Update: I added the Samsung A620 because Paul has it and thinks he deserves special treatment or something.
Well, on a lighter but still phone-related note, my Samsung came yesterday. I like it so far, but have yet to actually talk on it since service doesn’t start until tomorrow. The only criticism I’ve found thus far is that it doesn’t have a snooze button like my Nokias did. However, it more than compensates with its total assload of other features in what I can only imagine is one of the smallest still usable phones available.
I am still amazed at the size, which made me wonder how it compares to a) my old phones (3360 & 3560) and the other phones I was looking at (V400 & V600). Then I figured I’d throw the $500 V3 Razr on there just for fun. The results are pretty astounding. The only one that has certain dimensions smaller is the Razr. However, because it’s so thin while still having so many features, it had to be both widened and lengthened to compensate. I just don’t see how it’s the “it” phone. It’s neat, but not great. And if it’s anywhere as reliable as other Motorolas, expect to be spending a lot of time with a loaner Nokia 3595.
But I digress. Here, in reverse alphabetical and forward numeric order, is how the 7 phones I mentioned stack up. Bold denotes best in comparison.
| Phone | Length / Width / Thickness (in) | Weight (oz) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung A620 | 3.50 | 1.90 | 1.00 | 4.48 |
| Samsung A680 | 3.30 | 1.80 | .87 | 3.50 |
| Nokia 3360 | 4.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 5.30 |
| Nokia 3560 | 4.65 | 1.97 | .91 | 3.80 |
| Moto V400 | 3.50 | 1.93 | 1.00 | 4.40 |
| Moto V600 | 3.50 | 1.90 | .90 | 4.30 |
| Moto V3 Razr | 3.86 | 2.08 | .54 | 3.35 |
More than a few times, I’ve wondered whether switching was a good idea. And I’ve been reassured everytime. Good things so far:
- really fast shipping
- an exact date and time when my number will switch (12/16 @ 6:43 AM EST).
- I get a discount from work which I will in turn use to pay for the majority of the PCS Vision package I can now afford to add.
- a really, really good deal. If you can, order now. I got my phone for $65. This is amazing when you consider it’s $280 with no contract and normally $130 with a contract.
- a very helpful website and fast customer service.
- a really helpful ordering staff. The person I was ordering with said the additional $80 discount was not supposed to be available in my area, but because that was the online price, he matched it.
- if you transfer your number, they’ll refund your activation fee ($36).