Hello,
I am just about to get my first smartphone. Initially I was interested in HTC Desire HD, but found in too large. Then I can across the Orange San Francisco and realized that it offers most of what I need for much less money. I realized that as it is going to be the first one for me - it could be a wise decision to spend 300 Euro less.
So - I have read a few reviews and I am aware of some of the deficiencies like camera and video and bit weaker CPU than current standard. Most relevant features seem to be there.
What I want from the phone:
- phone, calendar, internet, mails, contact, watch a video here and then, play some music
I am located in Germany - so I would be buying the phone from UK via eBay (probably), SIM unlocked of course.
My questions:
1) Are there any differences between ZTE Racer and the Orange San Francisco?
2) What are to your opinion weak points of the phone?
3) As I am not able to buy one in Gemrnay, which of the following options would you choose?
a) SIM unlocked with the Android 2.1
b) SIM unlocked and de-branded with the Android 2.1
c) SIM unlocked, de-branded, with Android 2.2
I guess that once the phone would be bought this way I do not have much of a warranty anyhow, so I could get it updated to 2.2.
4) I know that OLED display was recently replaced with TFT. I still seem to be able to find a few OLED models, but they cost some 40 - 50 euro more. Is ti worth it? All these would come SIM unlocked but with the 2.1 Android.
Can the OLED version still be bought from some UK online shops?
I am just about to get my first smartphone. Initially I was interested in HTC Desire HD, but found in too large. Then I can across the Orange San Francisco and realized that it offers most of what I need for much less money. I realized that as it is going to be the first one for me - it could be a wise decision to spend 300 Euro less.
So - I have read a few reviews and I am aware of some of the deficiencies like camera and video and bit weaker CPU than current standard. Most relevant features seem to be there.
What I want from the phone:
- phone, calendar, internet, mails, contact, watch a video here and then, play some music
I am located in Germany - so I would be buying the phone from UK via eBay (probably), SIM unlocked of course.
My questions:
1) Are there any differences between ZTE Racer and the Orange San Francisco?
2) What are to your opinion weak points of the phone?
3) As I am not able to buy one in Gemrnay, which of the following options would you choose?
a) SIM unlocked with the Android 2.1
b) SIM unlocked and de-branded with the Android 2.1
c) SIM unlocked, de-branded, with Android 2.2
I guess that once the phone would be bought this way I do not have much of a warranty anyhow, so I could get it updated to 2.2.
4) I know that OLED display was recently replaced with TFT. I still seem to be able to find a few OLED models, but they cost some 40 - 50 euro more. Is ti worth it? All these would come SIM unlocked but with the 2.1 Android.
Can the OLED version still be bought from some UK online shops?