*official* What cell phone do you have?

[Cybergypsy]

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Unlocked Motorola U6 Pebl in red. It's a raging P.O.S. I had to stick a wad of tape on the battery so it wouldn't jostle around and shut off contstantly

is it really that bad thinking of buying one???

[CameronJr9]

Okay, so I am looking for a new cell phone (as is the g/f). I see a lot of you have "unlocked" phones. Where do you get them? eBay? Will they work with ANY carrier, because we're thinking of switching service as well.
Thanks for any help.

[liuh]

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

Okay, so I am looking for a new cell phone (as is the g/f). I see a lot of you have "unlocked" phones. Where do you get them? eBay? Will they work with ANY carrier, because we're thinking of switching service as well.
Thanks for any help.

you have to check which band your carrier uses, and if the phone supports that band.

for example, cingular uses 850, and most asian/european phones don't support 850, so you'll have to buy a phone that matches. It should list "triband" "quadband" on the phone description.

www.phonescoop.com

[8thgenuser]

Originally Posted by CameronJr9

Okay, so I am looking for a new cell phone (as is the g/f). I see a lot of you have "unlocked" phones. Where do you get them? eBay? Will they work with ANY carrier, because we're thinking of switching service as well.
Thanks for any help.

Lots of unlocked phones here:
http://wirelessimports.com
They have good prices, and I haven't read many bad reviews about them.

I got my SLVR phone from myworldphone.com. They're cheap, but forget about any customer service if you have any type of problem. I learned this the hard way and others have had similar bad experiences with them. Laissez faire!

There are two types of unlocked phones. 1) Factory unlocked and 2) um, well, not factory unlocked. The factory unlocked phones the ones that come straight from the factory before carriers get their hands on them to lock the phone to their own network. You can unlock a phone after it has been locked provided you have the correct passkey. Sometimes it's just an alphanumeric code you can enter in with the keypad on your phone, sometimes you need special software and a datacable.

Usually the unlocked phones you find available online are imported from other countries, so they have a non-US plug. Reputable retailers will provide you with an appropriate adapter, if it's necessary.

You can use an unlocked phone if you have an existing cellular subscription with a SIM card. You basically slip your SIM card into your unlocked phone and it should work fine, as long as the phone operates on one of your network's GSM frequencies.

Lots of good information at HowardForums.com.

[CameronJr9]

Liuh and 8thgenuser, thanks!

[06whitesi]

raze v3 by cingular

[Rainman]

Originally Posted by NightKidsGTR

I have Sprint, too. Only real complaint I have is that their phones kinda suck; I never had a dropped call or was constantly roaming. I wanna switch back to Verizon maybe. Currently on a family share plan, but I might get my own account; I get discounts @ Verizon and Sprint

OH man, I drop a call every day. EVERY DAY!!!
I hate them. So bad service. My family is on the sprint plan too. So, the pay is cheap...

[OblivionJin]

V3i, unlocked from ebay. Tmobile ---> suxxxx, horrible reception

[atruhondagrl]

Originally Posted by webby

It's been a while since I updated my cell phone

Yeah, like 1988?! The brick is still Motorola's best working phone of all time. The batteries have a half life of like 1,000 years.

[atruhondagrl]

Well, this one I bought on Ebay and it came from Thailand, Vietnam or Singapore. Not too sure. They weren't selling the colored ones in the states yet, so maybe they've gotten better.

[marc-o-lishuz]

K750i all the way!



K750i Euro version + 1GB memory stick pro duo

[06NighthawkSi]

Wow No one has nextel. I have an I860 is sucks but nextel is alright.

Oh its finally my 100th post

[GALAXY~SI]

Originally Posted by 06NighthawkSi

Wow No one has nextel. I have an I860 is sucks but nextel is alright.

Oh its finally my 100th post

i have a nextel I 930 the computer [hone aka brick aka heavyweight

try holding one twice the size of i830

[SpeedDemon]

Everyone has a RAZOR!!!

....like me

[CoryB]

LG AX5000 from Alltel. Not a bad phone at all, but I only use it as a phone - nothing fancy. I've used the camera and it takes decent pictures, but I'd rather use my digital camera.

[06NighthawkSi]

Originally Posted by GALAXY~GREY~SI

i have a nextel I 930 the computer [hone aka brick aka heavyweight

try holding one twice the size of i830

Is it any good? Hows the signal? Mine sucks

[SpeedDemon]

You know what ive noticed...

Theres more 7-12yr olds that have a cellphone..

Then... The older Senior 67+yr olds..

Isnt that strange?!?! Just saw a 10yr old with a Motorola Razor on the news, kid walked by with his cellphone..while the other kid was getting video taped. Whats going on?!..Their Texting!

[Silver8th]

Originally Posted by Celcius

My friends got a razr. They're awesome phones, but I need a QWERTY keypad and good internet access. Hey Silver8th, do you have a T-Mobile sidekick, or an unlocked sidekick? I've heard that the unlocked sidekicks and hiptops allow you to upload your own custom mp3 ringtones, as opposed to the shitty t-mobile ringtones that cost 4 bucks a pop.

Mines a T-Mobile Sidekick. I think T-mobile is the only carrier that supports the Sidekick at this time. I heard the SK III should be out in a few months.

[Celcius]

Originally Posted by Silver8th

Mines a T-Mobile Sidekick. I think T-mobile is the only carrier that supports the Sidekick at this time. I heard the SK III should be out in a few months.

ARGH I need a phone now. I can't get in touch with anyone, and I certainly cant surf the net at work now without any type of phone with webservice. I really want to get a sidekick 2 again, but if the 3 comes out in a few months then I basically threw 200 bucks down the toilet. Oh, the bitter agony. I'm thinking about buying a cheap 20 dollar phone at the local t-molbile shop and using it until then, but sidekick users have a special service plan, which differs from regular phone plans, so I don't know if they'll still charge me for my sidekick service with a shitty phone.

[martinez_josh]

I have a Samsung spha900, kinda like a razr.. .they call it the "blade"