So i broke down and got a new phone. With it comes new service
(Cingular versus Sprint) and a new contract, but thems the breaks.
I move from CDMA to GSM and I get one heck of a good phone (and at
a good price too, I end up paying $50 for the phone after a
rebate).
I ended up selecting the Siemens S56 for several reasons. First, it
is GSM. While CDMA is a fine system I decided that down the road
it’d be easier to switch providers with a GSM system (but that’s a
while off), however, when traveling I can get a pre-paid GSM SIM
card and just put that in my phone and off I go. The S56 also has
BlueTooth so that I can connect it to my computer and keep my
address book and calendar in sync between the two (not to mention
it’s a good way to keep it backed up). I also like the fact that I
now have SMS text messaging, now my friend
KP and I can send retarded messages
back and forth across the country.
I have to admit, this phone is so much lighter than my old phone
(it’s about 3 ounces, eep!) I’m actually scared to lose it. It will
all be fine, I just have to get used to it. Now I just have to
transfer all the phone numbers around and I’ll be good to go.
Many thanks to KP for pointers in the right direction, advice, and
opinions.