Smart Phone Help

One other tip. Don't buy insurance through your carrier. Go with something like square trade. Same plans but cheaper.


Actually don't get insurance and take the risk. IF you get the warranty for say a Droid Bionic it will cost you $70 then if you drop or break your phone yo ustill have to pay $100 deductible to replace it; $170 total investment if broken (lost and your SOL). You could easily replace that phone on eBay for $200.

Risk the $30 and pocket the $70. Plus most warranties are only good for a year.

Ok, I’ll join in here because we’re up for a new renewal on our phone package and I’d like a new phone and I know you guys would love beating me up on this.
I currently have a cheesy flip open phone than can text and takes very bad pictures..… that’s about it.
The wife says I can get a free new phone that slides open (don’t know how else to describe it) and has a full keyboard with a shift key etc etc and it takes average pictures, not much else to it.
I’m thinking I want to go better than that but don’t want to spend a whole lot.
My eye sight also sucks without reading glasses so there is that.
I do not need internet on my phone. I’m behind a PC ¾ of the day at work and a lot at home.
I don’t travel on business very much so don’t need internet for that. I also don’t need this phone for business related stuff.
I don’t know shit about apps but I’m sure there a lot I would like of them.
So what do I want?

Ok, I’ll join in here because we’re up for a new renewal on our phone package and I’d like a new phone and I know you guys would love beating me up on this.
I currently have a cheesy flip open phone than can text and takes very bad pictures..… that’s about it.
The wife says I can get a free new phone that slides open (don’t know how else to describe it) and has a full keyboard with a shift key etc etc and it takes average pictures, not much else to it.
I’m thinking I want to go better than that but don’t want to spend a whole lot.
My eye sight also sucks without reading glasses so there is that.
I do not need internet on my phone. I’m behind a PC ¾ of the day at work and a lot at home.
I don’t travel on business very much so don’t need internet for that. I also don’t need this phone for business related stuff.
I don’t know shit about apps but I’m sure there a lot I would like of them.
So what do I want?

This:

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Plus

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Should cover your old ass needs.

This:

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Plus

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Should cover your old ass needs.

I heard Best Buy is running a special on that setup this week, plus they're tossing in a free month of AOL

I heard Best Buy is running a special on that setup this week, plus they're tossing in a free month of AOL

I just pissed myself! :laughing2

Make sure the cable is Monster grade and you get the extended warranty on the phone too!

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nice!

I'm glad someone posted this thread. My cellphone ended a few weeks ago, and I've been thinking about the next phone I get. I just had a little Pantech Jest...something that didn't require data service. I'm kicking myself for going with that phone after I got rid of my Blackberry, because I had no idea Verizon was going to limit the data service. If I had known that in advanced, I would have kept my data (probably gotten rid of the blackberry thought.)

Anyways, I'm eyeing the Droid Razr Maxx. It's supposed to have one of the best smartphones in regards to battery life and features, but it is a bit pricey for me. I'm glad someone mentioned Amazonwireless, I can save a few bucks off of the phone from there, although I WISHED I was a new customer as those guys are getting a big savings off of the phone. Anyways, anybody else have the Maxx?

I'm glad someone posted this thread. My cellphone ended a few weeks ago, and I've been thinking about the next phone I get. I just had a little Pantech Jest...something that didn't require data service. I'm kicking myself for going with that phone after I got rid of my Blackberry, because I had no idea Verizon was going to limit the data service. If I had known that in advanced, I would have kept my data (probably gotten rid of the blackberry thought.)

Anyways, I'm eyeing the Droid Razr Maxx. It's supposed to have one of the best smartphones in regards to battery life and features, but it is a bit pricey for me. I'm glad someone mentioned Amazonwireless, I can save a few bucks off of the phone from there, although I WISHED I was a new customer as those guys are getting a big savings off of the phone. Anyways, anybody else have the Maxx?

You are in the same boat as myself a few months back. I say give the Bionic a whirl. It is cheaper up front just as fast as the Razor and you can remove the battery to reboot it. Also as a man it fit better in my pocket then the Razor.

If you're looking for an android smartphone, I'd recommend waiting if possible. Very rarely is it a good idea to wait for "new stuff" because there's always something new and better around the corner. (that's the story on how my desktop took about a year longer to build than first anticipated!) Within the next few months there will be some really great phones coming out.

When it comes down to it, you have to figure out what features are important to you and focus on those. Display? Camera? Service? Battery life? QWERTY vs Touch keyboard, etc. Once those are established it's easier to point you in the right direction.

If you're looking for an android smartphone, I'd recommend waiting if possible. Very rarely is it a good idea to wait for "new stuff" because there's always something new and better around the corner. (that's the story on how my desktop took about a year longer to build than first anticipated!) Within the next few months there will be some really great phones coming out.

When it comes down to it, you have to figure out what features are important to you and focus on those. Display? Camera? Service? Battery life? QWERTY vs Touch keyboard, etc. Once those are established it's easier to point you in the right direction.

I think the Bionic is there for the waiters. IT is 100 bucks has 4g, dual processors and will be outfitted with Ice Cream Sandwich this year. That is a pretty packed phone for $100; should easily get yo uthrough the next two years.