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JFB · 10-10-2007, 6:30 PM

CONTEST!

It has been quite a while since we had a contest so let's make this a big one.

I couldn't decide whether to call this contest
The Webmaster Needs a New Phone Contest
or
The Wisdom of Crowds Contest.

I need a new phone bad and I'm going to leave the selection entirely up to the WA community.
You guys can stick it to me with the worst crap phone out there or the nicest smartphone available. (w/ some small exceptions; see the rules below.)

So how is this a contest?
Any WA member with more than 10 on-topics posts is eligible for two entries in this contest. The winner will be chosen at random from those entered.

How do you enter?
#1 Post in this thread with your suggestion for which phone I should buy.
#2 Vote in the poll for the final selection.
(If you only do one of the above you get only one entry. Once the poll starts #1 is closed.)

Prizes:
1st: $250 gift certificate/card for Amazon.com
2nd: $100 gift certificate/card for Amazon.com
3rd: $50 gift certificate/card for Amazon.com
4th: Choice of any available WA shirt
5th: Choice of any available WA shirt

When does it end?
I don't know yet. Let's see how it goes, but it won't run for more than 60 days...I'm hurtin' bad for a new phone.

Some more Rules:

The selected phone can not cost more than $1000. (so no Vertu).
No iPhone...cause I just don't want one.
Phone has to be for a tier 1 carrier, you can specify which one or not in your suggestion.
Sorry, no substitutions on the prizes.
Everyone except administrators is eligible for this contest.

That's pretty much it. The contest starts NOW in this thread.

Tell me what phone to get...it is entirely up to the WA community.

I'll answer questions about the contest, but I won't offer any input on the phone choice.

Gamer03 · 10-10-2007, 7:12 PM

Carrier: Sprint
Phone: HTC Mogul
Reason: I would recommend this device due to EVDO (upgradable to EVDO Rev. A), Windows Mobile 6, and 2.0 Megapixel Camera. I also see that you have a Sirius portable player and you could install the Sirius WM5 player to listen to your subscription. Also, the reception on the Mogul is awesome.

rallykid · 10-10-2007, 7:19 PM

If you are sticking with Sprint I would say the Mogul for all of the reasons Gamer03 mentioned above with WM6 plus reliablility. I am a Sprint tech and I never see problems that aren't user caused with these. The advantage of the Mogul is that you also get the full QWERTY keyboard which I find great to use and lightyears beyond the 6700 or other QWERTY models like the ENV.

~~RJB~~ · 10-10-2007, 11:47 PM

I would say go with the Razr 2 on what ever carrier you decide if you stay with Sprint this would be a good choice. It is thin fits in the pocket well can take a beating.

Jay2TheRescue · 10-11-2007, 12:13 AM

If you stay with Sprint I suggest the Razr 2.

-Jay

Jay2TheRescue · 10-11-2007, 12:18 AM

The phone I think you really should get is the HTC Tilt with ATT service (You said we can switch your carrier on you)

I went to the store today and I was genuinely impressed with the Tilt. It comes with GPS software, but is also capable of running TOM TOM, or any other GPS application. It was nice and comfortable to hold, and the tilt mechanisim seemed pretty solid. The more I look the more I want the Tilt. In the previous post I suggested the Razr 2. This is also a phone that I am personally considering.

-Jay

RadioRaiders · 10-11-2007, 3:53 AM

Man, after a quick look at a few US operators web sites, they don't give you much of a selection

I thought America was all about freedom?

Anyway, if I was forced to choose something from their meager selection, I'd probably go with the (3G) Motorola V3xx:

MOTORAZR V3xx Cell Phone - Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular

...altho it doesn't have 900Mhz GSM, so that's -1 point if you plan to travel abroad

.

I'd really reccomend my SonyEricsson W810 since it's quad-band, but I don't see it on AT&T's list

W810i_-_Specifications - - Mobile phone - Sony Ericsson

Ironwalt · 10-11-2007, 9:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJB

I would say go with the Razr 2 on what ever carrier you decide if you stay with Sprint this would be a good choice. It is thin fits in the pocket well can take a beating.

I'm with RJB. razr2 is a good choice.

Fire14 · 10-11-2007, 10:37 AM

If you are looking at other carriers, I woud recommend AT&T since they are very good here in NJ and a Palm Treo 750 or a BlackJack are my suggestions.
I hear the 750 is a good phone or if you prefer then a BB would be another good selection.

It depends I guess on what you plan on doing with the phone & if you can use MS office applications then a WM based phone would be a nice benefit. If it's strickly for calls & sms then I have been happy with my V3xx.

walkguru · 10-11-2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJB

I would say go with the Razr 2 on what ever carrier you decide if you stay with Sprint this would be a good choice. It is thin fits in the pocket well can take a beating.

i agree, the razr 2 is the big brother to the v3xx.

Charlyee · 10-11-2007, 2:28 PM

Joe, if you are looking at at&t , I would highly recommend the Treo 750.

Good luck with your choice.

dmapr · 10-11-2007, 3:58 PM

What: Nokia E-90
Why: So I can get a review of the phone by a trustworthy person

Side-effects: Switching to a GSM carrier

Good luck!

Andy · 10-11-2007, 8:08 PM

I would probably also recommend the RAZR 2 for you if you are planning staying with Sprint. I guess it really comes down to what features you want to have in a phone, but the new RAZR is a very neat device for Sprint. And as to switching carriers- why try to fix something that ain't broken.

nick2588 · 10-12-2007, 3:41 PM

I'll throw my vote for the Razr 2 as well. I completely despise the first Razr, but even I've been eying the reincarnation myself for a short while now. Plus, it will be available for all carriers sooner or later.

Yankees368 · 10-12-2007, 5:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamer03

Carrier: Sprint
Phone: HTC Mogul
Reason: I would recommend this device due to EVDO (upgradable to EVDO Rev. A), Windows Mobile 6, and 2.0 Megapixel Camera. I also see that you have a Sirius portable player and you could install the Sirius WM5 player to listen to your subscription. Also, the reception on the Mogul is awesome.

BINGO...gamers, I could not have said it any better. If you stick with Sprint, the Mogul is the phone for you! It's highly customizable and the functions it serves is just unreal. Therefore, my vote is for the SPRINT MOGUL.

Quint101 · 10-13-2007, 9:31 AM

How about the Blackberry 8830? It's global, it's available on Sprint and Verizon, and it's not 'frilly' like the other phones... (I see that the admin has the old school Samsung A500). Furthermore, I think that the Sprint version is SIM unlocked; so he can use the phone with any GSM carrier while overseas without beiong raked over the coals by Sprint.

~~RJB~~ · 10-13-2007, 11:54 AM

Hopefully we are helping you joe find a good phone.

Gman · 10-13-2007, 1:29 PM

It is a big technology jump from your current phone but the Sprint Mogul may be a great choice for you if you like feature packed phones.
My vote- HTC Mogul

josephd · 10-13-2007, 7:49 PM

If I were a Sprint customer the Mogul would be my choice Joe.

budney · 10-14-2007, 4:59 AM

I would go with the RAZR V9m. It will be a big enough jump in features for a a500 owner to keep you busy for a while. And for me all my Moto phones/devices have had great RF and sound quality.

10-10-2007, 6:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
JFB Administrator Join Date: Jan 1998 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 2,422 Phone(s): Verizon (HTC) VX6800 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Devices: Garmin eTrex Legend, Sirius Starmate Thanks: 20 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Images: 6 My Auctions	CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. CONTEST! It has been quite a while since we had a contest so let's make this a big one. I couldn't decide whether to call this contest The Webmaster Needs a New Phone Contest or The Wisdom of Crowds Contest. I need a new phone bad and I'm going to leave the selection entirely up to the WA community. You guys can stick it to me with the worst crap phone out there or the nicest smartphone available. (w/ some small exceptions; see the rules below.) So how is this a contest? Any WA member with more than 10 on-topics posts is eligible for two entries in this contest. The winner will be chosen at random from those entered. How do you enter? #1 Post in this thread with your suggestion for which phone I should buy. #2 Vote in the poll for the final selection. (If you only do one of the above you get only one entry. Once the poll starts #1 is closed.) Prizes: 1st: $250 gift certificate/card for Amazon.com 2nd: $100 gift certificate/card for Amazon.com 3rd: $50 gift certificate/card for Amazon.com 4th: Choice of any available WA shirt 5th: Choice of any available WA shirt When does it end? I don't know yet. Let's see how it goes, but it won't run for more than 60 days...I'm hurtin' bad for a new phone. Some more Rules: The selected phone can not cost more than $1000. (so no Vertu). No iPhone...cause I just don't want one. Phone has to be for a tier 1 carrier, you can specify which one or not in your suggestion. Sorry, no substitutions on the prizes. Everyone except administrators is eligible for this contest. That's pretty much it. The contest starts NOW in this thread. Tell me what phone to get...it is entirely up to the WA community. I'll answer questions about the contest, but I won't offer any input on the phone choice. __________________ Joe Are you new to WA? Introduce yourself in our Welcome Forum! Find out how to get a FREE WA T-shirt --> HERE Last edited by JFB; 10-12-2007 at 1:05 PM.

10-10-2007, 7:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gamer03 Technology Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Florida Everglades Posts: 8,254 Phone(s): AT&T Tilt (me), AT&T Tilt (Dad), Motorola Razr 2 V9 (mom), Motorola Razr 2 V9 (sis) Provider(s): AT&T (4 lines on a FS plan) Devices: NB;GPS;Sling Pro; iPod 80GB; Kenwood DDX512 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Images: 68	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. Carrier: Sprint Phone: HTC Mogul Reason: I would recommend this device due to EVDO (upgradable to EVDO Rev. A), Windows Mobile 6, and 2.0 Megapixel Camera. I also see that you have a Sirius portable player and you could install the Sirius WM5 player to listen to your subscription. Also, the reception on the Mogul is awesome. __________________ My Video Game Systems (in order of purchase): Sega Genesis > Sega 32x > Sega CD > Sega GameGear > PS1 (died so I upgraded)> PS1 DualShock > PS2 > Xbox > Xbox 360 Premium (died so I upgraded)> Xbox 360 Elite > PS3 80 GB

10-10-2007, 7:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
rallykid New house = No free time Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Davison, Michigan Posts: 1,299 Phone(s): LG 9400, LG LX570 Muziq Provider(s): Verizon, Sprint Devices: 80 Gig iPod, GPS, PDA, Satellite Radio Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. If you are sticking with Sprint I would say the Mogul for all of the reasons Gamer03 mentioned above with WM6 plus reliablility. I am a Sprint tech and I never see problems that aren't user caused with these. The advantage of the Mogul is that you also get the full QWERTY keyboard which I find great to use and lightyears beyond the 6700 or other QWERTY models like the ENV. __________________ You have very successfully added 2 and 2 together and gotten a beaver. You are so far off the mark you have left numbers all together and entered addition with mammals.

10-10-2007, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~RJB~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 35 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Images: 69	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. I would say go with the Razr 2 on what ever carrier you decide if you stay with Sprint this would be a good choice. It is thin fits in the pocket well can take a beating.

10-11-2007, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jay2TheRescue I'm Jay the Dry Cleaner.. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sterling, Virginia Posts: 10,104 Phone(s): Moto V3, A845, HTC Tilt, Moto V551, iPAQ 6515, Western Electric 302, 500, Ericsson Ericaphone Provider(s): AT&Tingular 310-410 Devices: Zune 30gb & way too many BT devices to list Thanks: 24 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts Images: 157	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. If you stay with Sprint I suggest the Razr 2. -Jay __________________ GET A FREE $25 AT&T GIFTCARD WITH ACTIVATION OF NEW AT&T SERVICE FROM ANY DEALER. PM ME FOR DETAILS

10-11-2007, 12:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jay2TheRescue I'm Jay the Dry Cleaner.. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sterling, Virginia Posts: 10,104 Phone(s): Moto V3, A845, HTC Tilt, Moto V551, iPAQ 6515, Western Electric 302, 500, Ericsson Ericaphone Provider(s): AT&Tingular 310-410 Devices: Zune 30gb & way too many BT devices to list Thanks: 24 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts Images: 157	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. The phone I think you really should get is the HTC Tilt with ATT service (You said we can switch your carrier on you) I went to the store today and I was genuinely impressed with the Tilt. It comes with GPS software, but is also capable of running TOM TOM, or any other GPS application. It was nice and comfortable to hold, and the tilt mechanisim seemed pretty solid. The more I look the more I want the Tilt. In the previous post I suggested the Razr 2. This is also a phone that I am personally considering. -Jay __________________ GET A FREE $25 AT&T GIFTCARD WITH ACTIVATION OF NEW AT&T SERVICE FROM ANY DEALER. PM ME FOR DETAILS

10-11-2007, 3:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
RadioRaiders Now with bronze flavor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Undisclosed Posts: 895 Provider(s): GSM / WCDMA Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. Man, after a quick look at a few US operators web sites, they don't give you much of a selection I thought America was all about freedom? Anyway, if I was forced to choose something from their meager selection, I'd probably go with the (3G) Motorola V3xx: MOTORAZR V3xx Cell Phone - Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular ...altho it doesn't have 900Mhz GSM, so that's -1 point if you plan to travel abroad . I'd really reccomend my SonyEricsson W810 since it's quad-band, but I don't see it on AT&T's list W810i_-_Specifications - - Mobile phone - Sony Ericsson

10-11-2007, 10:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fire14 Easy,Cheap & Sleazy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Union County NJ Posts: 8,331 Phone(s): Razr V3xx, enV, Adventure, 6010 Provider(s): AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile ToGo Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 293 My Auctions	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. If you are looking at other carriers, I woud recommend AT&T since they are very good here in NJ and a Palm Treo 750 or a BlackJack are my suggestions. I hear the 750 is a good phone or if you prefer then a BB would be another good selection. It depends I guess on what you plan on doing with the phone & if you can use MS office applications then a WM based phone would be a nice benefit. If it's strickly for calls & sms then I have been happy with my V3xx. __________________ Laugh Uncontrollably... It clears the mind

10-11-2007, 2:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Charlyee Luv My Treo !!!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 5,383 Phone(s): Treo Pro, Nokia 6131, Moto i325 IS Provider(s): at&t/at&t/Nextel Devices: Assorted handheld & installed GPS Thanks: 25 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Images: 167 My Auctions	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. Joe, if you are looking at at&t , I would highly recommend the Treo 750. Good luck with your choice. __________________ "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

10-11-2007, 3:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
dmapr Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,704 Phone(s): Sony Ericsson K850i, Nokia 6131 v5.50, Nokia 6820 v5.30 Provider(s): AT&T Blue; T-Mobile To Go Devices: Palm TX Thanks: 7 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. What: Nokia E-90 Why: So I can get a review of the phone by a trustworthy person Side-effects: Switching to a GSM carrier Good luck!

10-11-2007, 8:08 PM	#13 (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: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. I would probably also recommend the RAZR 2 for you if you are planning staying with Sprint. I guess it really comes down to what features you want to have in a phone, but the new RAZR is a very neat device for Sprint. And as to switching carriers- why try to fix something that ain't broken.

10-12-2007, 3:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
nick2588 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UT Posts: 107 Phone(s): Samsung m510 Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. I'll throw my vote for the Razr 2 as well. I completely despise the first Razr, but even I've been eying the reincarnation myself for a short while now. Plus, it will be available for all carriers sooner or later.

10-13-2007, 9:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
Quint101 Let's go Birds!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,515 Phone(s): BlackBerry Pearl, Motorolas W385, v195s, LG AX4270, SE Z310a Provider(s): Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Alltel, AT&T Devices: Jabra BT8010, Plantronics Pulsar 260 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Images: 36 My Auctions	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. How about the Blackberry 8830? It's global, it's available on Sprint and Verizon, and it's not 'frilly' like the other phones... (I see that the admin has the old school Samsung A500). Furthermore, I think that the Sprint version is SIM unlocked; so he can use the phone with any GSM carrier while overseas without beiong raked over the coals by Sprint. __________________ OMG! I'm a BlackBerry killer!!! I managed to kill my 1st phone ever!

10-13-2007, 11:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
~~RJB~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 35 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Images: 69	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. Hopefully we are helping you joe find a good phone.

10-13-2007, 1:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Gman Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 470 Phone(s): Treo 700P Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 10	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. It is a big technology jump from your current phone but the Sprint Mogul may be a great choice for you if you like feature packed phones. My vote- HTC Mogul

10-14-2007, 3:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
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10-13-2007, 7:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
josephd Tomorrow is another day. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA. Posts: 1,341 Phone(s): SE W580i, SE W810i, Nokia 2610 Provider(s): AT&T Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 1	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. If I were a Sprint customer the Mogul would be my choice Joe.

10-14-2007, 4:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
budney Resident Headbanger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tardville Posts: 4,435 Phone(s): Katana II, HTC Vogue (Touch), Moto Q Provider(s): Sprint Devices: 30GB Zune & 1GB Zen Stone Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Images: 14 My Auctions	Re: CONTEST! The webmaster needs a new phone contest. I would go with the RAZR V9m. It will be a big enough jump in features for a a500 owner to keep you busy for a while. And for me all my Moto phones/devices have had great RF and sound quality. __________________ Thanks Sprint for turning on EV in Bullhead & Laughlin, just hurry it up with Ft. Mohave!!!

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