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Title: mobile phone choice
Post by: Andy on March 06, 2011, 09:18:12 am

Thinking of getting a new phone next month can't decide on the Samsung galaxy s or the Nokia n8.

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: ub7rm on March 06, 2011, 09:41:15 am

Have you considered the HTC Desire?  Easily better than an iPhone ...

I had a SE Xperia X10 for a week until I had to send it back as it was terrible.  But the HTC, even though its the same OS, has much better hardware and HTC have added their own little touches that takes android and makes it so much better. 

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: Andy on March 06, 2011, 09:44:18 am

I have a HTC hero at the mo,just fancied a change but the desire gets some good reviews as well

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: garrardrj on March 06, 2011, 11:25:53 am

Iphone 4.......

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: Andy on March 06, 2011, 11:51:07 am

Quote from: garrardrj on March 06, 2011, 11:25:53 am

Iphone 4.......

I know people go on bout the I phone 4 but my brother and sister in law have them and the receptionand quality on them is terrible

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: flyboy1976 on March 06, 2011, 12:31:06 pm

galaxy s is a cheaper alterative than iphone 4, make sure its got JPY froyo 2.2.1 firmware

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: alexperkins on March 06, 2011, 12:59:31 pm

Galaxy S on 2.3 is good fun, or 2.2.1 if you cant get hold of the rom.

I did have one, and it was great, but it was too big and to be frank, the iPhone has it for UI and integration with everything else inc itunes with lossless audio

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: PDT on March 06, 2011, 02:05:27 pm

A lad that works for me has had a few HTC phones but they simply cant cope with everyday life in a workshop environment, he has been through 2 screens already and buttons arent working properly.

My iphone 3 is still going strong after 18 months.

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: VC on March 06, 2011, 03:03:48 pm

iPhone 3GS for me, iPhone 4 is only worth it if you want the screen res and face time  :smiley:

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: edd666999 on March 06, 2011, 04:17:08 pm

Quote from: maxitrol on March 06, 2011, 09:18:12 am

Thinking of getting a new phone next month can't decide on the Samsung galaxy s or the Nokia n8.

do not get the n8. you will regret it.

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: alexperkins on March 06, 2011, 04:38:58 pm

If you want no battery life, get the n8  :signLOL:

edit...im getting confused. I thought I was referring to the N900  :rolleye:

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: edd666999 on March 06, 2011, 04:41:01 pm

Quote from: alexperkins on March 06, 2011, 04:38:58 pm

If you want no battery life, get the n8  :signLOL:

non of todays smart phones offers battery life, blackberrys are the closest to a decent battery life.

get an n8 if you want an awful OS, a slow phone that crashes.

i have a blackberry torch + 9700 bold 2. Id recommend them.

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: Hurdy on March 06, 2011, 04:52:03 pm

HTC Desire HD. Excellent phone :happy2:

Iphone is so last decade daaaarling :laugh:

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: 94Luke on March 06, 2011, 07:58:39 pm

I've got an N8, some minor niggles but I'd recommend it, camera is very good too  :happy2:

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: PPK on March 06, 2011, 08:38:42 pm

iphone 4 all the way  :happy2:

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Post by: Golfgirl on March 06, 2011, 08:42:40 pm

I'm due an upgrade and have been asking the same question recently.  A lot of people have recommended the HTC Desire to me.  I'm also considering a Nokia N8.  I'm going to do my best not to get an iPhone just because everyone else seems to have one and I want to have a bit of individuality.  Yes, I know how good they are etc etc. as I have an iPod touch, but I don't want to be blinkered and I'm sure that there are equally good phones out there.

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: Hurdy on March 06, 2011, 10:20:14 pm

This is the one you want then :happy2:

http://www.htc.com/www/product/desirehd/overview.html

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: simonp on March 06, 2011, 11:54:24 pm

That's wot I got. Great phone.

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: Dario on March 07, 2011, 02:51:43 am

Htc Desire with HD software :) ,the best phone i ever had

Title: Re: mobile phone choice
Post by: edd666999 on March 07, 2011, 05:00:03 am

The desire HD uses the same hardware as the htc HD and has a good few issues. The screen maybe bigger but its the same resolution as a desire.

I couldn't recommend avoiding the N8 more! I have to support all these phones and I get to see a lot more than an average user.

In the order of less hardware related issues I get:

Desire
Galaxcy S
Iphone
Desire HD
N8

I'd love to put any blackberry at the top of that list but I'm bias as I have spent years with them and I'm a certified engineer.