Hi Richard,
Thank You for your input.
Yes Definitely need a new phone and I feel with the $100 credit I can
get a much better one for that plus maybe an extra $20.

The battery on this one is toast and the bluetooth headset will make
life much easier. The camera on this one is bad and the navigator
capability would be nice to have as I will be traveling allot this summer.

The only real benefit I see to buying direct from a Verizon store is
that if I have a problem with the phone I can simply take it back in to
a store and replace it .... easier than sending back to online vendor
etc....

SO with that said it is a big benefit really as I will not have a
landline as a backup phone ..

Once I activate a new phone will my old one be obsolete or can I still
use it?

Thanks Again
Jan

Richard B. Gilbert wrote:

> Jan wrote:
>
>> As you can see I am overwhelmed with all the choices
>> I would like your input or viewpoint on
>> Where do you buy your phone ? Verizon or Other?? and which Phone??
>>
>> These claim its free
>> http://www.letstalk.com/product/prom...vicePrId=30896
>>
>>
>> and Verizon says its $99
>> http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=3412
>>
>>
>> am I missing something or should I definitely be buying from the Other
>>
>> and if so which other do you recommend Here is another
>> http://www.tmiwireless.com/verizon/
>>
>> Most importantly I want Bluetooth compatible, a good speakerphone,
>> email access in an emergency, the navigator seems nice ... music is
>> not important a good camera would be nice but not a necessity.
>>
>> I have a $100 credit at Verizon as my 2 years are up
>>
>> A few that I have been pondering but I am sure there are better choices.
>>
>> Samsung SCH-u410 Phone with a Free Bluetooth Headset
>>
>> LG enV
>>
>> ALL input is appreciated
>> Thank You
>> I would rather hear from the users than the sellers
>> Jan
>>
>
> Do you really NEED a new phone? My current phone is only about six
> months old but my previous two phones lasted 4-5 years each!
>
> If you do need a new phone, you don't need to buy it from Verizon. You
> DO need to buy one that's technically compatible with Verizon's systems.