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Title: best phone for window cleaners
Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 06:33:31 pm
what you think best phone for window cleaners iphone or blackberry??
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Post by: Frankybadboy on December 15, 2011, 06:34:57 pm
htc
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Post by: YWCS on December 15, 2011, 06:39:10 pm
htc
+1

do we have different requirements to other users?
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 06:40:26 pm
what is htc like?
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Post by: YWCS on December 15, 2011, 06:50:50 pm
i have a htc hd2 its 2 and a hlf years old and is still as good as an iphone (unless you're an apple fanboy). I have put android on it rather than windows mobile though.
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Post by: EandM on December 15, 2011, 06:52:07 pm
what is htc like?

Excellent devices - lousy telephones
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 06:54:18 pm
what htc like for emails??
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Post by: EandM on December 15, 2011, 07:00:03 pm
what htc like for emails??

Fine. Fine for most things except actually talking to people on the phone due to the lousy quality hardware. My HD2 improved when I ditched Windows Mobile for Android but is still pretty poor in comparison to all the other phones I've had. Can't fault it as a device though.
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 07:04:42 pm
i got a iphone 3 gs at the mo batt keeps going nd that but need a good phone for work and that i have a lot of calls and txts, emails a day plus my family too on the same phone..
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Post by: king marko on December 15, 2011, 07:10:41 pm
I've got two phones - I made the mistake of using my iPhone and getting it wet last winter so now I've got a cheapo Sony Ericsson off eBay for work
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 07:14:43 pm
i like iphones thou good phone when working  good.
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Post by: LWC on December 15, 2011, 07:16:23 pm
Blackberry for me, brilliant for emails, just like texting.
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Post by: Pope vader on December 15, 2011, 07:17:54 pm
£10 pay as you go, that you wont cry over if dropped and breaks
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Post by: EandM on December 15, 2011, 07:20:04 pm
What's the call quality like on the iphone?
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Post by: king marko on December 15, 2011, 07:22:50 pm
Totally agree chap but my iPhone wasn't covered if it got damaged by water - an expensive lesson !
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 07:24:45 pm
its good when u are out and about, am  happy with it.just looking what new phone to get next been looking at iphone 4s and blackberrys and same htc
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Post by: Ian101 on December 15, 2011, 07:31:19 pm
Got Blackberry Bold at moment had em for years but contract up in Feb so gonna look at the new Razor
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Post by: dazmond on December 15, 2011, 07:32:32 pm
HTC desire.cost me £300  on pay and go though!!

great screen resolution.good for emails esp when ive ordered some new cleaning gear.camera superb!its a bit jumpy when flicking about sometimes though.no problem with the phone calls!works fine!!

i have a protective skin cover for it when out working! ;) ;D ;D
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Post by: colin purewater on December 15, 2011, 07:32:59 pm
iPhone all the way I dont  even use my laptop any more
Just buy a propa good cover for it and I'll have no prob
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 07:36:15 pm
good phones Colin what one u got mate
iPhone all the way I dont  even use my laptop any more
Just buy a propa good cover for it and I'll have no prob
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Post by: Peter Fogwill on December 15, 2011, 08:10:01 pm
iPhone definitely, I had a blackberry storm last time and I hated it, now I wouldn't have any other phone than the iPhone.

Peter
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Post by: A@R WINDOWCLEANING on December 15, 2011, 08:10:35 pm
Galaxy s 2 for me just as good as I phone
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Post by: robby1 on December 15, 2011, 08:28:53 pm
Jcb  ;D
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Post by: sean84 on December 15, 2011, 08:30:03 pm
iPhone 4s.
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Post by: Blue Frog Systems on December 15, 2011, 08:31:19 pm
Dropped to Blackberrys in water in the past 6 weeks .... back on a 5yr old one now till feb .... STUFF mag has a review of the top 4 smartphones from the big 4.

Personally ive had Blackberrys for the past 5yrs ... i like them and think i will go with the new 9900 Bold as it has a touch screen and full qwerty
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 15, 2011, 08:33:41 pm
going to get next a iphone 4s
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Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on December 15, 2011, 10:34:58 pm
iphone 4s  ;)
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Post by: stuart mc on December 15, 2011, 10:51:08 pm
I have tried a few phones for window cleaning, but they are rubbish as an applicator, rubbish as a squegie, and no good for cills, so I will stick to my tools and wfp thanks

























ok on a serious note as long as it goes ring ring, and I can answer that will do for me
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Post by: AS Window Cleaning on December 16, 2011, 05:33:07 am
HTC desire on android. very pleased all round. usual battery life issues all start phones have now.

only trouble is trying to answer touch screen with gloves on don't work. nice does anything wet, like your tongue (now there's a mental image for ya!). chin works fine tho!
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Post by: Londoner on December 16, 2011, 07:08:52 am
Cheap Nockia about 5 years old. Not one of those "my dick phones bigger than yours" type of window cleaners. When I am working I don't want to be receiving emails etc
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Post by: Frankybadboy on December 16, 2011, 07:27:44 am
Cheap Nockia about 5 years old. Not one of those "my dick phones bigger than yours" type of window cleaners. When I am working I don't want to be receiving emails etc
vince the benefit of rec emails on the job are that there could be for a job and your in the area saving time,etc

had this many atime. ;)
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Post by: Window Washers on December 16, 2011, 08:12:07 am
iPhone 4s.
Agree great phone  ;)
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Post by: H S and Son on December 16, 2011, 08:16:08 am
what htc like for emails??

Fine. Fine for most things except actually talking to people on the phone due to the lousy quality hardware. My HD2 improved when I ditched Windows Mobile for Android but is still pretty poor in comparison to all the other phones I've had. Can't fault it as a device though.

Right in thinking as a phone its crap?
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Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on December 16, 2011, 08:27:37 am
Cheap Nockia about 5 years old. Not one of those "my dick phones bigger than yours" type of window cleaners. When I am working I don't want to be receiving emails etc

Ditto

A proper phone with a hard keypad is what's best for work!!  Had a touch screen & hated it, especially for work!! You'll waste more time with a touchscreen phone as there is no "feel" with it, you MUST stand/sit still & concentrate to do even the most basic operation with it! Never again.

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Post by: Window Washers on December 16, 2011, 08:29:20 am
Cheap Nockia about 5 years old. Not one of those "my dick phones bigger than yours" type of window cleaners. When I am working I don't want to be receiving emails etc

Ditto

A proper phone with a hard keypad is what's best for work!!  Had a touch screen & hated it, especially for work!! You'll waste more time with a touchscreen phone as there is no "feel" with it, you MUST stand/sit still & concentrate to do even the most basic operation with it! Never again.


I just talk to siri and it does what I need  ;)
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Post by: YWCS on December 16, 2011, 09:17:21 am
I just talk to siri and it does what I need  ;)

unless you happen to clean at an abortion clinic and need directions  ;D
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Post by: g.brookes on December 16, 2011, 01:38:22 pm
blackberry i'd say.  ive dropped it loads and not a scratch whereas my girlfriend has dropped her iphone loads and its falling apart.  much easier to press buttons with cold/wet hand than tap on a screen, plus if your customers see you playing around with an iphone they may well think theyre paying you too much!
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 16, 2011, 01:47:50 pm
what blackberry u got g.brookes.
blackberry i'd say.  ive dropped it loads and not a scratch whereas my girlfriend has dropped her iphone loads and its falling apart.  much easier to press buttons with cold/wet hand than tap on a screen, plus if your customers see you playing around with an iphone they may well think theyre paying you too much!
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Post by: S.A.J on December 16, 2011, 01:54:59 pm
iphone 4s for me too (this is my first smart phone)

Had mine for a few weeks now and love it.

But it is wrapped up in a nice and bulky case for its own protection  ;D
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 16, 2011, 04:30:20 pm
s.a.j nice phones i been to o2 today they not got any in the shop to monday so i get my then cant wait  :)
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Post by: CleartechLee on December 16, 2011, 04:45:52 pm
If your not getting one on contract get it from an apple store as its unlocked to all networks then but £500+

Great phone love mine to bits
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Post by: Robert hawes on December 16, 2011, 05:01:22 pm
i was looking at apple from them i go  shopping tomz there,
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Post by: dmlservices on December 16, 2011, 08:43:02 pm
iPhone for me, have a Samsung tough phone as well, waterproof and shock proof, but texting is a  pain on it , like going back 10 yrs.


Daz
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Post by: EandM on December 16, 2011, 10:46:27 pm
what htc like for emails??

Fine. Fine for most things except actually talking to people on the phone due to the lousy quality hardware. My HD2 improved when I ditched Windows Mobile for Android but is still pretty poor in comparison to all the other phones I've had. Can't fault it as a device though.

Right in thinking as a phone its crap?



Pretty much yes. I sent it back on day 1 as the audio call quality was dreadful - very loud and very distorted and the speaker phone was unusable at anything above 20% volume. If you turned them down they were simply quieter and very distorted. I ended up having six of them in the first year, an argument with the supplier, T-Mobile not being prepared to help because I didn't buy it directly off them, and HTC who refused to admit there was a problem with the design but a fix would be available soon they just didn't know when. Eventually got fed up and replace the Windows 6.5 with Android 2.2 and I must say it's better but still not very good. I have an LG A133 that I bought on ebay for £16 = miles better. HTC Android is great to use, does emails well, net browsing good, syncs really well with my work programs and Outlook calendar / gmail sync is great too. Just a pity about the phone, which I seem to be alone in thinking is the whole point.
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Post by: colley614 on December 17, 2011, 01:15:55 am
Iphone for me. I dropped an iphone 4 in water the other day. Put it on the radiator in a bowl of rice as they tell you to then charged it after 24 hours and it fired up first time. Its in the repair shop atm getting a new screen so I'm back to the Iphone 3GS. I think the ihpones are great. Calling, texting, emailing and internet are easy to use. Oh and a bloke I know tells me you can check your van tracker software from the iphone?
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Post by: steven ainger on December 17, 2011, 12:28:30 pm
iphone 4 for me to,
great phone
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Post by: YWCS on December 17, 2011, 01:43:28 pm
Has anyone tried ICS on there HTC phone?