Choosing a mobile phone

Originally posted by Charlie But then were would that leave the consumer driven society that demands to have the newest objects to show off, just look at mobile phones, and the fact that many people get a new handset every year even if they don't really need to.

speaking of which, i've just wrecked my second mobile this year ... water ingress

can anyone recommend a good value, water resistant mobile, nothing flash, just rugged and reliable with decent talk time

my original brick lasted me 8 years ... these new gadgets are whimps in comparison ... wish i'd never traded it

i'm sure the manufacturers design them to break in ways you can't claim on warranty

I suggest you go to your local club and see what mobile phones other members use. They will then be able to give you advice on setting up and getting the best use from your mobile phone.

Get an aqua pack u can keep the phone just pay bout 15 squid and itl be yours and you will have a dry phone!

TT, I want that phone!! where the hell can i buy it??

That reminds me...... A few weeks ago, I was in the Contender and capsized. The rescue boat came to see if I was OK and one of the guys on board asked me if I knew the club's phone number by heart. There I was, sitting on the centreboard, getting my breath back, and I certainly couldn't remember anything apart from the "Aaaaaaaaaaaghhhhhhhh. SPLAOOSH" that had occured a minute before. It transpired that they'd forgotten to order their sandwiches with the galley : that was the only reason why they were so quick to come and check on me!!