Yet another "Help me with Phones" thread. - Page 2

Pickers · 26-07-2011, 14:43

How have you found vodaphone reception in Cornwall jingo?

S2 looks lovely, but its not going to be cheaper than what I'm currently doing - the phone is only free on monthly contracts similar in price to what I am currently spending.

Maybe I am better off just getting an Ipod touch and a cheap and cheerful phone?

Jingo · 26-07-2011, 14:56

I haven't been looking specifically but I've not had any problems with reception - comfortably made and took calls in Penryn, Falmouth and Truro areas I regularly frequent.

My mother is on Orange and has to faff around a bit with an intermittant single at home in Treliever. Redruth/Lanner areas struggle no matter the provider - though there's no avoiding a granite valley!

There are plenty of good smart phones about for less than what you're paying at the moment, whilst still getting the phone free. However if you're happy with your current phone, then you could probably find an incredibly cheap monthly sim-only which gives you all you want.

Kitten · 26-07-2011, 20:48

that is an option, but the only downside is that you invariably get a bit frustrated with two separate devices knowing you can have one that does it all. Up to you though, it's purely a choice thing, I think.

Briggykins · 26-07-2011, 21:15

You know how much I love my Android, but I'd stick with your current phone if I were you - just go on to PAYG (maybe GiffGaff?). It still does everything you want and to go significantly cheaper would mean getting a sub-par Android phone which would just annoy you.
You could go for the iPod Touch but like Kitten said that'd mean two devices and seeing as your iPhone already does everything you want...

Mark · 26-07-2011, 23:37

S2 can be done for £31 pcm (first three months half price) with more minutes than you're getting now - but remember to factor in the cost of any iPhone apps you lose and want to replace.

There are cheaper/older Android phones available if you're not worried about the latest and greatest.

Or just keep the 3GS and plonk a PAYG or Simplicity SIM in it, but remember that it's two-year-old tech so starting to show its age, and it will get abandoned by Apple at some point (knowing past history, probably within the year).

If you get another O2 contract (upgrade or same phone) there's about £50 off and you might get to keep the old phone which you can then sell on.

Jingo · 27-07-2011, 08:37

I've always been dubious about Quidco on some of the larger cashback offers - but I've had my £100 from Vodafone through at long last

A nice bonus that you can find with new phones, but not something to sway a decision due to its unpredictability!

26-07-2011, 14:43	#11
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	How have you found vodaphone reception in Cornwall jingo? S2 looks lovely, but its not going to be cheaper than what I'm currently doing - the phone is only free on monthly contracts similar in price to what I am currently spending. Maybe I am better off just getting an Ipod touch and a cheap and cheerful phone? __________________ Pictures

26-07-2011, 14:56	#12
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	I haven't been looking specifically but I've not had any problems with reception - comfortably made and took calls in Penryn, Falmouth and Truro areas I regularly frequent. My mother is on Orange and has to faff around a bit with an intermittant single at home in Treliever. Redruth/Lanner areas struggle no matter the provider - though there's no avoiding a granite valley! There are plenty of good smart phones about for less than what you're paying at the moment, whilst still getting the phone free. However if you're happy with your current phone, then you could probably find an incredibly cheap monthly sim-only which gives you all you want. __________________

26-07-2011, 20:48	#13
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	that is an option, but the only downside is that you invariably get a bit frustrated with two separate devices knowing you can have one that does it all. Up to you though, it's purely a choice thing, I think. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

26-07-2011, 21:15	#14
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	You know how much I love my Android, but I'd stick with your current phone if I were you - just go on to PAYG (maybe GiffGaff?). It still does everything you want and to go significantly cheaper would mean getting a sub-par Android phone which would just annoy you. You could go for the iPod Touch but like Kitten said that'd mean two devices and seeing as your iPhone already does everything you want... __________________

26-07-2011, 23:37	#15
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	S2 can be done for £31 pcm (first three months half price) with more minutes than you're getting now - but remember to factor in the cost of any iPhone apps you lose and want to replace. There are cheaper/older Android phones available if you're not worried about the latest and greatest. Or just keep the 3GS and plonk a PAYG or Simplicity SIM in it, but remember that it's two-year-old tech so starting to show its age, and it will get abandoned by Apple at some point (knowing past history, probably within the year). If you get another O2 contract (upgrade or same phone) there's about £50 off and you might get to keep the old phone which you can then sell on. Last edited by Mark; 26-07-2011 at 23:40.

27-07-2011, 08:37	#16
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	I've always been dubious about Quidco on some of the larger cashback offers - but I've had my £100 from Vodafone through at long last A nice bonus that you can find with new phones, but not something to sway a decision due to its unpredictability! __________________

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