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Ext User(MJT)
12-01-2006, 02:53 PM
When in the local Telstra mobile shop yesterday picking out a bluetooth
hands free kit (Supertooth brand), I enquired about car kits for my
current 2280 (you know, the one with the dud battery) and other models.
The kid suggested that for $65 I could buy a Nokia 2112 CDMA and for
another $60 buy a cradle that would replace the 2280's cradle on the
CARK-126 car kit.

The phone is currently being promoted on a pre-paid. But it would merely
be transfered to my existing number and account and I'd continue on the
same plan. Meanwhile, the phone would remain locked into Telstra.

The deal sounds OK. But I know nothing of the phone, its performance,
quality, etc.

The salesman pointed me in the direction of the 2112 because I said that
I was not impressed with the Nokia's 6225 or the wife's 6230's color
screen. The 2112 is mono, the same as my 2280 which works fine in all
light conditions.

Just wondering if any of you guys have played with the 2112 or heard
anything about it.

The only problem that I have with getting another phone is that its life
will be limited, what with GSM and CDMA networks due to be replaced by a
3G one in a couple of year's time. I was only looking at these phones as
the new cradle would also allow the missus to use the car kit with her
phone when driving my car. But then, I s'pose it'd be easier and cheaper
for he to simply use the bluetooth kit (it came with 2 visor clips) in
either her or my car.


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Ext User(Tom Smyth)
12-01-2006, 03:44 PM
"MJT" <mjpt57@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:43c5d0c0.00002d8d.bm001@gmail.com...
> When in the local Telstra mobile shop yesterday picking out a bluetooth
> hands free kit (Supertooth brand), I enquired about car kits for my
> current 2280 (you know, the one with the dud battery) and other models.
> The kid suggested that for $65 I could buy a Nokia 2112 CDMA and for
> another $60 buy a cradle that would replace the 2280's cradle on the
> CARK-126 car kit.
>
> The phone is currently being promoted on a pre-paid. But it would merely
> be transfered to my existing number and account and I'd continue on the
> same plan. Meanwhile, the phone would remain locked into Telstra.
>
> The deal sounds OK. But I know nothing of the phone, its performance,
> quality, etc.
>
> The salesman pointed me in the direction of the 2112 because I said that
> I was not impressed with the Nokia's 6225 or the wife's 6230's color
> screen. The 2112 is mono, the same as my 2280 which works fine in all
> light conditions.
>
> Just wondering if any of you guys have played with the 2112 or heard
> anything about it.
>
> The only problem that I have with getting another phone is that its life
> will be limited, what with GSM and CDMA networks due to be replaced by a
> 3G one in a couple of year's time. I was only looking at these phones as
> the new cradle would also allow the missus to use the car kit with her
> phone when driving my car. But then, I s'pose it'd be easier and cheaper
> for he to simply use the bluetooth kit (it came with 2 visor clips) in
> either her or my car.

I think my Orange handset is a 2112, and I'm actually very impressed with
it.

It has an LED torch, if that helps.

Ext User(Brendon)
12-01-2006, 05:24 PM
"MJT" <mjpt57@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Just wondering if any of you guys have played with the 2112 or heard
> anything about it.

I've used one and it was fine. No issues with reception that I found...
>
> The only problem that I have with getting another phone is that its life
> will be limited, what with GSM and CDMA networks due to be replaced by a
> 3G one in a couple of year's time.

You will still get a couple of years (at least) from it and for $65, who
cares?

Ext User(MJT)
13-01-2006, 08:34 AM
Brendon wrote:

> You will still get a couple of years (at least) from it and for $65, who
> cares?

True enough. However, the 2280 still works. And knowing my luck, if I
spent the dough on the car kit upgrade to suit it, Nokia, when it
releases its 3G stuff later on, probably means that the car kit may
become obsolete...


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Ext User(MJT)
13-01-2006, 08:34 AM
Tom Smyth wrote:

> I think my Orange handset is a 2112, and I'm actually very impressed
> with it.

> It has an LED torch, if that helps.

The torch bit's a gimmick. I just need a basic phone.

In any case, I've decided to stick with the 2280. It works fine, other
than a battery that has a limited standby time.



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Ext User(Tom Smyth)
13-01-2006, 09:24 AM
"MJT" <mjpt57@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Tom Smyth wrote:
>
>> I think my Orange handset is a 2112, and I'm actually very impressed
>> with it.
>
>> It has an LED torch, if that helps.
>
> The torch bit's a gimmick. I just need a basic phone.

I originally thought it was particularly stupid, but it has actually come in
quite handy on many occassions.

Anyway, I was just trying to ascertain if we were talking about the same
model.

> In any case, I've decided to stick with the 2280. It works fine, other
> than a battery that has a limited standby time.

The battery lasts for a damn long standby time on my handset (whatever it
is). Never tested or counted but I'd say at least 3-4 days, including a few
phone calls.