User: BetterThanJake
These are the most recent forum messages posted by BetterThanJake:
Re: Razr for Vzw
Yeah, you begin to see the problem. I like Verizon, and its fun to see them 'pwn', but if they 'pwn' too much, eventually some jerk exec is going to smirk and rub his hands together and say "lets try to raise prices". And who's gonna stop 'im?
You're right btw, about VZW being really good out West. Here in the Northern California Bay Area and Sacramento area, it really isn't much of a contest at all. Verizon's one one ...
Re: POLL: The 6256i... Would You Buy It If They Crippled The Bluetooth?
Odd. Is it possible you got a bad one? I mean, the 3589's good reception rep had to come from somewhere, I'd imagine?
Re: POLL: The 6256i... Would You Buy It If They Crippled The Bluetooth?
To be fair, the 6255 has been out a few months and is getting extremely good user reviews here at PhoneScoop. Looks as if Nokia did find a way to make a great CDMA flip, finally.
Also, I know its a bar phone, but didn't the Nokia 3589 have very good CDMA reception? That phone's name always seems to come up in discussions of 'legendary reception' Verizon phones.
Re: razr for vzw
Well SF, you have to understand, to my mind I'm not the one who really 'starts' things. I simply post news and/or my opinion, and they go crazy. Kinda sux, but oh well.
Even when I've tried to take as neutral and calm a tone as possible, I still get jumped on and flamed by certain folks who hate what I say and who think they can shut me up by yelling at me. As you know, that technique ...
POLL: The 6256i... Would You Buy It If They Crippled The Bluetooth?
I'm still waiting for the Nokia 6256i, and there are some indications (from things like manuals and call-out cards) that it will be the first Verizon phone released with uncrippled Bluetooth.
But still... no one knows for sure that Verizon will do the right thing. The 6256i could conceivably come out with the same old crappy crippled BT, which is the one thing I really don't like about VZW.
So my Poll Question: If VZW crippled the Bluetooth, would you ...
Re: razr for vzw
I honestly don't think its 'bashing' at all Forsyth... that's just pretty much what they're going to do far as I can tell, and my predictions have been pretty good before.
Now, I'm not saying that I'm aboving teasing the occassional pumped-up Cingy troll when they wander onto the VZW forum spouting nonsense, but as far as calling a spade a spade, I've always done that. Haven't you noticed by now?
Look, Cingy reports its 3rd qtr results on Wednesday. ...
Re: IS THIS THE WEEK HISTORY WILL BE MADE?????
It is a bit too 'space age' looking for my tastes, but the ugliest phone ever? Nah, I doubt it... for me, that award definitely goes out to some of the weirder-looking Nokia smartphones. As in, beam me up Scotty, this handset is too strange. 8O
And a POS? Nah again. Its one of the better-reviewed phones on Phonescoop, which you'd expect from one of the Toshiba-made Audiovoxes. Poor Audiovox... really sux for them that they no ...
Re: Why I'm Loyal To Cingular, and NOT Verizon
Its basically the already released 6255 (Metro PCS and a couple of others have it) Nokia CDMA flip phone. Tons of features, and its getting great user reviews:
https://www.phonescoop.com/phones /user_reviews.php?phone=515
https://www.ph onescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=515
It is by all accounts a great phone, so the question then becomes... how much will Verizon mess with it? We'll see. The manual says they didn't cripple the BT, but like everyone else, I need the release to confirm that.
Its also supposed to be due out 10/23 at Best ...
Re: Why I'm Loyal To Cingular, and NOT Verizon
Jayshmay said:
... in addition to true megabit internet, I am STILL waiting for 2 AND 3 megapixel CamPhones, so I'll just try hard and be patient, and see what handsets come out.
Verizon's already got a 2 megapixel cameraphone out... the Samsung A970.
It also can do hour-long videos, and yup, it has EVDO.
Re: Why I'm Loyal To Cingular, and NOT Verizon
I agree that VZW shouldn't cripple bluetooth. Indications are that the 6256i will be released for Verizon with full bluetooth functionality, which would set a very good precedent. Guess we'll see. :)
In any case, I'm loyal to Verizon and not Cingular because Verizon doesn't drop my calls, screw up my bills or give me surly CS folks to deal with, and gives me coverage nearly everywhere. Guess you gotta go with your priorities.
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
Really? 700 seems to be pretty good, actually:
"In general, you are likely to be considered a better credit risk if your FICO score is high. Under mortgage lending guidelines, for example, a score of 650 or above indicates a very good credit history."
http://loan.yahoo.com/c/basics7. html
In any case, I don't have to buy a new car for a couple of years yet, so I have plenty of time to bring it up if need be. :)
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
You're right, but even going by that... Verizon wins the call quality surveys too, and their coverage is quite huge.
I'll give you that their phone selection hasn't been the sexiest, but even that's getting better.... Samsung 970 and 950 recently released, LG 9800 released, along with all the the VCAST phones, and with the RAZR and Nokia 6256i & 6236i coming soon.
I do agree with you that what VZW has done with bluetooth hasn't been right, but allegedly ...
Re: Qualcomm screwed you guys? Nah.
I dunno Al. I think I heard some of these same promises when the merger happened, and look at what happened... Verizon kicked your butt anyway.
Btw, why should VZW worry about EDGE? It isn't high-speed... even Cingy claims only 70-135 kbps for it.
Anyways, all I can say is, I hope that Cingy DOES finally 'bring it'. Because if Verizon keeps blowing them out of the water quarter after quarter, who's gonna keep VZW prices low for moi? Sprint-Nextel? ...
Re: missing the point? -PS
Al_Swearengen said:
The unconfirmed HBO stuff is supposed to be 'exclusive' content. This is stuff that won't be on HBO TV. I'm thinking behind-the0scenes stuff and probably original programming... probably 5-10 minute series.
In that case, I'm not so interested. It's still cool though.
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
Oh, I dunno Al... I'm over 700 on the credit score. Shouldn't be a prob. But hey, thanks for worrying about me. :)
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise? -PS
Sure TH, but all things being equal, the ability of CDMA to handle a bigger call load than either TDMA or GSM is definitely a benefit.
Far as UMTS goes, might be a little early to talk about its efficiency, considering that you're just now getting it into 15-20 cities. And of course, EVDO is pretty efficient (3G technologies in general are), plus EVDO Rev A supports VoIP. Once the new networks are paid off, its going to be very ...
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
I don't doubt that Verizon has its issues as well. But when I hear about billing errors, it more often than not seems to be someone complaining about Cingy these days.
Also must be pointed out that Verizon consistently either wins or comes in second in the customer service surveys (JD Power, etc). Cingy usually finishes mid-pack or lower. Perhaps some of that is legacy ATTW crap that they have to deal with, but still, it has been a year ...
Re: missing the point? -PS
I dunno RUFF... what he said was that you download clips and them watch' em.
Far as the HBO content goes, if its live in real-time at the same time the show airs... that will be pretty cool.
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
But that's just the thing, Al... I don't owe 'em. They just can't figure that out. :wink:
Also, I don't hate Cingy because SBC screwed up. I got even with SBC a long time ago, the old-fashioned way... I got rid of 'em.
Re: Qualcomm screwed you guys? Nah.
Well, you guys better get on it and do something. By all indications, you're about to get murdered in the 3rd quarter results, so its time for Big Orange to step it up.
Re: Bad News about the Nokia
I dunno... that's sure not what they're saying on HowardForums. And some folks there claim to be in possession of the thing (and are willing to sell it), or have talked to folks who've tested it.
The latest from there also is that the 6256 is going to have the Verizon UI, not Nokia's. Guess we know where some of delay came from now. :
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.p hp?p=6015335#post6015335
Re: missing the point? -PS
Also, from the VCAST website:
V CAST Technology Overview
Next generation wireless technology has arrived with V CAST. V CAST uses the power of broadband. With average download speeds of 400-700 Kbps you can stream video clips (up to 5 minutes long) of the hottest entertainment, sports highlights, news and breaking weather to your Verizon Wireless V CAST phone. Increased download speed, along with advanced messaging, imaging and data transfer functions are just a few reasons V CAST will change the ...
Re: missing the point?
No streaming on VCAST? Talk to this gentleman:
https://www.phonescoop.com/news /discuss.php?fm=m&ff=1419&fi=408857
Re: just a post about
Yeah, I totally hear you on Motorola. I'm not a fan of theirs ever since my friend's V265 stopped working after only 10 months. Apparently a pretty common thing too. :(
I myself will probably not be getting a RAZR, cool as it looks. But I'll check it out... its the only Moto I'd even look twice at.
Far as iPods go... I have one, and they're pretty great actually. Can't really see myself clipping my cellphone to my arm or ...
Re: Cool! But Still So Far Behind Verizon & EVDO
You're right, content will be huge.
But regarding HBO, I'm trying to think of what they have right now that ppl just HAVE to see, what with 'Sex and the City' and 'Six Feet Under' have ended their runs, and 'The Sopranos' nearing its end and taking about two years between seasons now.
I hear 'Deadwood' is pretty good. And they have some new series called 'Rome, which setting-wise sounds like a good excuse for lots of sex n' violence. ...
Re: It's almost that time again.
Phonebabe69 said:
I hate to say it boys but having both Cingular and Verizon for a few years, I have to say Cingular has gone downhill. They have much better phones, great CS, Lots of flexibility, but they do have a lot of dropped calls and "can you hear me now" issues as of late.
I'm predicting more will leave and less then 1 million new customers. Verizon is getting nice phones finally but still grinds nickles out of their customers. ...
Re: razr for vzw
The RAZR's appeal is mostly just looks. But that's a powerful draw. Look at something like iPod Nano... ppl are practically knocking each other down to get one.
Re: I think I know way the delay for Nokia 6256i
I'm still awaiting the release of the 6256i with crossed fingers for uncrippled BT, Russell. So I guess that's a yes.
Re: just a post about
Hope you're right. :)
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise? -PS
PS- Think my experiences with this might have anything to do with the fact that CDMA towers have very high call capacity? Hmm.
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
You're gonna hate me, but I honestly have a hard time remembering getting a busy signal from VZW. They are VERY good, especially out West (I live in Northern California).
In response to your post, I've thought long and hard about it, and I think maybe it happened ONCE in the past year... when I made a call right at 9PM (which is when free nights start, and everyone's jumping on the network at the same time). Re-dialed, and ...
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise?
Shouldn't change things that much.
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
I think that was a pipe dream, frankly. No VZW phone is going to have uncrippled BT until VZW is ready to change their minds on the issue. Hopefully the 6256i is the beginning of that.
Re: Cingular just doesn't want to Overpromise!
Actually, I hear ATTW back in the day, and now Cingy, are the king of billing errors. Wonder if that had anything to do with them being kicked out of the Better Business Bureau in upstate New York for unresolved complaints?
I have some experience with this with SBC, Cingy's parent company. When I used to have a landline with them, I asked them to install a second line for my roommate. They did, but they double-billed both my ...
Re: just a post about
It's all my fault! 8O :D
Seriously though, I'm starting to get a sinking feeling about that 10/23 release date on the 6256i. I still have hope... we'll see.
My own personal 'bail-out' date on my phone upgrade is going to be Nov 27... that's when the promos at the Verizon store on the Samsung 850 (my bail-out phone if nothing else shows up) run out.
You gotta figure that if the RAZR or 6256i don't show ...
Re: Verizon can do everything right but will lose because Qualcomm is screwing them
tropicalhaven said:
UMTS is no more a Qualcomm technology than the English language is legal property of England, and they get to collect roayalties from every person who speaks it. The W in W-CDMA stands for Wideband, and Qualcomm does not have any wideband CDMA technology that it developed, or else it would be collecting royalties.
Qualcomm actually does own about 20 percent of the patents on the W-CDMA technology, and also of course provides a lot of W-CDMA ...
Re: UMTS will eventually win? Nah.
tropicalhaven said:
BetterThanJake said:
Yes, VZW did come from behind. But they are the best-executing, best-run company in the game. Cingy isn't. That's why I have a hard time imagining them pulling off what Verizon did.
Be careful what you say. Nextel18 will have your head on a platter when he realizes you don't believe that Sprint-Nextel is going to be the best run game and take over the world.
ROFL! True dat. :D
I kind of feel for Sprint-Nextel, actually. ...
Re: Do some research on 3G, sure, if you actually decide to read my posts
It honestly doesn't matter much if its voice roaming or data roaming... the impact remains pretty small for the same reason it's always been pretty small... not enough folks go overseas often enough and for long enough periods of time to feel like they have to have it.
VZW is coming out with solutions for that market too (that's simply being a good competitor), but it still isn't a major factor.
Re: Do some research on 3G, sure, if you actually decide to read my posts
I wasn't referring to what either CDMA or GSM carriers have said in the past, tropical... just what Sangy was saying. Glad you seem to agree that EDGE really isn't 'high speed'.
Far as coverage goes, it can mean area or population or both. From a population covered standpoint, why would you doubt Verizon's ability to continue to build out its EVDO network the way they've been doing? They've already got the half the country covered (140 mil ppl), and ...
Re: Do some research on 3G, sure, if you actually decide to read my posts
Mmm... no, that's what you read into it, I think. Sorry if I wasn't completely clear.
Logically, there will come a point where both carriers have essentially finished their 3G build-out, and will be covering probably 95% of the people that they want to cover with 3G. Its just that Verizon will reach that stage a good year before Cingy does.
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