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Cheap phone for playing spotify while running

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  • 11-01-2017 1:25pm
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    alowe
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭


    I'm hoping someone might have recommendations for perhaps a cheap chinese brand. I'm looking for a device that I can play spotify off-line, but is small, light and easy to store in a pocket while running (I know I can get the belts or armbands, but would still like a small device.) Would also like to be able to give to kids for games / music. Ideally, a 4.5", but max 5". I was looking at the vodafone smart mini 7, but wondering if there's something cheaper. Network is irrelevant, as it won't be used as a phone - only on wifi. Need to be able to get a robust enough case to help prevent screen breakage :-) Ideally, want android 6.0, so as onboard storage is relatively irrelevant, as I can use a SD card. Would prefer 1gb ram too.....

    All suggestions welcome :-)


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    AndersLimpar
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    Look at a cubot. Dirt cheap and work well


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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,718 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    AndersLimpar wrote: »
    Look at a cubot. Dirt cheap and work well

    +1

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E08JN0A?psc=1

    This one doesn't have WiFi, but has bluetooth... & SD card... What is the purpose of needing WiFi? File transfer, or Casting?


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    alowe
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭alowe


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    +1

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01E08JN0A?psc=1

    This one doesn't have WiFi, but has bluetooth... & SD card... What is the purpose of needing WiFi? File transfer, or Casting?

    Wifi is for spotify, to allow the app run in offline mode (and possibly online if in free wifi area).

    Will take a look at cubot. thanks.


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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,718 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    alowe wrote: »
    Wifi is for spotify, to allow the app run in offline mode

    aha, of course...


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    listermint
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    Get as small and light as you can, I have an OLD original Moto G for running which is great, small fast good battery and light.

    just get something second hand and clear it down. I only use it for running and sync to my Bluetooth Jaybird headphones.

    Oh and using map my run and strava with the GPS.


    Cubot is overkill for a jogging device that you wont put a SIM into. spend cheap its pointless buying new.


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    alowe
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭alowe


    listermint wrote: »
    Get as small and light as you can, I have an OLD original Moto G for running which is great, small fast good battery and light.

    just get something second hand and clear it down. I only use it for running and sync to my Bluetooth Jaybird headphones.

    Oh and using map my run and strava with the GPS.


    Cubot is overkill for a jogging device that you wont put a SIM into. spend cheap its pointless buying new.

    I agree - but was going to use it with kids also for brief game-playing when out and about, and to save me carrying a full tablet. Ideally I just want a 4.5" tablet for under €50... but not possible. Cubot on amazon seems to be min €70, so cheaper vodafone payg seems better. All chinese ones I saw in my brief look were much higher end and not worth it for running mp3 player.

    Never thought of my map my run - but good idea. I'm only starting!


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Not as cheap but android wear is brilliant for this ;)


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    alowe
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭alowe


    ED E wrote: »
    Not as cheap but android wear is brilliant for this ;)

    But would I not need to carry my phone with me as no WiFi on the open road....


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    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,335 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    Get a Amazon fire tablet for the kids and a small MP3 player for yourself


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    alowe
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭alowe


    ted1 wrote: »
    Get a Amazon fire tablet for the kids and a small MP3 player for yourself

    Want to play Spotify offline so mp3 player, unless an I touch, isn't of use :-( have a fire tablet too, but with protective kids case takes up a lot more space in handbag than a small phone.


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    alowe wrote: »
    But would I not need to carry my phone with me as no WiFi on the open road....

    Nope, you can cache on the watch (4GB). Bluetooth headphones and a small watch, tracks your heart rate (no GPS except for new models). Its pretty nice.

    (Havent tested it with Spotify, deffo works for Google Music but no reason why not).


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    alowe
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭alowe


    ED E wrote: »
    Nope, you can cache on the watch (4GB). Bluetooth headphones and a small watch, tracks your heart rate (no GPS except for new models). Its pretty nice.

    (Havent tested it with Spotify, deffo works for Google Music but no reason why not).

    Good to know - will take a look. Prob not what i'm after this time, as want something for kids too - but good to know they're progressed a lot more than the basic one I got last year.


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