New phone suggestions

pektel · 09-22-2010, 11:02 AM

So the microphone on my phone is pretty much shot. And it will randomly shut off for no reason. So it's time for a new one. Gonna go get one on Monday I believe. I have my service through AT&T. What do you guys recommend? I can get an iphone 3gs for $99. iphone4 for $199. Droid maybe? Blackberry? No idea what to do. I go on the internet - a lot. Text message quite a bit too.

Samsquanch · 09-22-2010, 11:06 AM

Stay away from Blackberry. I personally have the iPhone 4 and love it, completely worth the extra $100 over the 3g. I have some friends who have Droid phones and love them as well. But please, do not buy a Blackberry.

LasciviousXXX · 09-22-2010, 11:08 AM

Any of those will serve you well, except for the Blackberry which IMO is fast becoming an antiquated device. I love my iPhone 4 but have seen some awesome stuff come out of the Samsung and HTC camps (Galaxy, Desire HD, etc)

GTsetGO · 09-22-2010, 11:15 AM

android OS is phenomenal. i would go with a phone that runs it.

VirtualSmitty · 09-22-2010, 11:16 AM

Samsung has a new phone called the captivate that looks really good. I don't think ATT has the Droid series yet, but I do think the X and HTC are pretty cool devices. I have an iphone4 now and am not at all happy with it, i'd stay away until the next iteration comes next year. Blackberry has been behind the curve, but they do have a new phone called the Torch that i've seen advertised pretty heavily. Haven't actually seen one in the wild yet but might be worth looking at.

Eleven · 09-22-2010, 11:51 AM

I have seen the Torch, its ok. Screen isn't as big as the Storm, and it has a standard pop out BB keyboard under it.

I have had BB's for a few years and liked them, but I think they are being left behind in cutting edge technology. BB's are great for your average everyday business dude, but for the eye popping cool stuff, they lag behind.

I am going with a Droid X in the next couple of days, but they keep pushing the ship date back at Verizon. After playing with one, and hearing all the good things about it, I cannot wait to actually get my hands on it and dominate the world!

neoflex · 09-22-2010, 11:55 AM

I am hoping to to retire my BB Tour for a Driod X soon. Everyone I know that is using one will not shut the hell up about it. Literally.

T.G · 09-22-2010, 11:57 AM

I don't know what phone this is, but it has your name written all over it...

pektel · 09-22-2010, 12:41 PM

lol nice find! Just one problem with it. as far as willy wonka, gene wilder > johnny depp.
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hova45 · 09-22-2010, 01:43 PM

Iphone4

shilala · 09-22-2010, 01:49 PM

Lisa and I both love our iphones. If you can get the 4 for $199, I'd sure recommend it. I think you'd be thrilled, to say the least.

09-22-2010, 01:49 PM

If you mainly use your phone for apps and media then I would say go with the iPhone, Samsung Captivate or the Droid X. If your primary use is for email and you like a physical keyboard then Blackberry is a good option.

elderboy02 · 09-22-2010, 02:15 PM

Droid

CigarNut · 09-22-2010, 02:29 PM

iPhone4

The droid may be good but the iPhone has been out so much longer that the app people have the whole thing wired and Apple has fixed up and streamlined iTunes to accomodate everthing very nicely. That is not yet the case for the droid.

Don Fernando · 09-22-2010, 03:32 PM

I absolutely love my HTC Desire. Android is awesome!

Ratters · 09-22-2010, 05:07 PM

My wife got the Samsung Captivate. As a phone I think it's much cooler than the iphone4, but the iphone still rules in the apps department. But when it's my time to upgrade I'm going with the Captivate as well. The screen is just amazing.

junkinduck · 09-23-2010, 06:37 PM

Love my iPhone. I'm using it to send this. I have a 3Gs. Will upgrade to what ever comes after the 4 unless AT&T gets something better. The iPhone is a great music player, video player, Internet browser, emailer, the apps are great and it will even make calls. Oh yea if u go apple get iCare mine had a little problem just after the year was up. I didn't hAve Icare and it was a hastle to get it repaired. Had to go to the apple store to get it fixed.

MikeyC · 09-23-2010, 09:28 PM

I have a love/hate relationship with my iPhone. I love the apps, iPod feature, etc. However, as a phone it STINKS. I get dropped calls and general bad reception all the time. I once had a dropped call while driving through downtown Boston. I mean if you can't get good reception in the middle of one of the largest cities in the USA then where can you get good reception????

Before this I had a Blackberry. While I never had a dropped call with my Blackberry the email service stunk and generally the device was not as capable as the iPhone.

My next phone will probably be a Droid X. My contract with AT&T is up in February and I'm likely leaving and never looking back.

CRIMPS · 09-28-2010, 11:43 AM

+1 Android.

stewshi · 09-28-2010, 12:05 PM

I agree with everyone for internet browsing stay away from the blackberry, I have one now and cant wait to get a full touchscreen phone.

Have you had a touchsreen before? Some people have trouble typing on them and prefer a physical keyboard ... if so check out any android phones they offer.

09-22-2010, 11:02 AM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	New phone suggestions So the microphone on my phone is pretty much shot. And it will randomly shut off for no reason. So it's time for a new one. Gonna go get one on Monday I believe. I have my service through AT&T. What do you guys recommend? I can get an iphone 3gs for $99. iphone4 for $199. Droid maybe? Blackberry? No idea what to do. I go on the internet - a lot. Text message quite a bit too. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

09-22-2010, 11:06 AM	#2
Samsquanch Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 564 Trading: (21)	Re: New phone suggestions Stay away from Blackberry. I personally have the iPhone 4 and love it, completely worth the extra $100 over the 3g. I have some friends who have Droid phones and love them as well. But please, do not buy a Blackberry. __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

09-22-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: New phone suggestions Any of those will serve you well, except for the Blackberry which IMO is fast becoming an antiquated device. I love my iPhone 4 but have seen some awesome stuff come out of the Samsung and HTC camps (Galaxy, Desire HD, etc)

09-22-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: New phone suggestions android OS is phenomenal. i would go with a phone that runs it. __________________ Modded Mustangs

09-22-2010, 11:16 AM	#5
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: New phone suggestions Samsung has a new phone called the captivate that looks really good. I don't think ATT has the Droid series yet, but I do think the X and HTC are pretty cool devices. I have an iphone4 now and am not at all happy with it, i'd stay away until the next iteration comes next year. Blackberry has been behind the curve, but they do have a new phone called the Torch that i've seen advertised pretty heavily. Haven't actually seen one in the wild yet but might be worth looking at. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

09-22-2010, 11:51 AM	#6
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: New phone suggestions I have seen the Torch, its ok. Screen isn't as big as the Storm, and it has a standard pop out BB keyboard under it. I have had BB's for a few years and liked them, but I think they are being left behind in cutting edge technology. BB's are great for your average everyday business dude, but for the eye popping cool stuff, they lag behind. I am going with a Droid X in the next couple of days, but they keep pushing the ship date back at Verizon. After playing with one, and hearing all the good things about it, I cannot wait to actually get my hands on it and dominate the world! __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

09-22-2010, 11:55 AM	#7
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: New phone suggestions I am hoping to to retire my BB Tour for a Driod X soon. Everyone I know that is using one will not shut the hell up about it. Literally. __________________

09-22-2010, 11:57 AM	#8
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,543 Trading: (37)	Re: New phone suggestions I don't know what phone this is, but it has your name written all over it...

09-22-2010, 12:41 PM	#9
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: New phone suggestions lol nice find! Just one problem with it. as far as willy wonka, gene wilder > johnny depp. Posted via Mobile Device

09-22-2010, 01:43 PM	#10
hova45 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Joey Location: NYC Posts: 79 Trading: (0)	Re: New phone suggestions Iphone4 __________________ Joey Facebook

09-22-2010, 01:49 PM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: New phone suggestions Lisa and I both love our iphones. If you can get the 4 for $199, I'd sure recommend it. I think you'd be thrilled, to say the least. __________________

09-22-2010, 01:49 PM	#12
kazzaca Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New phone suggestions If you mainly use your phone for apps and media then I would say go with the iPhone, Samsung Captivate or the Droid X. If your primary use is for email and you like a physical keyboard then Blackberry is a good option.

09-22-2010, 02:15 PM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: New phone suggestions Droid

09-22-2010, 02:29 PM	#14
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: New phone suggestions iPhone4 The droid may be good but the iPhone has been out so much longer that the app people have the whole thing wired and Apple has fixed up and streamlined iTunes to accomodate everthing very nicely. That is not yet the case for the droid. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-22-2010, 03:32 PM	#15
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: New phone suggestions I absolutely love my HTC Desire. Android is awesome! __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-22-2010, 05:07 PM	#16
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: New phone suggestions My wife got the Samsung Captivate. As a phone I think it's much cooler than the iphone4, but the iphone still rules in the apps department. But when it's my time to upgrade I'm going with the Captivate as well. The screen is just amazing.

09-23-2010, 06:37 PM	#17
junkinduck Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Don Location: Chester, OH Posts: 170 Trading: (2)	Re: New phone suggestions Love my iPhone. I'm using it to send this. I have a 3Gs. Will upgrade to what ever comes after the 4 unless AT&T gets something better. The iPhone is a great music player, video player, Internet browser, emailer, the apps are great and it will even make calls. Oh yea if u go apple get iCare mine had a little problem just after the year was up. I didn't hAve Icare and it was a hastle to get it repaired. Had to go to the apple store to get it fixed.

09-23-2010, 09:28 PM	#18
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: New phone suggestions I have a love/hate relationship with my iPhone. I love the apps, iPod feature, etc. However, as a phone it STINKS. I get dropped calls and general bad reception all the time. I once had a dropped call while driving through downtown Boston. I mean if you can't get good reception in the middle of one of the largest cities in the USA then where can you get good reception???? Before this I had a Blackberry. While I never had a dropped call with my Blackberry the email service stunk and generally the device was not as capable as the iPhone. My next phone will probably be a Droid X. My contract with AT&T is up in February and I'm likely leaving and never looking back. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

09-28-2010, 11:43 AM	#19
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: New phone suggestions +1 Android.

09-28-2010, 12:05 PM	#20
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: New phone suggestions I agree with everyone for internet browsing stay away from the blackberry, I have one now and cant wait to get a full touchscreen phone. Have you had a touchsreen before? Some people have trouble typing on them and prefer a physical keyboard ... if so check out any android phones they offer.