Pls recommend - Which Nokia?

[Shaw Goh \(NetPlus Micro Computers\)]

Looking to get a new handset. I only want Nokia. It needs to be the
"business" model, very small, very long battery life, have bluetooth.
Definately NOT interested in any other functions such as camera, colours,
games etc etc.

Replacing a Nokia 6310i and the 8210. Ideal phone is a 6310i functionality
in a 8210 model.

Also, importantly, must be 100% compatible with Parrot CK 3100 bluetooth
carkit.

Any recommendation?

[Giles]

"Shaw Goh (NetPlus Micro Computers)" <shaw (AT) netplus (DOT) com.au> wrote in message
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> Looking to get a new handset. I only want Nokia. It needs to be the
> "business" model, very small, very long battery life, have bluetooth.
> Definately NOT interested in any other functions such as camera, colours,
> games etc etc.

If Nokia and Bluetooth are two 'musts', then probably start here:
http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,,3448,00.html

Looks like the 8910 (if you can still get it) fits your stated criteria
best, on paper.
Yes - Nokia, Bluetooth, 'business', small (well, 103x46x20 versus the 8210's
101.5x44.5x17.4)
No - camera, colour screen
http://www.nokia.com/nokia/8910

If I were you, though, I'd put up with the fact that it has extra bells and
whistles that you might not use, and get the 6230. You're more likely to
get a better deal retail, and better resale value (if that matters to you).

Sorry, no idea if it works with your hardware.

[Shaw Goh \(NetPlus Micro Computers\)]

Thanks Giles!

It looks like the 8910i would be the way to go. The 6230 has some sort of
newer bluetooth that is not 100% compatible. (see
http://www.driveblue.com/(bp5b2pfzayq5ry55eymbgjmg)/download/CK3x00%20vs%20phones%20features.pdf)

I'm really not interested in extra features, and tend to use the phone until
it dies if it is a model I like.


"Giles" <call125111 (AT) email (DOT) com> wrote in message
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> "Shaw Goh (NetPlus Micro Computers)" <shaw (AT) netplus (DOT) com.au> wrote in
message
> news:41919962$1 (AT) quokka (DOT) wn.com.au...
> > Looking to get a new handset. I only want Nokia. It needs to be the
> > "business" model, very small, very long battery life, have bluetooth.
> > Definately NOT interested in any other functions such as camera,
colours,
> > games etc etc.
>
> If Nokia and Bluetooth are two 'musts', then probably start here:
> http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,,3448,00.html
>
> Looks like the 8910 (if you can still get it) fits your stated criteria
> best, on paper.
> Yes - Nokia, Bluetooth, 'business', small (well, 103x46x20 versus the
8210's
> 101.5x44.5x17.4)
> No - camera, colour screen
> http://www.nokia.com/nokia/8910
>
> If I were you, though, I'd put up with the fact that it has extra bells
and
> whistles that you might not use, and get the 6230. You're more likely to
> get a better deal retail, and better resale value (if that matters to
you).
>
> Sorry, no idea if it works with your hardware.
>
>

[Albinus]

Shaw Goh (NetPlus Micro Computers) wrote:

> It looks like the 8910i would be the way to go. The 6230 has some sort of
> newer bluetooth that is not 100% compatible. (see
> http://www.driveblue.com/(bp5b2pfzayq5ry55eymbgjmg)/download/CK3x00%20vs%20phones%20features.pdf)


I've been very unhappy with the continuing firmware problems with my
6230, so it might be wise to stay away (at least until Nokia get their
butts around the making stable firmware like they used to).


Albinus.

[Tony Lathouras]

"Albinus" <albinus (AT) spam-this (DOT) com> wrote in message
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> Shaw Goh (NetPlus Micro Computers) wrote:
>
>> It looks like the 8910i would be the way to go. The 6230 has some sort
>> of
>> newer bluetooth that is not 100% compatible. (see
>> http://www.driveblue.com/(bp5b2pfzayq5ry55eymbgjmg)/download/CK3x00%20vs%20phones%20features.pdf)
>
>
> I've been very unhappy with the continuing firmware problems with my 6230,
> so it might be wise to stay away (at least until Nokia get their butts
> around the making stable firmware like they used to).

Out of curiosity, what types of problems have you been having with your
6230?

Ta!

[John Phillips]

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004, at 16:30:49 [GMT +1000] (17:30:49 Wednesday, 10
November 2004 where I live) "Albinus" wrote:

> I've been very unhappy with the continuing firmware problems with my
> 6230, so it might be wise to stay away (at least until Nokia get their
> butts around the making stable firmware like they used to).

What version firmware do you have? I have 3.15 (yes, I know, old) and no
probs at all that I am aware of.

--
What's a 6.9? 69 interrupted by a period.

[Albinus]

Tony Lathouras wrote:

> Out of curiosity, what types of problems have you been having with your
> 6230?


Rebooting frequently. Although the latest version (v4.44) is more stable
than the v4.38 it replaced, it still reboots several times per week. And
Optus Live TV wouldn't work until the v4.44 software was installed.
Compared to my old 8250, which didn't crash at all.


Albinus.

[Tony Lathouras]

"Albinus" <albinus (AT) spam-this (DOT) com> wrote in message
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> Tony Lathouras wrote:
>
>> Out of curiosity, what types of problems have you been having with your
>> 6230?
>
>
> Rebooting frequently. Although the latest version (v4.44) is more stable
> than the v4.38 it replaced, it still reboots several times per week. And
> Optus Live TV wouldn't work until the v4.44 software was installed.
> Compared to my old 8250, which didn't crash at all.
>
>
> Albinus.

Cant say that I recall mine rebooting at all, has frozen a couple of times
however.