User: BegToDiffer
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Efficiency
Is using a touchstone-like system any more or less power efficient than a regular charger? We already waste too much electricity by keeping electronics plugged in longer than needed and I am curious if more energy is lost by using this system. If so, we should rethink our priorities.
I'm greatly enjoying this
I have no intention of arguing the finer points of network quality, equipment quality/selection, or customer service with anyone. I will say that I am greatly enjoying the entertainment value being provided by Verizon and AT&T and now (hopefully) Sprint. I am all for a marketing slugfest between carriers and just hope Sprint and T-mobile can rise to the challenge. May the best marketing/legal team win!! :D
Re: blackberry 8130 pearl question
I've had the Pearl for over a year and would recommend the phone.
1. They keyboard took about 3 weeks to adjust to the suretype (coming from a full qwerty). If you text from a standard 9-key pad, you shouldn't have any trouble. For me, the size savings was worth the trade from a full-aize qwerty.
2. I have never had any issues with the phone locking or deleting items although I do use a memory card for media ...
Re: One of these Providers is Not Like The Others
Okay, I had nothing better to do than read this long series of posts and come to the following conclusions.
1. Gekk0 wants access to immediate phone records to ensure domestic tranquility and believes Verizon should provide them since other companies do the same.
2. Lots of people want to defend Verizon by stating that this carrier knows what they are doing and it is wrong for Gekk0 to make demands of them. Some people are more polite than ...
Re: So, big day for VZW (internally) but...
You should see an automatic update. Anyone with the lower $15/$20 packages gets moved to the new plan. My guess it that you move with your bill cycle date, but you would have to check with VZW on that technicality.
Re: When is Tracfone going to join the smartphone/PDA revolution?
:D . I would pay to watch a Wal Mart employee try to set up email for Grandma. I wonder who would be more confused...
Re: Destiny
Gotta be like everyone else!
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Re: Verizon
Given that all of Verizon's rebate forms have an expiration date of October 10, and the KRAZR is not listed on the form, I would not expect the phone before October 11 (and yes, I am certain it would have a mail in rebate - most of Verizon's camera phones do). Also, I noticed a link on the Motorola site today offering to send updates about the KRAZR. I seem to recall that such a link for the Q ...
Re: Holy Crap Batman Thank you
Maybe VZ will the their standard interface on the phone as the default for the masses (i.e. those that actually like it or don't care) but let the die hards change it. That way they get the best of both worlds. Most people probably wouldn't bother to change it and the ones that would can quit complaining.
Re: Monkey See Money Do
I agree that Verizon's first move is to get the remaining stake from Vodafone. Wireless is the money driver for the company and getting all the revenuse vs. 55% would be well worth it. Beyond that, I don't see that Verizon needs to do much buying. Aquiring Qwest would be a waste of money (given that Qwest does not have a wireless division and wireline subscribers continue to fall). This also appies to the Sprint/Alltel landline divisions. Given their ...
Re: Wasn't Sprint in financial trouble not long ago?
Yes, I suppose that reading the article would actually help, but I was being lazy...
Here's hoping they planned on the contingency of having to spend lots of cash buying up all these companies...
Re: Wasn't Sprint in financial trouble not long ago?
Not that I can answer this question but, does anyone know exactly how much Sprint has spent buying all these affiliates, not to mention how much was actually paid to merge with Nextel?
Re: Finally!
Yep. I'm in the same boat. But isn't it always this way? Buy a new phone then something else comes out, forcing you to buy a new phone. Not that I'm happy about it, just getting used to it. Capitalism at its best...
Re: Finally!
My guess would be that a new handset would be required since Qualcomm is going to use the 700mhz band and Verizon's phones carry chips for 850/1900 and analog. It would be nice if VZ started launching phones with those chips now/soon so customer's don't have to wait another year before upgrading to a capable handset....
Re: Incidentals ..Job Stability....Name change...etc
Any concrete idea on what Verizon is going to do in order to improve its PTT? Rumors have been flying for months about how its going to be 'better' but when and how?
Any stats on how Sprint and Alltel are doing with their PTT compared to VZ?
Thanks.
Re: National Access - Which Plan
Verizon offers a National Access plan that combines data and voice calling together. In pricing, it is identical to the Singlerate plan, but allows access on the 1X network. Plans start at $35 for 150 minutes and go up. You can divide your minutes between voice calling or internet connections as you see fit. You use whatever browser software you like and don't need Verizon's ISP.
This plan does not charge roaming nor are you charged separately for data. ...
Re: Question: Switching from a Verizon Store to a 3rd party agent while under the 15-Day Trial Perio
Yes, there are problems with this scenario too.
1. This is a ported number. If the original account is closed, the ported number will revert back to the original carrier and be lost (unless you go back to that carrier, reopen an account, get lucky enough to get the same number again, and start the process all over).
2. Indirect agents are still taking a risk. Running a credit application will still show that there was service under the ...
Invite
A couple questions to the folks with the 8000 (and I apologize if these have already been asked):
1. Anyone know the memory capacity of the phone as far as how many photos it will hold?
2. For the invites: do you guys have particularly large access plans (data or voice) to qualify for the special invitation? That is, is there something unique about your account for VZW to send the offer to you or were you just lucky ...
Re: First Impressions
I'm sure the price will come down soon. Kyocera isn't known for high-end phones (with the exception of the 7135). My question is how long this phone will be on the shelf before Kyocera issues another battery recall....
Re: So What!
Well, two points. First, I don't know that many phones, especially those by VZW, that allow ringback when someone calls in, and I have read quite a few user manuals. Second, is anyone really surprised by this? I'm sure other carriers will do the exact same thing - it's just one more source of revenue to exploit from people that don't have anything better to do with their money. Don't be surprised for Cingular and everyone else to follow ...
Re: It's about time
This was my point exactly and I think I may have been misinterpreted. I also said that Cingular may give VZW some competition once they get running (post growing pains) but I did not mean to imply that Cingular would offer better service or plans. I am simply stating that the license acquisition is business as usual for VZW and that we have NOT seen any real response to the merger from VZW. Given that VZW is still dominant ...
Re: LG 6100 or Motorola V265
I have played with them both and made some test calls in a limited area. Signal and call quality were equal. Regarding the camera, I think the LG is better. Less distortion and better color plus you have flash capability. Regarding the speaker phone, the 265 is better. I don't like the plastic feel/touch of the LG but the 265 isn't any better, feeling a little flimsy. Given Moto's recent history of issues, I would go with the LG. ...
Re: It's about time
I think this acquisition is standard operating procedure for VZW more than a respone to Cingular (I expect a real response to follow sometime next year when Cingular starts getting on their feet). VZW seems to have a knack for grabbing spectrum fairly cheap when no one is looking (like when they bought out Qwest's network). While spectrum is nice and should always be sought, I would like to see VZ dump more money into cell site construction. I ...
Re: so long audiovox!!!
The "VX" is an LG designation but Audiovox did make a 4000 series phone. The 4000 (4000, 4500)and 9000 (9000, 9100, 9155, 9500, 9900) series were probably its best line. Can't say I was impressed with anything off the 8000 line. While certainly not my first choice in cell phone, I am interested to see what the new company can produce.
Re: Roaming Options: Automatic-A or Automatic-B?
A and B band do not carry into PCS. PCS is divided into different 'blocks' with each carrier assigned a block within the 1900mhz spectrum (assuming they have a license for 1900mhz). As far as who uses A and B and where they are, it doesn't matter now that phones can auto-switch between the two. It did matter with some old analog phones b/c you would have to remember to switch the band yourself or get hit with roaming ...
Memory
This question may have been asked, but I don't really want to thumb through eleven pages of text: anyone know how much memory is in this phone? Thanks.
Re: Roaming Options: Automatic-A or Automatic-B?
Sorry if this is boring, but you asked.This is how it was explained to me: back in the day (way back when the FCC didn't think cell phones would be all that popular) the government wanted to create competition and divided the 800mhz spectrum into the A band and B band (separate bands being created to avoid interference issues). Usually, the B band would go to the local phone company (example, Verizon is B in Md. b/c Bell Atlantic ...
Re: Nothing new for Verizon?
Thanks for the update. Any word from LG or Kyocera on new products or updates/release dates for the 8000 and Koi? I realize that VZ takes an incredibly long time to test, but the manufacturers need some idea of when to start supplying large orders.
Re: one last question
Various regions may be different, but the general answer is "NO". You cannot comine new every two with a buy one get one offer (see related post on what qualifies as new every two). It would be nice if you could combine both, but you can't mix discounts (and this is typical of most companies so I don't think Verizon is being especially cheap). The buy one get on on this phone is still a pretty hot deal though.
Menu Icons
Does anyone know how to get the menu icons/navigation key off the main display? I didn't get to play with the phone very long, but am not that interested in the picture aspects if the icon overlay covers the wallpaper. Any help is appreciated.
Re: Verizon will be #2 in three years?
General Responses.
1. Yes, GSM is here to stay, in one form or another. It is the dominant worldwide technology and will likely remain that way for some time. It doesn't need to 'overtake' CDMA because it already has. That doesn't equate to it being the best technology or providing the best service.
2. CDMA is not analog based.
3. You may not care about what Consumer Reports and JD Powers say, but LOTS of other folks do. Plenty ...
Re: Alltel -vs- Verizon
My bad. Didn't read far enough down the list to see that someone else already said the same thing. Sorry for wasting time.
As an aside: Verizon uses a good deal of 800Mhz spectrum, especially on the east coast. The penetration rate between 800 and 1900 isn't THAT great to make much comparison (but if you wanted to get picky, I think 1900 is better b/c it sounds clearer and your battery lasts longer). Main point in comparison is ...
Re: Alltel -vs- Verizon
Alltel and Verizon have long term roaming agreements but do not share all of their towers. In areas where both companies have license, they won't share. I roam on Alltel in NC and SC b/c Verizon has no license there, but will not roam on Alltel in VA even when Verizon's signal is bad b/c both own market in VA. Neither wants to pay roaming charges to the other if it can be helped, even if that means poor ...
Re: New Every TwO Does Not Expire
Figure I will throw one in. Different regions may have different requirements but my info says NE2 does not expire if you signed b/f Nov. 25 of 02 and does expire after six months for anyone in the program after Nov. 25 02. Again, different regions may have different rules.
Re: LG phones and their ability to hold a signal
While the 6000 is out for a couple carriers, I assume yours is probably with Verizon. Check the software on the phone (settings, phone info, software). If the software string ends in a "5" run it by a technician to have an update to the "6" version. I noticed fewer variations in the signal one I had this done.
By the way, I also have a V60. Its signal never fluctuates, but to be honest the call quality on ...
Re: Just talked to verizon - and they are going to lose my business
The six month expiration is a new policy that just recently went into effect. Since you signed into your NE2 program over two years ago (if your contract expired in January), you are 'grandfathered' into the clause that lets you keep your NE2 until you use it. Regardless, I don't know any sales representative that would let you walk from a new phone and contract over such a trivial policy, especially since the account would show you did qualify. ...
Re: Next?
I doubt Verizon will do much in the short term, in fact, they may benefit.
1. Cingular and AT&T will likely spend the remainder of the year consolidating their networks and infrastructure. Once completed, it will compete with Verizon's network. But Verizon has that kind of network now and customers may port numbers during the process (customers can be fickle and awful impatient). Plus, Verizon is deploying Broadband this summer, which will open a whole new area of competition. ...
Re: tri-mode
You have the option to lock the 4400 into an all digital mode through the service programming menu ("0" from the menu screen and I believe six more "0"s for the security code). I know three people with the 4400. They also live in the middle of nowhere and locked their phones into all digital and say the service is much better. Hope this helps.
Re: Please reply-Sprint or Verizon which is better?
In case someone hasn't responded (and if they have, sorry for wasting the space). To get technical: GSM is a variant of TDMA. TDMA transmits digital signal by breaking down the signal in segments of time and transmitting them through the system. Typically, a TDMA system can hold approximately 3-5 calls per channel (a typical cell tower holds 430 or so channels on the 'a' side and the same on the 'b' side - different carriers use different 'sides' ...
Alltel PTT
Alltel is currently a roaming partner with Verizon, so far as cellular calls are concerned. Anyone know if the PTT service will be compatible between the two companies?
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