Hey Joe, I understand exactly how you feel, I did the same thing from my Treo 700p to a small Samsung phone. As far as unlocked phones go, I assume by unlocked I assume you mean that it will work with multiple carriers. The downsides are that phone upgrades (firmware and software) will most likely not be available to you. Additionally the phone is not supported by your provider which means if any part of it stops working, such as a mic failure, you may have to buy a new phone. Other then that there's really very little difference between these phones and regular phones.
If you do get a phone that is made for your perticular carrier on Ebay it's usually a safe bet it will work. I would recommend getting the ESN or IMEI from the seller before paying for the item. You can contact a local store or customer service and verify that the phone is not reported as lost or stolen prior to paying for it. Hope that helps! Sean Houston On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Joe Fox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was looking for a little bit of insight. I have decided to downgrade my > phone from a HTC8525 (Windows Mobile 5) to just a regular mobile (Motorola > RAZR3). I was wondering other than being unlocked and sometimes have some > goodies thrown in (charger, earpiece, etc.) are there any other differences > from the models sold by the mobile vendors/authorized reps? > > The RAZR that I'm looking at is 1/2 the price that you would pay in the > retail store, and new out of the box. > > Thanks. > > Joe Fox > Systems/Network Administrator > > Mobile# (716) 846-9308 > http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfoxjr > > The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attached > files, is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the > recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient be advised > that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking > of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly > prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately > notify the sender via telephone at 716-846-9308 or by return e-mail. > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
