Which to get .... ?

[Snoopy]

Ok, So I'm seeking a new phone. Over my Sidekick/Hiptop (Sick of paying $60 per month for a phone I hate).

Key:
Bold = I'm keen on buying
Underline = Not so keen (I.E Small magapixel camera, non purchasable expandable memory etc.)

They're all about $60 a month, but I'm willing to pay up to $80 a month for a phone if you have a better suggestion for one, though would be easiest if people describe personal opinions on these phones.

So here's my options:

Nokia N95

Spoiler!

Form Factor

* Depth: 21mm
* Form Factor: Dual Slider
* Height: 99mm
* Main Screen Resolution: 240x320 pixels
* Main Screen Size: 2.8''
* Secondary Screen Resolution: n/a
* Secondary Screen Size: n/a
* Weight: 128g
* Width: 53mm

Media and Camera

* Camera: 5.0 megapixel camera
* Camera Flash: Yes
* Digital Zoom: 20x digital zoom
* Image Editor: Yes
* Video Camera: Yes

Data and Memory

* External Memory Type: n/a
* Memory: 8GB

Battery Performance

* Battery Standby Time: Up to 162 hours
* Battery Talk Time: Up to 146 minutes

Phone Features

* Bluetooth: Yes
* Email: Yes
* FM Radio: Yes
* Infrared: No
* MP3 Player: Yes
* MP3 Ringtones: Yes
* Mobile TV: Yes
* Polyphonic Ringtone: Yes
* Speaker Phone: Yes
* USB: Yes
* Video Calling: Yes
* Video Player: Yes
* Voice Activated Dial: Yes
* Voice Memo: Yes
* WLAN: Yes

Whats in the Box

* Nokia N95 8GB mobile phone
* Battery
* AC Charger
* Stereo PHF
* USB Cable
* TV out Cable

Nokia 6500 Slide

Spoiler!

Form Factor

* Depth: 16.4mm
* Form Factor: Slide
* Height: 96.5mm
* Main Screen Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
* Main Screen Size: 2.2''
* Secondary Screen Resolution: n/a
* Secondary Screen Size: n/a
* Weight: 124g
* Width: 46.5mm

Media and Camera

* Camera: 3.2 megapixel
* Camera Flash: Yes
* Digital Zoom: 8x
* Image Editor: No
* Video Camera: Yes

Data and Memory

* External Memory Type: microSDTM
* Memory: 8 MB

Battery Performance

* Battery Standby Time: Up to 162 hours
* Battery Talk Time: Up to 139 minutes

Phone Features

* Bluetooth: Yes
* Email: Yes
* FM Radio: Yes
* Infrared: No
* MP3 Player: Yes
* MP3 Ringtones: Yes
* Mobile TV: Yes
* Polyphonic Ringtone: Yes
* Speaker Phone: Yes
* USB: Yes
* Video Calling: Yes
* Video Player: Yes
* Voice Activated Dial: Yes
* Voice Memo: Yes
* WLAN: No

Whats in the Box

* Nokia 6500 mobile phone
* Battery
* Charger
* Handsfree Kit
* Data Cable
* CD-ROM
* FREE 256MB Memory Card
* User Guide
* TV Out Cable

Samsung i560

Spoiler!

General 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 2100
Announced 2007, October
Status Available. Released 2008, March
Size Dimensions 103 x 51 x 15.9 mm
Weight 111 g
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 240 x 320 pixels, 2.4 inches
Ringtones Type Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3
Customization Download, order now
Vibration Yes
Memory Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Detailed, max 30 days
Card slot microSD (TransFlash), buy memory
- 150 MB built-in memory
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD No
EDGE Yes
3G HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0
Features OS Symbian OS 9.1, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML, RSS feeds
Games Yes, order now
Colors Black, Silver
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, video, flash; secondary QCIF videocall camera
- Built-in GPS navigation
- 3.5 mm audio output jack
- FM radio
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Flash player
- WMV/3GP/H.263/MPEG4 player
- WMA/MP3/AAC/AAC+/OGG/ASF player
- Organiser
- Document viewer (MS Word, Excel, PPT, PDF)
- Built-in handsfree
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion
Stand-by Up to 360 h
Talk time Up to 4 h 30 min

Samsung J750

Spoiler!

General 2G Network GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network UMTS 2100
Announced 2007, October
Status Available. Released 2008, January
Size Dimensions 99 x 48 x 18.4 mm
Weight 79 g
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 176 x 220 pixels, 1.8 inches
Ringtones Type Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3
Customization Download, order now
Vibration Yes
Memory Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Card slot microSD (TransFlash), buy memory
- 8 MB embedded memory
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD No
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G Yes, 384 kbps
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0
Features Messaging SMS (up to 200), MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (NetFront 3.4)
Games Yes, order now
Colors Black
Camera 1.3 MP, 1280x960 pixels, video; secondary VGA videocall camera
- Java MIDP 2.0
- Google Search
- Mobile Printing
- MPEG4/3gp video player/recorder
- MP3/AMR/AAC+/RA player
- Sync ML
- Organizer
- Currency converter
- Voice memo
- T9
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 800 mAh
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 3 h

Samsung G800

Spoiler!

Form Factor

* Depth: 18.8mm
* Form Factor: Slider
* Height: 101.5mm
* Main Screen Colour: 262K TFT
* Main Screen Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
* Main Screen Size: 2.4"
* Secondary Screen Resolution: n/a
* Secondary Screen Size: n/a
* Weight: 129g
* Width: 52mm

Media and Camera

* Camera: 5.0 megapixel camera
* Camera Flash: Yes
* Digital Zoom: n/a
* Image Editor: Yes
* Video Camera: Yes

Data and Memory

* External Memory Type: microSD™
* Memory: 130MB

Battery Performance

* Battery Standby Time: n/a
* Battery Talk Time: n/a

Phone Features

* Bluetooth: Yes
* Email: Yes
* FM Radio: Yes
* Infrared: Yes
* MP3 Player: Yes
* MP3 Ringtones: Yes
* Mobile TV: Yes
* Network Band: HSDPA
* Polyphonic Ringtone: Yes
* Speaker Phone: Yes
* USB: Yes
* Video Calling: Yes
* Video Player: Yes
* Voice Activated Dial: Yes
* Voice Memo: Yes
* WLAN: No

Whats in the Box

* Charger
* Handset
* Battery
* User Manual
* Data Kit
* Stereo Headset
* Warranty Card
* 2GB microSD Card

Samsung i450

Spoiler!

Form Factor

* Depth: 17.8mm
* Form Factor: Slider
* Height: 101mm
* Main Screen Resolution: 240x320 pixels
* Main Screen Size: 2.4''
* Secondary Screen Resolution: n/a
* Secondary Screen Size: n/a
* Weight: 114g
* Width: 52mm

Media and Camera

* Camera: 2.0 megapixel camera
* Camera Flash: Yes
* Digital Zoom: 2x
* Image Editor: Yes
* Video Camera: Yes

Data and Memory

* External Memory Type: microSD™
* Memory: 20MB

Battery Performance

* Battery Standby Time: Up to 180 hours
* Battery Talk Time: Up to 250 minutes

Phone Features

* Bluetooth: Yes
* Email: Yes
* FM Radio: Yes
* Infrared: No
* MP3 Player: Yes
* MP3 Ringtones: Yes
* Mobile TV: Yes
* Polyphonic Ringtone: Yes
* Speaker Phone: Yes
* USB: Yes
* Video Calling: Yes
* Video Player: Yes
* Voice Activated Dial: No
* Voice Memo: Yes
* WLAN: No

Whats in the Box

* Samsung i450 mobile
* A/C Charger
* Battery
* FREE 2GB M2 Memory Card
* User Guide
* USB cable
* CD software suite
* Personal stereo hands-free kit (PHF)

[Inuyasha584]

the two nokia's look best

[SykoAzn]

Get a string and 2 cups, Then poke a hole on the bottom of each cup and stick the string insde with a knot after it's slipped through. Then you put 2 cell phones inside and there you have it!
A home made telephone system.

On topic. I like nokia > samsung IMO

[Makenshi]

Definately Nokia N95!

[Priam]

N95 is proper gay, go for the 6500 slide.

[Snoopy]

Definately Nokia N95!

Yea, I was thinking that. Nokias are easy to navigate with, as plenty of my older phones were Nokia.

Though I like the G800. ;D

[Priam]

I sell mobile phones for a living at a Dutch provider, believe me, the G800 is shit, the N95 is worse, and I wouldn't even concider all of the other ones.

[Makenshi]

I sell mobile phones for a living at a Dutch provider, believe me, the G800 is shit, the N95 is worse, and I wouldn't even concider all of the other ones.

What do you think of HTC?

[Snoopy]

I sell mobile phones for a living at a Dutch provider, believe me, the G800 is shit, the N95 is worse, and I wouldn't even concider all of the other ones.

Thanks Priam, wonderful to hear from someone of great knowledge. Any suggestions to a phone then?

[Priam]

the 6500 is decent, though i'm not a fan off slidephones, i'd get the normal handset version. Slide systems usually aren't of the greatest quality, though nokia gets around ok i guess.

If you want to navigate, internet, annoy people etc, i'd get a HTC at the moment. Nokia N82 is a great phone to, only downside, as with all Nokia's is the battery. But it has GPS built in etc. N95, is just, such a dissapointment. Agreed, the 8GB is better then the 4GB one, but it still has so many flaws. One of the most sent back for repair phones.

There's some Sony Ericsson's, but you didn't list any, so those are out of the question then.

[Snoopy]

the 6500 is decent, though i'm not a fan off slidephones, i'd get the normal handset version. Slide systems usually aren't of the greatest quality, though nokia gets around ok i guess.

If you want to navigate, internet, annoy people etc, i'd get a HTC at the moment. Nokia N82 is a great phone to, only downside, as with all Nokia's is the battery. But it has GPS built in etc. N95, is just, such a dissapointment. Agreed, the 8GB is better then the 4GB one, but it still has so many flaws. One of the most sent back for repair phones.

There's some Sony Ericsson's, but you didn't list any, so those are out of the question then.

Well thank you so much for your input. I think I'll visit the phone store tomorrow and see what they've got. Went to go today but forgot my credit card.

Thanks again =]

[NoWhere2hide]

Nokia N95, Although a few of my friend has it and hated it becuase it was so slow. But that newer one, so maybe its good

[Priam]

I sell mobile phones for a living at a Dutch provider, believe me, the G800 is shit, the N95 is worse, and I wouldn't even concider all of the other ones.

What do you think of HTC?

HTC is an upcoming brand atm. And is doing suprisingly good. It used to be Qtek, which was ok-ish.

The new phones, like the touch, and the touch diamond, and the newere diamond are stunning. One word: Brilliant.

[XMoshe]

I got my Samsung U900 few days ago and I love it o.o

Don't know the abbo prices in your country but I'm paying 27.50 euro a month. 60-80 bucks sounds alot :>

Nokia 6500 slide looks the sexiest.

[AnemuS]

ehhh i was too once, running to get newest phones on market, but now i just dont see a point, just take some old big nokia with buttons, they are good for football games too...

[crazyskwrls]

y is all of them sliders... i dont dare buying another slider after i broke 2 of them y sitting on them....

yeah i like the nokia one

[XMoshe]

y is all of them sliders... i dont dare buying another slider after i broke 2 of them y sitting on them....

yeah i like the nokia one

Mostlikely your own fault if you sit on it >.>

[crazyskwrls]

y is all of them sliders... i dont dare buying another slider after i broke 2 of them y sitting on them....

yeah i like the nokia one

Mostlikely your own fault if you sit on it >.>

... its because sometimes i have no where but to put it in my pockets then when i sit.. smash

not entirely my fault, if it was one of those... i forgot the name... even if u sit on it its not gonna break

[XMoshe]

y is all of them sliders... i dont dare buying another slider after i broke 2 of them y sitting on them....

yeah i like the nokia one

Mostlikely your own fault if you sit on it >.>

... its because sometimes i have no where but to put it in my pockets then when i sit.. smash

not entirely my fault, if it was one of those... i forgot the name... even if u sit on it its not gonna break

Like..do it in your front pocket then?

[crazyskwrls]

jeez...all i am saying is those sliders will be a hassle, if u buy those flipping kind u dont gotta worry.....
those screens are fragile and they break quite often, not just from sitting on them

[Rumai]

get a sony ericsson W910i

[Priam]

Meh, he didn't list any Sony Ericsson's.

Should he have, it should be the C902.

[CrimsonNuker]

The N95 is amazing but its a fatty

[bryanvan]

Dont buy the G800 had it done it sux. Good stats etc but way to big

[maxietheboss]

Buy a N96 . nah, i'd get the 6500 slide because i dont really need all the functions so i would save some money . The N95 has very cool features tho

[disturbed667]

i would suggest the Samsung Glyde. i have one and its great..it can also take a beating (as it got trampled in a pit during a concert) and is living to tell the tale.

pics:



specs:
Design

* 2.8" Touch Screen with Slide–Out QWERTY Keyboard


Music

* Music Player for WMA, MP3, unprotected aac and aac+ formats


Bluetooth®

* Bluetooth Profiles Supported: Headset, Hands–free, Serial Port, Dial–Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution (stereo), Phone Book Access, Object Push for vCard, Basic Imaging for sending/printing non–protected images to a compatible device, and Basic Print


Camera/Video

* 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera/Camcorder with Flash and Zoom
* Brightness Adjustment
* Self Timer: Off, 3 , 5 or 10 seconds
* Color Effects: Normal, B/W, Sketch, Antique, Negative, Green, Aqua
* Multi–Shot Mode: Series, Divided
* Resolution Adjustment: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144


Services

* ***Only Available on Nationwide Calling Plans*** V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
* V CAST Videos
* HTML Browser with touch navigation
* Text, Picture, Video Messaging & Mobile IM
* Get It Now®
* Mobile Email or Wireless Sync Capable via Get it Now®
* Voice Mail
* Location Based Services: including VZ Navigatorsm
* Chaperone® Parent/Child

Voice Commands

* Voice Commands: Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digit Dial Readout, Text Message Readout, and Call Announcement
* Advanced Speech Recognition


General

* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch
* Phonebook with up to 500 entries with multiple contacts
* Speed Dialing
* Speakerphone


Specifications

* EV–DO Digital Only
* EV–DO High Speed Connectivity
* microSD™ Expansion Slot (capable of reading up to 8GB)
* Dimensions: 4.09" (H) x 1.97" (W) x 0.7" (D) with battery
* Display: 240x440 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
* Number of Lines: 10 (portrait), 4 (landscape)
* Weight: 4.13 ounces with standard battery
* SAR: Head – 1.08, Body – 0.878
* Usage Time: Up to 210 Minutes with standard battery OR
* Standby Time: Up to 250 Hours with standard battery
* 2.5mm Headset Jack
* TTY Compatible
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
* Handset Insurance is Available


# External Touch Screen with Vibration Response
# HTML Web Browser
# Slide–Out QWERTY Keyboard
# 2.0 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus & Flash
# Bluetooth® Stereo Support for Listening to Music*
# V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads) – Learn More
# V CAST Videos – Learn More
# TTY Compatible
# Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4


(specs compliments of verizonwireless.com)

enjoy

[XMoshe]

Ew, 2 MP camera :>

[PuppetOfGaea]

[Snoopy]

i would suggest the Samsung Glyde. i have one and its great..it can also take a beating (as it got trampled in a pit during a concert) and is living to tell the tale.

pics:

Spoiler!

specs:
Design

* 2.8" Touch Screen with Slide–Out QWERTY Keyboard


Music

* Music Player for WMA, MP3, unprotected aac and aac+ formats


Bluetooth®

* Bluetooth Profiles Supported: Headset, Hands–free, Serial Port, Dial–Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution (stereo), Phone Book Access, Object Push for vCard, Basic Imaging for sending/printing non–protected images to a compatible device, and Basic Print


Camera/Video

* 2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera/Camcorder with Flash and Zoom
* Brightness Adjustment
* Self Timer: Off, 3 , 5 or 10 seconds
* Color Effects: Normal, B/W, Sketch, Antique, Negative, Green, Aqua
* Multi–Shot Mode: Series, Divided
* Resolution Adjustment: 1600x1200, 1280x960, 1024x768, 640x480, 320x240, 176x144


Services

* ***Only Available on Nationwide Calling Plans*** V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
* V CAST Videos
* HTML Browser with touch navigation
* Text, Picture, Video Messaging & Mobile IM
* Get It Now®
* Mobile Email or Wireless Sync Capable via Get it Now®
* Voice Mail
* Location Based Services: including VZ Navigatorsm
* Chaperone® Parent/Child

Voice Commands

* Voice Commands: Voice Dial, Menu Readout, Digit Dial Readout, Text Message Readout, and Call Announcement
* Advanced Speech Recognition


General

* Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Note Pad
* Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calculator with Converter, Stop Watch
* Phonebook with up to 500 entries with multiple contacts
* Speed Dialing
* Speakerphone


Specifications

* EV–DO Digital Only
* EV–DO High Speed Connectivity
* microSD™ Expansion Slot (capable of reading up to 8GB)
* Dimensions: 4.09" (H) x 1.97" (W) x 0.7" (D) with battery
* Display: 240x440 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
* Number of Lines: 10 (portrait), 4 (landscape)
* Weight: 4.13 ounces with standard battery
* SAR: Head – 1.08, Body – 0.878
* Usage Time: Up to 210 Minutes with standard battery OR
* Standby Time: Up to 250 Hours with standard battery
* 2.5mm Headset Jack
* TTY Compatible
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4
* Handset Insurance is Available


# External Touch Screen with Vibration Response
# HTML Web Browser
# Slide–Out QWERTY Keyboard
# 2.0 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus & Flash
# Bluetooth® Stereo Support for Listening to Music*
# V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads) – Learn More
# V CAST Videos – Learn More
# TTY Compatible
# Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4


(specs compliments of verizonwireless.com)

enjoy

Lol, Well last night I broke my Sidekick when I was drunk playing on a playground. Erm, I fell off and got sand all throughout my pockets and shit I don't think I'd get anything a long those lines =p - not totally ruling that possibility out though as I'm still open for ideas.



Thanks everyone for your opinions.

[Snoopy]

I got my Samsung U900 few days ago and I love it o.o

Don't know the abbo prices in your country but I'm paying 27.50 euro a month. 60-80 bucks sounds alot :>

Nokia 6500 slide looks the sexiest.

Euro > Australian Dollar =p Almost double so therefore it's about 60$ a month.

However that's what I was paying for my sidekick which I hates, so I'm willing to pay more to get a decent phone. (Not iPhailphone =D)