Technology im getting a new phone soon.

[Tha_Wood]

and i always go for looks with my phones, which does not seem to work out. i want a phone that can do cool shit. i'll be going on a plan, most i would pay would be about $69 a month. suggest me a good phone please, i dont want to study phones or anything i just want you guys to tell me what phone to get. thanks.

 

[THEV1LL4N]

Here is a list of cool phones to check out:

HTC Desire
HTC Evo
HTC Incredible
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S
Motorola Droid (Milestone)
Motorola Backflip
Google Nexus One

and more...

The oldest phone there and perhaps best in some ways more than others is the Motorola Droid (Milestone) which will probably be cheaper than the others in the list.

 

[masta247]

Very quick search without analyzing plans, just phones and monthly cap:

HTC Desire $60 Phone Plan - Mobile - Telstra

http://www.virginmobile.com.au/Shop/ProductSummary/6493/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-X10i-Rollover-Cap-59

Legend

(first one = best)

 

[Casey]

First of all...what network are you going with? There's no point me recommending you a phone that you can't get on whatever network you are on.

 

[Rukas]

Woody, the best thing you'll get for your $69 other than an iPhone is the Motorola Backflup from Optus. Im biased towards phones with a full QWERTY keyboard. It's free on the $59 plan, I got it on the $79 though for a bigger limit.

The Optus plans are hands down the best. They've launched their Social Plans which means you get free SMS, MMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter, some ancient service called Myspace, YouTube, etc etc, plus 3gigs of extra downloads a month and $800 worth of calls on the $79 plan and $450 on the $59 plan.

Seriously the best value for money in Australia right now, I did all the research 2 months ago and doubt anything else has changed.

You can also get an iPhone on the same plan. But like I said, I recommend a qwerty keyboard.

Sidenote: Im getting the iPad and linking that up to my Optus plan. The reason Im getting the iPad over any other tablet is that the plans rock.

But yeah Woody, take it from me. You're welcome to have a play around on my phone this weekend at the Casino too to see if you like it...

 

[Tha_Wood]

i would prefer to go with either 3 or optus. thanks for the help guys.

 

[Casey]

Optus is getting the Sony XPERIA X10 Mini and the Garmin Nuvifone soon that both run Android. Also rumor is they're getting the Moto Droid.

3 have the XPERIA X10 which is a great device, check that out in a store if you can.

http://shop.three.com.au/mobile-details/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-X10

 

[Tha_Wood]

sorry for noob question but what is android?

 

[Casey]

Android is a mobile OS (operating system) designed by Google and many of it's partners in the Open Handset Alliance. It's easily the best OS for mobiles which is why it's used by so many heavy hitters, manufacturer-wise. For example - companies like HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericcson, LG, Dell and Acer have all released Android phones to date.

One of the main benefits of Android is that it comes fully integrated with Google services like Search, Google Maps, Google Navigation, YouTube, Gmail, Google Talk, etc. It has it's own Android Marketplace for downloading additional software (much of which is free), which currently contains over 50,000 applications.

Rukas can show you how Android works on his Motorola Backflip - all the phones that Sandeep, Masta and I mentioned run on Android.

I see that 3 are offering free XPERIA X10's for $79/month contracts - I think this is a great offer as the X10 is a very powerful device.

That $60 plan on Telstra with the HTC Desire that masta linked to is also a very good deal. The Desire is one of the newest and fastest Android phones out right now, and ships with Android version 2.1, and rumored to be getting Android 2.2 (the latest version) within the next few months.

The X10 is currently still on 1.6 but getting 2.1 very soon. Backflip, the same.

If you are willing to go with Telstra - I would get the HTC Desire. My cousin just got one, and it's definitely an amazing device.

Here's what it looks like in action:

 

[Rukas]

Stick with Optus Woody. Get the Backflip, you want the keyboard. The Droid isn't coming out here in 3G I dont think. But if it does Ill swap over to one somehow lol.

 

[Rukas]

Then again i might just sell my Backflip and get a Droid/Milestone from Hong Kong for $550.

 

[Tha_Wood]

ill check out the backflip on the weekend then, see if i like it, yeh ill probably end up going with optus because i can get a discount if i link it to mum and dads bills for there mobiles, home phone and internet.