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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Okay - time for an upgrade.

However, been out of touch with what's good and what's not for quite a while, so need some advice.

Have ALWAYS been a Nokia fan, and have had nothing but Nokias for the past 8 years, including the 6230 I have now.

Looking for something better, and have been looking at the Sony Ericsson W800 - any recommendations?
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Just got a sony ericsson W800 walkman jobbie 2 weeks ago. Its the DADDY

Sooo pleased with it. Its like having mobile disco with you. I use it more than my Ipod as you need earphones to listen to a pod... you can use the speaker on the phone though.

2meg pix camera is awesome as well.

I was always a Nokia man as well.

LOVING this phone.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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agree with Porkie, i got the K750i but then the W800 came out a few months later wouldve bought that if i had the option, great phones, quality camera and in all honesty is as simple to use as a Nokia
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Im ordering my W800i next week, camera on it is awesome too!
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Just got the W800i - it's the penguins plums!
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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6680 for me currently Rich.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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W800i come with a 0.5 GIG memory card as standard

Colours are a little in your face for me but can't argue with its functionality

although mine doesn't like PF??? won't load it on web browser
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:15 AM
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Cool - resounding vote of confidence for the W800.

I'm not bothered about WAP though - I spend enough bloody time on this website as it is!
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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I got a w800i and its great. I was going to get an I-POD but this does the job just fine

ps. if your getting an O2 contract, give me a bell as I can get you 30% off the line rental.

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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Get a Nokia 6680
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Default Re: Mobile Phone people - what new phone?

Originally Posted by RichardPON
...the 6230 I have now.

Looking for something better...
Compared to a 6230, pretty much ANYTHING is better
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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The 6680 looks okay, but I've held one, and they're a bit "chunky" for my liking.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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Thats why I didn't get the 6680. It does LOADS! but I never use any of those things so why carry around a brick I thought.

I like music, like a radio on my phone, like a camera, and want a little phone thats FAST to use.

W800 is WICKED... it also has a VERY good torch on it
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
I like music, like a radio on my phone, like a camera, and want a little phone thats FAST to use.
Exactly what I'm after.

Sounds like a good enough phone for me - cheers mate
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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Dan - sticking with Vodaphone as they have been pretty good over the last 8 years, and they also sponsor the England cricket team
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Good enough reason i guess

We are the UK's no.1 mobile company in terms of coverage and UK customer base btw
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DanS
Good enough reason i guess

We are the UK's no.1 mobile company in terms of coverage and UK customer base btw
Cant get me a good upgrade then can ya!!
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Afraid not. 30% on line rentals though...... if your a "friend or family"

Although us employees get very good discounts on the new phones (free) and have them weeks before u lot
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Dont wanna get me a w800 then do ya, save me gettin new contract!!
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Ive got a 6230 too, upgrade next month. Dont like flips or slide's. Want somwthing small. IS there not a replacement for 6230i?
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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W800i here as well got it last week as an upgrade - always bought Nokias previously. Best phone I have ever had (in 15 years of having mobiles )
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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I'm waiting for the new Nokia N series,due out soon.

Think i'm after the n70 now.

pretty similar to the 6680 but smaller.

Due out October but cannot get it yet.
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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I've got an Ericsson K700i @ the moment (almost 1,5yr)...and i'm very satisfied with it!

I love the Ericsson Mobiles My next one will be a W800i that's a superb one
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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6680 ...bigger memory card .. upload mp3's .. really good sound to it ..
1.3 camera ... it thought it was a bit big ... but works really well ...
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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cant advise you, just know you should NOT buy an XDA2i or a 9300 as i got both an they're poo
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan Ramsay
W800i here as well got it last week as an upgrade - always bought Nokias previously. Best phone I have ever had (in 15 years of having mobiles )
Totally agree, my W800 rocks Its a US Bank holiday today so NOTHING going on at work and so I'm sitting here listening to my phone on loud speaker well I am for the next 10 mins... then its hometime
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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can yuo get GPS on the W800?

i've just ordered one as the 6680 was out of stock.

Cant grumble for free
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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They just called me up just now, and offered it as a fre upgrade - job's a good 'un!
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Yep W800 top phone got mine and am lovin it
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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i would say the 6680 because it does tom tom 5 but mine died on me last week

only 2 months old too and ive got a poxy 3410 loan phone pmsl

fookin thing

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Cheers to all who advised me - phone turned up this morning, and it's the bollox!
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