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    Mobile phones

    Looking for some advice, my contract is ready for upgrading now and I'm looking for opinions on what phone to get?

    if anyone has had any experiences please let me know?

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    I've got a samsung galaxy note. Its the best phone I've ever had but its quite large. I suppose it depends on what your using your phone for.

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    Nokia 3310.

    I'm sick fed up of people with fancy phones. I can't have a civil conversation with people cause they always have their head in an "app".

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    Enjoying the Samsing Galaxy S3 at the moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stranraerhibby View Post
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    Nokia 3310.

    I'm sick fed up of people with fancy phones. I can't have a civil conversation with people cause they always have their head in an "app".
    Probably because your chat is gash.
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    Probably because your chat is gash.
    That can't possibly be the reason.
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    s3 is a brilliant phone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibeequinn View Post
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    s3 is a brilliant phone.

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    it's too big though.

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    An alternative suggestion: the google nexus 4 is a cracking phone, comparable to an S3. You can get it from google unlocked for £239 then pick up a giffgaff sim (O2 network) which will give you 250mins/unlimited txt/1Gb for £10 a month. Total cost over 2 years = £479 and you are not tied in at all.

    Comparable contract would be around £26/month = £624 over 2 years.

    You also get the latest android releases straight away rather than waiting months for Samsung to get their finger out if they bother at all (said an s2 owner still waiting for jelly bean).

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    Been thinking about upgrading to the note 2 myself

    Got a desire hd at the moment but the phones tmobile offered me for upgrade where a joke

    Nowhere near as good as what I've got

    Only issue I have with the note is the cheapest deals on offer are all at least a fiver more than I'm paying and I don't get as much for my money .

    If I was just to keep the phone I've got am I entitled to ask for a cheaper deal?
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    Quite happy with my Xperia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee View Post
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    If I was just to keep the phone I've got am I entitled to ask for a cheaper deal?
    Yes! YOU MUST.

    If your contract has run its term, you should ask for a quote for a new deal without a phone.

    Say that your circumstances have recently changed and that money's tight now so you can't stretch to an upgrade. Therefore, you're looking for the best deal out there and you'll be comparing providers.

    They'll offer you a good deal, but you definitely should compare providers before accepting.

    Ignore any "I can offer you this if you accept it now" crap.

    The same deal will be available later.

    Give me a call if you want to discuss.
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    Quote Originally Posted by andyt1875 View Post
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    Looking for some advice, my contract is ready for upgrading now and I'm looking for opinions on what phone to get?

    if anyone has had any experiences please let me know?

    cheers
    I have the Samsung Galaxy S2 and it's terrific, but the S3 is reputed as the best and fastest out there. It's also cheaper than an iPhone.

    http://www.wired.co.uk/reviews/mobil...sung-galaxy-s3

    http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/smart...sung-galaxy-s3
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    Quote Originally Posted by easty View Post
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    it's too big though.
    Too big for what?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stranraerhibby View Post
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    Nokia 3310.

    I'm sick fed up of people with fancy phones. I can't have a civil conversation with people cause they always have their head in an "app".
    I have the 6100 and I have nae intention of buying one of these other things, I agree entirely with you, at the pub tae socialise and have a chat and half the folk at the table are on faceless book or twatter. Think that topic is for another thread though.
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    Ive always been a samsung man but went for the htc one this time, cracking phone although its a bit big

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    I use a phone for calling and texting only, Smart phones meh you can shove them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hibbyradge View Post
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    Yes! YOU MUST.

    If your contract has run its term, you should ask for a quote for a new deal without a phone.

    Say that your circumstances have recently changed and that money's tight now so you can't stretch to an upgrade. Therefore, you're looking for the best deal out there and you'll be comparing providers.

    They'll offer you a good deal, but you definitely should compare providers before accepting.

    Ignore any "I can offer you this if you accept it now" crap.

    The same deal will be available later.

    Give me a call if you want to discuss.
    Definitely. In fact I would always call to cancel my account and transfer elsewhere. They will normally always give you decent discount to keep you.

    Or go payg! I as mentioned above, on giffgaff, for £10, and you get:

    250 mins
    Unlimited texts
    1 gb data

    This will last for 30 days.

    Give me a shout if you want a Sim! I :D

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    I'm in the market for a new phone as well. I always buy my phone sim free and have used Giff Gaff for the last few years with no probs.
    Just now I'm torn between the latest sony Xperia, the new HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4 which gets it's first unveiling next Thursday.
    Currently on an HTC Desire HD, so leaning to the HTC One but the reviews on the 4Meg ultra pixel are mixed to say the least!
    It was never this confusing when it was a choice between a Nokia 3310 and a Nokia 3310(as was the market back then!).

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    I have the 6100 and I have nae intention of buying one of these other things, I agree entirely with you, at the pub tae socialise and have a chat and half the folk at the table are on faceless book or twatter. Think that topic is for another thread though.
    Does ma nut in as well and I'm 21!
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    Quite happy with my Xperia.
    Decent phone, would recommend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by easty View Post
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    it's too big though.
    I have similar concerns.

    Does anyone have any experience of the S3 mini?

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    Quote Originally Posted by deano88 View Post
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    I have similar concerns.

    Does anyone have any experience of the S3 mini?
    Lad at my work has it, he liked how small it was but he doesnt seem overly impressed with what it can do. He had an HTC before it and says it was better.

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    I can confirm that the iPhone 5 is pure BARRY

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    Quote Originally Posted by HH81 View Post
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    Lad at my work has it, he liked how small it was but he doesnt seem overly impressed with what it can do. He had an HTC before it and says it was better.
    I have a Galaxy Ace, any idea if it is a big improvement on that?

    Other than internal memory I'm happy with the ace.

    Edit: Also, which HTC was it? The HTC Desire X and Samsung Galaxy SIII mini are the two I'm looking at.

    Some pretty good deals on both here:

    http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mobi...iii-mini-blue/
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    Other than voice recognition for texting when driving I'd just get the iPhone 4 or 4s . Not much difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deano88 View Post
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    I have a Galaxy Ace, any idea if it is a big improvement on that?

    Other than internal memory I'm happy with the ace.

    Edit: Also, which HTC was it? The HTC Desire X and Samsung Galaxy SIII mini are the two I'm looking at.

    Some pretty good deals on both here:

    http://www.moneysupermarket.com/mobi...iii-mini-blue/
    Can I ask you how you answer a call on the Galaxy Ace?

    Sorry but my 80 year old pal has bought one cheap and there are no instructions with it! He keeps landlining me with daft questions!

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    Quote Originally Posted by heretoday View Post
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    Can I ask you how you answer a call on the Galaxy Ace?

    Sorry but my 80 year old pal has bought one cheap and there are no instructions with it! He keeps landlining me with daft questions!
    Swipe across the screen to the right. Swiping to the left rejects the call.

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