bunnybasher07 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 ahh thats what they did to me aswell... but i just asked them if they have any through the back they can get, so i can try it before i buy it. Which they brought out a couple out and i examined allot of them... which the staff did not like at all . My uncle did the same so it might just be the shop not too sure on that one anyways.. GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) GM, what shop was that? Would I be best off going to the likes of Carphone Warehouse or the Orange Shop? Edited February 11, 2008 by Oly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 If you're going with orange and you know the handset you want, you'll get a better deal if you ring the sales department on the customer services number. They do deals that nobody ever does in stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Cheers MonkeyJaimz, that was the plan, but I would like to try the phones first then give them a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirokujames Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 ive had s.e's for the last 3 years and love them. i have currently got interested and bought me a dslr so have no need for a good picture phone and will be reverting back to the nokia 5210i. the n95,great phone,great camera crappy firmware,batt life and "cheaply" built. i belive the new 8gb one is meant to be better but at 400 odd quid aint cheep. thats a gd few hours at the shooting ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 MJames - I know what you mean about the battery life on the N95, it's rubbish...plus being brick like it's definately out of the lineup now. Had a play with a LG Viewty today...very tempting...time to think some more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnybasher07 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 it was the carphone warehouse, ive stoped going to the orange shop because.. well there a bunch of ****** ( no offence to anyone its just my opinion, due to arrogant staff) and you are right the N95's are a tad bit brickish like GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Nokia N96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Lee, not being funny, but is that not simply a larger GB and TV version of the N95? Bet it will nearly have to be connected to the power socket! Not too fussed with the TV aspect, it's rubbish enough without having to take it with me everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have the K800i and some of the pictures I have taken with it are visible in my latest ferreting post in sporting pics. The only fault I can find with it is that the les cover often slides open in my pocket. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Lee, not being funny, but is that not simply a larger GB and TV version of the N95? Bet it will nearly have to be connected to the power socket! Not too fussed with the TV aspect, it's rubbish enough without having to take it with me everywhere! I agree Oly that The Batt life is dire. Good camera though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirokujames Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 what next??? you will be ble to cook your dinner on your phone soon. maybe im just old fashioned when it comes to phones because of where we live(dont get half the functions). i only ever text and phone what more do people want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Lee, your right excellent camera. I popped into the Orange Shop today and got a trio out to try. Out of the K850i, the Viewty and the G600 I think at the moment I am heading towards the Viewty, but still not sure. The best picture wise was probably the K850i, which was marginally better than the Viewty, and both were better than the G600, but not by that large a margin really. I guess they are all competing in the same market and compared to my old phone they look great! Obviously screen clarity also comes into review the pictures you've just taken too. My worries about the G600 shutter lag didn't seem to be realised though, which was a positive. Nor were my worries about the K850i's reported problem with indoor shots coming out black, but the buttons weren't great. Although the Viewty is a touch wider, it is a very impressive phone and has a lot more future proof features on too. Plus a much better ability to take movies, inparicular slow-mo's...if you so wish! Like I say though, still time to think it over and possibly look at a few more. Anything else likely to come out soon that might be worth waiting for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 If its gonna be used for hunting like mine was until I got the iPhone then a cheap Digi Camera would do. Cheap as chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 what next??? you will be ble to cook your dinner on your phone soon. maybe im just old fashioned when it comes to phones because of where we live(dont get half the functions). i only ever text and phone what more do people want. MJames, I know where your coming from, BUT my ideal would be: Phone Texts Decent camera & flash (so I don't have to take another) GPS Rubberised for durability Bluetooth to connect to my car & laptop to syncronise my calender and contacts (in case I lose/break it!) Decent battery life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oly, i use a K850i and its cracking mate, its also pretty good as a fox calling tool if you use mp3's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 If its gonna be used for hunting like mine was until I got the iPhone then a cheap Digi Camera would do. Cheap as chips Like I say Lee, I don't want to have to take more gear out with me. Out of interest this website ( http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/lg-viewty-ku990.htm ) rates the Viewty over the iPhone. Havent seen, let alone tried an iPhone so can't comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oly, i use a K850i and its cracking mate, its also pretty good as a fox calling tool if you use mp3's I've read that the touchscreen buttons on the K850i can be accidentally touched by your face when in a call, had any issues with this? Also, have you experienced the black indoor photo issues that I mentioned previously? Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I saw / held one of those new viewty phones (a shooting buddy has one) tonight and have to say im very impressed. May well be my next phone when im due for an upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 (edited) Had a better play with both the Viewty and the K850i today. Although the Viewty is good, I don't think it's for me just yet...maybe a bit too flash! Also I found the novelty of minimal keypad wore off after a not so short time. I think I have also ruled out the G600 as it is top heavy when texting and is a little too 'trendy', which leaves me with the K850i. Like I say, I played with it some more today and I think the small buttons are OK, and I figured out what the reportly 'black' indoor photos were...if you hold the phone in the wrong way (i.e. the most confortable way) when taking a portrait photo, using your thumb to depress the 'shoot' button, your index finger is in the way of the flash!! So K850i seems to be the verdict...but you never know...it's still a few weeks off!! Edited February 13, 2008 by Oly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Oly, i use a K850i and its cracking mate, its also pretty good as a fox calling tool if you use mp3's I've read that the touchscreen buttons on the K850i can be accidentally touched by your face when in a call, had any issues with this? Also, have you experienced the black indoor photo issues that I mentioned previously? Cheers mate no issues with the screen buttons and i see you've worked out the black screen thing - it doesn't take long to learn how not to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 For me the Sony Ericsson is number one camera wise. However I have just upgraded mine (K800i) and lucky I did as it started to play up a bit after 18 months, pressing for example 6 would give you a variety of options and whether you actually got 6 or the associated letters was more persistance then anything else! I went for the Blackberry 8310 because I got it free and its going to be real handy over the next year or so! Have always found this site handy: http://www.yourmobilephonereviews.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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