Mobile handset that's like a good camera, ipod and quad-band all in one

Mobile handset that's like a good camera, ipod and quad-band all in one


Hi, i'm looking to buy a new Nokia (unless someone can convince me otherwise) multi-use handphone. By multi-use, I mean specifically, DIGITAL CAMERA, MP3 PLAYER and TRI/QUAD-BAND telephone - ALL IN ONE PRODUCT.


I'm thinking NOKIA 3250

http://www.nokia.com.hk/nokia/0,,85469,00.html


but that's only because I saw an ad.


I'm in China now (but I think it's too expensive), to buy such a phone here, so my question is about getting "the right phone" in HONG KONG.


What model (aside from the 3250), would you recommend for someone who has GIGABYTES of music, takes LOADS of pictures and TRAVELS constantly (sometimes to different continents).



I NEED A PHONE:

- that can play my MP3z (and store them) - 5GB (though I'll settle for less)

- take clear, beautiful digital pictures (and via USB upload them to computer)

- be operable in different countries with relative ease (unlocked network, easy SIM card swapping)


I'm a traveller, so my budget is limited, but I'll take the model that's economical (if I can).


HOW MUCH would such a phone go for in HONG KONG?


Would it absolutely have to be the NOKIA 3250 (or are there older (less costly) alternatives that present or former owners can vouch for?


REMEMBER, one phone - 3 uses.


Thanks in advance for your model recommendations, prices and locations (in Hong Kong) to go shopping :):)


side-note:


What's a good site that displays the world's operable mobile frequency/GSM zones? (for example, which countries fall under the 800mhz, which under the 1900mhz, etc...) This would help me a lot as I travel.

well check out the nokia n91 to be proven wrong. it says 4GB storage for pictures, music and almost anything else...

Here is a site which might have what you're looking for. It's listed by country, not by frequency but it's a start.


http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml


Nokia N70 seems to be an interesting model but because it's card based it might not meet your memory requirements (with 512M the biggest RS-MMC card I can find). I'm also looking for an all-nations device but am leaning to the blackberry who have just launched a 3G version. Only problem is it's not available in China. Very cool if you travel to Japan & Korea often.


Any one know of a bigger capacity RS-MMC card?

Check out this link:

http://www.newmobile.nl/eur/en/news.php?news_id=caf44d


Before, I was thinking of buying the Nokia N73. I am now considering picking up the Sony K800i instead.


Does any one here have a personal experience with this model?