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Need Recommendations/Opinions Please!

thistle

Feb 14, 2006, 2:11 PM
I'm going to be switching to Cellular One shortly due to a move to an area where that is the only cellular service provider. I've been with Verizon (excellent reception everywhere!) and I'm nervous about switching companies. I'm going to be out in the boonies in MN and need to get a phone with very good reception, as well as all the fun bells & whistles. I prefer a clam-shell style phone.

These are the models I'm considering:

Motorola V555
Nokia 6101
Sony Ericsson z500
Motorola V190

Any opinions or recommendations on which of these will have the best reception while still having the most features? I'm currently using a Samsung sch-a950, which I love, and don't want to lose too much functionality (don't care about the MP3 pl...
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blackberry187

Feb 15, 2006, 12:21 PM
Nokia's Are almost Always the Best..

Nokia 6101 We seem to have the least amount of probelms with them. Great receiption. Nice camera, video and radio.

The V555 has also been a good phone. Only thing this phone has over the Nokia is it has bluetooth which is always nice and a external antenna connection if you travel a lot..

Z500 is somewhat outdate but still a very nice phone we have just had it for almost a yr now..

V190 is a very basic and entery level phone. not bad but i wouldnt suggest it.

I would ask a rep at one of our retail stores to see what has been working the best in there area


Our coverage in Northern MN is Great! So I Wouldn't hesitate too much.. I would definatly look at the GSM coverage map and l...
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thistle

Feb 15, 2006, 1:29 PM
Thanks so much for your reply. I was kind of thinking that either the 6101 or or the V555 would be my best bet, but wanted to be sure.

The thing I worry about with the Nokia is that the screen resolution won't be so great. I was a loyal Nokia candy bar phone person for years until I got my Samsung sch-a950. The screen resolution and menus are great and it would suck to have to downgrade my phone rather than upgrade.

I'll be in Central MN rather than MI - any ideas what the coverage/reception is like up there? Also, any idea on when Cellular One will be getting any new phones?
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blackberry187

Feb 15, 2006, 2:04 PM
Sorry if I said MI.. I meant MN.. But coverage in both areas is good.
What cities will you be in?

I can actually look you up on our coverage analyzer and see where you are vs. the towers..

V555 is a great phone and I think you would happy with it
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thistle

Feb 15, 2006, 2:43 PM
Thanks again for your responses! I'll mostly be in Brainerd, Wadena, and Aitkin.

I'm really looking for a phone with great reception, excellent screen resolution, easy to navigate menus, and decent memory for pictures, ring tones, and games. I play games and send a lot of text messages, but don't use the MP3 player on my phone at all, and only use the camera occasionally. I don't care about Bluetooth or any sort of PC connectivity.
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blackberry187

Feb 15, 2006, 2:07 PM
Well We have I think about 14 handsets to choose from right now..


WE just got the Lg 1400i and The samsung X495 in. Both are not high end phones..

6101 Was new as about 4 months ago and we got the RAZR even before that. Havent heard of anything else lately but will let you know if i hear anything
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