— Noah MoynihanAnswer: If you have the cash, sim-only with one of the ‘value’ operators (48 or GoMo) is far better value. But inevitably this costs more, especially since none of the operators offering subsidised phones have prices that can remotely compare in value with the sim-only operators, GoMo and 48. Email your questions to ­aweckler@independent.ie Tech two reviews Xiaomi Redmi Note 11€239 from Xiaomi.ie Expand Close Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 There’s a big market for easy-to-use, up-to-date large screen smartphones without (so far, useless) 5G and slightly less power. Xiaomi’s new 6.4-inch Redmi Note 11 is a good example. Garmin Epix 2€813 from mysatnav.ie Expand Close Garmin Epix 2 / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Garmin Epix 2 We’re used to Garmin offering top-end fitness watches with amazing battery life due to basic displays.

Source: Irish Independent April 16, 2022 14:41 UTC