Best phone for the $$ is ___? Moto V-400 or LG1400

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"Andrew" <n@a.org> wrote in message
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> I'm about to upgrade to a new GSM phone/plan and can't decide between
these
> two -- OR something else you may suggest. I've been a long-time Nokia
user
> and have become accustom to their 'block' style but am considering the
> clamshell design of these new units. Although I feel the Motorola is a
well
> known/respected name brand, is it too old of a unit? Is the LG a stronger
> competitor as it's trying to get the same recognition by providing more
> features at a lower INTRODUCTORY price?
>
> I have issue paying $59.99 for the Moto when the LG is 1/2 that at $29.99.
>
> Thoughts, suggestions, questions and comments... please !
>
> I use the PROFILE, KEY LOCK, and phone-book on my Nokia and would consider
> the camera on these a bonus -- although I don't really NEED it.

Personally, if I could only choose one, I would have to go with the Moto. It
has a lot more features with a much nicer build quality.

Bigger display
More talk time
Built in email client
Mini USB for charging and syncing w/PC


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SS

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In <JhVhd.33612$Tq1.22623@bignews1.bellsouth.net> on Tue, 2 Nov 2004 18:08:41
-0600, "Andrew" <n@a.org> wrote:

>I'm about to upgrade to a new GSM phone/plan and can't decide between these
>two -- OR something else you may suggest. ...

I'm personally waiting for the EDGE-enabled Motorola V551, which is due out
this month.

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>I have issue paying $59.99 for the Moto when the LG is 1/2 that at $29.99.
>
>Thoughts, suggestions, questions and comments... please !

Personally (TDMA & GSM) I like Nokia phones best.

There is an old saying (pointing out by your note above) that you can always
buy better than Motorola but you just can't pay more!!! !

Personally, I don't like Motorola!

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In <20041102192405.06258.00000041@mb-m16.aol.com> on 03 Nov 2004 00:24:05 GMT,
sexyexotiche@aol.comspamfree (John S.) wrote:

>There is an old saying (pointing out by your note above) that you can always
>buy better than Motorola but you just can't pay more!!! !

LOL. Some truth in the 2nd part, but I'd take issue with the 1st part,
because Motorola has made some very good phones (as well as some turkeys).

>Personally, I don't like Motorola!

Personally I think Motorola is a mixed bag, and in any event I'm looking
forward to the EDGE- and Bluetooth-enabled V551.

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On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 01:50:01 GMT, John Navas
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>In <20041102192405.06258.00000041@mb-m16.aol.com> on 03 Nov 2004 00:24:05 GMT,
>sexyexotiche@aol.comspamfree (John S.) wrote:

>>There is an old saying (pointing out by your note above) that you can always
>>buy better than Motorola but you just can't pay more!!! !

>LOL. Some truth in the 2nd part, but I'd take issue with the 1st part,
>because Motorola has made some very good phones (as well as some turkeys).

The production mode is currently in "turkey" mode on some models.

>Personally I think Motorola is a mixed bag, and in any event I'm looking
>forward to the EDGE- and Bluetooth-enabled V551.

I hope we don't have to play the RMA game with that one.

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In article <d1rgo094uo6n9qbjugdiocldvi3ii8ni2r@4ax.com>,
Al Klein <rukbat@verizon.org> wrote:

> On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 01:50:01 GMT, John Navas
> <spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> said in alt.cellular.cingular:
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> >[POSTED TO alt.cellular.cingular - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]
>
> >In <20041102192405.06258.00000041@mb-m16.aol.com> on 03 Nov 2004 00:24:05
> >GMT,
> >sexyexotiche@aol.comspamfree (John S.) wrote:
>
> >>There is an old saying (pointing out by your note above) that you can
> >>always
> >>buy better than Motorola but you just can't pay more!!! !
>
> >LOL. Some truth in the 2nd part, but I'd take issue with the 1st part,
> >because Motorola has made some very good phones (as well as some turkeys).
>
> The production mode is currently in "turkey" mode on some models.
>
> >Personally I think Motorola is a mixed bag, and in any event I'm looking
> >forward to the EDGE- and Bluetooth-enabled V551.
>
> I hope we don't have to play the RMA game with that one.

The ATTWS website is currently offering the v600 phone (albiet
refurbished) for free with plan.

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In <jzwick3-EBE620.23365502112004@news1.west.earthlink.net> on Wed, 03 Nov
2004 05:37:46 GMT, Jack Zwick <jzwick3@mindspring.com> The Village Idiot
speaks:

>The ATTWS website is currently offering the v600 phone (albiet
>refurbished) for free with plan.

Good phone; good deal.

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In <d1rgo094uo6n9qbjugdiocldvi3ii8ni2r@4ax.com> on Wed, 03 Nov 2004 05:28:14
GMT, Al Klein <rukbat@verizon.org> wrote:

>On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 01:50:01 GMT, John Navas
><spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> said in alt.cellular.cingular:
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>>In <20041102192405.06258.00000041@mb-m16.aol.com> on 03 Nov 2004 00:24:05 GMT,
>>sexyexotiche@aol.comspamfree (John S.) wrote:
>
>>>There is an old saying (pointing out by your note above) that you can always
>>>buy better than Motorola but you just can't pay more!!! !
>
>>LOL. Some truth in the 2nd part, but I'd take issue with the 1st part,
>>because Motorola has made some very good phones (as well as some turkeys).
>
>The production mode is currently in "turkey" mode on some models.

I'd personally say current production is pretty good.

>>Personally I think Motorola is a mixed bag, and in any event I'm looking
>>forward to the EDGE- and Bluetooth-enabled V551.
>
>I hope we don't have to play the RMA game with that one.

Why would we?

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I've been using motorola phones since 92, and wouldn't have anything
else. While my friends have had other brands, they always complain of
this and that, poor sound quality, drop calls etc. I've had great
luck with Motorola phones, and the current one (V505) is top notch!


On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 05:28:14 GMT, Al Klein <rukbat@verizon.org> wrote:

>On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 01:50:01 GMT, John Navas
><spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> said in alt.cellular.cingular:
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>>In <20041102192405.06258.00000041@mb-m16.aol.com> on 03 Nov 2004 00:24:05 GMT,
>>sexyexotiche@aol.comspamfree (John S.) wrote:
>
>>>There is an old saying (pointing out by your note above) that you can always
>>>buy better than Motorola but you just can't pay more!!! !
>
>>LOL. Some truth in the 2nd part, but I'd take issue with the 1st part,
>>because Motorola has made some very good phones (as well as some turkeys).
>
>The production mode is currently in "turkey" mode on some models.
>
>>Personally I think Motorola is a mixed bag, and in any event I'm looking
>>forward to the EDGE- and Bluetooth-enabled V551.
>
>I hope we don't have to play the RMA game with that one.

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On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 06:16:32 GMT, John Navas
<spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> said in alt.cellular.cingular:

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>>The production mode is currently in "turkey" mode on some models.

>I'd personally say current production is pretty good.

Try a 180 recently?

>>I hope we don't have to play the RMA game with that one.

>Why would we?

We've sent back 2 batches (different batch numbers) of 180s so far.
Tomorrow we're supposed to get the third batch. We'll see.

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In <vn8jo05j38tabd0buog3u7tgr9qldmcer2@4ax.com> on Thu, 04 Nov 2004 03:34:40
GMT, Al Klein <rukbat@verizon.org> wrote:

>On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 06:16:32 GMT, John Navas
><spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> said in alt.cellular.cingular:
>
>>>The production mode is currently in "turkey" mode on some models.
>
>>I'd personally say current production is pretty good.
>
>Try a 180 recently?

No, but I've been pretty impressed with a number of other models, including
the V400, V525, and RAZR V3.

>>>I hope we don't have to play the RMA game with that one.
>
>>Why would we?
>
>We've sent back 2 batches (different batch numbers) of 180s so far.
>Tomorrow we're supposed to get the third batch. We'll see.

Just about any manf has the occasional turkey.

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I'm a long time Cingular customer, and I plan on upgrading my account
to an 850 minutes per month for 3 family plan phonelines.

My question is which phone to get. The "free" Samsung 427m or Lg1300?
Is the quality of the free phones that bad compared to the phones you
pay for? Pay the $29.99 for the Lg1400? Pay the $59.99 for the
Motorola V400? Others?

I want new...I want cool...I want flip. I want quality too. Camera,
caller id on outside...ya know the bells & whistles on the low end of
the free/cheap phones.

It's one of those ...well If I wait another month...the price will
drop or they might have different/better phones out there. With the
merger of ATT...that might bring better phones, (although I don't care
for ATT's refurb phones).

I'd appreciate your opinions.
thanks
Ken