nomis_nehc Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 anyone know any good guidelines/tips for buying a new cell? this phone will be used in America (California) and Taiwan (not often, but sometimes) so far I am eyeing the v60, v66, and sony ericsson's t68i (though I don't like the color...) and nokia's 8xxx series (ones with cover that covers the number pad) [edit 1] I was just browsing Nokia's site and now I have one more in mind, the Nokia 8890. though it is kinda crazy on the price scale, approx $499.99, so basically $500. but no matter, currently I am not too worried about price since I am planning on to use "this" phone for more than 2 years. btw, 8890 works in 179 countries in 5 continents :) keep suggestions and tips coming :) [edit 2] I believe Taiwan is GSM compatiable, but in U.S, it's tri-band, is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted July 19, 2002 Veteran Share Posted July 19, 2002 http://www.nokia.com/phones/8310/index.html I own that phone, its great :D the T68i looks good tho too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayMan2K Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Not exactly sure if it works in Tawain... but since the v60 series wasn't out when I needed a new cell phone I got the Panasonic Allure and have been very happy. Light weight, decent battery life, custom backlight colors (through software :) ), voice activated calling, voice memo, 4-entry and special ring phoen book with 300 contacts, screen saver (yes), speaker phone, awesome silver look. No complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCe_2x Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I think the networks in Taiwain are GSM ?...Get the t68i WORLD phone it should work here and there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace inc Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I'm pretty sure Taiwan has GSM. If not, hop over to Hong Kong and get yourself a GSM. Tri-band GSM phone is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace inc Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I have the cousin of your phone, 8390. 8310 doesn't work in North America because it ain't a tri-band phone. Originally posted by creamhackered http://www.nokia.com/phones/8310/index.html I own that phone, its great :D the T68i looks good tho too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeza Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 i've heard the v66 gives out the most radiation second to the v120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 totally my bad, I just noticed I posted in the wrong section. mod please move this to the appropriate place. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted July 19, 2002 Veteran Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by menace inc I have the cousin of your phone, 8390. 8310 doesn't work in North America because it ain't a tri-band phone. Ahh i seee...its nice tho aint it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Moved to Mobile Devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by cheekymonkey Moved to Mobile Devices hehe, thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa-b Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 the 8890 is a great phone, but it is about 4 years old, and discontinued by nokia, it has no wap or GPRS, its feature set is very weak compared to an 8390/8310 which is smaller and better, the only thing th e8890 has going for it is its cool factor. i own a T68i and your going to spend about 400USD for that phone, it is tri-band, gsm/gprs with bluetooth, and a TON of other features, plus color. the nokia 7210 is also very cool, not out yet, but also color. the V60g is a nice phone, but a new version the v60ig is on its way with removable face plates and java games. the v66 is garbage in my 2 cents. you may want to look at the T66 ericsson, SUPER SUPER SMALL, basic phone. anywho, go chk out www.howardforums.com for a great forum, and www.howardchui.com for a TON of phone reviews, including all the ones you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta138 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Go for a new Nokia 6610! :) http://www.nokia.com/phones/6610/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted July 19, 2002 Veteran Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by Theta138 Go for a new Nokia 6610! :) http://www.nokia.com/phones/6610/index.html hmmm thats nice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedr0 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 The new Samsung SGH T100 will be my new cellular in the next two months! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by Theta138 Go for a new Nokia 6610! :) http://www.nokia.com/phones/6610/index.html that looks good, but I am more of a "cover" type of guy, hehe oh, I just noticed this: http://www.nokia-asia.com/nokia_apac/asia_...cific/8855_main too bad that it don't work in America, or else I would cetainly get this one over 8890. btw, thanks, I didn't know 8890 was 4 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by Fedr0 The new Samsung SGH T100 will be my new cellular in the next two months! :) i like that. does it work in america? i know it works in taiwan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedr0 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by nomis_nehc i like that. does it work in america? i know it works in taiwan... I think they'll come out with something that works on the 800/1900 bands used in the US, just slight renamed as they did with the old good (and still in my pockets!) SGH-A100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 Tri-Band, good phone. Motorola P280. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted July 20, 2002 Author Share Posted July 20, 2002 just to keep you guys notified. couple hours ago I just bought myself the Sony Ericsson T68i. Turns out the blue wasn't baby blue in color after all. (though online pics really depict it as baby blue) It's a pretty cool phone, but I sorta got a odd problem right now. For some reason, my new T68i will cut off other people's call. i.e: the person tries to call my number, and after 4 rings, my cell cuts them off and automatically display it as missed call. and it don't even matter how long the person is waiting, after 4 rings, and it cuts off. heh, someone help me out here? [edit 1] Hehe, I seem to have figured it out for the ringing thing btw, my grandpa uses the P280 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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