User: Slammer
These are the most recent forum messages posted by Slammer:
Re: Good!!!
Cell technology has come along way since the days of analog. Digital technology has allowed the engineering of cell towers to get quite creative for disquise. They can be hidden in barns, made to look like flag poles, they can be strapped to buildings and water towers and made to look like trees.
Lake George, NY provisioned a cell tower to blend in with the Adirondack scenery. Nextel built the cell tower to mimic an Adirondack Pine Tree.
It ...
Re: Hardware???
http://m.androidauthority.com/germany-sealed- battery-bans-133828/
Here's something you may find interesting as well.
It is said that consumers don't always know what's good for them. They can easily be impressed with a design that is not actually in the best interest of themselves.
I agree.
John B.
Re: Hardware???
---" most people who have phones with no-removable battery usaully dont have battery problems"---
So the marketing tactics have successfully sold you on this.
Batteries are batteries. There is no difference in design other than shapes to make them fit into a more compact package. Batteries are only good for so many cycles, then the percentage of capacity decreases. Sealing the battery doesn't change the cycle count.
John B.
Re: Hardware???
http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/ 14377_Sealed_vs_user-replaceable_bat.php
I n this article, Mr. Litchfield explains it on an engineer's level why sealed batteries are an oxymoron.
IPhone users get a better return on their investment which means they upgrade more frequently and don't generally experience the issues. Those that have bought used iphones, generally don't notice an issue until months down the road. Same with editors of these sites. They have access to new handsets far more frequently greatly decreasing the experience of failed batteries.
I happen to live ...
Re: I Just Don't Get It
We are not just talking about any metal. Aluminum.
Aluminum has a molecular base that can make it unstable as opposed to MPM. It is also highly intolerable of environmental elements that are corrosive to it. The first corrosive element that comes to mind is salt. What does the body expel especially through hands? Holding an aluminum phone with bare hands, will start the chemical reaction.Tarnishing, pitting and discoloration.
The other factor aluminum has is its ability for heat and ...
Re: I Just Don't Get It
I expressed my concern to HTC when they launched the EVO LTE. I felt they were heading in the wrong direction with fixed battery. HTC claimed I was not alone. Yet, here we are with the ONE. I don't think battery technology has changed radically to ward off the common failures. A battery is a battery. It doesn't matter what shape or form they make it to accommodate phone design. Because the engineered design is essentially the same. ...
Re: Hardware???
---" Phones are devices you hold in your hand and manipulated frequently throughout the day. That's just one of the factors that makes the outer physical aspects crucial to pretty much everyone."---
I don't remember such an emphasis on this until Apple said we should.
52% percent of over a thousand people recently polled, said they have no problem sticking to polycarbonate if it meant retaining removable batteries and SD Slots. I think this reflects the great sales of the ...
I Just Don't Get It
---"Though it clearly makes gains over the GS3 in terms of quality, it doesn't go far enough to compete with the superb build of devices such as the HTC One and Apple iPhone 5"---
I've used cellphones for over 27 years and have never once had a problem with MPM(Molded Polycarbonate Material). While I may understand the wish for better materials by some individuals, MPM doesn't seem to be effecting sales of the Galaxy. In fact, a recent poll of ...
Re: Do it in house like Verizon
---" If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself."---
If you want something to your personal liking, doing it yourself often meets this goal. It being done right however, isn't always the end result.
John B.
Wireless Industry Beware..
The sole purpose for multiple healthy carriers, is to promote a very competitve industry for consumer choice. This is the most logical and best hope for instituting fair price and service.
Julius was very in tune with this basic analysis and used public outcry as a block for what could've been a huge mistake in maintaining this crucial consumer interest.
I fear the likes of Tom Wheeler and any rich carrier that clamours for supremacy by scouting future merges that unravel ...
Re: Figures.
The DOJ has a specific obligation in holding carriers to play the fair game as it states here in the Statutory Framework of the law.
---" Congress enacted Section 6404 of the Spectrum Act, which modifiesSection 309(j)to prohibit the Commission from preventing an otherwise qualified entity from participating in an auction, but reaffirms the Commission’s authority “to adopt and enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that promote competition.”--
The first part may seem to the point you ...
Re: Figures.
---" WalMart is rich and can afford to do as they please and offer low prices compared to these small stores."---
Unfortunately, your statement is contrary to the two large wireless carriers motive. They are not offering the "Low prices" compared to the smaller carriers. It was Walmart offering "comparable"prices that gave your area a choice. However, Mr. Watts specifically calls out Sprint and T-Mobile as point of attack when the DOJ has made it known that "any" carrier which ...
Re: I'm sure
My guess is yes.
The two largest companies have enjoyed basking in paradise while the smaller companies have laid claim that those with the most money will always be able to purchase more goods.
John B.
Figures.
---" AT&T senior EVP and General Counsel Wayne Watts wrote, "It is surprising that the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice would even propose measures that are so nakedly designed to help specific companies."---
First) How did I know it would be AT&T throwing a fit?
Secondly) Mr. Watts is falsely defining the Anti-trust issue at hand as the DOJ is doing exactly what is in the best interest to protect consumer property from possibly being abused as an ...
Tough Fight.
For years, the same administrative department together with the FCC, has allowed the two larger carriers to become even larger by letting the two work as a cartel in swapping spectral assets and subscribers. This request is a little late to the game and will be met with huge resistance.
The "lack of spectrum" card is always used in the purchasing of gold frequencies. I suspect that even with this fight, it will be time consuming and the larger ...
Re: HTC is bringing their One to Sprint before Samsung launches their S4
---" Phones that dont have removable/expandable memory & battery are a turn off."---
For me, I find this comment rings true and the items convenient. However, I've been getting beaten up on other forums when I express my wish for these two options. Most all are from a younger age group that have not yet been caught with their pants down. Just one time having a phone die in the middle of something extremely important with no way to get ...
Re: Battery life
As you know by now Eric, I 'm not the biggest proponent of hermetically sealed phones where you can't get to a stupid battery. A battery is one of the most failed pieces of hardware components. So, to add another point to my argument, is the use of aluminum on these phones. Aluminmum is highly conductive of heat and cold. Tightly Sealing a battery in an aluminum casing with no way for components to breath(especially batteries), greatly increases the ...
Re: Sadly, most Americans are economically ignorant
Rusty,
Please!
This is a numerous time you are defending the company for preying on consumer's ignorance.
This has nothing to do with ignorance as much as it has to do with a blantant misuse of conduct on part of the company. They are getting away with it because nothing is there to prevent it. What is so hard to understand about this?
I want the name of your loan bank. I want them to know that you have no problem with maintaining ...
Re: People also forget that the carriers get screwed by fraud/non-bill pays
You're defending a circumstance that doesn't need to be defended. Companies already factor everything of running a business including lawyers and court costs to recover losses under the issues you mention. This "Should" be all factored in with a running contractual service. Then when someone purchases a phone at reduced cost, an added cost should be added to offset the price. Once the phone is paid for, the cost should drop back down to normal operating service costs ...
Re: Need More Regulations
Evidently, you didn't see the depth of the article. The "Costs of cellular communications" should be estimated in billable services BEFORE adding in the subsidy of the device. This should include everything with running a business. Once the device is paid off, one should only have to pay for these extended running services. Not for something already paid off. What is so hard to see about that. We are not complaining about paying for the cost of cellular ...
Re: Great Article
This IS a great article and I've already shared it with friends and colleagues. Rich is a new hero amoungst strangers and consumers :D
But, seriously here. Inflated pricing is all in perspective. As it stands, manufacturing costs of say $175 are set in line with the subsizing costs. If every carrrier did away with subsidizing, consumers would start to shop for the cheapest handset and this would in turn drive down manufacturing costs. Manufacturers get away ...
Re: A Disgusting Oversimplification. ..
MadFatMan,
Carriers should be figuring in all the service costs for research, developement, building new technology and maintaining staff, leasing etc. That part of service billing is understandable. Subsidizing phones is a separate entity. It is included in the bill but should never surpass a paid down product.
You and I often agree on many things but, you being a phone geek amoungst other phone geeks here, I'm disappointed that you feel it is ok to keep paying for ...
Need More Regulations
A few of us always catch hell for this, but the wireless industry is running amoke without much of a leash. Regulations please!
I want to commend Phone Scoop for bringing this issue to the front again. While we purchase phones, most tech geeks are aware of the shady practice. However, most consumers are not. They don't generally read the print of regular price. They only see what they are paying out the door. I have said for many ...
Yoda Vs Apple
Yoda: Infringed on our patents you have.
Apple: You are mistaken.
Yoda: NO! Forseen it I have.
Apple: Surrender or die.
Yoda: Bantha Fodder you will become.
Apple: You underestimate the power of the dark side. We shall fight in court.
Yoda: If you wish. Litigate we can. Hire lawyers we will.
Apple: We own the courts.
Yoda: Scare us you don't.
Apple: Here we go again. You should be scared.
Yoda: A bigger light saber we have. ****ting your pants you should be.
Apple: You never learn do you? ...
Re: Which Qualcomm processor?
Jay,
Haven't heard much on a quad core 800. Most buzz is on the 600 with some parts of the internet actually confirming this. My guess is the 800 "may" be used in Samsung's upcoming tablets.
As far as the memory, I'm more interested in removable storage. I generally don't store anything to the phone. Always to the card. I would rather purchase the less expensive phone and upgrade the card at will when needed.
I love ...
A Win For The Consumer.
In my opinion, no high end phone should ever, and I mean EVER, be rendered useless just because of a damn battery failure whether it happens to a minority of users or not.
I also feel expandable SD slots are essential for two reasons:
1) Why offer 16, 32 or 64g choices? A device should be custom tailored to needs. And if needs grow, the phone should be able to follow. Manufacturers are trying to groom consumers into spending far ...
Re: Why are ALL phones too big?
I have felt the same way for quite some time. The perfect size screen for me was the 4.3 Evo I had for almost three years. Never wanted anything larger.
Thanks to this new HTC offering that lacks removable battery and SD card, I made a very difficult decision to leave HTC after being hardcore for almost 9 years. I purchased the Galaxy SVIII and have discovered that the larger screen actually has great purpose. It may feel intrusive at ...
Re: Yayyy, finally!!!. .
Jay,
I'm all for more competition but, I'm more in favor of consumers being ablle to have their voices heard. While the DOJ may have sped up their approval process by not filing any complaints, I fear they equally haven't taken the time to even listen to any complaints whatsoever.
This does not placate consumer advocacy.
John B.
Re: Nothing New
With unlimited data going south with most carriers, I'm surprised this is an issue. Most of my friends have curbed the Pandora usage as they fear going over their cap.
However, users as myself that have unlimited data, I see where Pandora would show some concern.
John B.
Re: Unfortunately...
I'm really interested in the S3. However, I like the note as well. I'm leaning towards the S3. I already own a tablet and feel the note maybe just that side of a tablet. But, I do have friends that can't put their note down. They love it.
John B.
Re: Removable batteries
---" In argument, I have never had any mainstream consumer comment on how well built the phone is(regardless of brand)."---
Actually, I take that back. Two other of my friends have made comment that they purchased cases for their iphones because the light weight made it feel "Fragile."
John B.
Re: Unfortunately...
DarkStar,
The sales of the iphone hasn't been dependent on removable batteries because that has how it has been implemented since day one as far back as the ipod. This doesn't mean it doesn"t happen. I have four friends with dead ipods because of batteries non removable and charging ports failed. I also have a friend that recently had this problem with his iphone and was subject to paying more dollars than he wanted spend three months before his contract ...
Re: Removable batteries
Rich,
You are in a position that employs using multiple devices at regular updates, thus limiting long term issues that may occur. Not saying you do not hear of issues, but my wife has an Epic, I have an Evo, two of my friends have an iphone and a droid(not sure which models) and Jayshmay has expressed this same issue. I've heard countless similarities on other sites. This is wear and tear on a vulnerable part that is not covered ...
Re: Unfortunately...
It is an option, but I don't wish to sell. I keep most devices as a backup. I tire of manufacturers using the excuse in eliminating the removable battery to make it slimmer. The difference is almost negligible.
In speaking with HTC an hour ago, I was told that no one cares about having a removable battery. So, I asked the rep if they don't care if I'm removable from the HTC frequent purchaser group?
I've been waiting for an ...
Unfortunately...
... I've called it quits with HTC. I have waited patiently out of contract, to see how HTC would address a complaint. I was hoping this new device would capitalize. It didn't. The last 8 years with them has been nothing less than awesome. However, a common problem with most handsets(not just HTC), is that the USB port for charging the batteries, can fail right between the end of manufacturer warranty and end of contract. It is an extremely ...
Well...
...at least it's not $1000.00. $999 sounds so much better to me. I might just buy one.
Of course I will need to take a second mortgage out on the house to buy a phone, but hey, it's worth it. 8O
John B.
The Cartel Continues........
And continues..............
John B.
Re: "Plasticky"
I'm not so sure the author is trying to pick on Samsung MadFM. He has his opinion on the material and how it is used. Hence HTC being mentioned as a positive.
I, however, strongly disagree with anyone that dismisses the material in general, as being cheap and poor choiced. Aluminum alloy material may present a very attractive appearance, but I feel it should be limited to desktop or stationary devices. The salt content in the human body is a ...
"Plasticky"
While I understand the wish list for better build look and feel, I become disappointed in the overlook of the plastic material.
Rather a resin/vinyl material, it is the same material used in safety helmets. Does this make it lack durability? The polycarbonate material absorbs impact far better than stiffer material. This means it protects the cargo inside much better. Thus why they use this material. When insurance claims are made on phones, I think it is far less ...
Re: Woot!!
It really all depends where you're placing your wood. People wouldn't be able to "connect" with the idea that you tried to dock it with a USB port because that would be so wrong.
John B.
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