My Phone
HTC Magic
My primary phone is the HTC Magic, or otherwise known in the United States as myTouch. As with the picture, the one I have is black. This phone currently runs on the Android OS v 1.6. In addition, a number of applications are installed to increase the functionality of the phone.
The most used applications are Google Maps, Calendar, and Contacts. These are all synced with Google Services which is required for the phone to function properly. The media player – while basic is also used regularly as well as a number of internet applications.
Outgoing telephone calls are either made through Google Voice which displays the United States phone number in my contact information, or through my LocalPhone account which is the second outgoing connection and therefore would display (ideally) the UK telephone number. As for calls, since all calls are routed through Google Voice, all calls to the US, or Canada are charged as a domestic US call. With unlimited calling, this means that the calls are unlimited.
Incoming calls are directed to Google Voice in almost every instance. This would be every single public telephone number. In turn, callers are restricted based on the relationship. People who are strictly business calls rings a magic jack line which forwards to the cell phone. Friends ring another Magic Jack line which as well forwards to my cell phone. In both cases, there are different times. Unknown callers are treated as business calls. Family ring my cell phone directly, and in addition – a private VOIP phone number is set up already in the event that something should happen to my cell phone.
I have a range of software such as a twitter client, night clock, and Pandora radio. A QR reader is also on the phone as well as a podcast client that is rarely used. There is other software, and a game, but not much beyond that.
The phone would be paid off at the latest on July of 2012. These payments are made with 0% APR through T-Mobile. If the need for a better phone comes along, one would be acquired pushing this phone as a secondary, or backup phone. It is a little sluggish at times, so if I did upgrade, it would be only with twice the CPU, and memory (not storage).
The estimated price as if I was a single line (which I’m not), but disclosed as such in the event that someone might be interested would be a bit high on the price of the phone, but would benefit from the lower cost of service (with T-Mobile). The phone is $400 + tax, and T-Mobile service for unlimited calls, SMS, and data with insurance is $85/month + tax. There is a $35 activation fee for new lines, but with this plan, there is no contract.
