Cell phone question [RE-wrenches]

[Peter Duchon]

We use Motorola exclusively now.  The SLVR with the latest chip actually
improved reception as Cingular suggested it would.  I received my new chip
in April and now get to listen to my crew's cellphones' notify beeps when
they lose coverage on the way to remote sites.

I've also dropped many a cellphone from rooftops.  Circa 2002 phones I had
survived om each incident, but these were bulkier, heavier phones with the
high impact plastic cases, don't recall the manufacturer.

I dropped a Motorola RAZR (while flipping open) from a 2nd story rooftop and
it broke in half, but still worked without the display!  I've dropped the
SLVR perhaps 3-4 times, but only as I'm getting out of the truck or whatnot.
The SLVR has survived these drops and usually has stayed on.  I have not
dropped my SLVR on to a hard surface yet from any height above say 4 or 5
ft.    I think I've got nicks on each corner of the nice case of the SLVR,
but no worries there, builds character.  I like the SLVR because I don't
have to fumble it with one hand to get it open to answer the call.  The
other hand usually has, what else, but a wrench, in it.  Flip phones can be
dangerous to use if you are a dedicated answering party to phone calls
received in the field.

PD
asappower.com
1auinc.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Sindelar [mailto:allan at positiveenergysolar.com]
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 9:41 AM
To: New wrenches posting
Subject: Cell phone question [RE-wrenches]



Wrenches,
We would like advice about what currently-available cell phones you are
satisfied with. I'm not asking for info about cell phone companies, as that
is region-specific and subject to many factors. My question is more about
which makes and models of phones work best in rural, remote, long-distance
areas, which we have lots of in New Mexico. We have tried camera phones
(hey, photograph a system and e-mail it to the office for advice! What a
great idea!) and find we don't much use the feature, so basic, rugged,
reliable models with good fringe-area reception are what we are looking for.
We are changing providers, and would like some advice on phones to order.
Also, if there are web sites that compare cell phones for these type of
questions, please reply with that info as well.

Thank you,
Allan Sindelar
Positive Energy


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