Cheap Mobile Phone to Take Running? Suggestions Please

wattstar on 20/09/2015 - 19:50

I'm looking for the cheapest possible mobile to take with me when I go for runs to be used as emergency, music and contact for urgent matters.

I currently have an iPhone 6 which I think is border lining being to big to take for a run and I am considering getting something even bigger.

It is a rural area and I have come across a snake on some runs and seeming it is not a well used track it could be hours before someone else goes pass or starts looking for me so taking a phone is a must.

It should be able to work on Telstra network seeming they provide best reception. But am open to others as in a true emergency it doesn't matter who is provider.

Usually I use spotify so it would be awesome if I could sync music on wifi before leaving but also open to throwing tunes on the old way seeming it will be just for runs.

I will probably just get an Aldi Sim due to long expiry and I will use very little calls.

What do other people use and what would you suggest?

Thanks

Mobile

Comments

  • iridiumstem on 20/09/2015 - 19:55
    +1

    Why not a smartwatch? Gear S2 by Samsung can do standalone 3G conncetion; meaning the device will be able to operate independent of a smartphone connection, including making and receiving voice calls. I think it will cost you $400~$500 AUD so it's expensive in that regard.

    Also, I think Samsung is planning on making it work with iOS as well. While iOS support is not out yet, you'd have bit of time before the Gear S2 is released in Australia anyways.

    http://www.realtytoday.com/articles/31726/20150902/samsung-g…
    http://bgr.com/2015/09/06/gear-s2-ios-support-samsung/

    Just a suggestion. Now I think about it, 4GB would be too small.

    • wattstar on 20/09/2015 - 20:02

      That would have been great if I wasn't so impatient and got a Tomtom watch last year. Now my spending is very restricted. Was hoping to get something very basic for around $50.

      Thanks anyway

      • iridiumstem on 20/09/2015 - 20:06
        +1

        Windows Phone would do what you want to do if your needs are just simple music player and a phone.
        Low end ones would fall under your budget, and last time I've checked (it's been a while), MS was promising APT-X for all Windows Phone, so it'd be good for bluetooth headphones.

        • TheGMan on 23/09/2015 - 19:59

          Think the m lumia 532 is on special this week at Woolworths, Telstra locked for under $50. Has Spotify also

  • scrimshaw on 20/09/2015 - 21:07
    +2

    Lumia 520 goes for about $50. You can also find it on eBay — not the cheapest place to buy from though.

  • Diji1 on 20/09/2015 - 21:10
    +2

    Why not just buy a running armband that holds your iphone 6?

    They're about 10 bucks and unnoticeable when you exercise provided your using wireless sound.

    • wattstar on 21/09/2015 - 09:06

      Because I'm looking at getting an iphone 6s plus or a note 5 which are bigger again.

  • Davo1111 on 20/09/2015 - 21:26

    why even bother? just use your iphone

  • cheesecactus on 20/09/2015 - 21:28

    Cheaper lumias go on sale very cheap now and then, especially the carrier locked versions.

    Telstra Lumia 530 for $19 was a great deal a little while back.

    Gumtree also has some second hand ones which will do the job for very little money

  • wattstar on 21/09/2015 - 09:07

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will have a look at them tonight.

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