New smart phone

Den · Jan 17, 2011, 18:07:37

I thought I would step into the world of a smartphone (but gently at first) so I bought a Nokia (I like Nokia) 5230.

I must admit it holds the signal very well and is nice to use ----------------But, it is a pain to use in the van and you really have to use the cradle it comes with and not the holder I use at the moment. If a call comes in you have to switch over on the side to unlock the keys. The power is on the top edge and not the bottom which is a pain when its sitting in the holder. It seems well designed for users of Facebook or for texting and the sat nav (main reason I bought it) is very good. I will most likely remove my contacts and put it on ebay which is a shame because it really is a nice phone.

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 18:09:31

Sometimes, dedicated units are simply better at what they do, Den, they don't have to compromise on design.

pctech · Jan 17, 2011, 18:14:07

I had a 5800 for about a week before I sold it as it was too chunky for me and yes the side unlock switch did my head in.

I now use a not so smart phone, a Nokia 6700 Classic which has free Sat Nav so will be useful when I start driving.

Bought the Black version direct from Nokia (think its about 170 quid now).

Simon · Jan 17, 2011, 18:19:51

You can't beat a BlackBerry for business use.

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 18:21:44

Or a raspberry cobbler for recreational use.

Den · Jan 17, 2011, 18:23:11

All those tiny keys

I just fancied a new gadget and as it was a phone that had a sat nav I thought it would be ideal. Took it out this morning and swopped back by dinner time.

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 18:24:08

That's the trouble with gadgets, we are so easily seduced by them.

Simon · Jan 17, 2011, 18:28:53

They do take some getting used to, Den, and the touchscreen BlackBerry doesn't have tiny keys, but they're not for everyone. Have you considered an HTC Desire?

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 18:30:07

What would you summarise as its benefits, Simon?

pctech · Jan 17, 2011, 18:38:50

What do you currently use as your work phone then Den?

Den · Jan 17, 2011, 18:43:05

A Nokia 6300 which I like very much but as I said I wanted to play with a gadget and really wanted to like it.

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 18:44:00

I'm still running a 6300, Den. It does what I need, and has good call quality.

pctech · Jan 17, 2011, 20:38:54

If you just want free Sat Nav then a 6700 is a 3G version of the 6300.

Simon · Jan 17, 2011, 21:48:09

Quote from: Rik on Jan 17, 2011, 18:30:07
What would you summarise as its benefits, Simon?

I haven't actually used one for any length of time, so I'm probably not the best person to ask. The reason I asked if Den had considered it is because it's very popular, and as a 'gadget' would probably keep him amused for some time. Can't say whether it would be any better for him than the Nokia, though.

pctech · Jan 17, 2011, 23:56:00

And if he's attached to his e-mail and wants to 'ping' people.