Whats the hottest phone out? Options

[madmods]

It is time to upgrade my phone, so I am curious whats the latest phone out? What do you gals/guys like?
Thanks ahead.

[stetsonaw]

saw one with a gps built in the other day, forget what it was though.

[devilsden97]

Welcome back... gratz on the F&F4 spot... (theres a thread on this site, about it, u should check it out)

I hear the new Blackberry "Curve" (i believe its called) is suppose to dethrone the iphone.

my cousin has the voyager and loves it.

[manphibian]

I have an LG Viewty.
http://viewty.lgmobile.com/

Not the newest but it's slick. Love it.

[devilsden97]

lol, there is no choice for USA...

[manphibian]

Ah. sorry.

[BlackCelicaGT94]

id wait for the new blackberry! Its supposed to have twice the screen resolution

[Supersprynt]

A bunch of phones have said to be an iPhone killer, but never are. There are rumors of the 3G iPhone in the imminent future as well as the 2.0 upgrade in June for the current one. The Blackberry Curve has been out awhile now and IMO really doesn't touch the iPhone. It's a different beast completely, and it's not "hot" at all. If your looking for something hot you have to go with a sleek touchscreen.

RIM has a bunch of new, sleeker Blackberries on the way out; the "Bold" being one of them. An iPhone wanna be "Thunder" that will be out probably 6 months. But right now I think the hottest phone could be Sprint's Samsung Instinct, and maybe the HTC Diamond. But even the Instinct is just an iPhone clone, so to be perfectly honest, I think the iPhone, even with it's lacking of video camera & 3G is still the hottest.

I have an iPhone and love it. Awaiting 2.0 in June that supports 3rd party apps. I would def. stay away from anything Motorola as they're a sinking ship. I think it also depends on your carrier. Verizon hasn't got much that's too hot IMO. The Voyager is alright, the Glyde is alright too, but they don't do much for me that the iPhone isn't already doing. Sprint has the Touch & Mogul both by HTC which look pretty good. AT&T has a long list of Blackberries and the Samsung Blackjack, LG Vu, & Samsung Access.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: May 15, 2008 - 2:51 PM

[GriffGirl]

Kinda what supersprynt said... basically, it depends on the carrier. Who's your carrier, and are you still in a contract?

If/when you narrow down a few models you're looking at, cnet.com is a GREAT review site to look to as a resource. They test electronics out themselves and do write ups on it, and there are user reviews as well.

[lagos]

The Jesus Phone...doh!

[Supersprynt]

Kinda what supersprynt said... basically, it depends on the carrier. Who's your carrier, and are you still in a contract?

If/when you narrow down a few models you're looking at, cnet.com is a GREAT review site to look to as a resource. They test electronics out themselves and do write ups on it, and there are user reviews as well.

I'm starting to prefer Gizmodo/Engadget these days. Cnet has always been great, but they're getting way to corporate. CBS just bought them.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: May 15, 2008 - 3:25 PM

[supershannon77]

The AT&T Tilt all the way with out a doubt...I have it and love it but then again I guess everyones different.

[BlackCelicaGT94]

A bunch of phones have said to be an iPhone killer, but never are. There are rumors of the 3G iPhone in the imminent future as well as the 2.0 upgrade in June for the current one. The Blackberry Curve has been out awhile now and IMO really doesn't touch the iPhone. It's a different beast completely, and it's not "hot" at all. If your looking for something hot you have to go with a sleek touchscreen.

RIM has a bunch of new, sleeker Blackberries on the way out; the "Bold" being one of them. An iPhone wanna be "Thunder" that will be out probably 6 months. But right now I think the hottest phone could be Sprint's Samsung Instinct, and maybe the HTC Diamond. But even the Instinct is just an iPhone clone, so to be perfectly honest, I think the iPhone, even with it's lacking of video camera & 3G is still the hottest.

I have an iPhone and love it. Awaiting 2.0 in June that supports 3rd party apps. I would def. stay away from anything Motorola as they're a sinking ship. I think it also depends on your carrier. Verizon hasn't got much that's too hot IMO. The Voyager is alright, the Glyde is alright too, but they don't do much for me that the iPhone isn't already doing. Sprint has the Touch & Mogul both by HTC which look pretty good. AT&T has a long list of Blackberries and the Samsung Blackjack, LG Vu, & Samsung Access.

I think I read the other day that theres a newer curve type phone coming out then whats out.

Anyways i think phones are all about preference. I had a touch screen but hated it and wont go back to one. I have a Sidekick Slide and though its not the best phone ever The sidekick is what i always go back to.

[azian_advanced]

currently using a sony ericsson P1i and imo is a great phone! i work for cellular warranty repairs so i've gone through many phones and this is, imo, better than an iPhone and definitely better than any blackberry. im typing on it as we speak

i'm waiting on Microsofts and Sony Ericssons X1 XPERIA with windows media 6.2 to release in Q3 2008.. basically a partnership device and Microsofts answer to compete with Apple.
i'll stop here, i get carried away when it comes to these gadgets..

[GriffGirl]

Kinda what supersprynt said... basically, it depends on the carrier. Who's your carrier, and are you still in a contract?

If/when you narrow down a few models you're looking at, cnet.com is a GREAT review site to look to as a resource. They test electronics out themselves and do write ups on it, and there are user reviews as well.

I'm starting to prefer Gizmodo/Engadget these days. Cnet has always been great, but they're getting way to corporate. CBS just bought them.

That's good info, thanks for the tip. I've always looked to Cnet for ratings on stuff like this; I'm looking for a new phone myself, in fact (but I'm on Verizon and I agree, nothing really great)

[hongkongnerdboy]

ehh the iphone works really well...

but i modded mine to work with tmobile since i work for tmobile

seriously.. its gone through hell and sh!t and works like a charm.. you hear all these complaints about it but its about how you use and take care of it

mine has never failed on me o.o...well except for the fact that the 16gb came out

edit: well i worked for tmobile when iwas in texas.. so jobless in california

This post has been edited by hongkongnerdboy: May 15, 2008 - 4:11 PM

[supershannon77]

Before I got the tilt I always went with Sony Ericssons and they are def the best phones...I will go back after the tilt...but At&t didnt have any Sony Ericssons with the qwerty keyboard...I dont no if they have the P1 at the time they didnt i didnt even think u could get it in the states...I must be wrong im gonna look it up now....

you can but i dont think with a plan so its like over $500 but i love sony

This post has been edited by supershannon77: May 15, 2008 - 4:20 PM

[x_itchy_b_x]

im waiting for my local verizon store to carry this for my next upgrade.

samsung u940

[ScoobyDooCruiser]

iPhone. Unless you don't like the best web browser, easiest typing, easiest phone/computer integration, best free games (even more so when 2.0 comes out), highest quality device—or if you have sprint.

If you have the option of a network than runs an iPhone, I would get one. I'm stuck with spring for the next 4 months... then I'm gone to the (ick) land of AT&T

Downsides to iPhone:
No the smallest phone (although slim)
Expensive
only on AT&T legitimately (although can be hacked to work on a lot of other carriers)

[Penkka]

Nokia N70 FTW

but thinking of buying the N90:

[forkee]

well lets see..... i have the iphone. it may have came handicapped out of the box, but after "opening up the software" so to speak, on top of the usual features, it can

- record video w/sound (can upload directly to youtube or send in an email)
- full offline dictionary and excyclopedia (also can connect to wikipedia online); has option where it verbally says some words
- send pics and mp3's
- download music and video from a p2p network
- view streaming music, photos, video and webcam thats on my computer from anywhere theres a signal
- over 40 games, some utilizing the accelerometer. also an NES and PS emulator
- download video from youtube or safari and save it
- play virtual instruments (guitar, drums, piano, etc)
- listen to streaming radio stations
- play your music and a program will download the lyrics and play it at the same time (usually in sync)
- convert any mp3 into a ringtone
- has a digital level (tool for making pictures straight, etc)
- program for tracking shipments from USPS, UPS, or fedex
- unit converter for almost everything measurable
- mandarin character converter. draw characters on the screen and send it asian style!
- not to mention other utilities that put regular phones to shame

there is no better phone out there. you can try to prove me wrong, but you won't. some helio guy tried to pitch their "iphone killer" at me in front of a bunch of people. after showing them my phone, nobody wanted a helio. someone that was about to sign up with them even left, hahahaha.

This post has been edited by forkee: May 16, 2008 - 12:52 AM

[manphibian]

^^^

In your opinion.


I'm afraid there are far better phones for what i want. I use the camera a lot and the Iphone camera is terrible.




The thing with Apple products is this; it's easy to make improvements to something if you can make it far more expensive than the competition!

That company is far more about more clever marketing than it is clever design.

[forkee]

you're totally right about other phones having better resolution. heck, my gf's lg shine has 2mp (compared to the iphone's 1mp) which is really good and even thats pretty low compared to the next generation of phones coming out. im satisfied with what it came with. a little camera resolution is worth the sacrifice if i can have all the other features. Plus i dont think its that bad...






if i frequently took pictures i would use my digital camera. i dont think there is any phone that can substitute a good digital camera. and if there was, i doubt it would do everything the jesus phone would do

[brthrurik]

personally looking into the Nokia N95, mostly for the camera. 3.2 Mp with zies optics

[azian_advanced]

you mean 5MP with zeiss

[Supersprynt]

you're totally right about other phones having better resolution. heck, my gf's lg shine has 2mp (compared to the iphone's 1mp) which is really good and even thats pretty low compared to the next generation of phones coming out. im satisfied with what it came with. a little camera resolution is worth the sacrifice if i can have all the other features. Plus i dont think its that bad...

iPhone is 2 megapixels.



This post has been edited by Supersprynt: May 16, 2008 - 8:02 AM

[malpaso]

Nokia N70 FTW

but thinking of buying the N90:

yea... NOKIA rulez . I got E90 for about 6months and only complain I have is weight...

[Supersprynt]

http://reviews.infosyncworld.com/cell-phon...00+%28AT%26T%29

[forkee]

iPhone is 2 megapixels.

wow, i stand corrected. and i thought it couldn't get any better.

[manphibian]

iPhone is 2 megapixels.

wow, i stand corrected. and i thought it couldn't get any better.

than 2 MP?


yeah it does, my phone is 5MP

[GriffGirl]

http://reviews.infosyncworld.com/cell-phon...00+%28AT%26T%29

I really dig you... you're just so proficient. I totally appreciate that about you.

Looks like my idea about the Voyager is still the best option since I can't get an iPhone w/out switching back to Cingular/AT&T. And I really just wasn't happy with their service (in my area) once they went GSM.

But oh how someday I will have an iPhone. It might take 3 years (once the Apple/AT&T contract terms expire) but it will be mine. Oh yes, it will be mine. But for now, I think I'll use my $100 New Every Two credit toward a Voyager.

[Supersprynt]

[devilsden97]

hey supersprynt has a fan...

[forkee]

iPhone is 2 megapixels.

wow, i stand corrected. and i thought it couldn't get any better.

than 2 MP?


yeah it does, my phone is 5MP

no i meant the iphone

i heard there are crazy phones in japan with like 10 megapixel

[spolski07]

verizon's htc touch.
i love it!

[Akimbo]

I've had the enV2 for about 2 weeks now.

[cjh4l22]

the new blackberry thunder

[x_itchy_b_x]

im thinking of going with at&t now just for the iphone. i have a hacked ipod and i love it but not having the internet all the time and having to carry two units around sucks. ipod and a phone. so if i had one unit to carry and it always had the internet and navi and all the hacked crap i have on my ipod id love it. hmm. the iphone is basicaly open source, you dont get that with other phones right? and its apple, i dont care for pc based anything like pda's and stuff. just not what im familiar with.

[sous710]

i have a nextel i880. its not a bad phone. lol but some 1 said your profession goes with you phone needs. the direct connect works awsome when working on routes with other ppl.

[uberschall]

the lg vu, moto z9 or v9.

[Supersprynt]

im thinking of going with at&t now just for the iphone. i have a hacked ipod and i love it but not having the internet all the time and having to carry two units around sucks. ipod and a phone. so if i had one unit to carry and it always had the internet and navi and all the hacked crap i have on my ipod id love it. hmm. the iphone is basicaly open source, you dont get that with other phones right? and its apple, i dont care for pc based anything like pda's and stuff. just not what im familiar with.

If your going to do that - wait for the new iPhone. People close to the project say next month when the new 2.0 firmware comes out. At that time now only will the new phone come out, allllll the first gen iPhones will be for sale cheap, and they will get the new firmware also, sans 3G & GPS. The crappy thing is there will be no apps for a little bit, even though 2.0 came with an SDK - it's not exactly "open source." The 2.0 firmware will allow apps, but they need to be pre-approved by Apple and follow certain rules, which makes all the cool apps, like SummerBoard; "illegal."

I just jailbroke my phone last week for the first time, and I can't believe I didn't do it sooner.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: May 23, 2008 - 12:20 AM