Comments on: Help me pick my next phone to review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: A Week with the Android G1 Smartphone — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29724 A Week with the Android G1 Smartphone — The Gadgeteer Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:56:28 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29724 [...] with the Blackberry Storm, I asked everyone for some advice on which phone they thought I should choose for my next review. After a few days, the overwhelming choice was the Android G1 Smartphone [...] [...] with the Blackberry Storm, I asked everyone for some advice on which phone they thought I should choose for my next review. After a few days, the overwhelming choice was the Android G1 Smartphone [...]

]]> By: Ava Cado http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29631 Ava Cado Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:12:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29631 Go with the G1 Go with the G1

]]> By: michael http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29628 michael Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:52:58 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29628 I Vote for the G1..already have one and would hope the review is good. I Vote for the G1..already have one and would hope the review is good.

]]> By: Andreas http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29613 Andreas Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:47:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29613 Hi Julie! I vote for Palm Pre! The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a great phone I use it every day at work.. But the Palm Pre got me thinking of the times in the late 90:s, when I first read all your reviews of Palm Pilots. Great reviews! (Those were the days ;D).. The Palm Pre got me thinking of the wonderful search function in my latest Palm Zire 72, how every app started in a few seconds.. :D / Andreas Hi Julie!

I vote for Palm Pre! The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a great phone I use it every day at work.. But the Palm Pre got me thinking of the times in the late 90:s, when I first read all your reviews of Palm Pilots. Great reviews! (Those were the days ;D).. The Palm Pre got me thinking of the wonderful search function in my latest Palm Zire 72, how every app started in a few seconds.. :D

/ Andreas

]]> By: Kirschen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29598 Kirschen Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:11:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29598 I vote for the G1... and then there's the Palm Pre :) I vote for the G1… and then there’s the Palm Pre :)

]]> By: Geoff http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29586 Geoff Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:01:49 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29586 My personal vote would be the E63, as I liked the E61 except for its general sluggishness ... but the G1 is definitely FAR more interesting :) My personal vote would be the E63, as I liked the E61 except for its general sluggishness … but the G1 is definitely FAR more interesting :)

]]> By: George FM http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29573 George FM Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:22:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29573 G1 G1

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29561 Julie Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:43:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29561 The overwhelming majority has been the G1, so I just finished ordering one. Rob pointed out that I could save some $$'s by signing up as an Android developer. So that's what I did! Should have it sometime next week. @Philip @ Mark: I'm definitely going to import the Palm pre GSM version as soon as it's available. I think I heard that there would be one released in europe at the same time as the Sprint CDMA version here. Hope that's true :) The overwhelming majority has been the G1, so I just finished ordering one. Rob pointed out that I could save some $$’s by signing up as an Android developer. So that’s what I did! Should have it sometime next week.

@Philip @ Mark: I’m definitely going to import the Palm pre GSM version as soon as it’s available. I think I heard that there would be one released in europe at the same time as the Sprint CDMA version here. Hope that’s true :)

]]> By: Q http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29559 Q Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:41:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29559 My vote is the SE C905 (since I'd like that as my secondary phone). I wish the SonyStyle stores had them--I'd pair it with my MBW-100 watch. My primary? Keep reading... And I agree with JohnKes--see if Palm will let you review a Pre in time for (or shortly before) launch. Since most people will be using the Sprint model, request a GSM one for comparison. I know I'll be getting an unlocked GSM one once it's out... My vote is the SE C905 (since I’d like that as my secondary phone). I wish the SonyStyle stores had them–I’d pair it with my MBW-100 watch. My primary? Keep reading…

And I agree with JohnKes–see if Palm will let you review a Pre in time for (or shortly before) launch. Since most people will be using the Sprint model, request a GSM one for comparison. I know I’ll be getting an unlocked GSM one once it’s out…

]]> By: Ro http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29555 Ro Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:05:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29555 I would like to see the c905 done but how can you possible passup the opportunity to try the g1 and android. I would like to see the c905 done but how can you possible passup the opportunity to try the g1 and android.

]]> By: Ronald http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29554 Ronald Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:38:24 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29554 I have been using nokia's for some years now. I'm very pleased with my nokia E90. Have a try with an E90, I'd say. I have been using nokia’s for some years now.
I’m very pleased with my nokia E90.
Have a try with an E90, I’d say.

]]> By: Jackson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29547 Jackson Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:02:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29547 I'd like to hear about the G1. My last 3 phones have been HTC's. While the technology is great, support is the worst. But, Android OS sounds interesting. The different operating systems create a dilemna. I like all the add-on software (calendars, games, chats, shells, golf scorecards, etc.) but they only work on one operating system. After finally prying myself away from Palm, now I'm entrenched with Windows Mobile and have about $200 in extra software. Not that I'm happy with WM, the start screen with the silly flip-time on WM6.1 is annoying. But to go away from WM would involve starting all over again with different OS, different programs. UGH! I'd also like to hear about the Sony Xperia X1 since you're getting one later. It has the same warning as my HTC Touch HD; that 3G does not work in the US. I can't even tell that it doesn't have 3G. With WiFi available almost everywhere and the faster processor, it's a great trade-off. 'Looking forward to your reviews. I’d like to hear about the G1. My last 3 phones have been HTC’s. While the technology is great, support is the worst. But, Android OS sounds interesting.

The different operating systems create a dilemna. I like all the add-on software (calendars, games, chats, shells, golf scorecards, etc.) but they only work on one operating system. After finally prying myself away from Palm, now I’m entrenched with Windows Mobile and have about $200 in extra software. Not that I’m happy with WM, the start screen with the silly flip-time on WM6.1 is annoying. But to go away from WM would involve starting all over again with different OS, different programs. UGH!

I’d also like to hear about the Sony Xperia X1 since you’re getting one later. It has the same warning as my HTC Touch HD; that 3G does not work in the US. I can’t even tell that it doesn’t have 3G. With WiFi available almost everywhere and the faster processor, it’s a great trade-off.

‘Looking forward to your reviews.

]]> By: Chris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29545 Chris Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:08:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29545 I'd love to see a review for the Nokia E63. It seems to be a very nice business phone with qwerty keyboard (yippy!) at an affordable price. I’d love to see a review for the Nokia E63. It seems to be a very nice business phone with qwerty keyboard (yippy!) at an affordable price.

]]> By: Mark Reid http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29542 Mark Reid Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:26:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29542 See if you can talk Palm into a Pre-release. See if you can talk Palm into a Pre-release.

]]> By: Richard http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29533 Richard Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:01:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29533 I'd wait for the N97 before getting another phone. Might be above your $500 limit though. I’d wait for the N97 before getting another phone. Might be above your $500 limit though.

]]> By: Brent http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29527 Brent Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:03:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29527 My vote is for the Nokia E71 or E66...the E63 is neat but a waste of time for most power users. My vote is for the Nokia E71 or E66…the E63 is neat but a waste of time for most power users.

]]> By: John http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29525 John Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:02:57 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29525 Julie I have seen other reviews on the web about the Samsung Omnia i900 and i910. It is rated better than the Blackberry Storm on most comparisons I have seen. I purchased the Blackberry Storm, the HTC Touch Pro, I did not like either one of them. I returned the Blackberry Storm for the HTC Touch Pro then returned the HTC Touch Pro for the Samsung Omnia i910. I like the Samsung Omnia i910 far better. Julie
I have seen other reviews on the web about the Samsung Omnia i900 and i910. It is rated better than the Blackberry Storm on most comparisons I have seen. I purchased the Blackberry Storm, the HTC Touch Pro, I did not like either one of them. I returned the Blackberry Storm for the HTC Touch Pro then returned the HTC Touch Pro for the Samsung Omnia i910. I like the Samsung Omnia i910 far better.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29524 Julie Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:30:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29524 Wow, so far the overwhelming favorite is the G1! :) Wow, so far the overwhelming favorite is the G1! :)

]]> By: Laudelino http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29522 Laudelino Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:39:43 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29522 G1 ;-0 G1
;-0

]]> By: MarkSLindsey http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29520 MarkSLindsey Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:10:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29520 Please review the Android phone! Please review the Android phone!

]]> By: Bob Fleming http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29518 Bob Fleming Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:14:47 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29518 It's not that new but I've been looking for a powerful, useable smartphone and I'm leaning heavily toward the Nokia E90; none of the others seem to quite match up (had a quick search of the blog but couldn't see it mentioned...otherwise I wouldn't have mentioned it). It’s not that new but I’ve been looking for a powerful, useable smartphone and I’m leaning heavily toward the Nokia E90; none of the others seem to quite match up (had a quick search of the blog but couldn’t see it mentioned…otherwise I wouldn’t have mentioned it).

]]> By: Philip Chang http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29516 Philip Chang Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:56:41 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29516 When the GSM version comes out, review the Palm Pre. When the GSM version comes out, review the Palm Pre.

]]> By: Brian Curtis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29515 Brian Curtis Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:48:25 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29515 Out of the ones you listed, I'd agree with most of the other posters and say you've got to try the G1. Although it doesn't yet meet any of your criteria (nor is it even out) you've got to give the Nokia N97 a review when it is officially released. Out of the ones you listed, I’d agree with most of the other posters and say you’ve got to try the G1.

Although it doesn’t yet meet any of your criteria (nor is it even out) you’ve got to give the Nokia N97 a review when it is officially released.

]]> By: Paul http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29513 Paul Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:24:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29513 I would like to add my voice to the call for a G1 review please. I would like to add my voice to the call for a G1 review please.

]]> By: krissto http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/01/16/help-me-pick-my-next-phone-to-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29512 krissto Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:15:58 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=11707#comment-29512 G1 please! G1 please!

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