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Recommend a phone with GPS

  • 08-01-2009 1:54pm
    #1
    fjon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭


    I currently use a Nokia E51, and am perfectly happy with it.
    However, I'd like something with built in GPS rather than having to use a dongle.
    I don't need anything advanced - I won't be using it in my car. I just need something simple that will allow me to do some geocaching, or find my way around while on foot.
    I'm finding it hard to tell which Nokia phones have GPS and which don't though - I can't really find this on their site.
    So which phones are there that would suit me?
    I'm looking for something the same size, price, and build quality as the E51.
    Most of the N phones are too expensive, and I don't a fancy mp3 player - my iPod is good enough.
    Any suggestions?


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  • #2
    fjon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭fjon


    Thanks, I didn't see that option hidden away on the Nokia site.
    Looks like my options are more limited than I thought.
    Looks like it's the 6220C, N78 or N79.
    The keypad on the N78 looks awful though, and the build quality on the 6220c doesn't seem the best.
    I guess I'll have to look around for an N79.
    The other ones are out of my price range - over €300.


  • #3
    gpjordanf1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 867 ✭✭✭gpjordanf1


    fjon wrote: »
    Thanks, I didn't see that option hidden away on the Nokia site.
    Looks like my options are more limited than I thought.
    Looks like it's the 6220C, N78 or N79.
    The keypad on the N78 looks awful though, and the build quality on the 6220c doesn't seem the best.
    I guess I'll have to look around for an N79.
    The other ones are out of my price range - over €300.

    I have the Nokia 6220 with 3 months and have no issues at all with it, granted its all plastic, but its brilliant. GPS is faster than my Garmin. Just use it for geo tagging and walking etc.


  • #4
    fjon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭fjon


    gpjordanf1 wrote: »
    I have the Nokia 6220 with 3 months and have no issues at all with it, granted its all plastic, but its brilliant. GPS is faster than my Garmin. Just use it for geo tagging and walking etc.

    That's good to hear because it ticks all the other boxes.
    I might just make the plunge.
    What's the keypad like for texting?


  • #5
    fjon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭fjon


    bedlam wrote: »
    If you can wait a little bit for it's Irish release, the Nokia 5800 will come in at under 300 and looks to be a pretty decent phone by all accounts.

    Thread on it here

    Yes, it does look pretty sweet. Definitely a contender. Hopefully there won't be too many bugs - haven't seen Nokia do a touch screen phone before.


  • #6
    gpjordanf1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 867 ✭✭✭gpjordanf1


    fjon wrote: »
    That's good to hear because it ticks all the other boxes.
    I might just make the plunge.
    What's the keypad like for texting?

    I find it fine, no problem at all, I've heard of complaints from other people, but I suspect they have shovels for hands and sausages for fingers. The keys are fairly flush so its a little different! The 6220 is basically a N95 without wifi and wrapped in a plastic shell.

    I got mine for €29 on 3 with a €49 p/m contract, pretty good value.


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  • #7
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    Why not go with the E71? Good sized screen, excellent battery life, excellent features and excellent GPS


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