What phone should I get?

[Mexbearpig]

So I have been without a phone for a while. I was intending to buy a Mytouch 3G on launch. But now looking at upcoming phones, I'm having doubts. So I am looking for advice from you guys. I am limited to Sprint and T-Mobile so keep that in mind. I would like to get an android phone, but am open to suggestion. And I really dont want a Blackberry because i had an old 8100 Pearl, and i wasnt impressed.

Thanks

 

[ian.maffett]

I'm not a huge fan of Blackberry myself but I had a bold and it really wasn't that bad. Storm is something to steer clear of, though, in my opinion and that of a close friend who owns one...

 

[iBlue]

If it were me (and it is in a way, I am in the deciding stages for phones) I would wait and see what comes out in the next few months. There are a lot of handsets due to come out for the Android platform. HTC Hero looks pretty nifty. My husband has an HTC Magic and I really like it. It's bare-bones compared to what is probably going to roll out but it's still a great piece of tech.

 

[Mexbearpig]

I'm not a huge fan of Blackberry myself but I had a bold and it really wasn't that bad. Storm is something to steer clear of, though, in my opinion and that of a close friend who owns one...

What carrier is it on?

If it were me (and it is in a way, I am in the deciding stages for phones) I would wait and see what comes out in the next few months. There are a lot of handsets due to come out for the Android platform. HTC Hero looks pretty nifty. My husband has an HTC Magic and I really like it. It's bare-bones compared to what is probably going to roll out but it's still a great piece of tech.

Actually the HTC Hero was the reason I'm doubting the mytouch, which is Magic. I am willing to just get a cheap phone to last untill *then*, but I don't want to wait 3 months then have the Hero come out on AT&T. And I read somwhere that TMobile will not get it. But Sprint is still possible.
*By then I mean when the HTC Hero will come to the US.

 

[iBlue]

Actually the HTC Hero was the reason I'm doubting the mytouch. I am willing to just get a cheap phone to last untill then, but I don't want to wait 3 months then have the Hero come out on AT&T. And I read somwhere that TMobile will not get it. But Sprint is still possible.

Oh that would be a drag to wait specifically for it and find it on another carrier. Rumour has it there should be a lot of new Android handsets due out later this year, so if you can settle for a cheapy phone for now then you can make a more discerning choice later down the line. That's what I'm doing anyway.

 

[Mexbearpig]

Oh that would be a drag to wait specifically for it and find it on another carrier. Rumour has it there should be a lot of new Android handsets due out later this year, so if you can settle for a cheapy phone for now then you can make a more discerning choice later down the line. That's what I'm doing anyway.

By the looks of it, that is probably what I will do. I have a small phone that my mom got by ordering mistake. I will probably rip it open and use that untill december or sooner hopfully.

 

[Demosthenes X]

Palm Pre?

 

[Malfoy]

pre or a tour. i have both but I find myself using the tour more.

 

[daneoni]

I'm also looking at other offerings cos i'm getting bore of the iPhone. I think i'll most likely get a Pre when it launches here...hopefully its offered on PAYG and then get an iPod touch.

I probably should've gotten an iPod touch when i bought my mac during the back to school promo thing. Oh well.

 

[ct2k7]

I am surprised no one has said iPhone... you all say it's a great phone :/

From me, a HTC dream or touch

 

[andalusia]

Sony Ericsson X1

 

[Malfoy]

I'm also looking at other offerings cos i'm getting bore of the iPhone. I think i'll most likely get a Pre when it launches here...hopefully its offered on PAYG and then get an iPod touch.

I probably should've gotten an iPod touch when i bought my mac during the back to school promo thing. Oh well.

Wasn't it free with the promo?

I am surprised no one has said iPhone... you all say it's a great phone :/

From me, a HTC dream or touch

he said he's limited to sprint or t mobile. I'm guessing most like myself were assuming he's limiting himself to phones native to them.

 

[iShater]

I think the Tmo MyTouch/HTC magic might be a good choice. I am considering that to compliment/take over from my iPhone.

 

[question fear]

Rumors are that the HTC Hero is hitting Sprint this fall.

If you can hang on for a few months to see what Sprint is offering then that might work...otherwise the MyTouch3G is supposed to be quite good.

BEWARE: If you opt for a cheap phone as a stop-gap, you will lose your subsidy for the smartphone later (sometimes you can pay full price and keep the subsidy eligibility open for later-if you sign with Sprint in anticipation of the Hero make sure that's the case with them).

 

[Mexbearpig]

I am surprised no one has said iPhone... you all say it's a great phone :/

From me, a HTC dream or touch

It is a great phone. Although i sold mine 3 weeks ago :|

I think the Tmo MyTouch/HTC magic might be a good choice. I am considering that to compliment/take over from my iPhone.

Thats what I was going to do but now seeing the Hero, I would rather have that.

Rumors are that the HTC Hero is hitting Sprint this fall.

If you can hang on for a few months to see what Sprint is offering then that might work...otherwise the MyTouch3G is supposed to be quite good.

BEWARE: If you opt for a cheap phone as a stop-gap, you will lose your subsidy for the smartphone later (sometimes you can pay full price and keep the subsidy eligibility open for later-if you sign with Sprint in anticipation of the Hero make sure that's the case with them).

I have a cheap little phone that i will just open a line or put it on pay as you go. Im not planning on getting a new phone

 

[northy124]

If you can, get any Sony Ericsson.

 

[7on]

I'm waiting for the Samsung Galaxy myself. Rumors have it pegged for September.