Long Horn Hookah Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Yea so my cell phone contract is up and thankfully I have the ability to get rid of this damn razor. Anyone have advise on picking out a new phone? The only feature I really care about is that it has a good calendar that automatically updates with my computer. (mac) I hear rumors of a new IPhone coming out this June but I'm not sure if I want to wait until what like August to get one? I'm getting off alltel and have a choice between at&t or verizon so that leaves my options pretty open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mndgame Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd say if you have a mac and want something that easily syncs with it, the obvious choice is the iPhone. Even if you don't want the new iPhone, I'd stay wait until it is released as there may be deals on previous iPhone models.Otherwise, Palm products usually have decent calendar programs and the new Palm Pre is getting a lot of hype, so it might be worth looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzbizz Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Verizon bought Alltel. I have Alltel and I love my Blackberry Curve. But AT&T has better Blackberry's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blastoffbrett Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 In 2010 AT&T's contract with Apple is up so they might make a CDMA iPhone which would be compatible with Verizon. The only issue there is that Verizon doesn't like their phones to have wi-fi which is a major selling point of the iPhone. All of this is rumor but something to keep in mind. I personally have AT&T and use a jailbroken iPhone and I love it to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Horn Hookah Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (blastoffbrett @ May 12 2009, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>In 2010 AT&T's contract with Apple is up so they might make a CDMA iPhone which would be compatible with Verizon. The only issue there is that Verizon doesn't like their phones to have wi-fi which is a major selling point of the iPhone. All of this is rumor but something to keep in mind. I personally have AT&T and use a jailbroken iPhone and I love it to death.I havnt been following the rumors very closely, but is the IPhone 3 even worth waiting for? Also is the jailbroken scene safe? I hear it will kill the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I phone is the only choice as far as im concerned. I have a 3g and love it, the new update will be just that a new update theres no reason to wait for the 4th generation iphone since there is really nothing they can add hardware wise like they did between the 1g-3g. Get an iphone you wont regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 ^^^bingo.The major updates Apple makes to its iPhones are firmware, not hardware. That means that even older phones get updated, for free.The biggest update scheduled that I know about is the 3.0 firmware. People who bought their phones two years ago when they first came out can use this upgrade as well, for free, and itunes downloads and installs it for you.If you want an iPhone at all, get an iPhone. It is a revolutionary device.For what it's worth, mine has been hacked for 6 months with no ill effects of any sort. It took about 5 minutes to hack it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 New iphone is supposed to have a better lcd which uses less battery, it will have a compass and some other shit. Faster 3g speed capability also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (Voski @ May 12 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>New iphone is supposed to have a better lcd which uses less battery, it will have a compass and some other shit. Faster 3g speed capability also.The lcd is viable, but turning the brightness down works pretty well. A GPS is a compass already, so that seems unlikely/weird. 3g speed is a function of implementation, so it would be backwards-compatible to older phones as well. The 3g spec hasn't changed, so there won't be new hardware there.All of this is rumors, kids. Apple doesn't release specs ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Horn Hookah Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hear the new one will have a better camera capable of video. What are yall talking about saying its all firm ware. The first Iphone didn't have 3g. If you bought the first version you still dont have 3g. IF its a phone im gonna be stuck with for 2 years I would like to at least know what is fact and what is rumor about the new one. So I guess ill end up waiting, but are Iphones really the only option out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (Long Horn Hookah @ May 12 2009, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>are Iphones really the only option out there?Of course not -- there are lots of phones a person can buy.I have 2 iphones -- 1 with and 1 without 3g. They're pretty much the same thing. I use 3g occasionally, and I like the GPS, but 95% of what you use the phone for they are identical. I'm not worried about new hardware obsoleting the phone, especially coming from a RAZR.If you want to wait until the next model comes out, be my guest. There's no release date, so it's as likely to come out in June as it is to come out this time next year. No one knows. No matter which one you buy, a newer iPhone than the one you bought will eventually come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyrax Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 QUOTE (cotsi95 @ May 12 2009, 12:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I phone is the only choice as far as im concerned. I have a 3g and love it, the new update will be just that a new update theres no reason to wait for the 4th generation iphone since there is really nothing they can add hardware wise like they did between the 1g-3g. Get an iphone you wont regret it.Really? Personally I'd like a better camera, flash, smaller overall design, bit better battery life, and no metal trim around the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookworm Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My only gripes about the iPhone are AT&T (which has HORRIBLE coverage in the places I like to go) and lack of a physical keyboard.and so far that's enough to keep me on verizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 QUOTE (thecyrax @ May 12 2009, 05:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Really? Personally I'd like a better camera, flash, smaller overall design, bit better battery life, and no metal trim around the screen.All that, except I couldn't care less about the metal trim. Differentiates it from an iTouch.Honestly, I'd also like a hard button assigned to taking a picture. touching the screen ruins the framing. Obviously, this is leagues from my Nikon, but I love taking pictures and I wish the iPhone was better at it.There's always room for improvement. As a phone and multi-function device, however, I still think it is without parallel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mndgame Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 QUOTE (Bookworm @ May 12 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>My only gripes about the iPhone are AT&T (which has HORRIBLE coverage in the places I like to go) and lack of a physical keyboard.and so far that's enough to keep me on verizon.This is what has kept me away from the iPhone this far. I do too much email, texting, etc.. on the go to use a touch screen. I wish I could chose my carrier so I wasn't stuck with Windows mobile, and could try the android OS out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Horn Hookah Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I got a free touch when I bought my comp and typing on the things is a hell of a lot easier than you expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesha1 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Im in the same boat, I guess my question would be I phone or the blackberry storm?any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 iPhone lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tati Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I really like my blackberry bold, I sync it with my calendar and contacts on google, which is what i use...Internet is super fast, keyboard is great, cameras decent...I suggest you go to an att and play around with the phones, see what feels right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I like the iPhone, but think I'd rather stick with a blackberry and always reliable service (Vzw). They are releasing the CDMA version of the Blackberry Bold (called the Tour) in the middle of July, or so latest rumors/news say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. B Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'm torn between a Blackberry Bold and the Apple iPhone at the moment. Both have a lot to offer, but I think I'd had to play around with the Bold to decide if I really like it. Any expert opinions floating around out here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJoe Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Go get an LG versa with verizon. It's a great phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesha1 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Im still waiting to make a decision on the Storm or the I phone.What you guys paying on avg. monthly for the I phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJoe Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 http://www.itworld.com/mobile-amp-wireless...sons-pick-stormIn my opinion, Verizon wireless is among the most expensive wireless provider's, while AT&T is more reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I can't enough good things about the Samsung Omnia. I was torn myself on a new phone, as I wanted one device to handle phone/gps/mp3/etc duties. I was VERY tempted by the iPhone, but in the end I could not succumb to it. First, AT&T sucks in comparison to Verizon in my area. That alone was big for me. With the phone itself, there was alot as well. There's the initial cost with contract and the data plan. It is not cheap to do. Then there are features of the phone itself to consider. Lack of video, shitty camera, no flash support for web sites, no multitasking, no tethering (its coming, but it'll cost you). When you REALLY look at what the iPhone offers over other comparable smartphones is bling. Yes, they look great. Their interface is smooth, and reliable. But it stops there. When it came to core functionality, I can do more on my phone than an iPhone. Now, what did it take to get there? I have my phone HEAVILY optimized to do everything I want it to. So, if you are ok with tinkering, then there are other options out there. but if you want a great of box experience, the iPhone is hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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