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recommend a phone for basic texting and browsing on speakout
February 26, 2011
2:52 pm
kenwood
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I am looking to replace an old candy bar phone with a better one for texting, checking emails and basic browsing for hopefully under 200. I have been browsing the threads here but the # of choices out there is overwhelming. From what I have gather, it looks like the nokia e71 and iphone 3g? What are some other viable options?

February 26, 2011
4:24 pm
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The Nokia C3 is about $75, and would certainly do what you need. I own a Nokia E71, and I love it. You can get used ones for about $150 on Kijiji. The Nokia E63 is also good, it is an E71 without GPS and a lesser quality camera. I do not use an Iphone, so I cannot comment.

February 27, 2011
1:21 pm
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The nokia c3 does sound like a viable option. I read that Speakout uses rogers' network, does that mean I can use a rogers locked c3 for speakout?

February 27, 2011
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Yes.

February 28, 2011
6:48 pm
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I notice that walmart is selling this nokia c3 phone for 60, but locked to at&t. Will it work on SO network after unlocking?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/AT-T.....e/15140306

February 28, 2011
7:27 pm
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An unlocked AT&T C3 should work with Speakout. You can get Rogers C3 phones for about the same price, and you do not have to have it unlocked.

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