I read howardforums, but there isn't really anything where I can browse all sorts of different phones.
What I need is something where I can say what features I want, and people say what phone I should get.
So that's where you folks come in.
Here's the features I want listed with most important closer to the top:
Showstoppers - I must have these features.
1. Internet Access, preferably GPRS, although if someone can convince me that a WAP phone is amazing, I'd entertain it. I want internet access that is so useful, I would seriously consider cancelling my cable modem service since I mostly just use it for web browsing.
2. PDA. Preferably Windows-based. PalmOS is OK if the other features are exceptional, but I'd love to more seamlessly integrate with my PC. Not much experience with Symbian but I like the way it sounds
Luxuries - I really want these features, but I could do without them:
3. Bluetooth
4. Qwerty keyboard. Not a showstopper but I'd most prefer to have one.
5. Color display.
Whatever - I have a preference, but it's not that important:
6. Preferred carriers - Cingular or T-Mobile since I'm on Cingular and my gf's on T-Mobile, but I have no emotional attachments to provider.
7. Small as possbile.
8. Cheap - of course cheaper is better, but I've never PAID for a cellphone in my life, so I wouldn't mind forking out for one that will last me for a few years.
9. Instant Messenger. Would be nice to have.
10. GPS. Why not?
11. Flip phone or not, doesn't really matter.
Stuff I DO NOT care about:
Cameras, MP3s, Television, Games, Ringtones, Wallpapers, Customizable face plates/covers, any other useless eyecandy or features which are better suited for a different, separate device.
Prospects so far:
T-Mobile Color Sidekick Pic (but how is the PDA functionality?)
Nokia 9290 Pic - I've always considered this to be the "gold standard" in what a phone should do, but it's lack of GPRS is starting to make it look a little outmoded.
Motorola MPX200 Pic - Don't know too much about it
Siemens S56 Pic Thanks, Rudeguy. Looks cool, but doesn't seem to offer much PDA functionality?
Samsung i500 Pics - Looks very promising. Thanks, Munchies!
Siemens SX56 Pic - Probably what Rudeguy was thinking of.
Sony Ericsson P900 Pic - Pretty nifty.
Thanks in advance for all input, help, flames, snide comments, love, beer, cookies and pics.
What I need is something where I can say what features I want, and people say what phone I should get.
So that's where you folks come in.
Here's the features I want listed with most important closer to the top:
Showstoppers - I must have these features.
1. Internet Access, preferably GPRS, although if someone can convince me that a WAP phone is amazing, I'd entertain it. I want internet access that is so useful, I would seriously consider cancelling my cable modem service since I mostly just use it for web browsing.
2. PDA. Preferably Windows-based. PalmOS is OK if the other features are exceptional, but I'd love to more seamlessly integrate with my PC. Not much experience with Symbian but I like the way it sounds
Luxuries - I really want these features, but I could do without them:
3. Bluetooth
4. Qwerty keyboard. Not a showstopper but I'd most prefer to have one.
5. Color display.
Whatever - I have a preference, but it's not that important:
6. Preferred carriers - Cingular or T-Mobile since I'm on Cingular and my gf's on T-Mobile, but I have no emotional attachments to provider.
7. Small as possbile.
8. Cheap - of course cheaper is better, but I've never PAID for a cellphone in my life, so I wouldn't mind forking out for one that will last me for a few years.
9. Instant Messenger. Would be nice to have.
10. GPS. Why not?
11. Flip phone or not, doesn't really matter.
Stuff I DO NOT care about:
Cameras, MP3s, Television, Games, Ringtones, Wallpapers, Customizable face plates/covers, any other useless eyecandy or features which are better suited for a different, separate device.
Prospects so far:
T-Mobile Color Sidekick Pic (but how is the PDA functionality?)
Nokia 9290 Pic - I've always considered this to be the "gold standard" in what a phone should do, but it's lack of GPRS is starting to make it look a little outmoded.
Motorola MPX200 Pic - Don't know too much about it
Siemens S56 Pic Thanks, Rudeguy. Looks cool, but doesn't seem to offer much PDA functionality?
Samsung i500 Pics - Looks very promising. Thanks, Munchies!
Siemens SX56 Pic - Probably what Rudeguy was thinking of.
Sony Ericsson P900 Pic - Pretty nifty.
Thanks in advance for all input, help, flames, snide comments, love, beer, cookies and pics.
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