Cheap phone suggestion please

Serenity

My phone broke last night. I am on an 18 month contract with orange, approx 12 months through. I need a cheap PAYG/simfree to fill the space. Obviously compatible with orange so I can use my current sim.

Things I am looking for (in order of priority):

Internet
Cheapness
Robust (lol)

Nice to have:
half decent camera
some memory space
QWERTY keyboard

Don't want:
Samsung - I just do not like them.

Not fussed about music either way.

My last 2 phones have been Sony Ericsson and I just love the feel of them and the user interface - so intuitive. But seeing as this is a filler phone not too concerned about brand.

I have been looking at LG KS360 but some people on review sides have said the internet doesn't work. I am going to assume that is to to with their sim deal and not the phone but am a bit worried.

Also when looking on websites a lot of phones are saying they don't have 3G? Is this common? All my recent ones have 3G. Is this to do with the contract or the phone. 3G doesn't really matter either as I live over 100 miles from the nearest 3g area, but again nice to have when travelling.

I am looking to spend as little as possible. Anything really cheap with internet basically. The cheaper the better. But willing to go up to £50 or so if something catches my eye.

Oh and if it makes any difference I use the internet for gmail, facebook and news. A LOT so maybe battery life is important too.

Hehe thanks for reading - I have been researching a while and TOO MUCH CHOICE

Argh one more thing. I need a phone for job applications/interviews etc (don't have a house phone and am more often than not out anyway) so would need to be speedy delivery or perhaps argos in store pickup.

Li0nhead

The above poster is looking for pretty much the same thing as me. Any advice?

jclegs

Serenity wrote: »

My phone broke last night. I am on an 18 month contract with orange, approx 12 months through. I need a cheap PAYG/simfree to fill the space. Obviously compatible with orange so I can use my current sim.

Things I am looking for (in order of priority):

Internet
Cheapness
Robust (lol)

Nice to have:
half decent camera
some memory space
QWERTY keyboard

Don't want:
Samsung - I just do not like them.

Not fussed about music either way.

My last 2 phones have been Sony Ericsson and I just love the feel of them and the user interface - so intuitive. But seeing as this is a filler phone not too concerned about brand.

I have been looking at LG KS360 but some people on review sides have said the internet doesn't work. I am going to assume that is to to with their sim deal and not the phone but am a bit worried.

Also when looking on websites a lot of phones are saying they don't have 3G? Is this common? All my recent ones have 3G. Is this to do with the contract or the phone. 3G doesn't really matter either as I live over 100 miles from the nearest 3g area, but again nice to have when travelling.

I am looking to spend as little as possible. Anything really cheap with internet basically. The cheaper the better. But willing to go up to £50 or so if something catches my eye.

Oh and if it makes any difference I use the internet for gmail, facebook and news. A LOT so maybe battery life is important too.

Hehe thanks for reading - I have been researching a while and TOO MUCH CHOICE

Argh one more thing. I need a phone for job applications/interviews etc (don't have a house phone and am more often than not out anyway) so would need to be speedy delivery or perhaps argos in store pickup.

Not looking much for £50? Ebay would be your best bet