I need a new phone and maybe a new carrier as well.  I have like the Nokia 6210, or something like that.  Just a candybar phone that came free with service over two years ago.  It's small and I like that.

I have discovered that the world texts like mad and my phone does not have a keyboard pad thingy.

So, maybe one with a keyboard pad and I gots to have teh internets so I can keep up with you crazy kids.   I had Cingular, which was purchased by AT&T (and how did they get around the anti-trust laws again?  Were they not broken up for this reason?).

I'm on month-to-month now that my contract expired.  What carrier should I get?  What phones and plans do you recommend?


Go.  That means you, Lead.

Warning: prolonged exposure to maddox can result in cancer.





I hate this guy's style of humor but if what he says is true about that phone then I'd consider it a pretty good choice.

A lot of people are anti-AT&T and I don't really know why. They've never worked bad for me, in my area (south CA) I NEVER have bad reception unless I'm 20 feet below or surrounded by cement walls, their phone selection is broad, and I have yet to be charged some sneaky shit that I didn't want. I read through most of my statements; they're all just about the same. Whenever I have a problem, a simple phone call will fix any unnecessary charges... shady stuff... whatever.

As far as a phone I recommend, if you're looking for something with a QWERTY keypad (e.g. keyboard thing) then I'd go with a blackberry. I'm currently using a BlackBerry Pearl, which is a smaller form-factor black berry where the keypad has two letters to a button (most regular phones have 3... most qwerty have 1...) a lot of people think it's wierd and don't give it a try, but I find it easy to use and remember, and can type in one hand like I used to with my RAZR and RAZR V3XX.

I guess you can also get a blackberry on TMobile if you choose to go that route, and even verizon I think.

Either way, check out the reviews on www.phonescoop.com , that's where I go to get my nerd on when it comes to phones.

And now, pictures!

***HolyJaw Note - All of these images, and the reviews underneath, unless otherwise denoted by "HolyJaw Note - " are from www.phonescoop.com . If the information here is useful to you, please see your way to the site and bookmark it for future use. The site creator is the sole proprietor of the site and his efforts are always up to date and immediate.

LG Vu



This sleek finger-touch phone is LG's first phone for AT&T to support live TV with MediaFLO technology. Key features include a large 3" screen, HSDPA 3.6, a 2 megapixel camera, video sharing, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot.

***HolyJaw Note - I'm not too sure if this phone is even out yet, but it's one of those phones that builds on the positive aspects of the iPhone's touch capabilities. If you're looking at an unlimited data plan, and watching video/TV on your mobile phone, then this looks to be one for you. Never met anyone that's actually used it, but it doesn't look bad at all. Oh, and see that second image? I think it might be fake - that wall I think is the same one used as the intro to the AppleTV menu. However, innovative design and capabilities make it at least a phone to check out next time you stop at a Cingular / AT&T store.

Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Pearl 8120



This update to the Pearl 8100 adds Wi-Fi, video capture, 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo Bluetooth, plus it upgrades to a 2 megapixel camera. Other features are similar to the original, including a memory card slot, voice dialing, SureType text keypad, and push email.

***HolyJaw Note - I may upgrade to this one thanks to the WiFi feature. I don't use any data features - I have my carrier block those from going through the network, and there is a menu option that disables them as well on the phone. Very much worth it, with many support sites around.


Samsung BlackJackII (SGH-i617)



This update to the popular BlackJack sports a new spinning jog wheel and GPS. It also steps up to a larger battery, larger display, more memory, faster data and higher-resolution camera. Other features of this Windows Mobile 6 device include a full QWERTY keyboard, document viewer, music player, memory card slot, and stereo Bluetooth.

***HolyJaw Note - My roommate has the original version of this phone and he likes it. It's rather standard for a QWERTY-phone. It runs Windows Mobile and it dials numbers... Decent for your money I guess. Oh, and I should note, my roommate's an asshole so that should account for something.

Motorola Q



This second-generation Q for GSM/WCDMA networks sports a sleek design with larger keys. Key features of this smartphone include Windows Mobile 6, HSDPA high-speed data, and large internal memory plus a memory card slot. Other features include stereo Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera.

***HolyJaw Note - The original Moto Q was released just after the creative department at Motorola was cut, and the robot department was introduced. Therefore, this phone has seen its difficulties, but if you've ever been stuck on the RAZRs / SLVRs / Anything else from moto with the sleek blue lights and nice design, this is a pretty decent phone. I just can't agree with running Windows Mobile...


Research In Motion (RIM) Blackberry Curve 8130




This variant of the Curve adds GPS with support for location-based applications, but is otherwise similar to the original 8300 model. Other features of this consumer-oriented BlackBerry include a 2 megapixel camera, music player, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.

***HolyJaw Note - My buddy has a full size BlackBerry and he loves it. It's much the same as the Pearl, but requires two hands. It's a sleek phone, though, and runs well. It's got most of the features Cantrip asked for, as well.

HTC Tilt 8925 / TyTn II (Kaiser)

This update to the TyTN / 8525 is thinner, while adding a tilt-up screen, GPS, faster HSDPA data, higher-res 3 megapixel auto-focus camera, and more memory. Other features of this feature-packed Windows Mobile Pro device remain similar, including stereo Bluetooth, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and Wi-Fi.

versions available with 0, 1, or 2 cameras (carrier- and region-dependent)

***HolyJaw Note -- This phone may be rather large for you, but it is my favorite on this list. My manager actually uses this to help run his side business - it operates like a miniature computer so he uses the VNC / Screen Sharing feature to fix clients' computers.. while he's on his lunch break. It's very powerful, and IMO much worth the cash. A 1- or 2-year plan will bring it down significantly.


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So as you can see, a growing trend seems to be adding GPS ($$$) and Wi-Fi support to QWERTY phones. You've got a lot of choice here, and had I the money, I'd go with either the new Pearl or the TyTn II (First and Last that I posted.)

Also, these images may be blocked soon as the Source Code of the pages I took the images from (www.phonescoop.com) specifically asks for no hotlinking, but I think the bandwidth used will not be too much. Also, let it be noted, again, that all these images and the reviews posted were originally from the guy behind phonescoop.com , my premier source for phone information.

iPhone is legit, or if you are a simplier man try the LG chocalate

Yeah, I want to use it for Txtng and emails.

I tried an EnV at the Verizon store and liked the way it feels.  However, I heard that everyone will be coming out with 3G phones real soon here.

I want to go to a couple of different carriers and try their gizmos.  AT&T has crap for selection.

I'm not knocking IPhones, but FYI my buddy is on his 4th one in 6 or 7 months. They keep dying and AT&T can't give him a valid reason. Again, not knocking them, but do a little research on the phone if you go this route. Also , stay away from Motorola Razor/Krazor's... I do not know a single person that has that phone and hasn't had problems.

I still use my Palm Treo. It's never given me a problem, is durable as hell, and If I ever get mugged I'm pretty confident I could one-shot-drop a douchebag with a good solid hit to the dome.

If I had to get a new phone today, hands down, the new Blackberry.

From what I hear they should be making some kind of new iPhone model announcement today.

The prophecy I foresaw came true and yes July 11th.  16 gig iPhone with g3 BOUGHT!