Looking to replace my stolen w600i (RIP ), and I've been heavily eying the w610i, as an AT&T customer in the SD area. I did, however, come across the s500i, and it looks great. I did the comparison tool on SE, but seem very little noticeable difference. Now, having used the w600i for over a year, I got very used to having a slider/rotating type phone, but aside from that I'm totally open to change. In a perfect world where I had enough money to purchase whatever I wanted, I'd jump on the w580i in a heartbeat, but the $350-400 price tag (I'm assuming it'll go that high) is a bit much for me to justify on a phone at the moment, so I'm settling more for the $250 price range.
In terms of needs, I have none in particular.. I just wanted a phone with the ability to play MP3 ringtones (check on both phones), text message (I guess in this case it'd come down to whatever had a more "intuitive" keypad that allows for ease of text messaging), bluetooth, and a sturdy build. Now, I've heard of the s500i's key durability issues, but I'd be sure to get one created after week 27.
Anyone have experience with or know both of these phones? Which would you recommend and why?! Thanks in advance!
In terms of needs, I have none in particular.. I just wanted a phone with the ability to play MP3 ringtones (check on both phones), text message (I guess in this case it'd come down to whatever had a more "intuitive" keypad that allows for ease of text messaging), bluetooth, and a sturdy build. Now, I've heard of the s500i's key durability issues, but I'd be sure to get one created after week 27.
Anyone have experience with or know both of these phones? Which would you recommend and why?! Thanks in advance!