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Where are all the Bluetooth phones?
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Posted by: hkriffraff

The reception on my well-abused Ericsson T39mc has been crapping out lately (often get a "No Network" message, especially when indoors). I brought it to a small repair shop (I live in Hong Kong) where they messed around with it...it seemed to be ok for a week, then the problem came back.

I've been looking for a suitable replacement, but can't seem to find anything I like. My requirements are i) Bluetooth, ii) Tri-band GSM, iii) Great connectivity features, iv) Compact size, v) Good color screen, vi) built-in camera a plus but not if it's drastically more expensive or bulkyW, vii) works well with my Palm Tungsten T.

As far as I can tell, the only thing that comes close is the T68i but the 256 color screen seems a bit primitive now and it's supposed to be replaced by the T610. I've checked out the upcoming releases and the only suitable ones I've come across are the SE T610 and the Motorola V600. Does anyone have a confident estimate of when they will be available and roughly what they will cost (is there anything else on the horizon) ?

Why are there so few decent bluetooth phones after all this time?
Will there ever be an updated T39-style flip phone?

Posted by: chwang0129

try the S55 or 6310i?

Posted by: hkriffraff

Well the S55 is not available in HK (there's a dumbed-down version with no bluetooth instead) and I hear the color is not very good.

The 6310i is only sold second-hand now and doesn't meet my color + compact criteria and I hear it's a bother to pair with other bluetooth devices.

It seems the T68i is the only horse in this race, but I'm not too keen to buy something about to be replaced!