It's time for a change..the summer is coming

richard2010

Hi Guys,

It's time to update the brick again so I need your help.
I am a Nokia fan boy so a Nokia phone is paramount

What features are important to you in a phone?
Camera (10)
GPS/Maps (3)
FM Radio (7)
Bluetooth (6)
Good loudspeaker volume(4)
Ease of use(2)
Strong vibration (4)
NOKIA brand (1)
Alphanumeric keypad (I am open to QWERTY suggestions- but I am duboious)(5)
Ability to check emails on the go (8)
Would like to install a compass app to if possible (9)

***Numbers in brackets = priority of features***

Form factor:
Candybar

Internet
Wifi would be a nice bonus

Operator:
I'll be sticking with o2 as the family are all on it and most of my work collegues are too.

Type of Price Plan
Pre-pay/SIM-Free

Price range
€150-200 (max)


Hope the specs arent too narrow.

Davy

Given that you put camera as your number one, I would have to suggest the N8. You didnt mention anything about touchscreens or not?

It has everything on the list you wanted. Any detailed questions about it, ask away

richard2010

Davy wrote: »

Given that you put camera as your number one, I would have to suggest the N8. You didnt mention anything about touchscreens or not?

It has everything on the list you wanted. Any detailed questions about it, ask away

Oh I didnt know they had to be in order of preference. Honestly a camera wouldnt be that important.

I would prefer buttons ie alphanumeric keypad to be honest.

Can the N8 be got for €200 brand new though?

cookie1977

What network would you prefer to be on. What about the X3-02
http://three.ie/shop/products/nokia-x3-02-black-classic-max.html

http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x3_02_touch_and_type-3479.php

billbond4

the xperia arc and neo have quiet good cameras and will be out in a week or two on o2

Davy

I saw price plan and was thinking billpay sorry.

If you want standard keypad it shortens the range. I guess the C3 or the C5 would be what you should be looking at. The C5 doesnt have wifi though

richard2010

Hi Guys,

Have been doing a bit a research on this and I've sort of narrowed it down to the following:

Nokia C5
Nokia E51 (second hand)
Nokia E52

So if you have any opinions on these three phones it would help alot!

Cheers!

Zonda999

I would rate the E52 far higher than the C5 tbh, feels better quality i think, bigger screen too!

Davy

The wlan on the E52 would swing it for me

cookie1977

Davy wrote: »

The wlan on the E52 would swing it for me

I'd second that if thats what you're trying to decide between but with the caveat that the E52 is a 2 year old model.

richard2010

cookie1977 wrote: »

I'd second that if thats what you're trying to decide between but with the caveat that the E52 is a 2 year old model.

Thanks for that, so should I hold fire until something newer comes out in order to get value for money?!!

cookie1977

It's up to you. If you're happy with the specs and design then go for it. Did you not like the nokia X3-02?

richard2010

cookie1977 wrote: »

It's up to you. If you're happy with the specs and design then go for it. Did you not like the nokia X3-02?

The X3-02 just looks weird to me and I dont really need a touch/keypad phone. Give me buttons anyday!!