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Which cellphone to buy? by Rolando on 01-31-2007 at 11:38 PM
I'm going to buy a new cellphone..
Which do you guys recommend?
I was going to get the iPhone but they don't have it on T-Mobile and they said it had some major bugs.
So.. I've T-Mobile, I want it to have a camera (Most do anyways..), it shouldn't be too big..
That's about it. You can say which one you've too.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by user27089 on 01-31-2007 at 11:41 PM
Just get one that does exactly what you need it to, as opposed to a phone which you'd buy for useless features. Don't spend too much money on something which is esentially only necessary for texting, phoning and perhaps checking your email every now and then.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Supersonicdarky on 01-31-2007 at 11:42 PM
iphone: NO
either se k800
or
motorolla rokr e2
or
wait for a better phone =]
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Kenji on 01-31-2007 at 11:47 PM
One that makes calls and texts. I dont see why every one needs to have 5mp cameras and tons of memory on phones. Thats what cameras and MP3 Players are for.
</rant>
IMO, good phone is something like a nokia 1100.
I have a K750i, becase it was brought for me. Its good, but i still dont see why people want cameras and everything on them.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Supersonicdarky on 01-31-2007 at 11:48 PM
because whats the point of carrying an mp3 player, phone and camera around when it can all be fit into 1 gadget?
it saves space and makes life easier
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by ins4ne on 01-31-2007 at 11:49 PM
Nokia 1600. I have it and its very good. Costs about 70€. Or go for a Sony Ericsson W300i. I got one a few days ago. It's a good phone too.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Kenji on 01-31-2007 at 11:50 PM
quote:But its alot cheaper to get a camera, MP3 player and a phone. Its a waste of money IMO.
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
because whats the point of carrying an mp3 player, phone and camera around when it can all be fit into 1 gadget?
it saves space and makes life easier
A standard phone is smaller than most phones with a camera.
MP3 players are tiny, and a camera is just abit smaller than the average phone.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Supersonicdarky on 01-31-2007 at 11:57 PM
good phone which includes a 2gb card = $320 cad (if not less (w/out contract))
2gb mp3 player (~$150) + 3mp camera (~$100) + regular phone (~$100) = ~$350
...
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Rolando on 01-31-2007 at 11:59 PM
I'm not going to use the camera in my phone as my actual camera, I just want it to have a camera in case I want to take pictures of somebody, like to show the picture when the person calls me.
I wont use the internet on the phone, so that's no big deal for me.
I want it to be small (not too small), have a camera, and text message. That's it.
Well, it needs to look good too, I guess.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by ins4ne on 01-31-2007 at 11:59 PM
quote:Erm... 3Gb Mp3 Player (Archos) less than 100$
Originally posted by Supersonicdarky
good phone which includes a 2gb card = $320 cad (if not less (w/out contract))
2gb mp3 player (~$150) + 3mp camera (~$100) + regular phone (~$100) = ~$350
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Supersonicdarky on 02-01-2007 at 12:01 AM
i just grabbed the price from the first 2gig average looking player at a local store, selection if probably different where you live...
btw, i'm talking cad, not usd...
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Kenji on 02-01-2007 at 12:14 AM
Phone- £25
5mp Camera- £50
1GB MP3 player- £20
total: £95
SE K800i, 3MP, 64MB- £200
Saving roughly £100
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by ziegas on 02-01-2007 at 12:28 AM
You can save with --> SE K800i 
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by prashker on 02-01-2007 at 01:15 AM
The Q
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by ShawnZ on 02-01-2007 at 02:01 AM
don't get an iphone
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Chancer on 02-01-2007 at 02:10 AM
Buy a 5GHz Cordless phone and be happy 
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Voldemort on 02-01-2007 at 02:12 AM
you should see the moto k1, my dad has it, its hoooot
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Adeptus on 02-01-2007 at 04:08 AM
Hi,
quote:
Originally posted by q25
I'm not going to use the camera in my phone as my actual camera, I just want it to have a camera in case I want to take pictures of somebody, like to show the picture when the person calls me.
I wont use the internet on the phone, so that's no big deal for me.
I want it to be small (not too small), have a camera, and text message. That's it.
It so happens I've been looking for a new phone too and spent some time doing that tonight. Your priorities seem to be the same as mine, so I think there is a good chance you will like one of the three phones I am considering.
I should note that none of these phones are currently offered by T-Mobile US, which doesn't mean they won't work, but it means you will have to buy an unlocked phone for a full price online -- no "free with a two-year contract" deals. You may also end up with no manufacturer's warranty, or have to send the phone overseas for warranty service. On the bright side, you will be able to use it with either of the two US GSM carriers (T-Mobile and Cingular/AT&T) as well as inexpensive prepaid foreign carrier SIM cards, if you ever travel outside US.
That said, the three phones (in no particular order) I've so far identified as potentially interesting are:
Samsung E900
Samsung X820
LG K320
Either of the Samsung phones in US will cost you around $250, the LG about $180. You can Google for the model name + "unlocked" to find vendors, or search for a vendor/price on Nextag.
I've also looked at the current T-Mobile US offerings -- if you want to get a phone the traditional American way, from the carrier, with a contract -- I didn't see anything there that fit our criteria really well.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by linx05 on 02-01-2007 at 06:52 AM
Whatever you're going to buy, make sure it has a good battery life.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by Weyzza on 02-01-2007 at 07:31 AM
quote:Or... you could get it from authorized dealers (not the T-Mobile store ones).
Originally posted by Adeptus
it means you will have to buy an unlocked phone for a full price online -- no "free with a two-year contract" deals.
My friend has Samsung X820, and he got it free with a 1-year contract.
And I think he got it about 2 months ago, so if you are lucky, you can get a cash back (and/or rebate) as well.
I got my K800i for $200 4 months ago. The original price was $400, and because I chose a year contract, my dealer gave me $200 "'commission."
I could have gotten a bigger discount if I chose 2-year contract, but do not ever choose 2-year contract.
Yes, you'll get the phone cheaper, but 2 years are not short.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by user27089 on 02-01-2007 at 01:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Dazmo
Phone- £25
5mp Camera- £50
1GB MP3 player- £20
total: £95
SE K800i, 3MP, 64MB- £200
Saving roughly £100
That doesn't prove anything, megapixels mean very little to how good the camera it, it's mostly down to the quality of the lens. A 1gb mp3 player is too small so if he wants to take pictures i'd say get a nokia 6230, they're great phones.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by RaPLeX on 02-01-2007 at 04:34 PM
i bought 6288 3 days ago.memory is 512 mb.2mp camera.
377 € in Turkey 
But n73 better than 6288.
RE: Which cellphone to buy? by ayjay on 02-01-2007 at 08:20 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Adeptus
Samsung E900
It's hot, I'd recommend it. Slightly annoying when you're using the directional buttons and you hit the touch-sensitive quit button with your thumb but you get used to it
Really good camera, too.