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[SirStev0]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
A data plan provides an internet connection to your phone. This allows you to browse the web, use instant messaging, use map services etc. etc. For an additional fee, you can also use your phone to provide an internet connection to other devices through your phone. This works well for being able to link your internet to your laptop or netbook no matter where you are as long as you got a cell phone signal.

All current smartphones require a data plan along with all blackberrys. Phones requiring a data plan are:

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Saga
VZW SMT5800
VZW XV6900

If you dont need data than the Samsung SCH-u430 is your best bet in a basic flip phone.

I don't need data, but I also don't want the lowest quality simple one. If anything, based on what I have heard thus far, I think I am going with the best quality Free one, which seems to be The LG v750.

2MP camera, rugged design sounds like I would be significantly less likely to break it, good quality build (from one of the other posters). All seems good to me.

Any of the other free ones seem to outshine that one?

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: Turin39789
palm pre

he said verizon, not sprint.

Originally posted by: se7en
the chocolate is a piece of shit. I went through 2 of them losing ALL my contacts from both phones each time they had to be replaced. They were both lightly used for about a month they they died.

One the keypad went crazy and just started dialing on its own. The second would cut on/off at random on its own as well.

while I sorta agree a lot of the LG phones have been pretty crappy (env2 is alright of them, my biggest complain is how easy it is to activate the keypad in your pocket. why can't I have a dedicated hold button?). but why didn't you have backup assistant enabled? contacts backed up whenever basically.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: SirStev0

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
A data plan provides an internet connection to your phone. This allows you to browse the web, use instant messaging, use map services etc. etc. For an additional fee, you can also use your phone to provide an internet connection to other devices through your phone. This works well for being able to link your internet to your laptop or netbook no matter where you are as long as you got a cell phone signal.

All current smartphones require a data plan along with all blackberrys. Phones requiring a data plan are:

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Saga
VZW SMT5800
VZW XV6900

If you dont need data than the Samsung SCH-u430 is your best bet in a basic flip phone.

I don't need data, but I also don't want the lowest quality simple one. If anything, based on what I have heard thus far, I think I am going with the best quality Free one, which seems to be The LG v750.

2MP camera, rugged design sounds like I would be significantly less likely to break it, good quality build (from one of the other posters). All seems good to me.

Any of the other free ones seem to outshine that one?

I'm not sure about the v750 but I do know that the Samsung SCH-u430 is a very high rated phone hence the recommendation.

 

[tboo]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
A data plan provides an internet connection to your phone. This allows you to browse the web, use instant messaging, use map services etc. etc. For an additional fee, you can also use your phone to provide an internet connection to other devices through your phone. This works well for being able to link your internet to your laptop or netbook no matter where you are as long as you got a cell phone signal.

All current smartphones require a data plan along with all blackberrys. Phones requiring a data plan are:

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Saga
VZW SMT5800
VZW XV6900

If you dont need data than the Samsung SCH-u430 is your best bet in a basic flip phone.

Palm Centro, 5800, & the 6900 dont require a data plan. I have activated two of those three & used them just on a voice plan. Go to VZW's website & add one of those phones to your cart. When you get to the data plan choices you do get the option of pay per kilobyte. Those phones are older & thus were grandfathered in when VZW enacted their "all smartphones must have a data plan" rule a few months back.

 

[SirStev0]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: SirStev0

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
A data plan provides an internet connection to your phone. This allows you to browse the web, use instant messaging, use map services etc. etc. For an additional fee, you can also use your phone to provide an internet connection to other devices through your phone. This works well for being able to link your internet to your laptop or netbook no matter where you are as long as you got a cell phone signal.

All current smartphones require a data plan along with all blackberrys. Phones requiring a data plan are:

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Saga
VZW SMT5800
VZW XV6900

If you dont need data than the Samsung SCH-u430 is your best bet in a basic flip phone.

I don't need data, but I also don't want the lowest quality simple one. If anything, based on what I have heard thus far, I think I am going with the best quality Free one, which seems to be The LG v750.

2MP camera, rugged design sounds like I would be significantly less likely to break it, good quality build (from one of the other posters). All seems good to me.

Any of the other free ones seem to outshine that one?

I'm not sure about the v750 but I do know that the Samsung SCH-u430 is a very high rated phone hence the recommendation.

I imagine it might be because it seems like absolute barebones. Not exactly what I am looking for.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: tboo

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
A data plan provides an internet connection to your phone. This allows you to browse the web, use instant messaging, use map services etc. etc. For an additional fee, you can also use your phone to provide an internet connection to other devices through your phone. This works well for being able to link your internet to your laptop or netbook no matter where you are as long as you got a cell phone signal.

All current smartphones require a data plan along with all blackberrys. Phones requiring a data plan are:

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Saga
VZW SMT5800
VZW XV6900

If you dont need data than the Samsung SCH-u430 is your best bet in a basic flip phone.

Palm Centro, 5800, & the 6900 dont require a data plan. I have activated two of those three & used them just on a voice plan. Go to VZW's website & add one of those phones to your cart. When you get to the data plan choices you do get the option of pay per kilobyte. Those phones are older & thus were grandfathered in when VZW enacted their "all smartphones must have a data plan" rule a few months back.

Ha ha darn.. A Verizon agent told me all those phones needed one. Tsk tsk.. Those guys are increasingly underwhelming.

Anyways, SirSteve0, if the Samsung is too barebones what features are you looking for? That could go a long way towards getting a suggestion that better matches your desires.

 

[SirStev0]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: tboo

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
A data plan provides an internet connection to your phone. This allows you to browse the web, use instant messaging, use map services etc. etc. For an additional fee, you can also use your phone to provide an internet connection to other devices through your phone. This works well for being able to link your internet to your laptop or netbook no matter where you are as long as you got a cell phone signal.

All current smartphones require a data plan along with all blackberrys. Phones requiring a data plan are:

HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Pro
Palm Centro
Samsung Omnia
Samsung Saga
VZW SMT5800
VZW XV6900

If you dont need data than the Samsung SCH-u430 is your best bet in a basic flip phone.

Palm Centro, 5800, & the 6900 dont require a data plan. I have activated two of those three & used them just on a voice plan. Go to VZW's website & add one of those phones to your cart. When you get to the data plan choices you do get the option of pay per kilobyte. Those phones are older & thus were grandfathered in when VZW enacted their "all smartphones must have a data plan" rule a few months back.

Ha ha darn.. A Verizon agent told me all those phones needed one. Tsk tsk.. Those guys are increasingly underwhelming.

Anyways, SirSteve0, if the Samsung is too barebones what features are you looking for? That could go a long way towards getting a suggestion that better matches your desires.

I am looking for something mainly that will hold up well for 2 years. I have had two Samsung phones before and in both cases I was extremely displeased with the quality of phone. I swore after the first one that I would never get one again but then got duped by a salesperson into getting one again. (not my greatest moment).

The first phone I had to last the full 2 years was my LG which I am now getting rid of. It was a simple phone but it was extremely well built and took a pretty good beating.

Other than that I am not looking for much. I don't have a camera so a phone with a nicer camera would be pretty good. I also like the idea of removable memory for picture taking. A good battery is always a plus as well. I don't need a fancy phone, but I do want one that will last and one that will keep up with working well.

Looking at the Samsung that you mentioned. It is a samsung first off which makes me hesitate. It has a VGA camera (I don't even know what that means but it seems to only be on the older phones). No removable memory. The only thing better seems to be battery life.

To be honest, If I am about to search for some reviews of the LG and if I find some pretty good review I might have to go for it. 2mp camera, removeable memory, decent battery life. I have really like my LG in the as well.

But again, I am no expert at this stuff. Thanks for all the opinions so far.

 

[SirStev0]

Just logged on today and found that the Samsung Sway is available for free. Any info on this phone?

 

[scott916]

Read phonescoop.com for reviews.

 

[SirStev0]

Originally posted by: scott916
Read phonescoop.com for reviews.

nice site. thanks.

 

[lifeobry]

tboo: any other thoughts on the Sway? How is the battery life? Is it hard to slide open? (Some reviews mention this)

I'll be signing up with Verizon soon, and that phone seemed nice at the store. I just need something with good call quality and good battery life, but definitely don't mind some extras.

 

[SirStev0]

Went with the Sway. Got it about an hour ago and so far like it a lot. Battery cover was a bastard to get off.