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Smartphone advice

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  • 10-12-2011 11:00am
    #1
    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,002 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I was thinking of getting a smartphone. I want it to stick to open standards as much as possible. So don't want IPhone. Would also like a normal USB connection, normal 3.5 mm headphone socket (and even a non proprierty charger if that's possible) and a decent battery. Also a really important thing for me is durability. I break everything. So want something that can take a knock. Usability is also important. I don't want to be able to navigate files easily. Blackberry is also out because I hate those little keys. Nokias are out as I have already broken 3 of them.

    Any advice?

    Also does anyone have a smartphone and is still just using prepay? I am on prepay on the moment and it's cheap. Would like to keep it that way!

    Thanks.


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,121 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Galaxy S II has something called Gorrilla Glass. Helps prevent scratches.

    I'd get some phone insurance on your home insurance if possible.


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    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,002 ✭✭✭Tim Robbins


    MarkR wrote: »
    Galaxy S II has something called Gorrilla Glass. Helps prevent scratches.

    I'd get some phone insurance on your home insurance if possible.

    Thanks. What do you use to manage your MP3 on your PC and then to sync up with your Galaxy?

    Thanks.


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    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,934 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Tim Robbins wrote: »
    Hi,
    I was thinking of getting a smartphone. I want it to stick to open standards as much as possible. So don't want IPhone. Would also like a normal USB connection, normal 3.5 mm headphone socket (and even a non proprierty charger if that's possible) and a decent battery. Also a really important thing for me is durability. I break everything. So want something that can take a knock. Usability is also important. I don't want to be able to navigate files easily. Blackberry is also out because I hate those little keys. Nokias are out as I have already broken 3 of them.

    Any advice?

    Also does anyone have a smartphone and is still just using prepay? I am on prepay on the moment and it's cheap. Would like to keep it that way!

    Thanks.

    Advice? Stay away from smartphones.....:pac:


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,121 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Tim Robbins wrote: »
    Thanks. What do you use to manage your MP3 on your PC and then to sync up with your Galaxy?

    Thanks.

    My music usually gets played on my car stereo. Syncing can be done either wirelessly or with a data cable.

    Don't mind the quote about prepay. Once you get a plan to suit you, you'll pay less then prepay.


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    ScumLord
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    The windows phones are all standardised in that they all must have a usb plug that's a charger which is handy but I think they're the only ones making that demand.

    I can't imagine that a prepay smartphone is going to be cheaper in the long run.


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    Davy
    Registered Users Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Tim Robbins wrote: »
    Nokias are out as I have already broken 3 of them.

    Can I ask what ones?

    Tim Robbins wrote: »
    Also does anyone have a smartphone and is still just using prepay? I am on prepay on the moment and it's cheap. Would like to keep it that way!

    Yes, thousands of people using smartphones on prepay plans. All networks are catering for data in their plans. If you post more info on your calls, text and data usage and to what networks you will get feedback on most suitable plan for you


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