New phone?

themanofthedark · 06-09-2009, 08:29 AM

I need to buy a new phone - my Jack got wet, and now the center button refuses to work, as does the left button on the directional pad.

I have a temporary fix, as the Enter button can replace the Center select button, and Fn+c-clockwise scroll gives me the function of pushing the left button.

Since I sold my iPhone, I've had a ridiculous number of phones - I've had the Nokia 5610, the Nokia 6300, the BlackJack I, and the BlackJack II. there have been a few old MotoRazrs thrown in there somewhere.

Now, here is what I want,

I want a WinMo device, (but would go with something else if its good) preferably with a fixed keyboard, but sliders are alright, touchscreen would be nice,
It should have Bluetooth 2.0, with A2DP support
GPS should exist, and it should actually WORK (*cough*blackjack II's GPS fails)
it should have a fairly decent speaker, one that I can actually hear when it plays music, or a ringer.
3.5mm would be nice.
it must be 3G/GSM

any suggestions? I'm trying to stay under $250.

(i know the iPhone would be best, especially the 3GS, but, my father still won't let me get one)

TarekElsakka · 06-09-2009, 12:12 PM

Wish granted. http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_e71-2425.php

Personally tried the phone, can say it pretty much is one of the best Nokia phones I've ever used before. Didn't buy it yet, but I am planning to really soon.

themanofthedark · 06-11-2009, 08:11 AM

beautiful - thank you - Nokias are really the best of the best.One question, Tarek, is Nokia Maps included in the software?and can you get turn by turn directions?

TarekElsakka · 06-11-2009, 09:40 AM

Of course, Nokia Maps is included in the software. However, some N and E series Nokia phones ask you to update it using WiFi or w.e connection you use. It's mostly to enhance its performance in your region. There are turn by turn directions (with sound as well). But to be honsest, I've never tried using Nokia Maps else where, since it doesn't work in Egypt, my father tried it in Dubai and he told me he got not just graphical street directions but also by sound. I am not sure if there's a sound pack you need to download from Nokia.com but there will be instructions given when you open the Application on your phone.

Good luck mate, if you buy it, tell me how it is. I'm planning to buy it this week or the coming one, I am just managing a few deals so I can get some money on my own lol.

themanofthedark · 06-13-2009, 11:59 AM

i'll see if i can con my father into letting me get a Wi-Fi device.

themanofthedark · 06-13-2009, 12:03 PM

p.s. does the HTC kaiser have GPS?

TarekElsakka · 06-13-2009, 12:22 PM

Yes, it does. I owned the HTC Tytn II about last year. It's pretty much a good phone but it has a lot of problems and is a bit hard to fix (harder than Nokia phones at least). So I am telling you, go for the Nokia E71, the HTC's touch screen SUCKS but the keyboard is nice.

About the Nokia E71:

GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support; Nokia Maps

*taken from gsmarena*

Ramesh · 06-13-2009, 05:24 PM

PM Aggieman - he has some phones he's trying to get rid of... including a n-95, I think.

TarekElsakka · 06-13-2009, 06:03 PM

Don't buy a Nokia N95 though, I have the 8GB one and I can tell you it's a bad experience. Plus, it's out of style and over priced.

themanofthedark · 06-13-2009, 06:50 PM

my dad found out about the Wi-Fi.I got the Samsung T919 instead.. its not a bad phone, from what I hear - a 5Mpix auto-focus flash camera, touch screen, very good HTML browsing and all the other good stuff. 3G and GPS are also included. One thing that i should probably have considered before pushing the "Buy It Now" button was that its not a widespread platform - meaning its not a PPC, nor does it run symbian, or any other widely known platform. so that means Skyfire won't be available, BeeJive won't be available, and that sort of thing. But i've heard of people somehow making it run WinMo 6.1, like the Omnia (correct me if i'm wrong, but either the omnia or some other new samsung runs winmo6.1)ah well. i guess i'll live somehow.