Cell Phone Questions
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Have you taken a look at the Samsung Epix? I have that rated higher than the Blackberry for the simple reason that Windows Mobile allows you to edit attachments. On the Blackberry (unless this has changed in the last 6 months), you can only view them. For me, that's a big deal, it's why I have the Blackjack II and not the Blackberry Curve, and why I'm planning on getting the Epix in a few days here.
Ryan
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Oooh, you would love the storm. You can edit documents, at least that's what I've read. http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/
I can't wait.
I can't wait.
Be sure to let me know about that, because I can't find any info on it. I also was under the impression that only Verizon is offering the Storm right now.
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I have an iPod Touch and love it, if I weren't locked into a T-Mobile contract I'd have bought an iPhone. One thing I hate though is using the touch screen for typing, as cool as the Storm looks that would kill BB functionality for me.
The new Google phone looks interesting - knowing that I want to keep my phone/music separate the limited memory is less of a hinderence to me. I like that it has a flip up keyboard. Anyone have that yet?
The new Google phone looks interesting - knowing that I want to keep my phone/music separate the limited memory is less of a hinderence to me. I like that it has a flip up keyboard. Anyone have that yet?
GoGoGadget
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As much as I love gadgets, I don't need my cell phone for anything other than talking and texting, so I plan on keeping my stripped down cheap phone for as long as possible. However, a friend of mine just got the LG Voyager and I really like it. It's not a full smart phone, so not comparable to anything previously mentioned in this thread, but the touch screen is responsive and the full keyboard is nice.
I have a friend with the Google phone, and it's actually pretty cool. It has a separate keyboard for typing. He doesn't like it because he's tech challenged (which is why I laughed when he got it), and he's going to take it back. But I like it, from what I've seen of it.
I don't even text. If I need to say something to someone, I call. I do take an occasional photo if I don't have my camera, though.
GoGoGadget
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I steadfastly refused to text for a very long time, but finally gave in. People kept texting me like crazy and I eventually felt compelled to reply. Also, since so much of my socializing is with other students, it's a much faster way of getting in touch -- most everyone I encounter checks for texts after each class (or in each class, though I REALLY hate that), but only checks voice mail at the end of the day.
The camera feature is the one I really don't get, though. I'm sure I'd find uses for it if my phone had a camera, but I'm certainly not inconvenienced by not being able to take a picture at all times.
Yeah, I only snap photos with it if I am somewhere like a Kings game or other event that I forgot to take a camera to, and then it is to get a shot of my son there, not the game per se. Maybe a dozen photos a year or so at the most. I don't use it on a regular basis by any means.
AleksandarN
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I love the iPhone I use it for everything. I love the gps the orangizer and the amount of customization is truely remarkable. Since I do not have a mp3 player I got the 16GB. Next I am going to get speakers for it. Love the wiki the ability to surf the net, weather, stocks and check email for free is priceless. So as I type on iphone you can see I love it.
Rockmeister
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I have the blackberry curve and would like to upgrade to the storm. However, I have small hands and by looking at the pictures, the storm looks to bulky. But I would love to have it. I've heard a lot of good reviews.
By the way, verizon is the one carrier for the storm.
By the way, verizon is the one carrier for the storm.
Care to elaborate why?
arwen undomiel
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I'm tech challenged and plan on staying behind the times until I can't stand it. Life is so much cheaper that way.
I'm with you - I use a $20.00 Virgin Mobile clamshell-style pay-as-you go phone, which is almost never on. I top it up every 90 days, costing a whole $80.00 a year. Right now I have about $250.00 of unused time on it.
The major reason I feel that way (not to speak for anyone else) is because Windows Mobile 6.0 and above allows you to edit e-mail attachments. So if I need to review a spreadsheet before it's sent to a client and possibly make a couple of changes, I can do that from my Blackjack II. With the Blackberry software, you can view attachments, but you can't make any changes.
I know a lot of users prefer the Windows OS just because they like the way Microsoft does things. I am adaptable in that way, and will figure out how to use whatever interface I have, but functional differences like the one I mentioned are a big deal to me.
Ryan
I like turtles
I was over to Verizon today and it's not that bulky. I was the first one who had to order a phone because they sold out within the first hour.
Thanks Supes, that makes sense. I don't think that would apply to me, but I can definitely see why that's a big deal.
I like keeping my phone separate from all my other gadgets but it would be cool to surf the net on my bus ride, which on bad days is exceedingly long on the trip home.
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/30330
The review at this link says it's a feature-packed device that can do pretty much whatever you want it to do, rivaling the G1 (which my friend has warmed up on, as of last night), and the iPhone. Only problem is the phone is slow and has lag issues, particularly when it comes to messaging.
Ryan, let us know what you think when (if?) you finally get yours.
Productivity apps are also top-notch, especially thanks to the included DataViz Documents To Go suite—good for opening and editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. And of course, hundreds of third-party BlackBerry—ranging from games and RSS readers to Facebook and MySpace apps—are available online.
It looks like they addressed my major gripe. Too bad I hate Verizon.
The review at this link says it's a feature-packed device that can do pretty much whatever you want it to do, rivaling the G1 (which my friend has warmed up on, as of last night), and the iPhone. Only problem is the phone is slow and has lag issues, particularly when it comes to messaging.
Ryan, let us know what you think when (if?) you finally get yours.
Ryan
I like turtles
Tomorrow morning at 9!! Will do.
Section 101
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The HTC Touch Pro is due on verizon Dec 1st. It's a stripped down one like most of their phones. Less ram and slower CPU. You can look at the Sprint and AT&t versions now.
If you like windows phones checkout http://www.ppcgeeks.com and http://www.xda-developers.com
If you like windows phones checkout http://www.ppcgeeks.com and http://www.xda-developers.com
Elise10
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Can I borrow some of your time then?...........
I love that I have Virgin Mobile...I'd be pissed should something go wrong with any of those phone or feel like upgrading whenever I want. That and I don't talk much on the phone anyway.
Rockmeister
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Are you sure Verizon is carrying the HTC Touch Pro? I haven't heard anything about this? Is there a link to where the release date will be? I went to both of the above links and couldn't find the date?
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Section 101
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It comes out on the 24th and in stores Dec 1st.
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/...-on-verizon-november-24-in-stores-december-1/
Rockmeister
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The HTC Touch Pro looks sweet, but not for $419.99.
Section 101
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With 2 year contracts and rebates it's $250-299 on sprint. It will be like $350 on verizon.
Rockmeister
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Do you have this phone? Its very tempting to switch from Verizon to Sprint, but I have been a customer for 14 yrs for Verizon and I get good discounts for everything.
Section 101
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I just ordered a Sprint version yesterday. I used the Microsoft live search for the payback feature so I got it for $350. Same price verizon will be charging. I have verizon service now and am going to try and put it on verizons network. There is walk thru on ppcgeeks.com on what needs to be done. I don't want the crippled version that verizon is putting out and also their keyboard is different. They put the up arrow between the n and m keys.
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