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rozwado1 · Jul 15, 2003, 05:01 PM

Deal begins on the July 17th and goes to the 31st. $150 rebate on phone through Amazon and $50 rebate from T-mobile. Requires 1-year contract.

spiky_dog · Jul 15, 2003, 06:57 PM

i think the nokia 3650 for $0 is a better deal, not only for the price but because it is reputed to have better RF reception. just something to think about (and i'm not sure if the promotion is still running), if you're in the market for a bluetooth phone.

rozwado1 · Jul 15, 2003, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by spiky_dog:
i think the nokia 3650 for $0 is a better deal, ...i'm not sure if the promotion is still running...

The current rebates from Amazon get better on the 17th - i think you may be able to get money back on the 3650. To each his own - I like the T610.

Here's the new rebate form. Amazon Rebate

p.s. - GET RID OF THAT HUGE SIG (poor dialup users)

icruise · Jul 15, 2003, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by spiky_dog:
i think the nokia 3650 for $0 is a better deal, not only for the price but because it is reputed to have better RF reception. just something to think about (and i'm not sure if the promotion is still running), if you're in the market for a bluetooth phone.

Good lord that's ugly...

CheesePuff · Jul 15, 2003, 09:32 PM

I think the Sanyo 8100 for $99 through Sprint PCS is much better.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jul 15, 2003, 09:36 PM

Nokia's have Horrible battery life.

the Sony's are amazing.

rozwado1 · Jul 16, 2003, 05:14 PM

We're all biased to personal opinion.

Amazon dropped the price to $150 (from $300) for the T610. If they keep the same price, starting tomorrow you'll be able to get the T610 with a $39+ plan on T-mobile for -$50!

$150price-$150rebate(Amazon)-$50rebate(T-mo)= -50

craigthomas · Jul 16, 2003, 08:29 PM

You might want to read thisreview before buying the 610 or 616 phone.

Too bad, that was my hopeful replacement to my t68i (which I still enjoy).

rozwado1 · Jul 16, 2003, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by craigthomas:
You might want to read thisreview before buying the 610 or 616 phone.

The mobileburn review has been edited since it was originally posted. This was the worst review for the T610 on the internet. Since edit, the author has changed his opinion slightly - phone sucks to phone acceptable. Check out mobileburn for the edits.

Socially Awkward Solo · Jul 16, 2003, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by craigthomas:
You might want to read thisreview before buying the 610 or 616 phone.

Too bad, that was my hopeful replacement to my t68i (which I still enjoy).

Strange thing is it got great reviews on other sites.

Stogieman · Jul 16, 2003, 10:39 PM

Damn, that's too bad. I was hoping to get a T616 to replace my T68i as well.

My next phone has to have Bluetooth so I'm going to keep a close eye Motorola's V600 when it is released.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jul 17, 2003, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Stogieman:
Damn, that's too bad. I was hoping to get a T616 to replace my T68i as well.

Hmm, I was thinking the same and then I realized that there is nothing wrong with my t68i

ASIMO · 10:56 AM

Siemens S56 so far is quite good, though I wish the screen were a bit brighter. A month with the lilliputian phone, and that's my biggest complaint. It doesn't exhibit any apparent bad reception or bad sound that is said to afflict the Sony Ericsson T-models. And it's quite a looker, too.

Paco500 · Jul 17, 2003, 04:45 PM

Lord o lord I just wish someone would release a CDMA bluetooth phone!

This is not to start a GSM/CDMA argument- I don't really care- however I have to use Verzion becasue:

A) It's who my employer uses, and they pay for it.

B) It's the only carrier (as far as I know) with service in the DC Subway system. As I spend way too much time in these trains going to and from work, I really need coverage in there.

It really frosts my arse that no CDMA bluetooth phones even seem to be on the horizon.

And I know about the Sony one, but it appears to be DOA- Verizon and Sprint all but gave them the finger.

Flash2000 · Jul 30, 2003, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Stogieman:
Damn, that's too bad. I was hoping to get a T616 to replace my T68i as well.

My next phone has to have Bluetooth so I'm going to keep a close eye Motorola's V600 when it is released.

Yeah I am waiting for that phone as well. You wouldn't happen to know what carriers will supply this phone do you? I have Verizon right now, and I am hoping they will add this to their motorola line. I was looking at the T610, but if this comes out in October when my plan expires I will be very excited. My current phone is a motorola I have had for two years and it is great.

PeterKG · 12:51 AM

Can anyone say which carrier you use and if you have reception problems at all? I live in Southern California and have a t68i on AT&T. Service is poor most of the time. I can't even use the phone in my house. I'm not sure if it's the phone or the service. If I was to switch, who has the best GSM network?

Thanks!

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Jul 31, 2003, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
Can anyone say which carrier you use and if you have reception problems at all? I like in Southern California and have a t68i on AT&T. Service is poor most of the time. I can't even use the phone in my house. I'm not sure if it's the phone or the service. If I was to switch, who has the best GSM network?

Thanks!

I have heard lots of bad things about the service on Cal.

here in Toronto my T68i never gets below 2 bars, even out in the sticks it is still kickin' it.

Stogieman · Jul 31, 2003, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Flash2000:
You wouldn't happen to know what carriers will supply this phone do you? I have Verizon right now, and I am hoping they will add this to their motorola line.

There are rumors that Cingular will be the first US carrier to offer the V600. AT&T and T-Mobile will likely follow. Over at the Howard Forums this thread has some pictures and info/specs regarding the Motorola V300, V500 & V600.

V500

Flash2000 · Jul 31, 2003, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Stogieman:
There are rumors that Cingular will be the first US carrier to offer the V600. AT&T and T-Mobile will likely follow. Over at the Howard Forums this thread has some pictures and info/specs regarding the Motorola V300, V500 & V600.

V500

Dude you rock, thats the most info I have seen on the phone yet, great post. I am so excited, I was looking at getting the T610 but it seems less than stellar, with not great reception and the screen not being bright in the day to read. I wish Motorola would put this out already.

natan · Jul 31, 2003, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by PeterKG:
Can anyone say which carrier you use and if you have reception problems at all? I live in Southern California and have a t68i on AT&T. Service is poor most of the time. I can't even use the phone in my house. I'm not sure if it's the phone or the service. If I was to switch, who has the best GSM network?

Thanks!

Same here, my AT&T wireless phone sucks in both Southern and Northern California.. I hear Verizon is the best for those areas (but their phones aren't as desireable). I also hear T-Mobile is getting better every few months in CA.