Need Help on picking first mobile on contract

froggy_girl128

Hi
I need a little help i want a mobile phone that i can use to check e-mails and go on the internet with I also want a camera on it.

Now as they cost alot for payasyougo I am also after a contract that will alow me to use the internet and send around 300texts a month. Ive seen lots of different deals - cashback, xbox etc. Can someone tell me what i should be looking for

many thanks

consultant31

Look here, the Samsung U700 has 300 free mins + 500 free texts for £30 per month (half priced at £15 for the first 3 months) and all these features:-

Camera - Megapixels3.2mp
Video Messaging: 1
Games: 1
Video Streaming: 1
Polyphonic: 1
MP3 Player: 1
Mobile TV: 1
Best for Internet

I've always found Samsung to be user-friendly, reliable phones,

http://www.mobile-phones.co.uk/networks/vodafone/index.htm

Nile

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unsure

Froggygirl,
There are a host of deals and different phones out there. You need to figure out how much you are spending at the moment and how that works out (texts v calls v other services). What your realistic budget for a contract is. What you'll use the phone for, how much you'll use it (texts and calls ). Which network is best for where you'll do most of your calling.
If you've been happy with your current payg provider I'd give them a chance to reward your loyalty by coming up with a good deal, comparing it with others and then going with the best option. I'd also mention to other providers that you're thinking of going on contract and see which one bites best!
There are so many deals it's a question of deciding which is best for you... and just as importantly which isn't ( eg don't get stuck with a "good deal" on a network with poor cvg in your area that you won't be able to use much).
Good luck

unsure

If you have good "3" coverage in your area (see this board for some who don't!) this looks quite a good deal.

http://threestore.three.co.uk/Dealsummary.aspx?offercode=18M500D006

£18 gives you Nokia 6120
500 mins/texts which you can "mix n match" however you like
or 300 mins/texts for £15.

froggy_girl128

What about the N95? Is it worth it as the main feature i like about it is the satnav?
Ive also looked at the blackberrys and the e61 but i dont think i need a full office phone just to check my emails?

z4kir

The Nokia 6120 should be ideal for using the internet.. it has hsdpa which 3 are rolling out throughout their network so you should get fast mobile browsing without the massive hole in your pocket that the N95 will leave!
Bear in mind that using Satnav/internet browsing will seriously rinse battery life, especially on the N95.

As unsure mentioned you need to decide how many minutes you will be using a month, the 3 offer is quite good seeing as they throw in free msn/skype (5000 mins). For mobile brwsing you could get the xseries add on for an extra £5 per month. With three there is Quidco available and £30 recommend a friend (pm me if you dont know anyone already on 3)

diamonds

6120, skype running & msn messenger for 16 hours and battery is still full bars - impressive compared to the N95

6120 on three is a great ( mix n match 300) 15pm, great little phone with high speed data, loading internet pages is quick quick quick @ 2.8MBPS & thats faster than most broadband connections at home via landline, 300 texts or minutes so if you need to make a call then your always with your 300 units @ 15pm, 500 units is 18pm - I got 300 and free 6120, you can upgrade plan to 500 for another 3pm ( if i need too if my usage starts getting higher), but downgrading plans is cough cough, 25 quid per change !!!!, using the 3mail application I believe is free ( unless im corrected lol )