2500 vs 7300 vs 8200 (camera is not important) for signal quality?

[CyByte]

all three of these phones are 99.99 with the 2 year contract.

they are all vision enabled. can i see pictures that are sent to me on these even if they do not have a camera?

All three of these phones look very similiar in design

All 3 have the speaker phone.

do any of these phones have bugs? which ones browse the internet faster (not the most important either)

All 3 have ready link capability (can it be shut off on all 3 to conserve battery?)

what is the battery time for standard and high capasity batteries?

How do these 3 compare for signal quality and holding a signal?

[NocTurnerV]

all three of these phones are 99.99 with the 2 year contract.

they are all vision enabled. can i see pictures that are sent to me on these even if they do not have a camera?

All three of these phones look very similiar in design

All 3 have the speaker phone.

do any of these phones have bugs? which ones browse the internet faster (not the most important either)

All 3 have ready link capability (can it be shut off on all 3 to conserve battery?)

what is the battery time for standard and high capasity batteries?

How do these 3 compare for signal quality and holding a signal?

The only one that's really different is the 8200...both the 7300 and 2500 are pretty much exactly the same phone, aside from the obvious aesthetic differences. And they come with different wallpapers. But seriously, I've used both, and everything from sound quality to battery life is essentially the same, so I'd say go with which one appeals to you more.

The 8200, on the other hand, is a bit different. Smaller size, the integrated camera, updated UI (although still not exciting)...it's got it's differences. I don't think the earpiece is as clear as the 7300, myself, but it's different for everyone, and I can hardly say it's bad. It just depends on your level of sensitivity.

They're all quite good, as far as phones go...

[CyByte]

any other opinions on these?

[CyByte]

bump only because I will be ordering in a couple hours

[Deval]

I would suggest the 7300, because it has SMS, which is pretty much the main difference between the 2500 and it...if you want something smaller, the 8200 is good.

[CyByte]

does the 8200 have sms as well?

from talking to a lady earlier she said if i leave my plan alone (unlimited text messages on line right now) I have shortmail that I will then have unlimited sms messages if I get a phone that has that option. Is this correct?

[Deval]

yes you do :) whatever you do, do not, and i repeat, do not change ur plan

yeah the 8200 also has SMS...do you need a camera/alarm clock? Also the 8200 defaults to T9 till you turn it off...useful lil feature

[CyByte]

would i be better off ordering my phone just over the phone with a sprint representive or should I go to a store (1 hour away) cheaper is better but less chance of a screw up would also be good :)

[Deval]

if you go 1 hour away, you get phone today instead of waiting...you can also goto any RS or Best Buy or Costco and get it if you want the 8200

[CyByte]

The T9 just sold me. my feiance can not hear well so I text message WAY more then I use the phone for voice calls. Thank you for that information Deval, it's appreciated alot.

[Deval]

:) not a problem...enjoy your new phone

[CyByte]

will radio shack sell me the phone for 150.00 if I ask to only have a 1 year contract or would they force you into a two year contract?

I do not mind paying the extra 50 dollars for a 1 year contract you seem to get a better deal that way in the long run with being able to change your plans and 100 dollar discount on a phone every year instead of 150 every 2.

[Deval]

no idea............

[CyByte]

if they do not. that is not a big deal I will get the 2 year agreement. Sprint has been good to us.

We have a radio shack close by I will have to call and see if they have that new green color :)