Sorry for the double post (http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=375170), but since I haven't gotten any reply's, I thought I'd hit a wider audience.

My company is going to pay for the use, as long as i buy the nextel phone. The current one I have is absolute crap. We're talking the type of phone which is in your way whether it's in your pocket, your side clipped etc. Its 4 inches tall to give you an idea.

I'm looking at flip phones, definitely need a screen that lets me know who's calling and can be answered closed as long it's a talkie message (whatever you call it). If any of you have one that you like, could you tell me the model #? Thanks!

12/27/2005 8:08:53 AM

jesus

this is one of those cliche "you could use google" type threads

http://reviews.cnet.com/Cell_phones/4521-6525_7-5021435-10.html

its dated dec 21st so thats not too old either

12/27/2005 8:15:11 AM

get the i730...
they are relatively cheap now that the newer fancier models are out..
but it is all you need
flip phone, screen on the outside even if it isn't opened... small, lightweight

12/27/2005 8:18:39 AM

12/27/2005 10:15:24 AM

My nextel bill was 340$ last month. I was not happy.

12/27/2005 10:16:06 AM

I have the i730 and I've enjoyed it.

12/27/2005 11:17:53 AM

i870 if you want to be baller, 1.3mp cam, transflash/microSD slot, mp3 player, video recorder, "quick flip" button

if your trying to be economical i760. has text messaging, external CID, small size.

12/27/2005 11:36:04 AM

drunknloaded - hehe kinda defeats the point of getting opinions from posters here who have one.

Thanks for phone ideas.

12/27/2005 11:41:59 AM

i'm enjoying my new i560 so far. 4th nextel i've had.

12/28/2005 1:51:53 AM

lots of people have problems with the i730

[Edited on December 28, 2005 at 1:59 AM. Reason : it would help if you gave us a budget. i mean a i930 is the hot shit if you can afford it]

12/28/2005 1:58:54 AM

it kinda sucks for the Nextel users that non of the phone have more than a 7.6 rating

12/28/2005 2:29:14 AM

what kind of problems do people have with the i730? that is strange...i have one and i know atleast 5 or 6 people that have one and noone has had a problem yet.
maybe we are just lucky

12/28/2005 9:02:33 AM

i730 has widely known reception problems. This was supposedly fixed by modifying the way the antenna was grounded to the boards in the newer ones but people still complain about them.

Basically the signal strength fluctuates more than normal causing your direct connect calls to sound like you are talking to R2D2 being ground up in a blender. Cellular calls will just drop or cut out so bad you cant hear.

If you are thinking about an i730 might as well get one used because they are dirt cheap online now. Its a very durable and economical phone but since you are probably buying a phone to talk on not just beat around I would look at one of the newer models.

12/28/2005 11:37:24 AM