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Dougs 19 Jan 2017 11:24:16 100,415 posts
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nickthegun wrote:
All the best deals are on SIM only and then picking up a sim free phone.

I think virgin are doing like 20gb of data, 5k mins, infinite texts for 15 quid at the moment.

Yeah, trying to avoid sticking my hand too deep into my pocket for a SIM free phone. Tbh, I don't need much, it's only used for the odd browsing on the go and music. Keep coming back to the G4....

Deleted user 19 January 2017 13:22:50

Do you need a burner phone Dougs

Dougs 19 Jan 2017 13:25:16 100,415 posts
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No, I'm just skint but getting fed up with my 5 year old Moto G1.

What was the gen with the 5X? There are some good deals on a refurb of that....

ibenam 19 Jan 2017 13:38:01 3,508 posts
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@Dougs I have just bought a g4 dual SIM for Ł125. I came from a Samsung edge plus s6 which cost me 3 times as much.

The only difference between the 2 phones is a fingerprint sensor and the build material which doesn't bother me.

G4 is a beast of a phone!

Edited by ibenam at 16:03:32 19-01-2017

StixxUK 25 Jan 2017 12:46:57 8,755 posts
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Got my OnePlus 3T. Seems great so far, BUT

Whatever you do don't get the official tempered glass screen protector. It doesn't go all the way to the edges, and actually lifts off slightly all the way around. Think it's because the screen curves slightly...

Anyway the factory-fitted plastic screen protector was way better, and I shouldn't have removed it.

Got the ebony wood case with it which is lovely.

Sound is fucking awful compared with the One M8 it's replacing which is a shame. Didn't think I'd notice it but actually I do for watching quick youtube videos or a quick blast of gaming now and then.

Otherwise great product!

Godofporn 25 Jan 2017 13:11:53 6,918 posts
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HTC 10.

If you like music.

CHPxtreme 25 Jan 2017 13:28:27 413 posts
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Well, while you guys were all out buying the Oneplus 3T, I sent mine back and got an Honor 8 instead. Much happier with the form factor, otherwise not a lot of difference really that I could see from my couple of days use of each. Admittedly, not being familiar with Android, I really wouldn't know what to look out for anyway.

Rodpad 25 Jan 2017 14:32:28 2,997 posts
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Ew, a non-OLED screen.

Sharz 25 Jan 2017 15:11:28 2,121 posts
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Very pleased with my Le Max 2. It's very fast and everything works well, overall build quality is right up with the best of them. In fact it is similar to the HTC 10 in both style and materials. But only cost Ł164 only real obvious cost cutting is the loud speaker is tinny (but very loud).

A word of warning though the ROM it came with was a bit shit not to mention whatever dodgy stuff was installed. It took some trial and error to find a decent one, plenty of choice out there but lots of compromised ones also. Settled on 'Reincarnation Remix' which is a variant of CyanogenMod. So if you are happy with custom roms I say go for it.

I got it imported via Gearbest but is available elsewhere eg Aliexpress. Would consider another LeEco that's for sure.

Edited by Sharz at 15:25:32 25-01-2017

minky-kong 25 Jan 2017 15:30:28 14,787 posts
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StixxUK wrote:
Anyway the factory-fitted plastic screen protector was way better, and I shouldn't have removed it.

Don't be so sure about that, I've left that screen protector on mine and it seems to pick up the tiniest scratches in my pocket and makes them look like I've been attacking the screen with sandpaper.

Deleted user 25 January 2017 15:44:09

Rodpad wrote:
Ew, a non-OLED screen.

Hahhaha yeah. Never have a phone without one now. Cant stand LCD black levels.

CHPxtreme 25 Jan 2017 16:18:24 413 posts
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crashVoodoo wrote:

Rodpad wrote:
Ew, a non-OLED screen.
Hahhaha yeah. Never have a phone without one now. Cant stand LCD black levels.

Ouch! Didn't notice the difference.

/Rewinds 60 mins

/Is happy

Deleted user 25 January 2017 17:31:31

@CHPxtreme good man, ignore the internet haters

HarryB 25 Jan 2017 18:46:50 7,630 posts
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I could never hate the internet

StixxUK 25 Jan 2017 23:09:38 8,755 posts
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That official Oneplus screen protector has already cracked at the edge after one day. Think the bit that wasn't quite flush got caught on a key in my pocket. Ironically the broken section is now flush with the screen!

Edited by StixxUK at 23:09:48 25-01-2017

Deleted user 26 January 2017 00:23:01

Yeah, they're not great but the screen underneath is also a bit of a bitch for picking up scratches. Even if you're not throwing it at a hooker when you're fucked up on amphetamines like user Load

Deleted user 9 February 2017 14:15:06

anybody used unshackled.com ?

looking for opinions/experience with them

RyanDS 12 Feb 2017 09:36:17 14,074 posts
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So chaps. Think will pick up new phone today. What is the best on the market? Want good camera and good sound.

Xperia stuff is out as the volume is too low. Apple is out... because it is shit.

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Motorola Timeport

L0cky 12 Feb 2017 09:56:33 2,080 posts
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Pixel XL

Deleted user 12 February 2017 09:57:47

PES_Fanboy wrote:
Motorola Timeport

That's sa-a-ad. You want to upgrade.

Deleted user 12 February 2017 09:58:24

So do you - to a new face

Syrette 12 Feb 2017 10:03:19 51,181 posts
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Funniest Forumite, 2016

RyanDS 12 Feb 2017 10:26:00 14,074 posts
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L0cky wrote:
Pixel XL

Anyone tried the volume on this? Genuine issue with my xperia z3. When on the motorway on my bike the volume is just okay, compared to when I tried my brothers galaxy edge something whether it pumped out double the volume.

Syrette 26 Feb 2017 17:16:40 51,181 posts
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So, the G6.

https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/26/lg-g6-preview-mwc/

Now, this is where things get a little confusing: Some of G6's special features will only be available in select markets. For instance, built-in wireless charging is only available on the US models, whereas the 32-bit Quad DAC previously seen on the V20 is only available in the Asian variants -- bad news for audiophiles elsewhere in the world. Similarly, only some Asian markets will offer a 64GB model as well as a dual-SIM variant. Simply put, you won't find a "perfect" model anywhere, which is a real shame.

Sigh.

Syrette 26 Feb 2017 17:33:03 51,181 posts
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Oh and the new 3310 looks good for the nostalgia trip that it is.

Deleted user 26 February 2017 17:34:33

@Syrette LG really just never learn do they. This was supposed to be their return to form with no gimmicks or nonsense, just a solid phone.

They've essentially fucked themselves over

Darth_Flibble 26 Feb 2017 17:43:43 5,592 posts
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Go home LG, you are drunk. Its like they want to screw up again.

Tempted by the Moto G5, what has been leaked, much better size and value for money.

oceanmotion 26 Feb 2017 17:43:53 17,358 posts
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I don't follow phone specs but Nokia have just announced their come back along with the 3310, three new smartphones. Look quite slick and not that expensive.

https://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones

Edited by oceanmotion at 17:44:36 26-02-2017

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