XV6800/Titan still the phone or has its time come? What Should I Do?

[azrael201]

Yea TP is more or less out of the question, but thanks for putting it in perspective of simply a RAM issue (better screen? TouchFlo? I guess camera was a downgrade). I do notice lag from time to time but I can definitely live with it.

How does the phone stack up with Blackberrys or are they a different type of phone. Seems like all my peers are getting the Storm and iPhone. I wanted to stay away from mainstream phones, but I can't deny the satisfaction in iPhone's simplicity.

I notice the poll is split between keep it and don't keep it. I'm trying to think of what the real issue is for me. I think it's not having TEP makes me think this phone won't last 2 yrs down the road. Squaretrade will probably make me pay a deductible through my nose. I will contact the seller to follow up on his claim of this phone to try and get me one without the rainbow discoloration.

[weedahoe]

Have you looked at the Omnia? I just got mine for $100 from VZW but I will not be keeping it. I have played with them in the store and IMO they are much more nice than the TP (minus the KB).

[jmorton10]

Originally Posted by weedahoe

Have you looked at the Omnia? I just got mine for $100 from VZW but I will not be keeping it. I have played with them in the store and IMO they are much more nice than the TP (minus the KB).

So why aren't you keeping it??

~John

[weedahoe]

Originally Posted by jmorton10

So why aren't you keeping it??

~John

Its along story but basically VZW for me is decent. There arent the cheapest but with my Corp discount of 20% its ok. Im up for my New Every Two deal and here is how I see it. Ive dumped a ton of money in thier hand over the last 2 years and so I should get some back. So I did a new 2yr contract and got the Omnia for $100. I will take it and sell it on ebay BNIB and never opened. Ive been watching them and they are selling for around $400 (+/-). So I will clear $300 or so. Then in a month or so I will file a claim with Asurion for my "broken" 6800 and get a TP. If they ask about the Omnia I will say I gave it to someone in my fam because I didnt like it and kept my 6800. They dont care as long as the contract is in place. Getting a TP with VZW isnt worth the 2yr contract itself AND having to pay the $250. But if I can get one for $50 through Asurion then that better. I just got it last summer BNIB and I do have sticky keys sometimes. It still has a full 12 months warranty anyway.

[jmorton10]

PM me, I might want to buy that Omnia

~John

[weedahoe]

PM sent

[azrael201]

Omnia is great although I haven't seen anyone with it. It's all iPhones in my school. I've only seen one person with XV6900.

I just spoke with my dad he said he bought a Treo off ebay and was able to call Verizon and get a replacement Treo shipped to him. That's interesting.

[qbunnie]

Originally Posted by azrael201

I am so jealous of everyone here that can just walk into the store and invoke their TEP because right now I have no safety net if anything happens to this phone (other than contacting the seller and asking him to follow up on his Asurion claim). I am thinking I could return it to the seller and just pick up a Treo 700p off eBay (I know I will never learn) and use that until my contract expires and hopefully then, there will be more [affordable] options, including better supported G1 and Palm Pre. I should mention that I am a medical student and all I really need is epocrates.

2 things I want to say, if you are going into your rotations for 3rd and 4th year, I'm not sure the Palm Pre will have Epocrates for a while, and the G1 doesn't have it yet. So if you really need epocrates right away, you'll want the older Palm OS, WM, blackberry, or an iPhone (Palm OS and WM support the full version of epocrates)
The other is that if you are really worried about something happening to your phone, a viable option is to have it insured independently. My phone (it's covered under personal property) is insured for $500 (I have a TP) with no deductible and it is $45 a year. It is covered for theft and accidental destruction (note: minor scratches and such are not covered). Of course, they also insure my car and condo, so I might be getting a good deal, I'm not sure. It's State Farm if you were wondering.
Hope this helps.

[azrael201]

that helps a lot. I think I already made up my mind. I will probably hold on to this phone for a year, and sell it hopefully for $100 towards a better phone.

yea i realize the newer PDA OS don't have much software support as of now. I will wait on webOS.

I really need to get better insurance. Got into a car accident on Monday thinking I was king of snow driving until the ice owned me. So sad. I will definitely look into that when I try to get new insurance. I heard State Farm was pricey though.

Now i just have to get a replacement through the seller from Asurion I hope that won't get too complicated. Thanks Everyone!