Should I get an E200?

[Guest GRussell]

Hi,

I currently own an original SPV but the battery now goes flat in about 1-2 hours. A new battery will cost me £40-50.

I have spoken to Orange, who will let me have a E200 for £100 giving me £30 for my old SPV (if I don't tell that the battery is dead).

Is the E200 worth getting at this point in time, or is it about to be replaced by a better model and I should wait for that? (I am a bit out of touch of upcoming phones).

Is there a problem with having the SPV charging daily? As I had mine connected to my Office PC (charging) which could have been the result of the battery dieing after 12 months.

Any help appreciated,

-Graham

[Guest drblow]

This question has been asked several times recently, and a search will bring you loads of results about peoples opinions on the matter.

[Guest SystemicAnomaly]

£100 seems expensive for a contract SPV.

I upgraded my original spv to an E200 for free, however, i did this by asking to be disconnected (orange hate losing customers) and their disconnections department are authorised to give you a good deal (even without trading in your current SPV)

It sounds like you need to upgrade now, so the E200 is a wise choice, unless you do not need the inbuilt cam/bluetooth/wm 2k3 in which case get a reliable Moto Mpx200. The next lot of smartphones look like coming out between Oct and Dec!

[Guest Disco Stu]

There are no SPVs, E100 nor E200, on the Orange website right now so you might have to wait for a bit

[Guest Coucou]

E200 and MPx200 are both available on upgrade section of the website.

[Guest GRussell]

Do the E200 and the MPX200 run the same Smartphone OS?

I thought the E200 ran the newer version, and the MPX200 had the same OS as the original SPV?

-Graham

[Guest Disco Stu]

You're right there Graham.

The 2003 version is better and you get more phone memory with the E200.

I'd recommend the E200 despite its faults although I do think you've been quoted a high price (depending on your circumstances, of course).

[Guest GRussell]

I've been with Orange for 5 or so years I think now. I did think it was a little expensive, but I recently dropped my tarrif to Talk 30 as I don't use it as much as I used to.

I thought that was the reason they were up'ed the price, but I will threaten to leave to see if I can get it any cheaper.

What are the faults you mentioned with the E200? Can't be worse than the original SPV can they?

-Graham

[Guest Disco Stu]

Those faults in full :

http://smartphone.modaco.com/viewtopic.php?t=98883

You could give this thread a quick scan or just browse the E200 section.

Important to keep in mind though is that not everyone has these problems.

I don't have the buzzing ; battery life is fine as I'm used to keeping it in the charger at home and in the office ; the sticky action button is probably caused by my carelessness with the lunchtime satsumas :oops: ...etc

So, you're actually getting it for £70 and losing your old SPV ?

That's not too bad then, in fact it's quite good when you're on Talk30.