Cell Phones

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Cell Phones

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SGB

2009-12-13 00:12:40 UTC

First... please do not UPPERCASE me nor get in my face about posting this
message here.

I trust and like people who are a part of this newsgroup, and value their
opinion. So many have helped me throughout the years.

With that out of the way...

I am about to purchase a new cell phone after having mine for over 10 years.
I am very confused as to what cell phone be would be the best bang for the
buck as well having all the bells and whistles I want.
I have been leaning towards the HTC Touch Pro2.
I want Blue Tooth (of course) GPS (with voice navigation), web browsing,
texting, voice activated calling, camera, video, etc.
I do not like the iPhone, because it is solely touch screen, and AT&T is one
of the worse companies in regards to customer service in my opinion.

Please help me to make a decision.

I did a lot of research and went to the stores, but I still do not know.

Thanks folks!
SGB

RockyTSquirrel

2009-12-13 02:45:29 UTC

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I always go for the phone that I can do the most for.
like new battery without going back to the factory
new headset without having to buy one made by the same phone company
a phone thats not locked on one network (ie... the dirty word "Roam")

stuff like that

Post by SGB
First... please do not UPPERCASE me nor get in my face about posting this
message here.
I trust and like people who are a part of this newsgroup, and value their
opinion. So many have helped me throughout the years.
With that out of the way...
I am about to purchase a new cell phone after having mine for over 10 years.
I am very confused as to what cell phone be would be the best bang for the
buck as well having all the bells and whistles I want.
I have been leaning towards the HTC Touch Pro2.
I want Blue Tooth (of course) GPS (with voice navigation), web browsing,
texting, voice activated calling, camera, video, etc.
I do not like the iPhone, because it is solely touch screen, and AT&T is one
of the worse companies in regards to customer service in my opinion.
Please help me to make a decision.
I did a lot of research and went to the stores, but I still do not know.
Thanks folks!
SGB

Joan Archer

2009-12-13 11:16:15 UTC

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Well to be honest I'd just want a phone that would make and receive calls
and have easy to use buttons, not ones that are so small one finger covers
the whole lot <g>
--
Joan Archer
http://www,freewebs.com/crossstitcher

Mart

2009-12-13 13:11:03 UTC

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I'm with you Joan, I use a Nokia 5210 (needs a new case - the rubber
battery-connector cover 'hinge' has perished). No fancy ring tones, camera,
display, or other gimmicks and although I carry it daily (and charge it a
couple of times per week), I rarely use it. But it completely fulfil my
needs.

Mart

Post by Joan Archer
Well to be honest I'd just want a phone that would make and receive calls
and have easy to use buttons, not ones that are so small one finger covers
the whole lot <g>
--
Joan Archer
http://www,freewebs.com/crossstitcher

Heather

2009-12-13 17:38:07 UTC

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Me too.....you two. Ron and I have identical Samsung flip phones that
actually even has a camera (8 pictures). They are also *quad phones* and I
used mine in Portugal with no problem. Keys are a good size (he's blind)
and I disconnected the internet on his. They have Blue Tooth (new law says
we can't talk and drive)........but all in all, we just wanted a phone.

Unfortunately, 2 of them cost me about $55/month. I will be changing once
the new company gets up and running. Our rates are horrendous!! Probably
go with Pay as you Go.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.

Ron and Heather

Post by Mart
I'm with you Joan, I use a Nokia 5210 (needs a new case - the rubber
battery-connector cover 'hinge' has perished). No fancy ring tones,
camera, display, or other gimmicks and although I carry it daily (and
charge it a couple of times per week), I rarely use it. But it completely
fulfil my needs.
Mart

Post by Joan Archer
Well to be honest I'd just want a phone that would make and receive calls
and have easy to use buttons, not ones that are so small one finger
covers the whole lot <g>
--
Joan Archer
http://www,freewebs.com/crossstitcher

David H. Lipman

2009-12-13 19:28:49 UTC

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From: "Heather" <***@canada.invalid>

| Me too.....you two. Ron and I have identical Samsung flip phones that
| actually even has a camera (8 pictures). They are also *quad phones* and I
| used mine in Portugal with no problem. Keys are a good size (he's blind)
| and I disconnected the internet on his. They have Blue Tooth (new law says
| we can't talk and drive)........but all in all, we just wanted a phone.

| Unfortunately, 2 of them cost me about $55/month. I will be changing once
| the new company gets up and running. Our rates are horrendous!! Probably
| go with Pay as you Go.

| MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.

| Ron and Heather

Happy Holidays Figgs.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Heather

2009-12-13 22:53:55 UTC

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Post by David H. Lipman
| Me too.....you two. Ron and I have identical Samsung flip phones that
| actually even has a camera (8 pictures). They are also *quad phones* and I
| used mine in Portugal with no problem. Keys are a good size (he's blind)
| and I disconnected the internet on his. They have Blue Tooth (new law says
| we can't talk and drive)........but all in all, we just wanted a phone.
| Unfortunately, 2 of them cost me about $55/month. I will be changing once
| the new company gets up and running. Our rates are horrendous!!
Probably
| go with Pay as you Go.
| MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.
| Ron and Heather
Happy Holidays Figgs.

You too, Dave......sending you a virtual dreidl. (G)

Heather

Post by David H. Lipman
--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Noel Paton

2009-12-14 23:06:37 UTC

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I have to admit to being a bit of a technophobe when it comes to phones.....
so long as it makes and receives calls, and I can do the occasional text,
and the (very) odd photo or two, then the rest is down to luck.
Most of the websites I go to - if I access them on the phone, they either
come up as unreadable, or I can't read them :) As for email, that's what a
PC is for, ain't it?? <vbeg>

I recently got a Nokia 6303 Classic, and I have to admit it's a lot better
in most things than my old one, but I still get confused on the menu
structure - thank the PTB that I didn't switch manufacturers at the same
time!
I can't even (yet) unlock the thing from the network I use without paying
the earth.
I'd have changed networks except it was too much hassle, if I wanted to keep
the number (in the UK, numbers with 999 in them are special<g>)
--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk

Post by Joan Archer
Well to be honest I'd just want a phone that would make and receive calls
and have easy to use buttons, not ones that are so small one finger
covers the whole lot <g>
--
Joan Archer
http://www,freewebs.com/crossstitcher

Corday

2009-12-13 16:33:01 UTC

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AT&T does have lousy customer service, but there are ways around it (like
hollering and screaming). Their biggest drawback is poor coverage, regardless
of what their ads say. Therefore, if your area coverage is decent, the Iphone
is the way to go. If not, any phone using Motorola's Droid system is the
answer. MS really dropped the ball in this consumer category that they could
have been leading.
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Corday

2009-12-14 18:36:02 UTC

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Today's ZDNet headline article is about the new Google phone just released
12/12/09.
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I mastered Wordstar graphics!

Post by Corday
AT&T does have lousy customer service, but there are ways around it (like
hollering and screaming). Their biggest drawback is poor coverage, regardless
of what their ads say. Therefore, if your area coverage is decent, the Iphone
is the way to go. If not, any phone using Motorola's Droid system is the
answer. MS really dropped the ball in this consumer category that they could
have been leading.
--
I mastered Wordstar graphics!

Heather

2009-12-14 21:39:31 UTC

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It is not out for the general public...it is an internal cellphone for
Google employees.

But they are allegedly working on producing them.

Post by Corday
Today's ZDNet headline article is about the new Google phone just released
12/12/09.
--
I mastered Wordstar graphics!

SGB

2009-12-14 23:05:01 UTC

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The Google phone is named the "Nexus One", which will be available for the
public to purchase in January 2010.
You will have to purchase it separately, then select a carrier.
It supposedly has hefty price tag.
It is said to be an iPhone on steroids.

I would like to thank everyone for giving me their input.
I made my decision just a few moments.

You are a wonderful group of people.

Peace, health and happiness.

As always... Thank you so kindly for your help.
SGB

Post by Heather
It is not out for the general public...it is an internal cellphone for
Google employees.
But they are allegedly working on producing them.

SGB

2009-12-18 23:52:26 UTC

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Sorry folks... one more question.

Does anyone know a newsgroup I can subscribe to for wondows mobile 6.5?

TIA!
SGB

webster72n

2009-12-19 01:15:22 UTC

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Post by SGB
Sorry folks... one more question.
Does anyone know a newsgroup I can subscribe to for wondows mobile 6.5?

This is how to get there by detour:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/support/newsgroups/howto.mspx

Someone else might have a direct link for you, SGB.

Harry.

Post by SGB
TIA!
SGB