So, I finally made my decission between pre-paid or monthly for a cell phone. I went with Metro PCS which is a combination of both. $35.00 per month in state, unlimited and 5 cents a minute pre-paid for all long distance.
They offered a few different phones with that particular service and I checked them out and tried them all and decided on the Sony-Ericsson T206
I liked it because it was quite small (it can be hidden in the palm of my hand) and also because it had no external antenna.
It has 7 main indexes. Phonebook...Where you can store umpteen phone numbers with 1 touch dialing.
Messages....Where you can get voicemail, caller ID, call waiting. And options (for an additional fee) such as chat and e-mail.
Call Info....This lists missed calls, timers and lists of the people you've called and people who have called you.
Settings....Here you can alter the ring sounds. Add music to your incoming calls, add voice command calling, the language you want the phone to respond to,time and date,networks, etc.
Extras......Voice memos, where you can leave yourself vocal memos about appointments, etc. A calendar, calculator, stopwatch, alarm clock, picture options for your screens and even some pre programed games.
Browser.....Where you can activate the internet (additional fee).
My shortcuts.This is where you can customize the ring volume and the incoming sound volume plus many other things I haven't even explored yet.
Microsoft windows is already downloaded so it makes it very easy to access.
The screen is a bit small though, about 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches. But the icons are pretty easy to see. (Even for someone like me who doesn't have the best vision)
The battery holds enough power to allow for 2-3 hours of talk time and 24 hours of standby without recharging. From what I hear, that's pretty good on a cell phone.
And speaking of batteries. The phone comes with a home base battery charger, a car battery charger, a leather carry case and ''button'' ear phones.
So far, so good. The reception I've been getting is really pretty good, except when you're inside stores with a lot of electronic equipment. (I don't know the reason for that).
You can also purchase a hands-free headset with a contraption to hook up to the dashboard of your car. If you combine that with your voice command dialing, you can actually talk and drive with less distraction. (I personally let my calls go to voicemail if I'm in traffic).
So, my friends, for $159.00, I now have peace of mind in case of emergencies. $35.00 per month unlimited and 5 cents a minute long distance..good deal....GREAT PHONE!
Now back to mySony Ericsson T206 to find some more neat features!
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