Mobiles

[Yaya_Tony]

Got a new one the other day, galaxy s5. Chuffed with it. Whilst I was looking though considered my options, and being able to replace the battery seems to be quite rare. For me that's a deal breaker. Why is there this current trend of not being able to do that? It's why I choose the s5 over the s6 or a similarly priced sony or an lg or even an iphone. And, the capably of using an sd card was a factor too so forget Apple. But still. Batteries have a lease of life. If you use them plugged in over time they burn out and die. Why restrict the end user from replacing it? Don't get it.

 

[MCFCTrick]

All about making you renew the phone mate ....

 

[malg]

Built in obsolescence I believe it's called.

 

[CityWest]

You chose wisely mate. Great phone.

 

[Manchester1894]

I'm not too fussed on tech now I'm a skint father of 2 ;) .... but the Microsoft Lumia 640 is f*cking ace for £90 on o2 PAYG if anyone has younguns that want a big phone, big battery and future proof(due Windows 10 Update later this year). Also get office for 1 year.

 

[manimanc]

I got the S6 and have to say it's one of the best phones I've had.
Lots of storage, top camera and comes with a fast charger.
Recommend it if people need a new phone.

 

[blue mash up]

The best new budget phones are going to be the Moto G 3rd Gen 16GB or the new British brand Wileyfox Swift and Storm both running Cyanogen 12.1.

 

[stony]

The best new budget phones are going to be the Moto G 3rd Gen 16GB or the new British brand Wileyfox Swift and Storm both running Cyanogen 12.1.

I'm going to need @Damocles to translate that.

 

[smudgedj]

The best new budget phones are going to be the Moto G 3rd Gen 16GB or the new British brand Wileyfox Swift and Storm both running Cyanogen 12.1.

Or the Oneplus 2 (if you can get an invite)

 

[BimboBob]

The best new budget phones are going to be the Moto G 3rd Gen 16GB or the new British brand Wileyfox Swift and Storm both running Cyanogen 12.1.

The Moto G 3rd Gen is a very good phone. I have the 1st gen, still good, but will change in December.