neo_t_virus
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Greetings Howardforum-members,
Closing in on my first year of university, I'm looking to upgrade from my age-old SE k700i. The main reason for upgrading would be because of my anticipated increase of use of text-messaging. (Perhaps voip calling over hot-spots?)
Doing my research on HWF, RFD, and google, I think that I've narrowed my choices to the Nokia E70 and perhaps its competitors. This phone has everything I really want/need/require:
- Full keyboard
- Wifi-capability
- Decent camera (more of a luxury, not needed)
From what I understand (granted, my knowledge on cell-phone technology is very limited, and I'm out of the game quickly with all the new techno-jargon) 3G is not available on this phone, though I'm not sure if I will need 3G, nor am I sure if it's even available in Canada.
I've read of battey-life problems, but as with a lot of Nokia's, its not too big of a deal. There is one area of concern which I humbly ask for advice on.
The E70 comes either as an E70-1, or E70-2. Difference? (From Wiki)
-E70-1 for the world market with tri-band (900, 1800, 1900MHz) GSM and UMTS (cheaper)
- E70-2 for the Americas with tri-band (850, 1800, 1900MHz) GSM and EDGE packet data capability (quite a few bucks more)
>> I will be using the phone within Canada. No real plans to use it worldwide, as my immediate future sees no needs, so if the cheaper-variant suits my needs fine, I'd rather go for the less-expensive option)
For now, my sights are set on this E70.. Nothing really in the market that quite compares. I'm not interested in Blackberries, so if you can suggest another model that is in the same "ballpark" as the E70, please speak up! (Just don't suggest an E90.. I'm not looking to drop a thousand on a phone)
Thanks for all your help and advice!
Closing in on my first year of university, I'm looking to upgrade from my age-old SE k700i. The main reason for upgrading would be because of my anticipated increase of use of text-messaging. (Perhaps voip calling over hot-spots?)
Doing my research on HWF, RFD, and google, I think that I've narrowed my choices to the Nokia E70 and perhaps its competitors. This phone has everything I really want/need/require:
- Full keyboard
- Wifi-capability
- Decent camera (more of a luxury, not needed)
From what I understand (granted, my knowledge on cell-phone technology is very limited, and I'm out of the game quickly with all the new techno-jargon) 3G is not available on this phone, though I'm not sure if I will need 3G, nor am I sure if it's even available in Canada.
I've read of battey-life problems, but as with a lot of Nokia's, its not too big of a deal. There is one area of concern which I humbly ask for advice on.
The E70 comes either as an E70-1, or E70-2. Difference? (From Wiki)
-E70-1 for the world market with tri-band (900, 1800, 1900MHz) GSM and UMTS (cheaper)
- E70-2 for the Americas with tri-band (850, 1800, 1900MHz) GSM and EDGE packet data capability (quite a few bucks more)
>> I will be using the phone within Canada. No real plans to use it worldwide, as my immediate future sees no needs, so if the cheaper-variant suits my needs fine, I'd rather go for the less-expensive option)
For now, my sights are set on this E70.. Nothing really in the market that quite compares. I'm not interested in Blackberries, so if you can suggest another model that is in the same "ballpark" as the E70, please speak up! (Just don't suggest an E90.. I'm not looking to drop a thousand on a phone)
Thanks for all your help and advice!