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amal
01/11/02 at 10:31:33
slm, I want to get a new cell phone.My current one has a bad reception,especially inside buildings. I have an account with sprint and i don't know if the problem is with their network or the model of the phone. So...i need advise on buying a good cell phone and which company has the best network.I think in the US there are only two major companies : Verizon and Sprint. And while we're on the subject can somebody please explain to me why in the US you're charged for incoming calls as well as outgoing ones??? that looks like plain rip off to me! In the middle east, and i think also in europe, you're only charged for outgoing call.

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/11/02 at 11:14:33
Assalaamu-alaikum Amal, and ALL mobile users. Two young healthy bro's i know, all of a sudden, for no apparent reason, went down with Cancer recently. One is now seriously messed up, as in brain damaged, the other is also in a pretty bad way, with severe memory loss, and brain tumours. Now why this happened all of a sudden to two healthy young men is not clear, but when i thought about it, something just hit me. I realised that both thse guys had recently been using mobiles a LOT. And that is the only thing i can link this sudden cancer to. So all you people out thier with phones, take heed, they are a danger, and most people have no reason to be using them. A normal phone would do fine. Its main purpose is to operate as a fashion accessorie, but this can have life wrecking side affects. If you have a phone, only keep it for emergency purposes. I also read that in the past 3 years thier has been a 400% increase in brain tumours amongst the young, and no doubt this is linked to the cell phones! In my opinion, keep your phone, but charge it up, get credit on your phone, then swith it off, put it in your backpack, and leave it thier, only use it for emergencies. Myself, i suffer the consequnes also, i used to use the ohone a lot a while back, and i started getting severe headaches, i mean REAL bad headaches, but before using the phones, i never used to get headaches! The first time i EVER used a mobile, my head was spinning, i had never experienced anything like it! After a few months , i just thought forget this, i dont wanna fry my brians no more! Now i hardly ever use a phone!

Re: Cell phone
amal
01/11/02 at 11:31:38
slm, Br. Mujaahid, Jazaka Allahu kheyran for the advice :) I rarely use my cell phone.The only reason i got it is to appease my mother who gets worried a lot for my safety when outside the house. I think it makes sense for sisters to have one considering the societies we live in. Also you might need it if something happens to your car in the middle of nowhere. But yeah, i agree with you. It should be used only for necessities. I really can't understand people who talk extensively on the phone, especially while driving! salam

Re: Cell phone
Hania
01/11/02 at 12:05:34
Sis Amal Why don't you get a hands free set? www.point.com A great website covering everything you need to know about cell-phones.You can ever search the site for phones and plans available in your area. Well, first decide which technology you want to use: Analog or Digital.What phone you get will be based on which technology you choose to work with. Analog: If you will travel anywhere remote, even a dozen miles away from a big city, get analog. Digital is new so calling ranges won't be as extensive. Also, digital is a bit more finicky -- compares to FM radio as analog compares to AM radio. Phones are a bit cheaper. And there's only one analog -- very helpful if you want to switch companies a lot. The disadvange is that the sound isn't the best. With a really bad company or tricky location, it can get even worse. Digital: It's advantage is that the sound is so much clearer and the plans are usually cheaper since the phone companies want to push this new technology. Disadvantages: Well, the coverage areas aren't as extensive. And if you live in a city with lots of tall building and hills, may the forces above help you. The phones are more expensive. There are different frequencies of digital making switching companies almost impossible -- well here in the US anyways.

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/11/02 at 11:57:05
Asalaamu-alaikum Hania!! Hania according to sound research done by several independant research bodies, hands free kits in fact multip-ly the radion 300%! That is massive! They claim hands free kits are even worse! Sis forget using mobiles, just send pigeons instead ;) At least THEY wont give you a headache or Cancer! AND they will eat your scraps! I eman come on, people have, in recent years, become more complacent and lazy becuse of mobiles, as in people always turn up late for meetings, etc, and simply get on their phone and say, oo oo i may not be able to make it5, on time, i'm gona be late (which translates to "i'm watching TV"!). Hania the risks have been well published. Is it really worth risking your health over a chat with a friend?

Re: Cell phone
Hania
01/11/02 at 12:04:22
[quote] Hania the risks have been well published. Is it really worth risking your health over a chat with a friend?[/quote] When its really late I need to ring my daddy or mummy to pick me up from the station. Thats why I need mine :)

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/11/02 at 12:30:05
Salaam <When its really late I need to ring my daddy or mummy to pick me up from the station. Thats why I need mine> LOL!!! Yeah thats the things i was saying it should be okay for! The things which i feel are pointless are such instances :- "Ring ring!! Hello' Y, do me a favour, bring me a cup from the kitchen! and X Ring ring!! "Hello, this suit fits fine, but get me the next size, i wanna try that" Y: Ok, i'll bring it into the fitting room, hey theirs a nice purple one here, shall i get that?" X: No, it dont look nice in sunny weather, by the way we aint had sun around here for ages Y: Yeah i know, aww shucks, after you got your suit we'll go to the holiday shop X: Yeah, great idea, remember last year when we went to europe, remeber that store in spain we went to, great place Y: oh yeah, i remeber, they had this luvly suit which i.. Shop assistant: "SHUT UP! YIP YAP!!! YIP YAP!! blah blah blah, cant you just come out the changing room and talk to your friend, thiers a massive queue of people waiting to try on thier cloths!"

Re: Cell phone
Hania
01/11/02 at 12:47:13
ehm, right, interesting, hmmmm thanks Mujaahid. Bro Mujy are you sure you haven't had too much over exposure to a mobile phone yourself or have you put your head in a microwave at anytime (i'm joking :))

Re: Cell phone
Mystic
01/11/02 at 15:44:21
[slm] Bro Mujaahid thanx I needed the laugh ;-D;-D Amal sprint really does suck!! I have it too and all this random things are happening even cutting me off conversations!!!! Makes me soooo mad ):( I heard ATT is supposed to be good...my brother has it..check em out. :-) Maliha [wlm]

Re: Cell phone
Arsalan
01/11/02 at 17:15:06
[slm] Hania, I almost fell off my chair after reading your post :) Amal, check out the Cingular service, although I don't think anyone can beat the Sprint PCS plan. Wassalamu alaikum.

Re: Cell phone
amal
01/11/02 at 19:21:44
slm, Jazakum Allahu kheyran jamee'an for the advice :) [quote]That's seriously weird if you're charged for incoming calls[/quote] Wanna know what's even more weird? You can't exchange one service for another without throwing away the whole phone.Instead you're *forced* to buy a new one because each phone is custom made for the company offering the service...Can you say leeches?

Re: Cell phone
Sparrow
01/11/02 at 19:45:23
hi Amal, I've only recently caved in and bought my first cell phone - I need one now that I'm on the road alot - and I have to say I'm REALLY happy with Verizon's service and pricing plans.  I recommend them. Good luck, Sparrow.

Re: Cell phone
Hajreee
01/11/02 at 21:02:27
Salaams err, there are some services out there where the first minute of incoming calls is free ;p i know, only the first min, but that's not that bad, if your friend needs to tell you one thingy really quickly, works out well :) my service is Nextel...it's GOOD!!! you have service *almost* everywhere! i've been having problems with it though recently, but that's because of *my* phone, i think all the times i clumsily dropped it on the floor had an effect ;-D but i'm being honest, it's a good deal and you do get excellent service...i have free weeknights starting at 8, usually other plans start at 9 and i have free weekends and i have 300 free minutes anytime...it's a good bargain sis...get it! heheheh good luck and oh, as mujaahid said, cell phones *may* cause cancer, but just get those headset thingys where you can talk through the microphone thingy hanging on the earset, do you know what i'm talking about? just see the accessories with the phone, or if you get a Nokia phone, you'll get the earset with it... Voicestream- they are horrible! * Sprint PCS- that's all right *** Cingular- that's all right as well *** AT&T- that's pretty good **** Nextel- excellent, ***** have fun cell phone searching! make sure you like your plan because most of them have year contracts and if you end it earlier, you have to pay extra money...so chose wisely :) okee dokee! take care of yourself and do let us know what phone and service you got =) Wasalaams

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/12/02 at 15:21:19
Assalaamu-alaikum Amal try this link, it gives you a good guide on what to look out for when buyign a new phone and explains all the basics. Anyway before i get any more accusations aimed at me i'll post the link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/business/newsid_1564000/1564260.stm Check it out, its pretty good, i learnt stuff i had no idea about!! Wasalaam

Re: Cell phone
Barr
01/12/02 at 21:50:48
Assalamu'alaikum :-) [quote]And while we're on the subject can somebody please explain to me why in the US you're charged for incoming calls as well as outgoing ones [/quote] In S'pore, we're charged for incoming alls as well (though lesser than outgoing). I think its fairer that way, as the mobile user has the benefits and convenience of being reached anywhere they are, and the terrestial line user, well, they pay as per normal. U don't have to top up as much if you use a public phone to call a mobile user, like in the UK. Just imagine the no. of coins you gotta slot in everytime. Drives me crazy! I'm always short of coins. Besides, with the free minutes that you get... guess what? I only pay for my discounted monthly subsription fees only, last month :):):)   [quote]Bro Mujy [/quote] Hmmm, Little Mujaahid, Little Mujahina, and now, Br Mujy *ahem* ;) ;-D :):):) *Barrrunsforherlife!*

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/13/02 at 03:59:54
Assalaamu-alaikum <Hmmm, Little Mujaahid, Little Mujahina, and now, Br Mujy *ahem* > I dont get it!!!

Re: Cell phone
eleanor
01/13/02 at 08:45:05
slm [quote]Just imagine the no. of coins you gotta slot in everytime. Drives me crazy! I'm always short of coins. [/quote] didn't they have phone cards where you were/are ??? wasalaam eleanor

Re: Cell phone
solehah
01/14/02 at 03:18:34
Salaam Are vah vah vah...I did not get to read this thread and when I finally do, the things I have missed :) Hmmm....we have pet names now ? Thats interesting. How sweet, Haniaji calling Mujaahid Mujy. And what do u mean u don't get it Mujaahid ? Usually u get more than your fair share of meaning :-p Kidddiiinnggg Sighh Amal, like Barr says, we get charged for incoming and outgoing calls, incoming and outgoing sms, we get charged for breathing on the receiver I think. Grrr.. Sis Eleanor, u have been duped.  No Nokia phone, I repeat, NO Nokia phone is cool. Ericsson rocks. The bestest.  So please sister, its not too late, there is still time for you to buy a superduper Ericsson mobile phone heh heh Oh btw..the handphone and cancer thingy...well, emm..*looks around guiltily* I ONLY just use abt 150hours every month on that phone... heh heh Wassalam

Re: Cell phone
MuslimSis
01/14/02 at 08:28:22
as-salaam alaikum, "NO Nokia phone is cool. Ericsson rocks. The bestest.  So please sister, its not too late, there is still time for you to buy a superduper Ericsson mobile phone heh heh" Ahem,):( Ericsson phones are not he best!!! there picture msg's dont turn out;)i mean cum on wats the point of havin a mobile with pic msg's;)-jk Sister Amal i had to get ma mob 4 the same reason as u-AND I GOT A NOKIA;):) take care

sprint isn't all that..
princess
01/14/02 at 14:33:45
walikumas'salaam warahmatullah ;-D [quote]it's a good deal and you do get excellent service...i have free weeknights starting at 8, usually other plans start at 9 and i have free weekends and i have 300 free minutes anytime..[/quote] i have nextel as well..and i exteremely happy with it ;-D hahah..we have the exact same plan :) how nice ;-D all nextel INCOMING calls r free for me ;-D that rocks soo much ;-D sprint starts @ 9pm! ;) and u can avoid the whole brain frying thing all together, by gettin either the hands free kit (that was already suggested) or, u can have a speaker on ur phone, and be coo like me ;-D

Re: Cell phone
Hajreee
01/14/02 at 15:02:15
Salaams Br.Mujy??? NO comment! haha wow another nextel user...i'm telling you, it's a good plan :) and hmm, i didn't know all incoming calls were free, i thought it was only the first minute! i'm excited, now my dad won't get mad at me for using up all my free minutes and going overboard :/ and i have speaker option on my phone as well ;p i think we have the same phone, you hajreee-wanna-be! ;) so amal, did you decide anything yet?!

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/14/02 at 15:12:07
Salaam Sister Spajree ;-) <Br.Mujy NO comment! haha> Hmmm...interesting....no comment eh? Is that on the advice of your lawyer? <and i have speaker option on my phone as well ;p> So do I, AND i have loads of bottons on my phone. Also another thing, i have the internet on my phone, its a WAP phone. I also have a little cancer cell maker. AND its a tiny phone. Best of all i have no credit, which means i can't use it, hence those nastey Cancer Cell Makers cannot do their evil work! Anyway even if i did have credit, i would still have to charge my phone as i aint done that in weeks. Why is it that the batteries charge runs out so quickly? you know, i just dont get it :(

Re: Cell phone
Hajreee
01/14/02 at 15:31:36
Salaams i'll tell you why your battery dies fast- i have the same problem right now... it's because you must have overcharged it, no one warned me about that...stupid old me used to charge it every night and i would leave it the whole night, and it would stay charging for about 7 hours! it's ridiculous...so now my phone dies terribly fast and it's quite annoying! so yeah, that's probably where your problem lies... and huh? i didn't get your lawyer joke/comment...try harder next time ;-D okee, Wasalaams

Re: Cell phone
mujaahid
01/14/02 at 15:36:07
Salaams I charge my battery overnight too, isnt that how long you charge it for? Theirs no instruction on the manual apart from a 16 hour first charge when you first ever charge it! <i didn't get your lawyer joke/comment...try harder next time> Women, all the same ;)

Re: Cell phone
Hajreee
01/14/02 at 15:44:40
Salaams guys, all the same ;) ie- you guys don't know how to crack up jokes and of course we women wouldn't get them! hahah and yeah, there are no instructions on when to charge it after you first charge it when you get it...my sister's phone actually tells her when her battery is charged, we need that on our phones... but now i'll teach you- you need to charge your battery when the phone dies...not when it's halfway dead and btw, you should be able to get by with it being charged halfway or even 1/4 because you don't talk on the phone that much, remember, it causes cancer? ;)

Re: Cell phone
eleanor
01/14/02 at 16:38:39
slm [quote]Ericsson phones are not he best!!! there picture msg's dont turn out;)i mean cum on wats the point of havin a mobile with pic msg's;)-jk Sister Amal i had to get ma mob 4 the same reason as u-AND I GOT A NOKIA;):) [/quote] Yeah! Sister You Rock!!! Tell em!! Ha ha ;-D NOKIA IS THE BEST, WAS ALWAYS THE BEST AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST Nokia phones were there when *nobody* had a mobile phone, except my ultra-cool husband of course heh heh.. Ericsson???  Puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeeese :o The words "small" "cheap" and "gammy" spring to mind.. ;-D wasalaam eleanor

Re: Cell phone
bhaloo
01/14/02 at 21:37:54
slm Yeah, Nokia is good. :) I have AT&T and evening rates are from 7pm to 7am each day.  Pretty cool. :)  The signal quality is also pretty good.  If I remember right, Nextel was pretty expensive. What about people's phone ringer.  Does yours sound like ring ring, or bling bling? ???

Re: Cell phone
solehah
01/14/02 at 22:08:25
Salaam [quote]Ericsson???  Puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeeese :o The words "small" "cheap" and "gammy" spring to mind.. ;-D [/quote] Ehem...lemme just point out some very important points here. 1. Nokia is the one that is obsessed with smallness whereas Ericsson is always true to its fundamental design. 2.  Nokia's phone is easily available in Singapore for $0 when you subscribe to a line but a $0 Ericsson phone ? Nuff said. 3.  Ericsson started the lighted LCD first, Nokia followed.  Ericsson started the flap, Nokia followed.  Ericsson started the blue tooth technology with Sony, last reported in a paper, Nokia is understudying abt the bluetooth technology. In fact Ericsson T68 is the first phone with an in-built blue tooth technology.  Ericsson R386 is the first ever phone with all the WAP functions built in, Nokia ? Case point ? Ericsson LEADS and Nokia FOLLOWED. Tsk. 4.  Whenever a group of friends and I go to other countries, even to remote places, guess which phone can still get a reception and connection ? Samsung ? No. Motorola ? No. Nokia ? Nej. Ericsson ? Ja. So, friends Romans and countrymen, ditch that Ericsson-wannabe Nokia and get the real Ericsson. Thank you *bowing to the sounds of thunderous clapping*

m o b i l e
princess
01/14/02 at 23:58:47
walikumas'salaam warahmatullah ;-D [quote]What about people's phone ringer.  Does yours sound like ring ring, or bling bling? ???[/quote] i thought bling bling was for ballers? ;) ??? and i keep mines on vibe, for popularities sake ;) ;-D

Re: Cell phone
eleanor
01/15/02 at 06:26:16
slm woo hoo.. someone is a tad touchy about their phone and go to the trouble of doing hours of extensive research on the 'net, just to pull out a few little points about why their phone is better ;-D it's like comparing a Jap car to a German car... gammy, full of gadgets that no one really needs, but no use whatsoever for the long haul.. I have never had a problem with Nokia's reception, FYI. Anyway...nuff said... my phone goes "dee..dee dee...dee dee...dee dee...doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo..." and repeats this until I answer it. In the key of C major. wasalaam eleanor

Re: Cell phone
solehah
01/15/02 at 20:36:49
Salaam [quote]it's like comparing a Jap car to a German car... gammy, full of gadgets that no one really needs, but no use whatsoever for the long haul..[/quote] Ehem btw Sis Ellie, whenever I travel from Singapore to the north of Malaysia (thats about 10hours drive) how is it its the Merc and the BMWs that are lined up by the side of the road with the engine hood up and worried owners frantically talking on their handphones while the Nissans and the Toyotas whizz by ? Heh ! [quote]my phone goes "dee..dee dee...dee dee...dee dee...doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo..." and repeats this until I answer it. In the key of C major.[/quote] And when your phone rings does anyone bop you for not answering immediately ? muahahahahahaha (offers Ellie cadbury chocolates) Well, I am no better. My phone rings to the sounds of Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile which can be very very surreal to hear to heh heh *Who started this thread anyways ?* lol Wassalam

Re: Cell phone
Nazia
01/15/02 at 21:02:54
slm, I had cingular here in Alabama and it was alright, my phone was a bit crappy, (Motorolla Startac) but besides that, it was cool.  But if you even want to *step* outside of your home area, TURN OFF YOUR PHONE.  Their roaming charges are RIDICULOUS.  They even charge you if someone calls and you don't pick up!!!  But I think they stopped that now.  Anyways, I needed something with free nights and weekends.  Would you believe I used my phone for over 4000 minutes one month?!  But I used my hands free all the time.  Anyways, whoever you go to, try to find a nice salesperson.  Sometimes they'll hook you up.  For $29.99 I got 250 daytime minutes and free nights and weekends WITH long distance AND I didn't have to sign a contract.  That was phat :) Ok...I have to go now, but good luck with your search :) Take Care, Wassalam, Nazia
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