Samsung C5220 - replacement for A411???
Submitted: Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 11:09
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ben_gv3
Hiya all seasoned travellers,
I'm looking at getting a new phone which is Telstra Blue Ticked. Now that the A411 is now not being sold anymore, I've noticed the Samsung C5220 which "appears" to be the replacement.
Samsung C5220
Has anyone used this phone before?
It says it has large buttons and large font which is a bonus. It doesn't say whether it has an external antenna connection though.
They are currently being sold by Aus Post for $99.
Reply By: Gronk - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 13:29
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 13:29
This may get a few replies....I was lead to believe that the blue tick phones all had a provision for an external aerial ..and thats why they were promoted as rural phones ??
If I'm wrong, it won't be the 1st time !!!!!!!!! lol
Now for another question I hope will get some replies.....which is the BEST phone for rural reception??? ( with an external aerial )
I'm also looking around for a new phone ( although have no major complaints about my LG550 )
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Follow Up By: DesF - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 15:20
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 15:20
Hi, have had a Nokia 6120 for 2 years ( not officially blue ticked) but it seems to out perform a lot of ones that are, have travelled most of WA most of SA including Outback and QLD and northern NSW and have found very good coverage with Next G. I have not tried an external ariel ( no plug in provision ) but they say they are Ok on a Force Patch cradle.
I use it as a modem for the laptop with a data pack and can get on anywhere there is coverage. even small towns .
Have just got a new Nokia E51 and it seems to be just as good but with longer battery life etc,
Cheers Des.
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