Cell phone recommendations?

nikimcbee · 07-07-09, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by antikristuseke

My phones battery lasts 2-3 weeks since i dont call a lot, more modern models should have even longer spans.

modern models? you mean like the Buna4200?

Platapus · 07-07-09, 09:19 PM

Get one of those Jitterbugs. Nice simple cell phone.

TarJak · 07-07-09, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

modern models? you mean like the Buna4200?

The secret to long battery life is to not make or take any calls. In fact if you leave it switched off, your battery will last much longer that way.

Jimbuna · 07-08-09, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

modern models? you mean like the Buna4200?

Current model....Pearl (4200)

Soon to be replaced by the Storm...Touchscreen (4201)

TarJak · 07-08-09, 08:01 AM

You want a phone not a piece of fruit!

Jimbuna · 07-08-09, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

You want a phone not a piece of fruit!

It's comes in very handy.....whilst hijacking stretched limos

07-09-09, 10:15 AM

Not all new ones have such great batteries, especially if they come with one of those big screens. Those things burn power. And also if it has a camera and you use the flash a lot.

If you only need one for phoning and texting might be wise to look for a trusty older model.

I recently got a new phone but I'm not happy with every aspect about it. It's a Nokia and they have various things such as a special USB cabel that didn't come with the package that only works with a particular phone model if you wanna upload stuff on it from the computer or vice versa. That kind of stuff pisses me off.

MothBalls · 07-10-09, 07:52 PM

Just make sure you use "male" match when buying a phone.

Female math: The new Pre from Sprint is just $199.00!

Male math:

$500.00 ($199.00 my arse, only after the rebate, which you may never see)
$300.00 for the accessories, like a car charger, handsfree kit, extra battery, etc....
$2,400.00 ($99.99 per month x 24 months for the mandatory unlimited data plan)

So before you pay over $3k for a phone, make sure you're doing the math correctly.

07-07-09, 09:19 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Get one of those Jitterbugs. Nice simple cell phone. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-08-09, 08:01 AM	#5
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	You want a phone not a piece of fruit!

07-09-09, 10:15 AM	#7
OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Not all new ones have such great batteries, especially if they come with one of those big screens. Those things burn power. And also if it has a camera and you use the flash a lot. If you only need one for phoning and texting might be wise to look for a trusty older model. I recently got a new phone but I'm not happy with every aspect about it. It's a Nokia and they have various things such as a special USB cabel that didn't come with the package that only works with a particular phone model if you wanna upload stuff on it from the computer or vice versa. That kind of stuff pisses me off.

07-10-09, 07:52 PM	#8
MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Just make sure you use "male" match when buying a phone. Female math: The new Pre from Sprint is just $199.00! Male math: $500.00 ($199.00 my arse, only after the rebate, which you may never see) $300.00 for the accessories, like a car charger, handsfree kit, extra battery, etc.... $2,400.00 ($99.99 per month x 24 months for the mandatory unlimited data plan) So before you pay over $3k for a phone, make sure you're doing the math correctly.