User: SmileyBri
These are the most recent forum messages posted by SmileyBri:
Re: dropped calls
I have done more research on the dropped call issue and am no longer sure if it is the actual phone or GSM 3G in general. There seem to be many reports that 3G phones (iPhones, Blackberrys, Android, and the like) drop calls because of switching issues with the 3G technology.
I don't know if my Dash 3G drops are more frequent than those reportedly caused by 3G switching because this is my first 3G Phone. Irritating none the ...
dropped calls
I have had the Dash 3G for 6 or more weeks now and I love it. I know three other people with it and three out of four of us drop calls like crazy on this thing.
T-Mobile and HTC both deny any awareness of a problem with the device. I think this will change as more people realize that the dropped calls are inconsistent and can't be simply poor service area or loaded network.
I have been with ...
Jawbone - so far, NOT so good
I have a Jawbone right here and I must say that it is light and comfortable to wear. It comes with a total of five ear buds and four behind the ear arms so that anyone can get a comfortable fit with the Jawbone.
More good news is the noise canceling works just as good as it does on their Website. It may be hard to believe, but it is a dramatic improvement over any other headset. People were surprised ...
Re: Review in perspective
I have to say that I agree with everything WinHack said. I would like to add that in some ways this the device is not as "mature" as WM5 and unfortunatly the device shell can't mature without replacement.
The 8125 is great, don't get me wrong. I would just like to point out how it could be better.
The bottons for email and web should have been placed under the screen and, along with the other buttons and navigation, should ...
Re: Replacement for Treo 650?
My Treo 600 broke last week and I purchased the 8125 from Cingular, then when I went to cancel my T-Mobile account they gave me a better deal so the MDA is on the way.
WinHack is right -it comes down to getting over the exposed keyboard. Not only because you can dial without looking, but you can type i one hand. You just can't do the later with the MDA (or 8125).
I will miss that, and I was considering ...
Re: Just so you know, there is a zoom indicator in the camera function
I found the zoom just by pressing the navigation control up and down on my 8125. Don't be afraid to press some buttons!
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
SForsyth01,
Forgive me. The almighty and all knowing SForsyth01 has spoken. Please stop posting to this thread everyone! In fact, shut the whole board down! We don't need phonescoop.com, we will all just contact SForsyth01 directly via email for answers to all things cell phone!
Forget email! Face East, get on your knees, and bow your head all the way to the floor. The answer will come before you can even ask your question. Almighty SForsyth01 knows all.
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
SForsyth01,
It is not an accusation, but a theory. You can't know that Cingular does not do this. Many here have called me crazy for this thread, but I think you are crazy for trusting that Cingular is not doing this.
It ain't my phone. And it ain't just happening to me.
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
SForsyth01,
I am sure one can be right next to a tower and not have a signal due to the number of users of phones in the area. What is not clear is whether the signal indicator on my phone would indicate this.
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
littlefuzzbear, I must say that although SForsyth01 and others seem to know something about the technology of GSM your explanation makes perfect sense given my results.
If the signal strength is constant even if the tower is serving maximum customers then it would be understandable that I would have fluctuations in actual signal quality even if my signal indicator shows full strength. This is contrary to how some here have insisted that the technology works.
I do thank you for your ...
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
SForsyth01,
It would be really hard to follow this thread now with all of it's forks, so I don't blame you for not understanding the problem. Here it is again:
My signal indicator fluctuates as you expect it would on T-mobile's network. It does not fluctuate much on Cingular's network. You would think that this is a good thing, but in reality the signal fluctuates to the point of bad reception and dropped calls - all with a full strength indicator.
My ...
Re: Has anyone heard lately about hte launch date fo rthe Motorola Q?
MPX? Oh no! Don't remind me! I have to say that the MPX left such a bad taste in my mouth that I don't even like my Motorola cable box anymore. I almost hope the Q is crap so I don't have to change my opinion of Motorola.
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
You wrote: "If your signal indicator is not moving when you are having these problems, you have a phone problem."
Okay, then please let me explain why I think it is not a phone problem.
1. I put my T-mobile SIM card in the phone and drive around and the signal indicator fluctuates in most areas of town (some areas better then others for the most part).
2. My experience with the signal indicator and the signal quality is verified by other ...
Re: Does Cingular Have ANY good PDA phones?
Siemens SX66 is a great device and works very well on Cingular's network. A bluetooth updater came out that resolved issues with bluetooth headsets. My sister-in-law has one that I love to play with when we get together.
Cingular gave her the device after the Treo 650 gave her problems for the almost a year that she had it.
The policy I think had something to do with a three time replacement of the Treo 650.
The Siemens SX66 was a little ...
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
I didn't know anything about a lawsuit, but I purchased my phone from T-mobile.
I stand by my comments. I have overwhelming evidence via user experience that the Treo 600 works well on GSM. Less so to support the Treo 650 on Verizon, but I know some happy customers with that combo.
Cingular Wireless, raising the bar, manipulation
Sorry Jake,
I have read through your replies once again. Although you did indicate similar ideas, it was never clear to me that the signal could fluctuate independent of what the indicator shows.
And as someone who apparently works for Cingular Wireless I find it abhorrent that you would try and kill this thread with "Ok people, can we end this once and for all..." and "end this madness!!" as if this whole forum simply bows to your genius.
The whole purpose ...
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
Thanks soldmysoul4cellular,
That is a good point, but I don't think it is consistent with my findings thus far.
In another fork of this thread someone remarked that my signal indication could be good because the tower signal is strong in my area, but could be over serving users - thus my poor reception and dropped calls.
So there are at least two explanations for the results I see.
Thanks for your comments.
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
Pardon my ignorance. So when my signal changed due to the number of users attached to the tower and my Bar indicator wouldn't fluctuate?
That makes sense, but does not speak well for Cingular. I know they are the largest provider due to the purchase of AT&T, but if this is the issue then it means they have more customers than their towers can handle on a fairly regular basis.
Am I understanding this wrong?
Re: Moving to South Florida
Cingular has good service in South Florida, but most people know that Verizon has this area covered the best.
I am actually waiting for feedback on the Treo 700 while I consider paying more for Verizon service.
If you already have Cingular and you are in a contract, or want to stay because you like your phone then don't even think about switching Cingular service is plenty good.
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
I have been mostly happy with the Treo 600 on GSM. The signal quality has been good (not great) as compared to other phones I have used (nod to Nokia from my experience).
The Treo 650 on GSM is a bad comparison to my problem as that has always been a bad combination in this market. I know Cingular customers who received free Siemens SX66 devices up to a year after the Treo 650 purchase because device never worked right.
I ...
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
Sorry shortmel,
My phone is a Treo 600, but the issue is apparent on my wife's audiovox, and I have polled some friends and clients.
I will start to get more specific data about the phones used by people who give me feedback pro and con. It could very well be an issue with certain types of phones as someone pointed out.
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
Thanks sigmamason,
That makes sense. My phone is a Treo 600 and although the signal quality is good, I wouldn't think it is among the best.
I will begin to note which phones people use as they give me feedback on the issue here in my local area.
Re: Wow, such rude and ignorant responses
Thanks for taking the thread seriously, adilus.
I understand the logic of the cell phone makers and the different ways the signal indicator is made, but that does not explain the very specific characteristics of what I have posted.
Given that the signal indicator shows full strength almost always even when the signal is actually weak.
And
The behavior does not exist with my T-mobile SIM.
Plus, I have found this with my Wife's phone and other family and friends on Cingular. I have ...
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
No, I don't think so. And I know it is not my phone because when I put my T-mobile sim in it the signal indicator acts correctly.
I understand that you TRUST Cingular Wireless to never do anything like that. I think i have enough evidence of it that it is true or I wouldn't have posted it.
In my local area here I can confirm that on multiple Cingular Wireless accounts the signal indicator is worthless. It seems to always ...
Re: Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
To: freedomrep, i can here me now, Kiafice, sowhatsowhat10, dca
It is nice that you found humor in my theory, but I have to conclude that their signal indicator is worthless regardless of any deliberate attempt to manipulate.
The topic deserves more than what any of you have contributed.
Do you have Cingular? IN what area? Do you have a different experience with youe signal indicator?
Re: What was wrong with the 650?
I don't know. T-mobile was great in this way. If you don't have an account with Cingular it might be hard to get them to help you. In my case with T-mobile, T-mobile was in the wrong. They messed up their network and I was out of contract and still had an account with them.
Your situation is different in many ways. T-mobile ordered the unlock code from Palm. They took my IMEI number to order it. Perhaps you can ...
Raising the Bar - manipulating the signal indicator
This is a theory and I am looking for supporting evidence. Since so much depends on the area you should know that I am in the South Florida area (Miami/Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach).
I think Cingular Wireless has been manipulating the signal indicator in an effort to support their "Raising the Bar" campaign. My phone almost always has a full strength indicator even when my signal is weak and I am dropping calls.
I have had poor reception while talking to ...
Re: What was wrong with the 650?
Nothing is wrong with the Treo 650 depending on the carrier. Here in South Florida (and I believe most things are location specific) the 650 is a great device on Verizon and maybe even Sprint, but it is not a good device on Cingular or T-mobile.
Again, you should talk to people who own the device in your area.
I have a Treo 600 and T-mobile made a change to their network causing the device to freeze 6 to 10 times ...
Re: Wi-Fi ??
Oh no! Turtlepokin must be one of those Mac users who claim the Mac is better than a Windows PC, but Mac keeps scraping everything that makes it different and this year they will even use Intel processors. They will be shipping with Windows preinstalled before long.
But I digress.
I have had the following SmartPhones:
Original Handspring Treo
Siemens SX56
Motorola MPx200
Blackberry (I forget the model)
Treo 600 (currently using)
I have clients that use:
Treo 650
Blackberry
Siemens SX66
Samsung i730
Bottom Line is that the Windows powered products ...
