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Doro Primo 805 - The £1.99 phone

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Small phones. BIG phones. Phones for photography. Phones for just calling & texting. These days every new phone seems to be about dual camera systems, fancy displays and super fast whatchamacallits. But what if all you’re after is a mobile phone – for, you know… just phoning or texting people?

Whether you’re looking for an additional basic phone, a phone to take to a festival without fear of ruining your fancy smartphone, or simply to get an easy-to-use phone for a relative, the Doro 805 Primo could be exactly what you’re after. And at just £1.99 from O2 stores when purchased with a £20 top-up, it might be even cheaper than using one of these things – if you can find one, that is.

 

So, what does £1.99 get you?
These days – not much. You might just about be able to buy:

  • A cheap sandwich for lunch
  • A coffee (for £1.99, forget about a large Americano – it’ll be a small!)
  • A short bus/underground journey
  • 8 Freddo bars (but only if you find an extra penny)

Or for only £1.99 you can get the Doro Primo 805 which features:

  • A clear 2.4″ display in a flip-phone design
  • Stay in touch, simply. With separated direct dial keys, call, text or send photos to friends & family with ease
  • Leave the charger at home. With a standby time of up to 19 days, it’s always ready to use
  • With loud and clear sound, hear everything the first time

Want one?
If you’re looking to get your hands on this no fuss, simple, reliable phone then head to your nearest O2 store and you can get yours for just £1.99 when purchased with a £20 top-up. Find your nearest O2 store here: http://o2.uk/StoreLocator

Want to win one?
To be in for a chance, all you need to do is comment on this thread telling us why you want one. Perhaps to give to a relative? Keep for yourself for when you don't need to take a smartphone with you? Let us know below point_down

We'll pick 4 winners at random and contact them via DM by Friday 27 October
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I will try another network sim later when I meet with a mate
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Just tried a nano EE sim in an adapter comes up sim not ready put full size o2 sim back in all working ok. I will try my nano sim in adaptor in a bit it may not like the adaptor

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Tried o2 sim in adaptor worked fine
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Oooh, that looks handy. I missed out on this - well done to the winners!
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Glad to see that you got them! clap

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Hi

I am using my Primo for the morning alarm for my Sound Support Dog . Loki hears the alarm, pops his feet onto the bed to wake me , the points his nose at the phone.

The alarm is quite short (about 6 rings). Is there a facitilty for lengthening the alarm rings?

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@Jenny105 wrote:

Hi

I am using my Primo for the morning alarm for my Sound Support Dog . Loki hears the alarm, pops his feet onto the bed to wake me , the points his nose at the phone.

The alarm is quite short (about 6 rings). Is there a facitilty for lengthening the alarm rings?


A change of ringtone @Jenny105 ?  I have a long ringtone for my alarm but it's a piece of music I added myself.

We do have a guide for lengthening ringtime for calls but it wouldn't work for alarms which are preset

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/How-to-Lengthen-Ringtime-on-any-O2-Mobile/ba-p/1175217 

Not sure a change of ringtone would be good for Loki though... as he has got used to the one you have?

 

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