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Thinking of getting a new phone around christmas...

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  • 24-09-2010 1:34pm
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    Sandvich
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    I was thinking of getting a cheaper android phone but I don't think I'd be able to afford it still, I've heard around €350 unless they're going second hand I don't think I'd use it enough to warrant that.

    But I do need a phone that's decent at internet browsing(maybe that can be used as a modem too), and has a decent Mp3 player on board.

    I'm on O2 at the moment.

    I don't want to spend more than 200 unless it's something really special.


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    Random
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    I think you're better to wait until nearer the time.


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    Cableguy
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    Sandvich wrote: »
    I was thinking of getting a cheaper android phone but I don't think I'd be able to afford it still, I've heard around €350 unless they're going second hand I don't think I'd use it enough to warrant that.

    But I do need a phone that's decent at internet browsing(maybe that can be used as a modem too), and has a decent Mp3 player on board.

    I'm on O2 at the moment.

    I don't want to spend more than 200 unless it's something really special.

    Are you on a bill as you might get something decent on an upgrade? are thinking of swtiching to one?


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    Sandvich
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    No, I'm on prepaid. I only spend about 10-20 euro a month max on credit(sometimes I even get by on 5) so it'd be waste. However lately I've found need of the internet when I'm out so that's used up a fair bit more.


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    Davy
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    Sandvich wrote: »
    However lately I've found need of the internet when I'm out so that's used up a fair bit more.

    You might be better off switching to a different operator so. Meteor is one option, if you topup by €20 you get free meteor texts, and free internet usage. Three so the same but its any network texts. You can do this now, no need to buy a phone or anything, and see what phone takes your fancy in a few months


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    Sandvich
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    Are O2 the worst for internet then?

    I dunno about switching though - my dad has a thing where he gets free calls to another O2 number, he'd have to switch too.


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    Davy
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    They dont have a prepay internet plan or addon, its just the 99cent a day you use it. If you use it frequently well this can be expensive.

    The two options I mentioned are an allowance, which you can use over the month. If your only using it 2 or 3 times a month, its probably not worth it, if you want the free calls etc. Just letting you know of it


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    Sandvich
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    I might not bother with a new phone yet so :/


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