TMoFreak said:
First, PTT with nexhell is not fast, duplex or secure.

Getting your information from Deep Throat again? It's only the fastest PTT solution on the market right now...and as secure as that type of technology allows.

this PTT bs is further proof that all it takes to sell a product is a cleverly named gimick. what a total joke. for all of us that have had suffer through you nextel idoits shouting into your phone, the stupid unbearable chirp and the idiot on the other end shouting back, PLEASE DO US ALL A FAVOR AND SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't understand what the big deal is about this walkie talkie crap. Is it really needed, from both nextel or tmobile? Just talk on the freaking phone and stop trying to be cool (this is not to the original poster; this is just talking in general). They've already invented hands free; what more do we need?

What is a TV turner? And by the way it's a stupid move for T-Mobile to get ptt! I think it's a stupid & useless service that makes phones bigger & bulky. Its loud & everyone hears you convo! It's like what the ****,shut that thing up! That little ptt sound gets really annoying after a while! What is T-Mobile doing?! 🙄 Oh god help us!! 😕

Preach on! TMo is not getting PTT. That is a really nasty rumor. That would be like going from CDs back to 8 tracks.

Then why are Alltel, Sprint PCS, Verizon, Cingular, AT&T, Orange, T-Mobile (International), and many others WORLDWIDE trying to adopt and perfect the technology???? And yes, I'm correct... T-Mobile in Europe is planning to launch PTT with the Nokia 5140 as announced approx. 1 week ago. Here is the link:

http://mobiletechnews.com/info/2004/10/19/122312.html »

T-Mobile and Nextel are both great companies and have quality products. PTT could only help T-Mo win additional customers that might have been unwilling to switch from Nextel.

Those who don't "get" or understand the Walkie-Talkie are those who have not used it. Fact is.. that it is a great product... as long as it is done right!

Quit bashing the product out of jealou...
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Ok, ok. I will never get the PTT thing, but if it can help TMo continue its exponential growth, then ok. I don't like it, but ok.

TMoFreak said:
Ok, ok. I will never get the PTT thing, but if it can help TMo continue its exponential growth, then ok. I don't like it, but ok.

Now see? Was that so hard? Four simple words: "I don't like it".

just because you dont see any use in PTT.
t-mobile does.. or will in the near future. to bad they couldnt offer a ptt feature as good as iden. and i admit ptt is a little to 'obnoxious' if you know what i mean.. especially in a crowded buss or lobby way. ickk ..

I am trying really hard to be nice here. No need to rub salt in the wound. 😁

I hope they do come out with it. I've read that T-Mobile germany is going to have it by the end of the year. And Nokia is making PTT phones for the GSM network too. So I'm guessing they will?

Though a day late and a dollar short on this convo, I work for T-Mobile and have specifically been told no we aren't getting PTT...my friend that works at verizon says theirs isnt a big seller at all. Nextel pretty much has the US market with ptt, I don't see a reason why we would chase after it. I know verizon has ptt, and I heard sprint is either getting it, or has it, can't remember...However, there is no iden network overseas, and to my knowledge any other that supports currently ptt...so...possible good business move for T-Mobile international, but I couldnt see here. Nextel is awesome for some people, a lot of blue collar businesses have contracts with them where outdoor noise, etc..gets in the way big time and not only does it make it...
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Many Nextel users, like myself, set the phones to vibrate. It vibrates for PTT calls as well.

this is more considerate 🙂
with headset is a lot better, especially in the bus or subway

Well, for nextel users like yourself, thank you 🙂 .

CellAddict said:
I don't understand what the big deal is about this walkie talkie crap. Is it really needed, from both nextel or tmobile? Just talk on the freaking phone and stop trying to be cool (this is not to the original poster; this is just talking in general). They've already invented hands free; what more do we need?

I've always felt the same about it. I wasn't sure if I was just mentally challenged or not about this PTT stuff because it just never seemed appealing to me. Okay... it's a nationwide walkie talkie, and yes, Sipowitz does it. I do want to emulate him, but not with PTT. People seem to be raving about it, but I just don't understand...

TMoFreak said:
this PTT bs is further proof that all it takes to sell a product is a cleverly named gimick. what a total joke. for all of us that have had suffer through you nextel idoits shouting into your phone, the stupid unbearable chirp and the idiot on the other end shouting back, PLEASE DO US ALL A FAVOR AND SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!

So now we get down to the brass tacks...you just don't LIKE the product. Doesn't mean it isn't viable...or that people don't need an instantaneous connection.

I don't like the product because it does not perform as advertised. My inlaws had the misfortune to have nextel for two years and that stupid thing never worked. It is so much easier to use one touch dialing and get your so called "instant connection."

TMoFreak said:
I don't like the product because it does not perform as advertised. My inlaws had the misfortune to have nextel for two years and that stupid thing never worked. It is so much easier to use one touch dialing and get your so called "instant connection."

So it didn't work in their neck of the woods and now it doesn't work anywhere? C'mon, man...that's every cell service in the United States. Nextel's PTT solution is currently the best...if you don't want to hear the "maddening" chirping, ask whoever's bugging the hell out of you to turn down their handset. Be polite, though.

My father in law travels for business to New York, Ohio, California, Texas, Arkansas, should I go on? I am not dumb enough to make a comment on one location. 😁

TMoFreak said:
My father in law travels for business to New York, Ohio, California, Texas, Arkansas, should I go on? I am not dumb enough to make a comment on one location. 😁

And it just happens to have excellent coverage in other states...what's your point?

It is pointless to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person. Good day.

TMoFreak said:
It is pointless to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person. Good day.

Well then, arm yourself next time...and bring your wits with you.