Whats your phone?

DucksNuts · 07-15-2007, 09:06 PM

Yes, its a dumb question, but someone has to ask them.

Sooooo, what kinda mobile (cell) do you have and what do you love/hate about it?

I have the Samsung A701, which is the one that crapped itself...but its a good phone. I quite like Samsungs. My complaint would be, the older model had a swivel phone, its was very handy for ...umm...some pics I like to take, the A501 has a phone that can take pics in both directions, but its not a swivel.

I also have the Samsung Blackjack..which I love love love!!! I was going to get a Sidekick, but fell in love with the Blackjack. It does absolutely everything and has GPS

perth · 07-15-2007, 10:38 PM

I replaced my cell phone with a really cool address book.

I understand the need and desire for a phone. I know why it makes sense to carry one. I'm even tempted from time to time to get a new one. After carrying one for 8 years though, I thoroughly enjoyed canceling my service and busting my phone in half (complete with roaring "Hulk SMAAAASH!"). It got to the point that it felt more like a leash than a convenience. The only thing I missed was the ability to store phone numbers. The address book took care of that.

I'm not saying cellphones are bad. It was bad for me.

Threadjack?

xoxoxoBruce · 07-15-2007, 11:30 PM

Not at all, Perth. I agree... no leash for me.

freshnesschronic · 07-15-2007, 11:33 PM

Everyone who remembers will make jokes about me, but currently mine is the LG Chocolate.
It is great for music and ringtones.
The battery life is decent but I guess you gotta expect that at a media based fone.

Crimson Ghost · 07-16-2007, 01:05 AM

All I need is a phone that can make and receive calls.

The LG 1300i.

"But, what about being able to play music on your phone?"
"I have an mp3 player."
"But how about a camera?"
"I have a digital camera."
"But you need the iPhone!"
"Why? So I can watch a movie on a screen the size of an index card? So that I can surf the net while on line at the bank? I'll pass."

I see no reason to buy the iPhone.
$600 for a phone?
Ahhh, no.

I'd rather pay attention while driving, thankyaverymuch.

elSicomoro · 07-16-2007, 09:47 AM

I just got a Motorola V3xx...it's alright...does what I need it to do, and I only paid $50 for it. I might upgrade to a BlackJack in the near future.

I've worried about being easily contacted, but if I don't feel like answering the phone, I don't. I'll deal with you later, fucker.

nowhereman · 07-16-2007, 12:01 PM

[quote=Crimson Ghost;364338]All I need is a phone that can make and receive calls.

Bravo !!
This REALLY confuses the sales people. The last time I got a phone
(one of the LG models), the guy just couldn't understand that I had no interest in the camera shootin'-text messagein'-video watchin' phones.
Several times I had to say that I wanted a phone that could make and receive calls only. What a concept ...

DanaC · 07-16-2007, 01:01 PM

My phone does what I need it to do: it receives calls, it allows me to make calls, I can send and recieve messages and it has a calendar function with alarm clock......that's it, that's all I need.

I've had my Nokia (housebrick) for about three years and am perfectly happy with it. Don't see the need to upgrade unless it dies.

http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-3510i.htm

Cloud · 07-16-2007, 01:04 PM

Virgin Mobile pay as you go. Fantastic.

jinx · 07-16-2007, 01:34 PM

Silver motorazr with a cliphanger shield... hooks on my gym bag, purse, thumb....
I like having a cell phone way better than having a house phone.

Uisge Beatha · 07-16-2007, 04:49 PM

I'm a minimalist here, too. I switched to a cell phone as my only phone to be able to have it on long trips. I only want something to use as a telephone, so I don't happen to care about extras. I ended up with an LG PM-255 since my carrier was giving it to me for free and don't know half of what it can do. It has a camera, but I never use it. The phone sits in my laptop case at work or on a table at home. It does what I need it to do.

elSicomoro · 07-16-2007, 05:00 PM

I do like having a camera and being able to check my e-mail. The calculator is nice, too.

Crimson Ghost · 07-16-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nowhereman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

All I need is a phone that can make and receive calls.

Bravo !!
This REALLY confuses the sales people. The last time I got a phone
(one of the LG models), the guy just couldn't understand that I had no interest in the camera shootin'-text messagein'-video watchin' phones.
Several times I had to say that I wanted a phone that could make and receive calls only. What a concept ...

Don'tcha just love the "dog hearing a new sound" head tilt?

Uisge Beatha · 07-16-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

Don'tcha just love the "dog hearing a new sound" head tilt?

From now on, when someone does that I'll want to call them Nipper.

DucksNuts · 07-16-2007, 06:29 PM

Is that the V6 jinx? I like the clip hanger idea.

The razrs have a really bad name over here.

07-15-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Whats your phone? Yes, its a dumb question, but someone has to ask them. Sooooo, what kinda mobile (cell) do you have and what do you love/hate about it? I have the Samsung A701, which is the one that crapped itself...but its a good phone. I quite like Samsungs. My complaint would be, the older model had a swivel phone, its was very handy for ...umm...some pics I like to take, the A501 has a phone that can take pics in both directions, but its not a swivel. I also have the Samsung Blackjack..which I love love love!!! I was going to get a Sidekick, but fell in love with the Blackjack. It does absolutely everything and has GPS

07-15-2007, 11:30 PM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Not at all, Perth. I agree... no leash for me. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-16-2007, 01:05 AM	#5
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	All I need is a phone that can make and receive calls. The LG 1300i. "But, what about being able to play music on your phone?" "I have an mp3 player." "But how about a camera?" "I have a digital camera." "But you need the iPhone!" "Why? So I can watch a movie on a screen the size of an index card? So that I can surf the net while on line at the bank? I'll pass." I see no reason to buy the iPhone. $600 for a phone? Ahhh, no. I'd rather pay attention while driving, thankyaverymuch. __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

07-16-2007, 01:01 PM	#8
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	My phone does what I need it to do: it receives calls, it allows me to make calls, I can send and recieve messages and it has a calendar function with alarm clock......that's it, that's all I need. I've had my Nokia (housebrick) for about three years and am perfectly happy with it. Don't see the need to upgrade unless it dies. http://www.mobile-phones-uk.org.uk/nokia-3510i.htm Attached Images

07-16-2007, 01:04 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Virgin Mobile pay as you go. Fantastic. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-15-2007, 10:38 PM	#2
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	I replaced my cell phone with a really cool address book. I understand the need and desire for a phone. I know why it makes sense to carry one. I'm even tempted from time to time to get a new one. After carrying one for 8 years though, I thoroughly enjoyed canceling my service and busting my phone in half (complete with roaring "Hulk SMAAAASH!"). It got to the point that it felt more like a leash than a convenience. The only thing I missed was the ability to store phone numbers. The address book took care of that. I'm not saying cellphones are bad. It was bad for me. Threadjack?

07-15-2007, 11:33 PM	#4
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	Everyone who remembers will make jokes about me, but currently mine is the LG Chocolate. It is great for music and ringtones. The battery life is decent but I guess you gotta expect that at a media based fone.

07-16-2007, 09:47 AM	#6
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I just got a Motorola V3xx...it's alright...does what I need it to do, and I only paid $50 for it. I might upgrade to a BlackJack in the near future. I've worried about being easily contacted, but if I don't feel like answering the phone, I don't. I'll deal with you later, fucker.

07-16-2007, 12:01 PM	#7
nowhereman sliding down the razor blade of life Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: just over the edge Posts: 228	[quote=Crimson Ghost;364338]All I need is a phone that can make and receive calls. Bravo !! This REALLY confuses the sales people. The last time I got a phone (one of the LG models), the guy just couldn't understand that I had no interest in the camera shootin'-text messagein'-video watchin' phones. Several times I had to say that I wanted a phone that could make and receive calls only. What a concept ...

07-16-2007, 01:34 PM	#10
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Silver motorazr with a cliphanger shield... hooks on my gym bag, purse, thumb.... I like having a cell phone way better than having a house phone. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

07-16-2007, 04:49 PM	#11
Uisge Beatha Lecturer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 945	I'm a minimalist here, too. I switched to a cell phone as my only phone to be able to have it on long trips. I only want something to use as a telephone, so I don't happen to care about extras. I ended up with an LG PM-255 since my carrier was giving it to me for free and don't know half of what it can do. It has a camera, but I never use it. The phone sits in my laptop case at work or on a table at home. It does what I need it to do.

07-16-2007, 05:00 PM	#12
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I do like having a camera and being able to check my e-mail. The calculator is nice, too.

07-16-2007, 06:29 PM	#15
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Is that the V6 jinx? I like the clip hanger idea. The razrs have a really bad name over here.

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