Calling all mobile phone buffs!

Im looking at buying a new mobile, and I need a bit of help from any mobile buffs.

I want a flip-flop / clamshell design, for around $400-$600.

Does anyone have any preferences? Theres a few to choose from!

Must have camera, dual display, decent memory, nothing too "Whoa" in regards to style etc.

Cheers!

[outside]

i have a nokia 6820 , cost me around $650.00 i think , see pic

[Perana]

Motorola V3 RAZR is a great phone... Not sure on price though...

[Phillo62]

Originally Posted by Perana XR8

Motorola V3 RAZR is a great phone... Not sure on price though...

Ill second that one, dad has one and he loves it, the best phone he says he has ever had, and he has been through a few.
Cheers

Philthy

[4.9 EF Futura]

Whatever you go for - make sure it uses a symbian operating system. Absolutely incredible.

[loxxr6]

Motorola V3 RAZR is a great phone...

They look hot but I've been hearing stories from owners of them that they keep having reception issues.

[RAREV8]

Originally Posted by loxxr6

They look hot but I've been hearing stories from owners of them that they keep having reception issues.

Not at all,

The V3 is the first phone that I've been happy with in 4 years. During that time I have had NEC616,S.Ericcsson 65,t10 and a cuople of others but V3 is the best in all respects.

it does not have a 1.3 mpix camera but it operates well as a phone (surprise surprise) and is not delicate. There are no individual keys so it doesnt matter if it gets covered in crap and oil from the car, it wipes off! Love it!!

[cArSiK]

Originally Posted by scottishxc

Not at all,

The V3 is the first phone that I've been happy with in 4 years. During that time I have had NEC616,S.Ericcsson 65,t10 and a cuople of others but V3 is the best in all respects.

it does not have a 1.3 mpix camera but it operates well as a phone (surprise surprise) and is not delicate. There are no individual keys so it doesnt matter if it gets covered in crap and oil from the car, it wipes off! Love it!!

Agreed 100%

I have actually heard a few bad stories with the v3, especially with the dismal storage...

Re: Symbian OS, what phones have this?

I like this: Motorola V635:



And this: Nokia 6101:



Anyone had any experiences with these?

[MNM96]

Originally Posted by hambo_12

And this: Nokia 6101:



Anyone had any experiences with these?

I just purchased one of these for my wife, and am very impressed. I was not a fan of the flip phone, but I really like this one. I insisted she got a Nokia, as we have always had them and found them to be easy to use. One complaint is it does not use Bluetooth, as my 6230i has. Otherwise, its excellent! :sm_headba
A mate has a Motorolla V3RAZR, thinks its sh1t, signal is crap, calls drop out etc. When I want to call him on mobile, I phone his wife's number!! :hihi:

Originally Posted by hambo_12

So, anyone had any experience with this phone? A bit more expensive than the nokia 6101, but with a few more good features (notably more storage and 1.27 megapixel camera)

[RAREV8]

Originally Posted by hambo_12

I like this: Motorola V635:



And this: Nokia 6101:



Anyone had any experiences with these?

Unlike the V3, this is a f#$ker of a phone! Had for work, baaad!! Drops out as often as a 3 phone!

I meant the Motorola, not the Nokia- The Motorola was very problematic but from the looks of this thread, different people have different experiences with diferent phones.
Make sure that there are software upgrades available- the more complicated the phones become, the more prone to issues they are.

[4.9 EF Futura]

List of symbian phones.

http://www.symbian.com/phones/index.html

Ive got the nokia 6630 and am VERY impressed... need bigger MMC tho... 64MB was never going to be enough.

[4.9 EF Futura]

Oooh - forgot to add... i think Symbian OS 7.0 and above are the ones to go for...

What is it that makes the Symbian OS so good?

[Penelope Pitstop]

I have a Motorola V3 and it is a LEMON. Currently on my 3rd Replacement handset after only 5 months. The phone is certainly smart looking but the screens are dodgy, I have also heard others complain about the reception quality and also that they don't hold charge well but I have not had these issues. They do appear to be unreliable in general though. My advice would be to stay away from them.

This was the first time I have ever strayed from Nokia and I have regretted it ever since. Go the Nokia.

[4.9 EF Futura]

Originally Posted by hambo_12

What is it that makes the Symbian OS so good?

The amount of software etc available for them i.e. office software, full 3d driving games (nice framerates too), all sorts of image editors etc etc.

They're just incredibly versatile... if the phone doesnt do something you want it to do... install the right software and it will.

http://www.imserba.com/

Register with this site - it's symbian phone heaven. Applications, games, videos (yes, porn vids as well : )... all free....

[The MaDDeSTMaN]

Originally Posted by 4.9 EF Futura

http://www.imserba.com/

Register with this site - it's symbian phone heaven. Applications, games, videos (yes, porn vids as well : )... all free....

I registered with that site, because finding free applications that are worth getting for my Nokia 3650 can be hard sometimes. Intersting site, pity a lot of the pictures don't show :( Oh and some of the descriptions and even filenames leave a lot to be desired. But still worth looking at

The only bad thing ive heard of the 6101 is that the sound is not that good, have you noticed that?

Also, I was really firmly told by the phone bloke that the 6230i is the best phone for your money, feature-wise, how do you like yours, compared to the 6101?

[MNM96]

Originally Posted by hambo_12

The only bad thing ive heard of the 6101 is that the sound is not that good, have you noticed that?

Also, I was really firmly told by the phone bloke that the 6230i is the best phone for your money, feature-wise, how do you like yours, compared to the 6101?

Cant fault the sound, but I guess I haven't used it that much.
As for the 6230i, it is twice the phone the 6230 was! Better graphics, better sounds aside, the big button in the centre used to be a pain. When selecting the 'enter' part, it would scroll up or down unless you pressed it perfectly. Very finiccy. With the i, it has a seperate button in the centre, like the 6101, and is a breeze to operate.

I would still pick the 6230i over the 6101, primarily because of the bluetooth. Can't fault either. Comes down to personal choice??

[neb]

yeah i've been looking at phones yesterday.. i don't need a new one but just looking.. i tend to prefer the nokias.. i think a 6230i would be great to get, lots of good features and looks nice

[Heeno]

Whatever You Do Do Not Buy A 3 Phone!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Heeno

Whatever You Do Do Not Buy A 3 Phone!!!!!!!!!!

Whats a 3 phone?

[Heeno]

Originally Posted by hambo_12

Whats a 3 phone?

you know that new phone company 3, they sponsor big perv. there phones are sh!thouse and are nothing but trouble, my co-worker agrees, my gf friend agrees and even my cat agrees, there SH!T

[cArSiK]

Ive had a Black V3 Razr for about 4 months now and i couldnt be happier with it. Havent had a single issue with it.....the black ones are pricey as they are Limited Edition but you can pick a silver one up for aobut $650.

James

[TheSneakiness]

Not interested in looking at the Nokia 6260 at all, are you?

Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

Not interested in looking at the Nokia 6260 at all, are you?

Yep, 6260 is an option as well, I dont mind it, although the placement of the buttons at the top sort of scares me off:

Yeah did a search on them, I knew it when I saw the logo!

[loxxr6]

Next ph I want is the 6680 (or 6670 if I can't afford it). The K750i (the latest one with the better megapixel camera) looks sweet too. These aren't flips tho.

Having bluetooth and USB connection is the sh1t.

My 3650 with the bloody clock positioned buttons is pi$$ing me off.