Best new wireless phone.

[Dinner]

OK, so it is that time of year again. I've had my current Nokia phone model for 1.5 years and it is looking old and out of date. I want a new phone with a decent quality camera (if it has a built in flash then it's even better), a built in MP3 player, and the closer it is to a world band phone the better (because I like to travel and it is nice to be able to use my phone while I'm over seas but it isn't absolutely vital). Other features which are nice but not make or break features include bluetooth, GPS, web access, smart phone, and a built in organizer.

The phone doesn't have to be bundled with one of the big three domestic wireless companies so feel free to throw any suggestions out there. To compare here are the latest offers from the big three domestic wireless carriers.

Verizon Wireless: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/G...trollerServlet

Cingular: http://www.cingular.com/indexc

T-Mobile: http://www.t-mobile.com/

Suggestions?

[Dinner]

I've heard the Korean companies have been coming out with some really great phones lately though I have never owned one before. I've also seen a few of those slider style phones and I must say I like the design since it protects the camera lens from getting scratched in your pocket.

[SlowwHand]

Motorola RAZR V3x

Don't have to go with a Plan.

[Dinner]

What do you like about the Razr? What makes it better then the other phones? I don't know much about it so I'm looking for advice.

[Dinner]

Also what do people think of this phone?

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=2426

[PLATO]

Just got a Katana from Sprint. Seems to be working very well and has all the buttons and whistles.

[Dinner]

I didn't see a phone called Katana on Sprint's website.

[SlowwHand]

check this site. www.letstalk.com

[PLATO]

Originally posted by Oerdin
I didn't see a phone called Katana on Sprint's website.

It is brand new and not yet available in all markets.

[Dinner]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
check this site. www.letstalk.com

That site is pretty useful. I'm going to spend some time sorting through all of that information. It's ten highest rated phones are:

1. The RAZR-GSM
2. Samsung SGH-T509
3. Nokia 6305i
4. Motorola V325
5. LG LX225 (PM225)
6. Motorola RAZR V3M - CDMA
7. LG VX5200
8. Nokia 6102
9. LG VX8500
10. Nokia 6101

Link here: http://www.letstalk.com/reviews/reviewhome.htm?

[PLATO]

Sprint PCS VisionSM Phone
KATANA™ by Sanyo®

Overview Sprint PCS VisionSM More Features About this Phone
Sprint's newest super slim phone, the Sprint PCS VisionSM Phone KATANA™ by Sanyo® is honed to perfection by blending the features you need with the high style you want.

Dual-Mode/Tri-Mode
Up to 3.6 hours continuous talk time.
3.9" x 2.0" x 0.6" (size comparison)
3.4 oz
Sprint PCS VisionSM
These useful and enjoyable innovations make it easy to do a lot more than make a phone call. Take a look at all you can do!
Learn more about Sprint PCS Vision
Built-in VGA Camera
Shoot digital pictures (up to 640 x 480 pixels) with the built–in VGA flash camera with digital zoom and share them with your family and friends.
Built-in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Built-in radio technology allows fast, secure transmission between your phone and accessories without cables or wires. Bluetooth wireless accessories are sold separately.
Ultra-Slim Clamshell Design
The KATANA™ by Sanyo® has a sleek ultra-slim clamshell design and internal antenna. It looks great and fits easily into a pocket or purse.
Large External Display
The large external LCD displays information even when the phone is closed.

[Dinner]

So far these two phones are looking like my leading options.

The Motorola RAZR-GSM http://www.letstalk.com/reviews/expe....htm?pfId=1107

and the LG VX8500 http://www.letstalk.com/reviews/expe....htm?pfId=1132

Does anyone own either of these phones are maybe played with one of them?

[Dinner]

Mr. G over at CG is recommending a Sony Ericsson K850i. Anyone know about this phone?

http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=gb&lc=en&ver=4000&template=pp1_loader&php=php1_10447&zone=pp&lm=pp1&pid=10447

It seems to be far better then anything on sale in the US right now. 1 GB of memory, a 2 MP camera, a slider design, standard headphone jacks, the Sony walkman style buttons to control music, built in bluetooth wireless connectivity, wireless web surfing, and a nice slider design. About the only thing it doesn't have is built in GPS though I'm not sure if it is a world band phone or not.

How an I get my hands on a US version?

[Dinner]

I want. I want. I want...

http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=gb&lc=en&ver=4000&template=pp1_1_1&zone=pp&lm=pp1&pid=10447

[LordShiva]

I have a RAZR. It sucks.