Nokia 6280 - Any good?

Mackass · 14 Feb 2006 at 19:31

As my upgrade is coming next month, I'm starting to think the N80 will be out of my reach, unless I wait an extra 2/3 months for it. I've already been offered this Nokia 6280 phone by Three, and at the moment I'm caught in two minds...get this phone and renew my contract, or try and renew my contract and wait 2/3 months for the N80 if possible.

I know the N80 will be one of the best handsets out when available, and will probably make this 6280 look like crap, but what should I do? Try and wait for the N80 or accept the 6280?

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 15:37

I've decided to go for it, can't be bothered waiting for the N80.

Does anyone know how long I should charge the battery on its initial charge to get the best out of it?

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 15:49

On my old phone which I bought from CPW, the guy said give it 24 hours to get the best out of it. :confused:

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 16:29

Ah that's good to hear, means I don't have to wait a day before using the phone.

Mackass · 18 Feb 2006 at 20:23

So it's best to charge it overnight then if I'm right in saying?

Mackass · 21 Feb 2006 at 16:00

Argh!

I just received the phone, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot get the battery lid open! The manual says to slide the cover off, but I'm sliding as hard as I can without applying too much force.

Anyone know how to get the thing off?!?!

Mackass · 22 Feb 2006 at 00:47

jhmaeng said:
I'm not sure of the exact design, but some hints in general:

1. Make sure your hands are dry of any sweat or moisture
2. Try to use as much of the inside of your palm as possible covering a large area of the flap
3. Try applying gentle pressure around the area where the catch might be
4. If you manage to pry a bit open, you can try to get a ruler in the gap (one that won't scratch, obviously) and lever it open.

If all fails, curse repetitively at the phone and throw a tantrum, then repeat again.

Hehe, I managed to crack the back cover, and I still haven't managed to open it! :eek:

Tried all possible methods, but I'm not attempting to open it anymore, or else the crack may severe. Calling Three later on, and I'm looking for a replacement handset, as this obviously seems a little dodgy.

It's the first phone I've ever caused damage to (unintentionally), and I feel so bad about it.