Mobile Phones - What Are You Currently Using?

[StarG]

Well, some people collect watches. I like phones.
While these might be quite pricey as phones, they are not even close to the prices of some of the finer watches.

Some people think of Vertus as glorified Nokias, but I disagree. The built is very good, sound quality is excellent, and last (much much) longer than regular cellphones. And yes, they look quite nice!

The only downside is having to ship them back to UK for any repairs.

[globetrekker84]

Did I just came out as a phonaholic?

The N73 is my latest acquisition and I am loving it. Considered the Music Edition with 2GB extra storage but decided that the regular N73 with my old 512MB mini SD card is sufficient for me.

I think you did.

I am too, but I can't afford Vertu. Besides, they don't have 3G HSDPA and the other state-of-the-art trinkets. (Well that's what I tell myself until I can afford one.)

[StarG]

Did I just came out as a phonaholic?

The N73 is my latest acquisition and I am loving it. Considered the Music Edition with 2GB extra storage but decided that the regular N73 with my old 512MB mini SD card is sufficient for me.

[globetrekker84]

And two of them are Vertu.

[9V-JKL]

You use all SEVENat the same time?

[StarG]

Nokia 6233 & N73 & E61, Sony Ericsson K800i & K618i, Vertu Signature WG & Ascent.

[9V-JKL]

I've used tribands as well here in the US. It depends on what carrier you have here. T-Mobile was/is still exclusively on the 1900MHz bandwidth, so if you use them, then you're fine. But if you use Cingular, then that 850MHz bandwidth is incredibly useful. The thing is that pre-merger with AT&T Wireless, Cingular operated primarily on the 850MHz in the suburbs and rural area while keeping 1900MHz in the urban areas. Now, with some of the old AT&T Wireless access points in need of repair, Cingular's replacing some of those 1900s with 850s. The reason is that although the 1900s can handle more callers at one time, the 850s can penetrate deeper into buildings.

Oh also, Cingular's 3G HSDPA service uses both 850 and 1900MHz. Aside from the TyTN smartphone, there's nothing out there (yet) that handles all 850/1900/2100 3G networks.

I hope I didn't confuse you.

Got it! Thanks!

[globetrekker84]

Interesting that you mentioned that tri-band is not an ideal choice. I've used tribands (GSM900,1800,1900)in the US before so can you help explain more? Do you mean that having the 4th band GSM950 helps a whole lot?

I've used tribands as well here in the US. It depends on what carrier you have here. T-Mobile was/is still exclusively on the 1900MHz bandwidth, so if you use them, then you're fine. But if you use Cingular, then that 850MHz bandwidth is incredibly useful. The thing is that pre-merger with AT&T Wireless, Cingular operated primarily on the 850MHz in the suburbs and rural area while keeping 1900MHz in the urban areas. Now, with some of the old AT&T Wireless access points in need of repair, Cingular's replacing some of those 1900s with 850s. The reason is that although the 1900s can handle more callers at one time, the 850s can penetrate deeper into buildings.

Oh also, Cingular's 3G HSDPA service uses both 850 and 1900MHz. Aside from the TyTN smartphone, there's nothing out there (yet) that handles all 850/1900/2100 3G networks.

I hope I didn't confuse you.

[cawhite]

Samsung A920, Moto V551 (hate it), Moto PEBL (love it but part of that it because it was "customized" for me), Tmo MDA and about to pick up a Samsung x820 (to replace the V551). ETA: thankfully I have two good friends who are definitely into phones and I wouldn't buy anything without checking with them first.

[9V-JKL]

It depends on what you use it for, where you use it, and how you use it. If you live in the U.S. or if you head there a lot, then the SE K800i would not be an ideal choice since it's only a tri-band phone. That's the reason I got the N73 instead. This is a personal choice of mine, but I would highly avoid Motorola because their UI is quite difficult to use. I doubt you can go wrong with Nokia's Nseries, Sony Ericsson, or Samsung.

Interesting that you mentioned that tri-band is not an ideal choice. I've used tribands (GSM900,1800,1900)in the US before so can you help explain more? Do you mean that having the 4th band GSM950 helps a whole lot?

[globetrekker84]

Timely thread

My Motorola V620 needs replacing soon. What do you all recommend? Am looking for the SonyK800 or N73

It depends on what you use it for, where you use it, and how you use it. If you live in the U.S. or if you head there a lot, then the SE K800i would not be an ideal choice since it's only a tri-band phone. That's the reason I got the N73 instead. This is a personal choice of mine, but I would highly avoid Motorola because their UI is quite difficult to use. I doubt you can go wrong with Nokia's Nseries, Sony Ericsson, or Samsung.

[9V-JKL]

Timely thread

My Motorola V620 needs replacing soon. What do you all recommend? Am looking for the SonyK800 or N73

[shortfinals]

I've got a Nokia 5300. Faaaar too bubblegummy, but hey, I'm weird - so I get away with it.

[KeithMEL]

I'm on the Sony Ericsson W900i.

Getting a Blueberry for work soon.

[Savage25]

I've had my Nokia 6230 for a couple of years now. Time for a change soon.