Author Topic: Phonebore: Help me choose my new phone! (Read 2778 times)

Himu · « **on:** March 11, 2010, 06:47:00 PM »

It's down to these choices:

Pantech Impact

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Blackberry Curve 8310

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I'm leaning on the blackberry but the Pantech looks pretty swell too! Thoughts?

Ichirou · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:48:47 PM »

iPhone.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:49:28 PM »

Pantech sucks dude.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:51:34 PM »

Which carrier?

Himu · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:52:22 PM »

They do? I don't know much about cells.

And I'm not getting an iphone. I've used ipod touch before and those things are dumb. I can't imagine having the same interface on a phone.

Quote from: Zero Hero on March 11, 2010, 06:51:34 PM

Which carrier?

AT&T!

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:00:04 PM »

Those are not comparable. Switch to Verizon and get the Droid or Pre Plus.

Also the 8310 isn't even made anymore. If you stick with AT&T and want a BBerry get the 8900 or the 8520.

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:02:07 PM »

Verizon is that much better than AT&T?

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:04:53 PM »

yes. Outside of the Bold no BBerries are even 3G on AT&T. If you're going to pay a premium to be on ATT you might as well get reliable 3G coverage and a 3G device.

Chinner · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:05:56 PM »

Smugphone

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:14:52 PM »

Yeah I looked on AT&T's site and there aren't even any phones worth considering on their lineup. Switch to verizon and get a droid:

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-A855-Android-Verizon-Wireless/dp/B002UUTCKC

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:16:05 PM »

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2010, 07:19:50 PM »

You will never figure out a Blackberry. Droid or Pre Plus on Verizon for the same monthly cost as ShiTTTT&T

BlackMage · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:12:38 PM »

yeah blackberries are not user friendly AT ALL. I fucking hate mine.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:13:41 PM »

I still don't comprehend what sort of Mafia tactics went into making fucking BLACKBERRIES the workplace standard cellphone.

bork · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:14:47 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 11, 2010, 06:52:22 PM

They do? I don't know much about cells.

And I'm not getting an iphone. I've used ipod touch before and those things are dumb. I can't imagine having the same interface on a phone.

Quote from: Zero Hero on March 11, 2010, 06:51:34 PM
Which carrier?

AT&T!

That's crazy. You're already going with AT&T. Get an iPhone.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:23:04 PM »

Are you going to use it as a smartphone with a data plan and everything or do you just want a simple messaging phone? If the latter, you should at least try out the pantech slate (which I have). Slim design and the most comfortable qwerty keyboard I've ever used.

Quote from: Good Day Sir on March 11, 2010, 09:14:47 PM

That's crazy. You're already going with AT&T. Get an iPhone.

It doesn't sound like he likes touchscreens honestly.

Rman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2010, 09:28:48 PM »

Everyone is going touchscreen--Apple, Android, Windows Phone 7, etc. The future is not going to be fun place for you, Himuro.

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2010, 10:01:45 PM »

Quote from: Rman on March 11, 2010, 09:28:48 PM

Everyone is going touchscreen--Apple, Android, Windows Phone 7, etc. The future is not going to be fun place for you, Himuro.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

bork · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2010, 10:16:05 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 11, 2010, 09:23:04 PM

Are you going to use it as a smartphone with a data plan and everything or do you just want a simple messaging phone? If the latter, you should at least try out the pantech slate (which I have). Slim design and the most comfortable qwerty keyboard I've ever used.

Quote from: Good Day Sir on March 11, 2010, 09:14:47 PM
That's crazy. You're already going with AT&T. Get an iPhone.
It doesn't sound like he likes touchscreens honestly.

I'm not too thrilled with touchscreens myself, but the iPhone's great -shitty controls in a lot of games aside (and who gives a shit?)- for everyday use and has a lot of useful apps, plus an awesome web browser.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:00:01 AM »

Droid, Pre

That plus keyboard

Beezy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2010, 02:45:27 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 11, 2010, 07:16:05 PM

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HAL

I love my phone.

GilloD · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:00:25 AM »

STUPID COIUCES SONSAYS THE DRUNK GUY AND DRUNK GUY ALWAYS SECRETLY RIGHT

Reb · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:14:02 PM »

I love my BB Curve, user friendly imo.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:16:36 PM »

BB's aren't user friendly?

Get an iPhone. They are only $99 for an 8GB 3G. Best $99 I ever spent.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:34:55 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on March 12, 2010, 02:45:27 AM

Quote from: Himuro on March 11, 2010, 07:16:05 PM
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HAL
I love my phone.

You ballin my nubian.

Mupepe · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2010, 03:36:00 PM »

BB's are the fucking shit. Pretty goddamn awesome.

I'd say go with the Iphone or an android phone though.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #26 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:08:49 PM »

If you can bide some time, Apple has more offerings on the way:

drew · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:37:41 PM »

pantech phones are garbage

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** March 14, 2010, 12:49:08 AM »

Got a Blackberry Bold.

elektrikluv · « **Reply #29 on:** March 15, 2010, 09:28:56 AM »

iPhone for sure.

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:06:49 PM »

Got my phone. It's my first smartphone and I'm in awe.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #31 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:29:45 PM »

Quote from: elektrikluv on March 15, 2010, 09:28:56 AM

iPhone for sure.

Garbage smartphone. It's a nice toy, though.

Tell me you got something practical, Himuro. Like a sweet Android device or one of 'dem fancy Palm devices. I'd even settle for BlackBerry.

I can't wait to upgrade to Android 2.1

Himu · « **Reply #32 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:37:18 PM »

I got a blackberry bold.

I can't get an android....AT&T $:-\$

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:39:47 PM »

I had a Curve for a couple of years. It was nice, but I've moved on.

Android 2.1

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:41:17 PM »

What's great about android? I've never seen one I don't think. All the people I know have iphones or one of those text phones that have a clam shell.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #35 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:49:48 PM »

Completely open source, more flexibility than the iPhone, multitasking, Google integration, etc.

Plus, I'm pretty sure the next iteration of Google Voice is going to have VOIP, considering their acquisition of Gizmo and the fact that Google is beginning to sell its own hardware.

The iPhone has a fantastic app store at its disposal, but it misses the mark on so many basic things that I want out of a device. I mean - jesus! - the iPhone just recently got proper MMS integration.

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** March 17, 2010, 08:09:09 PM »

I can't believe people in this thread said bb's are user friendly.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** March 17, 2010, 09:45:51 PM »

htc with winmo 6.5!

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AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #38 on:** March 17, 2010, 09:59:12 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 17, 2010, 08:09:09 PM

I can't believe people in this thread said bb's are user friendly.

I told you not to dude. Who wants a smartphone on aT&T

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:24:36 AM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 17, 2010, 09:45:51 PM

htc with winmo 6.5!

*fist bump*

$:-\$ :'(

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:35:21 AM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on March 17, 2010, 09:59:12 PM

Quote from: Himuro on March 17, 2010, 08:09:09 PM
I can't believe people in this thread said bb's are user friendly.

I told you not to dude. Who wants a smartphone on aT&T

Oops.

What I meant was, how are they NOT user friendly?

border · « **Reply #41 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:36:37 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 11, 2010, 06:52:22 PM

And I'm not getting an iphone. I've used ipod touch before and those things are dumb. I can't imagine having the same interface on a phone.

Considering that most cellphone makers have completely ripped off the iPhone OS, I think you might be in for a bad surprise.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #42 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:40:12 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 18, 2010, 12:35:21 AM

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on March 17, 2010, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 17, 2010, 08:09:09 PM
I can't believe people in this thread said bb's are user friendly.

I told you not to dude. Who wants a smartphone on aT&T

Oops.

What I meant was, how are they NOT user friendly?

Use any other smartphone for 5 minutes

Himu · « **Reply #43 on:** March 18, 2010, 11:53:56 AM »

The phone is fine.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #44 on:** March 18, 2010, 11:55:52 AM »

Anyone use Google Maps with Navigation? I am tempted to use it when I drive cross-country, but I heard its tied to the data connection. Meaning, if you lose signal, it goes kaput. I might end up buying CoPilot Live for $30 for that exact reason.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #45 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:06:30 PM »

I don't use Verizon. T-Mo's 3G coverage is pretty great in the metropolitan areas (they even have it underneath the Metro now!), but pretty spotty outside of cities. I imagine losing signal somewhere in Pennsylvania.

BlackMage · « **Reply #46 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:17:14 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 18, 2010, 12:35:21 AM

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on March 17, 2010, 09:59:12 PM
Quote from: Himuro on March 17, 2010, 08:09:09 PM
I can't believe people in this thread said bb's are user friendly.

I told you not to dude. Who wants a smartphone on aT&T

Oops.

What I meant was, how are they NOT user friendly?

changing settings on a BB is like 50000 steps compared to other phones. Even changing your ringtone requires you to either read the manual or take 20 god damn minutes figuring it out, at first.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #47 on:** March 18, 2010, 12:28:00 PM »

Yeah, after having an Android device, I don't think I could ever imagine going back to RIM's OS.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #48 on:** March 18, 2010, 07:20:25 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 18, 2010, 12:06:30 PM

I don't use Verizon. T-Mo's 3G coverage is pretty great in the metropolitan areas (they even have it underneath the Metro now!), but pretty spotty outside of cities. I imagine losing signal somewhere in Pennsylvania.

Beezy · « **Reply #49 on:** March 19, 2010, 03:56:45 AM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 18, 2010, 12:28:00 PM

Yeah, after having an Android device, I don't think I could ever imagine going back to RIM's OS.

Blackberries are the new sidekicks. All these annoying little teenagers have them.

Raban · « **Reply #50 on:** March 19, 2010, 05:53:17 AM »

I want a Nexus One so bad, all I have now is my fucking Nokia E71x

Symbian

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** March 22, 2010, 01:07:58 PM »

Haven't had my new phone for a week and I get this message from AT&T:

"High Data Alert. You have already exceeded $200 in data charges this month."

What? 30 minutes of shitting around on facebook on my mobile = 200 dollars in data charges?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #52 on:** March 22, 2010, 01:12:43 PM »

pwnd should have switched to verizon

verizon

Himu · « **Reply #53 on:** March 22, 2010, 01:14:18 PM »

I'm definitely going to attempt to make the switch before summer.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #54 on:** March 22, 2010, 02:28:06 PM »

Oh my God

Is AT&T the only carrier without unlimited data now?

Raban · « **Reply #55 on:** March 22, 2010, 02:31:30 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 22, 2010, 02:28:06 PM

Oh my God

Is AT&T the only carrier without unlimited data now?

they have unlimited data, don't know what himumu's problem is

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #56 on:** March 22, 2010, 02:41:12 PM »

What are some good phones that use Android? I'll be getting a new phone this year and if it's in the price range of an Iphone, I"ll consider it. I looked up Android after reading this thread and its features are quite interesting. I probably don't need most of those features but I love playing with electronic gadgets. Right now, I just have a crappy phone with basic capabilities and a lousy camera because my Sony broke and it costs too much to fix it.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #57 on:** March 22, 2010, 02:42:25 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on March 22, 2010, 01:07:58 PM

Haven't had my new phone for a week and I get this message from AT&T:

"High Data Alert. You have already exceeded $200 in data charges this month."

What? 30 minutes of shitting around on facebook on my mobile = 200 dollars in data charges?

did you get a data plan? If not, I know they charge you for every KB you use (even if you're buying/downloading Tetris or something).

Raban · « **Reply #58 on:** March 22, 2010, 02:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 22, 2010, 02:41:12 PM

What are some good phones that use Android? I'll be getting a new phone this year and if it's in the price range of an Iphone, I"ll consider it. I looked up Android after reading this thread and its features are quite interesting. I probably don't need most of those features but I love playing with electronic gadgets. Right now, I just have a crappy phone with basic capabilities and a lousy camera because my Sony broke and it costs too much to fix it.

From what I understand the best Android phone to get is the Nexus One. The Droid is good but just like any Motorola product is also kind of shit. The other HTC phones are average.

Beezy · « **Reply #59 on:** March 22, 2010, 02:55:20 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 22, 2010, 02:41:12 PM

What are some good phones that use Android? I'll be getting a new phone this year and if it's in the price range of an Iphone, I"ll consider it. I looked up Android after reading this thread and its features are quite interesting. I probably don't need most of those features but I love playing with electronic gadgets. Right now, I just have a crappy phone with basic capabilities and a lousy camera because my Sony broke and it costs too much to fix it.

The two best right now are the Nexus One with T-Mobile and the Motorola Droid with Verizon. Both are cheaper than or the same price as the 16GB iPhone 3GS with a contract.

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Author Topic: Phonebore: Help me choose my new phone! (Read 2778 times)