Hello all! I currently have a Nokia N97, and it is feeling a bit outdated. So it is time to upgrade!
I have already decided I am making the swap to an Android phone (which is why I am here...), but I'm not 100% on the actual model that'll be right for me. There are only a couple of things I'd like and I have a fair idea, but I would like some personal opinions to help me decide.
What I would like in my phone is...
Fast user interface, dependant on the processor etc of course but I don't want to wait too long for something to open for example.
GPS with decent navigation, I am not too worried about voice guided navigation, I just want something which would guide me somewhere pretty accurately. Might be dependant on the different available navigation apps so any opinion on those will be appreciated.
Slide out qwerty keyboard, this is probably the 1 thing I love about my N97 above all else. I can do with a pure touchscreen interface, but the keyboard is a definite preference.
Decent size/weight, as long as it fits in my pocket without pulling my pants down it'll be alright, something around the size and weight of the N97.
And lastly (I think...) a good camera.
My phone will at first generally be used for calling, organising, text/email/instant messaging, Internet surfing, GPS, and taking video/pictures. I plan to of course use the phone to its full extent once I get use to it.
So I have had a look around, and the fairly recently released Motorola Milestone 2 (Droid 2) and HTC Desire Z both looks to be a pretty good phones with what I need and then some. Is there a preference of 1 over the other or is there even other phones that are out/soon to be released that might be better?
And for reference, I am from the UK, planning on changing plans anyway and don't mind importing it so few restrictions from that angle. Long as it can work here of course
I have already decided I am making the swap to an Android phone (which is why I am here...), but I'm not 100% on the actual model that'll be right for me. There are only a couple of things I'd like and I have a fair idea, but I would like some personal opinions to help me decide.
What I would like in my phone is...
Fast user interface, dependant on the processor etc of course but I don't want to wait too long for something to open for example.
GPS with decent navigation, I am not too worried about voice guided navigation, I just want something which would guide me somewhere pretty accurately. Might be dependant on the different available navigation apps so any opinion on those will be appreciated.
Slide out qwerty keyboard, this is probably the 1 thing I love about my N97 above all else. I can do with a pure touchscreen interface, but the keyboard is a definite preference.
Decent size/weight, as long as it fits in my pocket without pulling my pants down it'll be alright, something around the size and weight of the N97.
And lastly (I think...) a good camera.
My phone will at first generally be used for calling, organising, text/email/instant messaging, Internet surfing, GPS, and taking video/pictures. I plan to of course use the phone to its full extent once I get use to it.
So I have had a look around, and the fairly recently released Motorola Milestone 2 (Droid 2) and HTC Desire Z both looks to be a pretty good phones with what I need and then some. Is there a preference of 1 over the other or is there even other phones that are out/soon to be released that might be better?
And for reference, I am from the UK, planning on changing plans anyway and don't mind importing it so few restrictions from that angle. Long as it can work here of course
