recommend me a new smartphone (1 Viewer)

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

I need a new phone,nothing too fancy,but something with a gps would be handy,probably get more use as a camera/mp3 player than anything else,some basic internet use,very little in the way of extra apps,other than a few basic kids games, if that means anything. (fuck facebook etc)

Also,for use with vodaphone,and cheapish and pay as you go.

Thanks.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

I hear great things about the Nexus 5 from Google.

Supposed to be reasonably priced also.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Or the Moto G

Motorola unveils the Moto G, its new colorful and affordable Android phone (hands-on)

Motorola Moto G review: the only cheap phone you should buy

 

[pete]

I need a new phone,nothing too fancy,but something with a gps would be handy,probably get more use as a camera/mp3 player than anything else,some basic internet use,very little in the way of extra apps,other than a few basic kids games, if that means anything. (fuck facebook etc)

Also,for use with vodaphone,and cheapish and pay as you go.

Thanks.

i think most of the PAYG android phones would fit the bill? i'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between them though.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

i think most of the PAYG android phones would fit the bill? i'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between them though.

That's it exactly,I have no idea,so was hoping for some input. That Mototola one 7 No-Tomorrow mentioned will get a look in anyway.

 

[Theseus Mock]

Your best bet would be to get one off Expansys as even if you get a PAYG handset from an operator, it'll probably be locked to that network. Usual practice is to only allow unlocking after you've topped by €100 or so.

http://www.expansys.ie/mobile-phones/sim-free-phones/android/?filter=5|0|0-200 (Moto G 8GB is available at €195).

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Moto G! Moto G! Moto G!

 

[Anthony]

2nd hand iphone?

 

[Theseus Mock]

2nd hand iphone?

Problem with iPhones (like most other Apple products) is that they retain their value very well. A second hand 4S 16gb would be at least €250 but the catch is that you'd really need to replace the battery.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

Can you bring an iPhone to any carrier?

Is unlocking it not a hassle?

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

2nd hand iphone?

Never.

 

[pete]

Can you bring an iPhone to any carrier?

Is unlocking it not a hassle?

not if it's jailbroked.

apple did mine anyway without any problem as soon as they were out of contract.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

How do I know if that Motorola one will work with my existing number/sim?

It seems to be the one to go for.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

Looks like that Motorola one is impossible to get.

I just realised today,I need a half decent camera too,my camera no longer works. All it's used for is taking pictures of the kids,and sometimes records for selling.

So with that in mind(phone with camera/mp3/some basic internet/gps) any advice?

There seems to be loads of "offers" at the minute,I'm sure there always is though.

Thanks.

 

[dudley]

The google nexus phones seem to be pretty terrific, and cheap enough in comparison to the iphone

Nexus 5 - Google

prob pick up the old model, which is still great, for cheap enough

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

What did you decide here?

I love my Moto X. It's the first phone that I have loved.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

Ended up getting a billed phone. The one I had finally died last week and I was holding out until that Motorola one was readily available.

Did the maths and I reckoned that on a bill, it would only be costing me another 5-10 euro a month to what I was spending.

got a HTC mini( I think it is),way too fancy for me. So far there's a few things I don't like,but for now,I'm putting that down to me being an amateur with technology.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

You're worth it, Gary.

 

[7 - No tomorrow]

got a HTC mini( I think it is),way too fancy for me. So far there's a few things I don't like,but for now,I'm putting that down to me being an amateur with technology.

What do you not like?

Thinking of getting one for someone for the Christmas.

Failing that maybe a Lumia.

 

[GARYXKNIFEDX]

Probably all things that people handy with technology will have no issues with. Things like moving photos from the phone to the computer are kinda awkward for me. But for all I know there is probably a much easier way. I'm really not the person to give insight on a phone's good or bad points though.

Also,not being able to take useless things like facebook/twitter etc off the phone annoys me. But I think that's the same for all phones these days?