My wireless phone contract ends in August. That means I get to shop for a new phone ... woohoo! The iPhone is super nice, but I don't think I want to spend more than $500 on a phone. I know, it's more than just a phone, but I already have a video iPod and the only times I've ever used Internet on my phone are to find movie times and phone numbers of local restaurants.I played around with my friend's BlackBerry Pearl and I like that it's sleek and compact. But I'm not sure if I could get used to the double letters on each key pad. I'm accustomed to a full-size key pad, so I've been spoiled. I guess as it gets closer to August, I'll check out cell phones in more detail. In the meantime, I'll do some window shopping and research online.
So help a girl out here, I need some ideas! When June 29 comes around, will you be one of the first people to get the iPhone? What cell phone do you have and how do you like it? Or, what's on your wish list for cell phones?This week's top searched cell phones and smart phones on AOL Search:
1) iPhone
2) BlackBerry
3) Sidekick iD
4) Sidekick 3
5) BlackBerry Pearl
6) BlackBerry Curve
7) Treo
8) Nokia N95
9) Treo 755
10) Samsung BlackJack
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I heard the new iphone is only 2nd generation.What happens when they come out with 3rd generation.Save your money and wait.
By GARY on Jun 14th 2007 at 10:45PM
BlackBerry Pearl owner since last October, but now wish I could get an iPhone instead. The technology and the deals get better and better as we go along.
By Ariel on Jun 14th 2007 at 10:48PM
I rec'd the Blackberry Pearl for Christmas and as much as I like it for picking up my email on the go, I am going BLIND using it! The keypad is too damn small and the screen is tiny. Time to trade up.
By michele on Jun 14th 2007 at 10:54PM
I honestly love the verizon pocket PC, for a young student like myself it helps keep my life organized while staying sleek and cool. It always recieves the "wow's" when you slide out the keyboard.I had gone through a long search for possible phones and, as my final choice, it has never let me down.
By Dev on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:04PM
I just got a KRZR ..... great phone...
no one has heard of it though.....
Its like the new version of the RAZR (or however you spell it)
Its skinner, shinier and pretty darn cool.
I love it.
By naturechick128 on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:08PM
I think the iphone is hot, but prefer the helio bitchesssss! holla!
By tiffiany on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:11PM
The SideKick 3 should totally be number 2!!!!!!!! ..da ID iz gayy ..no mp3 or camera!
By G2theS on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:16PM
The only intelligent idea out of all of these is the one who posted the Helio option. The Ocean is and will be for quite a while the best multi-media (don't call it a phone) device on the market. It also has the best service and plans around. The best deal for your money as well
By Jacqueline Renee Colucci on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:18PM
get the blackberry pearl. its awesome. i love mine... it can go on the internet and the battery can last to up to 15 days. mines the red one. I LOVE IT.
By southxofxsanity on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:38PM
I have the blackberry pearl and completely love it.
Theblackberrys were intially on the market for business uses and because of this the phone has one of the best speakerphones around. People aren't straining to hear you, nor you them.
The pearl is really blackberry's first attempt at the consumer market. Another great selling point is that if you are looking for phone that plays music (mp3's) and such, this phone works great. I orginally was thinking about going with the blackjack made by another manufacturer or possibly the sliver, but found that you are somewhat limited. Most phones that play mp3 don't allow you to listen to your music through your speaker phone, the blackberry does.
I also use my blackberry pearl to surf the web sometimes like finding out what the weather is going to be like, or its great for getting sports scores. More and more websites are starting to allow formatting for mobile use.
Another cool thing about the blackberry is if you are looking up a place through the internet on your phone, for example, the home depot near you, and you find the one closest to you and their phone number come up on the screen, you can actually move your mouse (roller ball) to select any phone number on any website and you can click it and it will call that phone number for you. I really like that feature. That way I don't have to memorize the phone number quick before I start to dial.
And no, I do not work for a cell phone company or blackberry, I just love my pearl.
By Kelly on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:33PM
I LOVE MY RED BLACKBERRY PEARL. it is sooooo awesome. it has sooo many capabilities and the battery lasts up to 15 days. i got it to make life easier when i go to boarding school next year. it can go online, play music and sooo much more, and the scrolling ball is awesome too. i seriously recommend it.
By southxofxsanity on Jun 15th 2007 at 5:25PM
man i dont care what people say but im getting that iphone. and about that list. wheres the cingular 8125 thats the phone i have right now and it can do anything computar and a cell phone can do. that just me speaking, lol!
By javi on Jun 14th 2007 at 11:56PM
Personally I like my phone. The SonyEriccson w300i. Take pictures and video, play 3D games, listen to the radio, and it has a built in walkman. Add to this that it has an expandable memory, as well as internet access(which i hardly ever use) and you can change the face plates rather easily for a fast customization. Who could ask for anything more? Oh yea, you can usually find it for under $100, if not for free.
By LoriM on Jun 15th 2007 at 12:12AM
I like how men are cute little chatterboxes , like they need to spend the majority of their exciting life on the phone . Yer ear gets hot and sticky! What's not to like there , eh ?
By YOVA KINAYRITE on Jun 15th 2007 at 12:08AM
ill drop that $500 phone or drop it in the toilet while talking and taking a whiz....ill stick with the 100 dollar phones...they serve thier purpose!
By richard on Jun 15th 2007 at 12:08AM
My name is will i am ceo of Spring Branch Communications i like the idea of the i phone yes i have read the comments and some of the make since but remembe we are in an era that cellphones are goign to play a major part in our lifes applications are coming out left and right books are being publish in wap applications remember we also want to help the inviroment and if we make book redable inour phones that withc we have but to a more borader range than it will help the inviroment and i a all fr helping the inviroment visit my website www.sbcs.biz get a deal on a phone.
By wilwireless on Jun 15th 2007 at 12:13AM
i have the Verizon u740. i love it! and its great for txtrs with a full keypad--flipping two ways. and its not $500. but the draw back is that the numbers to dial are small bc of being able to txt both ways the fone can be opened
Clickk here to see it
By danielle on Jun 15th 2007 at 12:17AM
My name is will i am ceo of Spring Branch Communications i like the idea of the i phone yes i have read the comments and some of the make since but remembe we are in an era that cellphones are goign to play a major part in our lifes applications are coming out left and right books are being publish in wap applications remember we also want to help the inviroment and if we make book redable inour phones that withc we have but to a more borader range than it will help the inviroment and i a all fr helping the inviroment visit my website http://www.sbcs.biz get a deal on a phone.
By wilwireless on Jun 15th 2007 at 10:27AM
You go teaching! And I really want an i phone! I'm a college student and I commute 45 mins to school. If I can check my e-mail and do my Internet research from my car without having to go to a computer lab and wait for a computer, sweet! If I can listen to my music or watch a movie while I wait between classes (since going home isn't an option) without having to carry 10 different devices all the time... That's Awesome. Those of you who just want a phone that calls, that's fine, there are plenty of phones out there for you. But don't begrudge us, who need a little bit more our phone options. And if we feel the freedom of all that stuff in one device is worth $500, that's our business!
By Alex on Jun 15th 2007 at 12:24AM
i have the Verizon u740. i love it! and its great for txtrs with a full keypad--flipping two ways. and its not $500. but the draw back is that the numbers to dial are small bc of being able to txt both ways the fone can be opened BUT you can also record videos and watch them FULL screen when you flip the fone sideways. just COPY AND PASTE this into your web browser thingy muhbob at the top your of your screen to see the u740
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By danielle on Jun 15th 2007 at 8:45PM