Cell Phones?

[ex_cdr]

It's been some time since I've had a cell phone, but I'm about to get one for the first time in a few years and I know that there are many different types on the market. However, I have no clue on which ones are great and which ones I should run far away from! Are there any make and models that you love or hate? Any help would be wonderful! Thanks!

[Sue]

It would depend on how much you're going to use it. I only use mine for emergencies or to ask someone a quick question so for me Tracfone is perfect. When I need more minutes I can just refer someone else or buy another card and I'm all set. Codes If you plan on using it alot, then you'd probably want to get some other service. I'm not familiar with those as I only use mine for emergencies, maybe someone else can offer some advice on that.

[gbjunk]

If you are going to sign a contract - read the fine print! mainly what is considered night minutes (lots of services still start night time minutes at 9 pm, I know AT&T still does). Also, lots of services have free cell to cell calls (within the same network of course) so if you have a significant other with a cell phone make sure you get that option, most of my minutes are spent calling the significant other's cell! and boy they go quick
As for a physical phone, well, there a lot of different ones out there. The Nokias seem to have a pretty good lasting battery. I have a Siemens which I love cause it's very tiny and its battery lasts for a couple of days (without much use), but of course it is not a color phone and it does not have a cam with it...but I don't need all that, I guess everything depends on your needs.
good luck!