Replacement Smartphone

Latest post 07-01-2008 10:38 PM by donc. 22 replies.

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-06-2008 1:32 PM

Thanks for sharing what you decided to go with! I've talked to a few people who were pretty happy with their Nokias.

On another note, rumor has it that the 3G-compatible iPhone is going to be announced this Mon. (6/9) at a developer's conference. I'm keeping an eye out...

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-11-2008 11:28 AM

As of June, the iPhone 2.0 from Apple is a hands-down choice. Integrates with MS Exchange.

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-11-2008 11:30 AM

The bottomline is Verizonwireless is the best wireless network
system in survey's, but not a great choice of their phones
choices.

Apple iPhone users rate phone the second best phone rating
after the Blackberry. With the iPhone using AT&T service is not rated well with it's users.

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-11-2008 11:44 AM

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www.smartphonethoughts.com
www.cellubration.com

Want to buy unlocked phones and with a highly reliable vendor, at times they also offer refurbished smartphones:
www.expansys-usa.com - they are available world-wide

HTCs (TyTan II), Nokia and yes, the iPhone, except with this latter smartphone, you can only up until July 11, 2008 get your email via IMAP settings.

4iphone.net will be offering full synchronization for the iphone too, as they do for smartphones world wide and blackberries

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-18-2008 2:02 PM

The Samsung Blackjack 2 is my favorite right now. It's got good battery life and runs Windows Mobile, which I like for it's play-nice-with-Exchange qualities.

My CEO, who is a freakshow for homw much she uses her phone, seems pleased with her Palm Treo 750.

I, and a couple others here, use a Samsung Blackjack (original), and haven't had any problems. I've dropped it, and it's held up well. The battery life wasn't good enough for my 5 hours of talk a day boss, but it's fine for me.

The only smartphone I've had bad experiences with was the HTC 3125. It was the flip phone. I LOVED the flip phone design, but had to replace it twice on warranty, once for a problem with the microSD card disappearing and again when it just magically stopped doing anything. The third one's exterior LCD broke in my pocket, and then the power jack came out after about 6 months of daily plugging in. VERY disappointed in HTC and would be very wary of them.


I'm also on the market for a new phone and most likely a smartphone...

Actually, I'm very interested in the Samsung BlackJack II as well. Glad to see a happy user here! In the orginal Samsung Jack, indeed a lot of people have complained about its short battery life. But I'm happy Samsung has addressed this issue in the Jack II.

My friend today suggested I also look at the HTC S621 -- a device he's been quite happy with. I haven't gotten to checking that HTC yet, but to me that device isn't nearly as sexy as the Jack II. However, the S621 does have Wifi unlike the Jack II.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 also interests me (no Wifi either). I'm still leaning towards the Samsung Jack 2 tho...

Anyone else using a Jack/Jack 2 or a relatively similar smartphone? Feel free to respond here, or you can contact me via email or private message to share your experience.

Thanks!

Yann

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-19-2008 1:51 PM

What we are finding this year, is a huge demand from my users for features not previously found in PDA's - Eg. Windows Mobile 6 integration and inbuilt GPS (so apps like Tom Tom navigator can be run on the PDA) are almost seen as essential because it integrates everything into one device... People nowadays don't need to have seperate devices (cummulatively more expensive) for telephony, mobile broadband, satellite navigation, portable apps and programs (Office Mobile) etc. - even games (for the gamers amongst us) - It's all contained in one device.

RE: Replacement Smartphone

06-25-2008 1:47 PM

I have been using a Treo 755p on Sprint for six months now and it is much better than the 650.

I use Chapura's KeySuite for Outlook integration (I have my business and personal addresses in two separate contacts folders in Outlook and KeySuite handles that as well as the other calendar, tasks and notes). I have TomTom Navigator on the Palm with bluetooth connection to a Qstarz GPS Receiver/Logger.

The data connection is MUCH faster for downloading email and internet connections. I also use it as a modem when I am away from the office and a secure wi-fi connection. I use pdanet to handle the connection and doesn't cost me any more than Sprint's flat rate internet price.

I also use it as an mp3 player when I'm on the treadmill and checking my email at the same time.

The only downside from the 650 is it is slower to change applications. It also has the periodic reboot problems of the earlier Treos.

I recommend the Sprint Treo 755p.

RE: Replacement Smartphone

07-01-2008 10:38 PM

Hi Tom,

How effective do you find the bluetooth connection to the Qstarz GPS Receiver/Logger? My 9502 has built-in GPS (using Copilot as the navigator), but it means the PDA is bigger than most and can be weighty in the pocket! - I can see advantages in having the GPS separate and only connecting with bluetooth when you need sat-nav functionality.

PS - If you want to expand your sat-nav functionality install Google Mobile Maps on your PDA - great for remote areas and trails not covered by Tom Tom (also for finding that obscure but brilliant little restaurant .. :-) - should interface seamlessly with the Qstarz)