[andi*pandi]

Anybody have this phone? Have read some reviews on it and thinking of upgrading for the spouse, mostly for the camera, I don't think he'll use text messaging.

I've seen threads here about how awesome Sony Ericsons are, and I want one, but Verizon doesn't appear to support them, and they have the best coverage.

Not looking forward to signing up for a 2 year plan though, we've been at will for a long time.

http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/koi-phone/popup.htm

http://www.verizonwireless.com:80/b2...edPhoneId=1580

[andi*pandi]

Originally posted by andi*pandi:
Anybody have this phone? Have read some reviews on it and thinking of upgrading for the spouse, mostly for the camera, I don't think he'll use text messaging.

I've seen threads here about how awesome Sony Ericsons are, and I want one, but Verizon doesn't appear to support them, and they have the best coverage.

Not looking forward to signing up for a 2 year plan though, we've been at will for a long time.

http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/koi-phone/popup.htm

http://www.verizonwireless.com:80/b2...edPhoneId=1580

edit:

ok, no takers...
then has anyone bought from wirefly, inphonic, younevercall.com? They all are listing the phone for better deals than verizon/amazon... yet I've never heard of them.

[Fiend]

While I have no experience with their cameras, their laser printers were/are crap. I wouldn't buy any of the products. I realize this doesn't help and adds nothing to your question, but that is what I think of Kyocera. I shouldn't base 2 painfull years for a totally different product, but the company left a bad taste in my wallet

[macroy]

Not sure if you tried... but letstalk.com had the best deals for the phone I just purchased (1 year plan). They also did an excellent job in porting my numbers over to Cingular (left T-Mobile). Ordered the phone on a Tue(?) and got the phone on Fri.. and was able to use it after charging it up.

Sorry, can't really provide any input on that Kyocera phone.

[andi*pandi]

thanks, fiend, but kyocera bought qualcomm, and we have two qualcomm phones that are pretty solid and have lasted 6 years. The reviews are also pretty good on the phone and feature set. I could whine about no bluetooth, but the spouse doesn't care.

and thanks macroy, I checked out letstalk, but they didn't offer the Koi.

[Fiend]

Originally posted by andi*pandi:
thanks, fiend, but kyocera bought qualcomm, and we have two qualcomm phones that are pretty solid and have lasted 6 years. The reviews are also pretty good on the phone and feature set. I could whine about no bluetooth, but the spouse doesn't care.

and thanks macroy, I checked out letstalk, but they didn't offer the Koi.

i was just throwing in $.02 about kyocera that didn't really add, or help with your questions

you have kept a cell phone for 6 years? ugh. i change over every 8 - 12 months. i couldn't imagine using the phone i had 6 years ago! hahaha.

[Mastrap]

I bought a Kyocera camera a couple of years back. Total rubbish, I'm afraid. I have no idea if this has any connection to their phones, but I personally will never buy anything Kyocera again.

[paul w]

Originally posted by Fiend:
i was just throwing in $.02 about kyocera that didn't really add, or help with your questions

you have kept a cell phone for 6 years? ugh. i change over every 8 - 12 months. i couldn't imagine using the phone i had 6 years ago! hahaha.

My girlfriend uses my old Nokia 3210. Going strong for 5 years now. Even the battery still works great.


If all she needs is something to make calls with, that rings so she can hear it, why is a new phone any better?

[Fiend]

Originally posted by paul w:
My girlfriend uses my old Nokia 3210. Going strong for 5 years now. Even the battery still works great.


If all she needs is something to make calls with, that rings so she can hear it, why is a new phone any better?

I like gadgets (cell phones, cameras, A/V equipment etc). I didn't say andi*pandi or anyone couldn't, I just said I like getting new ones often.

[Disgruntled Head of C-3PO]

Kyocera are total crap.

I thought they just killed the camera division anyway.