Entering the 20th Century....

[seeker007nmss]

Okay, the last person on earth who doesn't have a cell phone, me, is thinking of getting one. I have seen the great video/photo phones some of you have. What models/ type would you suggest? Any other pointers I should know?

Thanks

[EnchantedSLN]

Originally Posted by Lux

Yeah, buy a basic model phone that functions as a phone and get a digital camera for all the other goodies. Do you use Nokias in America? In general they're the ones built to last.

For quality and general use, yes, get a digital camera... but as long as you're going to get a cell phone you might as well get one that can take photos. They're about the same price now anyway. I thought it was dumb and unnecessary at first, but it's kinda nice for times when you don't have your camera on you and you want to take a quick snapshot in a restaurant or something. Mine is a pretty basic LG. I haven't had any problems with it.

[BTFLCHLD]

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

Haha, that's great.

I have a Motorolla phone, it is a camera phone which I like for the reasons mentioned by Tiff. I just got it so I'm still learning how to use it. I switched to Verizon last month because I had to ditch my provider and I always hear good things about them. So far so good, I had to call customer service once and they were pleasant, helpful, and effective. Whoa!

[Nixxxed]

Don't do it.

Just perfect your eyelash-batting technique (or do lots of glut exercises, whichever will work better for you), and ask to borrow *other* people's cell phones if you absolutely have to call someone.

Use their peak-time highway-robbery-priced minutes instead of your own. And, while you're at it - scream as loudly as you can into the phone while sticking your finger in your free ear. Pretend no one can hear you - no one really cares anyway that you're ruining their movie or dinner or bus ride or quiet conversation, right? And don't forget to shuffle and hop around while staring at the sky looking for a better signal (all the time mumbling about "bars" and such).

Of course, if you're worried about emergencies and such on trips, just get one of the GO phones, stick it in the glovebox and be done with it.

[seeker007nmss]

Thanks All! Have to check into it further.

[Livia]

I have a Motorola V220 camera phone - I love it. And it was free, when I upgraded my Cingular account. But everyone's right, I wouldn't depend on the camera for decent pics, although I do have a really cool sunset photo I took as my wallpaper.

[WildInTheWind]

You aren't the last person that doesn't have one. I don't have a cell phone either. I just can't afford another bill.

[Karlie]

Originally Posted by Livia

I have a Motorola V220 camera phone - I love it.

I have that one too. It's great! Most of the pictures I take turn out really bad, but some are good. It's just really useful to have a camera wherever you go, in case you see something interesting that you want to remember.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

Okay, the last person on earth who doesn't have a cell phone, me, is thinking of getting one. I have seen the great video/photo phones some of you have. What models/ type would you suggest? Any other pointers I should know?

Thanks

uh...arent we in the 21st century?

[Moony]

Don't get one. They're like leashes combined with tracking devices.

Refrain!

[mylittledemon]

yeah I HATE cell phones. I'd rather have my balls in a vice than have one of those things attached to my head.

Plus, they make drivers on the road even worse they already are. I think all peope driving on the road are idiots. You realize everywhere where you go. Just look around you...you see kooks in the grocery store, freaks at the mall...and just think, THOSE people are out driving. Scary huh.

[SapphireSister]

I have an LG and it's been a great phone. It has no bells and whistles, just the basics. Makes calls and has voicemail. That's all I need. I don't take many pics so no use for a camera for me.