Choosing a cell phone...

Nick · 11-11-2008, 05:18 AM

Like you all should know I have a Verizon Wireless line.

I am currently an employee with them (not for much longer)...but I need to get another phone...I just am getting tired of my Voyager, it's old news.

I was debating on the Blackberry Storm, but I'm not so confident in that choice...for 1: Pricing will be more expensive...for 2: it is a blackberry device so I probably won't use much of the features. I am businessy...but I use my laptop, not my cell phone for these affairs.

Possible Phones, which I was or are considering:

Samsung Sway
Motorola Krave ZN4
LG Dare*
Verizon Wireless XV6900
Blackberry Storm
*LG Dare I have played with. I have owned it for a limited period of time, for testing.

I am considering the above phones. You can click the special text (the phone names) to view the phone with all the specs. What I want you to think about is: 1) How does it look, does it have a great design? 2) Features available, 3) any personal experience/friends' experiences with it?

Also, give me any other suggestions. I know the pros and cons, just having trouble deciding.

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drakes67 · 11-13-2008, 01:03 AM

Get the AudioVox 2900...word!

Nick · 11-13-2008, 02:27 AM

I actually just now entered my order for my Krave...so it is late now, but I will have both Krave and Voyager, so I can switch willingly between the two by dialing *228 option 3.

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Originally Posted by drakes67

Get the AudioVox 2900...word!

waynester · 11-13-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick

I actually just now entered my order for my Krave...so it is late now, but I will have both Krave and Voyager, so I can switch willingly between the two by dialing *228 option 3.

so they got the bugs worked out in opt 3?

Nick · 11-13-2008, 05:23 AM

They better...since our hold message (when calling into customer service says):

Verizon Wireless has just got better! Now, customers can interchange between devices at their own free will...no gimmicks, no problems.

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Originally Posted by waynester

so they got the bugs worked out in opt 3?

svtBrandon · 11-27-2008, 11:29 PM

I've actually come upon the same dilema you did a few weeks ago Nick. I also have targeted the Krave, but I haven't ordered one yet. How do you personally like it? I'd like to hear a few more posative opinions on it before I commit.. Thanks

Nick · 11-28-2008, 01:50 AM

Well, remember you do have 30 days. The best place to fall in love with a phone is in the Verizon Wireless DIRECT store where you can play with them...

I personally like and hate the Krave...

Pros:

Very VERY responsive touch screen
iPhone like touch/feel
Tactile feedback
Mobile TV enabled
Virtual QWERTY keyboard
Accelerometer
Crystal Talk technology from Motorola

Cons:

Switching from a phone with buttons to one that is 100% touch is a bit difficult
Touch screen on Voyager had more features
Little plastic cover thing gets in the way when typing and is annoying when you hear a squeaking noise when talking on it

It is a great phone, but always keep your other phone at your fingertips, especially with the new *228 option 3 feature!

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Originally Posted by svtBrandon

I've actually come upon the same dilema you did a few weeks ago Nick. I also have targeted the Krave, but I haven't ordered one yet. How do you personally like it? I'd like to hear a few more posative opinions on it before I commit.. Thanks

svtBrandon · 11-28-2008, 02:33 AM

Thanks for your personal pro/con's. I planned on going into a store still but they were all closed today. I've been used to Nextel's for the past few years after I switched to them from Verizon but not having service up in the sierra's is a real problem (I'm from your are, Roseville). The only thing that had me slightly worried about the phone was reading some other reviews where they felt the touchscreen was a bit sluggish but it doesn't sound like that's the case... Thanks again