Help me Pick a Phone!

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Vadym, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. #1
    So, I made a sale for a couple of grand a few days ago, and I thought I'd treat myself to a new phone. I've got an old Sony Ericsson 810i, and since I started working with stocks, I really need something which doesn't mess with the site page :)

    Basically, a business as well as a media phone. This requires a PDA or a smartphone.

    I'm down to 3 choices.

    Blackberry Pearl 8130

    I like:
    - Good browser/media center.
    - Good camera, etc.
    - Expandable memory.

    I dont like:
    - Less complex then the 8800. Never know if I'll need that. Im stepping into university next year, and that could be needed.
    - Organization not as detailed.

    Blackberry 8800

    I like:
    - WIFI! That scored big points with me, since I can only use so much of my mobile internet before they start overcharging me.
    - Trackball. Instead of having sore fingers, its just a sore thumb.
    - Expandable memory.

    I dislike:
    - The size of the thing. It's like having a second attachment you feel on your hip.

    Apple iPhone

    I like:
    - Because I'm 17 at the moment. Yes, it is a valid reason. I'm at the stage of "shiny, pretty, must have". Fortunately, unlike 99% of my peers, I can control it. The layout is just cool.

    I dislike:
    - It's a touchscreen. Meaning if I touch it enough, it'll become a ScratchedScreen.



    So, experiences? Comments? Advice?

    Right now, Im heavily in between the 1st and 2nd, due to the smaller size and the wifi.
     
    Vadym, Feb 14, 2008 IP
  2. Photon

    Photon Member

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    Out of those choices I would pick the iPhone for sure, but I'm probably a little biased.
     
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  3. impulse8

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    Try the nokia e70. You can even ssh it. Its much better then iphone too.
     
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    Well they have covers which protect the screen (and it still works through the cover)
     
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    ssh refers to?

    I've pretty much convinced myself out of it. I'm leaning heavily towards the BlackBerry 8820
     
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    I would go for iPhone.
     
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    Definitely Iphone. I have been using it for quite a while, and it is just great. No scratches on the screen, even though I was expecting some (I do not use a cover or anything like that). Definitely go for the Iphone.
     
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