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iphone any good or do I have better options?

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  • 29-01-2012 11:02pm
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    angeldaisy
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    Ok, I'm looking to change my phone, I have a samsung galaxy which is about 2 years old, nothing really wrong with it, just fancy a change.

    I'm with 3 on contract and pay the minimum monthly amount, I'm considering getting the iphone 3 - but is it any good.
    I don't have a large budget and can get this for about 20 euro with only a 5 euro increase in my monthly bill.
    I don't go over my text or phone limit (on the 90mins plan), I do use the internet to check emails and facebook, google etc...
    Is this worth getting or do I have better options.
    My only real criteria is that is has a decent enough camera.


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    Hogzy
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    There is an iPhone, an iPhone 3g, an iPhone 3GS, an iPhone 4 and an iPhone 4s.

    Which one are you talking about?


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    angeldaisy
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    Hogzy wrote: »
    There is an iPhone, an iPhone 3g, an iPhone 3GS, an iPhone 4 and an iPhone 4s.

    Which one are you talking about?

    Sorry didn't realise there was more than one iphone 3. its the 3gs thats on offer.


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    Davy
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    angeldaisy wrote: »
    Is this worth getting or do I have better options.
    My only real criteria is that is has a decent enough camera.

    Title changed to reflect this


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    Hogzy
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    angeldaisy wrote: »
    Sorry didn't realise there was more than one iphone 3. its the 3gs thats on offer.

    A 3GS is not an upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S. In fact i would consider it a downgrade. The specs on the Galaxy S would be better than the 3GS.

    Why are you interested in a phone with 3yr old tech?


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    angeldaisy
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    cos I can't afford an iPhone 4, and to be honest I don't really care about 'techy' stuff.
    Guessing the answer to my question is don't bother upgrading till I have a bigger budget


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    TBi
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    angeldaisy wrote: »
    Sorry didn't realise there was more than one iphone 3. its the 3gs thats on offer.

    I'd stay away from 3GS. Bit old now and can be slow with iOS 5. Best bet is to look at the 4 or 4S if you can afford it.

    Otherwise if you want something different try out a WP7. The HTC Radar is a good value offering or wait for the Nokia Lumia 710. Get a HTC titan or Lumia 800 if you want something better. WP7 phones might not have the 'horsepower' of the newest Android phones but by god they feel a lot faster.

    EDIT: Three only have the omnia 7 now. The new Omnia W is out now so that would be a better option. You'd buy it outright for cheaper than what Three charge. Personally i'd get off Three. I've heard nothing but horror stories.


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    Hogzy
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    angeldaisy wrote: »
    cos I can't afford an iPhone 4, and to be honest I don't really care about 'techy' stuff.
    Guessing the answer to my question is don't bother upgrading till I have a bigger budget

    Id say save a bit and upgrade then. Stick to the android phones if your budget is limited. You will get a fantastic android phone that has equal spec to the latest iPhone for half the cost of an iPhone.


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    biko
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    angeldaisy wrote: »
    My only real criteria is that is has a decent enough camera.
    Then I think you should avoid the whole Android vs iPhone drama and focus on this.

    www.google.ie/search?hl=en&q=best+camera+phone

    http://www.goodmobilephones.co.uk/news/top-5-camera-phones-best-camera-phones-2011~92/


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    angeldaisy
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    TBi wrote: »
    Personally i'd get off Three. I've heard nothing but horror stories.

    What are the alternatives, are there any who are much better? I personally find 3 better than I did O2, but I guess that's not saying a great deal


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    Hogzy
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    angeldaisy wrote: »
    What are the alternatives, are there any who are much better? I personally find 3 better than I did O2, but I guess that's not saying a great deal

    Meteor. They are cheaper than 3 and have fantastic Sim Only deals.

    200 Mins, 200 Texts, 1gb Data and free meteor calls and texts is only €15 per month.


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    TBi
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    Hogzy wrote: »
    Meteor. They are cheaper than 3 and have fantastic Sim Only deals.

    200 Mins, 200 Texts, 1gb Data and free meteor calls and texts is only €15 per month.

    I'm on meteor too, i'd recommend them aswell.


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    benj
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    i find meteor very good also...have a galaxy s plus and on €20 pm i get
    unlimited texts to any network( i txt more than talk) and 1gb data which is plenty because theres wifi in lots of places now


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