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Nokia 5800 or X6?

  • 17-05-2010 5:38pm
    #1
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭


    I'm finally ready to say goodbye to my 5230i which has served me gallantly for almost 5 years now. I was looking for a 5800 but was advised in another thread that the X6 would be a better choice.

    nokia-5800-xpressmusic-1.jpgnokia-x6.jpg

    I have roughly €200 to spend although, I might be willing to stretch this a small bit for the right phone. The only things I would really want on the phone would be GPS/Maps, WiFi & ability to use it for making skype calls. I have my 80GB iPod for music & a PSP for gaming, so I'm not too concerned on these fronts.

    As far as I am aware, both the X6 & 5800 have GPS & WiFi, not sure about skype though. The 5 MP camera on the X6 gives it a slight edge but other than that I'm not sure if its worth the extra money. Obviously functionality & reliability are key, so feedback from anyone with experience of these phones is most welcome. I have a strong preference for a Nokia but any other suggestions are most welcome. Cheers.


Comments

  • #2
    mooneyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 599 ✭✭✭mooneyd


    X6 I used to have a 5800 but as above x6 has everything and more than the 5800


  • #3
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,963 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


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  • #4
    FonezOnline
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭FonezOnline


    yes i agree with all that the nokia x6 is a much better phone than the nokia 5800


  • #5
    not_xanthor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 285 ✭✭not_xanthor


    never used an x6 but five minites with the 5800 was enough to turn me against it.


  • #6
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭dceire


    I just bought an X6 on adverts for €200, I'm picking it up tomorrow.

    We shall see if its love at first sight :D


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  • #7
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    Everyone's different in their tastes, but the back of the X6 is flimsy as hell, very thin plastic. A new low in build quality for Nokia. The screen is lovely though, but for that price range, you'd expect a body that can withstand a bit of wear and tear\use.


  • #8
    kmart6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,174 ✭✭✭✭kmart6


    Was that not a 6230i you had?!


  • #9
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭dceire


    kmart6 wrote: »
    Was that not a 6230i you had?!

    You are 100% correct, my bad, didn't spot my error there. Its a mighty phone, I bought it off ebay about 5 years back now & it hasn't given me a days trouble. I've stuck my 02 sim in it now & am using it as a second phone, mainly for the purchase of pre-sale tickets.

    I picked up the phone on Friday for €200 off adverts. Overall I'm impressed with the touch screen & the features on offer. The Sat Nav is particularly good. Amalgam, I am completely with you as far as the casing is concerned, it doesn't look like it can take any sort of beating. I had many a mishap with the 6230i & it withstood direct hits from concrete, brick, tar etc., like a champ. I'm just going to have to be more careful & maybe buy a decent cover.


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