New Cell Phone

[A_SN]

Recently my Nokia 3200 died so I need a new phone. What I liked the most about this phone was its powerful flashlight, and well also it had a good battery life and I liked having a camera, although its camera was ultra crappy.

So basically what I'm looking for in a new phone would be a *good* 2.0 MP camera (since I'm trying to replace my low-end Nikon camera at the same time), if possible WiFi cause I'm a skinflint and I want to surf the tubes for free, also if possible a flashlight. And my price range is pretty much 200-300 € (£140-220 or even $300-440).

I tried to look up at some phones on the web and found the Nokia 5500 and I was glad cause it had a flashlight and a camera, but the camera sounds ultra crappy, it said the battery would barely hold an entire day and that the keypad would "peel off", so that one's a no no. By the way I don't really mind the brand, I just want some cool phone.

I'm listening to your suggestions

 

[nickspoon]

I'm going to be buying a Nokia E65:

It has WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, etc. Also, it has an option to scan for wireless networks periodically and show them and their encryption on the main screen.

I also considered the Nokia E70, which has a full QWERTY keyboard:

Again with WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G. Both use Symbian OS.

 

[tim0391]

i have got a sony erricson k800i with a 3.2 mega pixel camera and has a flash. The mp3 player built in is good too the battery lasts a good while and it has bluetooth and a m2 port (up to 2gb)

and i paid £100 quid for it but shops like argos and currys are now selling them for £80

 

[Sphinxter]

I'm waiting for the Neo 1973

 

[nickspoon]

I'm waiting for the Neo 1973


I was going to get one but the likelihood of it being out by Christmas is becoming ever slimmer.

 

[euro48k]

go for the HTC Touch phone ..
windows mobile 6 and wi-fi + other specs i can't remember now
or wait for the OpenMoko-Loko-Boko delayed like an unwanted child

 

[Ganepark32]

I think your best bet would be to go with an N-series phone from Nokia. If you had more money to spend, I'd suggest getting the LG Viewty. Gonna upgrade to that eventually when I've had enough of the LG Chocolate.

 

[Nova]

I'm getting the Nokia 6500 Slide. It looks great, has a good camera, 3G, No nonsense interface, Double LED camera flash, can be used as a flashlight. And best of all, It's only £17 a month on the 3 Network.

 

[Fishbong]

I'm waiting for the Neo 1973


I was going to get one but the likelihood of it being out by Christmas is becoming ever slimmer.

Aren´t they already selling it? It sure looks that way, even if it´s called a "Developer´s Preview". Whatever that is.

 

[purple_goat]

I also considered the Nokia E70, which has a full QWERTY keyboard:

Again with WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G. Both use Symbian OS.

http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=iphone

sold?

 

[A_SN]

I'm getting the Nokia 6500 Slide. It looks great, has a good camera, 3G, No nonsense interface, Double LED camera flash, can be used as a flashlight. And best of all, It's only £17 a month on the 3 Network.



Oh wow, and it goes on eBay for 200 €! Wow, you've got me sold on that one, thanks! (I can still take some more suggestions if anyone has any)

EDIT : Upon looking up reviews it seems that it doesn't actually have a flashlight mode and that it keeps freezing.

 

[lubidog]

N95.

Apart from the battery it is like a piece of art. Has everything you want!

 

[___]

That neo1973 looks nice. OpenMoko is interesting anyway and the hardware specs of that phone look promising. If I had 400$ loose and I'd care about cellphones I would get one of those. But then again, I really want to get an n-gage qd right now ^^. Just for gaming. Gaming on other cellphones normally is crap.

 

[Ravnos]

N95.

Apart from the battery it is like a piece of art. Has everything you want!

I didn't know what that was till I saw your post and now I want one very very badly. If only it wasn't so expensive.

 

[Nova]

Oooh, the N95 looks nice. However, I read the battery is uber shit, and that it's huge. Any comments?

 

[lubidog]

Oooh, the N95 looks nice. However, I read the battery is uber shit, and that it's huge. Any comments?

You are correct!

I carry two batteries

 

[andyB911]

iphone is good for surfing on the bus as I'm doing now

But large, not cheap and camera iffy.

 

[Nova]

Oooh, the N95 looks nice. However, I read the battery is uber shit, and that it's huge. Any comments?

You are correct!

I carry two batteries

Will it not get me through a day of just texting and the odd call?

 

[lubidog]

Oooh, the N95 looks nice. However, I read the battery is uber shit, and that it's huge. Any comments?

You are correct!

I carry two batteries

Will it not get me through a day of just texting and the odd call?


Easily. Just charge it at night and it lasts a good day no problems! I just have a spare in case I don't get home....

 

[Nova]

Oooh, the N95 looks nice. However, I read the battery is uber shit, and that it's huge. Any comments?

You are correct!

I carry two batteries

Will it not get me through a day of just texting and the odd call?


Easily. Just charge it at night and it lasts a good day no problems! I just have a spare in case I don't get home....


Awesome, Think I've found my new phone. Excellent. Also, I noticed on ebay some after-market 1800mAh batteries, so that might be a good investment.