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Rob E

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5th Sep 12 at 20:07

I've started a new job this week and due to the nature of my work it is strictly forbidden to take a camera phone into the premises

So, I'm currently on the lookout for a Smartphone which has 3G capabilities along with Wifi (desirable but not essential) Does anyone know of anything available in the UK that would fit the bill? I havent really found anything, just a couple of old Nokias on a Symbian OS.

John

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5th Sep 12 at 20:24

You can buy a non camera iPhone (maybe only asia though) or get front and back covers with no camera hole.

oceansoul

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5th Sep 12 at 21:05

Clicky

Search for all smartphones, without camera.

[Edited on 05-09-2012 by oceansoul]

Dom

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5th Sep 12 at 21:07

One of the older BlackBerry's?

Edit - A few on Ocean's link.

Edit 2 - Can also get replacement backs for some phones, like iPhone 4/4S, that remove the camera hole in the casing.

[Edited on 05-09-2012 by Dom]

Doug

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5th Sep 12 at 21:13

A lot of the old BlackBerry's won't have 3G.

Best bet would be to check with the other guys at work to see what they use.

I don't know if its possible to restrict a BlackBerry thats on a BlackBerry server to disable the camera app. Maybe that would satisfy the employers if its possible?

Nismo

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5th Sep 12 at 21:16

What do you want to do on the phone? Is it possible to
Just get a cheap phone and get a tablet to do the "smart" stuff? can get some android ones for under £100?

Dom

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5th Sep 12 at 21:17

Can disable the camera under BES but would require Rob to run his own BES server.
Could try and get hold of the non-camera version of the Huawei U8860 as it's a decent spec'd Android (can run ICS) phone.

Gary

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5th Sep 12 at 21:37

Black hammerite over the camera?

Gary

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5th Sep 12 at 21:37

Also, pics of a sensitive nature

Munchie

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5th Sep 12 at 22:20

Send any phone to me and ill remove the camera

Rob E

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5th Sep 12 at 22:35

Some good options so far, thanks for the input guys.

I have a 4S at the moment but I dont want to remove the camera as I use it quite a lot outside of work. I just bought a Tablet recently and that also has a camera in so that wont be allowed in either

A couple of people have cheap Nokias while in the office and they seem to be ok but this would mean taking out a second contract for a second number

I also forgot that I will shortly have internet access on my office PC so I'm sure I can make do until then.

Rob E

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5th Sep 12 at 22:36

quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Also, pics of a sensitive nature

Not what you think

willay

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5th Sep 12 at 22:38

Just dont take a phone into work? Why do you need a phone at work?

willay

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5th Sep 12 at 22:41

At my work they don't allow cameras or mobile phones, but no one gets searched. I have noticed in 5 months I've been there I have NEVER EVER seen anyone on their mobile unless they were management and had a company phone.

I find it better to have your mobile hidden away and on silent for the work day as you don't get distracted. If I want to make a personal phone call I'll generally do it out of the building.

Munchie

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6th Sep 12 at 08:16

Leave it in the car?!

Rob E

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6th Sep 12 at 12:45

We are encouraged to have a mobile phone as it makes life/people getting hold of you a lot more easier with my job because I am backwards and forwards between my desk and workshops/meetings all day.

Smart phone capability would be handy so I can pick up my emails while on the move and have an electronic form of calendar reminders in my hand etc.

Rob E

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6th Sep 12 at 12:46

quote:
Originally posted by Munchie
Leave it in the car?!

We are given a special phone locker which is safer than the car

Whittie

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6th Sep 12 at 12:49

You can get iphone 3gs VERY cheap now, i'd get one and have the camera removed. If it were me.

Quite gutted you're not allowed though, would have been nice to have an MMS with a "sneak peak" on hehe

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6th Sep 12 at 13:35

Yeah we got a 3GS for my mother-in-law the other day, think it was £300 or something like that on PAYG from O2.

[Edited on 06-09-2012 by Sam]

Munchie

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6th Sep 12 at 13:37

FOOK

Whittie

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6th Sep 12 at 13:38

quote:
Originally posted by Sam
Yeah we got a 3GS for my mother-in-law the other day, think it was £300 or something like that on PAYG from O2.

[Edited on 06-09-2012 by Sam]

I paid about that around 3 years ago

Sam

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6th Sep 12 at 13:38

I know we could have got it cheaper online or whatever but we had to get her one the same day.

Rob E

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6th Sep 12 at 16:30

£300 for a 3gs