User: mrrd
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Re: Other Carriers
Not in the US
Re: Other Carriers
Pre is on Sprint, one of the worst carriers.
Other Carriers
AT&T is smart in trying to keep the iPhone exclusive. It means more money and subscribers for them. But Apple will ultimately lose out because every competitive phone manufacturer is constantly trying to build an iPhone killer. Many of the Samsung, Nokia and LG phones are getting better and better. Almost if not all have replaceable batteries and memory card expansion. These manufacturers are not going to sit on the sidelines and continue to let the iPhone dominate the ...
Re: Just curious
I've had the Dare since 7/7. The only way I would get the iPhone is if Verizon picks it up which is NOT going to happen. But the Dare is the best Verizon phone so far. I've had the Chocolate 1/2 and the Voyager and will take a hard look at the Thunder.
Moto Razr2
I don't understand the logic that Motorola uses when it comes to the phones for Verizon. The CDMA versions of the Razr and Razr2 all have downgraded components. The display has fewer colors and the processor is slower compared to the GSM versions. Look over the specs for the VM8,VM9 and VM9m. I can accept that installed memory is more or less as long as it can take a microSD card but why downgrade the display and processor? I ...
Re: First Impressions 8600
What are the prices: 2 year, 1 year & full?
Re: Verizon does it again!!!
Sorry, here is complete message. Just renewed my business phone and got a notice about new every two. Changes are if your plan is 79.99 or higher three months prior to two year renewal, you get $100. If >34.99 but
Verizon does it again!!!
Just renewed my business phone and got a notice about new every two. Changes are; if your plan is 79.99 or higher three months prior to two year renewal, you get $100. If >34.99 but
Re: thinkin about switchin 2 the samsung 950...
You CAN make MP3s as ringtones, I have. Just follow this link for the instructions.
http://www.howardforums.com/ showthread.php?t=784286
Ringtones SOLVED!!!!
I found this on HowardForums. Credit goes to MVSguy who did a great job of solving using MP3s as ringtones and putting together an excellent thread.
http://www.howardforums.com/showth read.php?t=784286
This worked perfectly on my A950.
Re: 2.5mm jack adapter
Got the adapter today and works perfectly. I use it with a set of Sony phones and the sound is amazingly good, very loud and clear. This is not meant to replace my iPod but on weekends, I'd rather not have to carry my phone and iPod together. So the MP3s on the phone will more than suffice for weekend use. Really nice setup.
Re: 2.5mm jack adapter
http://www.buy.com/prod/Samsung_AETS43CSEB_ST D_Headphone_Adapter/q/loc/111/201649449.html
But still shows temporarily out of stock.
Re: Receptiuon???
I've had the Samsung 530, VX7000 and VX8100 and so far the A950 has had the best reception. I live in an older apartment building in a residential neighborhood. All of the other phones would drop calls or couldn't make a call when I got farther away from the windows. The A950 doesn't show any bars but there is service and I can make and hold calls. I also work in an office building on Wall St that has ...
Re: 2.5mm jack adapter
I ordered the Samsung adapter for $5.99 from Buy.com about two weeks ago but it was back-ordered. Just got an email from them yesterday that the adapter was shipped. I've always found Buy.com to be fairly reliable. They kept me up-to-date on status and some patience paid off. It still shows back-ordered as 11/2 but they may not have updated their site.
Re: MP3 Playback Speed Issue and Skipping..
I've had my phone for three weeks and a transflash card for two. I've filled up the card with MP3s and have played them many times. I can't notice any difference in speed and sound quality is pretty good even with the speakers. Played the phone for a few co-workers and they were very impressed. The only thing I can think of for your problem is the rate you rip your MP3s. I rip them at a much higher ...
Re: Manual
http://cache.vzw.com/multimedia/mim/sam_a950/ version_detect.html
Re: 950's menu system
Menu response on mine is quick, no lag.
Re: How about a comparison vs the 890
rotoplewker said:
Actually Best Buy has the 512Mb microSD (formerly transflash) for around $65. I bought one for my Moto v710
Thanks for the info, 512 is better than 256.
Re: How about a comparison vs the 890
I'm torn between the 8100 and the a950 but to me the MP3 player is a really nice plus after a good working phone. However, the 8100 can take a miniSD card with a 1gig capacity and the a950 takes a microSD/Transflash card with a 256meg max. Sandisk promises a 512 and 1gig card down the road but when? The 1gig miniSD is available now and a 2gig will probably be available before a larger microSD/Transflash. Not too concerned ...
Re: **Stereo adapter and headphones**
As long as you live in Canada
Re: Is this phone not so popular anymore?
I'm sure there is still interest in the phone but everyone is tired of Verizon doing the Curly shuffle. No one has said anything about the built-in MP3 player and everyone is concentrating on the camera. What if Verizon releases this phone with the player disabled also and won't release a "software" update for some time? I have an 8100 but dealing with Verizon is just plain aggravating, not the cust reps, the sales reps or the tech reps ...
Re: To anyone who has seen it in Best Buy
One possible reason why BestBuy got an exclusive promotion is to see how well they partner up. With Radio Shack ending their partnership at the end of the year, Verizon could be looking for another major outlet. Remember the last time a phone was available at Radio Shack first and then later at Verizon? Same scenario with BestBuy. This is probably a sign for many future phone releases and it seems to be the higher end models.
Re: RIP: Original A970 Release Date
Same goes for me, I guess its going to be the VX8100 for now. I waited until today but who knows when the A970 will be out. Too bad.
USB Driver
For the lucky few that have the phone, Samsung has a USB driver on their website. Probably have to find a cable that is compatible with the A970 and try either QPST or Bitpim to customize the phone.
http://www.samsung.com/search/searc h.asp?charset=utf-8&ht=0&qp=&qs=&qc=&pw=755&w s=1&la=en&qm=0&st=1&nh=10&lk=1&rf=0&rq=0&si=0 &ct=None&oct=&oq=%0D%0A&fs=&oqqtex=a970&bqt=a 970&th=0&ts=1&selradio_temp=&qt=a970&tabpage= 3&radio=1&col=download&select=0
Re: Cardo Scala-why does everyone seem to think this is so great? Tried it and it SUCKS!!!!!
Exchange with Amazon is simple. Go to your account and select Return Item. Follow the next few pages and you can print a shipping label. Return as defective for exchange.
Re: sandisk miniSD
Most flash memory cards come formatted but you may want to use an adapter and format it with a PC.
Re: need help with miniSD
Do you know if the card has been formatted?