Comments on: Friday homework

By: bogart

bogart — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:01:24 +0000

The new E71 has officially launched, so that might be a great option for you. It looks really nice and the reviews of the simultaneously released E66 have been great (although no keyboard there). Personally, I want a good camera rather than a QWERTY keypad, so I would go with the N82 or N95, but those do not sound like the features you're looking for. How big do you want to go? You could look at the E90.

I'm in the US, so cannot comment on your mobile plans. I recently added unlimited data for $15/month.

By: bogart

bogart — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:01:24 +0000

I'm in the US, so cannot comment on your mobile plans. I recently added unlimited data for $15/month.

By: bogart

bogart — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:01:24 +0000

I'm in the US, so cannot comment on your mobile plans. I recently added unlimited data for $15/month.

By: Patrickatsms

Patrickatsms — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:07:37 +0000

kevx, Ewan, James – thanks for your suggestions. Lots to think about and I might just have to see if I can roadtest as many options as possible.

By: smstextnews

smstextnews — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:06:06 +0000

Yeah I like the second option there, Patrick. Think about the power of
MobilMe!

By: James Body

James Body — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:02:48 +0000

I would think that you have two main options here:

1. Nokia N71 with H3G (possibly on pre-paid initially) - on GBP 5 per month unlimited 3G data, using Truphone for calls in/out over WiFi/3G when away from WiFi

2. iPhone 3G on O2 with MobilMe push email and phone sync over O2 3G.

Comments?

By: smstextnews

smstextnews — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:56:57 +0000

You might really like the Blackberry, Patrick. But I think you might also appreciate a really good camera/video function for taking pictures of your little one.

Qwerty really does limit you. What about an E61i? Hardly revolutionary. Or you could hold out for the nice new E-series qwerty handset. Or the Blackberry Bold, that's not far away either.

As for operators... I think one with a good data plan would be useful. But also look for some exceptional minute bundles. I like 'unlimited landline' calls -- useful -- and maybe a few thousand minutes of cross-network calls? Decisions, decisions.

3, I'm sure, would love your business. Do think about Vodafone, I really enjoy their call quality. Also consider o2? What about a new iPhone?

By: kevx

kevx — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:11:27 +0000

1st thing that comes to mind is a Blackberry. on the subject of international calling take a look at T-Mobile apparently Int: calling is included in some Business plans. For the Email usage I'm thinking O2. But make sure you check online for Line Rental prices and/or Offers as they can be cheaper than instore. If U do sign up instore then mention any online prices. Hope this has helped a little.