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« on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 11:20:43 »

Does anyone have experience with any of these phones? I am looking to change to one of these from my HTC. I want a pretty decent battery life, quick response and ease of texting.

Any pros or cons please let me know?

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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 11:35:48 »

For that price range I'd recommend the Huawei Ascend G300 from Vodaphone for £100. Battery is reasonable. I get a couple of days unless I'm playing games.

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/huawei-ascend-g300-review-50007180/
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 11:47:30 »

That's an option,  but I have to admit I've never heard of them.
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 11:59:10 »

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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 12:28:34 »

I've got a Nokia Lumia 700 - which I think is what you where referring too. Got 4 out of 5 stars where the Galaxy S2 got 5. I was advised away from the Y/Ace/Mini and onto the S2 or Lumia.

Good phone, plenty of apps - not as many as S2 or Iphone but increasing- especially with the bigger apps -depends if you want to use it for that. Can hook it up to hotmail and dump pictures using sky drive. Easy interface, download Microsoft Zunes - which is similare to that of Itunes but not as good. Relatively quick and easy to use. Have dropped in a few times and it seems more robust thatn other fragile phones. Slightly smaller than s2.

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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 12:34:07 »

I've got a Nokia Lumia 700 - which I think is what you where referring too. Got 4 out of 5 stars where the Galaxy S2 got 5. I was advised away from the Y/Ace/Mini and onto the S2 or Lumia.

Good phone, plenty of apps - not as many as S2 or Iphone but increasing- especially with the bigger apps -depends if you want to use it for that. Can hook it up to hotmail and dump pictures using sky drive. Easy interface, download Microsoft Zunes - which is similare to that of Itunes but not as good. Relatively quick and easy to use. Have dropped in a few times and it seems more robust thatn other fragile phones. Slightly smaller than s2.

Hope this helps.

Cheers! Can it sync to googlemail? Yes, I am a technophobe Smiley
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 12:54:14 »

Cheers! Can it sync to googlemail? Yes, I am a technophobe Smiley

Yes - I have it sync'd to 3 email accounts. Its good and a different option to the norm - but its not an Iphone. I like the FB, TWitter and Kindle apps.
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 13:20:50 »

I've just seen the Nokia 800 lumia  Drool
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 13:33:21 »

Thats what I was refering too - Lumia 800, not the 700 - sorry. What a fuckwit.
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 15:40:53 »

The Lumia 900 should be out over here soon, already out in the US.

I quite like the Lumia's, would get one if it wasn't for the iPhone.
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 19:10:02 »

Couldn't convince myself to own a Windows phone out of an unfounded prejudice. I bet the OS is polished but are the apps there in the same way they are for Android/Apple?
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 21:42:38 »

not the same amount of apps - but so far everything I've needed. I own a spirit level so don't need that one  Wink
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 07:09:34 »

I don't really need / use a lot of apps, as long as it has maps, gps and a sat nav type thing that'll do for me. I usually use my phone to text, make calls and browse the web etc.
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 07:55:22 »

I don't really need / use a lot of apps, as long as it has maps, gps and a sat nav type thing that'll do for me. I usually use my phone to text, make calls and browse the web etc.

The sat nav on it is excellent - so is the maps.
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« Reply #14 on: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10:21:04 »

Resurrecting this rather than starting a new thread....

I want a smart phone on contract, but don't want to pay a lot as I cant take a phone into work. So, all I want to do is:
- text and make calls
- check emails
- sort out cricket teams using Teamer (Android app coming out in 4Q12)
- check the TEF!
- Facebook
- Check the Town official site
- Keep upto date on news
- Listen to the odd mp3 when I have to go on long bus journeys

I don't get all this app thing as I don't know whats out there or where to look for it!

I can't justify £500 for an iphone and don't want something like the Samsung Galaxy S3 as I want the phone to fit in my trouser pocket!

Have been looking at a Samsung Galaxy Ace - I have always had Samsung phones - Apart from my work phone which is a Blackberry Curve, with everything useful disabled!  But have been thinking of a Huawei Ascend. However, number 2 son has just got a  Huawei Blaze free with his £7.50 Tesco contract.

So, my quandary is:

1. Is the Samsung worth me paying £150 extra than a free Huawei Blaze?
2. Is it worth me paying £100 extra for an Ascend over a Blaze?
3. Is the Ascend worth £50 over the Blaze?

Help me oh wise and wonderful people!
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