Good dual-SIM phone

[dummy_plug]

Seems like the selection among major handset manufacturers is quite slim (i.e. Nokia doesn't even make them), but they are apparently quite popular among the local knock-off makers. I checked on SIAMPHONE.com and there's a bunch of different brands. I wanted to see if anyone uses a dual SIM phone, which model, and if they'd recommend it. Thx!

[Masahiko]

Samsung makes the Duo or 880 which is the only legit maker that has one on the market right now that I know of.

[Stogie]

I've seen a few models but I can't remember what they are.

You'd think this would be a no brainer for a phone company, but it seems not.

[BigTel]

(Masahiko @ Jan. 27 2009,01:34) Samsung makes the Duo or 880 which is the only legit maker that has one on the market right now that I know of.

I have tried the usual phone suppliers here in the UK for the Samsung and you would of thought I was asking for a mobile with two heads, they did not have it or had never heard of the Samsung Duo twin sim .

[69billy]

(BigTel @ Jan. 27 2009,09:24)

(Masahiko @ Jan. 27 2009,01:34) Samsung makes the Duo or 880 which is the only legit maker that has one on the market right now that I know of.

I have tried the usual phone suppliers here in the UK for the Samsung and you would of thought I was asking for a mobile with two heads, they did not have it or had never heard of the Samsung Duo twin sim .
       

                                   

Some how there is no market for it in U.K for it..I was in Cyprus last week...they had samsung twin sim for 250 eur...

[terryw]

Look on EBay - plenty of Chinese models

[EyeMahk]

Be careful of what you buy, there are two kinds of dual-SIM phones.  The cheaper ones have you switch between the SIMs (but only one SIM is active at a time, so it has very limited usefulness) and the more expensive ones that is really like carrying two phones.

Personally, I carry two phones, one mainly for regular use and one for girls/nightlife acquaintances but that one is a very small, cheap one that is turned off when I am not out.

[SamplerDoc]

(EyeMahk @ Jan. 28 2009,03:35) Be careful of what you buy, there are two kinds of dual-SIM phones.  The cheaper ones have you switch between the SIMs (but only one SIM is active at a time, so it has very limited usefulness) and the more expensive ones that is really like carrying two phones.

Just like those knock-off Nokia phones Franck was selling in 131 last year for 10,000 THB each

[dummy_plug]

(terryw @ Jan. 28 2009,02:53) Look on EBay - plenty of Chinese models

I had hoped to avoid those Chinese ones...they can use dual SIMs usually, but the voice quality (and build quality of the phones) leaves a lot to be desired. Also, features-wise, they often lack basic features or are just crappy.

[dummy_plug]

On a side note, it seems that LG and Samsung are entering the market. There is a touch-screen Samsung D980, which is a mirror of the Tocco 480, but it can carry 2-sims. Unfortunately, it's a limited phone meaning it's not going to be carried by any mobile providers and therefore not available with any subsidies. Also, not a lot of places online seem to carry it.

Another option is the upcoming LG KS 660, which is one I may actually consider. 5MP camera w/ flash, 3" touch-screen, 160MB internal memory with mSD support up to 8GB, music player, and a host of other nice features. Only thing it lacks is 3G and wi-fi, but oh well, can't have your cake and eat it too!

[Guest]

i have three sims so my private i use a normal phone (iphone) and bought a Wellcom w389 in Bk, works just great

It cost 4900 baht.

The only problem is the disco light when it rings, but i will soon find out how to switch em off or pry em out.

It works great, stylus (Pda style) and more importantly the signal is great.

[dummy_plug]

Thx for the heads-up. I checked around and Wellcom is one of the better local brands. Glad to hear you give the phone a pretty good thumbs-up. They look nice on the web page, but unsure about them once you actually hold one in your hand. I'm not a brand whore, but I do think getting an LG or Samsung one would suit my needs better (although not my pocketbook). I should get one within the month so I'll post which model I got and a brief review so anyone else looking for a dual SIM phone can consider it.

On a side note, dual SIM is really nice and probably more of a necessity in LOS!

[Ivor Biggun]

Stupid ignorant non-techie phone user here. With phones under B1500 why not just get 2 phones?

[dummy_plug]

Would you rather carry 1 phone or 2? Also, those are the cheapie low end throw-away handsets. Not to be a phone snob, but I don't mind a decent 2MP cam to take quick pics/vids when I don't carry my camera with me, the ability to play music allows me to junk an MP3 player, and bluetooth is a feature that everyone should be using in 2009.

In short, I guess having two cheap handsets does the trick if all you want to do is make calls...

[Snick]

Samsung D980 is available here
also HTC has some models, also available here

No clue about price