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Good/reliable phone for parents
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Posted by: x6369x

My parents are looking to upgrade their phones, and was wondering what you guys thought of the following:
Nokia 6085
Nokia 6126
Samsung A437

My parents are not much into features, but want a good/reliable "flip-phone" with camera.

Would you guys recommend any other phones besides the ones above for parents who aren't too technical?

Posted by: thraven233

The 6126 has been out longer, and the bugs have probably been worked out. It also has the best camera out of the bunch. Nokia's have always been known to be reliable. 3595 anyone?

I'd say the 6126, just because of the cool button you can push to automatically flip it open :]

Posted by: carnutz503

another one for the 6126.
they're really sturdy and in terms of features, the nicest out of the bunch

Posted by: pdp76

I have the 6126 and thought about getting it for my parents too. What stopped me was that the battery lasts AT MOST 3 days, and that is when I talk about 15-20 min per day, it will last less than 3 days if I talk more than that. I'm ok with it because I am pretty good about charging my phone, but I don't think my parents put charging their phone on their priority list. That made decide against getting it for them. Instead, I got them a RAZR V3 (the older one, not the newest one with 3G) and they are very happy with it. I will admit the menu is much more intuitive on the 6126 though. But if my parents can use a phone, anyone can! And they're ok with the RAZR.

Another phone that I almost got them was the 6085, but since that one was so new at the time and I didn't see too many reviews on it yet, so passed on that one too. But it would have been a great alternative.... the only thing is the screen isn't as clear on that phone as the RAZR.

Posted by: siliconvalley78

I'm for the 6126. I got the same phone for my parents, though all they really use is the camera. Between the 6126 an the A437, get the 6126, the A437 isn't worth it, and I own the A437. Lacks the good BT profiles, like OBEX and Serial, etc. Only has BT Headset and Handsfree.

Pritesh

Posted by: x6369x

THANKS! for all the responses ... looks like it's going to be the 6126.

Posted by: siliconvalley78

Good move.

Pritesh

Posted by: x6369x

$18 upgrade fee on-line?
Is that right?