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TonyBaggaDonuts

2006-04-24, 5:48 pm

Im looking for a new flip phone to replace my current. I want to go
smartphone, but I'm not sure which one. I need a flip model between
$100 - $300. I like the Motorola MPx220 or 200. The 220 has better
features, but an uglier (not really internal) antenna. I also read
reviews that say the speakerphone can't be operated with the clam
closed (dumb) and it sends feedback into the mic. Not cool. Is the
MPx300 really $1200? Also not cool.

I'd like to have a good speakerphone like I have now, but I dont drive
much anymore so it's not so important. I like this line of small
smartphones from motorola. Thing is, I can't find the 220 in a
cingular store to play with. I hate buying blind, I have to touch it
first.

Does anyone know a good clamshell smartphone out (or about to come out
.... I dont mind waiting) that would serve my purposes of:
1-syncing outlook mail/calendar/contacts
2-web browsing / queries / city maps
3-removable memory (pref SD, not more $$$ miniSD)
4-audio player (w/ standard 1/8" stereo headphone jack / headset combo)
5-phone
6-TETRIS!!

Plus, I hardly use my 350 minutes now. Is there a cheaper plan for
cingular around $30 like verizon and sprint have? Of course, I would
pay extra for mobile web.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

John Navas

2006-04-25, 5:48 pm

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In <1145899807.131724.122330@u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com> on 24 Apr 2006
10:30:07 -0700, "TonyBaggaDonuts" < PureToneConsulting@g
mail.com> wrote:

>Im looking for a new flip phone to replace my current. I want to go
>smartphone, but I'm not sure which one. I need a flip model between
>$100 - $300. I like the Motorola MPx220 or 200. The 220 has better
>features, but an uglier (not really internal) antenna. I also read
>reviews that say the speakerphone can't be operated with the clam
>closed (dumb) and it sends feedback into the mic. Not cool. Is the
>MPx300 really $1200? Also not cool.
>
>I'd like to have a good speakerphone like I have now, but I dont drive
>much anymore so it's not so important. I like this line of small
>smartphones from motorola. Thing is, I can't find the 220 in a
>cingular store to play with. I hate buying blind, I have to touch it
>first.
>
>Does anyone know a good clamshell smartphone out (or about to come out
>... I dont mind waiting) that would serve my purposes of:
>1-syncing outlook mail/calendar/contacts
>2-web browsing / queries / city maps
>3-removable memory (pref SD, not more $$$ miniSD)
>4-audio player (w/ standard 1/8" stereo headphone jack / headset combo)
>5-phone
>6-TETRIS!!


Motorola V360
<http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/pr...obalObjectId=92>
Unlocked quad band versions are available on eBay.

>Plus, I hardly use my 350 minutes now. Is there a cheaper plan for
>cingular around $30 like verizon and sprint have? Of course, I would
>pay extra for mobile web.


Current rate plans are listed on the Cingular website.

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