Getting a New Phone Monday

AquaToad · 09-22-2008, 05:36 PM

Hey my "new phone" date is monday and i REALLY want a good one. I have ~$150 and ive been looking at the blackberry curve, the LG env 2, and the samsung glyde. (if you cant tell im on verizon) its my dads business contract and he has a blackberry so i think i can get on the plan without the extra 50 bucks. any suggestions other than these?

Space Toast · 09-22-2008, 07:10 PM

Coolio, I hope you enjoy your purchase.

runtohell121 · 09-22-2008, 07:56 PM

verizon ehh? the env2 looks good.

lacrosse_man16 · 09-22-2008, 11:39 PM

Hope you enjoy the new contract.

yensed · 09-23-2008, 04:34 AM

You didn't really state what you will be doing with the phone or what your looking for in a phone. If you go with a BlackBerry you will be forced to choose "Email and Web for BlackBerry� - $29.99/month" or "Blackberry� Solution Unlimited Data Usage - $44.99/month". The Keyboard on the Env2 is nice, but the tiny external screen is pitiful. I would recommend the Alias over the Env2 anyday. The Glyde has a nice size screen and the keyboard feels great but its very thick and chunky... I have been planning a switch to Verizon and I've messed around with their phones on a few occasions and have decided on the LG Dare.

Gow616 · 09-23-2008, 10:44 AM

Verizon is in talks about quitting the contract plans and moving to the no contract plans. When and if it will happen is still up in the air but if it goes through - good news for you.

yensed · 09-23-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gow616

Verizon is in talks about quitting the contract plans and moving to the no contract plans. When and if it will happen is still up in the air but if it goes through - good news for you.

If you go to the Verizon website you can shop by 1-year contract, 2-year Contract and Month-By-Month. I'm not sure how long they have been doing it, but its new to me as of last night. Its insane they want to charge $409.99 for the LG Dare of you choose Month-To-Month.

Gow616 · 09-23-2008, 01:53 PM

Probably trying to get all the money out of a person up front and have the contract plans seem more appeasing. After all, a contract means money in the bank for a period of time, whereas month to month means a possible drop in the money supply.

Though it seems the contract is optional just got done on 22 Sep 2008.

It’s Official: Verizon Wireless says contracts are optional : Boy Genius Report

Some more info regarding that for anyone interested in Verizon or uses Verizon mobile service.

yensed · 09-23-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gow616

Probably trying to get all the money out of a person up front and have the contract plans seem more appeasing. After all, a contract means money in the bank for a period of time, whereas month to month means a possible drop in the money supply.

Well yea, I understand charging the full price of the phone. But that price just seems crazy for that phone.

guitarfreak846 · 09-25-2008, 01:43 PM

Get the Blackberry Curve. It is an amazing phone and the data plan makes it worth the money. It has a great web browser and wonderful apps. Plus v4.5 OS is out which adds html email and flash support to web

AquaToad · 09-25-2008, 06:17 PM

wow really? sweet!

The Chicken. · 09-25-2008, 06:41 PM

I just got the LG Decoy from Verizon Wireless LG Decoy.

i personally love the phone.

check it out

yensed · 09-25-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chicken.

I just got the LG Decoy from Verizon Wireless LG Decoy.

i personally love the phone.

check it out

I was totally checking that phone out. If I didn't plan on texting/emailing very often I probably would get it.

Space Toast · 09-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Decoy is a nice phone but I agree with Yensed, I wouldnt get it, because of my Texting/Emailing habits

The Chicken. · 09-25-2008, 06:50 PM

I send/receive about 300 texts a day and I have no problems with it but that is all personal preference. I also have been using the built in bluetooth headset more than i thought i would. Its not great quality but it works.

Space Toast · 09-25-2008, 06:55 PM

I ust don't like using T9 I would rather have a qwerty keyboard. IMO

yensed · 09-25-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor

I ust don't like using T9 I would rather have a qwerty keyboard. IMO

Same

Space Toast · 09-25-2008, 07:02 PM

09-22-2008, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
AquaToad Experienced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 854 Reputation: 39	Getting a New Phone Monday Hey my "new phone" date is monday and i REALLY want a good one. I have ~$150 and ive been looking at the blackberry curve, the LG env 2, and the samsung glyde. (if you cant tell im on verizon) its my dads business contract and he has a blackberry so i think i can get on the plan without the extra 50 bucks. any suggestions other than these? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. thx stkr Last edited by AquaToad : 09-24-2008 at 05:13 PM.

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lacrosse_man16 Drankn dat Jesus juice Retired Staff Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 360 Reputation: 163	Hope you enjoy the new contract. __________________ zb Redneck Drunk

09-23-2008, 04:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
yensed Anti-Fanboy Retired Staff Zune Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon. Posts: 1,089 Reputation: 46	You didn't really state what you will be doing with the phone or what your looking for in a phone. If you go with a BlackBerry you will be forced to choose "Email and Web for BlackBerry� - $29.99/month" or "Blackberry� Solution Unlimited Data Usage - $44.99/month". The Keyboard on the Env2 is nice, but the tiny external screen is pitiful. I would recommend the Alias over the Env2 anyday. The Glyde has a nice size screen and the keyboard feels great but its very thick and chunky... I have been planning a switch to Verizon and I've messed around with their phones on a few occasions and have decided on the LG Dare. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,120 Reputation: 581 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Verizon is in talks about quitting the contract plans and moving to the no contract plans. When and if it will happen is still up in the air but if it goes through - good news for you. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,120 Reputation: 581 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Probably trying to get all the money out of a person up front and have the contract plans seem more appeasing. After all, a contract means money in the bank for a period of time, whereas month to month means a possible drop in the money supply. Though it seems the contract is optional just got done on 22 Sep 2008. It’s Official: Verizon Wireless says contracts are optional : Boy Genius Report Some more info regarding that for anyone interested in Verizon or uses Verizon mobile service. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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guitarfreak846 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashvegas, TN. (Nashville for anyone who doesn't live there) Posts: 350 Reputation: 18	Get the Blackberry Curve. It is an amazing phone and the data plan makes it worth the money. It has a great web browser and wonderful apps. Plus v4.5 OS is out which adds html email and flash support to web __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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AquaToad Experienced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 854 Reputation: 39	wow really? sweet! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. thx stkr

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The Chicken. Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 127 Reputation: 10	I just got the LG Decoy from Verizon Wireless LG Decoy. i personally love the phone. check it out __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. The Chicken: Owns one pride that he bought With 1 $ZB Feb 12 6:04PM

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The Chicken. Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 127 Reputation: 10	I send/receive about 300 texts a day and I have no problems with it but that is all personal preference. I also have been using the built in bluetooth headset more than i thought i would. Its not great quality but it works. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. The Chicken: Owns one pride that he bought With 1 $ZB Feb 12 6:04PM

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