|
* Country/Provider: USA / Verizon * Current contract status: Contract ended. Verizon still gives me best service. Continuing on $45/mo including simple web on a RAZR. I have $50 off an upgraded Verizon phone. * Budget (phone/plan): I almost never text. I mostly talk to Verizon users (free in-network) and use few minutes (definitely < 450 min). I want the web available for occasional email but I do not need super-fast unlimited data or expensive BlackBerry email. So, I shouldn’t need to spend much more than $40/mo total. * Features I know I want: --Email – Prefer GMail. I would not use it constantly, but I still want a better keypad than RAZR provides. --MP3 player – I’ve never owned an MP3 player or an Apple product (so iTunes is a slight disadvantage). I think I’m due for a player by now. --Good Camera – Optional, very low priority. I don’t have a camera though so it would be handy. --Santa gave me a cool car GPS device, so I do not need GPS. --Calendar – Prefer Google Calendar (or at least a sync with it). Also a to-do list or note taker. I need to keep my life organized when on the move. --Video, Games, cool Apps, sizable screen, maybe a Web Browser – I think I should get an iPod Touch in addition to a Verizon phone. Is there a real alternative? I’m thinking of buying two devices: 1) Verizon phone for talking and rare ($2/MB) email. 2) iPod Touch (or a competing device) for free/better email and web browsing at Wi-Fi spots, MP3s, video, games, apps, maybe calendar. These phones have caught my eye: 1) LG Dare – Good keyboard, great camera, solid reviews. $80 purchase. 2) LG Voyager – Much better keyboard, mediocre camera. $50 purchase. 3) Pay-As-You-Go Verizon phone. Samsung SCH-u340, Samsung Suke, Samsung SCH-u430, LG VX5500, Verizon Wireless Blitz, Nokia 6205, MOTO W755. I talk infrequently on the phone (and mostly in-network), so this might be much less than $40/mo. I would not have a 2-year contract and could jump ship later. The phones don’t look great though. Reviews say the Dare-Voyager comparison is mostly a matter of how much typing I plan to do. Also, I would buy one device now and the other in 3-4 months. Which choice makes more sense: 1) Buy phone now. Later get a cheaper or newer media device. 2) Buy iPod Touch now. Keep my off-contract RAZR $45/mo. Later get a better new phone. Thanks.
|
#
¿
Dec 27, 2008 06:06
|
|
|
|
| # ¿ Apr 27, 2024 22:27 |
|
|
Steinbeck posted:I just hope you don't enjoy it so much that you feel like getting an iPhone (cause it's an obvious retardation to end up owning an iPod touch and a fruitphone) Steinbeck posted:Just get the ipod touch and enjoy it--it's a really fun mobile device.
|
|
#
¿
Dec 30, 2008 06:49
|
|