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Al_S14 · 11-24-2005, 11:36 AM

i am thinking of switching from Verizon to Cingulair just so i cna get that phone. Anybody got one of those ... is it really worth the money and does verizon plan on getting their own MP3 phone?

rainier · 11-24-2005, 11:38 AM

what do you mean mp3 phone? i had one before. the old one that looked all wierd like a keyboard. its blue and white and has the screen in themiddle. haha sorry forgot the model number but yeah. it was pretty cool cuz no one had it back then

Al_S14 · 11-24-2005, 11:45 AM

i meant a phone with mp3 player built in. hate having to carry both mp3 player and the phone want it all in one

*Jeff240sx* · 11-24-2005, 12:05 PM

He means the ROKR.
The RAZR v3 is being replaced with the v3i, which will have a smaller drive than the ROKR, but will be thin like the current RAZR (my current phone), as well as a 1.3mp camera.

Before switching one carrier for another, double check what phones are comming out for Verizon, and what other phones are only a month or so out (so you don't drop $150 on the ROKR and realize the $299 RAZR v3i was the phone for you the next week).
-Jeff

**Phlip** · 11-24-2005, 12:23 PM

There are a couple of Nokia phones on the horizon that will play MP3s as well, and none appear, from what I have been shown, to be gayed up like their last attempt at an MP3 phone.

... but as an employee of Cingular, I ask you, what exactly is it that you WANT in an MP3 phone? You can get a better phone for the sake of having a good phone and a better MP3 player for the sake of having an MP3 player, and in such come off looking like less of a cheeky trend-follower.

go240 · 11-24-2005, 12:23 PM

i have an mp3 phone - bought an unlocked samsung from an online site. i forget what model it is, its a slide phone - i like it. but i don't use the mp3 function

so just buy an unlocked phone

!Zar! · 11-24-2005, 01:08 PM

I wouldn't advise changing phone carriers just for a mp3 capable phone. Check out the plans and look into customer service in your area. I have cingular and love it. But knows if something goes wrong when you switch over to cingular. So it might've just been cheaper to purchace a ipod or something.
Phones are for talking, nothing else imo. And in that note. The sony ericsson s710a is one sexy phone.

ALTRNTV · 11-24-2005, 01:49 PM

My gf has the new LGVX9800. IT has a QWERTY keyboard, internet, wi-fi, MP3, etc. She only got it for $200 since she works for Verizon.

I think I play with it more than she does, haha.

HyperTek · 11-24-2005, 02:24 PM

Check out Smartphones *phones that run windows mobile* I got Motorola MPX200 unlocked on ebay around $100... pick up a 1gig sd memory stick.. tons of third party software, like nintendo and sega genesis emulators (to play games), Watch full legnth movies on it.. worth every penny trust me

Just upload mp3s via supplied usb cable... all those new itunes phones etc are a joke...

ALTRNTV · 11-24-2005, 02:30 PM

^

Can you use that phone for any carrier?

!Zar! · 11-24-2005, 03:08 PM

If you can manage to unlock or purchace an unlocked phone off of ebay or something they it will work with any carrier as long as you have a sim card. Unlocked phone = any provider.

tiggs · 11-24-2005, 03:27 PM

I have the Audiovox SMT5600 smartphone (Windows Mobile) through cingular and I love it. Comes with a usb cable and everything.. Also it has an expansion slot under the battery for a Mini SD card. They get as big as 1gig. Uses Windows Media Player.
Get a couple of Mini SD cards like me and just toss em in your wallet. I have every episode of Family Guy and I'm slowly converting them over cuz I can play em on the phone, it's frickin' sweet.
Not a flip phone though..

Al_S14 · 11-24-2005, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

If you can manage to unlock or purchace an unlocked phone off of ebay or something they it will work with any carrier as long as you have a sim card. Unlocked phone = any provider.

how would i go abotu unlocking a phone? ihad no idea you could so such thing.

**Phlip** · 11-24-2005, 03:49 PM

^^^ www.google.com

ALTRNTV · 11-24-2005, 04:14 PM

Hmm.. I'm gonna look more into that MXP200. I like my RAZR though. Can I do that with the RAZR?

Al_S14 · 11-24-2005, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLIP

^^^ www.google.com

who would have thought it actually worked. found whole forum for cell phones http://cellphoneforums.net at least now i konw what unlocking is

kinda hard to belive there are people on there that have more posts then Jeff240 ... i could understand people like me spending so much time on zilvia but a cell phone forum....kinda wierd if you ask me

HyperTek · 11-24-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkademikONE

Hmm.. I'm gonna look more into that MXP200. I like my RAZR though. Can I do that with the RAZR?

haha sorry to say,... the Razr really isnt that special.. Ive got friends that have it and they wish they had got mine.. Only reason Razr sucks is its limited to its software.. I can change layouts, install plug ins, read .txt documents, view jpgs, speaker phone, watch porn, etc... mine has no camara tho but i think some other smartphones do.

Hehe, recently I had to make a driving trip, and my printer wasnt printing for some reason, so I copy and pasted mapquest directions into a text document and uploaded it to my phone and used that. hehe

check out http://www.modaco.com/ for an idea of what stuff is out for these phones.

ALTRNTV · 11-24-2005, 05:12 PM

Did you say watch porn?! I'll be getting a Smartphone then. Hahaha

I've seen the MPX200 go on Ebay for $130 with the USB cable and software.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Motorola-MPX...QQcmdZViewItem

Good stuff?

Al_S14 · 11-24-2005, 05:20 PM

you guys know what GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 are? i take it every provider has differnt mode right?

**Phlip** · 11-24-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_S14

you guys know what GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 are? i take it every provider has differnt mode right?

*clears throat*
GSM networks, operating on the 850 (NA ONLY) and 1900 MHz frequencies will be usable with all GSM carriers in the US, 900 and 1800 are frequencies that will be generally available intenationally, except for in North Korea and Japan, which both operate on a GSM 2100 frequency. Unlocking a phone for use in the US will generally make it useable from one GSM carrier to the next (Cingular/former AT&T Wireless, T-Mobile and a bunch of regional carriers my job doesn't pay me to know shit about), provided that one has disabled the lock that the manufacturer of the phone sent it to the original service provider with for use with their SIM card.

m0rex · 11-24-2005, 06:10 PM

I got a nextel phone and kinda messed up buying a i860 for $250 which sucks ass but the only good thing about it is that i get free internet and chirpping. After reading this thread i want to get the MPX200 so i can hook my SIM card up and have a mp3 player because my f'ing mini ipods battery had to crap out. Anyone know anything about nextel phones and using unlocked phones i still want a walkie talkie?

Thanks.

cotbu · 11-24-2005, 06:32 PM

Flex & Flash

Ghettokracker71 · 11-24-2005, 06:36 PM

So wait,what else can "smartphones" do other than having windows media and an expansion slot or whatever for some sort of like sd card? I'm slow at this,my nokia 6800 is pissing me off!!! I got the first one,it broke,second one free under warrenty,its breaking! Goddamnit I miss my old panasonic GD55-x microphone

TK · 11-25-2005, 12:26 AM

i have this samsung

Nan Desu Ka?! · 11-25-2005, 03:29 AM

i have the cingular audiovox smt5600 which is also a smart phone that runs windows mobile. awsome phone! i bought a 512 mb mini-SD card and just use the software provided to drag and drop music, its awsome and the sound quality aint bad through the provided headphones, however i opeted for some higher end ones that i keep in me car for when i use it as an MP3 player.

check it out! great phone for not too much $$$ and its a smart phone, so it's almost like a PDA/TREO type phone.

qt_240 · 11-25-2005, 03:36 AM

i got the nokia 7710 check it out ..

ai_jo · 11-25-2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkademikONE

Did you say watch porn?! I'll be getting a Smartphone then. Hahaha

I've seen the MPX200 go on Ebay for $130 with the USB cable and software.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Motorola-MPX...QQcmdZViewItem

Good stuff?

MPX200's are POS phones. I had two and both of them didn't last me for even 3 months. constant freezing is the most annoying problem.

**Phlip** · 11-25-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ai_jo

MPX200's are POS phones. I had two and both of them didn't last me for even 3 months. constant freezing is the most annoying problem.

Was that the MPX200 or the 220? I know there were MANY issues with the 220, to the point where Motorola recalled and pulled them from the market for some months, but I was not aware that there was an issue with the MPX200.

*exitspeed* · 11-25-2005, 10:57 AM

Heres the phone I have. Pretty mich has anything you can think of I think...And it is a Verizon phone.

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=1801

HyperTek · 11-26-2005, 08:42 PM

no problems with my phone.. Just flashed the software to windows mobile 2003 *which was never officially offered for the phone* and it runs good.. the only complaints is my service area has crappy reception.

Cool link http://www.kande.be/mpx200/

Some games for smartphone
http://members.home.nl/joentje75/smartphone/ga.htm

11-24-2005, 11:36 AM	#1
Al_S14 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Age: 40 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anybody got an MP3 phone? i am thinking of switching from Verizon to Cingulair just so i cna get that phone. Anybody got one of those ... is it really worth the money and does verizon plan on getting their own MP3 phone?

11-24-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
rainier Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego / Santa Ana Age: 38 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what do you mean mp3 phone? i had one before. the old one that looked all wierd like a keyboard. its blue and white and has the screen in themiddle. haha sorry forgot the model number but yeah. it was pretty cool cuz no one had it back then __________________

11-24-2005, 12:05 PM	#4
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He means the ROKR. The RAZR v3 is being replaced with the v3i, which will have a smaller drive than the ROKR, but will be thin like the current RAZR (my current phone), as well as a 1.3mp camera. Before switching one carrier for another, double check what phones are comming out for Verizon, and what other phones are only a month or so out (so you don't drop $150 on the ROKR and realize the $299 RAZR v3i was the phone for you the next week). -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

11-24-2005, 12:23 PM	#5
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	There are a couple of Nokia phones on the horizon that will play MP3s as well, and none appear, from what I have been shown, to be gayed up like their last attempt at an MP3 phone. ... but as an employee of Cingular, I ask you, what exactly is it that you WANT in an MP3 phone? You can get a better phone for the sake of having a good phone and a better MP3 player for the sake of having an MP3 player, and in such come off looking like less of a cheeky trend-follower. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

11-24-2005, 12:23 PM	#6
go240 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have an mp3 phone - bought an unlocked samsung from an online site. i forget what model it is, its a slide phone - i like it. but i don't use the mp3 function so just buy an unlocked phone __________________

11-24-2005, 11:45 AM	#3
Al_S14 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Age: 40 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i meant a phone with mp3 player built in. hate having to carry both mp3 player and the phone want it all in one

11-24-2005, 01:08 PM	#7
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I wouldn't advise changing phone carriers just for a mp3 capable phone. Check out the plans and look into customer service in your area. I have cingular and love it. But knows if something goes wrong when you switch over to cingular. So it might've just been cheaper to purchace a ipod or something. Phones are for talking, nothing else imo. And in that note. The sony ericsson s710a is one sexy phone. __________________

11-24-2005, 01:49 PM	#8
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My gf has the new LGVX9800. IT has a QWERTY keyboard, internet, wi-fi, MP3, etc. She only got it for $200 since she works for Verizon. I think I play with it more than she does, haha.

11-24-2005, 02:24 PM	#9
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Check out Smartphones phones that run windows mobile I got Motorola MPX200 unlocked on ebay around $100... pick up a 1gig sd memory stick.. tons of third party software, like nintendo and sega genesis emulators (to play games), Watch full legnth movies on it.. worth every penny trust me Just upload mp3s via supplied usb cable... all those new itunes phones etc are a joke... __________________ Keep it Classy

11-24-2005, 02:30 PM	#10
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ Can you use that phone for any carrier?

11-24-2005, 03:08 PM	#11
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	If you can manage to unlock or purchace an unlocked phone off of ebay or something they it will work with any carrier as long as you have a sim card. Unlocked phone = any provider. __________________

11-24-2005, 03:27 PM	#12
tiggs Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the Audiovox SMT5600 smartphone (Windows Mobile) through cingular and I love it. Comes with a usb cable and everything.. Also it has an expansion slot under the battery for a Mini SD card. They get as big as 1gig. Uses Windows Media Player. Get a couple of Mini SD cards like me and just toss em in your wallet. I have every episode of Family Guy and I'm slowly converting them over cuz I can play em on the phone, it's frickin' sweet. Not a flip phone though..

11-24-2005, 03:49 PM	#14
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^ www.google.com __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

11-24-2005, 04:14 PM	#15
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm.. I'm gonna look more into that MXP200. I like my RAZR though. Can I do that with the RAZR?

11-24-2005, 05:12 PM	#18
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you say watch porn?! I'll be getting a Smartphone then. Hahaha I've seen the MPX200 go on Ebay for $130 with the USB cable and software. http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Motorola-MPX...QQcmdZViewItem Good stuff?

11-24-2005, 05:20 PM	#19
Al_S14 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Age: 40 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you guys know what GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 are? i take it every provider has differnt mode right?

11-24-2005, 06:10 PM	#21
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a nextel phone and kinda messed up buying a i860 for $250 which sucks ass but the only good thing about it is that i get free internet and chirpping. After reading this thread i want to get the MPX200 so i can hook my SIM card up and have a mp3 player because my f'ing mini ipods battery had to crap out. Anyone know anything about nextel phones and using unlocked phones i still want a walkie talkie? Thanks. __________________

11-24-2005, 06:32 PM	#22
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Flex & Flash __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

11-24-2005, 06:36 PM	#23
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So wait,what else can "smartphones" do other than having windows media and an expansion slot or whatever for some sort of like sd card? I'm slow at this,my nokia 6800 is pissing me off!!! I got the first one,it broke,second one free under warrenty,its breaking! Goddamnit I miss my old panasonic GD55-x microphone

11-25-2005, 12:26 AM	#24
TK Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: socal Age: 44 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have this samsung

11-25-2005, 03:29 AM	#25
Nan Desu Ka?! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the cingular audiovox smt5600 which is also a smart phone that runs windows mobile. awsome phone! i bought a 512 mb mini-SD card and just use the software provided to drag and drop music, its awsome and the sound quality aint bad through the provided headphones, however i opeted for some higher end ones that i keep in me car for when i use it as an MP3 player. check it out! great phone for not too much $$$ and its a smart phone, so it's almost like a PDA/TREO type phone. __________________ Norcal-240sx.net

11-25-2005, 03:36 AM	#26
qt_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CHI Posts: 2,122 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i got the nokia 7710 check it out ..

11-25-2005, 10:57 AM	#29
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 45 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Heres the phone I have. Pretty mich has anything you can think of I think...And it is a Verizon phone. http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=1801

11-26-2005, 08:42 PM	#30
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	no problems with my phone.. Just flashed the software to windows mobile 2003 which was never officially offered for the phone and it runs good.. the only complaints is my service area has crappy reception. Cool link http://www.kande.be/mpx200/ Some games for smartphone http://members.home.nl/joentje75/smartphone/ga.htm __________________ Keep it Classy