| Author | Message | ||
     Kyrocket |
I got a text message the other day that I could upgrade my phone. I'm looking to yall's expertise to find out what's out there rather than go to a store so they can blow smoke at me. Consider me the anti-frog. I'm currently using a Sony Ericsson Z750 and even at that it is capable of way more than I use it for. Basically all I really want is a phone and a camera with 4meg or better. I don't use apps, or music, don't bluetooth and don't require a fancy ringtone or care if the other person can hear music while they wait on me. I text but rarely so a keypad isn't needed. Just a phone please, and because of work and kids a camera would be a nice addition. Is there such an animal anymore? | ||
| Xb12mel |
Nope, today's phones are trying to take the place of multiple devices. I for one like that trend, but I'm in no way in need of a pocket computer with more processing power then the capsule they landed on the Moon in. That being said, look toward Nokia, good solid handsets that haven't strayed too far from the devices intended purpose. | ||
| Syonyk |
iPhone 4?  Surprisingly, they're very good phones. They include a noise cancellation microphone and chip that works *really* well - it's truly amazing how little the other party can hear of where you are. I was hanging out at an airport talking to a friend, and there was a good bit of traffic - some jets taking off a half mile away from me, overhead helicopter traffic, and it was legitimately noisy. I asked the guy I was chatting with if he could tell where I was - he thought I was at home, because it was dead silent to him. That's worth something.  | ||
| Thumper74 |
I got my Droid 3 in August and love it. The MP3 player works like my Zune, the internet browsing works well, etc. | ||
| Froggy |
That funny, Nokia was one of the first smartphone manufacturers, and they are now in bed with Microsoft and will be coming out with a large lineup of Windows Phone 7 devices soon Get a smartphone. You say you don't need it, but once you have it you will realize the error of your previous ways. "I don't need a motorcycle", "I don't need a computer" may have been a previous statements of yours, but look how much they changed your life | ||
| S21125r |
I have an older Android for personal use and love it. It is clunky and slow when it gets overloaded with apps and it chews through a battery charge in a matter of hours, but it has all the bells and whistles for staying connected when out and about. Perfect for what I need. On the flip side (no pun intended) I have a Sony Ericsson for work and the thing is rock solid. Never needs a reboot, never balks at pairing with my blue tooth headset and only needs a charge maybe every other day. Also perfect for what I need. So for me it depends on what I'm using it for - either work or play. In your case, it sounds like your current phone is sufficient for what you need - so why consider a new phone? I suppose if it was free and I was already intending on staying with that carrier long term... | ||
| Kyrocket |
I'm reading with interest, I've also been researching a lot of "pocket computers" since my original post. I'm going to read more and mull it over during lunch. I'm really a very low tech person. | ||
| Whistler |
What would you all recommend for a phone that could be used in the US and various countries other than the US? And like KYrocket I really "think" I only need phone capability. Sorry for the thread highjack. | ||
| Froggy |
Whistler, there really isn't a really a black and white answer, so give this a read: http://reviews.cnet.com/world-phone-guide/ | ||
| Kyrocket |
Exactly, my Sony Ericsson has been fail proof so far, I've had it a few years. I had Nokias before and never really had any issue with them either. With three kids I find myself more and more snapping pics with it. It's very handy to take a picture and send it to my e-mail and share it with family or store it on the computer, only thing is is that it's only 2mp and I'd like to have a little more clarity in the pictures. Other than that it's great and it'll stay charged for about three days and it still has the original battery. I can't see paying an extra $30+ a month just to carry a data package that I won't use. Maybe I'll just look into a better, smaller digital camera and start leaving the phone at the house which is what I'd prefer to do in the first place. By the way guys, thanks for the input. | ||
| Whistler |
Thanks Froggy, that's one of the most comprehensive articles I've read. I'm ready to take action now. | ||
| Phelan |
iPhone 4S is the only way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Froggy |
 Is it a bad choice? No. Is the the only way to go? Hell no. (Message edited by froggy on October 26, 2011) | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
4S has Siri, big deal, an 8mp cam: cool, and a dual processor: very cool. That said, if you'd buy the iPhone 4 for 100.00 you'd be happy. I swapped out my Droid Eris for a 4 (8GB, 69.99) and am amazed how much faster iOS5 is than my Android's OS | ||
| Ferris_von_bueller |
You'd get the impression some people get a commission from Apple....lol | ||
| Andymnelson |
I have an EVO 4g on Sprint, and was just given a 4S iPhone on Verizon for work. I can tell you this much: Siri is, in fact, a big deal. Until you have used it, you haven't a clue what your phone is missing. There is a level of artificial intelligence there that NO other phone has even come close to...so much more than the voice recognition that the haters would have you to believe it is. That said, I am a tinkerer. I LOVE my Android phone primarily for 3 reasons: 1) I can "tinker" to my heart's content! 2) google maps/navigation is simply fantastic on it, and 3) apps (I have about 100 apps, all free, and I have never looked for an app and not found a free one to do what I need). The iPhone is a great quality phone, fast, efficient, and easy to use. Not to be cliche, but it just works. |
