Phone suggestions

**Vanquished** · September 29th, 2008

My Friend is looking for a good phone for under 200 dollars new without a contract (basically off ebay). Anybody have any suggestions, He wants something as close to the 8925 as possible, though I told him that he couldn't find that phone new for near 200...

Basically anything "cool" with productivity, and as far from the razr as possible.

Thanks,
Jack

**LordOfLA** · September 29th, 2008

anything by HTC

I'll probably repace my iphone with an HTC device on windows mobile 7 or a google android device around december next year when my iphone contract expires

**Johnny** · September 29th, 2008

A blackberry maybe ?

**Vanquished** · September 29th, 2008

Originally Posted by Johnny

A blackberry maybe ?

Blackberry is probably out. I'll check with him, but I think he wants something more fun. I know HTC is great but they're expensive, even my 8525 on ebay would be over 200 dollars...
Im trying to find him a cheap unlocked touch as of now, but any other suggestions would be great still.

**Aprox** · September 29th, 2008

BlackJack 1 or 2, depending on the price.

**gonaads** · September 29th, 2008

Google G1 Andriod phone (made by HTC)

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331007,00.asp

http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html

Not sure if you can get it without a plan though.

**tdinc** · September 29th, 2008

I agree with gonaads,

Google G1 Android. the next best thing

**Johnny** · September 29th, 2008

That 8925 is a nice phone ...

Temperal · September 29th, 2008

Unfortunately the Tmobile G1 is running $200 as an upgrade for existing customers who are 22 months into their contract and are willing to extend 2 more years. Is $300 for customers who are not eligible for an upgrade but are willing to extend their contract for two years. Scheduled to be in preorder customers hands Oct. 22nd.

**madmatt** · September 29th, 2008

Another vote for HTC. I sold my Tilt for $300.00 on eBay (it was about eight months old at the time). I will likely be selling my TyTN II and Touch Dual as well, but I'm looking for far more than $200.00 on these.

I'm up in the air. I want the Touch Pro or Touch HD.

**LordOfLA** · September 29th, 2008

HTC Shift

**indyjones** · September 29th, 2008

I am planning on getting the Sony Xperia X1 when it comes out this week, not that you can get it for the price you have quoted though (without getting a contract).

**Sazar** · September 29th, 2008

iPhone 3G?

**fitz** · September 29th, 2008

saz: not at that price point without a contract..

strjms72 · September 30th, 2008

iphone is too expensive. i chose HTC 8925

**vern** · October 1st, 2008

Isn't there a minimum contract to get the Android-powered phone from T-Mobile?

**Sazar** · October 1st, 2008

I thought it was 2 years.

Temperal · October 1st, 2008

To preorder as an existing customer you have to agree to a two year extension. I ordered one despite some reservations re: the design and features. I will do a review when I get it (10/22).

technomom · December 13th, 2008

Hubs has he HTC Touch and LOVES it. He's able to keep up with work, even on the go. (Review)

I have the Instinct and I like it a lot. I'm pretty sure you could find one on Ebay in your price range. It doesn't run Windows, but it's pretty darned cool! You can see my review of it here: Samsung Instinct for Sprint

**Johnny** · December 13th, 2008

I still want a blackberry...

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Vanquished B's logo for a game! Joined: January 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,840 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 1816 Power: 144	Phone suggestions My Friend is looking for a good phone for under 200 dollars new without a contract (basically off ebay). Anybody have any suggestions, He wants something as close to the 8925 as possible, though I told him that he couldn't find that phone new for near 200... Basically anything "cool" with productivity, and as far from the razr as possible. Thanks, Jack Phenom II X4 955 BE \| 12GB DDR3 1600mhz \| Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 \| ATI Radeon 5770 CrossfireX \|Windows Awesome (I Mean... Windows 7 Ultimate!) OSNN - The Best Place to Stay on the Internet! Watch Improv-A-Ganza!

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LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,031 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 213	Re: Phone suggestions anything by HTC I'll probably repace my iphone with an HTC device on windows mobile 7 or a google android device around december next year when my iphone contract expires If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Phone suggestions A blackberry maybe ? Paul Reed Smith.

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Vanquished B's logo for a game! Joined: January 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,840 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 1816 Power: 144	Re: Phone suggestions Originally Posted by Johnny A blackberry maybe ? Blackberry is probably out. I'll check with him, but I think he wants something more fun. I know HTC is great but they're expensive, even my 8525 on ebay would be over 200 dollars... Im trying to find him a cheap unlocked touch as of now, but any other suggestions would be great still. Phenom II X4 955 BE \| 12GB DDR3 1600mhz \| Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 \| ATI Radeon 5770 CrossfireX \|Windows Awesome (I Mean... Windows 7 Ultimate!) OSNN - The Best Place to Stay on the Internet! Watch Improv-A-Ganza!

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Aprox OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: August 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 2036 Power: 142	Re: Phone suggestions BlackJack 1 or 2, depending on the price.

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gonaads Beware the G-Man Joined: March 2002 Location: XP-erience, NTFS, OSNN, Bay Area, California Posts: 18,474 Reputation: 4070 Power: 348	Re: Phone suggestions Google G1 Andriod phone (made by HTC) http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331007,00.asp http://www.htc.com/www/product/g1/overview.html Not sure if you can get it without a plan though. *"I play violent video games, I could snap at any second."*

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tdinc █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: December 2003 Location: Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN Posts: 3,507 Blog Entries: 19 Reputation: 2905 Power: 168	Re: Phone suggestions I agree with gonaads, Google G1 Android. the next best thing

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Phone suggestions That 8925 is a nice phone ... Paul Reed Smith.

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Temperal OSNN Junior Addict Joined: May 2004 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 47 Reputation: 20 Power: 98	Re: Phone suggestions Unfortunately the Tmobile G1 is running $200 as an upgrade for existing customers who are 22 months into their contract and are willing to extend 2 more years. Is $300 for customers who are not eligible for an upgrade but are willing to extend their contract for two years. Scheduled to be in preorder customers hands Oct. 22nd.

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	Re: Phone suggestions Another vote for HTC. I sold my Tilt for $300.00 on eBay (it was about eight months old at the time). I will likely be selling my TyTN II and Touch Dual as well, but I'm looking for far more than $200.00 on these. I'm up in the air. I want the Touch Pro or Touch HD.

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LordOfLA Godlike! Joined: February 2004 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,031 Blog Entries: 5 Reputation: 4137 Power: 213	Re: Phone suggestions HTC Shift If HK-47 and GLaDOS had a child, the character they create would cause the video game world to overdose on awesome. -sheridanmovieguy: Dragon age forum user.

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indyjones OSNN.net Adventurer Joined: November 2002 Location: England Posts: 1,567 Reputation: 330 Power: 135	Re: Phone suggestions I am planning on getting the Sony Xperia X1 when it comes out this week, not that you can get it for the price you have quoted though (without getting a contract). Intel Q9450 , Asus Rampage Formula X48, 4Gig Corsair Dominator 8500 @ 1066mhz, Lianli case, Logitech G15 & MX1000. Gigabyte 9800GTX, Pioneer DVDRW, Intel SSD, Zalman 9700, MS ForceFeedBack 2, Dell 2005FPW, Xbox360 Adapter, VISTA X64 Ultimate/ Win7 Ultimate

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Temperal OSNN Junior Addict Joined: May 2004 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 47 Reputation: 20 Power: 98	Re: Phone suggestions To preorder as an existing customer you have to agree to a two year extension. I ordered one despite some reservations re: the design and features. I will do a review when I get it (10/22).

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technomom Techno Mom Joined: December 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 37 Reputation: 60 Power: 43	Re: Phone suggestions Hubs has he HTC Touch and LOVES it. He's able to keep up with work, even on the go. (Review) I have the Instinct and I like it a lot. I'm pretty sure you could find one on Ebay in your price range. It doesn't run Windows, but it's pretty darned cool! You can see my review of it here: Samsung Instinct for Sprint

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Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,869 Reputation: 2369 Power: 173	Re: Phone suggestions I still want a blackberry... Paul Reed Smith.