Sparky Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Any good? I've read some good reviews on this model but wondered if anyone on here had one, and what they thought of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 This phone is basically a relogoed K750. It has the same screen, camera, size etc. The only difference is the button layout and the menu/music application. The K750 can play all of the same music formats but just doesn't look as flashy. Both are very very good phones but are becoming outdated. If you can afford it, go for the K800i, that is the sequel to the K750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Had a K800i and went through 4 of them. So not a fan of that particular model which is a shame as the screen is great. The reviews I read compared it to the W800 rather than the 750, but interesting to know. How long has the W810i been out then if it's dated? I thought it was fairly new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianFD3S Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 The W800 is also the K750 W810i review Reviewed 16th January 2006. If you didn't like the K800 then I haven't really got much else to offer. Check out this list of reviews though, as it is quite comprehensive (some of the models may not be out yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I did like the K800, but I gave up after the 4th one went wrong. Kept discharging within hours. Shame. Cheers for the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Hmmm, over a year old already. Bugger. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 If you want an SE then W880i. If you want a Nokia then ? as it's a funny time at the moment - either 6300 or possibly 6110/6290 when they come out (although they are both S60 Symbian phones so ) I'm in the same boat and can't make my mind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Hadn't remembered about the 880i. Now that is nice! Mind you, the reviews all say that the 810i has more features over this one. Main disadvantages are: No FM radio No Infrared port Camera has no autofocus No EDGE Records video in ancient QCIF (176 x 144 pixels) resolution only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Ive got one, its a great phone However it is rather simular to the K700 but with better battery, bigger memory and more functions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Which one mate, the 880i or 810i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Am about to return my N95 to Orange so looking at sticking with SE. Its either the K800 or W880 that I will go for. Is it best to go instore as a new customer? Will you be able to haggle on handset costs? I don't want to pay for a handset if I am a new customer on a network! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 We can get the W880i on Orange £30pm/12 month contract, with that phone and no cost for the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Is that an upgrade or new contract? Orange would not budge the other day on an 18 month contract. All I could get out of them was a free N95 in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 New contract. Well existing contract due to end shortly, so we asked for an upgrade to the W880i and to move the package upto the £30 per month one, for 12 months and was refused. Upon telling them we wish to cancel then, magically we're offered it at 12 months but have to pay £49.99 for the phone. Then again, I tell them to stick it, and we're then offered 12 months and phone at £5! Again, matter of principle, told them to shove it and cancelled. So, back onto website, Dolphin £30pm, 12 month contract, W880i phone for free. Fecking pointless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Can you port your number though? I know that Orange wont do it contract to contract. Unless your number is not that important to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 I had no problem swapping my number over from T-Mobile to Orange I have just had a look at the Orange site as my contract is up soon too - I like the look of the W890 Dave - whats wrong with the N95?? It was one I was considering - should I avoid it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Can you port your number though? I know that Orange wont do it contract to contract. Unless your number is not that important to you. [/ QUOTE ] No. I asked this and they said it can be used on a PAYG "contract" for 6 months and then you can port it back to a normal account. Not worth the hassle. Seems really bizzare that I could port from another operator, but not them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Same happened to me Sparky with Orange, wouldn't offer what I wanted even though they would give similar to new customers. So I up'ed sticks to T-mobile and haven't looked back, they called ME come upgrade time and offered me £10 a month off if I go on another contract or a free upgrade to a phone I wanted. No decided what I want to move to yet phone wise, need to look at something that will work with Bluetooth on new motor what ever that might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Dave - whats wrong with the N95?? It was one I was considering - should I avoid it?? [/ QUOTE ] Well I had looked at it but Orange offered me it for £250 then £114. I finally got a free upgrade out of them and was looking forward to it. I used it for two days and it is now sat in the box. The things I didn't like: - flimsy feel when you open it up to access the keypad. - the keypad opens easily in your pocket and this removes the key lock. - it accesses the internet (yes you can disable that part, but you then loose many of the phones functions) and I feared a huge mobile bill every month. It was a good phone but I wasn't overjoyed by it, the software on it seems very good but it felt flimsy and I was worried about what sort of bills I might start getting each month if I used it as the phone was intended. Will be switching to T-mobile and sticking with a Sony Ericsson phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Dave - whats wrong with the N95?? It was one I was considering - should I avoid it?? [/ QUOTE ] Apparently the general consensus is yes you should . From what I've read it's slow as you like, not well built, costly (for the GPS) and a touch flimsy. Sounds like a top dollar idea that needs another 6-12 months development, plus it sounds like Nokia are doing that age old small British car company thing of letting the users do the development for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Have you looked at the new ultra thin version of the W810i? Cant remember the model, but i've played with it, and its a nice piece of kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 That's the 880i one. Less than half the thickness of the W810 and very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 I think I am going for a W880i. Just need to prise a PAC code from Orange, 30 day wait, then I'm off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Dave - whats wrong with the N95?? It was one I was considering - should I avoid it?? [/ QUOTE ] Well I had looked at it but Orange offered me it for £250 then £114. I finally got a free upgrade out of them and was looking forward to it. I used it for two days and it is now sat in the box. The things I didn't like: - flimsy feel when you open it up to access the keypad. - the keypad opens easily in your pocket and this removes the key lock. - it accesses the internet (yes you can disable that part, but you then loose many of the phones functions) and I feared a huge mobile bill every month. It was a good phone but I wasn't overjoyed by it, the software on it seems very good but it felt flimsy and I was worried about what sort of bills I might start getting each month if I used it as the phone was intended. Will be switching to T-mobile and sticking with a Sony Ericsson phone. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for that - looks like I wil steer clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yeah I think its the best thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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