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Need new phone and service in Chicago
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Posted by: doug_999

Ok guys first post so here goes...
I'm on a client's Nextel plan. I rarely use the push to talk feature and want a smaller phone with good bluetooth capabilities (to integrate with my car). So it is time for a new phone and service provider

My priorities are...
Battery life (tired of recharging every night with the Nextel)
Nationwide service
Size of phone (see next comment)
Ability to either connect my laptop and/or be able to purchase a smaller phone (Razr) and switch sim cards into something like a Q/Treo for when I am traveling and want email/task list access. For the most part, I don't want/need email - but when at a conference or traveling (about once a month) it would be great although not a deal breaker.
Speaking of which, ability to have a task list would be GREAT
Good service in Chicago Area
and of course, cost. I have 1,000 minutes with free incoming on the Nextel - I use about 1,500 or so total (including the free incoming)

Right now I'm considering
Razr with US Cellular (worried about data however)
Razr with Cingular (but they only have the Treo 650 for traveling)
Q with Verizon (not thrilled with Verizon because they cripple their bluetooth and other reasons)

Fire away with thoughts and comments if you don't mind.

Thanks!

Posted by: drprepaid

heya doug...

Currently, I'm using the 650 on cingular and I really like it. I tried the HP 6515 and i hated it. Took it back and got the 650. The 6515 was a bit too big and kept on crashing. I currently have a 2Gig sd card on my 650 and i love it. I just didn't like the fact that the device didn't come with a preinstalled push-email client.

Before the 650 I had a black razr, I really loved that phone. I heard some people complain about battery life, but it seems they just let the battery run on dry way too many times. I charge my phones every night and thus i never had a phone run out on me (even though I use the phone a lot). Bluetooth on the razr worked very good.

As far as the Q, my friend has it.. and the fact that it doesn't have a stylus makes it not too easy to use.

Cingular in chicago is 850 which gives you good penetration indoors.

That's all the feedback I have for ya.. good luck

Posted by: braindead5400

Cingular is pretty good in Chicago (with the dual networks and all). If you don't want the Treo you can always get an 8125