DAY 17
of the 30-Day Blog Challenge, 2011
So I really like my Nokia C5-00 phone, and I'll probably be one of the last persons to own a handset with a QWERTY keyboard, or an iPhone for that matter. I guess I'm old school that way.
Or, maybe not. While browsing the September issue of Glamour on the train today, I saw an ad for the new HTC Status, "the first device with a Facebook share button":
The two phones look a wee bit similar, don't they? The white, silver, and black design, for one.
Now, I'm not looking to make any big-ticket purchases anytime soon, but the Android-based Status looks promising, given that it features a tactile, clickety keyboard—the one thing I look for in any gadget that has inputting capabilities. (Yes, I did finally buy a wireless keyboard for my iPad.) If I switch from my AT&T prepaid plan to a two-year contract, the HTC phone would cost $50—that's the same price that the iPhone 3G is currently going for. And, if you're curious, it's $200 for the iPhone 4.
Like I said in my "Gadgeteering" post, tech-quisitions aren't exactly my thing, I only buy gadgets as the need arises. Or, in the event that something does fall in the "want" category, I'll most likely buy the best of the moment and hold on to it for years and years until it's obsolete.
Tell me: How do you like your gadgets—vintage, practical, or brand spanking new all the time?
Images courtesy of Nokia Europe and BGR.com.
Hi Ms Mariel! I actually have the same phone, though it's called HTC ChaCha here! I have that exact model and color as on the photo :) I love it because it's very easy to use considering it's an Android phone. I really should get around to completing my review of it, it's been sitting in my drafts for too long haha! I got lucky and won it from a raffle when Smart and HTC launched it here and I was invited to the event. I also have a Samsung Galaxy Ace that I bought last May, but I find myself using the HTC Status/ ChaCha more as the QWERTY keypad is much easier to use than the touchscreen :)
ReplyDeleteMy laptop is currently busted but I'll try to finish my review about it when I get back to my parents' house and hopefully I can help you decide whether to buy it or not ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to say I'm more practical when it comes to my gadgets. I buy on an as-needed basis. I switched to a QWERTY phone (Nokia E63) because it was one of the simplest and cheapest that had WiFi. Prior to that, I was using an N73. Before that? A 3530, which I used even when people were switching to camera phones!
ReplyDeleteAlthough, I do have bouts of gadget lust. I still want a tablet. I used to want the Kindle, but since I love magazines, I decided a tablet would be better for me. I'm eyeing the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the 7-inch one. Although, no big ticket purchases for me until I don't know when. Maybe when I stumble upon a sideline. :)
Thanks for sharing your gadget story, KV! Ooh, re: sideline, I might have something for you :)
ReplyDeleteKrissy! I'm excited to read what you have to say about the ChaCha!
Which could be an idea for a blog! Hehe. Oooh, that sounds interesting! Send me a message? :)
ReplyDeleteWill do, KV! :)
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