Phone suggestions wanted...

sparklebox · 31 Aug 2010 at 22:43

To All,

Has anybody any recommendations for a mobile phone for me please?! - basically it's for my mother, she is getting quite "tech savvy" as she stated and her old phone has basically died. She had a Motorola Razr.

She isn't a fan of the touch screens for texting but would probably go for one if the screen buttons were big enough, she's only 50 however.
I think she would be better suited to an actual keypad, however she says buttons on blackberrys are too small!

I have an LG touch max android phone, which is quite easy to use and she didnt mind the keypad on that, but my boyfriend has a HTC Hero, and she disliked texting on that completely.

Ideally she needs a phone with large enough buttons, simple menus, a camera, the rest is all a bonus. I have had a look and am unsure what to suggest.

Any suggestions will be much appreciated!!
Thankyouuu

SparkleBox

Locke · 31 Aug 2010 at 22:52

How about the Sony Experia x10 Mini? Also there's the HTC Wildfire, both are great phones which run Android (Like your phone and the Hero) and quite feminine at the same time

sparklebox · 31 Aug 2010 at 23:07

Thanks very much for your suggestions, I think she would like the wildfire, i hadn't even heard of that one lol! Thanks again, I'm looking into the experia now

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Ksanti · 31 Aug 2010 at 23:09

I'd steer clear of Android tbh, she may say she's tech savvy but for a 50 year old (I assume of course, she could be hacking during the early hours of every morning, you'll know better than me) that usually means she understands what texting is and can add someone to her contact book.

I don't know what the budget is, but maybe a Nokia C5?

sarge78 · 31 Aug 2010 at 23:42

If she didn't like typing of the hero then stay clear of the small screen androids (maybe the x10 mini pro with its slide out qwerty)
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Ksanti · 1 Sep 2010 at 00:27

I doubt a 50 year old would have a fun time on the tiny fiddly keys of the X10 Mini Pro?

I can't imagine when she says tech savvy she means anything beyond she uses a mobile phone for calling and texting, she'll get nothing out of android other than shorter battery life and higher costs.

sparklebox · 1 Sep 2010 at 09:34

Lol I agree with comments, she texts, makes phone calls and can just about add contacts, oh and she likes to change her ringtone! Budget not really an issue at all, I will have a look at the Nokia and show her the xperia

- Thankyou all for your contributions! xx

Niir · 1 Sep 2010 at 09:37

tbh a smartphone is probably wasted on her if she isnt going to make use of the data/media side of it that much.

hittman · 1 Sep 2010 at 10:59

A smartphone probably isn't the best idea as Niir said. A normal phone without all the gadgets would probably be better for her.

sparklebox · 1 Sep 2010 at 11:26

Is there any reasonable non smartphones that you would recommend Niir and hittman? I agree with what you're saying, I think she'd still like a bit of fanciness even if she can't use it lol xx

Participant · 1 Sep 2010 at 12:07

Noki 6700 Classic. Built-in GPS for walking amusement. A smartphone is pointless for her usage profile as said.

AMG · 1 Sep 2010 at 12:25

I think just a "normal" phone would apply here rather than andoird, seems a waste to have something like a wildfire for what your mother uses the phone for...

problem with smartphones is that they have a lot of features that is likey to confuse also (android particaly) they have very poor battery life

Ksanti · 1 Sep 2010 at 13:12

http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/nokia-c5-review-49305840/

Simple to use, huge keypad and feels solid, the social networking may be surplus, but it's pretty cheap and is a definite "just works" product.