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Can't choose between a few phones
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Posted by: jaredmac11

Hey guys, Im trying to choose between a few phones.

Im renewing my contract with AT&T so I'm hoping to spend <$50.

Right now Im eying the SE w300i, the Nokia 6555 and the 6126.

I'd also look at samsung, but honestly, the phone I use now (Sammy SGH x497) just pisses me the hell off. The menu is terrible. I cant even figure out how to put it on vibrate. I have to assume all samsungs are the same menu? Maybe Im wrong in this assumption.

I hear the 6555 is a great phone, but I don't know if it's a great phone for *me*.

I have a nano so Im not sure if I need/want a music player AND cellphone. Most decent cells don't give me the option. I *do* want to be able to put real MP3s on it just so I can have customized ring tones. If I can't make customized ringtones, I probably won't get that phone. Can all phones do this that can play MP3s?

I dont use IM on my phone, I dont use web access, and I don't text alot(all cost money for me and arent part of my plan).

The 3G network seems kinda useless to me. Unless it offers free services, which I doubt. (Haven't really researched it, but as I've come to understand, any service for a cell isnt free, haha)

Anyways, the 6126 looks really nice. I watched a review on youtube from phonescoop and they did a great job touring the menus. Looked spectacular, however, I hear the battery life is attrocious. I dont want to have to charge my phone frequently. Especially since battery life on cellphones ALWAYS decay, and this suckers gotta last.

The 6555 looks decent but Im not a fan of the menu as much. It's supposed to get a bit better battery life, and I do like the way it looks.

The w300i... gets a ton of good reviews, but I have to wonder if this is because of its music playing ability. I personally hate the way the keypad looks. I know Ill fumble around with this too much.

So... any help guys?

Menu navigation and customization are big. Call quality and always getting a good signal is big.

Camera quality, music playing ability, IM, online browsing, etc arent necessary.

Ill probably like to use bluetooth.

Also accepting other recommendations of course.

Thanks so much!

Posted by: mo98

I had an unlocked nokia 6131 on At&t, and it is a great phone. It has two really nice screens which is why the battery life is not great.

I have been impressed with the Moto V3xx, but it won't let you assign full mp3 songs as ringtones for contacts. You would have to cut a portion of the song into a smaller file, and then assign it to a contact.

I think you will like the 6126.

Posted by: jaredmac11

Full songs isnt an issue. I was already planning on cutting em down.

And Id go for the 6126 Im just paranoid that in like 1-2 years the battery life wont even get me a few years.

Can you buy new batteries (cheaply...) for phones though? Thatd be a quick fix.

Posted by: bigb252

Sounds like the W300 is your best bet. I don't like the keypad, but everything else seems fine. Signal and battery life is outstanding.

I've never played with the 6126, although I've seen a couple people with it. I actually like how it looks (the screens look nice)...

Posted by: jaredmac11

Early birds get the worm. Seems like the w300i is completely gone from their page. How about them nokias? Haha... Id jump on em QUICK but the battery life looks like it may really really bug me.

Any other ideas?

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...aytype=standard

Those are my options. Less than $50 only =)

Thanks. Im reading reviews and I just cant discern what people like. Seems like my only options are nokia for a GOOD phone, but maybe Id be content with others? I have no idea.

Posted by: bachviet

BTW the 6126 and 6555, I would go for the 6555 since the 6126 is pretty dated.

Posted by: jaredmac11

Well ATT removed the w300i and the 6126, but they put up a few new free razrs, the krzr is more affordable, and theres a w580i for $30. Im kinda leaning towards the 580. How is it? I heard one user review state that his keys actually BROKE. Can Anyone attest to this?

Posted by: The Champ

I'd get the SE, but if you can shell out JUST a bit more, I'd make a run with the Nokia N75.