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{
    "title": "Looking for a new Unlocked GSM Phone",
    "url": "https://performancezen.com/2006/04/03/looking-for-a-new-unlocked-gsm-phone/",
    "datePublished": "2006-04-03",
    "dateModified": "2006-04-03",
    "language": "en-US",
    "description": "I have been shopping around for a new, unlocked GSM phone. I live in the US, so these are not as readily available as they are in the rest of…",
    "author": "spierzchala",
    "publisher": "Performance Zen"
}
```

# Looking for a new Unlocked GSM Phone

I have been shopping around for a new, unlocked GSM phone. I live in the US, so these are not as readily available as they are in the rest of the civilized world.

The criteria I have can be summed up easily:

- Candybar/brick: I have learned to hate flip phones
- Tri-Band: 900/1800/1900 (no 850 for me!) for largest range of coverage
- Keypad for easy text messaging

So far, I have narrowed the search down to three options:

- Sony Ericsson J200i
- Motorola C650
- Motorola T68i
- Motorola L6 (A boy has to dream!)

If anyone knows of any other candidates, or has domments on my shortlist, they would be appreciated.

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