Had to buy myself a new Phone!

Post 409172 by The Flying Moose on 2011-09-09 23:31:41

Time has come once more when another phone has reached the end of its useable life. I had a Samsung (solid extreme) was supposed to be the strongest phone availale and indestructable. I have to say it is.... the only problem is the damn microphone doesnt work!!! Well Vodaphone were a nightmare as I still have 14 months left on a 24 month contract despite being sure it was only 12 months in the first place, as a result when I asked about an upgrade they refusd point blank...never mind could be worse. Then I was faced with do I purchase another cheap phone that may last 5 mintues like the last or do I take on another contract to get a decent phone? Well they both seemed ridiculous as cheap ones dont last and Im on an unlimited everything contract. So I have forked out on what is apprenently called a blackberry, despite being convinced it was a tasty fruit apparently its also a phone as confimed by a funny Ronnie Corbeit sketch. A Blackberry Curve 9300 which is apperently quite good... I have never used a phone for anything other than texting or telephoning people so the internet and e-mail features may prove a little confusing... what im trying to say is I may need help ;) According to my sister who understands such technology I will be able to go on VPCUK on my phone! Watch out folks 24/7 Moose is in town.

Post 409175 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-09-09 23:38:08

This should be fun :)

Post 409199 by cherry1809 on 2011-09-10 09:04:39

I'm not saying anything, But were you up London a few weeks back? Lol. ;) I have the Nokia N8, Cracking phone apart from little niggles like the messaging randomly puts capital letters in when using the predictive text. No probs with internet usage though. :)

Post 409203 by Haizum74 on 2011-09-10 09:10:58

Android all the way.

Post 409204 by M-R-P on 2011-09-10 09:11:54

Being on my 4th Blackberry now (2 being replacements for faulty ones) best advice I can give you is don't drop it and don't turn the volume up too loud. Very good at emails tho but tinter-web thingy is slow. They will show VPCUK but be prepared to use the zoom feature to see anything. Oh, you'll be signing in alot too.

Post 409207 by Tomcat on 2011-09-10 09:16:01

I'd be lost without my Iphone, means I can keep an eye on here while at work, plusread books,listen to music etc...etc.. never been keen on the blackberry.

Post 409211 by The Flying Moose on 2011-09-10 09:58:13

To be honest I have absolutely no understanding of any of these damned things, I was simply told this would do internet and e-mail and thought "mmm cant be bad". The iPhone seems so expensive, and I must admit having once used a touch screen kiosk at a railway station and failing to be able to select the route I desired, the idea of touchscreen doesnt appeal to me in the slightest. What on earth is an Andriod? Sounds like something out of star-wars!

Post 409216 by Tomcat on 2011-09-10 10:14:31

The Android phones (as far as I can gather) are just other manufacturers versions of the Iphone...albeit using a different operating system. Personaly the Iphone's touch screen is pretty damn good and not all that difficult to use (after all my twelve year old daughter can operate one)..

Post 409219 by T5frankie on 2011-09-10 10:33:43

androids are the touch screen phones mate other than iphones, should have got a htc mate awesome phones, internet is really good

Post 409221 by cherry1809 on 2011-09-10 10:45:53

Haven't heard any bad reports about any of the HTC phones, Only good. I would have got one myself but prefered the look of the N8. Was tempted by an iPhone once, But my mates had most of the models and somethings always gone wrong with all of them :(

Post 409224 by Haizum74 on 2011-09-10 11:22:42

[quote=Tomcat;409216]The Android phones (as far as I can gather) are just other manufacturers versions of the Iphone...albeit using a different operating system. Personaly the Iphone's touch screen is pretty damn good and not all that difficult to use (after all my twelve year old daughter can operate one)..[/quote] WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT MAN. Android phones are far from other manufacturers versions of iphones. HOW VERY DARE YOU!! :troutslap I need to bleach my eyes now :yikes:

Post 409227 by danny-R on 2011-09-10 11:29:52

[quote=cherry1809;409221]Haven't heard any bad reports about any of the HTC phones, Only good. I would have got one myself but prefered the look of the N8. Was tempted by an iPhone once, But my mates had most of the models and somethings always gone wrong with all of them :([/quote] I have the htc wildfire, never been a fan of touch screen myself but even I found it so easy to use and plenty of good free apps with it being andriod. Shame I smashed the screen on it yesterday, getting out the volvo with phone still on my lap. :(

Post 409230 by T5frankie on 2011-09-10 11:48:16

i have the htc hd desire, bigger and clearer screen than the iphone4 excellent phone, hd video, very fast operating system., and it looks better full stop

Post 409235 by Tomcat on 2011-09-10 12:10:20

[quote=Haizum74;409224]WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT MAN. Android phones are far from other manufacturers versions of iphones. HOW VERY DARE YOU!! :troutslap I need to bleach my eyes now :yikes:[/quote] Appologies if I've offended your delicate sensibilities.....I was merely trying to explain them in a basic fashion..:), never used an Android so I can't compare it with the goodness that is my iphone.

Post 409237 by Niles on 2011-09-10 12:24:39

i have (and have had for 9 months now) a Blackberry Torch 9800. I must say...its the nuts! Very good! Touch screen etc etc. And, the best thing about it?.....Its not a sodding iPhone. If you want a good idea of what to get, borrow an iPhone & go download an 'app'. must be one for that amongst all the useless apps. My opinion?.....(sorry if i upset anyone), iPhones are toys for kids and blackberrys are tools for the user.

Post 409241 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-09-10 12:31:58

[quote=Tomcat;409235]Appologies if I've offended your delicate sensibilities.....I was merely trying to explain them in a basic fashion..:), never used an Android so I can't compare it with the goodness that is my iphone.[/quote] I should think so to. Typed on my Dell Streak Android as we pass J6 M5 Northbound. Mrs PA at the helm.

Post 409242 by Tomcat on 2011-09-10 13:03:47

[quote=Niles;409237] My opinion?.....(sorry if i upset anyone), iPhones are toys for kids and blackberrys are tools for the user.[/quote] Fanks......None taken.. Personaly I don't use the Apps, but I do use it for internet, music, reading books(ok Maybe that's an App), camera, satnav need I go on?..

Post 409254 by siamblue on 2011-09-10 14:31:46

[quote=t5frankie;409230]i have the htc hd desire, bigger and clearer screen than the iphone4 excellent phone, hd video, very fast operating system., and it looks better full stop[/quote] Same here Frankie, i love the phone Desire S, to be honest, i would rather use my phone that the desktop at home. Gary.

Post 409255 by Rnash2002 on 2011-09-10 14:44:56

Samsung galaxy s2 for me,ive just sold the wifes as shes didnt like mine and kept her iphone. Samsung is alot bigger and clearer than the iphone,also 1080p hd video.

Post 409260 by Porcine_Aviator on 2011-09-10 15:38:12

Crash at J16 NB really holding things up. But we are now moving again. Just passing J18. I love my Android phone :)

Post 409261 by The Flying Moose on 2011-09-10 16:06:26

Seems I may well have made the wrong choice... see how I get on with it, probably not well but at least its an improvement over nobody being able to hear me!

Post 409262 by philt6 on 2011-09-10 16:12:49

[quote=Niles;409237]i have (and have had for 9 months now) a Blackberry Torch 9800. I must say...its the nuts! Very good! Touch screen etc etc. And, the best thing about it?.....Its not a sodding iPhone. If you want a good idea of what to get, borrow an iPhone & go download an 'app'. must be one for that amongst all the useless apps. My opinion?.....(sorry if i upset anyone), iPhones are toys for kids and blackberrys are tools for the user.[/quote] I've been offered this one on an upgrade. Particulaly like the slide out keyboard. Got the same set up on my present phone don't like the pure touch screen phones. What's the maps like?

Post 409594 by Haizum74 on 2011-09-11 22:34:55

Nexus S for me, been a big fan of Android, top OS and a doddle to use. Was going for the streak but the Nexus clinched it

Post 409600 by Volvostorm on 2011-09-11 23:22:06

Samsung Solid? Pah, a wuss phone, lasted me 5 days :P I broken 4 JCB phones, and now I'm using a Sonim XP3 Quest, and thats suffering. The reason, I drop them a lot!

Post 409606 by M-R-P on 2011-09-12 00:24:59

The wife got given a 2 month old HTC HD2. Utterly awesome bit of kit fast, pretty, and nearly as big as an I-ponce, sorry, I-pad. She winds me up with it 'cos all she does with it is giggle saying "oooh look, it's got windscreen wipers" - It's gotta weather thingy that does things. She never uses any of it's features and barely takes it out of her bag. Tinkered with those I-fone thingys and to be honest, If you wanna spend a fortune on something you'll barely use, Buy a fondu set from Harrods! :)