OK, a few qualifiers. I'd like a camera, a music player would be nice but don't care about FM radio. Expandable memory is a must. GPRS is a requirement and EDGE would be even better. I'd like to be able to use it for internet on the phone as well as a modem with my laptop for when our phone is down or extremely bad (like now--the buzzing and cracking is so bad dial up barely works).

Being a girl, I'd like something that closes or covers up the keypad as I want to be able to put this phone in my purse without the screen getting damaged or it accidentally dialing someone up because I forgot to lock the keypad. Not too concerned with a trendy look or colors however.

I'd like something reliable that won't break easily.

Is there such a phone out there for me?? Nokia has good phones but aren't well known for good quality flip phones. What about Samsung? Anyone have one of these? Sony have a good flip or slider phone?

OK, a few qualifiers. I'd like a camera, a music player would be nice but don't care about FM radio. Expandable memory is a must. GPRS is a requirement and EDGE would be even better. I'd like to be able to use it for internet on the phone as well as a modem with my laptop for when our phone is down or extremely bad (like now--the buzzing and cracking is so bad dial up barely works).

Being a girl, I'd like something that closes or covers up the keypad as I want to be able to put this phone in my purse without the screen getting damaged or it accidentally dialing someone up because I forgot to lock the keypad. Not too concerned with a trendy look or colors however.

I'd like something reliable that won't break easily.

Is there such a phone out there for me?? Nokia has good phones but aren't well known for good quality flip phones. What about Samsung? Anyone have one of these? Sony have a good flip or slider phone?

I have an i-mobile phone about 8 months old. 128 mb internal memory with an extra card slot for the small memory cards. I have seen thoes small cards go up to 2 gb.

I load my phone up with MP3s. It also has a video recorder/player, FM radio, internet and use as an internet connection etc, etc.

I like i-mobile because they offer about the same as Nokia but a lot less expensive.

They even have one phone that has an 8MB camera on it and another phone has a TV tuner. Find an i-mobile shop and check it out.

sony , nokia, samsung and motorola seem to be the top 4 in thailand. i have the sony 3.2 mega pixel phone, no problems so far.

If the cam needs to take pics.. Get a SE790 and get a see through plastic hard case for 50 baht..

No scratches, great MP3, takes m2 cards up to 2GB, best cam I have seen in a cell..

Samsung slide phones are brilliant - I have a d600 and it works well. (camera/video/mp3) Later models out there too that are similar, just more features.

Hi

Try Nokia N73, comes with 2GB, good camera 3.2 megapixel and good MP3 player, have the N80 as well but not so good.

My hubby has the N70, I prefer a flip or slider phone to the candybar style of most of the N series

N80 is a slider phone, expensive and not so good as N73, open itself in the pocket, go for Samsung then

My hubby has the N70, I prefer a flip or slider phone to the candybar style of most of the N series

Maybe like this one > http://www.tohome.com/product_detail.aspx?..._id=20070100129

Shows GPRS & Edge support. Though camera is a bit on the low res side.

Personally my choice would be the SE k790i but it is also a candy bar model. As for accidentally pressing a call button, it has an automatic lock.

OK, a few qualifiers. I'd like a camera, a music player would be nice but don't care about FM radio. Expandable memory is a must. GPRS is a requirement and EDGE would be even better. I'd like to be able to use it for internet on the phone as well as a modem with my laptop for when our phone is down or extremely bad (like now--the buzzing and cracking is so bad dial up barely works).

Being a girl, I'd like something that closes or covers up the keypad as I want to be able to put this phone in my purse without the screen getting damaged or it accidentally dialing someone up because I forgot to lock the keypad. Not too concerned with a trendy look or colors however.

I'd like something reliable that won't break easily.

Is there such a phone out there for me?? Nokia has good phones but aren't well known for good quality flip phones. What about Samsung? Anyone have one of these? Sony have a good flip or slider phone?

Just got me new NOKIA 6300,well cool,stainless,small,good camera not flip or slide though.....binned me old lg chocolate....

I just got a Samsung SGH-E690. Sweet little flip phone with a good solid feel to it. It has a Edge/GPRS, it's triband, Bluetooth, with a camera, video, MP3 player, FM radio. I bought it in MBK for about 4000 baht and added a 1GB flash memory card. Apparently the latest of the latest phones in that price range. So cutting edge that my European provider doesn't recognize it and won't sell me a ring tone for it that I'd like to have.

I thought I didn't need the FM radio either, but I find myself using it more than I thought I would.

My hubby has the N70, I prefer a flip or slider phone to the candybar style of most of the N series

Maybe like this one > http://www.tohome.com/product_detail.aspx?..._id=20070100129

Shows GPRS & Edge support. Though camera is a bit on the low res side.

Personally my choice would be the SE k790i but it is also a candy bar model. As for accidentally pressing a call button, it has an automatic lock.

automatic lock? in what way? With Nokia you have to push a couple of buttons in order to lock the keypad, which, frankly, I find a tad annoying. Call me lazy

Sony K800i...no contest.

automatic lock? in what way? With Nokia you have to push a couple of buttons in order to lock the keypad, which, frankly, I find a tad annoying. Call me lazy

For the k750i that I have you can either press the * then 'Lock Keys' or you can go to the Settings page and select Automatic Lock and after a few seconds of no key activity will automatic go into Lock Key mode. Nice feature because I carry my phone in my pants pocket.

In regards to the SE auto lock, it's a pretty good feature.

I have a SE P910i (not what you're looking for) an it has an auto lock feature that when i close the flip (after using it as a PDA) it automatically locks the key pad. takes 2 button hits to unlock and i'm back in business or just open up the flip.

My wife used to have an SE S700 and it to had the lock so I assume it's a SE feature.

In the 2 above phones i mentioned the lock had a user variable setting e.g. auto lock after 30 sec of inactivity. You set the time limit throw it in your bag and not worry about pocket/purse dialing somebody.

I don't have any experience with Samsung or LG but in terms or menue system and usability I like SE over Nokia and Moto is crap.

when looking at a phone pay attention to editor reviews and especially user reviews.

Check out cnet.com for reviews, and if it's too new or asian specific try Cnet-Asia

sbk, since you're a girl, don't you also want an oven, a makeup kit, and a 200-channel TV set to go with the phone, camera, GPRS, radio and internet?

I'm just kidding. My male Thai partner gave me his old phone, and I expect to find the chainsaw and the 9-inch spanner in there soon.

Well, everything but the oven

Sbk I would suggest you ask one of those Hi-So young Thai Ladies what they use, they seem to have the knowledge ..

Sbk I would suggest you ask one of those Hi-So young Thai Ladies what they use, they seem to have the knowledge ..

Can't say that I know too many of those on my little island

Besides, do you think they worry about using their phone as a modem?

How about the Motorola Razr? It is a flip top phone, has camera, mp3, video and voice recorder. I am sure it can be used as a modem but I haven't tried it yet. Has a memory slot as well...check it out on the motorola website for full specs. All in all, I am pleased with mine.

Have heard lots of bad reviews of the Razr from guests. I'd say most were unhappy with theirs after a period of time.

Well, off to Samui tomorrow to have a look, don't think I'll buy just yet as my phone isn't quite dead yet