Nokia E90 replacement advice

50Twuncle
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I have a Nokia E90 smart-phone (the one with a full QWERTY keyboard) which is now 5 years old and is in need of replacement - I need to buy the phone myself rather than getting one on contract
What is the best phone out there with a QWERT keyboard and a decent size screen that can browse the net, email, camera etc ?
It should also be at least 3g, bluetooth etc
and doesn't cost too much ...
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  • vuvuzela
    vuvuzela Posts: 3,648 Forumite
    How much would be 'too much' for you ? As obviously this would differ for everyone. Also, which network are you on, as locked PAYG deals are available but differ by network...
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    edited 4 May 2012 at 4:30PM
    vuvuzela wrote: »
    How much would be 'too much' for you ? As obviously this would differ for everyone. Also, which network are you on, as locked PAYG deals are available but differ by network...

    Perhaps £200 - and I am with Tmobile but want the continued ability to cancel and move with one months notice (as I have at the moment) - hence an unlocked one is necessary
    The E90 cost (my employers) over £700, when originally purchased !!
  • ramykhuffash
    ramykhuffash Posts: 12 Forumite
    Sticking with Nokia may be a good idea. The E5 has 3g, bluetooth, wifi etc and it's pretty cheap.

    If you want to try something a little different then the HTC cha cha might be an option. I quite like the keyboard on that! With that you also get access to the Google play store and get to play around with more apps etc too.

    Another Android option is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro which is decent.

    Blackberries are also another option but I don't really like them so I never recommend them!
  • pull62
    pull62 Posts: 61 Forumite
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    Nokia E7 is about right for your needs.
  • buscape
    buscape Posts: 874 Forumite
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    E7 definitely. Make sure it's running Nokia Belle though.
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    edited 5 May 2012 at 3:04PM
    Thanks - the E7 does look rather tasty - But they cost almost £400 - so it looks as if the E5 is going to be a more realistic option @ around £140
    If I get a sim free / unlocked one - do I need to tell my current provider (tmobile) of the change - or do I just swap sims ?
  • buscape
    buscape Posts: 874 Forumite
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    edited 5 May 2012 at 3:14PM
    What about the E6? Better all round phone than the E5 for not much more money.

    http://www.kingofgadgets.co.uk/products/nokia-e6-black-sim-free-unlocked-mobile-phone.html

    You don't have to tell T-Mobile anything, just swap your sim over
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    buscape wrote: »
    What about the E6? Better all round phone than the E5 for not much more money.

    http://www.kingofgadgets.co.uk/products/nokia-e6-black-sim-free-unlocked-mobile-phone.html

    You don't have to tell T-Mobile anything, just swap your sim over

    What is the difference between the E5 and E6 ?
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    OK - I am convinced (seen the comparison on Nokia) - the problem now is "finding somewhere with stock in - at a good price"
  • buscape
    buscape Posts: 874 Forumite
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    edited 5 May 2012 at 3:57PM
    21Twinkle wrote: »
    What is the difference between the E5 and E6 ?

    http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3198&idPhone2=3717

    Basically, the E6 has a much better screen, a better camera, it runs on Nokia Belle (which was only released in February) rather than the older S60 3.2, and is better built.

    Read the gsmarena reviews in that link of both phones to give you an idea of what to expect.
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