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Posted by: brokestudent

I am looking for a prepaid phone. Looking to spend in the area of $100. Want a phone that looks nice and has a camera. Any advice as to what phone to get and where I should get it?

Posted by: James30154

Your zipcode would help in making a recommendation.

Posted by: brokestudent

my zipcode is 11354
im from queens, NY

Posted by: James30154

T-Mobile has good coverage in your zipcode.
T-Mobile to Go has a Samsung t319 for $89.99 that has a camera with a $25 refill card included when you buy it on t-mobile.com
Call 1-877-387-4324 and talk to CS and Ask about the Gold Rewards Program.

Posted by: Scooterlady

James30154:

You helped brokestudent - Prepaid phone - area of $100 with camera.

I'm disabled & get around on a mobility scooter. I've been using Tracfone for about 2-3 yrs for emergencies & quick phone calls only. (no problems).

Recently I had an uncomfortable experience & wished I had a camera phone. So I'm looking for one now. Did lots of research & am overwhelmed & confused.

The camera/phone needs to have a computer connection (USB). Flash wld be nice, but not important. Decent picture (webcam quality ok - 640x480).

I prefer keyboard buttons rather than a smooth keyboard (but wld consider if phn + camera combination is good).

I'm not concerned about looks.

Can you assist me? Area code 33322 (Ft Lauderdale FL)
Thnx

Posted by: James30154

Scooterlady,
Try the Tracfone Motorola C261 for $40 at Wal-Mart it has VGA quality(640 x 480).
It does not have USB support; email the photos to yourself. Trac charges 1.5 units to email the photo. If you purchase the C261 go to Trac's website and sign up for their Tracfone insider program and you get and extra 20 minute each time you refill.

I use my C261 strickly(sic) a as a camera- I take pictures of my classroom whiteboard-I teach Math and I somethings present a topic differently from what's in my notes. I take picture in order to incorprate the new method.

You also can try the Samsung T319 as I recommended for brokestudent. This phone does not have USB connectivity. You can send your picture by picture messaging. However, your zipcode gets 3 bars out of 5 bars for reception.

I hope I have been of some help.

Posted by: Scooterlady

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Originally Posted by James30154

Scooterlady,
Try the Tracfone Motorola C261 for $40 at Wal-Mart it has VGA quality(640 x 480).
You also can try the Samsung T319I hope I have been of some help.

You have been a big help! Thank you.
Joan

Posted by: calvinj15

but dont expect to get 20 minutes refill after every card,its a one time deal.