# I need a new phone : Verizon **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 3, 2009, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507 "2009-08-03T10:51:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/1 "2009-08-03T10:51:05Z")
I am ready to get a new phone since my current one is abused and half of the buttons dont work. Here is what I need. MUST BE A PHONE FIRST…I had a 6700 with the slide out keyboard, windows OS, and it was not a good phone which is its primary function. Good internet browsing capability and email full keyboard for texting/typing email. Decent camera is helpful but not a must. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/2 "2009-08-03T10:53:44Z")
One of the Env’s? The OS is lacking but they seem to work well as a phone ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/3 "2009-08-03T10:55:56Z")
I have the EnV2 now and like it for all things except the buttons have failed me several times. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/4 "2009-08-03T10:56:38Z")
smartphone or no ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/5 "2009-08-03T11:19:34Z")
EnV Touch or wait til October in hopes Verizon really does get the new iPhone. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/6 "2009-08-03T11:20:53Z")
they wont. and the iphone is not a phone first. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/7 "2009-08-03T11:24:15Z")
> [@Geehee](#): > > smartphone or no I like gadgets…just need it to be a good phone first…I am on the phone alot for work during the day and when I had my 6700 it was not a very good phone and it was frustrating trying to conduct business and it shutting off or auto dialing someone from my pocket. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/8 "2009-08-03T11:39:27Z")
if you dont mind the data plan, honestly, try a BB. I’ve had nothing but good luck with my curve. The tour looks like its doing great. avoid the storm. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/9 "2009-08-03T11:52:05Z")
I have a smartphone that is an awesome phone…palm centro Just buy a good piece of hardware. Blackberry and palm phones both get :tup: from me ---
**Author:** ![9c1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9c1/32/7392_2.png) [@9c1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/10 "2009-08-03T12:06:38Z")
BlackBerry Tour is pretty nice. We upgraded from WinMo phones to BlackBerry phones here at work and everyone LOVES them. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/11 "2009-08-03T12:07:21Z")
Sounds like I will have to make a trip to the store and check out the BB’s in person. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/12 "2009-08-03T12:19:21Z")
Pearl flip sounds right up your alley. Gadgety, but phone first. Clamshell so no ass dialing. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/13 "2009-08-03T12:20:13Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Pearl flip sounds right up your alley. Gadgety, but phone first. Clamshell so no ass dialing. Sounds kinda gay…Is this a mans phone? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/14 "2009-08-03T12:24:10Z")
I used one for a few days. I kinda liked it, but felt kinda dirty… switched back to my curve though. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/15 "2009-08-03T12:27:11Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > Sounds kinda gay…Is this a mans phone? 😛 :nohomo: [![](http://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/maxis-to-launch-the-blackberry-pearl-flip-smartphone-in-malaysia.jpg) ](http://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/maxis-to-launch-the-blackberry-pearl-flip-smartphone-in-malaysia.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/16 "2009-08-03T12:27:27Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > Sounds kinda gay…Is this a mans phone? 😛 :nohomo: ![http://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/maxis-to-launch-the-blackberry-pearl-flip-smartphone-in-malaysia.jpg](http://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/maxis-to-launch-the-blackberry-pearl-flip-smartphone-in-malaysia.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/17 "2009-08-03T12:32:03Z")
I much prefer a full keyboard as well…so I might have to check out the curve ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/18 "2009-08-03T12:40:27Z")
the keyboard is actually very good. suretype is great. its kinda nice to be able to read BBMs/SMS/Email on the front screen you dont have to worry about a keygaurd either. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/19 "2009-08-03T12:41:36Z")
Truth…worth checking out for sure but I am leaning BB territory ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2009, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507/20 "2009-08-03T12:42:18Z")
that is a blackberry but i agree, full qwerty \> that [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-new-phone-verizon/71507.md?page=2)