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Re: I think I want a new mobile.

smstextnews — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:27:15 -0000

Is the camera important?

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

Suraj — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:13:29 -0000

I don't know if you've already got a phone, but I'd recommend E71. Its a QWERTY, very slim, s60 and its quite good. Very durable. Comes with a 2GB memory card. Not a great camera though..I don't care for one.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

Mike42 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:54:59 -0000

Yup, the 6120 is a solid choice. Mrs Mike42 loves hers, and when I used it I was amazed at how small it was yet could pretty much keep up with the S60 antics of the N95.

You can pick up an as-new one on eBay from a reputable dealer for around the £65 mark.

/m

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

MaManfie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:38:05 -0000

Hi Nacho,

Thanks. You're right, I'm not out to moan about Blyk - you'll be surprised at how much I wanted Blyk to work. Secretly, I still hope, but I know nothing will come of it.

As for the iPhone I'm getting the chance to play around with one shortly, so I'll see what I think of it. I have to say though, I'm not a fan - but can I won over?

Thanks again,
Samantha.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

MaManfie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:36:14 -0000

Hi CRocker,

Thanks for the feedback, I'm open to everyone's views.

As for this piece, it wasn't a moan. It was a simple question, I want a new phone, and I'm not sure what I want. The whole Blyk thing is a totally different sotry altogether, and I don't think I need to re-explain my experiences right here.

I'm also not out to get a freebie, I was planning on making my new phone a present to myself as a reward for GCSE efforts. It's also all part of the consumer experience, which is always helpful when writing on Mobile Industry Review.

Sony isn't my new target - actually, I'm quite fond of them. I have issues (as I'm sure most people do), with some mobiles, services, operators, signal, anything really. I don't intend on lashing out on Sony, because as of yet, I haven't yet been terribly let down by my current phone.

I'm not lashing out here, and I appreciate your concerns, and actually, I haven't just written total rants. Everything has it's ups and it's downs, and I try to show that; I like to think of myself as a realist, although anyone is allowed to beg to differ.

As for the sex life of a ping pong ball, where did you get that from?

Thanks though,
Samantha.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

nacho — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:19:18 -0000

Well, Samantha has had an awful mobile experience of late so she has every right to express how awful certain providers are.
I'm absolutely sure Sam is not on a mission to moan about Blyk. Just change the name Blyk for O2, Vodafone, whatever and I'm sure we've all had similar issues with our current/past providers. Sam has just voiced it here and I just hope that Blyk et al take notice.
BTW, Samatha, how about getting the iPhone?

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

smstextnews — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:04:11 -0000

I've been thoroughly enjouying her perspective. Blyk -- and Sony Ericsson - thoroughly deserve her ire.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

CRocker — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:23:55 -0000

Samantha, why don't you write a positive piece for once - all you ever seem to do is moan and complain.

Who knows.....if you were constructive or at least useful then maybe one of the established readers of this blog would supply you with a phone.

Pretty bored of reading about your rants - Blyk are trying to do something innovative with mobile advertising and all you've done is knock a model that could reshape the future... don't make Sony Ericson your new target.

Instead of lashing out at this comment, why not take the baton and run - A nice long piece about what WOULD work as a model for ad funded MVNO's... there's a title for you. Afterwards, you can revert back to writing riveting pieces on things like the sex life of a ping pong ball.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

whatleydude — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:38:23 -0000

Tim makes a good shout there, definitely check it out.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

MaManfie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:27:36 -0000

Hi Tim,

Thanks for that! I'll look into it!

Samantha.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

timbelfall — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:49:02 -0000

What about a Nokia 6120 on Three Prepay £109,99 (sim locked of course). It's a proper smartphone so you can personalise it as much as you like, and it's very light as well.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

bradjcouk — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:48:10 -0000

Ditto. 3G

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

MaManfie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:59:48 -0000

Hmm... I'll have a look around.
You can get second-hand phones from quite a few places now - namely the CEX shops that are popping up everywhere.

Thanks,
Samantha.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

MaManfie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:58:53 -0000

No, I don't like contracts. I don't use my mobile enough to make them worthwhile. Plus, if I run out of money, then I'm stuck!

Samantha.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

smstextnews — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:42:22 -0000

Ah, er.... that won't fit into your 110 budget though.

Are you considering contracts?

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

smstextnews — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:41:52 -0000

iPhone all the way.

Re: I think I want a new mobile.

rickyc — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:16:30 -0000

well i just bought a n95 silver for 70 quid its wicked. It was a refurb from o2 however everything was brand new even the anti scratch stickers, problem you need to know someone who is on a o2 contract to buy one. The N82 is also wicked but pricey :(