What unlocked phone to buy?

audiprotein · 10-23-2009, 10:08 AM

Ive been a fan of Sony Ericsson phones for about 4 years. I always buy them UNLOCKED ( so i can use them in other countries). But they tend to brake on me a year after the purchase. My last one (K790i) stopped working about a month ago. So currently im using my "old' one (K750i)... Anyways, of course i have been thinking about a I Phone, but there are things i dont like about it: poor battery, no bluetooth, cant be used in with other operators around the world (unless you unlock it).

My budget is around $300.

Ive been thinking about Samsung JET, Lg Arena, Nokia 5530 and a couple of others... But they all got their problems.
Lg Arena has a lot of software problems
Nokia 5530 was my favorite until i found out that their touch screen SUCKS
Samsung Jet- has more + than - from my researches.
Anyways, im not going to be using it as a mp3 player, i dont need it for a business (but internet is a must), i do need a GOOD signal though.
Any other advices?

yomama69 · 10-23-2009, 10:15 AM

Pffft. Pagers are where it's at, bro.

audiprotein · 10-23-2009, 10:22 AM

LMAO for sure

))
I have never had such a hard time finding a phone i like.

Oh forgot to add, i need a GOOD CAMERA too

InsaneSkippy · 10-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Wait a few days and there will be a post by some member with 0 posts selling all sorts of unlocked phones

audiprotein · 10-23-2009, 10:42 AM

yeah, cant wait

I think im gonna get myself Nokia 5530, ive never had any Nokia phones, and i know for sure they are good

.:bHd:. · 10-23-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by audiprotein

Ive been a fan of Sony Ericsson phones for about 4 years. I always buy them UNLOCKED ( so i can use them in other countries). But they tend to brake on me a year after the purchase. My last one (K790i) stopped working about a month ago. So currently im using my "old' one (K750i)... Anyways, of course i have been thinking about a I Phone, but there are things i dont like about it: poor battery, no bluetooth, cant be used in with other operators around the world (unless you unlock it).

My budget is around $300.

Ive been thinking about Samsung JET, Lg Arena, Nokia 5530 and a couple of others... But they all got their problems.
Lg Arena has a lot of software problems
Nokia 5530 was my favorite until i found out that their touch screen SUCKS
Samsung Jet- has more + than - from my researches.
Anyways, im not going to be using it as a mp3 player, i dont need it for a business (but internet is a must), i do need a GOOD signal though.
Any other advices?

The iPhone has bluetooth I donno what you're talking about. I don't think you can go wrong with any phone now a days. They all come with so many freakin features

audiprotein · 10-23-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

The iPhone has bluetooth I donno what you're talking about. I don't think you can go wrong with any phone now a days. They all come with so many freakin features

My friend got one, and it doesnt have a bluetooth

but thanks for the info.
Just talked to a friend, and he said Samsung Tocco is also a good choice

InsaneSkippy · 10-23-2009, 12:12 PM

Your friend must not know how to work an iPhone then

I use bluetooth on a regular basis.

audiprotein · 10-23-2009, 12:13 PM

ok ok

)) I think he's got one of those old ones...
anyways, i dont wanan deal with ATT/contracts... So ive decided to get a Samung Tocco

rambalu80 · 10-23-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by audiprotein

ok ok

)) I think he's got one of those old ones...

The iPhones (old or new) always came with Bluetooth!

audiprotein · 10-23-2009, 12:34 PM

LOOOL ok , either me or him FAILED

))

audiprotein · 10-24-2009, 10:43 AM

Got myself a LG KC910

samwoo2go · 10-25-2009, 03:38 AM

n900, you can get 1 for under 3bills if you know what you are doing.

shipill · 10-25-2009, 08:13 AM

iphone 3GS

Inspired · 10-25-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

n900, you can get 1 for under 3bills if you know what you are doing.

how? did it even come out yet?

E92murdered · 10-25-2009, 02:00 PM

get n97.. n900 is way to bigg. unique and a great phone because of touch screen and keypad.

samwoo2go · 10-26-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

how? did it even come out yet?

ya it just came out, or you could get the n97 if you care more about size, n900 so far has better reviews.

To get it, it involves you dealing with Chinese independent cell phone stores (seeing as you are in SF, shouldn't be a problem) and some insiders trick. You have to either know these tricks or know some1 that works in a cell store. Theres a couple tricks you can use so find a store and ask.

The basic principle is you are negotiating with the store to use part of their commission to pay for part or all of the phone. the tricks is how to structure your account to maximize the store's commission but at the same time, minimize your cost.

chungdae · 10-26-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwowner619

get n97.. n900 is way to bigg. unique and a great phone because of touch screen and keypad.

That is possibly the worst phone ever. I have had the N95 NAM, N95-8GB NAM, N96 NAM, and the N97 NAM. The worst ones were the N96 NAM and the N97 NAM. EXTREMELY buggy and equally slow. Waste your money on something else.

E92murdered · 10-26-2009, 06:36 PM

what phone do you currently use then?

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Originally Posted by chungdae

That is possibly the worst phone ever. I have had the N95 NAM, N95-8GB NAM, N96 NAM, and the N97 NAM. The worst ones were the N96 NAM and the N97 NAM. EXTREMELY buggy and equally slow. Waste your money on something else.

chungdae · 10-26-2009, 07:00 PM

My N97 NAM is at Nokia for the 3rd time. They are supposedly sending me another one. For now I'm using a IPhone 3GS, but I may try out the Samsung models. I was a die hard Nokia fan, the N95 NAM and the N95 8GB are amazing phones. They started to go downhill when the N96 NAM was released. I turned that phone into Nokia twice and after it was "fixed" I sold it on craigslist for $200. When I receive my N97 NAM back, it's going to be sold as well.

10-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
audiprotein Lieutenant 18 Rep 439 Posts Drives: Audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Burbsss iTrader: (0)	What unlocked phone to buy? Ive been a fan of Sony Ericsson phones for about 4 years. I always buy them UNLOCKED ( so i can use them in other countries). But they tend to brake on me a year after the purchase. My last one (K790i) stopped working about a month ago. So currently im using my "old' one (K750i)... Anyways, of course i have been thinking about a I Phone, but there are things i dont like about it: poor battery, no bluetooth, cant be used in with other operators around the world (unless you unlock it). My budget is around $300. Ive been thinking about Samsung JET, Lg Arena, Nokia 5530 and a couple of others... But they all got their problems. Lg Arena has a lot of software problems Nokia 5530 was my favorite until i found out that their touch screen SUCKS Samsung Jet- has more + than - from my researches. Anyways, im not going to be using it as a mp3 player, i dont need it for a business (but internet is a must), i do need a GOOD signal though. Any other advices? __________________ L.E.T.S. G.O. H.A.W.K.S.
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audiprotein Lieutenant 18 Rep 439 Posts Drives: Audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Burbsss iTrader: (0)	LMAO for sure )) I have never had such a hard time finding a phone i like. Oh forgot to add, i need a GOOD CAMERA too __________________ L.E.T.S. G.O. H.A.W.K.S.
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audiprotein Lieutenant 18 Rep 439 Posts Drives: Audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Burbsss iTrader: (0)	yeah, cant wait I think im gonna get myself Nokia 5530, ive never had any Nokia phones, and i know for sure they are good __________________ L.E.T.S. G.O. H.A.W.K.S.
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InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Your friend must not know how to work an iPhone then I use bluetooth on a regular basis. __________________
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audiprotein Lieutenant 18 Rep 439 Posts Drives: Audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Burbsss iTrader: (0)	ok ok )) I think he's got one of those old ones... anyways, i dont wanan deal with ATT/contracts... So ive decided to get a Samung Tocco __________________ L.E.T.S. G.O. H.A.W.K.S.
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audiprotein Lieutenant 18 Rep 439 Posts Drives: Audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Burbsss iTrader: (0)	LOOOL ok , either me or him FAILED )) __________________ L.E.T.S. G.O. H.A.W.K.S.
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audiprotein Lieutenant 18 Rep 439 Posts Drives: Audi a4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Burbsss iTrader: (0)	Got myself a LG KC910 __________________ L.E.T.S. G.O. H.A.W.K.S.
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samwoo2go Banned 442 Rep 779 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	n900, you can get 1 for under 3bills if you know what you are doing.
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shipill Major 412 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	iphone 3GS
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E92murdered Lieutenant Colonel 101 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san diego iTrader: (5)	get n97.. n900 is way to bigg. unique and a great phone because of touch screen and keypad.
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chungdae The Asian Sensation 56 Rep 708 Posts Drives: 2009 Alpine White M3, S1000RR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2)	My N97 NAM is at Nokia for the 3rd time. They are supposedly sending me another one. For now I'm using a IPhone 3GS, but I may try out the Samsung models. I was a die hard Nokia fan, the N95 NAM and the N95 8GB are amazing phones. They started to go downhill when the N96 NAM was released. I turned that phone into Nokia twice and after it was "fixed" I sold it on craigslist for $200. When I receive my N97 NAM back, it's going to be sold as well. __________________ 2001 Audi S4: RIP 2008, Infiniti G37S: Traded 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Sold 2009 BMW M3: Current 2011 BMW S1000RR: Current
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