a topic in off topic - the NT poster awards - see who gets what award.
anyway I've narrowed it to a Nokia or a Sony Ericsson - will hold off a couple of weeks and see what new stuff comes out then decide
anyway I've narrowed it to a Nokia or a Sony Ericsson - will hold off a couple of weeks and see what new stuff comes out then decide
Well that is another thing, they always brining out new phones all the time.
You wil buy a new phone, then bam, week later updated model, or something better.
You wil buy a new phone, then bam, week later updated model, or something better.
off topic section !!
but yea i got nokia some crap shit brick 6670, dont seem to have too many trouble with it except for it freezes sometimes. the processor might not be able to keep up
prob get another nokia of some sort later on down the track, havent been keepin up with the new phones these days.
but yea i got nokia some crap shit brick 6670, dont seem to have too many trouble with it except for it freezes sometimes. the processor might not be able to keep up
prob get another nokia of some sort later on down the track, havent been keepin up with the new phones these days.
I think that is the problem most people have with the new Nokia's, they tend to be a bit slow, but with all the crap they have on them, it's no wonder really.
Sony Ericsson K800i awesome phone.
i have a nokia 6101 flip phone, did have alot of troubles with it in begining, had it for about a month then the speaker died, also the screen gets really scratched from the buttons, but yeh other then that its been ok had it for about 1 and a half years.
it has servived a couple of drops...
it has servived a couple of drops...
If you really wanna test how good your phone is, have a couple of kids and let them play with it. If it survives and still works, then you got yourself a good phone.
Of course, lock the keypad, don't want the police calling you back, like what happened to my wife.
Of course, lock the keypad, don't want the police calling you back, like what happened to my wife.
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