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09-29-2007, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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Cell Phones, Carriers,... bahhh
I wish I could live without a cell phone.. but I can't so I need help.
When my Verizon 2 year contract ended, I upgraded my phone to the LG VX9400 from my Motorola E815 which was awesome with a few exceptions. I had the LG phone for about 3 weeks and I really liked it but I've always wanted a phone that could do more. (ie: go online, google maps, unlimited texts, chat on AIM) So, before my 30 days ended (after renewing my contract with Verizon), I got a Helio Ocean and returned/canceled my Verizon phone. I got a great deal on the Helio phone and got $10 off my bill for the first 12 months. So far, I love the phone and the fact that it has google maps and AIM but I have a few things I don't love about the phone. Keep in mind, I've had this phone for about a week now.. Cons: -Size: this thing is pretty big and bulges out of my pocket -Battery Life: with all the applications on the phone I should've seen it coming, but a full charge will barely last a full day. The "low battery" warning comes on at the end of the day, everyday. -Internet: the web browsing seems to have a problem. the first few days, it worked fine, but now the homepage doesn't load up fully, and when I refresh it loads up the same. Pros: -Pricing plan: the pricing plan is awesome. $65/month for 500 minutes and unlimited everything pretty much. With the discount I got, it's $55/month for the first 12 months and $65 afterwards. -GPS google maps: the google maps and gps application has helped me several times already and kept me from getting lost at least twice so far. -Unlimited stuff: Again, everything is unlimited so I don't have to worry about going over in texts or using the internet too much or sending too many instant messages. Now, after having the Ocean for only 1 week, I'm thinking about getting another phone. The main thing to me is the battery life and the crappy web browser that doesn't load up a majority of webpages I visit. The best thing with the Helio is the price per month for all the unlimited features. I'm considering a Samsung Blackjack with AT&T/Cingular but the pricing plan would be much more. $40 for the minutes, $20 for unlimited texts, $10 for GPS navigation = $70 + tax / month. I could live without AIM and internet browsing but those features would be a plus. I do want unlimited texts or at least 500-1000 text/picture messages, and I really want GPS navigation or ability to use google maps. What do you guys think? Should I get another battery and/or car charger, and try to fix my browser and stuff? Should I cancel/return the Helio while I still can (30 days within contract), and get another phone? Sorry for the long post but help would be appreciated. Other considerations: -Sprint SERO plan: 500 minutes, unlimited everything, $30/month, weak choice on phones (I can get the employee plan through a friend) -AT&T/Cingular: 450 minutes, rollover, $70/month for plan+texts+gps, good service from what I've heard, the blackjack would be my first choice to replace the helio ocean -Verizon: 450 minutes, $40 for minutes, $10 for texts, $?? for GPS, good service from my own experience, ehh choice in phones. -Stick with Helio: great plan/price, live with battery life for 2 years, try to fix browser, etc., etc.,..
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09-29-2007, 02:51 PM | #2 |
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I'm changing phone carriers too, so I'm kinda interested in the same thing, but I won't be changing until December.
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09-29-2007, 03:07 PM | #3 |
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I just get whatever plan gives me free nights/weekends and like 600 minutes
Then get the free phone If it makes calls, has phone book, then I'm happy DONE Fancy Helios For suckas! Yeahhh 5000th post
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09-29-2007, 03:12 PM | #4 |
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But, but... I get lost a lot hence the want/need for GPS.
Also, once you start texting, its pretty hard to stop. I used to not text and not pay for text messages, then I started hanging out with co-workers a lot more and all they do is text. I started off paying $5 for 250 messages and went through them like nothing, then I up'ed it to $10 for 500 outside texts and unlimited IN-texting (verizon peoples). Now if I get a plan without texting, the $.10 per text would KILL me...
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09-29-2007, 03:52 PM | #5 |
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i have the sprint sero plan, anybody can get it. you don't even need to know anybody there. 30/mo for 500 anytime, unlimited data, and unlimited text. i think the unlimited text offer is over though. you still get like 500.
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09-29-2007, 04:01 PM | #7 |
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yea i was looking at the helio website and they sell a spare battery, charger, and charger case (looks just like the phone) for $60.. I might just do that...
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09-29-2007, 06:14 PM | #8 |
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If you were otherwise happy with the Helio and how it is priced, by ALL means, stick with it, get a car charger and a case and ride that bitch out, seriously.
Someone (another member here) is getting PURE SHIT with his BlackJack after having had it for only about 2 months now. Right now, I have a Sony Ericsson S500i, I love it with all I can love a phone with, given that I have unlimited text messaging and get by just fine with the amount of internet access that I pay for, not needing unlimited. I have the 39.99/450 rollover/unlimited N&W & M2M plan (and ALL of my family has Cingular) and I am paying (through a discount I receive) a hair under $70 a month with Cingular/AT&T/whatevertheycallthemselvesnow... No, my phone is not yet available at retail, I know someone who works for Sony Ericsson and I am having a hard time keeping that fucker still to see what he has available for friends/family members of mine. I have finessed all of this without being under contract, but I used to work for the company and knew more than the representative who changed my plan on my last day there, so don't expect to finesse the discounts on service/equipment (again, I have NOT purchased from them directly) without a contract. Avoid Sprint like it was AIDS |
09-29-2007, 06:28 PM | #9 | |
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Cmon, mapquest.com before you leave the house FREE POOR GUY STATUS (thats how i dooz it) And if you've lived in Socal for more than like 2-3 years getting around isn't hard even if you get lost or are in unfamiliar area, just gotta know freeways mainly, and pay attention when you go places And texting The solution is Lose the friends No friends = no texts = MO MONEY MO MONEY MO MONEY! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZYUO_80h8[/ame] Should've paid attention to this skit! "HOW CAN I DRIVE A BIG MERCEDEZ TOO?!" Haha
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09-29-2007, 06:34 PM | #10 | |
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09-30-2007, 01:38 AM | #11 |
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well... i stopped by a helio kiosk in the mall before work today and the guy said i should go back to the kiosk where i got my phone and i should get a new phone from them. he just tried resetting the cache, history, and other stuff under the browser settings.. anyways i checked out some helio websites and found a link to download mini opera and its so much better than the google mobilizer crap the ocean has as its default browser... i'm actually posting this from my helio right now. if you guys got your internet working through another browser would you still go and get your phone replaced?
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