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Clarence "Sparr" Risher ([personal profile] sparr) wrote2010-11-13 07:23 pm
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Shopping for a phone

I am shopping for a phone. Below is my shopping list. I won't buy a phone that doesn't have every feature in the first category. My budget is $300 for something that has all features in the first two categories, less for less, more for some of the last category.

Required:
able to record calls
transfer files via standard USB cable
charge via standard USB cable
mini/micro SD storage
standard earbud and/or headphone jack
web browser
320x240 screen
QVGA video camera
alarm clock that works while the phone is powered off
google contact syncing
caller blacklist

Needed:
not carrier locked
480x320 screen
VGA video camera
modern flash/javascript-capable web browser

Wanted:
800x480 screen
GPS
2MP+ camera

Your suggestions (or offers) are welcome. I'll probably add to this list as people make suggestions or point out things I forgot.

[identity profile] sparr0.livejournal.com 2010-11-15 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I'm familiar with the difference in powered off and sleep. I am referring to the mode in which the phone's battery life is measured in months.

I am also aware of the legal issues with phone recording apps. That doesn't preclude their existence, and some phones can do it out of the box without an extra app.

[identity profile] uglor.livejournal.com 2010-11-15 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Months of battery life = fully powered off. No modern smartphone will wake on alarm from that.

Probably your best bet is to get an Android phone and use Google Voice. It can record calls.