# For all those with verizon phones, need a new phone suggestion. **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 2, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666 "2010-03-02T16:06:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/1 "2010-03-02T16:06:49Z")
I’m gonna be upgrading at the end of this month and I want the best phone I can get for my needs. I dont use phone web service at all so I dont need anything too fancy. My main concerns for this phone is: Long Battery Life Non-locking ringtones (my current phone wont let me use a sound sent to me in a text as a ringtone like my old razor did.) A decent camera with a flash if possible An actual slide keyboard for texting Any good suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![green](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/green/32/5996_2.png) [@green](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/green)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/2 "2010-03-02T16:39:16Z")
I just got the Blackberry Curve its I like it. Its great for text and email not sure about the ringtone thing. ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/3 "2010-03-02T19:44:57Z")
> [@RoadRunner going to METERED billing...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roadrunner-going-to-metered-billing/42012/34): > > I just got the Blackberry Curve its I like it. Its great for text and email not sure about the ringtone thing. and he also stated he doesn’t use the Net & u need a DATA plan wit a crackberry ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/4 "2010-03-02T20:09:03Z")
Yeah, nothing expensive as hell either like a blackberry or an i phone. just something simple. Was hoping soem of you had some personal experience on some of the phones out there instead of trusting the salesman to tell me how great a sucky phone is like they did last time. ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/5 "2010-03-02T20:21:03Z")
when i had a Voyager i liked it & it held up great for what i put it thru, not sure if there still around or what replaced it…but seems like the LG phones hold up the best IMO ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/6 "2010-03-02T20:57:52Z")
Heres the phones I think Im gonna choose between: Samsung Intensity: [http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4986](http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4986) Motorola Rival: [http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4806](http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4806) LG ENV3: [http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4786](http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4786) Kinda leaning toward the LG. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_WS6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@Silver\_WS6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver_WS6)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/7 "2010-03-03T04:16:37Z")
I have the samsung intensity its the nicest phone on the cheapest plan you can get w/ unlimited text and no data plan. I wanted the ENV3 but you need a data plan withl those phones. The battery life is good its easy to text with a sliding keyboard and is a really nice phone. No issues so far Ive had it about 2 months. the only problem is you have to reset your shortcuts so you dont acidentially visit the internet when your phones is in your pocket. ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/8 "2010-03-03T05:42:21Z")
> [@1-18-08 Movie (wtf)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-18-08-movie-wtf/32593/138): > > when i had a Voyager i liked it & it held up great for what i put it thru, not sure if there still around or what replaced it…but seems like the LG phones hold up the best IMO yeah voyager is nice. i bought one after i saw yours. bought the same body glove cover. its been almost a year and no problems. i just yesterday ordered an extended life battery for it. 4bucks on amazon can’t beat that. i would bet what ever replaces the voyager is as good or better. ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/9 "2010-03-03T05:44:05Z")
if those are for sure what you decided on, then lg for sure! ---
**Author:** ![06se-r](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/c5a1d2/32.png) [@06se-r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/06se-r)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/10 "2010-03-03T05:57:14Z")
blackberry tour ---
**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/11 "2010-03-03T07:20:19Z")
I have the Intensity also, and like Mike said, you don’t need a data plan. Not many choices for a QWERTY keyboard and no data plan. ---
**Author:** ![ssdragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@ssdragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ssdragon)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/12 "2010-03-03T15:45:06Z")
My wife has the LG env3 and we dont need a data plan. ---
**Author:** ![slimmons1983](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@slimmons1983](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slimmons1983)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/13 "2010-03-03T19:37:12Z")
I have the Intensity as well. I like it a lot. Only thing is it doesn’t take or play received videos. At least mine doesn’t anyway. Not sure if they came out with a newer model yet or not. ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/14 "2010-03-03T19:47:39Z")
Awesome battery life, It’s carried by AT&T / Verizon / Comcast / Sprint 2.4 Ghz ![http://images.shopnbc.com/is/image/ShopNBC/u106044.jpg](http://images.shopnbc.com/is/image/ShopNBC/u106044.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jeff95TA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeff95ta/32/5935_2.png) [@Jeff95TA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff95TA)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/15 "2010-03-04T03:52:33Z")
> [@Do you like the new classified section?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-like-the-new-classified-section/42028/61): > > My wife has the LG env3 and we dont need a data plan. Did she activate it before January 18? If so, you’re grandfathered in to not having to carry the data plan until you get a new phone or make a change to your plan. If she got it after January 18 I’d be interested in how she got it without the plan. ---
**Author:** ![jph102900](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jph102900/32/6049_2.png) [@jph102900](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jph102900)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-all-those-with-verizon-phones-need-a-new-phone-suggestion/204666/16 "2010-03-04T04:46:32Z")
I was in the same boat as you. I am not willing to spend extra money each month so that I can have internet on my phone and I don’t care about apps but I wanted to be able to text and do scheduling/appointments easily. I ended up getting the Samsung Intensity for free for my 2 year upgrade and so far I love it. I have never had a phone with a full keyboard, so it makes texting and entering calendar dates/appointments much faster. I haven’t had any issues with it and the call quality is much better than my Motorola Krzr.