Best phone for mobile internet use?

RastaManBob · 20 Nov 2008 at 14:38

Hi,

Considering a new phone... Which is best for mobile internet use? G1 (On T-Mobile) and iPhone (On O2) seem good... Which is best for mobile internet? Or would you suggest something altogether different?

Cheers.

EDIT: I'm after recommendations for both network and phone from the point of view of mobile internet? Which's best? Cheers.

scamartist · 20 Nov 2008 at 14:54

I'm in the exact same boat as yourself and will be following this thread closely.

Personally I am swaying towards the Iphone but don't really fancy the 18 month contract. :rolleyes:

rojones · 20 Nov 2008 at 15:50

Considering G1 have been announced to get Porper Flash Support for the Browser and IPhone isn't i think its hands down G1.

OspreyO · 20 Nov 2008 at 18:29

AFAIK the latest mobile opera supports flash on Windows Mobile 6.1. So that would be the most featured browser. Theres pros and cons IMO to using buttons or a touch screen on a mobile device. Can be easier to click links using buttons and hotspots than using a touch screen. Though I have to say I like the iPhone browser experience. But the iPhone is lacking in many other areas so its a compromise. More features vs interface, best suited for purpose. Hard to call.

I'm on the fence myself, and looking to upgrade at the moment. Someone in work has the Omnia 900 and while its impressive, I think I prefer and iPhone or even a N95 for browsing. Guess its very subjective.

Pilky01 · 20 Nov 2008 at 18:30

The internet on my ipod touch is awesome. Doesnt have flash but it has bbc iplayer and youtube.

RastaManBob · 21 Nov 2008 at 07:11

Cheers for the replies.

So difficult... Will have to try both G1 and iPhone I think... And now with N95 thrown into the mix (On a much better contract, too) who knows!

Cheers.

monkeyspank · 21 Nov 2008 at 10:24

N95 is OK for internet but not exactly enjoyable. Serves a purpose but wouldn't class it as good.

Mull3t · 21 Nov 2008 at 10:31

iPhone 3G by miles.

SteveOBHave · 21 Nov 2008 at 10:43

Mull3t said:
iPhone 3G by miles.

I have the G1 and to be honest I still find the iPhone experience far superior to that of the HTC. As far as the phones go and the capability of the OS - G1. If it's all about the interwibble iPhone. T-mobile do 3GB/month for £5.

Flammy · 21 Nov 2008 at 11:05

Mull3t said:
iPhone 3G by miles.

^this...Multitouch makes website browsing soooo much more intuitive and pleasurable. The Flash thing is no big deal tbh.

slinxy · 21 Nov 2008 at 11:35

t mobile is the better network for data imho, having got both o2 and t-mobile data packages. Have you considered getting a netbook/web blogger? theres one with a built in 3G solt, and I'm considering it myself as I already have a n95 8gb.

Given the choice of the three phones, I would still have the n95 8gb as I find the iphone too big and have some very bad experinces with HTC/Windows based phones in the past, but I use it more of a modem.

scamartist · 21 Nov 2008 at 11:47

Looks like I'll be going for the Iphone 3G.

Currently have an N95 and find the browsing experience a bit clunky to say the least.

Columbo · 21 Nov 2008 at 17:26

For just internet the iPhone 3G is simply untouchable, for everything else look elsewhere.

ethos · 21 Nov 2008 at 18:32

Another vote for the iphone3g.

Windows mobile does it... but it's really not an enjoyable experience. I'd only ever use it if I was REALLY stuck. The iPhone is enjoyable and I find myself just checking things on the net out and about / on the sofa etc...

fowler002 · 21 Nov 2008 at 18:38

just get a net book and a mobile broadband usb dongle, 3 are doing a se k660i & dongle deal for £22/month(500mins/texts + 5gb/month mobile broadband).

RastaManBob · 21 Nov 2008 at 19:41

Thanks for all of the replies.

Having looked at the iPhone the contract is ridiculous for the money and I think I'll be giving that a miss.

I already have a netbook (Asus EEE 701) but do not carry it around with my often enough to bother with a mobile broadband deal on that.

Previously I had my heart set on the T-Mobile G1... At the moment I'm quite happy sat using my £10 sim-only 300 mins 300 texts Virgin deal, but now I've got interested in the phone the fact I'd be getting a much worse offer seems irrelevant

Reading on here even the C905 looks tempting now. Too many options!

Cheers.

Gaygle · 21 Nov 2008 at 20:24

The only thing that i've ever liked about the iPhone is the internet browser. But that is as far as it goes.

Mull3t · 21 Nov 2008 at 22:21

Also, they are rumours that Adobe are bring flash to the iPhone...

But at the moment they are just rumours.

Best thing to do, is go a to the o2 store, and T-mob, and check them both out.

Amp34 · 22 Nov 2008 at 19:22

Sony Xperia or HTC Touch HD? They are both very good, especially the HTC for internet, it has a bigger screen than the iPhone.

gjc10212 · 22 Nov 2008 at 23:28

x1 screen res makes the web tiny