Smartphone quandary

**Mr Earl** · 13-03-2011, 05:24 PM

I'm trying to educate myself about these smart phones.

What I want is a device which has wifi, 3g internet, GPS, a decent camera and phone service.
I'm read to toss my 6 year old Nokia 6610's an the 5 year old CrackBook.

I went through the whole Adroid thing thread.
Still I'm confused.
Samsung seems like the leader here.

I went shopping today and a one retailer they had 38 different Samsung phones with such a confusing melange of features is made my head spin.

The Galaxy S seemed like the best one but fark at 18k baht I'm going to wait until this is less confusing.

In reality when looking at all these options the tried and true 13" MacBookPro looks mighty good along with the Iphone 4

I'm not hopelessly hooked on Apple shit but they still represent a decent value.

This market is changing so fast that I feel like I'm getting lost in the dust.

The Samsung 7" Galaxy pad is very interesting too but it doesn't really replace the Phone or the laptop for me. Seems like it's opening a whole different market.
An interesting market at that!

At this point I can't decide, so I'll soldier on until something quits, at least I'm still holding on to my money. Fuck Apple and Fuck Samsung.

**dirtydog** · 13-03-2011, 05:35 PM

Samsung Galaxy is the best, although I have a nokia and don't know how to use most of the stuff on that.

**Kurgen** · 13-03-2011, 05:44 PM

Nokia 8210's rock

**harrybarracuda** · 13-03-2011, 06:12 PM

There are lower cost Android phones than the Galaxy S. Just make sure you get at least Android 2.2.

I wouldn't touch an iPhone(y) with a shitty stick.

**ItsRobsLife** · 13-03-2011, 06:26 PM

Samsung Galaxy S is probably the best out there at the moment. HTC also make very good phones using Android, but don't yet use Dual Core processors... do you need a Dual Core processor..? I think only if you're running a lot of background applications at the same time over a long period, while using to the phone to browse the internet alot or watch movies.

**Mr Earl** · 14-03-2011, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

, although I have a nokia

Which one?

I was eyeballing the C3 and it's pretty nice for 3500 baht, the pink color is a bit put offing.

Pretty cheap for a quad band phone with wifi, FM radio and bluetooth. That's probably what I'll get to dip my toe in the water of this smartypants phone thing.
No way I'm spending 18K on a freaking phone! 18K baht will get you a very nice Lenovo netbook and still have change left for a couple of Nokias.

**Mr Earl** · 14-03-2011, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Kurgen

Nokia 8210's rock

yep I got's two 6610's which I bought used 6 years ago, back when everyone was trading them in for phones with cameras! They still work fine.

**Butterfly** · 14-03-2011, 06:34 AM

get a second hand Nokia 3310, it works and you can make phone calls

now that's smart and you know it,

**FailSafe** · 14-03-2011, 08:49 AM

Just got my HTC Desire HD- great phone- I thought it was better than the Galaxy S (as do many reviewers), though the Samsung is a nice phone.

**Jesus Jones** · 14-03-2011, 09:06 AM

I have owned Galaxy Tab for 2 weeks and it's the dog's bollocks in my opinion. But I was using a 6 year old Sony prior. I considered the ipad but i felt gay from the demonstration alone, so i opted for the Samsung as it had every i need and more.

I know there is a 10inch unit out soon but i bought the 7" as it's ideal for the car gps.

**benbaaa** · 14-03-2011, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

I'm trying to educate myself about these smart phones.

Hello Kitty do a nice model, very popular with teenage girls and gays, I believe.

**dirtydog** · 14-03-2011, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Which one?

C3, obviously a silver one.

**harrybarracuda** · 14-03-2011, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

I have owned Galaxy Tab for 2 weeks and it's the dog's bollocks in my opinion. But I was using a 6 year old Sony prior. I considered the ipad but i felt gay from the demonstration alone, so i opted for the Samsung as it had every i need and more.

I know there is a 10inch unit out soon but i bought the 7" as it's ideal for the car gps.

Which GPS app are you using and does it have up to date Thailand maps?

sabaii sabaii · 14-03-2011, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

What I want is a device which has wifi, 3g internet, GPS, a decent camera and phone service.

You can pick up a new Nokia X6 for 8300 baht now, great music player too and free sat nav

**Rigger** · 14-03-2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

looks mighty good along with the Iphone 4

I did my rounds of the hi end phones and went back to the I phone, just bought the I phone 4 and like it, I could of just saved 2,000 dollars and stuck with I phone, easy to send pics on the run, check mail, surf the net. Also the battery seems to last much longer on the 4.

sabaii sabaii · 14-03-2011, 02:30 PM

^ You paid 2000 dollars for an I phone 4 ?

**Rigger** · 14-03-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

^ You paid 2000 dollars for an I phone 4 ?

Yes of course doesnt every one, I got a email telling me that was cheap and sent of my credit card numbers to him but yet to recieve my phone

**harrybarracuda** · 14-03-2011, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rigger

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

^ You paid 2000 dollars for an I phone 4 ?

Yes of course doesnt every one, I got a email telling me that was cheap and sent of my credit card numbers to him but yet to recieve my phone

He would probably have couriered it to you if you'd sent the cash Western Union to his office in Lagos....

**Mr Earl** · 15-03-2011, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by benbaaa

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

I'm trying to educate myself about these smart phones.

Hello Kitty do a nice model, very popular with teenage girls and gays, I believe.

That's not really smart phone though

Look's good next to DD's new C3! Now that is the cat's meow!

Mr Pink is green.

**benbaaa** · 15-03-2011, 11:58 AM

There's a really cool app you can download which lets you tweet while you're having a manicure.

**Mr Earl** · 16-03-2011, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by benbaaa

There's a really cool app you can download which lets you tweet while you're having a manicure.

I want the app that does sitonmyfacebook while having a beer at the Rose Bar on Patpong road.

**dirtydog** · 16-03-2011, 03:45 PM

Looks pretty damn smart to me earl, suits you aswell

**Travelmate** · 16-03-2011, 03:51 PM

Wait for the iPhone 5

iPhone 4 is shit now.

iPhone 3GS is still the dogs bollox!

**Mr Earl** · 16-03-2011, 10:42 PM

^Yep pretty good advice me thinks.

Especially since all my old junk still works well enough.
As I'm getting older I'm getting increasingly crusty and irascible I don't wanna talk to people much anyhow.

**Rigger** · 17-03-2011, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Wait for the iPhone 5 iPhone 4 is shit now. iPhone 3GS is still the dogs bollox!

Bullshit Travelmate nothing wrong with the 4 and it shits all over the 3GS in every way.

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

^Yep pretty good advice me thinks.

Err since when has Travel mate ever given any good advice

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