Iz a grownup now

Cloud · 12-28-2008, 12:07 AM

After years of grudging, pay-as-you-go use of cell phones, I finally got a real phone, with a real monthly bill.

Damn, it those things SUCK YOU IN! In the beginning, it was "just for on the road," now, look what I got! A party phone!

So, any iphone tips for me?

TheMercenary · 12-28-2008, 02:34 AM

I finally gave in and got a crackberry. They are addicting. After about 2 months now the newness is finally wearing off.

Undertoad · 12-28-2008, 08:06 AM

Don't buy anything Windows Mobile. They blew it again - the keyboard on the Moto I have is very nice, but the phone is ruined by Windows Mobile lack of usability. Usability is everything to a phone.

If I was buying today, Blackberry for sure. J's daughter has a BB Curve and it is impressive.

skysidhe · 12-28-2008, 09:06 AM

So the Blackberry is a pretty good phone? What about carrier?

I've been considering buying a different phone. There are so many to choose from.

Why the Blackberry UT above other touch screens?

Cloud · 12-28-2008, 09:22 AM

I almost got the Blackberry Storm, but the monthly service plans I needed worked out much cheaper with the iphone.

it's seriously the Coolest Gadget Eva!

skysidhe · 12-28-2008, 09:31 AM

I am sure the I phone is the coolest but it maybe too much phone for my needs. It probably is a mini office huh? I don't want to browse the internet from my phone, or any other office kind of work.

I see there are alot of other touch phones out there.
Functionality is nice and I want that but how many bells and whistles do I really want or need?

I'd like a touch screen,Large font instant messaging free to Canada service and cheap CA calls if needed,nice camera, optional GPS,mp3 capable with a family plan but I don't want a 2year contract. I don't think I have an option about that though.

The razar is not impressive imo

skysidhe · 12-28-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

I almost got the Blackberry Storm, but the monthly service plans I needed worked out much cheaper with the iphone.

it's seriously the Coolest Gadget Eva!

well according to cnet reviews between the blackberry storm and the Iphone..the Iphone won hands down.

nowhereman · 12-29-2008, 10:15 AM

"I want a phone that can make calls, and receive calls" - Makes the sales folks' head spin around every time. Keep repeating as they try to upsell you.

lumberjim · 12-29-2008, 10:38 AM

jinx and i are eligible for our new every 2 upgrade....but i LIKE the razr. it makes and receives calls. plus it has scrabble on it for when i'm bored.

jcs · 12-29-2008, 10:52 AM

I'm fan (but not *fanatic* they make sometimes bad phones too) of Nokia.

What I can't understand - new Nokia E65 and such sh***y battery. Phone works for 30 hours (stand-by).

Samasung (I tested D900) have easy interface & great functionality (3Mpx camere is awesome) - but try to install any new soft - You need 2 days of training, 8 steps to perform and use 3 different tools.

I tested iPhone 3G - but I was not excited - too big, to much gadgets, close system.

skysidhe · 12-29-2008, 11:22 AM

ooh scrabble...tempting and it makes and receives calls. You sound practical. This is what my son says too.

I need a good message phone. One with a good keypad and good fonts so I don't need to wear glasses just to see and text.

I went through cnet reviews and there are too many choices.

I have cricket service so my option if I stick with them are the razar and the samsung messenger.

I want a COOL phone. One that I can play with during my graveyard shift. You know take photos,play games,text my coworker down the hall. We can't to one another because of the kids sleeping.I perhaps just want a toy. I suppose I could jump to a laptop for that though eh?

lumberjim · 12-29-2008, 11:35 AM

what do you do? graveyard shift, kids sleeping?

Cloud · 12-29-2008, 11:46 AM

oh, and for --- I think it was Flint that asked how many clicks to call someone on your favorites? Easiest ever.

--rapid double click to get to your faves
--one click to call

and I can play scrabble and about a million other things, too. The koi pond--the ocarina--the white noise player. Seriously cool.

I'm more about the "other stuff" than about the phone, so I'm really pleased.

skysidhe · 12-29-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

what do you do? graveyard shift, kids sleeping?

I will email you the answer

edit- since you asked you are the only person I'v told. I'd like to keep it that way. I just wanted to satisfy your curiosity.

Cloud · 12-29-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skysidhe

I want a COOL phone. One that I can play with during my graveyard shift. You know take photos,play games,text my coworker down the hall. We can't to one another because of the kids sleeping.I perhaps just want a toy. I suppose I could jump to a laptop for that though eh?

oh, the iphone can do all that and more. Shopping list is one feature I'm going to like a lot.

The ocarina is SUPER cool--turn your phone into a musical instrument by blowing on it. I'm like--no fucking way!

12-28-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
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12-28-2008, 02:34 AM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I finally gave in and got a crackberry. They are addicting. After about 2 months now the newness is finally wearing off. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

12-28-2008, 09:22 AM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I almost got the Blackberry Storm, but the monthly service plans I needed worked out much cheaper with the iphone. it's seriously the Coolest Gadget Eva! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

12-29-2008, 10:38 AM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	jinx and i are eligible for our new every 2 upgrade....but i LIKE the razr. it makes and receives calls. plus it has scrabble on it for when i'm bored. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-29-2008, 11:35 AM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	what do you do? graveyard shift, kids sleeping? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-28-2008, 08:06 AM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Don't buy anything Windows Mobile. They blew it again - the keyboard on the Moto I have is very nice, but the phone is ruined by Windows Mobile lack of usability. Usability is everything to a phone. If I was buying today, Blackberry for sure. J's daughter has a BB Curve and it is impressive.

12-28-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	So the Blackberry is a pretty good phone? What about carrier? I've been considering buying a different phone. There are so many to choose from. Why the Blackberry UT above other touch screens?

12-28-2008, 09:31 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I am sure the I phone is the coolest but it maybe too much phone for my needs. It probably is a mini office huh? I don't want to browse the internet from my phone, or any other office kind of work. I see there are alot of other touch phones out there. Functionality is nice and I want that but how many bells and whistles do I really want or need? I'd like a touch screen,Large font instant messaging free to Canada service and cheap CA calls if needed,nice camera, optional GPS,mp3 capable with a family plan but I don't want a 2year contract. I don't think I have an option about that though. The razar is not impressive imo

12-29-2008, 10:15 AM	#8
nowhereman sliding down the razor blade of life Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: just over the edge Posts: 228	"I want a phone that can make calls, and receive calls" - Makes the sales folks' head spin around every time. Keep repeating as they try to upsell you.

12-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#10
jcs Recruit or Something Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 4	I'm fan (but not fanatic they make sometimes bad phones too) of Nokia. What I can't understand - new Nokia E65 and such sh***y battery. Phone works for 30 hours (stand-by). Samasung (I tested D900) have easy interface & great functionality (3Mpx camere is awesome) - but try to install any new soft - You need 2 days of training, 8 steps to perform and use 3 different tools. I tested iPhone 3G - but I was not excited - too big, to much gadgets, close system.

12-29-2008, 11:22 AM	#11
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	ooh scrabble...tempting and it makes and receives calls. You sound practical. This is what my son says too. I need a good message phone. One with a good keypad and good fonts so I don't need to wear glasses just to see and text. I went through cnet reviews and there are too many choices. I have cricket service so my option if I stick with them are the razar and the samsung messenger. I want a COOL phone. One that I can play with during my graveyard shift. You know take photos,play games,text my coworker down the hall. We can't to one another because of the kids sleeping.I perhaps just want a toy. I suppose I could jump to a laptop for that though eh?

12-29-2008, 11:46 AM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	oh, and for --- I think it was Flint that asked how many clicks to call someone on your favorites? Easiest ever. --rapid double click to get to your faves --one click to call and I can play scrabble and about a million other things, too. The koi pond--the ocarina--the white noise player. Seriously cool. I'm more about the "other stuff" than about the phone, so I'm really pleased. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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