Samsung Note 2 died - what to buy?

kikoprincess on 16/04/2016 - 18:53

Hi all. My mum's samsung note 2 finally died. Any recommendations for a similar big screen phone that is around $300 or less?
She prefers to be android since she has just learned how to use it, and has handwriting recognition.
Thanks!

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  • GameChanger on 16/04/2016 - 19:14
    +1

    hahah how we all posted straight to the link.

    That phone in link would be perfect, maybe even order the 16gb version from Aliexpress as it will be cheaper.

    • PVA on 17/04/2016 - 17:42

      does it have handwriting recognition?

  • kikoprincess on 16/04/2016 - 19:19

    Is the xiaomi hard to learn to use for an elderly parent? Or much the same to the note 2? Thanks guys!

    • GameChanger on 16/04/2016 - 19:23
      +1

      From the comments in that thread the Xiaomi uses a modified version of Android that is more akin to iOS.

      I would say it will be easier than Android on Samsung.

    • Aniseed Steed on 16/04/2016 - 19:41
      +2

      From an older person's perspective, I found the MIUI more intuitive than both Samsung and HTC.

      I received my Redmi Note 2 with a Greek multi-language ROM installed and even though I quite enjoyed it's clean and uncluttered interface, I decided to flash the official global stable ROM for the OTAs. Prior to this, I'd no idea about flashing ROMs!

      • ozhunter on 16/04/2016 - 21:14

        What makes touchwiz unintuitive?

  • kikoprincess on 16/04/2016 - 20:13

    Am I the only one nervous about trying this Chinese brand? She managed to break two xiaomi fitness bands…

    Seems like such great value though

    • Aniseed Steed on 16/04/2016 - 20:44
      +2

      My 72-year-old mother who lives in Singapore has been using her Redmi 2 phone for more than a year and she hasn't had any problems with it. Her previous phone was an LG, by the way.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/04/2016 - 23:26
    +2

    If she uses the stylus it would be hard to move to something else.

    Samsung have nailed the stylus interface and functionality well.

  • kikoprincess on 17/04/2016 - 12:47
    +1

    Thanks all just bought a Samsung s5 for $410 including glass screen protector and case

    • jek on 17/04/2016 - 17:27

      From where may i ask?

      • kikoprincess on 18/04/2016 - 05:58
        +2

        Officeworks

        • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2016 - 08:43

          Thats one hell of a deal being officeworks has to be Australian stock too.

        • skelty on 18/04/2016 - 16:12

          @Hotkolbas: imo it's just decent. The phones old and was like $397 towards the end of last year.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2016 - 18:42
          +1

          @skelty: was looking for an s5 for a while but always quoted over 5 and close to 6 hundred…. not a fool but did negotiate with failed attempts.

          Still with my note 2 and a refreshed 4.1.1 and so far so good.

    • PVA on 17/04/2016 - 17:48
      +1

      but that is a small screen phone and no handwriting that you were asking for. and 50% more expensive.

      • kikoprincess on 18/04/2016 - 05:59
        +1

        It passed the mum test. Frankly I was over it by then and was happy to pay

    • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2016 - 00:06

      Nice deal where from?

  • PVA on 17/04/2016 - 17:47

    We bought a Sony C4 a few weeks back - $299 it has a 5.5 inch screen. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/240289
    Nice phone, good screen, and great camera (front even has a flash).
    Not available now but you may find one elsewhere.
    Newer C5 is 6inch screen.
    No hand writing though.

    Sony software is great to use I find.

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