Just one question: How did you managed your life before you get your phone? :)

No really, regarding my last comment, I didn’t agree with you. For me, the basic impact, the reason why would I buy the phone is because of the design not because of the features on it. So, you can have two groups of phones: lovely and ugly, not “simple” and “full of shit equipment”.

These features like Bluetooth or Infrared are used to exchange files, like ring tones and pictures between your mates, which is the reason for buying my phone. Mp3 player and fm radio are the features that I use every day. For example, I listen music on my phone during my car drive (I do have radio, but it’s old, and comparing to my new phone, no chance). Or in the coffee bar (don’t like the music that is on). Organizer ????? To Do List functionality on you phone ????? At last, one of the most important parts is the the “Camera”. The real reason that I haven’t buy a new phone yet, is because new Sony-Ericsson and Nokia phones have 3.2 mega pixel camera. Can you imagine, what resolution they will have (nowadays, basic cameras on the market have more that 3.2 and cost less than 100 Euros, why do I necessary need 3.2 on my phone)?

So, to sum up, I have Sony CMD-Z7, three and a half years old, with great design that looks quite a bit newer. It has the wap (top feature in those days) functionality that I never had used. I often use the features for talking, sending sms, alarm, calculator and the phone runs perfect. Should I change it?

Well, that’s you. I personally weigh features much more over design, however, yes, design is important. I still regard the T610 to be one of the best phones ever made, and I still have it. It has great features, and has an overall great design. Simple, slim and easy to use. However, it started to get old, and that’s why I got the K750i.

Features like Bluetooth and Infrared are usefull. I can easily connect my phone to any IRDA or BT-enabled device. Synchronising with the computer would be much easier to do via Bluetooth, but XP SP1 does not support bluetooth nativelly, and I’m too much of a lazy ass to upgrade it.

I guess it’s a personal issue. Design is important, indeed, but features are what make me buy a certain phone. I like a nice screen, and mp3 playback, and such - it makes the phone more fun. Plus, I can have various applications and games running on it. I can use a ‘normal’ web browser instead of wap, and check my e-mail when I need to, etc. It’s quite useful.

And in regards to your first question - I got a decent phone when I needed it. The T610 was my first full-blown full-feature phone, and I got that at the end of 2nd level at uni, when I started to need my organizer and reminder. I wouldn’t remember anyone’s birthday if it weren’t for the organizer. :)