chassis Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) So I'm not spending 500 squids on some ridiculous smartphone. So ive decided I still want wifi capability. Ive narrowed it down to these two: Samsung Galaxy 5 LG Optimus Both will cost me €130, but which one should I get. -Both will upgrade to Android eclair eventually. -The LG has 3meg cam, Samsung only a 2meg -The LG doesnt have a capacitive screen, the samsung does. (this is a biggy) -I was told by the guy in the shop that the LG's sd slot supports 32gb cards but the samsung only a 16gb. Is this absolute shite though? Both have pretty good internal memory, somewhere in the region of 150mb. Help me decide by tomorrow watmm. Edited September 7, 2010 by chassis Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Samsung looks ugly , girls don't like ugly phones. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Boxing Day's signature Hide all signatures I HOPE THIS MATCH NEVER ENDS - Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I think the samsung looks better. Curves are in dood. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siegecow Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 the samsung looks 5 years old already. Fotocamerz indeed. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Siegecow's signature Hide all signatures On 3/16/2011 at 8:14 PM, troon said: fuck off! Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plstik Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Samsung update policy is pretty shite, I wouldnt hope for an eclair update. (Unless there are some custom-roms out there) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 On 9/7/2010 at 7:08 PM, plstik said: Samsung update policy is pretty shite, I wouldnt hope for an eclair update. (Unless there are some custom-roms out there) I think the samsung actually comes with eclair on it. But the LG has donut which you can update. Now im hungry. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Alternatively I could pay the extra 70 quid and get the Samsung Spica? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deep Fried Everything Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 droid incredible/eu equivalent? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 On 9/7/2010 at 7:54 PM, Deep Fried Everything said: droid incredible/eu equivalent? That'd probably be the HTC desire - which I'm guessing is out of chassis' price range. However if it isn't then get it cos it's flipping brills. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmachine Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 get one of these. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaen Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 im getting a htc desire tomoz and i cannot friggin wait chaps Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide kaen's signature Hide all signatures trumps toe fungus Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) On 9/7/2010 at 10:01 PM, mcbpete said: On 9/7/2010 at 7:54 PM, Deep Fried Everything said: droid incredible/eu equivalent? That'd probably be the HTC desire - which I'm guessing is out of chassis' price range. However if it isn't then get it cos it's flipping brills. It is aye. Its nearly €600 like. I'm a student so I need a pre-pay phone too. [edit]: Can someone give me an answer to the question. Has anyone owned either of these phones, how do they work for you? Edited September 7, 2010 by chassis Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sysyphus Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Android is a great platform, and those two phones you listed both have the ability to be rooted. I haven't worked with the low-end Android phone category, but getting 2.1 Eclair is a major step since thats really where the platform leveled in terms of speed and multiple inbox functionality. Whatever you do, let us know Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide sysyphus's signature Hide all signatures publius enigma Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) On 9/7/2010 at 11:05 PM, sysyphus said: Android is a great platform, and those two phones you listed both have the ability to be rooted. I haven't worked with the low-end Android phone category, but getting 2.1 Eclair is a major step since thats really where the platform leveled in terms of speed and multiple inbox functionality. Whatever you do, let us know They just released 2.2, I wonder in I can get it if I get either of those phones. I really like the upgrades to it. In particular saving apps to the sd and being able to transfer them over to the internal when you want them. Edited September 7, 2010 by chassis Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1410810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 samsung it is i think Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbpete Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 On 9/7/2010 at 11:06 PM, chassis said: They just released 2.2, I wonder in I can get it if I get either of those phones. I really like the upgrades to it. In particular saving apps to the sd and being able to transfer them over to the internal when you want them. Yeah you should be OK - Android OS is Android OS irrespective of what phone it's on (erm I think !). I'm still waiting for Orange to roll out 2.2 for my phone ... they're taking their sweet time about it Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures I haven't eaten a Wagon Wheel since 07/11/07... ilovecubus.co.uk - 25ml of mp3 taken twice daily. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 desire user here, it's dope as fuck. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the anonymous forumite Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Samsung is probably one of the worst brand in terms of mobile phones. Every Samsung phone I had in my hands sucked at all levels. I really don't understand people who use Samsung. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 not to mention really really really tacky design. and it's the same with all their products, tv sets, radios, ... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Dylan Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 its 3gs it has the wifis Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Bob Dylan's signature Hide all signatures *** This announcement is brought to you by the Shimago-Dominguez Corporation *** helping America into the New World... Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcock Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 my samsung phone has being doing exactly what i want it to do, namely ring people and text people, with absolutely no hiccups for over 7 years now. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Posting off it now. Fucking laav it Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1411327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest futuregirlfriend Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 What are the best budget options a year later for a miser like me? I won't worry about spending dough on cameras, microphones etc but I almost had a stroke while browsing phones on amazon. Haven't owned a phone in years (so quite clueless) and I'm close to buckling under the pressure to invest in one. My ancient mp3 player died so it'll be good to have something to replace that. I enjoy fucking about with shit so something with shit to fuck about with on the train is a plus. Some people I know are using giffgaff. Looks a bit too good, so any opinions on that? Do I need a tinfoil hat for my phone if it's in my pocket while out and about, to stop anything from sniffing its butt? UK by the way. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1709690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 On 12/11/2011 at 7:05 PM, futuregirlfriend said: What are the best budget options a year later for a miser like me? I won't worry about spending dough on cameras, microphones etc but I almost had a stroke while browsing phones on amazon. Haven't owned a phone in years (so quite clueless) and I'm close to buckling under the pressure to invest in one. My ancient mp3 player died so it'll be good to have something to replace that. I enjoy fucking about with shit so something with shit to fuck about with on the train is a plus. Some people I know are using giffgaff. Looks a bit too good, so any opinions on that? Do I need a tinfoil hat for my phone if it's in my pocket while out and about, to stop anything from sniffing its butt? UK by the way. i've been on gffgaff for almost 2 years now, really glad I made the switch. only trouble I've had with them is the occasional downtime on the network (in the time i've been with them, their network has gone down maybe 4 times, causing lack of text messages and no calls in or out), and at the moment there's an issue with their website which means I can't put a goodybag on my phone. Other than that, I've been very pleased with giffgaff. as for a cheap Android phone, if you get hold of a ZTE Blade (otherwise known as an Orange San Francisco) you'll get a cheap Android phone that you can fuck about with and put Cyanogenmod on there. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1709721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MortstoX Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/P500-Optimus-Android-Camera-Mobile/dp/B004QPL0RW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323629412&sr=8-1 I have this one. Cheap, and quite ok. I don´t use it as an mp3 player though. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/59460-im-buying-a-low-end-android-phone/#findComment-1709729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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