Posted: 1/2/2006 2:35:41 PM EDT
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I'm going to switch cell carriers from cingular to verizon because most of my family is on verizon so I'll get free calls to them with verizon's "in calling" program. I was looking at the LG VX8100 ... it would be great except that it's all digital. I'd like something that can use the analog towers in rural areas. Basically I want a phone with analog+digital, camera, speakerphone, and the ability to load in your own recorded sounds as ringtones. Any suggestions on which of their phones to get? |
My LG experience was less than stellar. I admit I was hard on it and to Verizon's credit they replaced it for free once after I broke it and I told the I broke and was going to buy another one. My wife had the exact same phone as I and she had not trouble at all. Though she did not drop hers repeatedly  . I have a Motorola V710 and I love it. The MP3 ring tone work around is simple.
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| You will get two e-mail addresses for your phone if you get the unlimited text/pix plan. You change the extension of an .MP3 (less than 200k) to .MID do not convert the file just change the extension and email it to the address of your pix. [yourcell#]@vzpix.com. When it is on your phone you can set it to be your ringtone. |
| I'm looking for a new phone right now as well, check out www.phonescoop.com for a good comparison website of the different phones available. |
I believe the url is www.phonescoop.com You can pick the provider and the features you need and they will give you a list of phones that match. |
You would be correct, thanks for the correction. |
I had a V710 before I got the 815. Pretty much the same phone. The V710 (when I had one at anyway) DID allow you to use MP3s as ringers by default. This was disabled on the 815, but it can be fixed. I thought that the V710 was completely replaced by the 815, but I could be wrong. I got the phones for the Bluetooth capability, and am not disappointed by it. Bluetooth headsets rock. |
I got a cheapass Kyocera and I dont have bluetooth on it. wish I did |
Can you do that if you don't get the unlimited text/pictures plan? |
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free phone if you are swiching carriers this is the way to go. but you have to wait 90 to 180 days to get all of your money. |
I don't think so, that additional package allows you to do the e-mail. I think there is a way to get the files on there but you will need some sort of software and an interface. |
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Let me start by saying that I work for Verizon Wireless not in sales but in corporate (full disclosure) With that said I have the LG8100 and like it a lot. My wife has had the LG 9800 for two weeks and I just had to have it replaced due to software issues. Just so you know anolog is being phased out so if you are going to keep a phone fore three years you may want to go with a digital phone. As far as deals go what you see on the website is what you are going to pay if you go to a Verizon Wireless store. If you are a member of a union you may want to ask if they have a discount. One thing you can do is go to a Verizon Wireless Authorized Retailer. This would be a store that sells Verizon Wireless phones like you would see in a Mall kiosk. They have more flexability with there prices and you may find a better deal on the price of the phone. Good luck. |