Nokia 6230

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rebeltrousers

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Master Geek

#1558 17-May-2004 20:59

Hey guys, just wondering how many of you would reccomend me getting a 6230? Is there anything I should be considering instead?
ANy opinions or advice would be awesome.

cheers :)

peteremcc

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#5796 17-May-2004 22:52

There has been a lot of discussion about this recently. To give you some suggestions (of which there are a few) i'd need to know what you actually wan't from the phone. Even if your not sure a general idea will help.

The Sony Ericsson T630 or K700 could be options for you... it all depends on what your after.

rebeltrousers

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Master Geek

#5812 18-May-2004 08:41

Awesome!
All I want really is a phone....it needs to have mms, a decent camera, a decent screen, polyphonic ringtones, fast response for txting, and bluetooth.
I'm really just after a top-end phone because they're always top-end quality!
I'm out to spend under 1000. What would you get?

Oh yeah, I'm not after any of the features for business purposes (I'm 21)

Cheers! :)

peteremcc

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#5821 18-May-2004 14:50

well i'm about to turn 17 so i don't really need the business stuff.

The SE T630 is about to come out and will probably be $700-800. Basically its an upgraded version of the T610. it has a better screen and stuff, more details on the sony ericsson website, www.sonyericsson.com.

Then theres the K700, also from Sony Ericsson. Thats got a few more months until it comes out but definately worth waiting for. For me I wanted a radio and that was the thing that put me off the T630, you have to buy an external one that just gets its power from the phone (more to carry around and another $100). The K700 will have one inside (which means you can play it through the phones speakers as opposed to being limited to headphones.

Also compared to the 6320 the K700 has a larger screen (and better), looks a whole lot cooler and I really have to go now... ill edit this post later. Check out the SE website for loads more info and pics :D

rebeltrousers

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Master Geek

#5827 18-May-2004 17:34

Awesome, thanks for that! :)
I'm still kinda sold on the 6230.....but the s/e/ does tempt me a lil.....only thing is I've got a digital camera for taking photos (that's what it's best at) I just wanna be able to send lil mms pics to my friends and stuff y'know?
WHat's the deal with vodafone live? DOes it only work on certain phones? I know it's not that good really, but still! :)

Kickass

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Ultimate Geek

#5852 19-May-2004 13:51

john , the S700 is 1.3 MPix camera (CCD) with video. not 2.2

S/E don't have plans on a 2.2 mpix phone....

K700 comes out June 7-10th arond the world , so soon here

Kickass

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Ultimate Geek

#5855 19-May-2004 17:26

Sony Ericcson Z1010 ?

which is not 2.2mpix

....

whats the name of the "coming up" 2.2mpix phone...

it would be crazy of them to release a S700 1.3 , then right away a 2.2

how long till release>

Kickass

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Ultimate Geek

#5857 19-May-2004 17:27

you didn't say K700 , i said S700 which is 1.3mpix

""S/E are launching a 2.2 mega pixil phone camera in NZ not too far off, ""

how long is not too far off? a year ? :)

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alasta

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#5858 19-May-2004 17:31

Does this 2.2mp handset have a built in flash? I'm looking forward to the day when I can replace my standalone camera with a camera phone, but I can't do so until I can find something with a flash, a decent lens, and at least 2.2mp resolution.

peteremcc

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#5866 19-May-2004 19:04

Back to the original question:

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Awesome, thanks for that! :)
I'm still kinda sold on the 6230.....but the s/e/ does tempt me a lil.....only thing is I've got a digital camera for taking photos (that's what it's best at) I just wanna be able to send lil mms pics to my friends and stuff y'know?
WHat's the deal with vodafone live? DOes it only work on certain phones? I know it's not that good really, but still! :)

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K700 and T630 has basically the same camera as the 6230 (perhaps a little better). Vodafone live works on all phones, however for some of the latest phones vodafone have not customised them (put their logos all over them and changed what the buttons do) so you might have to set it up yourself.

rebeltrousers

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Master Geek

#5867 19-May-2004 19:05

Awesome thanks heaps! :)
Anyone else got any views? I'm gonna get it probably in the weekend (whichever "it" is!)
:)

Kickass

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Ultimate Geek

#5868 19-May-2004 19:11

the nokia 6230 camera is a hell of lot better than the T610 and T630 , i have a 3650 and T610 , the 3650 has the same camera as 6230 ,

its a good camera , 640x480 , takes good pics

peteremcc

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#5869 19-May-2004 19:36

I was under the impression they all took VGA pics

Kickass

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Ultimate Geek

#5870 19-May-2004 19:41

The t630 has the same camera as the T610 , and it can take pics at 640x480 , but its the same camera rememnber , so it looks not that good! , look it up in some reviews if you want ,y ou will seew hat i mean.

T610 and T630 , not a phone to get cos of the camera.

rebeltrousers

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Master Geek

#5871 19-May-2004 21:26

Awesome!
Yea, anyway I figure it's better to use a camera for photos and a phone for funstuff like mms, txt, games..................oh yeah and calls!
Also.....on a cellphone screen it's impossible to really appreciate a 1mp pic anyway right?

Keep the advice coming....sony ericsson's sound kinda good though.....

alasta

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#5873 19-May-2004 22:05

Rebel,
I have owned a T610 for about 8 months and I am very happy with it. IMO, the quality of the camera leaves a lot to be desired, but it's perfectly adequete for MMS. As long as you don't expect to replace your real camera, I don't think you'll be disappointed with it.

I have found the T610 to be very slow when rendering WAP pages, and the software seems to crash every now and again, but otherwise it's a very good phone with excellent features for the price. I am also impressed with the build quality, as mine has had a rough life. :)