Best non-smart, non-touch screen phone

[JD]

Hi guys,

Talking to Vodafone later to add Mum to my account. She's been using the same Nokia for the last seven or eight years, perhaps more, but since she is spending £20 a month on PAYG, she might as well be on a contract.

Question is, what decent Nokias are out at the moment? Seen the Asha 300 - anyone have any experience with this phone, or are they much of a muchness these days?

Cheers, JD

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Tbh, most non-smartphones are just that.

They all come with the same sort of features etc, so just pick one that your mum like the look of, and would be happy to use.

The asha 300 looks a good phone. Decent size screen with large-ish keys.

 

[Tom]

DO NOT GET HER AN ASHA 300

I made the same mistake with my Mum, its hideously bad. (its partially touch screen)

301/206 would be better options, unless of course you like constant phone calls from a land line to "talk her through sending a text"

 

[JD]

DO NOT GET HER AN ASHA 300

I made the same mistake with my Mum, its hideously bad. (its partially touch screen)

301/206 would be better options, unless of course you like constant phone calls from a land line to "talk her through sending a text"

Cheers Tom. Sending her out with dad at the weekend to try out a few, will then get the contract sorted.

 

[Darius]

I can echo the don't get an asha 300. We have them at work and they're f**king pain in the arse. We have a box full of broken ones

 

[McGherkin]

Why not just get a SIM only contract for her current phone?

 

[JD]

Why not just get a SIM only contract for her current phone?

Current phone is apparently knackered. That was my first consideration, but having spoken to Dad, he said she needs a new one.

 

[l33th3tr33]

Nokia 3210. Still a decent looking phone and they can't be broken. With a sim only contract you're laughing.

 

[JD]

Nokia 3210. Still a decent looking phone and they can't be broken. With a sim only contract you're laughing.

That's not a new phone on a contract, which is the route she/my father wants to take.

 

[l33th3tr33]

That's not a new phone on a contract, which is the route she/my father wants to take.

IMO it's the easiest phone to use on the planet, the reason why I suggested it. Are they not interested in sim only and just buying a phone outright?

 

[Knuckles]

Is an iphone 4 or so too technologically advanced for her? i know you said non smart and non touch screen but the UI is so simple on apple devices I genuinely believe anyone can use them. Even if she just uses it for a phone.

 

[JD]

IMO it's the easiest phone to use on the planet, the reason why I suggested it. Are they not interested in sim only and just buying a phone outright?

I agree, but it's a "hassle" to buy off eBay, make sure it's unlocked, will it go wrong etc. Dad feels it would be much simpler to buy a phone on contract.

Is an iphone 4 or so too technologically advanced for her? i know you said non smart and non touch screen but the UI is so simple on apple devices I genuinely believe anyone can use them. Even if she just uses it for a phone.

Apparently so. Dad has got one and finds it quite simple. She has an iPad now, although how much she uses it is anyones guess. There is also the cost factor - it sits in her bag or on charge, so a new 4S (again, sticking to the warranty point) really is too much money.

 

[Wick]

Nothing to add other than if you do go down the used outright purchase route, but from computer exchange (cex). They offer 12m warranty on used goods. I've had a Nokia, dslr and iPhone from them in the past.

 

[Knuckles]

fair dos. send her into EE or somewhere and let her pick a nice looking one then.

 

[Amos91]

N301 should be ideal.