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Tri-Mode vs. All-Digital?
Imagine that I have two phones, with all features and qualities exactly the same except that one is Tri-Mode and one is All-Digital. Now, assuming that I spend 100% of my time in areas fully covered by digital service, is there any downside to going with the Tri-Mode phone?
I know that I would never need the analog capabilities of the Tri-Mode, so I'll agree that it's unnecessary, but I would simply consider that a needless feature, not a reason to avoid the tri-mode.
One thing I've heard, but don't know whether to believe, is that the tri-mode phones tend to give up on holding the digital service a little more...
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adamlevy said:...
I understand the main differences between Tri-Mode and All-Digital phones, but I have a specific question...
Imagine that I have two phones, with all features and qualities exactly the same except that one is Tri-Mode and one is All-Digital. Now, assuming that I spend 100% of my time in areas fully covered by digital service, is there any downside to going with the Tri-Mode phone?
I know that I would never need the analog capabilities of the Tri-Mode, so I'll agree that it's unnecessary, but I would simply consider that a needless feature, not a reason to avoid the tri-mode.
One thing I've heard, but don't know whether to believe, is that the tri-mode phones tend to give up on holdin
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Not to be rude, but it's kind of obvious that Tri-Mode phone would have more of a chance to pick up a analog signal because all digital phones don't have that capability at all.
Clearly you didn't read my question. I am NOT AT ALL interested in the ability to grab an analog signal.
My second question was related to whether or not a tri-mode phone would mistakenly decide to switch to analog just because the digital signal was a little weak, when instead it truly could/should still be operating in digital mode.
I dont know that for sure however. Anyone want to correct or clarify?
adamlevy said:
Not to be rude, but it's kind of obvious that Tri-Mode phone would have more of a chance to pick up a analog signal because all digital phones don't have that capability at all.
Clearly you didn't read my question. I am NOT AT ALL interested in the ability to grab an analog signal.
My second question was related to whether or not a tri-mode phone would mistakenly decide to switch to analog just because the digital signal was a little weak, when instead it truly could/should still be operating in digital mode.
LOL, I did read your question and that is why I replied to it. I also realized that you weren't interested in analog signals, I was just trying to...
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Sprint phones will stay in Digital in most cases. The case is when you get around 2 bars or less. Analog will try to always take over and it will keep your phone in limbo switching back and forth. It will sent a signal to grab the digital signal every so often and then a minute later analog will take over.
Tri-Mode is a better option because it means you have the ability to use analog if you ever get in a non digital area for any emergency issue. I would suggest Tri-mode and make sure you know the way to disable analog until you need it.
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