My razor (which has been a disappointment) crapped out yesterday after I was caught in the rain and I need a new phone.
I was thinking of biting the bullet and getting an iPhone. I have never had a real iPod, and my musician buddies tell me I MUST get an iPhone. They say that I can probably get by with an 8gb, but I'd really be thrilled with a 16gb.
However, I was talking to someone who works for AT&T tonight (her daughter is a student of mine) and she said to not get an iPhone because of the cost of the service plan. She told me to get a Samsung Eternity or an LG Vu instead.
Anyone out there have any thoughts on this for me? I would get a Pomegranate, but I don't like coffee.
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Beach Fanatic
Ya might want to get an Otterbox before taking it to the water's edge. It looks like the Iphone waterproof otterbox has been discontinued but there is one for the Itouch.
Beach Fanatic
my daughter has the LG Vu, it was free with rebate and she qualified for an upgrade and the service plan was $15 per month. She really likes it.
I on the other hand still have my very old Nokia.
I on the other hand still have my very old Nokia.
Beach Fanatic
love, love, love the iphone. it's idiot proof. Not without problems (battery life, keyboard typing) but it is utterly simple and intuitive.
SoWal Expert
I had a touch-screen smart phone for about 3 days. Hated typing on it, as well as trying to enter phone numbers. Always had to look at the screen to see if i was properly hitting the buttons. My sister was handed the BlackBerry Storm (touch screen), by her employer, and she hates it for the same reason.
I have the BB 8703e and yesterday, got a replacement for it, the BB Curve (8330). There are several models of the Curve on the market, and some have very limited features. It varies by cell carrier. This one has some bells and whistles which I really like, but it pretty much took most of the afternoon to learn how to do most everything. I'm loving it thus far. (I had to upgrade b/c the 8703e didn't have expandable memory, and my memory was at max. capicity, causing problems for me.) I put a 4G card in the new phone, but would prefer much more, but not worth the drive to a big box store that sells larger cards.
This morning, yahoo news has an article noting that the top five selling smart phones are:
1) BlackBerry Curve
2) iPhone
3) BlackBerry Storm (touch screen)
4) BlackBerry Pearl
5) T-Mobile G1
They note that Verizon's buy 1, get 1 free ($100 for the two) promotion on the BB Curve, is what helped sales tremendously, while the iPhone still will cost $200 for one, including rebates. They also point out that iPhone is partnered with only AT&T, unlike BB, which works with all the carriers.
From the article:
"And here's a potentially worrying trend for Apple: the NPD found that RIM's share of the smartphone market rose a solid 15 percent to a full 50 percent, while both Apple and Palm (which didn't land a handset in the top 5) both saw their shares fall 10 percent."
What I've learned about the iPhone: it has a glass front on it and it will crack. I'm told that iPhone doesn't have insurance to cover that. So, if you are still in your contract, you better know how to haggle with a $9 per hour clerk at AT&T, because you will likely be paying full price for the replacement. OUCH! I've mentioned the killer for me -- difficult to type on keyboard.
The plus side of the iPhone, from what I've seen, is that it can do everything, except fold your laundry.
I have the BB 8703e and yesterday, got a replacement for it, the BB Curve (8330). There are several models of the Curve on the market, and some have very limited features. It varies by cell carrier. This one has some bells and whistles which I really like, but it pretty much took most of the afternoon to learn how to do most everything. I'm loving it thus far. (I had to upgrade b/c the 8703e didn't have expandable memory, and my memory was at max. capicity, causing problems for me.) I put a 4G card in the new phone, but would prefer much more, but not worth the drive to a big box store that sells larger cards.
This morning, yahoo news has an article noting that the top five selling smart phones are:
1) BlackBerry Curve
2) iPhone
3) BlackBerry Storm (touch screen)
4) BlackBerry Pearl
5) T-Mobile G1
They note that Verizon's buy 1, get 1 free ($100 for the two) promotion on the BB Curve, is what helped sales tremendously, while the iPhone still will cost $200 for one, including rebates. They also point out that iPhone is partnered with only AT&T, unlike BB, which works with all the carriers.
From the article:
"And here's a potentially worrying trend for Apple: the NPD found that RIM's share of the smartphone market rose a solid 15 percent to a full 50 percent, while both Apple and Palm (which didn't land a handset in the top 5) both saw their shares fall 10 percent."
What I've learned about the iPhone: it has a glass front on it and it will crack. I'm told that iPhone doesn't have insurance to cover that. So, if you are still in your contract, you better know how to haggle with a $9 per hour clerk at AT&T, because you will likely be paying full price for the replacement. OUCH! I've mentioned the killer for me -- difficult to type on keyboard.
The plus side of the iPhone, from what I've seen, is that it can do everything, except fold your laundry.
Beach Fanatic
Thanks for this very informative thread.
I need to replace my 5 year old very basic cell phone and all this info is going to come in handy. But I'm waiting to acquire new communications tools until Mercury goes direct after May 31st ;-)
I need to replace my 5 year old very basic cell phone and all this info is going to come in handy. But I'm waiting to acquire new communications tools until Mercury goes direct after May 31st ;-)
Meow
The plus side of the iPhone, from what I've seen, is that it can do everything, except fold your laundry.
The downside is people that have these things can't seem to put them down when out in public. :roll: At this rate, people will be sitting at a restaurant and everyone will communicate with their thumbs. Well, except me...guess I'll be talking to myself!
SoWal Expert
Is "Mercury" the new iPhone, expected to hit the market soon? The Yahoo news article mentioned that another factor of low sales in iPhone lately may also be in part, due to people waiting for the new model to hit the shelves.
SoWal Expert
Thanks for this very informative thread.Me too - time for another discussion w/ a sales clerk about how I don't NEED those features (and couldn't work them if I did) and certainly will not be buying a $$ phone and service plan, because I just want the phone to send/receive calls and texts.
I need to replace my 5 year old very basic cell phone and all this info is going to come in handy.
SoWal Insider
Thanks for this very informative thread.
I need to replace my 5 year old very basic cell phone and all this info is going to come in handy. But I'm waiting to acquire new communications tools until Mercury goes direct after May 31st ;-)
Ooooh, Mercury Retrodrade, Baby.
This one better be an easy one for us! It starts next week, right? Let's compare as we move into it. ;-)
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Thanks for this very informative thread.The planet?
I need to replace my 5 year old very basic cell phone and all this info is going to come in handy. But I'm waiting to acquire new communications tools until Mercury goes direct after May 31st ;-)
The downside is people that have these things can't seem to put them down when out in public. :roll: At this rate, people will be sitting at a restaurant and everyone will communicate with their thumbs. Well, except me...guess I'll be talking to myself!I hate that part, too...get off the nipple!
SoWal Insider
One GF only talks with her thumbs - drives me up the frigin' wall!
One night we were out and she was on that thing, holding it up so we could read along about whatever the sending person was sending her.
I looked around our table and said, "Do y'all know this person? I don't. What is that person talking about GF?"
It made her mad. I so hope she doesn't do this when we get together this week. I'm gonna have to be a smart ass!
One night we were out and she was on that thing, holding it up so we could read along about whatever the sending person was sending her.
I looked around our table and said, "Do y'all know this person? I don't. What is that person talking about GF?"
It made her mad. I so hope she doesn't do this when we get together this week. I'm gonna have to be a smart ass!
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SoWal Expert
"Mam, please step away from the device."
Beach Lover
I LOVE my iPhone but to me AT&T isn't the best of services between PC and Destin.......Lots of black holes around here. With all the bells and whistles of internet use, I don't mind my monthly bill. But, I love anything Apple.
SWGB
Me too - time for another discussion w/ a sales clerk about how I don't NEED those features (and couldn't work them if I did) and certainly will not be buying a $$ phone and service plan, because I just want the phone to send/receive calls and texts.
Well quit whining and go with the most advertised phone in your market segment.
Behold:
One Touch (Simple) Cell Phones
SoWal Expert
Well quit whining and go with the most advertised phone in your market segment.
Behold:
One Touch (Simple) Cell Phones
Don't be ridiculous - they want $147 for those phones and they don't text!
fartblossom
Don't be ridiculous - they want $147 for those phones and they don't text!
i couldn't function without texting.....that's because i usually don't answer the phone when it rings.Beach Fanatic
Ooooh, Mercury Retrodrade, Baby.
It starts next week, right? Let's compare as we move into it. ;-)
Mercury turns Retrograde in Gemini TODAY!
SoWal Insider
Today? Oh Mahvelous - that esplains some stuff already! It's hitting us four times this year! Hardly fair..........
SoWal Expert
Mercury turns Retrograde in Gemini TODAY!
Is that what's wrong?
It's been one crappy day and I am THIS close to losing it! :angry:
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Is that what's wrong?
It's been one crappy day and I am THIS close to losing it! :angry:
If that's what's going on with my crazy life lately, I'm relieved to know that things will eventually shift...unless we're hit by a comet or something...but then I won't need a phone...
Meow
Is that what's wrong?
It's been one crappy day and I am THIS close to losing it! :angry:
If that's what's going on with my crazy life lately, I'm relieved to know that things will eventually shift...unless we're hit by a comet or something...but then I won't need a phone...
...sorry, but could y'all scoot over. I love how y'all have gone from phone info to astrology to more ranting. I am sick and tired of my phone and all this appetizer drama with my PUCKING CRAZY SIL! 
What an IDIOT! Thank goodness she's not blood....although when I see her she may be bloody. Thanks, I feel somewhat better now!
Carry on.
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Thanks, I feel somewhat better now!
Carry on.
Dahlin', as long as my name is on this thread, I don't care if it's hijacked to Mercury and back. You can rant about whatever the hail you want!
Meow
Dahlin', as long as my name is on this thread, I don't care if it's hijacked to Mercury and back. You can rant about whatever the hail you want!
...call me!hmmmm......can't rememberAuthor
Can I call you this weekend? I'm semi-delirious...
Meow
Can I call you this weekend? I'm semi-delirious...
Just know that if you leave me a message on my phone that I may not get it for days!
Oh, and FTLOC, do NOT text me! Somehow a text jsut showed up that said..."Happy Easter". Not sure how that happened. Checking your forum account
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