View Full Version : new cell time - what to get?
AquaPython
03-25-2009, 04:30 PM
carrier = verizon.
i am thinking the blackberry is pretty nice. most people like them who have them, as opposed to the iphone.
now i am not talking about the touchscreen storm, but the tried and true BB Curve.
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/rim-blackberry-curve-8330/4505-6452_7-32925233.html?tag=mncol;lst
but there is also the LG versa
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-versa-verizon-wireless/4505-6454_7-33530742.html?tag=mncol;lst
and then there is the HTC touch Pro
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/htc-touch-pro-verizon/4505-6452_7-33408745.html?tag=mncol;lst
any other suggestions? comments ?
buzzcutt2
03-25-2009, 04:31 PM
pussy
AquaPython
03-25-2009, 04:36 PM
pussy
who makes that? LG ?
Rsv1000R
03-25-2009, 04:36 PM
I've had a curve for maybe 6-8 months, and I like it.
The only complaints is that it's not very good at playing video and the browser is funky on somethings. A windows device might be the cure, or it could be just as funky at other things.
Amber Lamps
03-25-2009, 04:42 PM
I've had a curve for maybe 6-8 months, and I like it.
The only complaints is that it's not very good at playing video and the browser is funky on somethings. A windows device might be the cure, or it could be just as funky at other things.
Windows mobile "seems" better than Blackberry or Apple for most applications and the shear volume of applications is staggering! Plus it is nice for using it with your computer,ASSuming you have a PC.
I have the storm, it's nice.
However, I would wait for the 9630 Niagara. Blackberry is about to release another phone for Verizon, it's going to be the storm and bold in one. Should be a slick phone. It's got a full qwerty keyboard too.
Homeslice
03-25-2009, 05:08 PM
Any reasonably-priced windows phone with at least 5mp camera and autofocus?
By "reasonable" I don't mean $500...
htc makes a great phone. I've had an htc wing for a year and a half now, works everywhere and its a great phone
Porkchop
03-25-2009, 05:34 PM
Dare...
AquaPython
03-25-2009, 05:35 PM
but they say this new HTC runs so slow, it is not worth owning.
Homeslice
03-25-2009, 05:38 PM
Any reasonably-priced windows phone with at least 5mp camera and autofocus?
By "reasonable" I don't mean $500...
found the Samsung Omnia, cheap $99 w/contract, and reasonable feature set for what it is.
Amber Lamps
03-25-2009, 05:39 PM
found the Samsung Omnia, cheap $99 w/contract, and reasonable feature set for what it is.
I was going to mention that> I girl I know has one and is quite happy with it. My only problem with Verizon is that their smart phone plans just about start at $100!
the chi
03-25-2009, 05:43 PM
Dare sucks...dont do eet!
Trip and a few others are swearing by their blackberry gadgets, Id lean towards something like that.
I however will never return from the world of Iphone! :wink: But the everyone using 3g is SUPER nifty and great if its in your area!
Porkchop
03-25-2009, 05:47 PM
Dare sucks...dont do eet!
Why? My friend has been happy with his, and i was thinking of getting one in the next week or two.....
Homeslice
03-25-2009, 05:47 PM
I was going to mention that> I girl I know has one and is quite happy with it.
I almost forgot about Samsung, they have some of the best cameras and the price is low because it's not one of the "cool" brands.
Amber Lamps
03-25-2009, 05:53 PM
but they say this new HTC runs so slow, it is not worth owning.
The touch pro?
Amber Lamps
03-25-2009, 05:55 PM
I almost forgot about Samsung, they have some of the best cameras and the price is low because it's not one of the "cool" brands.
Yea if you gave up the 5 meg camera,I've seen refurbs for $70 with no contract. Only 2-3.5 megs tho'...
the chi
03-25-2009, 05:57 PM
Why? My friend has been happy with his, and i was thinking of getting one in the next week or two.....
We have one as a work phone in my office. The touch screen sucks, it isnt nearly as accurate as many others on the market. If you dont have it locked, you can inadvertently push the side or screen buttons, making calls or just setting off different features, etc. I by far prefer my old crappy razor to the Dare. Course this is only my take on it, and I am spoiled by my iphone. The touch screens probably get easier to use with practice on it tho. :idk:
The problem with the iphone is AT&T more than anything. Plus some of the other bullshit you have to put up with when you go apple.
buzzcutt2
03-25-2009, 06:17 PM
who makes that? LG ?
Not sure...but I believe it is very expensive to maintain.
Not sure...but I believe it is very expensive to maintain.
Jesus, where's he been anyway?
AquaPython
03-25-2009, 11:56 PM
where has who been?
yes i meant the touch -
the omnia looked ok, but its not really a smart phone is it?
i am leaning towards something with a qwerty this time around
Amber Lamps
03-26-2009, 12:02 AM
where has who been?
yes i meant the touch -
the omnia looked ok, but its not really a smart phone is it?
i am leaning towards something with a qwerty this time around
According to Verizon it is....
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4366
curves have memory issues, all of them. if you get one be prepared to lose texts, numbers and a number of other things unless you are extra vigilant about pulling the battery once a month.
and the omnia is sweet, one of te very few phones vzw sells with uncrippled wifi and runs windows
Amber Lamps
03-26-2009, 12:54 AM
curves have memory issues, all of them. if you get one be prepared to lose texts, numbers and a number of other things unless you are extra vigilant about pulling the battery once a month.
and the omnia is sweet, one of te very few phones vzw sells with uncrippled wifi and runs windows
Cool that's what I thought too! I'd have one but I can't wrap my mind around Verizon's rate plans...:panic:
Check this one out, this is the one I would wait for, it's not released yet, but it's for verizon.
http://crackberry.com/blackberry9630review
It's screen is surepress like the storm.
http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/rr/blackberryniagara9630.jpg
AquaPython
03-26-2009, 09:12 AM
what about the samsung Saga?
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4326&lid=//global//phones+and+accessories//pda+smartphones//samsung+saga
Rsv1000R
03-26-2009, 09:23 AM
curves have memory issues, all of them. if you get one be prepared to lose texts, numbers and a number of other things unless you are extra vigilant about pulling the battery once a month.
So far I've seen none of this. Now my battery is close to dead many nights so it's lasting only one day, But I've not had stuff dissappearing on it.
Amber Lamps
03-26-2009, 11:04 AM
what about the samsung Saga?
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4326&lid=//global//phones+and+accessories//pda+smartphones//samsung+saga
2 meg camera... Hech,he could get a 730 for $70 if he didn't care about the camera. besides the Omnia is $100 and is oooooohhhhh touch screen. Hahaha!
AquaPython
03-26-2009, 11:51 AM
yea i am liking the omnia
KSGregman
03-26-2009, 12:27 PM
I've had the LG Dare for about a year now....problem free...great features....I like it...I'm leaning towards the Blackberry Storm at my next upgrade....we'll see. :idk:
Homeslice
03-26-2009, 01:09 PM
I love how people get all excited about touch-feedback as a "feature", even though it's a big drain on battery life.
"I touched it, and I felt it move!" :rolleyes: Welcome to 1990's tech.
I love how people get all excited about touch-feedback as a "feature", even though it's a big drain on battery life.
"I touched it, and I felt it move!" :rolleyes: Welcome to 1990's tech.
I like the surepress screen, it stops a lot of bad presses with my wide fingers.
I'm in the same boat. I can ungrade with Verizon next week. Or wait until 8/1 when my contract ends and go with an iphone. Not sure what I'm doing yet. Nothing on Verizon's current lineup is extremely impressive.
So far I've seen none of this. Now my battery is close to dead many nights so it's lasting only one day, But I've not had stuff dissappearing on it.
youd be one of the lucky ones then. Personally if i had one id use bitpim to backup everything regularly. My girl's dumped her entire contacts list once and she only uses it for basic functions
AquaPython
03-26-2009, 02:11 PM
the blackberry does not seem worth it , a) for the service fee and b) its not even the newest Curve, and their is even that newer one (a la trip) coming out for verizon soon. so it would be 2 models old
Honestly, I would hold off as long as you can. Wait til next year if you can when the apple/AT&T contract runs out and you may see a verizon iphone. Let the 9630 come out and see if it is any good. If you spend most of your time in the city though, AT&T is not a bad choice. They suck when you live and work out in the boonies like me. I get 3G almost everywhere I go with verizon.
A handset that combined my favorite features from the glyde and the g1 and ran android on vzw would get my money in a heartbeat. Prob never happen thoughId just like to see more android devices available.
deals gap dragon slayer
03-26-2009, 03:09 PM
theres another android device from Australia available soon if not now... made by Kogan. I'm honestly too lazy to look it all up to get release dates right now...
And supposedly Sony is planning to have an android phone as well. I personally wasn't impressed with the G1 at all.. the device itself , made by HTC, wasn't that nice. it was designed and made a couple years ago and I think the device itself reflects that.
I personally have a Nokia E71 and I LOVE it... but that doesnt help those with VZW
Oh no trust me I prefer the glyde to the g1. Its just that the g phone has a trackball and a more capable (harder to use) keyboard. Plus that whole wifi thing
Just looked it up, kogan agora. Looks like a bastard cross between a bb world and a samsung blackjack. I actually like it quite a bit, doubt its got a us tuned cdma antenna though
Homeslice
03-26-2009, 04:37 PM
If you spend most of your time in the city though, AT&T is not a bad choice. They suck when you live and work out in the boonies like me.
plusone
they also suck when walking through tight housing developments
dropped calls, 1-1.5 second audio delay between when you speak and when the other person hears it, messages that mysteriously appear without the phone ever ringing..........I'm going back to verizon
plusone
they also suck when walking through tight housing developments
dropped calls, 1-1.5 second audio delay between when you speak and when the other person hears it, messages that mysteriously appear without the phone ever ringing..........I'm going back to verizon
Yeah, I thought it would be nice to get an iphone, but now I don't really care because I got everything I needed with the Storm and got to stay on the verizon network. I don't have to worry about cost like most people because I get a company/government discount. I will do a pros and cons from what I have observed from my buddies iphone.
Upgradable memory - Storm wins, mini SD card FTMFW
Copy and paste - Storm already has it
Push gmail - Storm wins again
Apps - iphone wins, but I have discovered I don't give a damn about these and don't even buy the iphone replica apps for the storm. Slacker/garmin/weatherbug is about all I use on a regular basis. Sorry I don't break out my storm when I want to level a picture or need urbanspoon to tell me where to eat or lose my car or need snow conditions or any of those other lame ass apps they advertise that don't actually even work where I live because I don't live in a big city.
music - they both play music, that's about all I care about in the functionality of this market...
removable battery - storm....apple and their retarded ways
computer/charging connector - storm, it has the now universally adopted micro usb
speed - iphone, storm rushed a OS built for another phone and has yet to release the first truly storm built OS
OS - iphone, same reason as above
screen - this is opinion, but I love the surepress, so I give it to Storm
business use - Storm, it's a fucking blackberry, iphone is a gadget toy
GPS use - Storm, garmin app is nice, has telenav even released theirs for iphone yet?
internet - they are all about the same to me, as long as I can pull up websites I'm good.
Flexin
12-06-2009, 11:35 PM
Yeah, I thought it would be nice to get an iphone, but now I don't really care because I got everything I needed with the Storm and got to stay on the verizon network. I don't have to worry about cost like most people because I get a company/government discount. I will do a pros and cons from what I have observed from my buddies iphone.
Upgradable memory - Storm wins, mini SD card FTMFW
Copy and paste - Storm already has it
Push gmail - Storm wins again
Apps - iphone wins, but I have discovered I don't give a damn about these and don't even buy the iphone replica apps for the storm. Slacker/garmin/weatherbug is about all I use on a regular basis. Sorry I don't break out my storm when I want to level a picture or need urbanspoon to tell me where to eat or lose my car or need snow conditions or any of those other lame ass apps they advertise that don't actually even work where I live because I don't live in a big city.
music - they both play music, that's about all I care about in the functionality of this market...
removable battery - storm....apple and their retarded ways
computer/charging connector - storm, it has the now universally adopted micro usb
speed - iphone, storm rushed a OS built for another phone and has yet to release the first truly storm built OS
OS - iphone, same reason as above
screen - this is opinion, but I love the surepress, so I give it to Storm
business use - Storm, it's a fucking blackberry, iphone is a gadget toy
GPS use - Storm, garmin app is nice, has telenav even released theirs for iphone yet?
internet - they are all about the same to me, as long as I can pull up websites I'm good.
They make Urbanspoon for the Blackberry now. I put it on my Bold today. I think its a cool program. I'm not one for eating out or trying something new when it comes to restaurant but I'm excited about this one.
I also like Poynt.
James
Rangerscott
12-07-2009, 12:52 AM
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT get the Verizon version of the HTC Touch Pro. It sucks donkey dong. I had to go back to an Altell version which is much better.
Also the verizon touch pro's gps is locked so no google maps with gps capability. They want u to pay $15 extra for their Vnav crap.
Upgradable memory - Storm wins, mini SD card FTMFW So does Touch Pro
Copy and paste - Storm already has it So does Touch Pro
Push gmail - Storm wins again not sure but i'm sure theirs an app for it
Apps - iphone wins, but I have discovered I don't give a damn about these and don't even buy the iphone replica apps for the storm. Slacker/garmin/weatherbug is about all I use on a regular basis. Sorry I don't break out my storm when I want to level a picture or need urbanspoon to tell me where to eat or lose my car or need snow conditions or any of those other lame ass apps they advertise that don't actually even work where I live because I don't live in a big city. Not as many but the useful ones count, not the zippo crap
music - they both play music, that's about all I care about in the functionality of this market... So does Touch Pro
removable battery - storm....apple and their retarded ways So does Touch Pro
computer/charging connector - storm, it has the now universally adopted micro usb So does Touch Pro
speed - iphone, storm rushed a OS built for another phone and has yet to release the first truly storm built OS No problem here
OS - iphone, same reason as above Touchflo is a lot better than the regular windows screen
screen - this is opinion, but I love the surepress, so I give it to Storm Small but I can see
business use - Storm, it's a fucking blackberry, iphone is a gadget toy Loaded with windows business apps
GPS use - Storm, garmin app is nice, has telenav even released theirs for iphone yet? Altell version unlocked, verizon locked, not sure on sprints/etc
internet - they are all about the same to me, as long as I can pull up websites I'm good. My non 3G touch pro out beats my cousins 3G iphone
Amorok
12-07-2009, 06:23 AM
Fuck Verizon, I had bad dealings with them and will be pissed if I ever have to go back. I'm curious to see how a company famous for crippling their phones can sell a smartphone without ripping me off every chance they get, remember, these are the people who tried to make you pay three times for ringtones.
MissHell
12-07-2009, 01:17 PM
Honestly, I would hold off as long as you can. Wait til next year if you can when the apple/AT&T contract runs out and you may see a verizon iphone.
My good friend works for Verzion Wireless, been there a long time. He told me don't expect Verizon to have iphone until 2011. He likes the Verizon Droid.
LeeNetworX
12-07-2009, 05:12 PM
Any reasonably-priced windows phone with at least 5mp camera and autofocus?
By "reasonable" I don't mean $500...
Droid and the Omnia II.
LeeNetworX
12-07-2009, 05:16 PM
I'm in the same boat. I can ungrade with Verizon next week. Or wait until 8/1 when my contract ends and go with an iphone. Not sure what I'm doing yet. Nothing on Verizon's current lineup is extremely impressive.
iPhone sucks cock and AT&T swallows. I REALLY wish I had not moved to my corporate phone plan and just sucked it up and paid for my bill on my own. I'm considering "losing" or "dropping" this POS and then getting my own phone on Verizon again.
defector
12-07-2009, 05:39 PM
I have a Blackberry Storm 2 (with Verizon)for work. I recently switched from a BB Curve (on Sprint) - I am not sure if it was just a junk phone, or my area, but it sucked balls.
I have been with Verizon since at least '03 with zero issues, with my personal phones (recently picked up a DROID).
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT get the Verizon version of the HTC Touch Pro. It sucks donkey dong. I had to go back to an Altell version which is much better.
Also the verizon touch pro's gps is locked so no google maps with gps capability. They want u to pay $15 extra for their Vnav crap.
Upgradable memory - Storm wins, mini SD card FTMFW So does Touch Pro
Copy and paste - Storm already has it So does Touch Pro
Push gmail - Storm wins again not sure but i'm sure theirs an app for it
Apps - iphone wins, but I have discovered I don't give a damn about these and don't even buy the iphone replica apps for the storm. Slacker/garmin/weatherbug is about all I use on a regular basis. Sorry I don't break out my storm when I want to level a picture or need urbanspoon to tell me where to eat or lose my car or need snow conditions or any of those other lame ass apps they advertise that don't actually even work where I live because I don't live in a big city. Not as many but the useful ones count, not the zippo crap
music - they both play music, that's about all I care about in the functionality of this market... So does Touch Pro
removable battery - storm....apple and their retarded ways So does Touch Pro
computer/charging connector - storm, it has the now universally adopted micro usb So does Touch Pro
speed - iphone, storm rushed a OS built for another phone and has yet to release the first truly storm built OS No problem here
OS - iphone, same reason as above Touchflo is a lot better than the regular windows screen
screen - this is opinion, but I love the surepress, so I give it to Storm Small but I can see
business use - Storm, it's a fucking blackberry, iphone is a gadget toy Loaded with windows business apps
GPS use - Storm, garmin app is nice, has telenav even released theirs for iphone yet? Altell version unlocked, verizon locked, not sure on sprints/etc
internet - they are all about the same to me, as long as I can pull up websites I'm good. My non 3G touch pro out beats my cousins 3G iphone
I have the touch pro with Verizon. GPS is very easily unlocked.
julie j
12-07-2009, 06:25 PM
I have a Blackberry Storm 2 (with Verizon)for work. I recently switched from a BB Curve (on Sprint) - I am not sure if it was just a junk phone, or my area, but it sucked balls.
I have been with Verizon since at least '03 with zero issues, with my personal phones (recently picked up a DROID).
We have Verizon for personal and my husband has Sprint for work. We have never had issues with Verizon and always have coverage over our friends who are with different providers when traveling. As for Sprint, my husband hates it. Loses his signal in the Seattle area and it is useless for travel.
How do you like the Droid?
defector
12-07-2009, 06:30 PM
We have Verizon for personal and my husband has Sprint for work. We have never had issues with Verizon and always have coverage over our friends who are with different providers when traveling. As for Sprint, my husband hates it. Loses his signal in the Seattle area and it is useless for travel.
How do you like the Droid?
Sounds like his experience with Sprint is similar to mine. The area around 3 of my shops I would have to use my personal phone, since the work one had poor signal.
BTW the DROID is pure awesome, IMO.
julie j
12-07-2009, 06:41 PM
Sounds like his experience with Sprint is similar to mine. The area around 3 of my shops I would have to use my personal phone, since the work one had poor signal.
BTW the DROID is pure awesome, IMO.
Yep that sounds the same. :lol: Thanks for the info on the Droid. I am going to have to look into that.
Rangerscott
12-07-2009, 08:01 PM
I have the touch pro with Verizon. GPS is very easily unlocked.
You'll have to share the secret cause I looked all over the web and could not find a way. There was this one guys "unlock" program but it didn't do shit.
It's not only that. The Verizons version has less memory, less ram, etc. When I first boot it up, its already at 60% ram usage. My Alltel one is at 34%. Didnt take long to lug down the verizon one. Plus, I like the Alltel's style better.
Homeslice
12-07-2009, 08:45 PM
carrier = verizon.
i am thinking the blackberry is pretty nice. most people like them who have them, as opposed to the iphone.
now i am not talking about the touchscreen storm, but the tried and true BB Curve.
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/rim-blackberry-curve-8330/4505-6452_7-32925233.html?tag=mncol;lst
but there is also the LG versa
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/lg-versa-verizon-wireless/4505-6454_7-33530742.html?tag=mncol;lst
and then there is the HTC touch Pro
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/htc-touch-pro-verizon/4505-6452_7-33408745.html?tag=mncol;lst
any other suggestions? comments ?
If you have Verizon, and you only need a touchscreen, get a Samsung, they have some of the best cameras.
Here you go, read all the instructions first. Worked on my pro and my girls diamond with no problems. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=83562
dReWpY
12-07-2009, 10:19 PM
i am in love with my droid does everything
Rangerscott
12-07-2009, 10:28 PM
Here you go, read all the instructions first. Worked on my pro and my girls diamond with no problems. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=83562
Did that one. Didn't work. Doesn't matter now cause I'm not using it so I can't do the 288 part.
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