Pick me a cell phone.

[crosse91]

Allright, i trust the knowledge of OOT (sometimes) and need help choosing a cellphone. I'm getting verizon coverage and don't want to spend a whole lot of money-keep it around 100-150 bucks (i am getting 2 year contract here)

here's a linky: Phones (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneOvervie w&cm_re=Home%20Page-_-Personal%20Box-_-Phones)

[crosse91]

the motorola E815 looks decent : here (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail& selectedPhoneId=1801)

[BoogerFace]

I got my stepdaughter this phone. She loves it.

[NorCalJosh]

i hate verizon phones.. part of the reason i went to cingular instead of verizon when i was offered positions. a small part, but a part=) so i will refrain from offering my opinion. but once you've narrowed it down a bit, www.phonescoop.com (http://www.phonescoop.com) is a good place to get the lowdown and such. ya heard.

[crosse91]

i'm just leery of getting another motorola-my current motorola has broken around 3-4 times in 2 years. It sucks.

[ChipWrecked]

Clark Howard's phone page (http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/category/155/157/290/)

If you don't get a camera phone free you are getting screwed.

[crosse91]

i couldn't give two shits about a camera on my phone
i want it to:
recieve signal well
be loud
ring loud
have a long battery life.
be easy to use.

[ChipWrecked]

Camera on a cell phone can be a good safety feature, especially for females and bicyclists.

[crosse91]

ok i think its Motorola E815 (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail& selectedPhoneId=1801) vs. the LG VX-7000 (http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=430)

[Tailgunner]

http://www.prankplace.com/images/flask/flask3.jpg

[NotMitch]

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the motorola E815 looks decent : here (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail& selectedPhoneId=1801)

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The Motos all seem to have problems charging I have a V710 and its a pain in the ass.

[crosse91]

my current motorola does too. i really don't like motorolas, but this phone looks promising. I'll probably be persuaded instore today. Or i'll ask to demo both for 2-3 days.

[BoogerFace]

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i'm just leery of getting another motorola-my current motorola has broken around 3-4 times in 2 years. It sucks.

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Which model? How did it break?

[NotMitch]

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my current motorola does too. i really don't like motorolas, but this phone looks promising. I'll probably be persuaded instore today. Or i'll ask to demo both for 2-3 days.

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It has the same charger interface as the V710, I would expect it to have the exact same issues.