Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:05 am  

I've decided now is the time to climb aboard the smartphone train. The question is...which is the best one...and with the myriad of deals around can anyone recommend a good one?

Basically I only really use my phone for listening to music, sending the occasional text now and then and the odd phone call. I like the idea of being able to check the weather, bit of facebook, sports results...you know the sort of thing.

Most people think 'iPhone' ...but are they the best?

Any help gratefully received

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:35 am  

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:50 am  

Have a play about in the shops. I have an iPhone and absolutely love it.

I've never really been on an Android handset due to having no need to. Maybe avoid Samsung for the time being though! There's a HTC that comes with some Beats by Dre headphones..

Also, new iPhone coming soon - but it won't be cheap!

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:52 pm  

Dont avoid Samsung, go straight to them, the Galaxy S3 is the phone that all others are trying to be. They are outselling the iphones by 7 to 1 for good reason. If you want a smaller, poorer screen, no expandable memory, and only being able to put on apps, that apple say you can then go for the iphone, and say hello to the 1990's from me.

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:40 pm  

1990s

If you want an iPhone knock off then head over to the copycats at Samsung

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 2:48 pm  

Steve-O wrote:

1990s

If you want an iPhone knock off then head over to the copycats at Samsung

They not only copied it, but they made it bigger, better, smarter, faster, and more user friendly.

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:08 pm  

They made it bigger alright! The thing is bloody huge!

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:30 pm  

TheSurgeon wrote:

Dont avoid Samsung, go straight to them, the Galaxy S3 is the phone that all others are trying to be. They are outselling the iphones by 7 to 1 for good reason. If you want a smaller, poorer screen, no expandable memory, and only being able to put on apps, that apple say you can then go for the iphone,

From that, an Iphone would seem exactly right for a technophobe who likes: llistening to music, sending the occasional text now and then and the odd phone call. I like the idea of being able to check the weather, bit of facebook, sports results...you know the sort of thing.

I'm techy, but much prefer the ease of use and integration an Iphone gives.

Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:35 pm  

Richie wrote:

From that, an Iphone would seem exactly right for a technophobe who likes: llistening to music, sending the occasional text now and then and the odd phone call. I like the idea of being able to check the weather, bit of facebook, sports results...you know the sort of thing.

I'm techy, but much prefer the ease of use and integration an Iphone gives.

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Re: Smartphone query for a technophobe.... : Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:41 am  

Any recent Android or iphone would do what you want. HTC, Samsung etc. make handsets that are at least as good as the iphone, and may well be cheaper for something comparable. This always comes down to a religious debate with the apple zealots versus the rest! Look at the features available on the phones in your price range, and choose one that matches your budget that appeals to you in its looks, weight, size etc. There are plenty of reviews online (look at amazon for example, even if you don't buy from them). As for price, look at www.moneysavingexpert.com for their tool for finding a good deal - you could well save a few quid on the tariff by finding one that matches your needs well at a low price, don't pay for stuff you don't need.

Any recent Android or iphone would do what you want. HTC, Samsung etc. make handsets that are at least as good as the iphone, and may well be cheaper for something comparable. This always comes down to a religious debate with the apple zealots versus the rest! Look at the features available on the phones in your price range, and choose one that matches your budget that appeals to you in its looks, weight, size etc. There are plenty of reviews online (look at amazon for example, even if you don't buy from them). As for price, look at www.moneysavingexpert.com for their tool for finding a good deal - you could well save a few quid on the tariff by finding one that matches your needs well at a low price, don't pay for stuff you don't need.