Wi-Fi on phone

[Uncle C]

Many places are now installing free Wi-Fi.

Is it possible to buy a touch screen phone (pay as you go) and put no money on it, but still use it at the free Wi-Fi places?

This might be an example of the phone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vodafone-547-Pay-You-Go-Mobile-Phone-Touch-Screen-Bluetooth-Camera-BRAND-NEW-/170789145789?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item27c3d38cbd

 

[Hatterlovesbrighton]

Probably. To use it as a phone you would need to get Skype or some such similar app. That said, the phone you've picked out doesn't look like it can have apps or have the ability to connect to wifi.

 

[Colossal Squid]

You can use any modern mobile device to connect to free or paid for wi-fi networks without any additional charges. You won't even need a SIM in most cases.

But I wouldn't buy that handset

 

[Husty]

Yes but to send/recieve regular text messages or make regular phone calls, you'd still need a simcard and credit for that, of course there are apps like whatsapp and skype that could do this, but you can get these on a lot of phones these days.

 

[Superphil]

ipod Touch?

 

[Gazwag]

ipod Touch?

first thing that came into my mind if the OP just wants only to access the interest by wi fi

 

[Paddy B]

ipod Touch?

You beat me to it. All the advantages of an iPhone but without the unneccesary phone part of it!

 

[Bold Seagull]

ipod Touch?

first thing that came into my mind if the OP just wants only to access the interest by wi fi

My kids have got iPod touches, and yes, perfect for iMessaging, FaceTime etc. if you have a WiFi connection, plus you can connect to the App Store and use Apps exactly like an iPhone. Currently at £139 from the Apple Store. http://store.apple.com/uk/product/FC540

 

[Uncle C]

Not wanting to spend a great deal of money on this facility its looks like a second hand i pod touch would be the business. I see they are now fourth generation, but will everything back to first generation do Wi-Fi?

 

[Superphil]

Not wanting to spend a great deal of money on this facility its looks like a second hand i pod touch would be the business. I see they are now fourth generation, but will everything back to first generation do Wi-Fi?

Yes, but not with facetime/skype facilities. All of them do WIFI.

 

[Uncle C]

Yes, but not with facetime/skype facilities. All of them do WIFI.

Thanks Superphil. I never use Skype on the move and have never heard of facetime so looks good to go.

Apart from scratched screens is there anything else to look out for on a pre-owned i pod touch?

 

[Bold Seagull]

Thanks Superphil. I never use Skype on the move and have never heard of facetime so looks good to go.

Apart from scratched screens is there anything else to look out for on a pre-owned i pod touch?

As has been discussed on here many times, Apple engenders a fan like devotion, and for many, the box and packaging is part of the whole thing of buying an Apple product. I've bought a fair amount of used Apple computers and stuff, and having the original box and manuals is a real sign of the product being looked after, and probably only one owner. I'd certainly be prepared to pay slightly more for a used Apple product that had original packaging than one that didn't.

 

[Superphil]

Thanks Superphil. I never use Skype on the move and have never heard of facetime so looks good to go.

Apart from scratched screens is there anything else to look out for on a pre-owned i pod touch?

Basically, what Bold Seagull said. If you can find one with original packing etc, then you're probably onto to a good thing. When you get it, do a complete factory restore (in iTunes) and that will put the latest OS on it. Might be worth lookng here Refurbished iPod Deals - Apple Store (UK) for an Apple warrented refurb, but to be fair, mine's never packed up, if you find one in good clean condition, chances are it will be fine and dandy.

 

[BHA Benny]

Dont think you need money on it at all as long as it has wi-fi you should be fine