Re: Suggestion for phone

"Evan Platt" <evan@theobvious.espphotography.com> wrote in message
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> Looking to switch from Verizon to AT&T. Looking for a PDA phone. No
> real preference of blackberry vs Windows mobile, although I think my
> software options are less limited with a WM phone.
>
> I'd like a camera phone, but not a necessity. I'd really like
> GPS,that's a main factor. I'd like to be able to install an
> application that allows me to configure what format to show, ie lat /
> long, what datum, etc.
>
> I think I've narrowed down my choice to the Blackjack II and the Q.
> Prices online seem to be twice of mail order, so I'll probablyy go to
> a retail store tomorrow and see what they can do. Would I have better
> luck going to a 3rd party store (Parrot, etc) vs a AT&T owned store?
>
> Any comments on the choice of phones? Would like to spend under $100,
> but it seems most online shops as soon as I say no tethered data
> package, the cost of the phone goes up $75 or more.
>
> I'm in Fremont, CA if that helps (near Decoto and Fremont blvd.)
>
> Evan
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Costco now sells AT&T and there prices can't be beat. If you want the
package.

You might want to try craigslist, eBay. Buying it from a dealer your going
to be in a 2 year contract. I had a blackjack2 but returned it after it died
the 2nd day. Bought a used 750 Treo with WM6 and It works great. No
problems. But I've only Installed a few apps.

Another thing I did not like with the BJ2 was the jog dial.

"Evan Platt" <evan@theobvious.espphotography.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:23:04 GMT, "Kevin Weaver"
> <kevinkeithweaver@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>>Costco now sells AT&T and there prices can't be beat. If you want the
>>package.
>>
>>You might want to try craigslist, eBay. Buying it from a dealer your going
>>to be in a 2 year contract. I had a blackjack2 but returned it after it
>>died
>>the 2nd day. Bought a used 750 Treo with WM6 and It works great. No
>>problems. But I've only Installed a few apps.
>>
>>Another thing I did not like with the BJ2 was the jog dial.
>
> Went to the only Costco near me with AT&T - and they only had 3 or 4
> phones - no PDA / Smart Phones.
>
> I think I'm now deciding between the BlackJack II and Q. I'd rather
> buy from AT&T - looks like I can get the BlackJack II from Fry's for
> $50.
>
> Is the GPS on the BlackJack II real GPS - ie can I download / install
> a GPS application and use that?
>
> Thanks.
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Costco sells the full line of phones on there website.
Nice package deals as well.

The one I got was the Tilt along with a leather case, car charger and
transferred my number so I would not lose my rollover for 249.99 After
rebates.

"Evan Platt" <evan@theobvious.espphotography.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:00:28 GMT, "Kevin Weaver"
> <kevinkeithweaver@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>>Costco sells the full line of phones on there website.
>>Nice package deals as well.
>>
>>The one I got was the Tilt along with a leather case, car charger and
>>transferred my number so I would not lose my rollover for 249.99 After
>>rebates.
>
> D'oh... Didn't even see the link on costco.com . Funny I was about to
> give up on Costco.com and go to Fry's - the BlackJack II is $49 at
> Fry's, and $99 at Costco - IF you buy just the phone. But if you go
> with the 'package' of a phone, car charger, and headset, it's $79.
>
> Perhaps I'll give Verizon a call and see if they'll offer me the
> Verizon BlackJack II at $50 to match AT&T.
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Have you tried the blackjack2 yet ? I returned mine due to battery life. It
would use a lot of battery. And the signal was bad at my house. I had a moto
razr L7 which got 4-5 bars of service. With the backjack2 it was 1 bar.
Maybe that's why the battery life was not so good. The other thing I did not
like was the thumb dial.

I've been told that AT&T company stores will match Costco. But Costco sends
it out fast and think I read they ship it 2nd day.