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amytude
Posts: 1 |
 
Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:22 pm |
Newbie here...first off, we're "former ATT" customers. I want a new cameraphone and in order to do that, I have to "switch" to Cingular and get one of their plans. A while ago, I think they had a family plan with 1000 shared minutes, now it's gone...what happened? 500 daytime min. split b/w myself and DH is too little, yet 1500 is too much. I think this plan was around $70. I'm thinking I want to go with Cingular b/c it gets decent reception where I live (cleveland, OH area). Most of my friends and family across the country also seem to have Cingular.
Another topic (I did read the rules and did a search)--I'm looking for a new cameraphone. The one I had in mind was the V551. My sister got it at super wal-mart for $45 w/a 2 yr agreement. However, I read the reviews here and on Amazon and I was surprised to see all the negatives. Here's what I'm looking for in a phone:
camera
speakerphone
decent reception for plain 'ol talking on the phone (receiving and placing calls, though I mostly place the calls)
I DON"T need:
to text message anyone
watch or take videos
to look cool to my friends
Not sure if I need:
bluetooth
I'm a 33 yr old stay at home mom who just needs a decent phone, but with a camera. Speakerphone is a feature I've had and miss desperately. Sorry this is so long---hope someone out there can guide me in the right direction. TIA!
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elmo01
Posts: 2198
Phone Model:
Samsung SPH-M510
Service Provider:
Bell Canada |
Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:50 pm |
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you want the family share 79.99... 1000 min to share national roaming unlimited MTM and N&W... the 79.99 pays for the first 2 services... the 551 is a good choice... the V220 is a scaled down version
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BigRUSS
Posts: 2124
Phone Model:
two cans ( del monte) and some string,
Service Provider:
RussCo |
Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:53 pm |
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if you want a good camera phone thry ths sony ericsson v500a im in cc and have heard no complaints on it, and as elmo said the 79.99 includes the 1st share line and if memory serves me the z500a is free w/ 2 year commitment
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Baatfam
Posts: 1
Phone Model:
Motorola V551
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:21 am |
I just upgraded to a V551 and I couldn't be happier....
I have heard some complain about battery life, but mine has been fine. Maybe the newer ones are better?
I didn't think I needed bluetooth, but it has turned out to be quite handy.
HTH,
Bob T.
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netkent
Posts: 96
Phone Model:
Motorola V551
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:14 pm |
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Would suggest v551 as well. Family has several. Been very pleased with them.
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Colleene
Posts: 62
Phone Model:
sony ericsson z500a
Service Provider:
cingular |
Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:37 am |
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the reps in my center who have 551's like 'em, and they seem to really like the bluetooth feature.
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matty032
Posts: 11
Phone Model:
Blackberry 7520
Service Provider:
Nextel |
Fri Jul 15, 2005 4:42 pm |
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I would wait on the new nokia flip, it has all the features you want, plus nokia have better reception than the motorolas.
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