Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: Sara on March 20, 2006, 23:48:19 PM
Post by: Sara on March 20, 2006, 23:48:19 PM
Do you ever find you look at your old gadgets with a yearning to use them?
I have a really sexy Samsung A800 phone, and a Sony Clié SJ22 PDA just sat in my drawer doing nothing - both are beautiful pieces of engineering, however my current phone and my next upgrade do everything these two ever did, and better.
(http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/samsung/a800/pic2.jpg)(http://www.superwarehouse.com/images/products/sony_sj22.jpg)
Despite having the constant want of new gadgets and knowing that my upgrade it going to be proper fun to play with (planning to get the T-Mobile MDA Compact II), I still look at my old bits and pieces with an intense want to use them (the A800 is locked to Orange and the Cliés battery is shot to death), even though I know theyd hack me off within hours if I could. Sigh.
I have a really sexy Samsung A800 phone, and a Sony Clié SJ22 PDA just sat in my drawer doing nothing - both are beautiful pieces of engineering, however my current phone and my next upgrade do everything these two ever did, and better.
(http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/samsung/a800/pic2.jpg)(http://www.superwarehouse.com/images/products/sony_sj22.jpg)
Despite having the constant want of new gadgets and knowing that my upgrade it going to be proper fun to play with (planning to get the T-Mobile MDA Compact II), I still look at my old bits and pieces with an intense want to use them (the A800 is locked to Orange and the Cliés battery is shot to death), even though I know theyd hack me off within hours if I could. Sigh.
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Cypher on March 20, 2006, 23:53:03 PM
Post by: Cypher on March 20, 2006, 23:53:03 PM
Tbh, when I think phone, this allways comes to mind.
(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/Nokia_3310.jpg)
Nokia 3310. Pretty much bomb proof also.
Ive still got my first phone a siemens C45 in a draw. Just has a cracked LCD screen. That was from when I was glad i still had it when my T610 had to go in for warranty covered repair.
(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/Nokia_3310.jpg)
Nokia 3310. Pretty much bomb proof also.
Ive still got my first phone a siemens C45 in a draw. Just has a cracked LCD screen. That was from when I was glad i still had it when my T610 had to go in for warranty covered repair.
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: maximusotter on March 20, 2006, 23:56:31 PM
Post by: maximusotter on March 20, 2006, 23:56:31 PM
Its pretty cool how they got Michaelangelo to do the screen for the Nokia.
Is that the Sistene model?
/gets hat.
Is that the Sistene model?
/gets hat.
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: bear on March 20, 2006, 23:56:32 PM
Post by: bear on March 20, 2006, 23:56:32 PM
I loved my Nokia 7110 :)
(http://europe.nokia.com/pics/phones/phone_models/7110_mainpage_s1.jpg)
(http://europe.nokia.com/pics/phones/phone_models/7110_mainpage_s1.jpg)
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 20, 2006, 23:57:35 PM
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on March 20, 2006, 23:57:35 PM
I loved my Sony J5
(http://www.mobiles.co.uk/images/sony_j5e.jpg)
The first phone to support audio ringtones! :wub: [wheres the wub smilie :shock:]
(http://www.mobiles.co.uk/images/sony_j5e.jpg)
The first phone to support audio ringtones! :wub: [wheres the wub smilie :shock:]
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on March 20, 2006, 23:59:22 PM
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on March 20, 2006, 23:59:22 PM
Quote from: bearI loved my Nokia 7110 :)
(Image removed from quote.)
Ah... matrix style :)
My dad used to have one.
I personally get urges to play my binatone (pong) machine, and my frogger thingy console (think it was called a maxivision?). Oh and urges to build computers from spare old gear, and urges to use my older mobile phones purely to see if they saved any numbers or texts :D I think one of my old ones has quite a few NSFPTS (not safe for parents to see) texts. :D lol
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: Cypher on March 21, 2006, 00:01:32 AM
Post by: Cypher on March 21, 2006, 00:01:32 AM
Quote from: M3ta7h3adAh... matrix style :)
Youll want one of these then. :)
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/samsung-matrix-en.shtml
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Sweenster on March 21, 2006, 00:01:48 AM
Post by: Sweenster on March 21, 2006, 00:01:48 AM
I have a k700i somewhere in my room, not needed now i got a k750i
k700i is still better than the majority of the phones on the market
i also have an old md walkman, only a couple of years old but since i got an mp3 it just isnt needed, one of the nice bits of tech i have come across
got all sorts of consoles at home that i love but it is just awkward to play them, finding and connecting them for a quick play is a nightmare
k700i is still better than the majority of the phones on the market
i also have an old md walkman, only a couple of years old but since i got an mp3 it just isnt needed, one of the nice bits of tech i have come across
got all sorts of consoles at home that i love but it is just awkward to play them, finding and connecting them for a quick play is a nightmare
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Sara on March 21, 2006, 00:05:43 AM
Post by: Sara on March 21, 2006, 00:05:43 AM
I forgot to mention my A800 has the best Dr Who ringtone I have every known on it, plus some other brilliant-sounding ones, with no way to transfer them to any other phone, or even listen to them. Sigh!
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: Goblin on March 21, 2006, 00:10:20 AM
Post by: Goblin on March 21, 2006, 00:10:20 AM
OK, time to get geeky. The Nokia 7110 was released after The Matrix because everyone wanted a cool phone that sprung open when you pressed the button (including me - still have it too). The actual phones in The Matrix were modified Nokia 8110s, which originally had a manual slide. They added the "ching" opening for the film.
Im pretty sure the 7110 was that pealescent metallic green as a nod to the filters used throughout the film.
Naughtily hotlinked image:
(http://www.mobile-channel.com/~kennyli/Photo/7110_8110_3810_a.JPG)
Goblin
Im pretty sure the 7110 was that pealescent metallic green as a nod to the filters used throughout the film.
Naughtily hotlinked image:
(http://www.mobile-channel.com/~kennyli/Photo/7110_8110_3810_a.JPG)
Goblin
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Mongoose on March 21, 2006, 00:12:40 AM
Post by: Mongoose on March 21, 2006, 00:12:40 AM
Sara, your "Old" Clie is rather newer than my "new" Palm IIIxe!
only difference, the IIIxe uses AAA batteries, no in built Li-Ion 3year time limit.
only difference, the IIIxe uses AAA batteries, no in built Li-Ion 3year time limit.
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: funkychicken9000 on March 21, 2006, 00:42:58 AM
Post by: funkychicken9000 on March 21, 2006, 00:42:58 AM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeI loved my Sony J5
(Image removed from quote.)
The first phone to support audio ringtones! :wub: [wheres the wub smilie :shock:]
Banging phone, that was my first one. My new T-Mobile MDA Compact II arrives tomorrow, so my phone history will look like:
8)
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on March 21, 2006, 02:05:14 AM
Post by: M3ta7h3ad on March 21, 2006, 02:05:14 AM
My phone history is as follows.
(http://images.ciao.com/ifr/images/products/normal/111/product-70111.jpg)(http://desc.allshops.ru/images/18239.jpg)(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/nokia_5510.jpg)(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/NOKIA_8310.jpg)
(http://www.phonecontent.com/bm/moxiepix/a177.jpg)(http://www.twenty4.org/wp-content/K700i.png)(http://www.mobiles-actus.com/photos/telephone/205x268/sony-ericsson-w550i-1.jpg)
1. Motorola C520
2. Sony Ericsson T20e
3. Nokia 5510
4. Nokia 8310
5. Sony Ericsson T610
6. Sony Ericsson K700i
7. Sony Ericsson W550i
Even went to the length of making sure I got the right colour in the pics :) those are my exact phones including colouring :D lol.
(http://images.ciao.com/ifr/images/products/normal/111/product-70111.jpg)(http://desc.allshops.ru/images/18239.jpg)(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/nokia_5510.jpg)(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/NOKIA_8310.jpg)
(http://www.phonecontent.com/bm/moxiepix/a177.jpg)(http://www.twenty4.org/wp-content/K700i.png)(http://www.mobiles-actus.com/photos/telephone/205x268/sony-ericsson-w550i-1.jpg)
1. Motorola C520
2. Sony Ericsson T20e
3. Nokia 5510
4. Nokia 8310
5. Sony Ericsson T610
6. Sony Ericsson K700i
7. Sony Ericsson W550i
Even went to the length of making sure I got the right colour in the pics :) those are my exact phones including colouring :D lol.
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Serious on March 21, 2006, 02:31:34 AM
Post by: Serious on March 21, 2006, 02:31:34 AM
Quote from: CypherTbh, when I think phone, this allways comes to mind.
(Image removed from quote.)
Nokia 3310. Pretty much bomb proof also.
Im using one ATM, got a pair of new batteries for a Ã,£1 each at Tescos.
Quote from: MongooseSara, your "Old" Clie is rather newer than my "new" Palm IIIxe!I have both a IIIe and a Clie, the latter has a *much* higher resolution screen, often this causes problems with programs. You should also be able to use rechargeable AAA batteries in any III.
only difference, the IIIxe uses AAA batteries, no in built Li-Ion 3year time limit.
Title: Those were the days...
Post by: dogbert on March 21, 2006, 03:18:48 AM
Post by: dogbert on March 21, 2006, 03:18:48 AM
(http://www.executivetools.co.uk/images_products/mobilephones/6210copy.jpg)
This superb phone did me proud for more than 5 years before it got dropped one too many times and started switching off mid conversation.
Nokia 6210 (Mine was the Orange 6210e) :roll: 8)
This superb phone did me proud for more than 5 years before it got dropped one too many times and started switching off mid conversation.
Nokia 6210 (Mine was the Orange 6210e) :roll: 8)
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Brodieman on March 21, 2006, 08:58:24 AM
Post by: Brodieman on March 21, 2006, 08:58:24 AM
Well my phone history looks a little like this
Out of all those phones, i had 6 x 6210s due to faults, but it was a great phone! There was another one between the 6210 and the E700... some type of motorola.. but i cant remember what it was... it really was THAT good.
Out of all those phones, i had 6 x 6210s due to faults, but it was a great phone! There was another one between the 6210 and the E700... some type of motorola.. but i cant remember what it was... it really was THAT good.
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: Christopher Monkey on March 21, 2006, 10:11:21 AM
Post by: Christopher Monkey on March 21, 2006, 10:11:21 AM
Ihad a carp Vodaphone fone, then a nokia 5110, 3110, 6210, k700i, k750i
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Sara on March 21, 2006, 10:31:23 AM
Post by: Sara on March 21, 2006, 10:31:23 AM
Quote from: funkychicken9000Banging phone, that was my first one. My new T-Mobile MDA Compact II arrives tomorrow, so my phone history will look like:
(Image removed from quote.)
8)
Ooooh youre getting the phone I want next (MDA Compact II) - can you give your opinions on it after a few days use? :)
And theres lot of cool retro phonage going on, wish I didnt look at my old stuff and think of the money I paid to get them :S
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Jaimz on March 21, 2006, 12:14:07 PM
Post by: Jaimz on March 21, 2006, 12:14:07 PM
My phone history is along the lines of:
(http://www.contactbox.co.uk/mobiles/cd930e.jpg)
Motorola cd930e
(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/Nokia_3310.jpg)
Nokia 3310
(http://www.mobilais.lv/pics/29.jpg)
Nokia 3330
(http://www.uk-buyingguide.co.uk/nokia_5100.jpg)
Nokia 5100
(http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/reviews/wayfinder/Nokia-6600-wayfinder.jpg)
Nokia 6600
Currently:
(http://shop2.o2online.de/o2/shop/assets/bilder/produkte/sony-ericsson/sony-ericsson-k750i-4510-080027-00-big-bild,property=OnlineBild.jpg)
Sony Ericsson K750i
Looking at replacing it with:
(http://www.zdnet.de/i/news/200503/o2_xda_mini_s.jpg)
o2 XDA Mini S
Jaimz :rock:
(http://www.contactbox.co.uk/mobiles/cd930e.jpg)
Motorola cd930e
(http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/Nokia_3310.jpg)
Nokia 3310
(http://www.mobilais.lv/pics/29.jpg)
Nokia 3330
(http://www.uk-buyingguide.co.uk/nokia_5100.jpg)
Nokia 5100
(http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/reviews/wayfinder/Nokia-6600-wayfinder.jpg)
Nokia 6600
Currently:
(http://shop2.o2online.de/o2/shop/assets/bilder/produkte/sony-ericsson/sony-ericsson-k750i-4510-080027-00-big-bild,property=OnlineBild.jpg)
Sony Ericsson K750i
Looking at replacing it with:
(http://www.zdnet.de/i/news/200503/o2_xda_mini_s.jpg)
o2 XDA Mini S
Jaimz :rock:
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Badabing on March 21, 2006, 12:49:27 PM
Post by: Badabing on March 21, 2006, 12:49:27 PM
Interesting...
I used to be a real geek when it came to stuff like mobiles, computers, tvs etc. then one day, i just thought, "i am spending insane amounts on this stuff and it doesnt really help or improve my life!!" a little notebook and my Samsung d600 (which was free) are all that i need - keep it simple is my motto now... makes life much easier and costs me nothing...
I used to be a real geek when it came to stuff like mobiles, computers, tvs etc. then one day, i just thought, "i am spending insane amounts on this stuff and it doesnt really help or improve my life!!" a little notebook and my Samsung d600 (which was free) are all that i need - keep it simple is my motto now... makes life much easier and costs me nothing...
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: Poison_UK on March 21, 2006, 13:03:40 PM
Post by: Poison_UK on March 21, 2006, 13:03:40 PM
NGage was propebly my longest lasting phone then the 3310 and 3330 all good phones all nokia :) Got a 6230 now and im not that impressed want a o2 PDA anyway so need to look into that..
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Mongoose on March 21, 2006, 15:15:50 PM
Post by: Mongoose on March 21, 2006, 15:15:50 PM
Quote from: SeriousI have both a IIIe and a Clie, the latter has a *much* higher resolution screen, often this causes problems with programs. You should also be able to use rechargeable AAA batteries in any III.
indeed you can and I do, my point was that while Saras Clies battery has gone the way of all Li-Ion batteries after a couple of years, my trusty IIIxe will continue to live until something important breaks.
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: cranium on March 21, 2006, 16:31:41 PM
Post by: cranium on March 21, 2006, 16:31:41 PM
my phone history goes something like this.....
(http://images.ciao.com/ifr/images/products/normal/111/product-70111.jpg) (http://desc.allshops.ru/images/18239.jpg)
and my current phone....
(http://www.sotaweek.ru/phones/cat/imgs/nokia3410.jpg)
appologies for the pic size
(http://images.ciao.com/ifr/images/products/normal/111/product-70111.jpg) (http://desc.allshops.ru/images/18239.jpg)
and my current phone....
(http://www.sotaweek.ru/phones/cat/imgs/nokia3410.jpg)
appologies for the pic size
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: funkychicken9000 on March 26, 2006, 20:34:13 PM
Post by: funkychicken9000 on March 26, 2006, 20:34:13 PM
Quote from: SaraQuote from: funkychicken9000Banging phone, that was my first one. My new T-Mobile MDA Compact II arrives tomorrow, so my phone history will look like:
(Image removed from quote.)
8)
Ooooh youre getting the phone I want next (MDA Compact II) - can you give your opinions on it after a few days use? :)
Its nice. I got it free on flext 25, suits me quite well but you miss a numberpad more than youd think. Standard SD slot is nice, but Ive heard that SDIO Wifi cards dont work in it.
Sizewise its wicked though, and having WMP10 is cool :D
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: knighty on March 26, 2006, 20:44:23 PM
Post by: knighty on March 26, 2006, 20:44:23 PM
Ive got a motorola V3 (the skinny one)
and Id bin it in a second if I could find a new samsung T100 !
loved mine, but started turing itself off etc.. :(
and Id bin it in a second if I could find a new samsung T100 !
loved mine, but started turing itself off etc.. :(
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Serious on March 26, 2006, 20:45:08 PM
Post by: Serious on March 26, 2006, 20:45:08 PM
Quote from: craniumand my current phone....
(Image removed from quote.)
appologies for the pic size
As with 3310s the 3410 is very dependable and you can get replacement covers for it cheaply.
I used to have one with kittens on...
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: knighty on March 26, 2006, 20:53:46 PM
Post by: knighty on March 26, 2006, 20:53:46 PM
i liked my 3310, only my keys etc.. kept phoning people while it was in my pocket :( (even with the keys locked)
Title: Longing for the old days?
Post by: Serious on March 26, 2006, 21:01:56 PM
Post by: Serious on March 26, 2006, 21:01:56 PM
Quote from: Alani liked my 3310, only my keys etc.. kept phoning people while it was in my pocket :( (even with the keys locked)
Mine didnt do that but I had problems remembering to lock it so bought a Sony clamshell - presently defunct :( and I cant find the 3410 so Im using a 3310 :/
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: Smugs on March 26, 2006, 21:34:51 PM
Post by: Smugs on March 26, 2006, 21:34:51 PM
The only mobile Ive ever had was the Philips C12 I never bothered with another after the battery died.
Is there something wrong with me?
Is there something wrong with me?
Title: Re:Longing for the old days?
Post by: soopahfly on March 26, 2006, 23:19:51 PM
Post by: soopahfly on March 26, 2006, 23:19:51 PM
Ive had far too many phones to post them all, Im guessing around 15+
Ive had Alcatels, Sagems, Motorolas, Nokias, Panasonics, Sonys, Ericssons, SEs and currently my HTCs.
And out of all that lot, the Windows Smartphones are my fave. Ive had 2 so far, and looking at getting my 3rd.
Ive had Alcatels, Sagems, Motorolas, Nokias, Panasonics, Sonys, Ericssons, SEs and currently my HTCs.
And out of all that lot, the Windows Smartphones are my fave. Ive had 2 so far, and looking at getting my 3rd.