User: eric815
These are the most recent forum messages posted by eric815:
Re: Verizon Data Plan Changes
Your commment proves to me that all you Verizon Sales people are no better than car dealers. Scum of the earth! Im tired of you guys asking "Oh do you want protection, how bouts a rip off case?, what about an undersized screen protector? , you should really get that unlimitied plan.."
Well, Im glad I have my extra family line that I use to upgrade my phone early with the buddy option. I basically buy the phone with the ...
Free wfi tethering vs Verizon $20 tethering
Does anyone know if a rooted device (such as my Moto Droid or the upcoming x) will support wifi tethering without a $20 addon plan? Or can Verizon enforce no tethering on the rooted device too?
Currently i have a non-rooted Droid and run PDA-NET with free USB tethering. If I root it, I can get Bluetooth.
Re: Look at the coverage maps! Proof is in the real world reliability.
no! You have no sense of the point of the commercial. Go back to 3rd grade.
its obvious that if you (the Verizon user) are wondering why you can reliably surf web data all over the place, well there is a Map for that. Meaning: the Verizon data coverage is so good all over the map, that you can surf fast and reliably. Meanwhile the guy with the iPhone cant load his pages cause no coverage.
Stop crying here ...
Re: can someone with a BT headset try something?
FYI-
Voice Dialing from headset is not avail yet.
Re: Itunes to my Droid - Moto Media Link
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/US-EN/Motor ola-Media-Link-US-EN.do?vgnextoid=9502cf76893 73210VgnVCM1000008806b00aRCRD
--Eric
Opening (expoloring) Droid via Windows PC???
I connected my Droid to 2 different Windows Vista machines (as instructed by Moto site) and see a removable storage drive appear, but I cant open/explore it. Error says to insert disc. Odd. I want to copy a video file I created over to my PC.
UGGGGG!!!
Copy / Paste ????
Does anyone know how to copy/paste on the Droid? This is an important function I need (coming from WinMo doing it for years). I seriously hope I can do i.
--Eric
Re: USB to PC
I also am having a problem. I connected to both my Vista PC and Vista laptop. Both show a drive pop up in explorer, but I cant open them. It tells me to insert a disc.
UGGG!
$474 without contract!!! (Tax only on $299)
F@*# the $600 price tag w/o contract.
1) Just buy the Booklet for $299 (sign the contract). (Plus pay tax on $299)
2) A day later call ATT and cancel the service. But keep the Booklet.
3) Pay the $175 ETF (early termination fee)
Total out of pocket cost: $474 (plus tax on $299)
F ATT and save $125
Omnia II (i8000) at J&R in NYC to play with
I just played with the Omnia II (i8000) today at J&R Computer World in downtown Manhattan. First let me start by saying J&R has all the unlocked imports (GSM primarily) months before their US siblings are ever released. I recall playing with the original Omnia i900 in July 08 there and it wasnt released by Verizon til Dec 08.
So back to the Omnia II. Yes its not the Verizon version and yes it has the cube button, but other ...
Return Policy for phone purchased at retail price?
If I decide to purchase a phonme at Retail (say the Imagio for $580) what is the return policy? Is it still 30 days and $35 restock fee? Also I know there is a limit of one return on a contract purchased phone. Is there a return limit on Retail price purchased phone with no COntract? So can I purchas a phone at retail today, return it within 30 days for another phone at retail, and again within 30 ...
FM Radio??
On Phone Scoop description it says the Imagio has an FM radio. However at Verizon site it makes no mention of this. Does it or doesnt it have FM radio???
Does this have a stylus? What about GPS?
Some sites show this has a stylus and some show it has GPS. Verizon doesnt make note of either, so not sure if its crippled or missing.
Anyone know for sure?
If it has GPS, is it compatible with 3rd party apps?
-E
Re: Batt Life and Heat Output??
Nice.
Thanks for your feedback. Yes I always end all tasks. Especially Opera (a resource hog).
Re: Batt Life and Heat Output??
I disagree with your statement about my performance with Omnia being similar toTP2. I tried the original TP last year and battery drained within 6-8 hours.
These are 2 different phones, 2 different processors, etc. Same network. Granted if it were the same phone on 2 different networks that could be difference in batt performance too (ie: GSM vs CDMA).
--Eric
Re: Batt Life and Heat Output??
Does anyone have any battery life feedback!! I read one review and he said it was at 50% by 11am. If this Pro2 doesnt make it throguh the entire day and evening, this would be a deal breaker for me. My Omnia lasts 1.5 to 2 days on a charge and the battery is 10 months old and still going strong. I know VZ promises an extended battery for the Pro2, but woould I really want to go from ...
Re: In Verizon Stores?
hey neighbor!
I checked the Westfield VZW store as well last friday and was disappointed. I also went to the store on 22 in Watchung, not only did they not have it, but their selection there sucks. They dont even have Omnia on display (which I guessing means the Omnia II will show up soon).
I think Im going to go to a Sprint store so I can at least look at it, feel and touch it. Im concerned the ...
Batt Life and Heat Output??
My big 2 questions I have on this new model is how is the real world battery life with the standard battery? Also does it get hot while in use?
The prior Touch Pro had bad batt life and got very hot while i talked. I went with the Omnia after that. Now deciding to go with Pro 2 or Omnia 2
-E
Re: Not so fast.
Im confused. Does it or doesit not have GPS built in? If so is it usable with 3rd party apps or just VZNav? Also, if its standalone, does that mean its an actual GPS radio like SIRF, etc that picks up sattellites, not cell towers?
--E
CDMA version much better than GSM
Finally Verizon gets a hands down better HTC WinMobile Phone than Tmobile or ATT. LAst year Verizon fans suffered with the brick-like touch pro. But today Verizon fans around the world rejoice! Why? Cause the Touch Pro on Verizon is much sexier than the GSM version (rounded out the edges for styling and grip). And the best feature of all is 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.! HAH! Take that GSM losers. I know you will all praise stereo bluetooth, but ...
Any apps for the Rogue?
Since this is a proprietary samsung interface, are their any apps or games that are downloadable for this? or is it just what comes with the phone?
Re: Identicle design to 3-year old SCH-i760
Ok. I missed the r for an i. I did mention the o760 was released 2 years ago (correct). I also mentioned the design was 3 yrs old. The i760 took over a year to go from testing device to production. It was leaked the fall of 06 if I recall correctly. And forums followed it forever anticipating its release. Even I was anxous for it and tracked the forums continually up to its release Oct 07. However it ...
Re: Identicle design to 3-year old SCH-i760
Here is the i760:
https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/ph one.php?p=1108
Identicle design to 3-year old SCH-i760
Correct me if I am wrong, but this phone is strickingly similar to the SCH-i760 that was a 3 yr-old design launched 2 years ago (and was already dated when it launched). Dont get me wrong. I owned the i760 and loved it to death!! But to reincarnate a 3 yr-old design minus WinMobile is ludicrous. If you look at the chrome circular d-pad its the exact same part. Probably left over from the i760 parts bun. Interesting is ...
Re: Chris! cwcanty!
I think I owe CCwanty an old school blackberry from an old bet. LOL :)
Opticle track pad - not ground breaking - already in Omnia
"Oooooh, Ahhhh" the crwod is in awe of the BBerry's new opticle track pad. Not me. Samsung Omnia with Windows Mobile had it for a year already. Old technology. Again RIM is playing catch-up.
--E
Re: Mifi - ripoff of Cradlepoint PHS300
This is an expensive (over time) rip off of the CradlePoint PHS-300. The PHS-300 allows you to plug in a USB modem or almost any cellphone via USB cable and use that cell phone as a modem. You can add tethering service to your cell account for as low as $15 a month if you already have a smartphone with Data. and the best thing of all is "NO CONTRACT" you can cancel your month to month service at ...
Re: Considering but questions you can help w/
Yes, you can sync GMail, Outlook contacts and calendar.
Yes, the text shows a full threaded converesation by each texter.
Re: Can I use WIFI even if I don’t have the internet package?
Your WiFi would work on any Omnia, regardless of if it has any type of service with Verizon or not. The real kicker is trying to get the Omnia from verizon without the data plan and expect the voice to work. Reason being is cause Verizon wont sell you the omnia without the dataplan. So unless you bought it full retail or bought one off ebay, your not gonna get an Omnia without data plan. And if you did ...
Re: Recommended Applications
Handango.com, download.com, spbsoftwarehouse.com
and so on....
Re: question?
That is correct. All I have is the $30 per month data plan and my family voice plan. By using these 2 peices of software (ICS and WMWifirouter) you basically create a shared internet connection in the windows operating system that then enables you to broadcast it via the built in wifi. Thus you now have a wireless router in the palm of your hands. No usb cable requred, no extra fees to the crooks at Verizon, and you ...
Re: Data charges
Yes. Its the same. You may want to look through all the threads in this forum on the Omnia and I am sure all your questions will be answered in the postings.
Car mount for Omnia
anyone looking for a quality carmount for your Omnia (or any other device), this site custom makes a swivel holster for the Omnia as well as a custom mount bracket for your car. Its $35 for the swivel mount ($25 for fixed) and add on another $30 for your car bracket. Pricey but worth it!!!
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpa th=164&pageid=14128&processor=content&usermod e=_wizard&pcategoryid=13451&categoryid=17298& p_origin=164&p_sectionid=164&p_pageid=9228&p_ processor=asp&p_asp_processor=product&p_actio n=proclipcategorysearch&p_ppagecategoryid=&p_ pagecategoryid=&p_pcategoryid=13451&p_categor yid=17298&p_sitecategoryid=&p_year=&cartstep= 2&step=&wizard=ProClip&siteid=1
--Eric
Re: anybody use slingbox with this phone yet?
jimjigga,
I have just the car mount you need! I have a Pro-Clip swivel mount that allows you to swivel the phone in landscape or portrait. Go to the site, choose your car make, model and phone model, and you will get a custom mount for your exact car and your exact phone! Its a little pricey, but the best I ever had. I bought it originally for my samsung i760. Then when I upgraded to the Omnia, all I ...
Re: Recommended Applications - WMwifirouter?
There are several different versions out there. This is the one that worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpo st.php?p=1949360&postcount=644
Also here is some setup info:
1. Place the cab file in the main memory and then install it to the main memory.
2. Soft Reset.
If you want to tether the data connection without the wifiRouter software and just use a USB cable, Just install the ICS software and do the following:
1. Place the cab file in the main memory and then install it to the ...
Re: Recommended Applications
*Logmein Pro - This allows you to remote control your home PC or other PCs as well as transfer files back and forth. All securely. (theres also a free version minus the file transfer ability)
*WMWifiRouter along with ICS(internet connection sharing). - This allows you to turn your Omnia into a wireless hotspot for your laptop (and/or other wifi devices). No added tethering costs from Verizon either. Love it !!!!
*Hamachi - puts your Omnia on a private network of other ...
Storm and Bold issues continue - Wall St Journal Article
I am sooooo glad I got rid of my Storm before the 30 day return polcy was up. Regardless of Verizon persistently telling customers that issues will be fixed over time, I (and this article) believe that it will be a long, long time. So to all you Storm lovers, good luck!
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/ 2009/01/02/rim-orange-to-pull-bb-bold-guardia n-alleges-software-glitches/?mod=yahoobarrons
loving my Sammy Omnia!!
--Eric
Re: SPB Shell
Did you install SPB Mobile Shell on your Omnia?
I was thinking of doing so, but a few people in a forum state it caused some random issues. If you did, let me know how its working out and if you like it. Im interested in loading it to my Omnia.
--Eric
Locking the Widgets in place
Does anyone know if there is a way (or registry hack) that will allow me to lock the widgets in place once I have made my layout. I am always dragging them around whenever I tap them and I want them to stay put.
Thanks,
--Eric
Re: Syncing Contacts on Vista when you don't have Outlook
The answer is yes. You can sync contacts with Windows Mail. see this link:
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/ppc-680 0-xv6800/102900-sync-contacts-under-vista-wit hout-buying-outlook.html
Also, for you Win Mobile veterans out there,it just dawned on me... Winodows Mobile/Pocket PC phones used to come with a single licensed copy of Outlook in the past. My original Samsung i700 came with it and I think my Moto Q and Sam i760 came with it as well. Though I recall all of them came with prior versions of Outlook then were available. So ...
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