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pedruid

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Hi all, My wife and me (both retirees) want to switch to smartphones but don't need anything fancy. Our requirements are:-
1 Easy to Make and receive calls
2 Whats App and SMS
3 Moderate camera
4 Prepaid
Any help provide will be greatly appreciated.
 
Don't get the Vodacom vf685. It has no gps, and you will be amazed at how many apps won't load because of this. Also, the resolution is rather poor - for old eyes, you will be amazed at how important this is.
 
Any smart phone will do. Get someone to help you customise it using a good launcher (like Go Launcher) to have it look just the way you want it. They can hide all the clutter (things you don't need or don't want to fiddle with), make shortcuts on the screen, increase the font, etc. It would task them, literally, 20 minutes to have it looking just like you want.
 
pedruid said:
Hi all, My wife and me (both retirees) want to switch to smartphones but don't need anything fancy. Our requirements are:-
1 Easy to Make and receive calls
2 Whats App and SMS
3 Moderate camera
4 Prepaid
Any help provide will be greatly appreciated.
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Pity you didn't state your budget - some suggestions in the R2k - R3k+ range, so in case you're looking for something cheaper :

Huawei Y560 review
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/778783-Huawei-Y560-review?p=18040540#post18040540
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Can get them from MTN, Jet & other similar retailers for R899 now. Why not get one to try, and if acceptable, then get the 2nd required? If you haven't bought anything, already.

The cameras on all low to mid-range Android phones are moderate, at best, from what I've read & heard in reviews over the years .. and experienced, from 3 that I've owned myself.
 
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