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Hi,

Hi all. I am looking to purchase a tri-band cell phone for when I go to Spain in October. I've been looking at the many various cell phone stores on the web but they're all US based. I was wondering if anyone knows any European/Spanish stores on the web that may have cooler models and perhaps cheaper? I know in Spain there's the FoneHouse but I've looked at their selection already.

Thanks,

Michael


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Hey Mike, keep in mind that triband (triple banda) cell phones are not popular over here and most Spaniards will buy a dual band as they are cheaper (mucho), and usually smaller and more attractive.

You will find that the selection of triband phones here at stores is limited bit online shops tend to have a MUCH better selection.

The U.S.A. based stores usually carry the Ericsson worldphones and/or the Motorola Timeport models which, compared to models here in Europe, are bricks Eeker

For Spanish online stores, I usually like www.audiotronics.es as their prices are competitive and selection unbeatable.

Their cell phone section is at www.audiotronics.es/resultadosbusqueda.asp?seccionId=00073&fabricanteId= Cool

Starting on the second page of phones, you will get triband models. Look for the words "triple banda" in the phone descriptions.

Unfortunately, audiotronics works mostly with Nokias and, unlike most people, I am not a Nokia fan.

Personally, I am a big follower of Sony-Ericsson phones. You should look into the T68i.

I think they have it on sale at Media Markt (just outside of Madrid there are a few).

They have a website at www.mediamarkt.es but no online store.

Saludos,
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Thanks Jer,

I have been scowering all the manufactuers' websites and you're right sony-ericcson seems to have the most. I thought maybe over in Europe there would be neater and cuter models. I'll take a look at the pages you sent me. Thanks!

Michael


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