New non-iPhone

I thought for sure I’d be getting an iPhone when they came out but it seems the cost for what it offered was really high. It’s not out of my price range but promises more than it could deliver. The features that are available seem cutting edge but who wants to be using a touch screen for input!!! It reminds me of the Atari 400 computer with membrane keyboard from the early 80’s… sad that people go gaga over old tech. I think the crackberry is a better solution with its Qwerty Keyboard but alas, again with the high cost.

Then along came the LG (Lucky Goldstar) Rumour.. with qwerty keypad!!! Not quite a smartphone but who cares! Unlimited mobile internet, email and MSN for $13/month. I’m at work on my computer for eight hours a day, my home has three computers so I don’t need to surf the net while I’m waiting in line at Tim Hortons in the morning. I’ve also picked up an 4 gig microSD card and can have a 1000 songs handy.

Recently on a trip to Toronto I had to check the weather, message someone on Facebook for lunch and send an email… the phone was indispensable. I wish they’d activate the GPS in Canada…. Damn them!!

This is my 4th cell phone and so far my favorite.