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driftingeric2k4 · 08-08-2006, 10:30 AM

So...My carrier (VZW) just called me and told me my 2 year contract is up and whether I wanted to re-up or not. I am going to stick with VZW because they are waaaaaay better than Cingular up here in the boonies. I get a 100 dollar credit toward a phone upgrade and I have no idea what to get.

Currently I have a LG VX6000 which I got new two years ago. Very basic functionality - back then cam phones were relatively new and this one has a 1.3mp cam but not much else. I want to definitely get a new one cus this poor thing is beat and the camera no longer works.

I need my phone to be small and carry it in my pocket. I also have learned that I MUST HAVE speakerphone for when I am on the road on business and have to do conference calls (try holding a tiny phone up to your ear for two hours - not fun). The only real options I see are the Motorola Razr (free, but I think it would break easily) a Samsung SCH-a930 (also free) or a Samsung SCH-a950. The main difference I see between the 930 and 950 is the 950 has camcorder capability where the 930 has a camera flash. I think I would like the camcorder cabaility, even if it is only for a minute or whatever to capture impromptu stuff. The rub is that the 950 will cost me 50 bucks out of pocket where the 930 wont. I have little experience with Samsung phones, I know that this LG that I have took a licking and keeps on ticking, with the exception of the camera function.

Anyone have either of these phones and can weigh in to justify my spending the extra coin? Also, the 950 is an ugly shade of red where the 930 is a more subtle black, but I bet I could get a different case for it or just paint it or something...

Edit: 930:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=2343
950:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=2204

08-08-2006, 10:30 AM	#1
driftingeric2k4 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, NY Member #2026 My Ride: 2000 Ford Mustang GT/C iTrader: (0)	Cell phone upgrade... So...My carrier (VZW) just called me and told me my 2 year contract is up and whether I wanted to re-up or not. I am going to stick with VZW because they are waaaaaay better than Cingular up here in the boonies. I get a 100 dollar credit toward a phone upgrade and I have no idea what to get. Currently I have a LG VX6000 which I got new two years ago. Very basic functionality - back then cam phones were relatively new and this one has a 1.3mp cam but not much else. I want to definitely get a new one cus this poor thing is beat and the camera no longer works. I need my phone to be small and carry it in my pocket. I also have learned that I MUST HAVE speakerphone for when I am on the road on business and have to do conference calls (try holding a tiny phone up to your ear for two hours - not fun). The only real options I see are the Motorola Razr (free, but I think it would break easily) a Samsung SCH-a930 (also free) or a Samsung SCH-a950. The main difference I see between the 930 and 950 is the 950 has camcorder capability where the 930 has a camera flash. I think I would like the camcorder cabaility, even if it is only for a minute or whatever to capture impromptu stuff. The rub is that the 950 will cost me 50 bucks out of pocket where the 930 wont. I have little experience with Samsung phones, I know that this LG that I have took a licking and keeps on ticking, with the exception of the camera function. Anyone have either of these phones and can weigh in to justify my spending the extra coin? Also, the 950 is an ugly shade of red where the 930 is a more subtle black, but I bet I could get a different case for it or just paint it or something... Edit: 930: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=2343 950: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=2204 Last edited by driftingeric2k4; 08-08-2006 at 10:33 AM.