Time to upgrade and need help...
Here are priorities:
#1 Excellent call quality and signal strength.
#2 Quad band for international travel.
#3 Fast, easy texting. (Qwerty would be nice)
#4 Excellent battery life.
#5 No need for data plan, only call/text.
#6 Camera not necessary.
#7 Smallish form factor.
#8 Simple is good.
I'm intrigued by the TMobile G1 which is not out yet as it looks to be a simple phone with qwerty keyboard. However, I've been loyal to AT&T and have had good success travelling with their network.
First question. Do smart/pda phones require a data plan?
I had an early Treo and the call quality was awful. They were also too big/heavy as is the
AT&T Tilt. Is Palm Centro any better?
What about Samsung Blackjack II, Blackberry Pe...
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#1 Excellent call quality and signal strength.
#2 Quad band for international travel.
#3 Fast, easy texting. (Qwerty would be nice)
#4 Excellent battery life.
#5 No need for data plan, only call/text.
#6 Camera not necessary.
#7 Smallish form factor.
#8 Simple is good.
I'm intrigued by the TMobile G1 which is not out yet as it looks to be a simple phone with qwerty keyboard. However, I've been loyal to AT&T and have had good success travelling with their network.
First question. Do smart/pda phones require a data plan?
I had an early Treo and the call quality was awful. They were also too big/heavy as is the
AT&T Tilt. Is Palm Centro any better?
What about Samsung Blackjack II, Blackberry Pe...
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I had the original Blackjack (not sure about the Blackjack II, but I've heard good things about it) but it would fit most of your needs
- Good Call Quality/Signal Strength
- Quad Band
- Qwerty Keyboard
- Battery life was ok 😕
- Doesn't require data plan (unless of course you want to use the internet - it does require the data plan or unlimited text feature to qualify for the mail in rebate though)
- Does have a camera (and pretty good one at that)
- Small form for a PDA depending on which battery you use
- Its Windows mobile - so you know its not simple 😈
- Good Call Quality/Signal Strength
- Quad Band
- Qwerty Keyboard
- Battery life was ok 😕
- Doesn't require data plan (unless of course you want to use the internet - it does require the data plan or unlimited text feature to qualify for the mail in rebate though)
- Does have a camera (and pretty good one at that)
- Small form for a PDA depending on which battery you use
- Its Windows mobile - so you know its not simple 😈
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Thanks dromant, I'll look seriously to the Blackjack 2. Anyone else care to consult on this or any other phone based on my priorities in the first thread message?
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you should look for the att equivelant to the blitz or env2. you sound like you would be good with a simple phone with a keyboard and not a pda.
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I would look at a blackberry pearl. It should fit all your needs. And since it is 100% customizeable you can make it as simple or complicated as you wish. The blackberry curve has a better keyboard but is slightly larger.
The blackjack II is a good option too, but it isn't as easy to use and isn't as customizeable. Plus, the screen isn't as good outdoors.
The blackjack II is a good option too, but it isn't as easy to use and isn't as customizeable. Plus, the screen isn't as good outdoors.
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