WhatsApp - Any Cost in Data Allowance?

Leodogger

ringo_24601 wrote: »

I believe it is not supported.. frankly it's an old clunky phone, and I think you should give touchscreens a try - keyboards such as swype on Android make typing so quick and easy.

Aren't these much more expensive ? I am a complete techno phobe so do not understand the technology behind "Android", what is that?

[Deleted User]

Yes, they're more expensive generally, and probably harder to use

How about you go to a shop and try out a Nokia Lumia 520? It's a 'Windows' Phone (I just got one for work). They are vastly easier to use than Android, and they're only £69.99 for Pay as you go on O2

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/phone/nokia/nokia-lumia-520/ppay?colourCode=BLACK&gift=undefined&giftType=undefined

Go and try a cheap touch-screen windows phone.. they are ok to use, will support Viber/Whatsapp , work quite well as a camera. It's not my idea choice for a phone (as I'm capable of dealing with more complexity and find them a bit simple)

or.. for a modern physical keyboard, you could try the Nokia Asha 210 (think it's been mentioned) - http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/phone/nokia/nokia-210/ppay?colourCode=BLACK&gift=undefined&giftType=undefined

Leodogger

ringo_24601 wrote: »

Yes, they're more expensive generally, and probably harder to use

How about you go to a shop and try out a Nokia Lumia 520? It's a 'Windows' Phone (I just got one for work). They are vastly easier to use than Android, and they're only £69.99 for Pay as you go on O2

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/phone/nokia/nokia-lumia-520/ppay?colourCode=BLACK&gift=undefined&giftType=undefined

Go and try a cheap touch-screen windows phone.. they are ok to use, will support Viber/Whatsapp , work quite well as a camera. It's not my idea choice for a phone (as I'm capable of dealing with more complexity and find them a bit simple)

or.. for a modern physical keyboard, you could try the Nokia Asha 210 (think it's been mentioned) - http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/phone/nokia/nokia-210/ppay?colourCode=BLACK&gift=undefined&giftType=undefined

In actual fact I was going to go for a Nokia Asha 210 until someone mentioned that it is not really a smart phone so thought it might not be suitable for what I want. So many to choose from.......:undecided

grumbler

JWhite wrote: »

Are you talking to me ?

No, to NiftyDigits.

[Deleted User]

The Asha 210 is a 'feature phone' in marketing speak. It supports Wi-Fi and some apps.

'Smart phone' is a marketing term. If it has wifi, supports whatsapp/viber - then it'll do what you need (i.e. cheap communication abroad)

Leodogger

ringo_24601 wrote: »

The Asha 210 is a 'feature phone' in marketing speak. It supports Wi-Fi and some apps.

'Smart phone' is a marketing term. If it has wifi, supports whatsapp/viber - then it'll do what you need (i.e. cheap communication abroad)

So I presume the Asha 210 doesn't support Viber but then neither does the Nokia E71 does it, so same difference I guess ? I do like the look of both of these and the Nokia E71 certainly has good reviews on the net.

FOREVER21

Hi

A little off thread,but has anyone found that texts using what's app can take ages to go.
Following recent experience I have found that some sent that way have taken hours to either go or other messages coming in have been similary delayed.
Last weekend trying to arrange a meeting with friends I had to go back to my old text provider.

I suppose this was bound to happen when more people discover what's app.

[Deleted User]

JWhite wrote: »

So I presume the Asha 210 doesn't support Viber but then neither does the Nokia E71 does it, so same difference I guess ? I do like the look of both of these and the Nokia E71 certainly has good reviews on the net.

The Asha phone is several years newer and is supported by Viber

The E71 is ancient now, I had one 7 years ago. It's is probably too old for the Viber team to support

Go into a phone shop and ask to see some phones. They typically will let you have a go with 'real' ones

Leodogger

ringo_24601 wrote: »

The Asha phone is several years newer and is supported by Viber

The E71 is ancient now, I had one 7 years ago. It's is probably too old for the Viber team to support

Go into a phone shop and ask to see some phones. They typically will let you have a go with 'real' ones

Very good advice and I can ask all my questions there. I like the look of the Asha too :T

[Deleted User]

Watch out for the hard sell, and they'll try to lure you into a contract .. i've found the worst place for it is phones4u - Carphone warehouse are usually very friendly

You best bet is write down a list of what you want and show them.. e.g.

* Physical Keyboard
* Has Wi-fi
* Supports Viber and WhatsApp
* Reasonably priced
* Simple to use

Make sure they know exactly what you want, and try to not let them distract you with other stuff.