Phone recommendation?

Reading several posts in the past few days, I've sort of realized that a
lot of you guys have some very specific needs for your cell phones,
particularly as it applies to business usage (e.g. Windows Mobile,
Office document editing, etc.). So it's only reasonable that you will
not like certain phones that don't do these things, or do them well (and
apparently this is one reason many of you don't like the iPhone).

But if I'm just a casual guy looking to buy a new phone, and I mostly
just use the phone for voice calls and text messaging, and occasionally
other multimedia-type features like playing music, video, etc., checking
email, Google maps, that sort of stuff (basically, not really business
stuff, because it would just be a personal phone) which phone would you
recommend from Sprint?

I'm considering the Instinct, not simply because it's comparable to the
iPhone and I don't want to switch to AT&T and lose my existing service
plan, but more because it just seems like the latest and best
multimedia-type phone that Sprint has.

Thanks.

John Salerno wrote:
> Reading several posts in the past few days, I've sort of realized that a
> lot of you guys have some very specific needs for your cell phones,
> particularly as it applies to business usage (e.g. Windows Mobile,
> Office document editing, etc.). So it's only reasonable that you will
> not like certain phones that don't do these things, or do them well (and
> apparently this is one reason many of you don't like the iPhone).
>
> But if I'm just a casual guy looking to buy a new phone, and I mostly
> just use the phone for voice calls and text messaging, and occasionally
> other multimedia-type features like playing music, video, etc., checking
> email, Google maps, that sort of stuff (basically, not really business
> stuff, because it would just be a personal phone) which phone would you
> recommend from Sprint?
>
> I'm considering the Instinct, not simply because it's comparable to the
> iPhone and I don't want to switch to AT&T and lose my existing service
> plan, but more because it just seems like the latest and best
> multimedia-type phone that Sprint has.
>
> Thanks.

Oh yeah, and of course, reception clarity! I care most about that. :)

"John Salerno" <johnjsal@gmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> John Salerno wrote:
>> Reading several posts in the past few days, I've sort of realized that a
>> lot of you guys have some very specific needs for your cell phones,
>> particularly as it applies to business usage (e.g. Windows Mobile, Office
>> document editing, etc.). So it's only reasonable that you will not like
>> certain phones that don't do these things, or do them well (and
>> apparently this is one reason many of you don't like the iPhone).
>>
>> But if I'm just a casual guy looking to buy a new phone, and I mostly
>> just use the phone for voice calls and text messaging, and occasionally
>> other multimedia-type features like playing music, video, etc., checking
>> email, Google maps, that sort of stuff (basically, not really business
>> stuff, because it would just be a personal phone) which phone would you
>> recommend from Sprint?
>>
>> I'm considering the Instinct, not simply because it's comparable to the
>> iPhone and I don't want to switch to AT&T and lose my existing service
>> plan, but more because it just seems like the latest and best
>> multimedia-type phone that Sprint has.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> Oh yeah, and of course, reception clarity! I care most about that. :)

I too have been looking for a phone....
If you are looking for specific info.. then delete... I am just putting up
my thoughts.

I would like to stay with a SANYO phone. Why? Past experiences with
EXCELLENT reception and EXCELLENT ability to hold a call in weak signal
area.

I am considering the INSTINCT too, but I cannot swallow the idea of the
'simply everything plan' or one of the other required plans. Reason: I
current have practically everything (2500 min, UNL N&W(7PM), unlimited data,
unlimited messaging, photos, $5 download credit per phone per month. "Free
and Clear America" (roaming off network up to 50% of min.) and it all runs
around 135 for 5 PHONES!!

Actually I wish Sprint would off a phone similar to the Verizon Voyager. My
only problem with that phone is that it is made by Samsung. I have a bad
taste in my mouth from the Samsung 3500's A460's and other earlier phones.
Although I am told Samsung has made vast improvements.

I am also looking at some of the phones scheduled to come out later this
year. (See a previous Usenet group posting)

I would like the idea of a 'touch screen' but am leery as to the durability
of it.

If you want a more current, but not (b)leading-edge phone, you might want to
look at the Sanyo Katana II. 3 of the 5 phones on my account are Katanas
(2-I's and 2-II.s) Great phone, OK pictures,

Joe Gill wrote:

> I too have been looking for a phone....
> If you are looking for specific info.. then delete... I am just putting
> up my thoughts.
>
> I would like to stay with a SANYO phone. Why? Past experiences with
> EXCELLENT reception and EXCELLENT ability to hold a call in weak signal
> area.

My past two phones have been Sanyo and you are right, they are
excellent. In fact, I was considering the Katana to be my next phone,
for both form factor and it being Sanyo. But there's something about the
Instinct that just seems more natural for multimedia use, and even for
text messaging, I really like the idea of an actual QWERTY keyboard
instead of using a phone pad.

> I am considering the INSTINCT too, but I cannot swallow the idea of the
> 'simply everything plan' or one of the other required plans.

Hmm, I didn't know something was required for it. What would I have to
sign up for if I got it? I guess that means losing my current plan?

Reason: I
> current have practically everything (2500 min, UNL N&W(7PM), unlimited
> data, unlimited messaging, photos, $5 download credit per phone per
> month. "Free and Clear America" (roaming off network up to 50% of min.)
> and it all runs around 135 for 5 PHONES!!

Wow, excellent plan! Right now I just have 1000 Anytime/Unlimited N&W at
8pm for $40, but I consider that to be pretty good for the price. I had
free unlimited texts for two years, but that just ended and now it's
$8/month. My fear is ending up paying more for less minutes, even if I
do get extras like text/data/video, etc., because like I said, actually
making phone calls is still important! :)

> Actually I wish Sprint would off a phone similar to the Verizon Voyager.
> My only problem with that phone is that it is made by Samsung. I have a
> bad taste in my mouth from the Samsung 3500's A460's and other earlier
> phones. Although I am told Samsung has made vast improvements.

I've heard good things about Samsung phones for a few years now. Like
you, I love Sanyo, but Samsung is actually one that I would feel
comfortable switching to.

"John Salerno" <johnjsal@gmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> Joe Gill wrote:
> Wow, excellent plan! Right now I just have 1000 Anytime/Unlimited N&W at
> 8pm for $40, but I consider that to be pretty good for the price. I had
> free unlimited texts for two years, but that just ended and now it's
> $8/month. My fear is ending up paying more for less minutes, even if I do
> get extras like text/data/video, etc., because like I said, actually
> making phone calls is still important! :)
>

look at the 'gotchas' on the Instinct...
"Requires activation on an Everything plan, or Talk/Messaging/Data Share
plan" - from the 'asterisk' on the promotional brochure.

I did go to the store and they said: "Yup, you have to change plans".....

Joe Gill wrote:
>
> "John Salerno" <johnjsal@gmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
> news:4878d457$0$11596$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> Joe Gill wrote:
>> Wow, excellent plan! Right now I just have 1000 Anytime/Unlimited N&W
>> at 8pm for $40, but I consider that to be pretty good for the price. I
>> had free unlimited texts for two years, but that just ended and now
>> it's $8/month. My fear is ending up paying more for less minutes, even
>> if I do get extras like text/data/video, etc., because like I said,
>> actually making phone calls is still important! :)
>>
>
> look at the 'gotchas' on the Instinct...
> "Requires activation on an Everything plan, or Talk/Messaging/Data Share
> plan" - from the 'asterisk' on the promotional brochure.
>
> I did go to the store and they said: "Yup, you have to change plans".....
>

Ugh, then maybe I won't get one after all. Those plans have a
ridiculously low amount of anytime minutes. :(

John Salerno wrote:

> Joe Gill wrote:
>>
>> "John Salerno" <johnjsal@gmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
>> news:4878d457$0$11596$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>> Joe Gill wrote:
>>> Wow, excellent plan! Right now I just have 1000 Anytime/Unlimited N&W
>>> at 8pm for $40, but I consider that to be pretty good for the price. I
>>> had free unlimited texts for two years, but that just ended and now
>>> it's $8/month. My fear is ending up paying more for less minutes, even
>>> if I do get extras like text/data/video, etc., because like I said,
>>> actually making phone calls is still important! :)
>>>
>>
>> look at the 'gotchas' on the Instinct...
>> "Requires activation on an Everything plan, or Talk/Messaging/Data Share
>> plan" - from the 'asterisk' on the promotional brochure.
>>
>> I did go to the store and they said: "Yup, you have to change plans".....
>
> Ugh, then maybe I won't get one after all. Those plans have a
> ridiculously low amount of anytime minutes. :(

"Unlimited" is "a ridiculously low amount of anytime minutes."? :-)

--
Dutch
Sprint/Motorola RAZR V3m
tethered to PCLinuxOS 2008

Dutch wrote:

> "Unlimited" is "a ridiculously low amount of anytime minutes."? :-)

I'm talking about the data plans that do have a certain amount of
anytime minutes (I think 450 for the cheapest). Yes, the Everything plan
has unlimited minutes, but no way I'm changing from a $40 plan to a $100
plan. That's ridiculous. All I need is a plan for myself, so these $100+
plans are not for me.

John Salerno wrote:

> Dutch wrote:
>
>> "Unlimited" is "a ridiculously low amount of anytime minutes."? :-)
>
> I'm talking about the data plans that do have a certain amount of
> anytime minutes (I think 450 for the cheapest). Yes, the Everything plan
> has unlimited minutes, but no way I'm changing from a $40 plan to a $100
> plan. That's ridiculous. All I need is a plan for myself, so these $100+
> plans are not for me.

Ok, but you didn't make any exceptions in your post... ;-)

--
Dutch
Sprint/Motorola RAZR V3m
tethered to PCLinuxOS 2008

The Samsung M500 has been a good phone for me, but I'm not a heavy user.

I can get email, watch TV, text msg (I don't use this), also has camera.
Had this phone for less than a year.

Dropped it once on hard floor with no damage.

"John Salerno" <johnjsal@gmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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Reading several posts in the past few days, I've sort of realized that a
lot of you guys have some very specific needs for your cell phones,
particularly as it applies to business usage (e.g. Windows Mobile,
Office document editing, etc.). So it's only reasonable that you will
not like certain phones that don't do these things, or do them well (and
apparently this is one reason many of you don't like the iPhone).

But if I'm just a casual guy looking to buy a new phone, and I mostly
just use the phone for voice calls and text messaging, and occasionally
other multimedia-type features like playing music, video, etc., checking
email, Google maps, that sort of stuff (basically, not really business
stuff, because it would just be a personal phone) which phone would you
recommend from Sprint?

I'm considering the Instinct, not simply because it's comparable to the
iPhone and I don't want to switch to AT&T and lose my existing service
plan, but more because it just seems like the latest and best
multimedia-type phone that Sprint has.

Thanks.