Flip / Clam-shell phone?

troubled_buyer

Hi,

Can anybody recommend a good (not girly) flip or clam-shell phone.

What I want is a good battery life and decent camera, preferable with the camera either hidden or protected inside the phone body so it doesn't get scratched or damaged.

I was looking at the k750i initially but have become worried that I will scratch the screen, ideally I want something to match or close to it's specs.

Prefer PAYG or a low price contract that gives me the phone cheap (ie under 150). Really don't want to be bothered or stressed with cashback deals.

Thanks in advance.

random456

samsung e720 i think it is, mp3 player megapix cam bluetooth......ive got the girly version the e530 and its bloody brilliant best phone ive had in a long time and believe me ive had enough! theres offers on at tje mo its around a hundred quid on high street.

KittyKate

pumpa wrote:

samsung e720 i think it is, mp3 player megapix cam bluetooth......ive got the girly version the e530 and its bloody brilliant best phone ive had in a long time and believe me ive had enough! theres offers on at tje mo its around a hundred quid on high street.

Yes. I have this phone and I love it. The camera isn't set inside, but it's behind a little raised bezel so it'd be hard to damage (same goes for the external screen). Camera is 1mp with flash, it has a great mp3 player (I can easily get 25 songs on it), with loudspeaker. A great phone.

My bf bought me this for christmas, I think it cost him about £180 on o2 pay&go, but I think you can get it cheaper now.

random456

100 quid for the e720 in some places.

the_tired_one

Motorolla V547. I think its beautiful - not girly at all.

RedTiger

I got the Sony Ericsson Z520i last week and really like what I saw of it (sadly it no longer works as I dropped it in a cup of tea). It could be a bit girly for you though? There aren't many reviews around for it but all the ones I've seen have been very favourable. O2 were selling it on their website at £99.99 with a free BT headset, seems to be out of stock right now but they should get it back in soon. Can also get it from mobileshop.com on contract with a total cost of £120 inc cashback for 12 month contract on O2 (I think its 100 x-net minutes + 100 texts per month), and £25 quidco cashback too.

rrockettman

Hi troubled buyer.
I bought a Panasonic VS6 from Carphone wharehouse in January and can highly recommend it. Under £100 for a Vodaphone PAYG. It also works on Orange without unlocking. It has a 2mp camera and the longest battery life of any comparable phone.