Cell Phone suggestions

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I've got a Samsung BlackJack that's served me very well but has recently been causing me some issues with sending/receiving texts and phone calls. I might just go with a big factory reset and update to Windows Mobile 6 but I always like looking at new phones too. Anyone got anything they want to share?

I like the samsung i760 but unfortunately it's a verizon style phone.

[Sawyer]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

MeFryRice is the man with all the answers...

[MeFryRice]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

PM me if you want my number. I'll be more then happy then go through all the different phones and carriers.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

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Well are there any good gsm phones with wifi on the market at the moment? I'm not a huge fan of the iphone. I've always had a massive soft spot for the Sony Ericsson's on the euro market, the k850i being a really cool phone. The older Sony's also only used to be tri-band rather than quad band, doing all their broadcasting on the T-mobile range.

The N95 seems like a good one, unfortunately it's rather expensive. I used to spend alot of time on howardforums back when I had my L7.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

Bump this up. I need to upgrade but Cingular has a very limited upgrade choice. My main concern is my ****ty signal and by nearly all accounts, the iphone has pimping signal.

Ideally I was planning on the Blackberry 8820 because I read that it would use wifi networks for increased voice coverage. Something that would have been ideal for both my parents home and my own, where AT/T traditionally struggles but we have wifi networks going on. Unfortunately it seems that feature is only offered with T-Mobile.

Why is it all the phones offered on the cingular website are so bland? Would there be a difference in upgrade options if I went to an AT/T dealer?

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

I'm not a big fan of the iphone but it does seem to check all the boxes.

[belvnmx5]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

If your contract is over, what about looking at the G-1?

[MeFryRice]

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Why is it all the phones offered on the cingular website are so bland? Would there be a difference in upgrade options if I went to an AT/T dealer?

Unfortunately, no. The AT&T dealer might have a couple discontinued models that you might like.

About the iPhone, you mentioned that it has "pimping" signal, IMO, it's no better then any other phone that I've owned. I find the PDA's to have a weaker signal/poor battery life due to the capabilities of the phone compared to your "normal" phones; Razr, Krzr, L7, etc.

[Doppelgänger]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

MeFryRice is the man with all the answers...

We do have names you know.....

Maybe I should make mine something long and complicated and see if you try to reference me by it :lol:

Anyway :)
I just got a Samsung a737 and it's pretty nifty so far. I'd always had Motorola phones and thought i'd never get something else, but this one is nice.. and small.

[MeFryRice]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

The a737 is a good phone.

What features are you looking for in a phone Jack?

[ben91]

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I would avoid Windows Mobile if possible.

[MeFryRice]

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^^ I agree 100% but then again, I'm a biased. :D

[Sawyer]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

MeFryRice is the man with all the answers...

We do have names you know.....

Maybe I should make mine something long and complicated and see if you try to reference me by it :lol:

Hey leave me alone!
I said that back in August, before everyone was on a first name basis!

But on the whole cell phone thing..
Since SOMEONE hasn't activated my new IPhone yet, I've had to go back to my old Razr. And I must say, I actually get better service with the Razr..

[MeFryRice]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

Hey punk, you know I've tried getting it to work again. Just jailbreaking/activating 2.1 on the first-gen iPhone isn't exactly as easy. My software keeps crashing right before it completes the custom .ipsw file. :( I will try again for you tonight but I get something in return. ;)

[Sawyer]

RE: Cell Phone suggestions

Haha I just like messing with you!
And don't worry... I've definitely got an incentive for you!! :naughty: