Buying mobile phones - recommend an online store

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bobbytb

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TL;DR... Looking for a high-end prepaid phone - tell me where you buy your cellphones from.

I am looking at getting a Galaxy Note 4 / Sony xperia z3 or similar spec'd phone (not yet decided) and wondering where would one buy a new phone online. Obviously, the cost, seller's warranty and shopping experience are a top priority.

Currently, I can only think of the following online stores:

Orange - http://store.orange.com/za/
Takealot - http://www.takealot.com/cellular-gps
Kalahari - http://www.kalahari.com/Technology/N-d8mZ1z141o6

I am aware that there were a few smaller companies / websites also selling phones on this forum but cannot seem to find them now. What other options do we have? If you've bought a phone online recently from another store, please let me know.
 
I bought my M8 from the Orange store. I had my fair share of issues with the device, and their Support system, but I'd still use them again.
 
I've also used Orange and I haven't had issues - planning on using them again
 
So guessing there isn't much choice other than Orange store...
 
I always avoid Samsung and Sony Android devices. They bastardize the Android software with their own built in app rubbish to a point that everything slows down. Rather go for an Android that is "pure". Its difficult to get this on a Samsung or Sony and you would have to flash it which voids warranties etc.

I have had both phones and now I am on an Iphone.....loving the "no-lag".

I think Motorola is selling phones with the "pure android experience" as a selling point.

Just my opinion:....:)
 
Really... And such a brilliant opinion I amazed at your insight into the android os.
 
johnr86 said:
I always avoid Samsung and Sony Android devices. They bastardize the Android software with their own built in app rubbish to a point that everything slows down. Rather go for an Android that is "pure". Its difficult to get this on a Samsung or Sony and you would have to flash it which voids warranties etc.

I have had both phones and now I am on an Iphone.....loving the "no-lag".

I think Motorola is selling phones with the "pure android experience" as a selling point.

Just my opinion:....:)
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Thanks for your insights, however I'm looking for recommendations on a good online store not which phone to buy.
 
After my positive experience with Kalahari's 24hr free delivery promotion until 31 December, I have to recommend them.

Bought a Gobii IIP smartphone for my wife from them on Wednesday night, deposited the money at Nedbank the next day and received the phone Friday early morning at 07h20am! :D
 
johnr86 said:
I always avoid Samsung and Sony Android devices. They bastardize the Android software with their own built in app rubbish to a point that everything slows down. Rather go for an Android that is "pure". Its difficult to get this on a Samsung or Sony and you would have to flash it which voids warranties etc.

I have had both phones and now I am on an Iphone.....loving the "no-lag".

I think Motorola is selling phones with the "pure android experience" as a selling point.

Just my opinion:....:)
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I don't think you've used a Sony device then.

Yeah Samsung installs crap, but Sony keeps thing pretty close to default Android.
 
I second Orange, I bought my Moto G there about a year ago
 
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