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Andy · 10-02-2005, 4:13 PM

Hey everybody,

I might be looking to get a cheap, unlocked Quad Band phone off Ebay or somehwere...maybe; I'm not sure yet. What would, in your opinon, be a cheap Quad Band phone that works well? I'm not going to be using it much other than testing coverage here and using it when my family or I are overseas in Europe.

Thanks, GSM'ers

Andy

Jay2TheRescue · 10-02-2005, 5:09 PM

Wasn't Motorola's GSM version of the V60 quadband? They seemed to be pretty cheap last time I checked Ebay. The V60 was quite a rugged and dependable phone design, definately something to consider.

xikle · 10-02-2005, 6:52 PM

V60 was tri-band (900/1800/1900). Some versions of the v180 are quad-band. Depends on your definition of cheap, but you could look for a used v400 or v600, they might be cheap.

Airb330 · 10-02-2005, 8:55 PM

I think the v400 will be the best phone for the money.

xikle · 10-02-2005, 9:07 PM

Especially if you get one with the engineering flex on it.

Andy · 10-02-2005, 11:26 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, guys, keep in mind, I won't use the phone a lot. I might use it a few times a year to test GSM coverage around town, and on my travels to Europe. I will look into the v400/600, Thanks guys!

~~RJB~~ · 10-03-2005, 12:23 AM

v400...............

Jay2TheRescue · 10-03-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xikle

V60 was tri-band (900/1800/1900). Some versions of the v180 are quad-band. Depends on your definition of cheap, but you could look for a used v400 or v600, they might be cheap.

I looked on Ebay, the V600's seem to be going for just as much as the newer V551's. BTW, does anyone know if the V600 supports .mp3 ringtones? I've been looking for a backup phone as well.

Airb330 · 10-03-2005, 2:42 PM

The v400 and v600 support mp3 ringtones. The v400 gets better reception overall than the v600 and is usually much cheaper on ebay. That's why I suggest it. I was very happy with my v400.

Jay2TheRescue · 10-03-2005, 3:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airb330

The v400 and v600 support mp3 ringtones. The v400 gets better reception overall than the v600 and is usually much cheaper on ebay. That's why I suggest it. I was very happy with my v400.

But the V400 doesn't have Bluetooth, right? I shouldn't be fanatical over a spare phone, but I love my bluetooth... I should just fork over the cash for an extra V551.

ZaphodB · 10-03-2005, 7:42 PM

Moving this to the General section, where it belongs...

Andy · 10-04-2005, 6:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZaphodB

Moving this to the General section, where it belongs...

Sorry, Zap, My Bad.

ShoresGuy · 10-09-2005, 9:19 AM

Andy's bad yeah so bad

, j/k. If you're not able to get the V400/V600, try for the V500/V525. These were the European versions to the V400.

Andy · 10-09-2005, 12:12 PM

Thanks Shoresguy, welcome back by the way! I'm still looking around for what to do. Can't decide, lol.

Gamer03 · 10-09-2005, 2:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy84094

Thanks Shoresguy, welcome back by the way! I'm still looking around for what to do. Can't decide, lol.

Well when you do decide Andy, let us know.

topdoc · 10-11-2005, 7:04 PM

Don't know if there is a Best Buy or HH Greg, or I'm sure other stores around you but here in ATL you can go to Best Buy and some of the other ones and for $99 and a 1 year agreement you can get the RAZR. I wouldn't be without mine. I watched WAY before we got them when they were selling them in Europe. Out of all the phones I'v had I like this up there with the best. (I also like my old Motorola StarTac but.....

It is a great phone. Even PC Mag rates it tops. Try it and if you don't like it you got 30 days. I usually carry mine in my shirt pocket. I also use the bluetooth. I use the Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Wireless Headset. You can look on line for discounts. Cingular usually sells them for $99. I just think it's the best of them. I get better quality then a land line. NEver even had a problem with people hearing me even in a car. (of course, you leave the windows down?
Nothing works good.

Andy · 10-11-2005, 7:43 PM

Thanks for your reply, topdoc, and welcome to the forums!

That would be a good idea, but Cingular is so horrible in my area that I will not even think about giving them my business until they get their acts together. Great idea, though

WiggyFife · 10-12-2005, 1:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy84094

Thanks for your reply, topdoc, and welcome to the forums!

That would be a good idea, but Cingular is so horrible in my area that I will not even think about giving them my business until they get their acts together. Great idea, though

amen to that, Andy!!!

topdoc · 10-13-2005, 10:56 PM

Understand that. They should have all the ATT towers in their system now. Don't know where you're at. I'm in the ATL. On top of that, the RAZR has the best reception of all the phones. Motorola built the antenna into the whole phone. When I got mine I had 5 special; spots I couldn't pick up even after the tower conversion but with the Razr it works. Remeber, you always got a 30 day test. That way you can try the different companies. (if they have the same option.) I saw a spot on line where it was free w/ 2yr but skipped the site. ecom or something. Somewhere I saw it for $39.

Andy · 10-14-2005, 6:23 PM

I'm in Salt Lake City, Utah, and don't worry, I don't even need to try Cingular for one day to know that they are not for me. Thanks for the reply, though, I appreciate it. Check out this thread if you get a chance:
http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/sh...ad.php?t=11181 (Cingular is messed up here)

Gideon H · 10-17-2005, 3:30 PM

A good backup I have is my Motorola V188 I got from T-Mobile. Its a simple little color flip phone without a camera or bluetooth or anything, good for the purpose of backing-up from America to Europe. Not a bad design, either. T-Mobile actually paid me to get it, free plus $35 mail-in rebate. But I don't think you are looking to sign a new contract, right? A good place to get GSM phones at a REALLY good price is www.plemix.com. You can even use PayPal there now!

10-02-2005, 4:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-02-2005, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,285 Phone(s): HTC 6900 Touch, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Images: 130	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? Thanks for the suggestions, guys, keep in mind, I won't use the phone a lot. I might use it a few times a year to test GSM coverage around town, and on my travels to Europe. I will look into the v400/600, Thanks guys!

10-03-2005, 12:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
~~RJB~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 35 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Images: 69	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? v400...............

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Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,285 Phone(s): HTC 6900 Touch, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Images: 130	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? Thanks Shoresguy, welcome back by the way! I'm still looking around for what to do. Can't decide, lol.

10-11-2005, 7:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
topdoc Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATL Georgia Posts: 5 Phone(s): Black V3 RAZR Provider(s): Cingular Devices: Blackberry, just about everything Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? Don't know if there is a Best Buy or HH Greg, or I'm sure other stores around you but here in ATL you can go to Best Buy and some of the other ones and for $99 and a 1 year agreement you can get the RAZR. I wouldn't be without mine. I watched WAY before we got them when they were selling them in Europe. Out of all the phones I'v had I like this up there with the best. (I also like my old Motorola StarTac but..... It is a great phone. Even PC Mag rates it tops. Try it and if you don't like it you got 30 days. I usually carry mine in my shirt pocket. I also use the bluetooth. I use the Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Wireless Headset. You can look on line for discounts. Cingular usually sells them for $99. I just think it's the best of them. I get better quality then a land line. NEver even had a problem with people hearing me even in a car. (of course, you leave the windows down? Nothing works good.

10-11-2005, 7:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,285 Phone(s): HTC 6900 Touch, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Images: 130	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? Thanks for your reply, topdoc, and welcome to the forums! That would be a good idea, but Cingular is so horrible in my area that I will not even think about giving them my business until they get their acts together. Great idea, though

10-13-2005, 10:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
topdoc Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATL Georgia Posts: 5 Phone(s): Black V3 RAZR Provider(s): Cingular Devices: Blackberry, just about everything Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? Understand that. They should have all the ATT towers in their system now. Don't know where you're at. I'm in the ATL. On top of that, the RAZR has the best reception of all the phones. Motorola built the antenna into the whole phone. When I got mine I had 5 special; spots I couldn't pick up even after the tower conversion but with the Razr it works. Remeber, you always got a 30 day test. That way you can try the different companies. (if they have the same option.) I saw a spot on line where it was free w/ 2yr but skipped the site. ecom or something. Somewhere I saw it for $39.

10-14-2005, 6:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,285 Phone(s): HTC 6900 Touch, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Images: 130	Re: What would be cheap, but good Quad-Band GSM phone? I'm in Salt Lake City, Utah, and don't worry, I don't even need to try Cingular for one day to know that they are not for me. Thanks for the reply, though, I appreciate it. Check out this thread if you get a chance: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/sh...ad.php?t=11181 (Cingular is messed up here)

10-17-2005, 3:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
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