Need a New and Futureproof Phone

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monsterjamp

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Hey guys, I am new to this forum, but I've been dwelling for a while. I am currently in the market for a new phone that is quadband and that would also work in Europe. I reside in Ontario, Canada, but will be going to Europe for all of next summer so I need something futureproof. I have roughly 300 bucks to spend, give or take. It has to be something unlocked, brand new and rugged. Camera is a plus and all those other bonuses are pluses, but aren't musts. Reception is also an important one. Sorry if this post is too brief but if I missed anything, let me know. Thanks alot guys and cheers!
 
what provider? if its a GSM provider (cingular, att, t-mobile, rogers, fido) then i would get one of the following:

Sony Ericsson W600

Motorola V series (ex. V551 or V635) , MPX220, or RAZR

Sharp GX30

i personally recomend for you the Motorola MPX220 or RAZR. both came out about the same time but the MPX220 looks simpler, but has Windows Mobile and a 1.3mp camera and has a memory card slot. whereas the RAZR has better looks and a larger screen, but a crap vga camera and no expandable memory. both are pretty good prices now...
 
The provider I would use would be Rogers. Yeah I checked the mpx 220 and it looks like a pretty sweet phone. The razr is good and all but I see it overplayed as so many people have them. What are your thoughts about the Motorola L7 SLVR?? and are there any good nokias out there that match my price range. Thanks for the reply dude and cheers!
 
Yeah but the thing is that the MPx220 has so-so battery life...ok reception and...crap and i mean really crap cam (worst then VGA's if you see the pics on GSMARENA's review) My V620 VGA Cam takes alot better quality pics. MPx220 is in GENERAL a POS phone. Buy at your own risk. The Mpx200 I use to have is also garbage. (I dont know why I even buy it at the first plce) This is just a warning...looks can be decieving...keep that in mind. And by the way I recommend the V635....Its one of the best MOTO available. Great cam same PIXELS as Mpx220 but WAAAYYY better quality,has a MP3 Player, 262K Color Screen,and expandable Memory. Highly recommend this phone.
 
EXELLENT...I usually get all 5 bars. Trust me go with the v635. You wont be disappointed. You will be a much more happier person with the V635 then the Mpx220
 
No problem man. Well the V635 is a clam shell and the slvr is a slim bar phone. Its all up to you about the style you want. The L7 also has ITUNES...well some of them (like the CINGULAR verion) and I heard it also has glass screen? Hmmm I might be wrong. Not sure about that one. Main diffrence is the style battery life (L7 is better but not by too much) and the L7 has VGA cam while the v635 has a 1.2MP Cam...Everything else is about the same. Here is a COMPARISON. Even though I dont own a L7. I think its looks really sexy
 
I'll say the W600i is better then the both the v635 and most MOTO's but it doesn't have the expandable memory. It has a huge built in memory though (256MB) I dont really like the looks of the w600i. Its alright. I guess if you willing to spend about $80 more for that phone then go for it.
 
may i suggest the sharp 903.. it has the best cam.. the best screen.. truly a wow factor phone!.. i don?t c ny phone companies coming out w/ a phone like that in the near future!..

i don?t know if 850 is important to or not.. but i can say this.. i am on fido and the darn thing get me 3 bars when i am in the deepest corners of square 1!!
 
lol..no the sharp 903 is a bit too pricey. Is there something similar to an mpx220 but...better? lol. The w600i i saw on ebay for 280ish (canadian) to buy and it looks quite appealing feature-wise. Any more thoughts on what quad band phone could be recommended for 300 (canadian) smackers?
 
Panasonic VS6 or Panasonic MX7. Has a 16Million Color Screen (95% of todays phone dont have this good of screen) and also has a 2MP Cam
 
So far my main pics include: Motorola V635i, SE w600i, Motorola L7 SLVR. Any other recommendations? Much appreciated =). Are there any "good" smartphones for 300 dollar (canadian) range? Any good Nokia quadband phones for 300ish. Thx again guys, and cheers.
 
W600i and the v635 is your best bet for that price range (I will just go for the w600i even though it doesn't have expandable, 256MB is plenty [for me it is LOL])
 
i wouldnt get the L7..honest..i went to moto service todae and i saw L6 and L7 n they are just launched here...W550/W600 would be a good choice.difference being EDGE in W600..however u did stated futureproof...y not fork a little more get a UMTS fone?..if u think UMTS wouldnt be in the future then i guess W550/W600 would be good choice
 
What is this "UMTS" phone. Can any one give me details as to what that is. Appreciate it. You guys rock! ( What are some models and are they quadband phones that will work on gsm 850 here in Ontario and work elsewhere solidly in europe). I dont mind to shell SOME extra bucks.
 
i dont think the SLVR is quad band or the W600... correct me if im wrong, but the only quadband phone mentioned lately has been the V635 (which is nice and i believe you should get it).

and lol @ the guy that suggested the 903... haha talk about way off...

and UMTS is also known as 3G. it is a service not currently avalible in North America but it allows video calling.
 
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