Ugh, I needs me a new phone and you can help me choose!

cuhnool · Nov 19, 2008

Aptmunich said:
If I didn't have an iPhone, I'd probably be looking at Sony Ericsson's offerings or a Blackberry...

Ericssons are cool, but I thought they didn't use T-Mobile's service? I could be wrong, I'm not sure.

Eric559 · Nov 19, 2008

Samsung Behold <3

Derek McNelly · Nov 19, 2008

People seem to be in favor of the most expensive handset on the list.

Oh boy. You folks have expensive taste!

cwa107 · Nov 19, 2008

The Blackberry Storm looks pretty hot, but of course, it's exclusive to Verizon for the time being.

Have you considered the G1?

Audio.Trench · Nov 19, 2008

I'd just avoid the Sidekick like the plague.. Having worked for T-Mobile, I can't count how many of those I had to do swaps/replacements for.

If you're in the market for a SmartPhone, stick with a Blackberry-made product. Seeing as how they've pretty much pioneered the technology already, you know you're going to get a reliable/stable device.

Also, iPhones can be had for a lot cheaper than they used to, just buy an unlocked one (or do it yourself), and bring it to T-Mobile. I've talked to lots of people who've done that when I worked for them.

The Blackberry Storm is a sexy looking phone. I personally would prefer one over the iPhone, and I cannot wait til Telus gets them soon!

Tarek · Nov 19, 2008

I thought it was called HTC S620 lmao. Anyway, that phone is one of the BEST I've ever held in my life. It has everything, its WiFi is even better than the Tytn II's, and you will not notice much of a difference between its camera and all 2 MP cameras. But the Nokia N95 (8gb) seems to be your best choice and is currently the best Nokia phone there is, besides the E71i and E90. So it all depends, if you want a better camera then go for N95, if not, then go for HTC S620. It's pretty nice.

PapaNoHair · Nov 19, 2008

If it were me (and I am going thru the same process), I would first 1) eliminate carriers based upon weak signal strength. If the signal strength is not good it does not matter how great the phone is, 2) Make a list of features I need (first) and then another list (second) of features I want and compare those lists to the phones those ISP's that are left have. I would then pick my phone based mainly upon list #1 being met (most anyway). List #2 would be looked at as a bonus if any are achieved. I doubt if you will get all you want in any phone.

Derek McNelly · Nov 19, 2008

Tarek said:
I thought it was called HTC S620 lmao. Anyway, that phone is one of the BEST I've ever held in my life. It has everything, its WiFi is even better than the Tytn II's, and you will not notice much of a difference between its camera and all 2 MP cameras. But the Nokia N95 (8gb) seems to be your best choice and is currently the best Nokia phone there is, besides the E71i and E90. So it all depends, if you want a better camera then go for N95, if not, then go for HTC S620. It's pretty nice.

Yeah, the camera and media player functions are really important to me.

cwa107 said:
Have you considered the G1?

I actually had a G1. Had to send it back a week after I got it because the hinge was starting to fail on me.

PapaNoHair said:
If it were me (and I am going thru the same process), I would first 1) eliminate carriers based upon weak signal strength. If the signal strength is not good it does not matter how great the phone is, 2) Make a list of features I need (first) and then another list (second) of features I want and compare those lists to the phones those ISP's that are left have. I would then pick my phone based mainly upon list #1 being met (most anyway). List #2 would be looked at as a bonus if any are achieved. I doubt if you will get all you want in any phone.

Well, I'm already with T-Mobile, and I love it. I wouldn't leave.

And I actually have made the two lists of needs and wants, and these phones meet them fairly equally.

These phones are the ones that met my needs, but the N95 is the front runner because it has such a good camera along with an awesome media player, which are the two most important things on my want list.

Audio.Trench · Nov 19, 2008

I voted for the Curve. Mainly for the fact that, it uses a standard 3.5mm Headphone jack, so if you're like me with a sweet pair of Skullcandy's (or other good headphones), you can use that for movies/music.

It also has a camera, which a lot of other Blackberry models don't have. Like most smartphones, it has expandable memory, again for the purpose of media (pics, movies, music, and applications).

Not to mention the Blackberry OS's interface kills Windows Mobile 6 by a long-shot.

Now, Windows Mobile is definitely useful, but it can get quit sluggish at times. I found myself constantly ending apps using the "Task Manager" so that it would free up system RAM and make the phone run quicker, as well as not drain the battery so much.

I've had my S720 replaced 3 times, and I ended up canceling my contract with them, and went Pay-As-You-Go, for the time being.

Derek McNelly · Nov 19, 2008

DarkArt said:
I voted for the Curve. Mainly for the fact that, it uses a standard 3.5mm Headphone jack, so if you're like me with a sweet pair of Skullcandy's (or other good headphones), you can use that for movies/music.

It also has a camera, which a lot of other Blackberry models don't have. Like most smartphones, it has expandable memory, again for the purpose of media (pics, movies, music, and applications).

Not to mention the Blackberry OS's interface kills Windows Mobile 6 by a long-shot.

Now, Windows Mobile is definitely useful, but it can get quit sluggish at times. I found myself constantly ending apps using the "Task Manager" so that it would free up system RAM and make the phone run quicker, as well as not drain the battery so much.

I've had my S720 replaced 3 times, and I ended up canceling my contract with them, and went Pay-As-You-Go, for the time being.

See, the only problem I have with the Blackberry is that T-Mobile wants $450 for one, and when I can an N95 for $370, I'm really leaning that direction.

The N95 runs on Symbian OS, so I don't have Windows mobile to worry about, it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with dedicated media keys and a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The only real downside to the N95 is the lack of a QWERTY keyboard, which I'm sure I'd get used to again.

cuhnool · Nov 19, 2008

That's how I am with getting a new phone. I only want one that has a QWERTY keyboard. I will never ever go back to using a keypad.

Audio.Trench · Nov 19, 2008

Derek McNelly said:
See, the only problem I have with the Blackberry is that T-Mobile wants $450 for one, and when I can an N95 for $370, I'm really leaning that direction.

The N95 runs on Symbian OS, so I don't have Windows mobile to worry about, it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with dedicated media keys and a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The only real downside to the N95 is the lack of a QWERTY keyboard, which I'm sure I'd get used to again.

All you need to do is buy an unlocked Curve for cheaper.. Don't pay the full price for it.

AirAddict · Nov 19, 2008

htc diamond

milessthomas · Nov 20, 2008

Wait a few more weeks and see if they get the Blackberry Storm!

Lol. I don't know if they will but I love that phone. I'm switching to Verizon for it (as well as because ATT won't replace my broken blackjack and the service sucks here)

Maccy · Nov 20, 2008

Blackberry 8800/8820 are pretty good phones to consider.

Tarek · Nov 20, 2008

Derek McNelly said:
Yeah, the camera and media player functions are really important to me.

I actually had a G1. Had to send it back a week after I got it because the hinge was starting to fail on me.

Well, I'm already with T-Mobile, and I love it. I wouldn't leave.

And I actually have made the two lists of needs and wants, and these phones meet them fairly equally.

These phones are the ones that met my needs, but the N95 is the front runner because it has such a good camera along with an awesome media player, which are the two most important things on my want list.

AT&T is the worst signal ever. Anyway, if you like camera and media then you should definitely go ahead and buy a Nokia N95 (8gb) not the silver 2GB one because it's much better, smaller in size, and looks nicer.

Derek McNelly · Nov 20, 2008

Tarek said:
AT&T is the worst signal ever. Anyway, if you like camera and media then you should definitely go ahead and buy a Nokia N95 (8gb) not the silver 2GB one because it's much better, smaller in size, and looks nicer.

Well, I found a great deal on the silver one, and I already have quite a few micro SD cards just kickin' around, so on the memory front I'll be fine, plus I like the way the silver one looks. I think it's purdy.