Which new cell phone to get??

Just a little rant but im fed up with playing this upgrading game where the phone you really want is never available. Sonyericsson pisses me off cause they advertise on their website their next latest and greatest phones pretending that they are actually being productive meanwhile its at least 6 months before u hear any word of a release obviously by which time they're flogging their next ideas at an electronics conference for something thats obviously gonna be better and cheaper.

It seems like they employ 100 times as many "hip" designers and arty morons as they do actual engineers and technitions. Its become a business of selling ideas and public image now instead of actual products.

I guess this post might be kinda pointless cause i understand thats its all profit driven (and who doesnt love money and succes) but sometimes as a lowly student and consumer i wish i could just cut their hearts out with a rusty spoon just to make a point
 
I was looking for a Sony Erriccson. Unfortunately what i wanted was not available.

Ended up going for the Nokia N70 - just need to say this is a BRILLIANT phone. I use it mainly for the net - dont have 3G coverage so mostly using EDGE. Comes with the cable and all software so you can be up and running in 10min - actually using it now to type this mail. Have some awesome features - set up ur mail and if you get an excel/pdf/word/powerpoint document the phone opens it all.

Battery - on the WHOLE day but about an hour ago it started beeping. So would say about 14 hours continued useage battery life.

Only con - the buttons are a bit small. Something you need to get used to! Camera is also pretty good - much MUCH better than the Sony i had before. Nice flash and everything - very good picture quality!

good luck!
 
did the battery only last for 14 hrs?
This seems very shot to me, what were you doing?
 
hmmmm maybe worded that badly. One the internet for 14 hours straight downloading updates and general mail and browsing.

Not too bad - the Sony has about the same battery life with continued use!
 
My next phone (comming in july), is probably going to be the imate k-jam (The one with the slide in keyboard). The reviews I've read about it has been excellent, on average getting about 4 out of 5.

Was waiting for the new P990, but nou ja, SE is dragging its feed.

Has anyone got the imate jasjar (the big one that folds open)? I hear that thing has a 5 mhz processor running in it
 
NGR said:
hmmmm maybe worded that badly. One the internet for 14 hours straight downloading updates and general mail and browsing.

Not too bad - the Sony has about the same battery life with continued use!
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ok, that sounds better. :D
almost gave me a fright there ;)
 
a guy in the office has a JasJar... it is HUGE!!
We always rip him for using a brick and using a trailer to carry the thing, etc etc :D
It is LOADED with features and functionality though
 
Gothan said:
My next phone (comming in july), is probably going to be the imate k-jam (The one with the slide in keyboard). The reviews I've read about it has been excellent, on average getting about 4 out of 5.
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Some ppl in the office have had the older KJam and since moved to JAMin (latest jam) and another got the latest KJam...for the most they are happy with it, seems to be a bit cumbersome with using the phone for answering calls and stuff, but for the most they seem happy.
 
I like the pda function you get with the imate, the same reason my current phone is the p900. I dont mind that the kjam only has a 1.3mp camera, I hardly every use my cellphone camera as is. But I love the wifi capability and that it has EDGE, and the processor runs at just over 200 mhz, a bit faster then my p900.

The only thing I have against the kjam is, the rediculously small stylus, as phallic symbols go, this one is really lacking
 
lilDeath said:
hhmmm ok thx hj..
I have tried the SE before, I didnt like their menu's and navigation. Has it changed from a view years back?
Is the W900 not the big brother of the W800?
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On that note, is there anyone out there with a K750i that knows how to take it apart completely? I need to get the dust and gunk out of the keys and expecially the turny joystick thing which has started to stick.

I dont want to take it into vodashop cos they took forever to sort out the last phones i took there, but i also dont want to break it...
 
Best phone currently available - N80

I am a techno junkie who lives for the data of his mobile. Had to upgrade my contract and did not know what to choose. I was waiting for the SE P990i, but the indications are that it will be here on in first week of August. So, I popped into the Nokia store and asked them what they had (N70 would not do as it did not have a radio). They showed me the N80 and the N91.

Differences between the 2:
N91 is bigger, slightly better build quality, only has one camera (2MP), but has 4GB of internal memory - iPod nano killer.
N80 is cute and sexy, has 2 cameras, one of which is a 3MP Carl Zeiss, and only has 40MB of internal memory - upgradeable to a 2GB mini SD card.

I chose the N80 on my CellC contract (free for R250pm - 100 free minutes anytime) - not bad.

In my opinion, the phone is the most technologically advanced handset at the moment. This is why:
1. Has 3G, EDGE and GPRS.
2. Has WLAN connectivity - I have used it at M&B hotspots - it rocks.
3. Automatic settings wizard.
4. Decent MP3 player and radio, although radio reception is dicey at times.
5. Predictive voice recognition - superb - you don't have to record voice tags for dialing.
6. Great camera.
7. Great styling and size.
8. Rock solid firmware - I have not had a crash in one week of rigorous testing, usage and installation of memory sapping applications.

Drawbacks:
1. Heavy usage means battery lasts only a day.
2. Doesn't support music streaming via bluetooth headsets.
3. Slide mechanism is not too sturdy.

IMHO - the N80 is the best handset out there at the moment - but obviously until some other company releases something else sometime soon.
 
mohammedm said:
I chose the N80 on my CellC contract (free for R250pm - 100 free minutes anytime) - not bad.
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So Cell C had the N80 in stock? MTN tell me that is not currently available and wont be for a while...?
 
mohammedm said:
I am a techno junkie who lives for the data of his mobile. Had to upgrade my contract and did not know what to choose. I was waiting for the SE P990i, but the indications are that it will be here on in first week of August. So, I popped into the Nokia store and asked them what they had (N70 would not do as it did not have a radio). They showed me the N80 and the N91.

Differences between the 2:
N91 is bigger, slightly better build quality, only has one camera (2MP), but has 4GB of internal memory - iPod nano killer.
N80 is cute and sexy, has 2 cameras, one of which is a 3MP Carl Zeiss, and only has 40MB of internal memory - upgradeable to a 2GB mini SD card.

I chose the N80 on my CellC contract (free for R250pm - 100 free minutes anytime) - not bad.

In my opinion, the phone is the most technologically advanced handset at the moment. This is why:
1. Has 3G, EDGE and GPRS.
2. Has WLAN connectivity - I have used it at M&B hotspots - it rocks.
3. Automatic settings wizard.
4. Decent MP3 player and radio, although radio reception is dicey at times.
5. Predictive voice recognition - superb - you don't have to record voice tags for dialing.
6. Great camera.
7. Great styling and size.
8. Rock solid firmware - I have not had a crash in one week of rigorous testing, usage and installation of memory sapping applications.

Drawbacks:
1. Heavy usage means battery lasts only a day.
2. Doesn't support music streaming via bluetooth headsets.
3. Slide mechanism is not too sturdy.

IMHO - the N80 is the best handset out there at the moment - but obviously until some other company releases something else sometime soon.
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Great post! Thx.
Questions:
What is 'heavy usage'?
Does it have bluetooth?
Did you get data cables for connecting to pc's / other devices?
Any probs with signal reception on the phone?
Can you switch 3G off?

/realizes how lazy I have become... google knows all :D
 
icyrus said:
So Cell C had the N80 in stock? MTN tell me that is not currently available and wont be for a while...?
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I heard the same **** from Vodacom today - their still testing !!!!!!! When you walk into a Cell C shop they have it advertised on a poster in the shop with a cheapish contract. I've been 'n Vodacom customer spending approx R1000 per month on a cellphone bill but I have to pay for 9300i where some idiot off the street can get it for free with a new contract. These guys are really ripping us appart !!!!! I can't wait until 18/9/06 when the number mobility is operational and you can keep your current number and move to a new SP. F@ck Vodacom is all I can say. How can you be worse off, after 10 years of business with them, than a new guys off the street........... Make me livid !!!!!! :mad: Anyway - actually just wanted to confirm that Cell C is flogging N80's at this moment but appartently Nokia is running low on stock and it's becomming a major problem.
 
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lilDeath said:
Great post! Thx.
Questions:
What is 'heavy usage'?
Does it have bluetooth?
Did you get data cables for connecting to pc's / other devices?
Any probs with signal reception on the phone?
Can you switch 3G off?

/realizes how lazy I have become... google knows all :D
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Questions:
What is 'heavy usage'?
Listening to radio in car to and from work - 20 minutes. 1 hour of MP3 usage per day. 20 minutes of playing games. 20 minutes of internet surfing. 25 minutes of transferring files with bluetooth. 1 minute of pc sync with cable to my secretary's pc, 30 minutes of calls. Battery lasts frpm 7am to 9pm.

Does it have bluetooth?
Yes. Very easy to use and configure.

Did you get data cables for connecting to pc's / other devices?
1. Comes with power cable which has a smaller adapter than previous Nokias. However, you get an additional adapter as well which allows you to connect the phone to an older type charger included free. 2. 128MB miniSD card in addition to 40MB internal memory. 3. Nokia stereo fashion headset. 4. Adapter to allow connection of standard earphones - i use it with my iPod earphones - better sound. 4. USB data cable for pc sync, file transfer etc. - can surf net with this and with BT option. 5. wrist strap.
The phone also has uPnP built in. This means you can connect it to other devices that have uPnP directly - pc's with WinXp home media edition, printers to print photos/files directly, even hifi systems so that you can stream your music from your phone directly to your hifi speakers.

Any probs with signal reception on the phone?
No great reception. Slightly stronger than my previous Siemens SX1 and my wife's 9500.

Can you switch 3G off?
Not sure what you mean. You can stop it automatically connecting to an access point, but I think it defaults to the fastest speed when transferring data. When surfing the net at my office, I use my wireless LAN connection to my office laptop. As a result, 3G is "disconnected" and my downloads come off my ADSL account - no heavy cellphone data charges.
You cannot switch wireless LAN off, but you can disable continuous automatic searching for a WLAN access point - this conserves battery.
You can also switch BT off.
 
mohammedm said:
Can you switch 3G off?
Not sure what you mean. You can stop it automatically connecting to an access point, but I think it defaults to the fastest speed when transferring data. When surfing the net at my office, I use my wireless LAN connection to my office laptop. As a result, 3G is "disconnected" and my downloads come off my ADSL account - no heavy cellphone data charges.
You cannot switch wireless LAN off, but you can disable continuous automatic searching for a WLAN access point - this conserves battery.
You can also switch BT off.
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Doesn't the N-series have the setting to switch it to 2G only? Meaning not dual mode. That effectively switches 3G off and saves a lot of battery power, especially when switching from 2G to 3G and 3G to 2G.
 
ebendl said:
Doesn't the N-series have the setting to switch it to 2G only? Meaning not dual mode. That effectively switches 3G off and saves a lot of battery power, especially when switching from 2G to 3G and 3G to 2G.
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this is the main reason I asked whether you can switch 3G off, to save battery power.
Guy @ CellC said you can switch 3G off, but I already know the N70 you cannot, so ye.

I must say u get quite a lot with the phone, practically all the essentials.
 
mohammedm said:
Questions:
What is 'heavy usage'?
Listening to radio in car to and from work - 20 minutes. 1 hour of MP3 usage per day. 20 minutes of playing games. 20 minutes of internet surfing. 25 minutes of transferring files with bluetooth. 1 minute of pc sync with cable to my secretary's pc, 30 minutes of calls. Battery lasts frpm 7am to 9pm.

Does it have bluetooth?
Yes. Very easy to use and configure.

Did you get data cables for connecting to pc's / other devices?
1. Comes with power cable which has a smaller adapter than previous Nokias. However, you get an additional adapter as well which allows you to connect the phone to an older type charger included free. 2. 128MB miniSD card in addition to 40MB internal memory. 3. Nokia stereo fashion headset. 4. Adapter to allow connection of standard earphones - i use it with my iPod earphones - better sound. 4. USB data cable for pc sync, file transfer etc. - can surf net with this and with BT option. 5. wrist strap.
The phone also has uPnP built in. This means you can connect it to other devices that have uPnP directly - pc's with WinXp home media edition, printers to print photos/files directly, even hifi systems so that you can stream your music from your phone directly to your hifi speakers.

Any probs with signal reception on the phone?
No great reception. Slightly stronger than my previous Siemens SX1 and my wife's 9500.

Can you switch 3G off?
Not sure what you mean. You can stop it automatically connecting to an access point, but I think it defaults to the fastest speed when transferring data. When surfing the net at my office, I use my wireless LAN connection to my office laptop. As a result, 3G is "disconnected" and my downloads come off my ADSL account - no heavy cellphone data charges.
You cannot switch wireless LAN off, but you can disable continuous automatic searching for a WLAN access point - this conserves battery.
You can also switch BT off.
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Thx again for all the info :D
 
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