bluetooth redux

I'm kinda in same quandry as I've been looking to get a new phone soon that actually has Bluetooth and either stay w/Sprint or switch to Verizon (not willing to switch to any other carrier in my area).

I've had pretty good experiences w/current and previous BT-less Sanyos (SCP-8100 and 6000) but the Katana seems rather primitive compared to some of the competition that's been out for awhile per http://reviews.cnet.com/Sanyo_6600_Katana_...l?tag=pdtl-list and http://reviews.cnet.com/Sanyo_6600_Katana_...-2.html?tag=nav.

I really don't want to shell out too much $ though as Sprint BT-equipped phones are expensive in my book even with $150 credit.

 

I'll be very interested to see the responses to this topic.

I am at the point where I can get a new Sprint phone with the $150 credit. I've been very happy with my current Samsung non-BT phone (A660).

I'm also wondering what's going on with Sprint's phone upgrade program. Their Web site says the plan is changing in September, and the changes will be announced some time in August. I'm wondering if I should get my phone now or wait. They don't indicate if the new program is going to be better or worse.

 

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Go to the Eletronics section of the board and there's a nice long read on Sprint phones. I'm waiting for the Katana to finally arrive before I post a detailed posting of all the latest phones.