Ive been looking for a mobile around $200, doesnt matter what its locked too.
I have my eye on the Wildfire at the moment, any better stuff out there?
mobile around $200
pspman on 26/05/2011 - 20:23
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I recommend LG Optimus One (Virgin $179): http://dicksmith.com.au/product/E7328/virgin-lg-optimus-one-…
Has better specs than HTC Wildfire, and is a newer model, it also run stock 2.2 Froyo (Froyo runs faster than 2.1 Eclaire, enables flash, ability to use your phone as a 3G Wifi hotspot, and the installation of apps to SD, just in case you didn't know)
Other options:
- Huawei Ideos U8150 (Virgin $99): http://dicksmith.com.au/product/E7324/vodafone-huawei-ideos-…
Entry level Android phone, runs stock 2.2 Froyo, screen size/resolution is a let down, but for that price, its a bargain
- Garmin Nuvi Asus A50 (Optus $199): http://dicksmith.com.au/product/E6756/optus-garmin-nuvi-asus…
Almost identical spec to the LG Optimus One, but runs on stock 2.1 Eclaire, you'll need to root and flash custom rom to get 2.2 Froyo. Has Garmin Nav, and comes with a car mount I believe.
- Nokia 6700 (Vodafone $149): http://dicksmith.com.au/product/E6708/vodafone-nokia-6700-pr…
If you don't mind the outdated Symbian OS, then Nokia 6700 isn't too bad of a phone
- Nokia E71 (Optus $129): http://dicksmith.com.au/product/E6996/optus-nokia-e71-pre-pa…
The model is way old, and the OS even older, but E71 is a proven best seller (no 3.5mm jack is a neg)
- Optus My Tab (Optus $149): http://dicksmith.com.au/product/E6572/optus-mytab-7-quot-and…
This one isn't a phone, but a 7" Android tab with 3G, so it'll accept a sim card. However, call feature only works with a headset, so you'll need a bluetooth headset. It's now upgradeable to 2.2 Froyo, which make this a pretty sweet toy.
In the end it really depend on what you're looking for a in a phone, go to a store and have a feel for the handset before you decide.
Another nice option: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/45426
Phone ends up being well within your budget, and you're gonna need a service provider anyway! ;)
Ignore all advice above if you want a phone that runs on NextG.
Telstra also offers the Samsung Galaxy 5 (Five) for under the $200 mark.
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/41449 $179 at Harvey Norman with a $50 Telstra prepaid credit included.
(also available here, $135 unlocked, by the looks http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/45229 )In fact, ignore all above except the Optimus One which is clearly the best option of those listed.
http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256975592841/huawei-…
The ideos…… with the current 20% discount….. drops it to $80
this:
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/40854