Need a new phone..im an idiot

BellasBmw · 03-22-2006, 03:20 AM

I had a bottle of water inside my bag at school and it opened up and ruined my phone .I currently have the LG 6100 from verizon. I am due for an upgrade anyway. Which i believe is $100 off any phone. Or free if its less than $100. I am planning to go tomorrow.. Should i go to verizon or does anyone have the hookup. Whats a good phone to get, i text alot, and it must be with verizon. I dont have bluetooth in the car, so but itd be nice to have, so im flexible on that. Thanks! Need to know asap.

Edit: I could actually go outside verizon since my 2 yr is up. Do you recommend anoher carrier besides them?

shimshimhada · 03-22-2006, 03:24 AM

So, THAT'S the reason why you need a new phone.

puck724 · 03-22-2006, 03:26 AM

im with tmobile. i like em.

BellasBmw · 03-22-2006, 03:30 AM

I think i need to stay with verizon cause of the discount towards a new phone .Whereas if i switched, i gotta buy the phone flat out with a contract. So if a phone at verizon is $199, i get $50 mail in rebate, and $100 off. If i go to tmobile, they phone is $149 with a contract

puck724 · 03-22-2006, 03:38 AM

they might have deals and such...not sure though...lol..youll figure someting out...

magmd · 03-22-2006, 04:13 AM

Contact you NY/NJ buddies...ask which carrier has good coverage there....since you will be relocating. Would suck if you go sign up with a carrier that is terrible in your new area.

I have Cingular..never had any issues. Had great coverage when I lived in Boston, and coverage is still awesome here in LA.

Good luck!

bavarian19 · 03-22-2006, 06:24 AM

razr or v815

I have the 815 and love it...

BitStream · 03-22-2006, 07:39 AM

if your coming to NY/NJ for school you get pretty good coverage with every carrier.

nextel is the only one that's iffy, but I'm sure it's improved some since sprint took over.

i have found verizon to be the best imo.

Oz · 03-22-2006, 08:29 AM

Cingular is pretty good at NY/NJ. I get full reception everywhere..I was getting no reception in my town with Verizon so I switched..Plus GSM phones are better nowadays IMO

You can signup with Cingular and get a nice phone for 100-150 with contract (depends on the deal) You can also get a cheap phone for like 20-50 bucks if you wish. I'm sure you still have to spend the same money on a Verizon phone because they usually take off 100 from the retail price which is usually 300+ for good phones.

Daytona_John · 03-22-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

I had a bottle of water inside my bag at school and it opened up and ruined my phone .I currently have the LG 6100 from verizon. I am due for an upgrade anyway. Which i believe is $100 off any phone. Or free if its less than $100. I am planning to go tomorrow.. Should i go to verizon or does anyone have the hookup. Whats a good phone to get, i text alot, and it must be with verizon. I dont have bluetooth in the car, so but itd be nice to have, so im flexible on that. Thanks! Need to know asap.

Edit: I could actually go outside verizon since my 2 yr is up. Do you recommend anoher carrier besides them?

Don't feel too badly Bella...I remember getting out of the pool a couple of summers ago, and seeing something shinny at the bottom....jumped back in and it was my phone...I had forgotten to take it out of the pocket of my swimming trunks before jumping in....

Where you're moving, signal won't be a problem. Verizon has the best reputation for coverage, but I've been with T-Mobile for a couple of years now...you get more minutes with them than any other carrier for the money. :rocks:

Coverage has never been an issue either.

As for the phone, I'm still using the Motorola Razr, which I guess is getting a little long in the tooth, but is darn fine phone...love the form factor. I believe they make a version for every carrier.

red_wagen · 03-22-2006, 10:45 AM

I got Tmo just recently and it's great. I got the phone from one of the sponsors on E46fanatics. Great deal too. PM me if you need more info.

BellasBmw · 03-22-2006, 11:01 AM

Im going back and forth btwn t mobile and verizon. Ive heard ppl say that t mobile cuts out..etc. I know verizon has good service, ive been with them for 2 years, but they are expensive when it comes to plans. Hmm.. which one to go with... T mobile is alright in nj/ny?

Explorer3253 · 03-22-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

I think i need to stay with verizon cause of the discount towards a new phone .Whereas if i switched, i gotta buy the phone flat out with a contract. So if a phone at verizon is $199, i get $50 mail in rebate, and $100 off. If i go to tmobile, they phone is $149 with a contract

stick with verizon..especially since you are coming to the east coast..must better service then others....and plus..U'RE IN!

Explorer3253 · 03-22-2006, 12:14 PM

oh yeah..and stay clear from cingular..they've been known to cause problems amongst people in relationships ..haha...heck..it sure made mine go down hill!!

donger274 · 03-22-2006, 12:19 PM

SLVR with itunes

such a nice phone.. e90 of phones

i loved sprint but now im on tmobiles leash

red_wagen · 03-22-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

Im going back and forth btwn t mobile and verizon. Ive heard ppl say that t mobile cuts out..etc. I know verizon has good service, ive been with them for 2 years, but they are expensive when it comes to plans. Hmm.. which one to go with... T mobile is alright in nj/ny?

Yep. It's great. Like someone said, if you're anywhere near any metropolitan area (and the whole northeast is) then you're good. Verizon I heard is very good but yeah, their plans are expensive plus gsm phones are cooler looking

325 Baller · 03-22-2006, 12:53 PM

if you text message alot and are debating between TMO and Verizon, id go for TMO, i have the sidekick II and its great, you can find some good deals online, for instance i got my for free with 2 year contract agreement. You pay $100 for the phone and after like 2 billing cycles you get the 100 back. so a $400 for 100 bucks is a good deal IMO

GoRomeo · 03-22-2006, 12:59 PM

I just pm you

BMW F22 · 03-22-2006, 01:24 PM

I switched to Cingular from VZ. I like both of them. I dont like any other carrier.

nabutes · 03-22-2006, 01:34 PM

T MOBILE BLOWS in the NJ/NY area....TRUST me on that...

Verizon is the best service you could get out here (and this is coming from a longtime cingular GSM user). Also, with New Every Two, you can get the Razr for free.

Sounds like a no brainer to me...

325 Baller · 03-22-2006, 02:10 PM

O sorry for the bad info then, TMO is great in south fla.

Squawks · 03-22-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nabutes

Also, with New Every Two

Hold on - are you saying every two years you get a new phone (with a new contract)?

EDIT: n/m I checked - only valid for phones valued at a maximum of $100...if you want a more expensive phone they'll credit you back $100. Nothing fancy but I guess that's ok.

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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 335 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Need a new phone..im an idiot I had a bottle of water inside my bag at school and it opened up and ruined my phone .I currently have the LG 6100 from verizon. I am due for an upgrade anyway. Which i believe is $100 off any phone. Or free if its less than $100. I am planning to go tomorrow.. Should i go to verizon or does anyone have the hookup. Whats a good phone to get, i text alot, and it must be with verizon. I dont have bluetooth in the car, so but itd be nice to have, so im flexible on that. Thanks! Need to know asap. Edit: I could actually go outside verizon since my 2 yr is up. Do you recommend anoher carrier besides them? __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 491 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	So, THAT'S the reason why you need a new phone.
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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 335 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I think i need to stay with verizon cause of the discount towards a new phone .Whereas if i switched, i gotta buy the phone flat out with a contract. So if a phone at verizon is $199, i get $50 mail in rebate, and $100 off. If i go to tmobile, they phone is $149 with a contract __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 101 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	they might have deals and such...not sure though...lol..youll figure someting out... __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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magmd Major General 165 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Contact you NY/NJ buddies...ask which carrier has good coverage there....since you will be relocating. Would suck if you go sign up with a carrier that is terrible in your new area. I have Cingular..never had any issues. Had great coverage when I lived in Boston, and coverage is still awesome here in LA. Good luck! __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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bavarian19 General 547 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	razr or v815 I have the 815 and love it...
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BitStream First Lieutenant 40 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey, US iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	if your coming to NY/NJ for school you get pretty good coverage with every carrier. nextel is the only one that's iffy, but I'm sure it's improved some since sprint took over. i have found verizon to be the best imo.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Cingular is pretty good at NY/NJ. I get full reception everywhere..I was getting no reception in my town with Verizon so I switched..Plus GSM phones are better nowadays IMO You can signup with Cingular and get a nice phone for 100-150 with contract (depends on the deal) You can also get a cheap phone for like 20-50 bucks if you wish. I'm sure you still have to spend the same money on a Verizon phone because they usually take off 100 from the retail price which is usually 300+ for good phones. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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red_wagen Private First Class 16 Rep 107 Posts Drives: with a grin... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	I got Tmo just recently and it's great. I got the phone from one of the sponsors on E46fanatics. Great deal too. PM me if you need more info. __________________ -Jay
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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 335 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Im going back and forth btwn t mobile and verizon. Ive heard ppl say that t mobile cuts out..etc. I know verizon has good service, ive been with them for 2 years, but they are expensive when it comes to plans. Hmm.. which one to go with... T mobile is alright in nj/ny? __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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Explorer3253 Lieutenant 64 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2014 f32 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (4)	oh yeah..and stay clear from cingular..they've been known to cause problems amongst people in relationships ..haha...heck..it sure made mine go down hill!! __________________ '06 325Xi - Jet Black - SOLD, '08 328Xi - Jet Black, Coral, 6spd - SOLD, '07 328Xi - Jet Black, SOLD, '11 328Xi, Deep Sea Blue, Oyster/Black - SOLD '14 428XI, Alpine White, Coral, MSport, Auto, Premium, Tech, Heated Seats/Steering, Drivers Ass, Drivers+ - On Order for ED
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donger274 Private 3 Rep 53 Posts Drives: honda Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	SLVR with itunes such a nice phone.. e90 of phones i loved sprint but now im on tmobiles leash
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325 Baller Colonel 280 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	if you text message alot and are debating between TMO and Verizon, id go for TMO, i have the sidekick II and its great, you can find some good deals online, for instance i got my for free with 2 year contract agreement. You pay $100 for the phone and after like 2 billing cycles you get the 100 back. so a $400 for 100 bucks is a good deal IMO __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1259 Rep 4,169 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I just pm you
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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I switched to Cingular from VZ. I like both of them. I dont like any other carrier.
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nabutes career student 11 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ >> VA/DC iTrader: (0)	T MOBILE BLOWS in the NJ/NY area....TRUST me on that... Verizon is the best service you could get out here (and this is coming from a longtime cingular GSM user). Also, with New Every Two, you can get the Razr for free. Sounds like a no brainer to me...
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325 Baller Colonel 280 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	O sorry for the bad info then, TMO is great in south fla. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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