Cell Phones

Crzy · Post by **Crzy** » June 1, 2005 8:26 am

I have Sprint... I used to work for them so I know typically to stick with Sanyo phones on Sprint Towers..

This is the one I have now... Its a Sanyo 5500 (Camera/Video)

This is the one I want... Sanyo 5600 (Better Camera & Video)

Since I still have some connections at Sprint I am hoping to get my new phone at a reduced price!!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » June 1, 2005 8:26 am

I have Verizon service, which I have never had a problem with. My phone is the most basic Motorola variety, that I got about four years ago. It's been dropped on the floor and into various liquids. It won't die (knock on wood!). Not a picture phone, but I'm not "into" that anyway and I can't have a photo phone at my work (security).

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » June 1, 2005 8:37 am

Crzy wrote:I have Sprint... I used to work for them so I know typically to stick with Sanyo phones on Sprint Towers..

2 questions...

I'm looking at getting the Sanyo MM-7400... Have you heard anything about it?

Also, Sanyo phones on Sprint Towers... The type of phone makes a difference? I have a Samsung now and I drop calls all the time.. Ya think it'll happen less frequently with a Sanyo?

Crzy · Post by **Crzy** » June 1, 2005 8:40 am

nycparrothead wrote:
Crzy wrote:I have Sprint... I used to work for them so I know typically to stick with Sanyo phones on Sprint Towers..
2 questions...

I'm looking at getting the Sanyo MM-7400... Have you heard anything about it?

Also, Sanyo phones on Sprint Towers... The type of phone makes a difference? I have a Samsung now and I drop calls all the time.. Ya think it'll happen less frequently with a Sanyo?

Based on the phone you said you have... then yes. Sanyo only makes phones for Sprint so for some reason they tend to work better. It's funny.. typically if you walk into a Sprint store all of the employees have Sanyo... unless they still have the company issued one which is yours. The 7400 is a great phone. From what I understand complaints are very low with that phone. Get it.. try it.. if you hate it you have 14 days to return it!

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » June 1, 2005 8:40 am

I've been spending more and more time on http://www.phonescoop.com. They have some of the info you might be looking for.

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » June 1, 2005 8:44 am

Crzy wrote:Based on the phone you said you have... then yes. Sanyo only makes phones for Sprint so for some reason they tend to work better. It's funny.. typically if you walk into a Sprint store all of the employees have Sanyo... unless they still have the company issued one which is yours. The 7400 is a great phone. From what I understand complaints are very low with that phone. Get it.. try it.. if you hate it you have 14 days to return it!

Cool! I think I'm gonna get it next week! Can't wait! I love getting new toys!!

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » June 1, 2005 9:10 am

Don used to have Verizon and had problems with them and switched to Sprint - he hasn't had problems with them. This is the phone I have

I'm not sure what keet or Don have - I do know they don't have camera phones.

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » June 1, 2005 9:16 am

I still carry my original Nokia 5165 "AnchorLite"

Best feature: it was FREE
(plus it's really heavy, for when I don't have time to work out.)
Worst feature: worth every penny I paid

It operates on the Cingular network

, but my contract is with Tracfone (pay as you go), which is the cheapest contract available.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » June 1, 2005 9:59 am

Get ya a couple of these Dixie Cups, some toothpicks and tobacco twine and you'll be all set, no need for a cell phone.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » June 1, 2005 10:50 am

Jahfin wrote:Get ya a couple of these Dixie Cups, some toothpicks and tobacco twine and you'll be all set, no need for a cell phone.

If I didn't have this job... that would be my choice. Even though my younger sister had a cell phone through part of high school and college; I always turned it down. There are sometimes when you don't need to be reached.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » June 1, 2005 10:52 am

land_shark3 wrote:
Jahfin wrote:Get ya a couple of these Dixie Cups, some toothpicks and tobacco twine and you'll be all set, no need for a cell phone.
If I didn't have this job... that would be my choice. Even though my younger sister had a cell phone through part of high school and college; I always turned it down. There are sometimes when you don't need to be reached.

I remain cell phone free in 2005. I'm sure one day I'll eventually get one but my job really doesn't call for one so I've never felt the need to take the plunge.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » June 1, 2005 11:12 am

Troy - didn't you get this free with your new mini-van?

citcat · Post by **citcat** » June 1, 2005 12:04 pm

rainbow phone

No kidding, I refused for a long time to get a cell phone.
We realized we needed it when traveling, so we got a cheapie Tracfone.
But it doesn't work anywhere but near my house, and what is the use in that?

So now we are gonna get one that actually works.
Questions: you can drop your long-distance service on your land-line, right?
Approx. how much does it cost, monthly? We talk under 100 minutes per month, long distance.
thanks

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » June 1, 2005 12:25 pm

I ran this phone completely over with a Big Cat front end loader at work and it still works.
Only downside is it's a direct connect so it's rather easy for the wife to get a hold of me, although you could just lie and say you lost the signal....works every time

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » June 1, 2005 12:25 pm

Jahfin wrote:
land_shark3 wrote:
Jahfin wrote:Get ya a couple of these Dixie Cups, some toothpicks and tobacco twine and you'll be all set, no need for a cell phone.
If I didn't have this job... that would be my choice. Even though my younger sister had a cell phone through part of high school and college; I always turned it down. There are sometimes when you don't need to be reached.
I remain cell phone free in 2005. I'm sure one day I'll eventually get one but my job really doesn't call for one so I've never felt the need to take the plunge.

The only reason I have one, and it is on the Virgin PAYGP, is coordinating stuff during concerts and MOTM. The rest of time, it sits on the countertop, getting dusty and picking up missed called from numbers I don't recognize.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » June 1, 2005 12:26 pm

citcat wrote:Questions: you can drop your long-distance service on your land-line, right?

Approx. how much does it cost, monthly? We talk under 100 minutes per month, long distance.

Are you using a cable modem? If so, look at VoIP (voice over Internet). I'm on Vonage but they only have a couple TN area codes.

I pay $16 (after tax) for 500 minutes a month. It works just like a cell phone; local minutes count the same as long distance. If that isn't enough minutes for you, they have a $25 plan that has unlimited minutes.

Prior to Vonage, I had BellSouth local service only. After taxes and fees, it was close to $25 a month.

PM me if you've got any questions or you want a referral for Vonage.

CRC Parrothead · Post by **CRC Parrothead** » June 1, 2005 12:27 pm

I'm with Sprint. Love it and love this phone!

Same phone as Connie! Hated Cingular!! Love Sprint!

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » June 1, 2005 12:29 pm

CRC Parrothead wrote:I'm with Sprint. Love it and love this phone!

Except that it always rings into voice mail and only dials out when I don't have my phone with me.

citcat · Post by **citcat** » June 1, 2005 12:32 pm

land_shark3 wrote:
citcat wrote:Questions: you can drop your long-distance service on your land-line, right?

Approx. how much does it cost, monthly? We talk under 100 minutes per month, long distance.
Are you using a cable modem? If so, look at VoIP (voice over Internet). I'm on Vonage but they only have a couple TN area codes.

I pay $16 (after tax) for 500 minutes a month. It works just like a cell phone; local minutes count the same as long distance. If that isn't enough minutes for you, they have a $25 plan that has unlimited minutes.

Prior to Vonage, I had BellSouth local service only. After taxes and fees, it was close to $25 a month.

PM me if you've got any questions or you want a referral for Vonage.

THANKS! This will go on my page (I'm taking notes!)

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » June 1, 2005 12:33 pm

citcat wrote:
land_shark3 wrote:
citcat wrote:Questions: you can drop your long-distance service on your land-line, right?

Approx. how much does it cost, monthly? We talk under 100 minutes per month, long distance.
Are you using a cable modem? If so, look at VoIP (voice over Internet). I'm on Vonage but they only have a couple TN area codes.

I pay $16 (after tax) for 500 minutes a month. It works just like a cell phone; local minutes count the same as long distance. If that isn't enough minutes for you, they have a $25 plan that has unlimited minutes.

Prior to Vonage, I had BellSouth local service only. After taxes and fees, it was close to $25 a month.

PM me if you've got any questions or you want a referral for Vonage.
THANKS! This will go on my page (I'm taking notes!)

Also what you can do, is request a PIC freeze from your local phone company which will block the LD from your line (for a monthly fee). You can also probably find an LD plan that has a low monthly fee but a higher per-minute rate. Won't really matter because you'd be making LD calls from your cell.

I work for Qwest and we have a plan that's like $.99 per month but $.15 per minute. All in all, though, VOIP is probably the technology to go with if it's available.