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Buying an unlocked phone
saint2e
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Hello all,
I'm moving back to Canada from the UK soon, and so I'm going to need to get a new cell phone. I currently have a blackberry with the company I work for, so I can't take that with me.
Now, I'd ideally like the Sony Ericsson w810i, but I notice that:
a) Only Rogers Wireless (Canadian Cell phone provider) seems to offer this phone
and
b) I can find it cheaper, unlocked, on Ebay
Now, I've never done anything like this before, but if I buy it unlocked on Ebay, do I just stroll into Rogers Wireless and have them provide a SIM Card for me? I'm not entirely sure how this works out.
Secondary topic: anyone have any experiences with the w810i? I really want a decent phone with camera/mp3/bluetooth, so this seems to suit me well.
I'm moving back to Canada from the UK soon, and so I'm going to need to get a new cell phone. I currently have a blackberry with the company I work for, so I can't take that with me.
Now, I'd ideally like the Sony Ericsson w810i, but I notice that:
a) Only Rogers Wireless (Canadian Cell phone provider) seems to offer this phone
and
b) I can find it cheaper, unlocked, on Ebay
Now, I've never done anything like this before, but if I buy it unlocked on Ebay, do I just stroll into Rogers Wireless and have them provide a SIM Card for me? I'm not entirely sure how this works out.
Secondary topic: anyone have any experiences with the w810i? I really want a decent phone with camera/mp3/bluetooth, so this seems to suit me well.
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I don't use the bluetooth, but:
-Buttons are raised and slightly separated... awesome for typing.
-Battery life is fantastic.
-Camera is awesome if used in good lighting (built in AF).
-At 'fine' setting video is sufficient (obviously not 'great', but it's not awful... again in decent lighting, with a
steady hand, 'good' video is available).
-Bright, clear display.
-Pretty good built in music software... only problem is sometimes it takes a couple of extra keystrokes to do simple things.
-Offered in white! Looks fantastic if you like to try being daringly stylish. I have black and am pleased with the looks.
-Uses Memory Stick Duo. 2GB chips are easily grabbed for 60 bucks or less.
I sell phones and i might be able to suggest one with a price range.
As for the phone itself, I'm looking to spend around $250CAD/$230USD