saint lard Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 Ok, i know this has probably been done to death,my contract with 02 runs out at the end of the month so hence i am entitled to a free upgrade. I have no reason to kick 02 into touch,i'm only on a £25 pay monthly tariff,which suits me. What new handset do you techys think is pretty good. Really want a good camera on it,not bothered about browsing the net as this is a mistake i made before and it cost me a fortune. Ive got a decent I-pod so it dosent need to be "walkman" like. I currently have a Sony Erricsson W880i. The music is quite handy but not imperative. I quite like the look of the Samsung Tocco or the Soul. Is the Nokia N95 just good for net,or good for pic's also. I do take quite a few pic's of days out with my son and download them onto my laptop to print them off,so good and simple the better. Thankyou in advance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 I've had a Tocco for about 3-4 weeks now, and love it. Functions are good, touch screen is nice and responsive, texting is just like it is on a standard phone, not a qwerty keyboard (and does predictive texting too), and from what I've seen of the camera so far, I've been impressed. Nifty little bit of kit. I was initially looking at the Soul, and having compared it quite extensively with the Tocco, I'm convinced I've got the better of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 N95 is not just a great net browser (wifi or 3.5G), its got a 5MP camera with a fine Carl Zeiss lens, great video capture, decent music player, great movie playback, 8GB on board for all your storage needs, GPS and Nokia maps for navigation, Nokia n-Gage gaming platform with some excellent titles to choose from, well perfected Symbian/Microsoft syncing for calendar, Email (html and push available), rotating screen, fully customisable themes, Lifeblog application which keepts track of your photos, videos, messages etc in a handy "scrapbook/blog" form, FM radio with RDS, TV Output for ALL applications.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 Dont get the plain N95 though, get the 8GB, its got half the bugs and problems of its predecessor (sp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 4 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 4 September, 2008 I did get the impression that people were impressed by the N95,8GB,so will definately take these thoughts on board. The Tocco did have a problem with dropping calls quite often,apparently it was a firmware problem,as if i know what that's all about,but that has supposedly been rectified.Does look nice and have some good features add the fact i'm a technophobe i can't be dealing with applications i haven't got a a clue about. Tankyou for your'e thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 I did get the impression that people were impressed by the N95,8GB,so will definately take these thoughts on board. The Tocco did have a problem with dropping calls quite often,apparently it was a firmware problem,as if i know what that's all about,but that has supposedly been rectified.Does look nice and have some good features add the fact i'm a technophobe i can't be dealing with applications i haven't got a a clue about. Tankyou for your'e thoughts. That should put the 'Applekid' off from trying to sell you anything then! :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 4 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 4 September, 2008 That should put the 'Applekid' off from trying to sell you anything then! :roll: I await his input,so,what's the i-phone like........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 I also heard about the Tocco dropping calls, apparently it was something to do with coverage switching from 3G to 2G when you're out of 3G range. Saying that, I've not yet had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 4 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 4 September, 2008 I also heard about the Tocco dropping calls, apparently it was something to do with coverage switching from 3G to 2G when you're out of 3G range. Saying that, I've not yet had a problem. On a slightly different tack,did you get the two covers for the reverse of the phone,one is just normal and the other has a protective cover that goes over the front screen also. Just wondered if it came as standered. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 4 September, 2008 Share Posted 4 September, 2008 You'd be mad not to get an N95 8GB. They are just about THE perfect phone. Nothing out there is as good. Pretty reasonable price too. You might need to go upto £35 a month contract in order to get the phone free though. I've honestly never had a piece of equipment that has been such a brilliant investment. I've also never had a phone last me more than 6 months without getting bored of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 I've had a Tocco for about 3-4 weeks now, and love it. Functions are good, touch screen is nice and responsive, texting is just like it is on a standard phone, not a qwerty keyboard (and does predictive texting too), and from what I've seen of the camera so far, I've been impressed. Nifty little bit of kit. I was initially looking at the Soul, and having compared it quite extensively with the Tocco, I'm convinced I've got the better of the two. I have the soul and it broke after 2 months, but im not sure phones are meant to be launched at walls. IMHO its quite a nice phone, the touch panel does your head in sometimes, but the MP3 player sound quality is amazing (bang and olufsen thing) , the camera is ok, but the annoying thing is the speaker on the phone isnt that loud so you cant hear much. Out of all the phones i have owned it is probably the second best i have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 N95 8gb is the best. You won't regret it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 im gonna get a crappy phone and a free laptop next i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red&white4life Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 N95 8GB for all the reasons above. My only bug bear is that i cant get usb cable driver to load. My laptop still "see's" the phone as a storage space so i can still transfer stuff, i just cant sync at the moment. Will look into it more later/ Even so i would still recommend it. Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 N95 8GB for all the reasons above. My only bug bear is that i cant get usb cable driver to load. My laptop still "see's" the phone as a storage space so i can still transfer stuff, i just cant sync at the moment. Will look into it more later/ Even so i would still recommend it. Col. Menu, tools, settings, connection, USB, make sure 'ask on connection' is set to 'yes'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLove Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Ok, i know this has probably been done to death,my contract with 02 runs out at the end of the month so hence i am entitled to a free upgrade. I have no reason to kick 02 into touch,i'm only on a £25 pay monthly tariff,which suits me. What new handset do you techys think is pretty good. Really want a good camera on it,not bothered about browsing the net as this is a mistake i made before and it cost me a fortune. Ive got a decent I-pod so it dosent need to be "walkman" like. I currently have a Sony Erricsson W880i. The music is quite handy but not imperative. I quite like the look of the Samsung Tocco or the Soul. Is the Nokia N95 just good for net,or good for pic's also. I do take quite a few pic's of days out with my son and download them onto my laptop to print them off,so good and simple the better. Thankyou in advance.. If it's a camera your after wait I think until November and get the new sony c906. 8mp camera http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/c905?cc=gb&lc=en I have had a small play with this and it is very very tasty. It's also Sony so very reliable and the battery life is alot better than the nokia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Menu, tools, settings, connection, USB, make sure 'ask on connection' is set to 'yes'. Did you get that application you wanted in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Menu, tools, settings, connection, USB, make sure 'ask on connection' is set to 'yes'. Did you get that application you wanted in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 5 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 5 September, 2008 If it's a camera your after wait I think until November and get the new sony c906. 8mp camera http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/c905?cc=gb&lc=en I have had a small play with this and it is very very tasty. It's also Sony so very reliable and the battery life is alot better than the nokia. Blimey,8.1 magapixals.Looks nice. Cheers for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 5 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 5 September, 2008 If it's a camera your after wait I think until November and get the new sony c906. 8mp camera http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/c905?cc=gb&lc=en I have had a small play with this and it is very very tasty. It's also Sony so very reliable and the battery life is alot better than the nokia. Blimey,8.1 magapixals.Looks nice. Cheers for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 5 September, 2008 Share Posted 5 September, 2008 Blimey,8.1 magapixals.Looks nice. Cheers for the heads up. Has turned my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 7 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 7 September, 2008 Anyone got one of these,the model up from the Tocco i believe. http://uk.samsungmobile.com/mobile/SGH-i900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 10 September, 2008 Share Posted 10 September, 2008 On a slightly different tack,did you get the two covers for the reverse of the phone,one is just normal and the other has a protective cover that goes over the front screen also. Just wondered if it came as standered. Thanks. Yep, certainly does come as standard. The Omnia is effectively the next model up - bigger phone, bigger touch screen, bigger memory, I guess it's more in line to compete with the iPhone. Been using the camera on my Tocco much more this weekend having been away, it's very, very nice. Good range of settings and picture quality is superb for a phone camera. If you want something neat and small, go for the Tocco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 10 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 10 September, 2008 Yep, certainly does come as standard. The Omnia is effectively the next model up - bigger phone, bigger touch screen, bigger memory, I guess it's more in line to compete with the iPhone. Been using the camera on my Tocco much more this weekend having been away, it's very, very nice. Good range of settings and picture quality is superb for a phone camera. If you want something neat and small, go for the Tocco. Thankyou for your'e advice,it is much appreciated. Cheers for highliting the quality of the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 13 September, 2008 Share Posted 13 September, 2008 Another for the mix, only came out the other week, the Samsung i8510, anyone have one? 8mp of goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 15 September, 2008 Share Posted 15 September, 2008 Anyone got one of these,the model up from the Tocco i believe. http://uk.samsungmobile.com/mobile/SGH-i900 i have the omina, its awesome get it not iphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 15 September, 2008 Share Posted 15 September, 2008 I am by no means recommending it as anyone with the budget to buy a Nokia N95 8GB should definitely do just that, however: http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/242835/lg-viewty-ku990-just-125-97-or-120- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 15 September, 2008 Share Posted 15 September, 2008 i have the omina, its awesome get it not iphone I would rather headbutt a brick wall repeatedly for the next 10 years than have a phone with Windows Mobile. In fact, you'd probably be head butting a brick wall if you bought one, it's that bad. I had a Dell Axim a while back and sent it back to Dell on the basis that Windows Mobile was f*cking useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 15 September, 2008 Share Posted 15 September, 2008 I've got the Nokia 6220 Classic myself and have been very happy with it. It does have pretty much any feature you could want including the 5.0 camera and its not as expensive as a N95. http://shop.nokia.co.uk/nokia-uk/product.aspx?sku=3854316&culture=en-GB&cp=localbuynow&pp=homeShopTsr_6220classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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