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Aaroona

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#33957 14-May-2009 16:47

Hi All,

I need a new phone. (I currently have an iphone 3G for sale)

Sick to death of it now. Just got bored.

Anyways, what i need in a phone;

- Exchange 2007 support
- Video Calling
- Pxting (sad, but true)
- Exchange 2007 support
- Preferably a biggish screen
- phone (A functional phone) I need it to perform as a phone above anything else. the iphone just doesnt do this. and WM devices are a little slow to respond (unless they've had an update that i'm unaware of)

- Good battery life (Considering im going to have PUSH enabled) at the moment, im charging my iPhone every day. I'm not fussed, but if the device can get me 16 hours, i'll be happy.

Not sure about whether to stay with Vodafone though.. because i'd say Telecom are going ot show a bit of competition.. and I really do like 3G.

Any information and/or help you guys can give will be very much appreciated.

Distressed iPhone 3G owner.

Aaroona

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#214881 14-May-2009 17:44

Oh yeah, Im already with Vodafone BTW

BrentR

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Trusted

#214887 14-May-2009 18:25

Nokia E or N Series devices fit the bill as does the 5800

Aaroona

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#214892 14-May-2009 18:44

Jeffthechef: Nokia E or N Series devices fit the bill as does the 5800

Yeah, not too keen on the 5800. It looks like a cheap toy :(

But, I will have a look at the E and N series.. now i just have to decide; 850/2100 or 900/2100

Aaroona

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#215124 15-May-2009 19:18

I still cant find anything suitable really..

The Nokia E75 looks nice though...

I have now decided to stay with Vodafone so a 900/2100 handset fits the bill nicely.

Have you guys got any ideas at all? I'm finding it a real struggle to find anything remotely suitable.

johnr

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#215126 15-May-2009 19:20

What about the Nokia E71-1

John

Aaroona

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#215127 15-May-2009 19:26

johnr: What about the Nokia E71-1

John

Whats the battery life like?

Whats the UI like? I heard that the S60 interface is rather old and sluggish, but of course, it was another persons opinion.
From what you told me, you use Exchange, which is what i'll be using, so it should be easier to do a comparison.

Thanks :)

Aaroona

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#215129 15-May-2009 19:29

Oh, and how loud is the ringer on it? I need quite a loud phone.

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johnr

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#215130 15-May-2009 19:32

Many people on GZ use the E71 they could give feedback as well but its a great all round device

John

Aaroona

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#215133 15-May-2009 20:06

johnr: Many people on GZ use the E71 they could give feedback as well but its a great all round device

John

Yeah, have seen a couple of threads.. but nothing worth while, really.

Aaroona

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#215609 18-May-2009 14:48

johnr: What about the Nokia E71-1

John

Thanks John.
I have actually purchased this phone.. Love it.

I went andd saw one today, and was extremly impressed.

Exchange and everything is setup now and working :)

Thanks for your help

johnr

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#215618 18-May-2009 15:21

No problem glad I could help

John