A Potential Android Qwerty Phone

[mattcee90]

Hey guys, Im currently looking to buy an Android phone with a qwerty keyboard (preferably a slider) however, on a budget.

My budget is

 

[Usta]

If I were you, I'd get Desire Z, but Milestone is still a good alternative.

 

[mattcee90]

A desire Z costs

 

[Usta]

For a low budget, I'm afraid you will not get something good.
There is also Samsung Galaxy 551, but it has a terribly low screen resolution (240 x 400). Probably, a bit better is LG GW620.

 

[mattcee90]

I dont mind if its not the latest, high end model, there are a few things I look for in a budget phone.

-Android (Obviously!) 2.2 compatability preferably, but 2.1 will do if no other option
-Capacitive screen with multitouch support
-Wifi
-qwerty keyboard

Theres plenty to choose from with the top 3, but its hard finding a cheaper model with a qwerty, like I say, the Milestone is the closest I can find in my price range, but I would have to update it to 2.2 so it wouldnt be optimized for it.

 

[Usta]

In that case, your best choice is probably the Milestone. It has been very popular, so you will get help in the future if you need. Also, it is supported by custom ROMs, so you can even put an Android v2.3 on it (via CyanogenMod).