Originally Posted by MarcoMC

Hi Im gonna be honest with you guys on this forum Im a total noob when it comes down to cell phones, however, I have been considering for the past 2 weeks buying a new one. Currently I have a Nokia 6210i with a good battery but im looking now and would be interested in a cell phone with a fair to good digital camera and a good battery for less then 350$. I would be grateful for any advice since I dont know which one to buy or where. Should I buy it online or at bestbuy for example ?

The best thing to do, is to go to as many local places to see the phones, where you can get them in your hot little hands, so you can play with the features.

You already have your budget of anything under $350, so if it cost more instore, it might be less online, but for now, you are looking to see how it looks and feels in your hands. Once you have decided on what feels and looks good to you (IN PERSON not in a catalog or online), then you can start to narrow down price vs features you can't live without and features that might be nice to have.

Also do your research on cases/holsters/screen protectors and the like before hand. No sense in spending $300+ for a device that you are going to throw into the junk drawer full of keys and knives. (Hey you should see what I have in my backpack and pockets).

One thing to always remember... It's a phone, not BLING, so don't buy it just because everyone else is going to think it's cool. The second a new cellphone ad comes out, your cool phone will be last week's dog poo. No one is going to be looking and drooling over your phone (other than people wanting to take it the second it's unguarded).

Da Bear

Hi, My name is max.For my opinion,you can buy a phone with so many function ,but not famous brand.

I would recommend to start searching yourself and decide to a few brands that you like for other reasons. It is easier to get opinions when you know a little more than camera and battery. Personally, I like a phone if it looks good and feel good in my hand and pocket.

Hi Im gonna be honest with you guys on this forum Im a total noob when it comes down to cell phones, however, I have been considering for the past 2 weeks buying a new one. Currently I have a Nokia 6210i with a good battery but im looking now and would be interested in a cell phone with a fair to good digital camera and a good battery for less then 350$. I would be grateful for any advice since I dont know which one to buy or where. Should I buy it online or at bestbuy for example ?

I will appreciate any help and I apologize for being a noob in these matters.