Laurie and I were talking briefly last night about what would make the perfect cellphone for each of us.
We considered one of the iClones but they don’t seem to work well with AT&T. Hmmm. But here are some things I would love to see in my “perfect cellphone.”
- A cheaper phone bill (I have the lowest AT&T plan and never use all my anytime minutes)
- Clear reception
- Dirt cheap txt messaging
- Wi-Fi
- USB support
- GPS with Google Maps
- Sync with my contact list and calendar (primarily Gmail and Google Calendar)
- Gmail (via Wi-Fi or dirt cheap Internet)
- Ability to add software when the need arises – either Linux based or Windows Mobile
- Something that fits easily in my pocket
Bonus Features (not a must):
- A 4 or 6MB camera
- Custom ringtones
- Mp3 player
- Voice recorder
- Super easy Bluetooth use – for headsets and transferring files
It’s not that hard. I just mainly want something that connects with the services and things I already use and adds GPS functionality with Google Maps. A side bonus would be software that would make paperless Geocaching a breeze – but that’s not a must either. And even that would be super easy simply by allowing me to view PDFs on my phone. And that feature in and of itself would be amazing so I could easily carry documents I refer back to from time to time quickly and easily without carrying the paper with me.
So who’s going to make (and sell me) my “perfect phone?” What would your perfect phone look like?
I’ve been thinking the same thing… our contract is up soon and Olly needs a new phone (2 x down the toilet) > I’m an Apple man, as you know… and I am mighty tempted by the iPhone (3g only).
I am holding out, however, for the Google Phone. I use a ton of google apps – gmail / gtalk / reader / blogger etc and would love to see an HTC smartphone with seamless google integration.
One good thing in the UK re the iPhone is “all you can eat” data bundles. £7 approx for always on data… with the only limitation being the screen of the phone being too small (except for smartphones and the iPhone).
Its going to be interesting when Google joins the party… Apple are making waves and Google will stir things up too.
I’ve been thinking the same thing… our contract is up soon and Olly needs a new phone (2 x down the toilet) > I’m an Apple man, as you know… and I am mighty tempted by the iPhone (3g only).
I am holding out, however, for the Google Phone. I use a ton of google apps – gmail / gtalk / reader / blogger etc and would love to see an HTC smartphone with seamless google integration.
One good thing in the UK re the iPhone is “all you can eat” data bundles. £7 approx for always on data… with the only limitation being the screen of the phone being too small (except for smartphones and the iPhone).
Its going to be interesting when Google joins the party… Apple are making waves and Google will stir things up too.
I think we’re going with the Blackberry 8310 for now. Laurie got to looking at them and she loves it for the PDA functionality (she was a Palm Treo fan except their phone was no good).
I got to looking and almost bought a Blackberry 8820 with Wi-Fi and GPS but I couldn’t get it for a price I liked. So Laurie bought us the 8310’s — which seem to work great with Google apps (www.google.com/mobile) — for our anniversary. She got them both on Ebay and hers came Saturday – I think mine comes today. I’ll let you know what I think.
I think we’re going with the Blackberry 8310 for now. Laurie got to looking at them and she loves it for the PDA functionality (she was a Palm Treo fan except their phone was no good).
I got to looking and almost bought a Blackberry 8820 with Wi-Fi and GPS but I couldn’t get it for a price I liked. So Laurie bought us the 8310’s — which seem to work great with Google apps (www.google.com/mobile) — for our anniversary. She got them both on Ebay and hers came Saturday – I think mine comes today. I’ll let you know what I think.
Oh and the 8310 comes with GPS and from what I’ve read works great with Google Maps if you don’t want to pay the extra $10 a month for the AT&T; Trimble Turn by Turn Voice Service.
Oh and the 8310 comes with GPS and from what I’ve read works great with Google Maps if you don’t want to pay the extra $10 a month for the AT&T Trimble Turn by Turn Voice Service.