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Re: DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!
May 30, 2012, 1:12 PM
in the Article: Sony Xperia Acro S Has 12MP Camera and HD Display forum

So let’s get this straight! You are saying “DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!” just because it doesn’t work with T-mobile? Not because there is something wrong with it, like some kind of security or browser function has some defect. Do you post “DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!!” on every CDMA device because they don’t work on T-mobile?!?!? Why not say if you are a T-mobile customer don’t buy this phone, instead of making a lame blanket statement?!?!?! I have t-mobile, but just ...

Re: I'm surprised it has taken this long.
Apr 10, 2012, 9:38 AM
in the Article: Carriers to Help Government Block Service for Stolen Phones forum

Back when their was only the A Side & B Side carriers (Analog Phones), they had a system to block lost or stolen phones. Both carriers could see if the phone was lost or stolen nation wide. I am surprised that they didnt keep that in place.

Re: It's getting ludicruis
Feb 13, 2012, 9:09 AM
in the Article: Apple Fires Off 'Autocorrect' Patent Suit at Samsung forum

I think Apple & Samsung have already started to end their business agreement. I read that Sony & LG have put in bids to make the iphone.

Re: Exciting
Jan 26, 2012, 10:28 AM
in the Article: AT&T and T-Mobile Ask FCC for Permission to Transfer Spectrum forum

I agree Monterey is a challenged area for T-mo. I was just stating that for the most part, T-mo has a stronger foot print in Cali than AT&T. Every carrier has areas they can improve. also the Monterey area is a challenge for most carriers because of the mountainous terrain for that region.

Re: Exciting
Jan 24, 2012, 9:07 AM
in the Article: AT&T and T-Mobile Ask FCC for Permission to Transfer Spectrum forum

I really dont think you travel to LA or SF that much. T-mo has a really strong foot print in those areas. It is way stronger than AT&T & Sprint in those markets. That is fact. The rest of the country I cant speak for, but I can speak for those 2 markets as I have worked on both of those makets wireless networks. Dont get it wrong, I'm not attacking you, I just know both of those markets ...

Re: Good point!
Oct 31, 2011, 9:41 AM
in the Article: RIM Expands Features in BlackBerry Messenger 6.0.1 forum

to add to your point, it is also the most secure phone out on the market. I haven't heard anyone say my Blackberry got hacked, or banking companies say we cant use that phone because of security reasons.

Re: The truth of the matter
Oct 17, 2011, 8:06 AM
in the Article: FCC Asks AT&T to Clarify How T-Mobile Deal Will Add Jobs forum

I agree with you for the most part, but I think they will get rid of the dead weight employees during this transition. Making it look as if they were being fair. When the truth is, they were planning on getting rid of those employees anyways.

Re: Is this a Joke?
Oct 14, 2011, 8:40 AM
in the Article: FCC Asks AT&T to Clarify How T-Mobile Deal Will Add Jobs forum

@ John, I agree with you. Even if they do create jobs, they will only be short term jobs, until both networks are merged together. Then they will quietly get rid of those employees, or make some false claim that they need to lay for some reason or another.

Re: Talk and Surf
Oct 13, 2011, 11:47 AM
in the Apple iPhone 4S forum

Their is also a few applications that require data full time. So you could run that application & talk on the phone simultaneously

Re: Coverage Coverage Coverage
Sep 26, 2011, 3:29 PM
in the Article: T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S II Rates 42Mbps HSPA+ and 1.5 GHz Dual-Core S3 SnapDragon Processor forum

I agree with you for the most part, but on the West Coast T-Mo has a really strong coverage base. they are using the old AT&T wireless network that was sold to them by Cingular. I know in other parts of the country coverage is a major issue. Although Coverage is a major factor, a lot of T-mo customer's left for an I-phone also.

Re: How in the !*&# can this merger creat jobs???
Sep 16, 2011, 10:26 AM
in the Article: Congress Wants Obama to Force AT&T/DoJ Settlement forum

I agree with you. Although I would like T-mo to stay around, I would hope AT&T won't be apart of T-mo's future. (Wishful thinking on my part.) If AT&T becomes successful with merging with T-mo, it would not be a total loss for the Job market. However, Jobs will be lost.

Re: How in the !*&# can this merger creat jobs???
Sep 15, 2011, 4:56 PM
in the Article: Congress Wants Obama to Force AT&T/DoJ Settlement forum

I somewhat agree. I don’t think he will do anything, but rather let this issue be handled in the court system. I really don’t believe or hope this merger will go through. I would like T-mo to stay independent.

Re: WalkMan groove on!
Aug 22, 2011, 2:36 PM
in the Article: WalkMan Lives On In Sony Ericsson Live forum

Thank you

Re: WalkMan groove on!
Aug 22, 2011, 10:52 AM
in the Article: WalkMan Lives On In Sony Ericsson Live forum

Hey The Rickster, How easy is it to import music to the walkman? Is it like the Microsoft set up, or like Apples? Cuz I really hate I-tunes!

Re: nope
Jul 28, 2011, 8:19 AM
in the Article: Activists Want 'Obsolete' Cell Tower Rules Changed forum

First either learn how to spell or proof read! Second, Everything I have stated is true! Cell sites antennas are only dangerous if you are within 12 feet of the actual antenna! that is a fact!!! I have worked on cell sites for 15 years. So I know the dangers of working on them. My point was they are not a danger to the public. Now granted I was not talking about micro cell you see on buildings around town.And ...

Re: Ehrmz....
Jul 26, 2011, 2:58 PM
in the Article: Activists Want 'Obsolete' Cell Tower Rules Changed forum

I just wanted to add to your point. Unless they are within 12 feet of the actual antenna, (that’s bit of a climb) the radiation from the cell site will have no affect.And even then, you will feel the effects of radiation sickness.(Headache,Nausea,and even hot flashes) you would pretty much know to get away from it.

Re: Much ado about nothing.
Jun 29, 2011, 2:05 PM
in the Article: Groups Want Local Hearings Regarding AT&T/T-Mobile forum

I agree with Phoneman J that it would be a better transition to have both GSM networks under 1 company, As T-mobile has bought most of the Old AT&T wireless network. That being said, Sprint would have ran the T-mobile network into the ground. Sprint purchasing T-mobile would have destroyed them. Sprint can barely take care of the 2 networks they have now, so adding a 3rd would have been an end for both companies. Dont get me wrong, ...

Re: Enough Already!!!
Jun 1, 2011, 1:02 PM
in the Article: Apple Just 'Renewed' with Google on Maps App forum

If you want Turn by turn, get Telenav Navigation or some other GPS application. I know that their is a bunch of them for the Iphone. I have Telenav on mine, it hasnt caused me any problems.

Re: Make the right choice
May 27, 2011, 8:00 AM
in the Article: Lawmakers Express Concerns Over AT&T/T-Mobile Deal forum

The only good thing I can find should this deal go through, is AT&T has some of the best cell site techs in the industry. They also have some of the worst management in the industry. Since most(On the West Coast) of T-mo's network came from AT&T Wireless, the same techs that built that network are with AT&T(Cingular) now. And to have them work on them working on that network now, would not be a bad thing. But that ...

Re: Who did they think they were fooling?
May 24, 2011, 12:02 PM
in the Article: RIM Being Investigated for Securities Fraud forum

A lot of Financial corporations use them, so they can monitor information(emails) coming in/out of their networks. As slow as their browsers are, they do have the most secure system out there. This is with the BES server of course.

Re: They won't win
Apr 25, 2011, 5:04 PM
in the Article: Apple Sued Over Location-Tracking Scuttlebutt forum

The only problem with your assessment, is that the FCC has very strict rules about tracking mobile devices without consent. Only the owner of such a device can authorize any consent for tracking. I doubt much will really happen here, other than Apple & Google change some of their tracking policy's. Companies Like Telenav & Actsoft abide by these laws with the wireless carriers to protect themselves from such lawsuits.

Re: Props to T-Mobile
Mar 21, 2011, 11:39 AM
in the Article: AT&T Faces Penalty If T-Mobile Deal Falls Through forum

crappy T-Mo coverage! Best of both worlds... FYI T-mo's Coverage is rated #2 to Verizon on the WestCoast. T-mo got the AT&T Blue network, that has been around with Cellular One (SF) and LA Cellular. thus having a strong network on the West Coast. Not sure about T-mo on the East Coast. It will be interesting to see what the FCC & DOJ decide to do, such as making AT&T sell one of the networks. They made AT&T sell it ...

Re: Types of LTE networks?
Mar 7, 2011, 3:34 PM
in the Article: MetroPCS Mulling All Options to Increase Capacity forum

Thank you!!!!!

Re: Types of LTE networks?
Mar 7, 2011, 3:33 PM
in the Article: MetroPCS Mulling All Options to Increase Capacity forum

Yes they Do! I worked on the cell sites that metro uses,That does belong to another carrier. (That was 2 years ago,& I am not sure if that is still the case.) Please read your statement and think about what you said. P.S. Roaming means using another carriers network.

Re: Types of LTE networks?
Mar 4, 2011, 2:24 PM
in the Article: MetroPCS Mulling All Options to Increase Capacity forum

I was asking,because I didnt know for sure. I do know that they are useing other carriers networks on the West Coast. You dont need to be an @$$!

Re: Types of LTE networks?
Mar 4, 2011, 9:46 AM
in the Article: MetroPCS Mulling All Options to Increase Capacity forum

I thought they were usings Verizon's network. Or is it the Same Network Sprint uses? :roll:

Re: come on, i'm getting tired of hearing!
Jan 28, 2011, 5:09 PM
in the Article: VZ Navigator VX Brings 3D Maps to Droid Line forum

For you than Google Nav is great! as I stated before, it is great for the occasional user such as yourself. Other people need a more Robust GPS application on their phones. So it may be worth them to pay $10.00 a month for it. All I'm saying is conceder what your needs are before you spend money. & just because someone spends $10 doesnt make them stupid. P.S. I dont pay for GPS service.

Re: except in this case
Jan 28, 2011, 5:02 PM
in the Article: VZ Navigator VX Brings 3D Maps to Droid Line forum

Sprint Navigation & AT&T Navigation are both made by Telenav. & from what it sounds like, would be a wireless coverage issue, & not a GPS issue. Telenav Supoorts Sprint/Nextel, AT&T,T-mobile & Verizon. Only for supported devices. Also, if you travel outside of your zone on Tom Tom or Garmin, you need to download the mapping info for that particular zone. With Telenav, VZ Nav & Google, you dont need to. PND's are great for areas without wireless ...

Re: come on, i'm getting tired of hearing!
Jan 28, 2011, 4:06 PM
in the Article: VZ Navigator VX Brings 3D Maps to Droid Line forum

I never said you would have any issue with Google nav. I stated known documented issues with Google nav. And you are right, there are a lot of applications that can provide you with any type of info you want. My question is to you, why have 3 or 4 applications downlaoded to you device, when you can have 1 or 2 that would do the samething? Granted sometimes it is not worth paying a paid application, and other ...

Re: come on, i'm getting tired of hearing!
Jan 28, 2011, 3:12 PM
in the Article: VZ Navigator VX Brings 3D Maps to Droid Line forum

I like Telenav (Sprint & AT&T Nav) a lot better than VZ nav. all 3 systems are good, & all have their challenges. Also the mapping info always needs to be updated, so that can also cause routing issues. I know Telenav & Google always add updated mapping info every quarter. I am not sure about VZ Nav though. Not to mention your device also makes a big difference in your GPS needs. Some devices have better GPS ...

Re: come on, i'm getting tired of hearing!
Jan 28, 2011, 2:41 PM
in the Article: VZ Navigator VX Brings 3D Maps to Droid Line forum

Uhm Let see. PC Mag did, consumer reports did. & a through MRM industry is is well documented. I never sai the VZ Nav was perfect, and all GPS systems have their challanges. But I have never heard of VZ nav, giving anybody directions to go the wrong way on a 1 way Street. So for safty, VZ nav is better. If you are the occasional GPS user, & you like Google fine. Im not saying Google is garbage, all ...

Re: come on, i'm getting tired of hearing!
Jan 28, 2011, 10:30 AM
in the Article: VZ Navigator VX Brings 3D Maps to Droid Line forum

You Wrote:Also, most people buy bottled water because they feel it is better than tap or fountain water. Google Navigation is far from second grade. Anyone who pays for this added GPS is just stupid. Google Navigation is not a highly rated GPS system, Yeah it works, but it does have routing issues. As far as anyone who pays for GPS is stupid comment. Some people need to have an accurate GPS system, and are willing to pay for it. ...

Re: This is good for RIM
Jan 14, 2011, 5:11 PM
in the Article: RIM Preparing New Business Features for BlackBerries forum

JeffroPuff said: "BlackBerry is doomed" or iOS and Android are the future! They might be the future, only time will tell. However iOS & Android do not have the security feature such as a BES that Blackberry users have. That is why banking security companies use more Blackberry's than any other device. I agree, Blackberry's are not really designed for the consumer. Yes, the browser is really slow. That being said, they are really easy to use for people who ...

Re: This is good for RIM
Jan 13, 2011, 4:26 PM
in the Article: RIM Preparing New Business Features for BlackBerries forum

I agree, I wish people would learn more about Blackberry's before they compare them to the I-phones & Droid devices. I would still put a Blackberry up against those 2 devices for business use & security(using a BES. for company email). I like the I-Phone & the droid for personal use. However, Blackberry for business!

Re: finally
Jan 13, 2011, 4:20 PM
in the Article: RadioShack Losing 400 Sam's Club-Based Kiosks forum

Not only was my training intensive and difficult, I had to pass 10 different tests for the 3 carriers we currently offer (At&t, Sprint and Tmo) with a minimum of 90% or higher. The training and tests were no jokes. I was also sent to train at different 3-5 day work shops for the carriers as well. I worked for SCK, the training there was not anything to brag about. As far as the wireless training, it lacked a ...

Such bad Blood between Carrier stores & SCK
Jan 11, 2011, 10:33 AM
in the Article: RadioShack Losing 400 Sam's Club-Based Kiosks forum

I have worked for both Carrier owned stores & SCK. Both sides have dishonest employees. You will always see them in a retail environment, bashing each other really doesn’t solve anything. I will say I had a dishonest manager @ SCK, but I don’t think SCK's employees are all bad. It’s just my manager was a jerk! He stole sales from his people all the time. I also saw the same thing in corporate stores. I left SCK & ...

Re: I hope Google puts out Navigation for iPhone soon.
Jan 5, 2011, 10:56 AM
in the Article: Garmin StreetPilot Navigation Now Available for iPhone forum

Actually AT&T/Navigon software only uses AGPS/cell towers on the majority of feature phones and many ATT smart phones. Anyhow, Google nav will use satellites when available, GPS accuracy is a hardware/firmware attribute, not software. Your somewhat correct with how AGSP works on AT&T. The GPS data for AT&T (Telenav) data is from the satellites, & the mapping data is being sent via the data network from the carriers. I was able to meet with Dr Bob Rennard, one of Telenav’s founders, ...

Re: I hope Google puts out Navigation for iPhone soon.
Jan 4, 2011, 9:53 AM
in the Article: Garmin StreetPilot Navigation Now Available for iPhone forum

When Google does put it out, I dont think it will really bother them. Googles GPS is OK, but Tom Tom, Garmin & AT&T Nav (Telenav) are rated way above Googles GPS. Also Google uses Cell Site tracking & not the GPS satelites Tom Tom, Garmin & Telenav uses. I will say I do like the street view feature that Google offers on the Droid, AT&T Nav (Telenav) also has that on the I-phone also. I will say that ...

Re: An Ok idea
Oct 14, 2010, 2:36 PM
in the Article: FCC Lays Down 'Bill Shock' Proposal forum

I agree! Most carriers do have a usage calculator, that you can check from your phone!

Re: On the surface...
Sep 24, 2010, 3:39 PM
in the Article: New York Town Passes Law to Curb Cell Tower Construction forum

Most of those are Micro Cells. They can handel about 100k work of calls where a complete Cell site could do over a million calls. I have intalled them on overpasses & street lights also.

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