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Topic: Cell phone plans, or the alternative?

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Ziggy

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Posted: Sep. 09 2010,3:03 pm

Post # 1

So its seems to be getting to the point that the cell carriers are getting too exclusive. I mean that you can buy any phone you wish but certain ones require a data plan even if you don't want it. I've still got my Razor and I'm happy with it just fine, daughter has a touch screen phone of some sort.
If I wanted to "upgrade" to any of the newer phones they all require this data plan and a two year commitment :rolleyes

Today I read in the paper that pre-paid phones are now making a huge gain, the newer phones(albeit not the newest) are now available and the cost savings are significant. $60 for prepay vs $100+ on most major carriers. The one downfall they mention is coverage is not quite as good and slower downloads for the data type phones. Great bargain for the average user but if large file transfers are your thing then maybe less so of a good deal.
I'm tired of paying $140 or so bucks a month for 3 phones, none with a data or web plan.
Curious if anyone else has tried the prepaid route and what their thoughts are on it?

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Posted: Sep. 09 2010,5:34 pm

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I know exactly what you mean about the razr. I miss mine at times too. Like out in the desert...this new iPhone gets zero reception most of the time. My razr worked great.

But I don't complain since I don't pay a dime for it.

On the other hand, wife (blackberry) and two daughters (iPhones) have unlimited text and data - $225 mo. :eek

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Posted: Sep. 09 2010,8:57 pm

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What ever happened to the phone you could just make and take calls. I don't give a rats about texting, Surfing the web or taking pictures. I have a camera that does the picture taking. If I want to talk to someone I pick up the phone and dial. I have a Black Berry that is work issued. I HATE THE FREAKING THING!!! What a pain in the a$$.

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Posted: Sep. 09 2010,10:35 pm

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I got a droid a while ago, but gave it back before the 30 days trial was up....

Used it w/ the computer for "tethering" and it was pretty sweet, but I need a phone I can see the number pad in broad daylight and have 1 button dialing for convienience.....

It was pretty much a toy, cool as it was, but the old samsung flip-phone is still chugging away after 5 years....

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Posted: Sep. 10 2010,6:02 am

Post # 5

Quote (BigDog @ Sep. 09 2010,8:57 pm)

I'm with ya there :good

I got an LG Accolade flip it's as basic as you can get, just open it up and dial your number, or use speed dial that's it!. It does have a camera which I think is good for emergency and has a calculator and calendar for convenience that's it, plain and simple don't give a $hit about the rest of the crap that comes with them!.. :beat

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Posted: Sep. 10 2010,6:25 am

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I'm still using an antique phone.....and I love it!
It doesn't take pictures or any of that crap. It rings, I answer it. Don't even know how to text.....I refuse to learn!

Technology be damned.....the Rodent's are always busting my chops about my phone! :laugh

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Posted: Sep. 10 2010,9:21 pm

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Ya, screw that DATA stuff... :beat

My mobile continues to be "never-fail"... :laugh

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Posted: Sep. 11 2010,9:22 pm

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Quote (BigDog @ Sep. 09 2010,8:57 pm)

Pretty Much Feel The Same Here.... :phone

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Posted: Sep. 11 2010,9:23 pm

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Quote (shueman @ Sep. 10 2010,9:21 pm)

Ya, screw that DATA stuff... :beat

Ã‚Â My mobile continues to be "never-fail"... :laugh

"It's Not Only A Phone, It's A Weapon!!" :laugh

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Posted: Sep. 12 2010,11:26 am

Post # 10

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Sep. 11 2010,9:23 pm)

Quote (shueman @ Sep. 10 2010,9:21 pm)

Ya, screw that DATA stuff... :beat

Ã‚Â My mobile continues to be "never-fail"... :laugh

"It's Not Only A Phone, It's A Weapon!!" Ã‚Â :laugh

Ã‚Â

You can beat on all the picture takin' finger texting yuppies wit dat one!! :beat

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Posted: Sep. 12 2010,8:47 pm

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 12 2010,11:26 am)

Quote (Carrera Elite @ Sep. 11 2010,9:23 pm)

Quote (shueman @ Sep. 10 2010,9:21 pm)

Ya, screw that DATA stuff... :beat

Ã‚Â My mobile continues to be "never-fail"... :laugh

"It's Not Only A Phone, It's A Weapon!!" Ã‚Â :laugh

Ã‚Â

You can beat on all the picture takin' finger texting yuppies wit dat one!! Ã‚Â :beat

Ã‚Â

And then play tennis with that sucker!!

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Posted: Sep. 13 2010,6:18 am

Post # 12

I was thinkin' of using it for a baseball bat!! :good

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Posted: Sep. 13 2010,7:14 am

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Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 13 2010,6:18 am)

I was thinkin' of using it for a baseball bat!! Ã‚Â :good

Can I pitch then??

:laugh

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Posted: Sep. 13 2010,8:28 am

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Quote (Fragile Magic @ Sep. 13 2010,7:14 am)

Quote (DirtySquirty @ Sep. 13 2010,6:18 am)

I was thinkin' of using it for a baseball bat!! Ã‚Â :good

Can I pitch then??

:laugh

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Posted: Sep. 13 2010,3:49 pm

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If You Use That Antique For A Bat, What Would You Use For A Ball?? :stupid

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Posted: Sep. 14 2010,6:20 am

Post # 16

An antique ball, of course..... :rolleyes

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Ziggy

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Posted: Sep. 14 2010,9:21 am

Post # 17

Great, looks like I gotta break out the old suitcase phone to stay in the loop

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Ziggy

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Posted: Sep. 14 2010,9:22 am

Post # 18

Maybe I should upgrade to this one instead?

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Posted: Sep. 15 2010,6:24 am

Post # 19

"It seemed like a hell of an idea at the time".

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