Buying a new verizon cell phone. suggestions?, I want it for texting and talking on. Options

[x_itchy_b_x]

This is my current phone.
Its and old beat up, Motorola E815.
freezes up on me and the external speaker is broken. so its hard to know when im getting a phone call.
Any suggestions for a new phone? My plan is to pick one up off of ebay.
a qwerty keypad is something else that i think would be cool.
so maybe post up the phone you have now and tell me how you like it.
Thanks, guys.

[Culpable04]

Ebay phone is not a good idea, unless you get a verizon phone and that will cost you almost the same as in a regular store but it will not have the same warranty service. if you get one of those unlocked phones it will not have all the functions and capabilities of a verizon phone and verizon will not insure it neither.

Ask me how I know

[x_itchy_b_x]

How do you know.

thanks for the advice. i didnt expect to hear that about an ebay phone.
I find this phone: XV6700

very appealing. anyone have real world experience with it?
its kinda large for a cell phone but seems like it has alot of function to it.

This post has been edited by x_itchy_b_x: Jul 13, 2007 - 9:36 AM

[Supersprynt]

It's ALOT of phone. Its basically a mini-computer. I wouldn't recommend it unless you really need to get to email and stuff on the go. Battery life is mediocre.

I like my Razr V3m. Small, easy to use, stylish, plays MP3s, transcard slot. I was disappointed in my battery life but since I don't use the internet I keep it in CDMA and now my battery lasts 3-4 days.

This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Jul 13, 2007 - 9:55 AM

[DSToyo]

i love my krzr
its pretty small and does everything i need it to do.

[x_itchy_b_x]

Holy crap, Samsung ultra smart F700. that an awesome phone lol.
hasnt been released yet. i guess "they" say its the iphones rival.

[lagos]

motorolla samsung

[6gcSTVT]

How do you know.

thanks for the advice. i didnt expect to hear that about an ebay phone.
I find this phone: XV6700

very appealing. anyone have real world experience with it?
its kinda large for a cell phone but seems like it has alot of function to it.

My friend has that phone and it EATS the battery life like crazy bc of that huge screen. Its charge holds out for a day if you plan on using it alot, it has games, Wi-Fi, etc.

I'm re-newing my plan within 2 weeks and possibly getting this phone



Or you could go with these

[shin]

imo... verizon charges for everything. it's better off stayin with a simple phone. and i don't suggest getting verizon phones from ebay cause if the phone so happens to be a lost/stolen phone, you won't be able to swap your service over.

[BlueCeliGT]

i just changed over to verizon and got hooked up with a deal through my mom's work. Ended up gettin an LG Chocolate for 52.99 and its nice, the touch keypad takes a little getting used to but its small and light has a good quality camera and has some of the best reception as far as phones go

[mneal2_92788]

i would say the chocolate, its great to txt, talk, plays mp3's and its on the v-cast network. but its good for txt and calls and its sleek and easy to use.

i would say the chocolate, its great to txt, talk, plays mp3's and its on the v-cast network. but its good for txt and calls and its sleek and easy to use.

[zachattack15]

I just bought a blackberry curve tonight. Great phone. Easy to text on. And i love my unlimited internet. I was going to get an Iphone but after playing with it in the store for 30 min I decided against it.

[forkee]

if you text alot, qwerty pads are the only way to go. id take texting on my sidekick over any regular t9 or itap predictive text messaging. i used to have the lg vx9800 (i think they call it the enV) and that was pretty good. really long battery life as well. they have a newer successor but i just have the regular clam phone now. im about to put my verizon razr on ebay unless you want it. its just the typical slate gray one.

[purepunishment]

go with the lg chocolate.

[6gcSTVT]

Blah chocolates are becoming razr's........everyone has them!!

[Redline08]

definetaly get rid of that E815 asap, they are engineered like most verizon phones to die after about 8 months, at 11 months my E815 got the dreaded USB of death screen. So get rid of it before you lose your contacts and pics for good. If you have anything wrong with the phone when u take it to verizon they will screw u and either charge you 50 for a replacement (if the phone is in immaculate condition) or just tell you your out of luck, like they did me.

buy a cheap eBay phone from that massive cell phone store, its the biggest on eBay...i dont know what its called its the one that is on t.v. all the time (they dont screw you like most used crap on fleabay). I got a cheap old one from them for 30 bucks and hopefully it will last until my contract is done.

This post has been edited by Redline08: Jul 14, 2007 - 2:02 PM

[SlowCelica94]

I just picked up Verizon's new LG razor-style phone. Fit its slimy into the pocket, plays music with great quality and make me look like I have more money than I really do.

[Akimbo]

i have the e815 but about 9 months left on my contract. my screen on the front is broke and that annoys the hell outta me.

[x_itchy_b_x]

i went with the samsung u740 dual flip with the qwerty.
love it so far. the keys take some time getting use too but other than that i really like it. now to hack it

[playr158]

I gots the blue mint chocolate (newer version) and i absolutely love it. Plus free fone FTW