I have bad luck with cell phones. Or else I'm just a forgetful ditz. You judge.
Phone #1: giant Mitsubishi humpback whale phone. Purchased sometime in 2000. got to the point where it would only hold a charge for 5 minutes or so
Phone #2: really great, lovely Panasonic phone. Purchased for $100 and additional 2 year agreement in mid 2001. Antenna was broken sometime after a few months of ownership. Replaced under warranty
Phone #3: identical to #2. left in cab.
Phone #4: identical to #2 and #3. Subjected to water damage in an embarrassing 2002 incident involving a glass of water left in my purse.
Phone #5: one model lower than #2 & 3. Purchased as a replacement for the water damaged one for $50 with one-year extension. I think I lost it, but I can't quite remember the circumstances.
Phone #6: A nice Nokia with a color screen. Purchased for $30 with two-year extension. An upgrade in that it had a color screen and games. a downgrade in that it was bigger then the tiny Panasonic.
Phone #7: A Samsung X426 (Color Display). Purchased on line about 5 minutes ago for $30 (and two-year contract extension include $250 instant rebate for internet purchase/upgrade). Replaces Phone #6 which appears to have been left on American Airlines flight 1130 from Boston or at the airport shuttle ticket-buying counter. My first flip-phone.

Yeah, I think irresponsible ditz wins too. On the other hand, I've only had 3 palm pilots since 1999.

I'm not sure that's something to be proud of.

$30/month is still getting me 1000 anytime and unlimited nights and weekends and free long distance, but I'll still be saddled with the obnoxious 40cents/minute roaming charges subjected on all ATTWS customers.

I was really hoping to hold out for the cingular deal to change things.

Sigh.
- posted by Heidi @ 4:52 PM