Cheapest Android handset

synic · 26th December 2010, 5:09 PM

Been watching a few of the threads here and just wanted a cheap android handset recommendation. ie:

Android capable (obviously)... so 3g min or 4g but not really an issue.
Camera (bigger MP the better but am on a budget.
Outright purchase preferred cause I probably won't use it much, just want one to play with till the novelty wears off.
Don't like sliders or clamshells.

If anyone feels like flaming and saying 'use the sEEErch FuNKtion, please just cut me some slack and give me a link. There are thousands of posts here and Google's giving me the sh*ts...

EDIT:

This could even be a WTB (Wanted To Buy) thread but I don't know what to really look for yet. But, hey, I want an Android Handset for those that are interested.

Thanks.

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hak · 26th December 2010, 5:12 PM

yes i would like to flame you lol

it was only 2 posts below yours

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=914494

3G (or NextG) is the best technology available in australia today.

synic · 26th December 2010, 5:15 PM

yeah, I saw that and looks good but, ah, er, price was a bit scary.

Liked the look of the HTC, but, ah, er, price is a bit scary.

sanjay · 26th December 2010, 6:03 PM

if $159 is too much for you then you cannot afford android.

Clem · 26th December 2010, 8:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

if $159 is too much for you then you cannot afford android.

What he said...if we had to explain...you would'nt understand!

synic · 26th December 2010, 8:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

if $159 is too much for you then you cannot afford android.

Yeah, that was what I was thinking, but I didn't realise that it was only $159, new?

I was thinking 2nd hand too. But I just wanted some recommendations for a good cheap Android to muck around with.

Zee · 26th December 2010, 8:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjay

if $159 is too much for you then you cannot afford android.

That's on a plan right? Or is that outright? Otherwise, where do I find one at that price?

The Motorola XT5 is $299 outright,and I thought it was lower specced than the Desire...

Z...

BuuBox · 26th December 2010, 8:52 PM

The U8150 is $159 on prepaid and locked or $199 outright and unlocked.

Look on the DSE website. You aren't going to get any better for the price (at least new).

Zee · 26th December 2010, 8:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuuBox

The U8150 is $159 on prepaid and locked or $199 outright and unlocked.

Look on the DSE website. You aren't going to get any better for the price (at least new).

Aaahh.. sorry, from the way the posts were going, it seemed like $159 for the HTC Desire...

Z...

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