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Cells w/ GPS, Internet, T.V. & Music* some w/touchscreens

Discussion in 'Cellular - Voice - Data' started by RBPC, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. Aug 27, 2008 #1
    RBPC

    RBPC Short & Sassy

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    I am looking at a few choices of cell phones with the features listed above.

    I watched an ad for a Sprint, simply everything, plan and I wanted more info.
    So I found some reviews about this type of phone and there are only a couple (that I know of) that have most of the items listed.

    Examples: (Not all have t.v./gps/bluetooth etc..)

    Samsung Instinct(Sprint), the Apple Iphone(AT&T) & the Sidekick(TMobile). LG Vu (also At&t) LG Dare (Verizon Wireless) Treo 700p & the Blackberry. Not sure which have all the features listed above.

    There are some other phones called EnV2, Voyager & Glyde but I haven't checked them out yet.

    some pros & cons

    http://www.ipod-files.com/iphone-vs-samsung-instinct-vs-lg-vu


    http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/06/review-samsung.html

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25675823/

    My findings-
    Samsung Instinct pros - internet/gps/live t.v./music* comes with an extra battery (I read you'll have an issue opening the case, althought they make it look easy on their website)
    con - no wifi (which could be beneficial when picking up a signal is difficult)

    Iphone pros - wifi access, looks like it is easier to use.
    con - music available for purchase only?

    Both are touchscreens

    Sidekick & Blackberry pros - QWERTY keyboards



    Sometimes there is such a thing as too many choices or too much information! If anyone has it all figured out, please post it here! Even if you've only researched a couple of them & would like to share your info it would be appreciated.

    * (with purchase availability or online streaming?)

    corrections taken
     
    RBPC, Aug 27, 2008
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  3. Oct 25, 2008 #2
    rainman1971

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    My wife just bought me the new G1 phone from T-mobile. It's a great portable device similar to the i-phone. You can watch you tube videos, has google maps installed, and a ton of other features. The only thing I'm wondering is if I can use my car charger from my T mobile DASH with this phone. They are both made by HTC but I don't know if it's safe to use it or not. Any help?
     
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  4. Oct 25, 2008 #3
    snowflier

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    I recently bought the Dare by Verizon. It has the 3G internet, mobile web, youtube, google maps, gps, instant weather radar, can be used as a modem for your laptop, and killer digital camera with 3.2 megapixels still & video.
     
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  5. Dec 2, 2008 #4
    Hyper

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    I have the Motto Q from Sprint. I am on the Sprint "Everything" plan for $99 a month.

    Here is what I get.

    Unlimited domestic calls.
    Unlimited Texting.
    Unlimited Internet Access via the phone. (Works Great!)
    Unlimited Sprint TV. (CNN, FOX, Etc...)
    Unlimited Sprint Navigation ( Live Navigation utilizing GPS on a 3D Screen)
    Windows Mobile w/Media (Store Music, Video, Etc...)
    Great Camera Phone with Sharp Video.

    I have it set up where my regular email comes to my phone, along with standard msgs. I use the Nav system extensively. Very smart, and is live, meaning it adjusts the route for traffic in larger areas. I have used it to get to exact points all over LA and NYC with out getting into trouble with major route settings. Now I do not "trust" it. Meaning, I look at the route it selected and verify the legal-safe status with my commercial atlas.

    Overall, this thing is amazing. The one thing that I had to do is put a small inverter in the front of the truck and plug into the ac for charging. Mostly because the screen is always on with Nav activated. I use XM, but my brother plays all his music through his phone to his stereo.
     
    Hyper, Dec 2, 2008
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    punkinhed Thanks this.
  7. Dec 19, 2008 #5
    telcobilly

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    Hi Rainman, I have the Dash right now and have contemplated the G1. I'm pretty happy with the Dash, but it lacks 3G speed. If it had it, I don't think I'd look at another phone. What are the pro's and con's of the G1 over the Dash?

    thanks, bill
     
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