Hi,
So I need to get a new basic work phone, and I'm all out of hand-me-down phones.
The phone just needs to do:
I was thinking the Opel SmartX65
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/opel-mobil…
Do any of you have any experience with that phone? Or any other cheap phones you think are better for the above needs?
Thanks!
I use a really low cost plan (Aldi) so not really any prepaid mobile deals there.
There are Telstra cheap phones that you can probably ask to be unlocked to be used with Aldi, a Telstra MVNO.
Has received mixed reviews. Some appreciate its durability and solid build quality, while others have faced issues with its performance, such as slow processing speeds and connectivity problems.
For basic work tasks like Wi-Fi hotspotting, calling, and texting, it might suffice. However, if you need a more reliable and user-friendly experience, you might want to consider other budget-friendly options.
HMD Pulse Pro. There are some great deals for it atm.
Have you used it? Do you think it can do the above fine?
Of course.
With the benefit of being repairable (by you, with simple tools) whilst maintaining your warranty.
For the average Joe I probably wouldn't recommend a model from HMD which is tiered below the Pulse Pro.
Usually you work issues you a work phone. Often a vintage iPhone 6.
I am self employed
Oh I see. I think old iPhones are often used because it's easier for employers to provision then and control them remotely, and old ones because they are cheaper to buy. I would not recommend an iPhone 6, they are slow as balls today. You should get whatever phone you would enjoy using, something speedy enough to run OneDrive or whatever else you'll add over the years, so you can fling people copies of invoices or whatever easy.
this phone is straight F'n garbage you would struggle to say is worth $79
does not look like it has any support
Depending on the network of your SIM card, wouldn't using a prepaid mobile phone be a better and cheaper alternative? You can easily find on clearance cheap Telstra/Optus/Vodafone prepaid packs for between $30 and $50.
One example:
https://www.coles.com.au/product/optus-moto-e13-4g-1-each-63… for $74
Telstra sells it https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/mot… for $149
and others sell if unlocked for ~$167: https://www.bunnings.com.au/motorola-e13-ds-64gb-2gb-6-5-vf-…