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What Now · Jan 12, 2009, 04:40 AM // 04:40

After seeing the absurd prices some phone carries charge as a monthly fee I've decided to remain with a prepaid T-mobile phone. Problem is finding one I like.

Only thing it really needs is a GOOD camera (looking for 2mp) but everything I find comes up as VGA and I was told that was bad.

So suggest a phone or tell me more about this VGA please?

What Now · Jan 12, 2009, 04:49 AM // 04:49

A camera that can magically text message would do too x.x don't actually make calls...just prepaid texts at times...

I pwnd U · Jan 12, 2009, 05:04 AM // 05:04

OR you could get a camera instead of trying to use your phone as a camera. Then just worry about a phone that works.

Unlucky Slayer · Jan 12, 2009, 11:57 AM // 11:57

pwnd wins the thread. That is the correct path of truth you should be going down if all you're worried about is the camera.

Malice Black · Jan 12, 2009, 06:31 PM // 18:31

Nokia 6300 http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6300-1800.php

Stainless steel housing
2mp camera

Top phone for less the £100

Sony Ecrisson K800

3.2mp camera
Easy to use

Also available for less then £100

VGA sucks. The first camera phones released back in 2002-2003 were all VGA. VGA is 0.62mp I believe.

MP doesn't really mean much tbh it's the quality of the sensor that defines the picture. The SE has the best camera in the cheap price range, it still holds it own up against all these 5mp+ phones.

subarucar · Jan 13, 2009, 10:49 AM // 10:49

Just as Pwnd said. Buy a cheap phone that doesnt have any of the useless crap, then buy a camera that fits your needs. May cost a little extra, but well worth it.

Wrath Of Dragons · Jan 14, 2009, 04:34 AM // 04:34

and if you feel like getting a nicer phone without the contract plan, any tmobile sim card should work in any tmobile phone....just buy a full-priced tmobile phone from ebay or something. and VGA is bad. very bad.
The downside of this is you are looking to pay ~250 - 350 bucks, but compared to the contract plan price, this might actually save anyways.
Dont buy a full-price phone from a tmobile store....they will overcharge because they get their money from contracts, not phones. Checking a legit online retailer that sells off-contract phones is a good bet. watch for people selling stolen phones....if its used, try to get the serial number and call it in to tmobile.
Looking for info on a phone, this site has some nice details. Just search for tmobile, or unlocked. (most unlocked phones sold in america are compatible with tmobile....ask your carrier first)
http://www.phonescoop.com/