Having Issues Finding a New Phone --- UPDATE pg. 11 - The DIS Discussion Forums

*NikkiBell* · 04-09-2009, 05:22 PM

So, I have to get a new phone and very soon. I currently have a Motorola Razr and got it when it was the "in" phone to have (not to mention expensive!). I need to get a new phone because this one is just dying. I have AT&T (Cingular) and it seems like they have no interesting phones out. Anybody have a suggestion? I was leaning towards one of those phones that slides out for texting, but it seems they are not that available anymore.

Annette_VA · 04-09-2009, 05:28 PM

AT&T...No interesting phone? Um, iPhone!!

scarlett873 · 04-09-2009, 05:30 PM

I, too, would have to go with iPhone!

*NikkiBell* · 04-09-2009, 05:34 PM

I don't like the iPhone because it gets all of the fingerprints on it. Plus, I'm a teacher and that is so not in my budget right now! lol

scarlett873 · 04-09-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

I don't like the iPhone because it gets all of the fingerprints on it. Plus, I'm a teacher and that is so not in my budget right now! lol

I have a fingerprint screen protector on mine and I have no fingerprint issues

I understand about the budget thing though. But I have to say..if you have the chance to get an iPhone, I'd go for it!

simonkodousek · 04-09-2009, 05:44 PM

How about the Pantech dual slider one (slides up for numbers, and sideways for letters) or the Samsung slider with a keyboard?

*NikkiBell* · 04-09-2009, 05:45 PM

Does AT&T use that? Hmm, do I need to get the phone from AT&T or can I do it another way? I saw two T-Mobile phones I wanted, could I use one of those somehow?

simonkodousek · 04-09-2009, 05:48 PM

You would have to get the T-Mobile phone unlocked, but that is very expensive to do. If your contract with AT&T is up, I might look at other providers, especially Verizon for their great texting phones.

wildeoscar · 04-09-2009, 06:04 PM

ya might wait till june when the new iphone comes out and get a used one on the cheap when people upgrade

Kaa · 04-09-2009, 06:09 PM

I love my Blackberry Curve. I couldn't text with my Razr, so I upgraded to the Blackberry so I could text my son. It would take me forever to send a message on the Razr.

disneydan864 · 04-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Hi
Im not sure if you have these mobile phones state side,but i would take a look at

Nokia N97
HTC Touch Hd
Samsung Omnia
Sony Ericsson X1
HTC G1

The iphone is a good phone,but old tech now,the only real good thing about the iphone is the app store.
All of the above phones can do what the iphone does,in some cases better.
If i had to pick One,it would have to be the: Nokia n97,if thats not out in the states then the HTC TOUCH HD hands down,Alot like the iphone but better camera,video playback,better screen and most app are free,unlike apples apps

Have a great day

MrandMissVacation · 04-09-2009, 06:24 PM

I've considered changing to Boost Mobile when my contract is up at the end of summer. Yes you have to purchase the phone, but the bill is 50 bucks a month for everything.. and unlimited.

rn4val · 04-09-2009, 06:57 PM

My son got the Pantech Duet with duel sliders and has had nothing but problems with it. He had to buy a cheap phone until he can upgrade but my husband got a Pantac Breeze and loves it. It is kind of simple but works great. I like Radio Shack better to get the phone than the ATT store.
Debbie

DisneyKevin · 04-09-2009, 07:06 PM

If you have a chance.....get the iPhone.

Trust me.

Somewhere down the line, you will say "I wish I listened to Kevn and the others."

FireDancer · 04-09-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

Does AT&T use that? Hmm, do I need to get the phone from AT&T or can I do it another way? I saw two T-Mobile phones I wanted, could I use one of those somehow?

There are programs available to unlock pretty much any GSM phone now a days. Any T-Mobile phone will be GSM. I would go with an Android phone personally because I like the open source model.

04-09-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,970	Having Issues Finding a New Phone --- UPDATE pg. 11 So, I have to get a new phone and very soon. I currently have a Motorola Razr and got it when it was the "in" phone to have (not to mention expensive!). I need to get a new phone because this one is just dying. I have AT&T (Cingular) and it seems like they have no interesting phones out. Anybody have a suggestion? I was leaning towards one of those phones that slides out for texting, but it seems they are not that available anymore. __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site Last edited by NikkiBell; 05-07-2009 at 08:01 PM.

04-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#2
Annette_VA DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,493	AT&T...No interesting phone? Um, iPhone!! __________________ ~Annette

04-09-2009, 05:30 PM	#3
scarlett873 Surrounded by true friends ... and they are the wind beneath my wings. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 11,864	I, too, would have to go with iPhone! __________________ Brandie In loving memory of the most amazing man to grace my life...

04-09-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,970	I don't like the iPhone because it gets all of the fingerprints on it. Plus, I'm a teacher and that is so not in my budget right now! lol __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

04-09-2009, 05:44 PM	#6
simonkodousek 438 Miles From My Happy Place Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,251	How about the Pantech dual slider one (slides up for numbers, and sideways for letters) or the Samsung slider with a keyboard? __________________

04-09-2009, 05:45 PM	#7
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,970	Does AT&T use that? Hmm, do I need to get the phone from AT&T or can I do it another way? I saw two T-Mobile phones I wanted, could I use one of those somehow? __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

04-09-2009, 05:48 PM	#8
simonkodousek 438 Miles From My Happy Place Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,251	You would have to get the T-Mobile phone unlocked, but that is very expensive to do. If your contract with AT&T is up, I might look at other providers, especially Verizon for their great texting phones. __________________

04-09-2009, 06:04 PM	#9
wildeoscar DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Down on the corner, out in the street Posts: 6,956	ya might wait till june when the new iphone comes out and get a used one on the cheap when people upgrade

04-09-2009, 06:09 PM	#10
Kaa Moderator I will be putting a serious dent in their inventory of sausage and beer There is nothing like sitting in a lounge chair under an umbrella on Castaway Cay Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Texas (it's a whole other country!) Posts: 2,420	I love my Blackberry Curve. I couldn't text with my Razr, so I upgraded to the Blackberry so I could text my son. It would take me forever to send a message on the Razr. __________________ Tammy

04-09-2009, 06:10 PM	#11
disneydan864 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: essex uk Posts: 42	Hi Im not sure if you have these mobile phones state side,but i would take a look at Nokia N97 HTC Touch Hd Samsung Omnia Sony Ericsson X1 HTC G1 The iphone is a good phone,but old tech now,the only real good thing about the iphone is the app store. All of the above phones can do what the iphone does,in some cases better. If i had to pick One,it would have to be the: Nokia n97,if thats not out in the states then the HTC TOUCH HD hands down,Alot like the iphone but better camera,video playback,better screen and most app are free,unlike apples apps Have a great day __________________ All Star Sports 10/98 All Star Movies 09/01 09/03 09/04 08/05 08/06 All Star Music 09/02 09/07 Caribbean Beach 09/08 Port Orleans Riverside 09/09 My Honeymoon Disneyland Paris 28/08/10 Our New DVC Kidani Village 11/11/10 Boardwalk kidani old key west Saratoga springs 10/05/11 20/09/11 Disneyland Paris 06/07/12 New Baby 03/10/12 Kidani village 06/02/13

04-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#12
MrandMissVacation Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroitish Posts: 386	I've considered changing to Boost Mobile when my contract is up at the end of summer. Yes you have to purchase the phone, but the bill is 50 bucks a month for everything.. and unlimited. __________________ First trip to WDW 1976 ~Bicentennial celebration 1984 Poly 2006 Poly (concierge) first trip for the kids 2009 Podcast cruise 2010 Universal 7 days @ portofino bay 2011 NYE cruise Disney Dream Michelle, Steve, and our children the real "Mr and Miss Vacation"

04-09-2009, 06:57 PM	#13
rn4val Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 432	My son got the Pantech Duet with duel sliders and has had nothing but problems with it. He had to buy a cheap phone until he can upgrade but my husband got a Pantac Breeze and loves it. It is kind of simple but works great. I like Radio Shack better to get the phone than the ATT store. Debbie __________________ 1993 Dixie Landings 1995 Caribbean Beach 1997 Caribbean Beach 2008 AKV 2011 OKW

04-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#14
DisneyKevin Kelvis Above the Pearls Below the Crown Such a tease! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,322	If you have a chance.....get the iPhone. Trust me. Somewhere down the line, you will say "I wish I listened to Kevn and the others." __________________

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