what phone shall i get?

psp83 · Dec 23, 2008, 23:54:59

Well i'm going to be looking for a new phone after xmas.

The choices so far are.

Nokia N96, Nokia N97 (when its out early 2009) or Samsung i900

What do you think?

Simon · Dec 24, 2008, 00:08:10

I currently have an N82, and would have an N96 like a shot, if it was more affordable. The N97 looks a bit of a handful, but the keypad looks quite a bit easier to use than a lot of the smaller ones. The only annoyance I have with the N82 is the fiddly keypad, and it's hard to find a phone with nice big chunky keys these days.

I always used to swear by Sony Ericsson phones, and had 5 or 6 on the trot, but the latest models have left me cold, and the one I was looking at, the C905, has received some terrible reviews.

David · Dec 24, 2008, 01:43:19

Simon gone off Sony

this is like Amy Winehouse going off booze.I have the L.G Viewty which has been very good have no complaints

Lance · Dec 24, 2008, 07:33:57

I would go with either of the Nokias, but would hold out for the N97 (which may be my next phone).

Danni · Dec 24, 2008, 08:15:33

The Nokia N96 is nice (I've had a play in the phone shop- they are very tolerant of my playing in there

). The N97 looks like it's going to be a good one. I'm a pretty big Nokia fan (most of my phones have been Nokia) but the next phone I'm getting is the G1 from T-Mobile

J!ll · Dec 24, 2008, 08:23:27

Quote from: Simon on Dec 24, 2008, 00:08:10
I currently have an N82, and would have an N96 like a shot, if it was more affordable. The N97 looks a bit of a handful, but the keypad looks quite a bit easier to use than a lot of the smaller ones. The only annoyance I have with the N82 is the fiddly keypad, and it's hard to find a phone with nice big chunky keys these days.

I always used to swear by Sony Ericsson phones, and had 5 or 6 on the trot, but the latest models have left me cold, and the one I was looking at, the C905, has received some terrible reviews.

I've found you a phone! "nice big chunky keys" http://www.matobmobile.co.uk/index.php?id=about_doro_handle_easy

Inactive · Dec 24, 2008, 09:40:50

I want one Jill,

I have yet to find a phone that works with my big fingers.

J!ll · Dec 24, 2008, 09:44:00

Then buy it

Gary · Dec 24, 2008, 09:57:57

The N96 has bad battery life and is not a great upgrade from the N95 8GB tbh you can pick up a N95 8GB and it will do all you want with better battery life, I was going to look at the SE C905 but I use video calling and they do not have a camera onm the for vid calls

so you have to use the main camera and cannot see the person you are talking to, not really that great. Best bet is to see what 2009 brings

psp83 · Dec 24, 2008, 11:26:04

I currently have the normal Nokia N95 and i'm looking for something better, more techy

When i saw the Nokia N97, i thought, wow i'm gunna get that.
Then i saw the phone my boss has. the samsung i900 and liked that one aswell.

So i'm really looking for something that has a keypad aswell as a touch screen. I dont think i could get on with touch screen keypads (i cant with the iphone)

Rik · Dec 24, 2008, 11:28:32

Make life easy, Paul, get a netbook and hook it up to the phone.

Simon · Dec 24, 2008, 11:35:19

Quote from: J!ll on Dec 24, 2008, 08:23:27

I've found you a phone! "nice big chunky keys" http://www.matobmobile.co.uk/index.php?id=about_doro_handle_easy

Wow, thank Jill!

Quote from: psp83 on Dec 24, 2008, 11:26:04So i'm really looking for something that has a keypad aswell as a touch screen. I dont think i could get on with touch screen keypads (i cant with the iphone)

That's the other reason I like the N82 - no touch screen! It was OK on my SE K850i, until it started playing up, and the 'keys' were working without being touched. I also found it extremely annoying when, having written out a long text or email, you just happened to touch the 'Back' key by mistake, and lost the lot! Apparently this happens with some Samsungs too, but not sure about all of them.

Glenn · Dec 24, 2008, 11:42:20

Quote from: Inactive on Dec 24, 2008, 09:40:50
I want one Jill, I have yet to find a phone that works with my big fingers.

One of these might do the job http://www.esato.com/archive/t.php/t-142032,1.html

Rik · Dec 24, 2008, 11:43:57

Oh happy days.

Glenn · Dec 24, 2008, 11:48:50

Yours for only $169 and will work on most networks

Rik · Dec 24, 2008, 11:51:46

The cost of the physiotherapy was much higher, I believe.

Inactive · Dec 24, 2008, 12:56:41

Quote from: Glenn on Dec 24, 2008, 11:42:20
One of these might do the job http://www.esato.com/archive/t.php/t-142032,1.html

Ann · Dec 24, 2008, 13:07:42

I've wanted to buy a new phone for months and months.. almost a year. But the one I want has yet to be released. Everywhere says release due July 2008.. haha.. still waiting.

Rik · Dec 24, 2008, 13:09:37

Isn't it always the way when you set your heart on something.

Sebby · Dec 24, 2008, 16:36:19

I've had a play with an N96 and it is really sluggish - so much so that I couldn't live with it. Get an iPhone, you'll love it.

Simon · Dec 24, 2008, 20:08:23

Touch screen!

Simon · Dec 24, 2008, 20:09:49

So, is the general consensus of opinion among Nokia users that the N95 is better than the N96? Given that these will be dropping in price as newer models arrive, I'm almost tempted to keep a lookout for one.

Sebby · Dec 24, 2008, 22:31:36

Tbh, I never used the N95, but I really didn't like the N96. It felt cheap and plasticy, and it was horrible to use.

Gary · Dec 24, 2008, 22:58:07

Quote from: Simon on Dec 24, 2008, 20:09:49
So, is the general consensus of opinion among Nokia users that the N95 is better than the N96? Given that these will be dropping in price as newer models arrive, I'm almost tempted to keep a lookout for one.

The N95 8GB is a great phone Simon better battery than the N96, it has a Graphics gpu same camera as the N96 its more solidly built as well, the N96 is very plastic, the N95 lacks the digital tv but since that does not work in the uk whats the point, you can get a good phone a lot cheaper, the N97 is coming out next year which is touch screen and full qwerty as well but I bet it will be pricey

Gary · Dec 24, 2008, 23:01:35

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 24, 2008, 16:36:19
I've had a play with an N96 and it is really sluggish - so much so that I couldn't live with it. Get an iPhone, you'll love it.

Yep they make great mirrors

Lance · Dec 24, 2008, 23:45:33

I've got the N95 8gb and it really is a good phone. I can't compare to the N96 as i've never played with one of those!

D-Dan · Dec 24, 2008, 23:54:43

I'll add my vote to the N95 8GB. I love mine. The only criticism I have is that I haven't figured out how to make a call on it yet. But the music player, radio, games, GPS etc. Great.

Simon · Dec 25, 2008, 00:19:10

psp83 · Dec 25, 2008, 00:48:06

Quote from: Killhippie on Dec 24, 2008, 22:58:07the N97 is coming out next year which is touch screen and full qwerty as well but I bet it will be pricey

Its meant to be between £490 - £590

Yes and i'm stupid enough to spend that much money on a new gadget

Sebby · Dec 25, 2008, 00:53:08

Quote from: Killhippie on Dec 24, 2008, 23:01:35
Yep they make great mirrors

I'm yet to find a smartphone that's actually pleasant to use. The N95 is certainly not it - clunky interface and sluggish response. The iPhone may not be the most technically advanced, but it's the kind of technology that I want to use.

Rik · Dec 25, 2008, 00:58:05

Have you ever tried a Treo, Seb? I've used Palm PDAs since they were USR products.

Sebby · Dec 25, 2008, 01:00:38

Actually, no. I'm sure it's really me, though. $:-\$

I just don't see the point in all these devices that can do so much but are a pain to use.

Rik · Dec 25, 2008, 01:09:11

Me neither. I tend to go for separates that do one thing well, and lots of pockets.

Gary · Dec 25, 2008, 10:19:53

Quote from: psp83 on Dec 25, 2008, 00:48:06
Its meant to be between £490 - £590

Yes and i'm stupid enough to spend that much money on a new gadget

So am I

Gary · Dec 25, 2008, 10:23:36

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 25, 2008, 00:53:08
I'm yet to find a smartphone that's actually pleasant to use. The N95 is certainly not it - clunky interface and sluggish response. The iPhone may not be the most technically advanced, but it's the kind of technology that I want to use.

I just don't like Apple controlling what software I have on my phone I guess Sebby, but the N95 is very fast and great to use, I love the look of the iPhone but thats the issue its an icon and not a really practicle one for me I prefer buttons to touch screen and I like sending mms to my friends and having cut and paste, also I make video calls etc but its a pretty piece of kit I will give you that, and you know I was teasing

Gary · Dec 25, 2008, 10:36:10

Quote from: Sebby on Dec 25, 2008, 01:00:38
Actually, no. I'm sure it's really me, though. $:-\$

I just don't see the point in all these devices that can do so much but are a pain to use.

Thing is a lot are not now Sebby they have got a lot more user friendly, the N95 8Gb is easy to use one handed and is very nippy but as you say the N96 is not, its almost a step backward, god forbid but Googles android platform seems to be good, convergence is good in some ways and having a good browser the ability to geo tag images etc sat nav with built in gps rather than triangulating from base stations, stream video and use voip all with the use of a keypad with one hand is great for me and of course make calls and have good battery life and reception.
Windows mobile I find tedious to use and touch screen leaves me cold my old P910i had a touch screen but also had a qwerty keypad which was great, sending long emails by touch screen is not for me user friendly, the new Blackbery with touch screen has had bad reviews for that reason. I think 2009 will bring some new good phones but right now nothing is making me want to upgrade I think the credit crunch will bite into the handset sales next years as well. I shall wait for the N97 to appear and see what its like, till then if its not broken don't fix it