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Topic # 203123 18-Sep-2016 17:20
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im a windows phone guy wifes android...have read the sub 700 forum not wanting to spend that much... size would be 5'' max so not the voda ultra etc..liked..alcatel idol 3 cant get it here maybe parallel imported...p8 lite...perhaps..seem to be a few j5 samsungs on trade me at mo...birthday this week so any advice appreciated...




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  Reply # 1635534 18-Sep-2016 17:25
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Vodafone has a good range of well priced devices including a couple under 5" 0 including Vodafone Ultra Smart 7.

 

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  Reply # 1635535 18-Sep-2016 17:29
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thanks will look into that.,..never brought phone from tm either...just a few selling j5 as they were replacement for note 7 or something...ill take your advice though !




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  Reply # 1635539 18-Sep-2016 17:39
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Meizu M3 Note from PBTech, 5.5 inch however... But good bang for buck.



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  Reply # 1635540 18-Sep-2016 17:41
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yep aware of those but doesn't want more than 5'' cheers




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  Reply # 1635542 18-Sep-2016 17:47
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Huawei P8 Lite, Asus Zenfone 5



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  Reply # 1635554 18-Sep-2016 17:51
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have been considering the p8 lite...any thoughts...or owners of one like to tell me bout theres...




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  Reply # 1635556 18-Sep-2016 17:56
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The Meizu range are exceptionally good value + warranty; got a m3 note for the Mrs.

I'm petty sure they have a new sub-$200 model coming out soon which will probably be <5.5". Pop in to your local PB Tech if you have one or look at: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHMZU5780/MEIZU-M2-Gray-5-HD-2GB-Memory-16GB-Storage-13MP-Ca



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  Reply # 1635558 18-Sep-2016 18:02
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m2 or p8 lite perhaps...




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  Reply # 1635568 18-Sep-2016 18:40
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foxy38: have been considering the p8 lite...any thoughts...or owners of one like to tell me bout theres...

 

i have been using one for 4-5 months and i an impressed, it feels solid, it's fast, the screen is easy to read and the battery life seems to be good. Would recommend .




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  Reply # 1635571 18-Sep-2016 18:48
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ty...thinking this might be it..hows the camera..




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  Reply # 1635572 18-Sep-2016 18:50
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foxy38: m2 or p8 lite perhaps...

 

If you can stretch another $100 the P9 Lite is on sale at the Warehouse for $399 at the moment, they're apparently quite an improvement over the P8 Lite.

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  Reply # 1635576 18-Sep-2016 18:59
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foxy38: ty...thinking this might be it..hows the camera..

 

 

 

for it's price , i would say amazing. 13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm, autofocus, dual-LED flash Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR

 

 




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  Reply # 1635578 18-Sep-2016 19:07
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p 9 lite 2 degrees only..by the looks..




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  Reply # 1635580 18-Sep-2016 19:13
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p8 lite pb tech says unlocked...not brought from here before...good place to buy from? would this phone work on Vodafone..?or spark




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  Reply # 1635598 18-Sep-2016 20:01
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foxy38: p 9 lite 2 degrees only..by the looks..

 

According to the specs on 2degree's website it has all the bands for Spark/Skinny and doesn't contain the word "locked" in the title so it should work on any network. If you're ever unsure whether a phone will work this website is very useful: http://willmyphonework.net/

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