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Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 16, 2010, 08:05:18 AM
Is Sprint going to get the HTC Desire?  And, if so, when? I've been holding out for an elite phone and this one finally does/has everything I want/need.

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/02/16/htc-announces-the-nexus-ones-slightly-cooler-twin-the-desire/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 16, 2010, 08:52:09 AM
HTC hasn't announced any North American availability.  Of the phones HTC announced today I hope that NA gets the Legend and the Mini the most.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on February 16, 2010, 12:08:59 PM
Any idea on the next HTC for Verizon?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2010, 11:23:58 PM
Is this that phone?  As a followup, is Omaha ever going to get wimax?

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/sprint-promises-its-first-wimax-handset-by-this-summer-could-be/?s=t5
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 23, 2010, 05:44:54 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/htc-legend-clears-the-fcc/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2010, 02:32:45 PM
KC Getting 4G

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/02/24/sprint-to-launch-4g-network-in-at-least-8-major-markets-this-year/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 24, 2010, 03:14:46 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2010, 03:17:01 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

Yeah, may hold out for it  :runaway:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2010, 07:41:13 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5499747/htc-supersonic-sprints-wimax-android-phone-due-for-announcement-today

 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 23, 2010, 08:03:07 AM
shocker!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 23, 2010, 11:10:30 AM
Played with the Supersonic a couple weeks ago for a bit. Pretty nice. Amazing screen, and Snapdragon is fast as hell.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JavaCat on March 23, 2010, 11:48:36 AM
Did you try out the keyboard? I heard the HD2 keyboard was as good if not better than the iPhone. I'm hoping the Supersonic is the same because the keyboard on the Hero is a piece of crap. Too bad it looks like Palm might go belly up. WebOS truly has the most potential if they just came up with a form factor that was on par with these new phones and upgraded a few specs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 23, 2010, 11:51:31 AM
I did, can't remember any glaring impressions though, because I don't think the Hero's keyboard is bad. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 23, 2010, 12:03:44 PM
What about the Incredible for Verizon?  Sounds like its coming soon, and my Touch Pro is dying.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 23, 2010, 12:18:23 PM
What about the Incredible for Verizon?  Sounds like its coming soon, and my Touch Pro is dying.

All Verizon phones suck. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 23, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
What about the Incredible for Verizon?  Sounds like its coming soon, and my Touch Pro is dying.

All Verizon phones suck. :dunno:

Be nice.  :)

Specs for Incredible look pretty decent, comparable to the Supersonic.    Not that I have a ton of HPIQ.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2010, 12:47:49 PM
Incredible sounds pretty amazing but Supersonic sounds like it may be faster
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hillwalking03 on March 23, 2010, 01:51:55 PM
Incredible sounds pretty amazing but Supersonic sounds like it may be faster

SD has me all worked up to get this swiss army Sprint phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 23, 2010, 04:35:45 PM
Sprint Supersonic announced as "Evo 4G" (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/)

"...it's easily the best specced phone we've ever witnessed."

 :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2010, 06:39:55 PM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hillwalking03 on March 23, 2010, 07:16:25 PM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

I want one.  Now
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 23, 2010, 08:02:38 PM
hdmi out....

oh my....
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 24, 2010, 10:40:55 AM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

Free.


Just kidding, none of us know yet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on March 24, 2010, 01:25:18 PM
Just picked up the new HTC for TMobile.  :pbj: Still playing with it, but it is pretty damn impressive so far.

Much faster than my old BB.  Camera/vid is amazing compared to BB, as is screen and resolution. 
 :excited:so far.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 24, 2010, 03:36:08 PM
Just picked up the new HTC for TMobile.  :pbj: Still playing with it, but it is pretty damn impressive so far.

Much faster than my old BB.  Camera/vid is amazing compared to BB, as is screen and resolution. 
 :excited:so far.


You do know HTC and BB make more than one style of phone, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on March 24, 2010, 03:46:09 PM
Just picked up the new HTC for TMobile.  :pbj: Still playing with it, but it is pretty damn impressive so far.

Much faster than my old BB.  Camera/vid is amazing compared to BB, as is screen and resolution. 
 :excited:so far.


You do know HTC and BB make more than one style of phone, right?

Yep, I had the Curve 8320.  Just bought the htc HD2.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 24, 2010, 04:20:03 PM
HD2 looks pretty awesome. Too bad it's a dead platform.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on March 24, 2010, 04:59:12 PM
HD2 looks pretty awesome. Too bad it's a dead platform.

Meh, what can you do?

I will ride this one for 2 yrs, chuck it, and get something new.  For now, it is awesome.  Amazing how fast it is.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2010, 06:40:04 PM
HD2 looks pretty awesome. Too bad it's a dead platform.
i think what HTC did was take the HD2, boil it in Sprint provided steroids, and tada- the EVO 4G was born
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 24, 2010, 11:30:04 PM
TMobile.

:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 25, 2010, 08:45:37 AM
Just picked up the new HTC for TMobile.  :pbj: Still playing with it, but it is pretty damn impressive so far.

Much faster than my old BB.  Camera/vid is amazing compared to BB, as is screen and resolution. 
 :excited:so far.


You do know HTC and BB make more than one style of phone, right?

Yep, I had the Curve 8320.  Just bought the htc HD2.

Hope you didn't pay more than $99 for it

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BNZD3C/ref=nosim/?tag=fatwalletcom&linkCode=as1
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on March 25, 2010, 09:22:44 AM
Just picked up the new HTC for TMobile.  :pbj: Still playing with it, but it is pretty damn impressive so far.

Much faster than my old BB.  Camera/vid is amazing compared to BB, as is screen and resolution. 
 :excited:so far.


You do know HTC and BB make more than one style of phone, right?

Yep, I had the Curve 8320.  Just bought the htc HD2.

Hope you didn't pay more than $99 for it

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BNZD3C/ref=nosim/?tag=fatwalletcom&linkCode=as1

All on the company's dime.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on March 25, 2010, 09:24:29 AM
TMobile.

:lol:

Work phone, man.  No choice on my part.

That said, I have had Verizon and Sprint at my past job, and find T-Mobile to be more reliable as far as dropped calls go, and every bit as fast on data transfer where I live(outlying area).

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 25, 2010, 10:47:55 AM
every company drops calls, every company has spotty coverage, etc.  t-mobile's data network does suck though, they just don't have the technology or footprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on March 25, 2010, 11:55:42 AM
every company drops calls, every company has spotty coverage, etc.  t-mobile's data network does suck though, they just don't have the technology or footprint.

I am know you are right on the calls and coverage.

I am believe you on the data network note.

Just speaking from my personal experience.  Where I travel, there are 2 or 3 consistent spots where calls are dropped(all low spots in the middle of rural areas).  However, I get practically zero drops outside of those areas.  Where, with Sprint, I was dropping calls in the middle of Hyde Park, Midtown,  and down town sometimes and not others.  It was completely random and inconsistent.  I just don't experience that with T-Mobile. 

I haven't had a smart phone on the sprint network in 3 yrs, though.  So, my experience with their data speed is not enough to fairly compare.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: BRULL on March 25, 2010, 12:41:50 PM
every company drops calls, every company has spotty coverage, etc.  t-mobile's data network does suck though, they just don't have the technology or footprint.

I believe you abot T-Mobile... The 3G on my htc goes out all the f'ing time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 25, 2010, 01:41:52 PM
HD2 looks pretty awesome. Too bad it's a dead platform.
i think what HTC did was take the HD2, boil it in Sprint provided steroids, and tada- the EVO 4G was born

And that's why I shall get one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on March 27, 2010, 10:52:20 PM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

I think the cost of the device will be subsidized ($200 or so after rebate w/contract etc) but don't expect the $70/mo. plans to apply; if you have one of those dual mode air cards for instance, monthly recurring charges are more to use 4g (where available).  sprint employee btw
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2010, 09:34:54 AM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

I think the cost of the device will be subsidized ($200 or so after rebate w/contract etc) but don't expect the $70/mo. plans to apply; if you have one of those dual mode air cards for instance, monthly recurring charges are more to use 4g (where available).  sprint employee btw

What if you don't live in a 4g area?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 28, 2010, 01:35:49 PM
Don't listen to o-townqat, sounds more like o-retardkat
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 29, 2010, 02:35:45 PM
Don't listen to o-townqat, sounds more like o-retardkat

^
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on March 29, 2010, 10:11:06 PM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

I think the cost of the device will be subsidized ($200 or so after rebate w/contract etc) but don't expect the $70/mo. plans to apply; if you have one of those dual mode air cards for instance, monthly recurring charges are more to use 4g (where available).  sprint employee btw

What if you don't live in a 4g area?

Will work on the 3g network too, 4g where available.  4g rollout will continue  in 2011.  houston just launched.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2010, 07:24:08 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5532327/htc-evo-4g-could-be-up-for-pre+order-this-month-with-an-early-june-launch

 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 06, 2010, 09:32:50 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5532327/htc-evo-4g-could-be-up-for-pre+order-this-month-with-an-early-june-launch

 :excited:

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 09:38:48 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5532327/htc-evo-4g-could-be-up-for-pre+order-this-month-with-an-early-june-launch

 :excited:

 :gocho:


Looks like a great phone.  I'm surprised by only 1G of storage compared to 8G on the Incredible.  The screen will be enormous and amazing though, the smaller screen on my Incredible is amazing.

And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter.  
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 06, 2010, 10:03:17 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 10:06:51 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter.  

The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.

I know your biased here, but how much use?  What size is the battery?  

They are both HTC phones, so let's avoid the Sprint/Verizon crap.  
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2010, 10:10:56 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter.  

The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.

I know your biased here, but how much use?  What size is the battery?  

They are both HTC phones, so let's avoid the Sprint/Verizon crap.  

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 10:16:54 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter.  

The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.

I know your biased here, but how much use?  What size is the battery?  

They are both HTC phones, so let's avoid the Sprint/Verizon crap.  

 :surprised:

I would appreciate koug's opinion on this, but could do without the obvious bias here.  No offense kougs.

I've just noticed if you use the phone a lot, especially internet, etc. there is no way you can make it through the day with the 1300 battery it comes with.  But if I power off when I'm not using it, put it on the charger a bit while driving(about 20-30 minutes), then I'm okay.

Really, battery is the only issue I have, it is a great phone.  And no doubt there will be some improvements on the EVO.  But I'm thinking the technology of what these phones can do is outpacing the technology of Lith-Ion batteries, at least the smaller factory versions the phones come with.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 06, 2010, 10:56:19 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.

I know your biased here, but how much use?  What size is the battery? 

They are both HTC phones, so let's avoid the Sprint/Verizon crap. 

I didn't say anything about Verizon vs. Sprint. I'm telling you that the Evo we use lasts a full day without charging, and we're heavy users (obviously).

I've never seen nor used the HTC Incredible, so I'll have to take your word that the battery sucks. But there's no bias here; battery life has nothing to do with carriers.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 11:07:10 AM
I didn't say anything about Verizon vs. Sprint. I'm telling you that the Evo we use lasts a full day without charging, and we're heavy users (obviously).

I've never seen nor used the HTC Incredible, so I'll have to take your word that the battery sucks. But there's no bias here; battery life has nothing to do with carriers.

Thanks, that's what I was getting at. 

I think it has as much to do with figuring out what is running in the background, etc, as the battery being terrible.  But I do think these newer phones do a ton of stuff that eats batteries up pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2010, 11:11:54 AM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2010, 11:13:40 AM
2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

iphone.  Apple stuff is made for old people (not pc fanboy talk here just pointing out their stuff is very easy to use)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 11:42:15 AM
2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

iphone.  Apple stuff is made for old people (not pc fanboy talk here just pointing out their stuff is very easy to use)

Droid is pretty easy too.  You will like it a lot.

And KK, I don't think a bluetooth ear thing exists that won't make you look like a dork.  If you need to wear it in the car or whatever I think that's fine, but don't wear it around the house, Walmart, etc.  JMHO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 06, 2010, 11:44:57 AM
2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

iphone.  Apple stuff is made for old people (not pc fanboy talk here just pointing out their stuff is very easy to use)

+1

I think the Droids take more of a learning curve than the IPhone. At least with my Hero it took a little while to get used to the marketplace, customizing the phone, and getting programs to kill running programs to save battery life.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 11:53:34 AM
I think the Droids take more of a learning curve than the IPhone. At least with my Hero it took a little while to get used to the marketplace, customizing the phone, and getting programs to kill running programs to save battery life.

This is a good point. 

What have you found to be the more battery intense apps/programs to kill?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 06, 2010, 12:02:22 PM
I think the Droids take more of a learning curve than the IPhone. At least with my Hero it took a little while to get used to the marketplace, customizing the phone, and getting programs to kill running programs to save battery life.

This is a good point. 

What have you found to be the more battery intense apps/programs to kill?

Pretty much anything that uses the phone's GPS I think helps to drain it a bit faster than some of the other stuff. So after I use Google Maps or Sprint Navigation, I make sure to kill the app to turn the GPS off. Gotta make sure to turn off the WiFi after using it as well.

Some of the widgets I use tend to operate here and there throughout the day too like my Coupons app but I don't think it drains things too bad.

To clarify, even though there is a bit more of a learning curve with the Android, I don't think I'd go to an iphone after using a Droid. The cost is just not worth it to me to do so.

That said, the Hero is laggy at times and will piss me off here and there when I'm trying to answer a call. However, the Sprint Hero's are getting an upgrade in the android software soon (I think by the end of May) that is supposed to really reduce the lag and improve the phone's performance.

I did play with an Evo, and it did give me a broner. It's amazing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 12:05:58 PM
Pretty much anything that uses the phone's GPS I think helps to drain it a bit faster than some of the other stuff. So after I use Google Maps or Sprint Navigation, I make sure to kill the app to turn the GPS off. Gotta make sure to turn off the WiFi after using it as well.

Some of the widgets I use tend to operate here and there throughout the day too like my Coupons app but I don't think it drains things too bad.

To clarify, even though there is a bit more of a learning curve with the Android, I don't think I'd go to an iphone after using a Droid. The cost is just not worth it to me to do so.

That said, the Hero is laggy at times and will piss me off here and there when I'm trying to answer a call. However, the Sprint Hero's are getting an upgrade in the android software soon (I think by the end of May) that is supposed to really reduce the lag and improve the phone's performance.

I did play with an Evo, and it did give me a broner. It's amazing.

I have the Incredible, so speed is not really an issue. 

Right now I'm just figuring out how to manage/navigate Android (which I like a lot) after switching from WinMob devices and especially how to do so and keep the battery life decent.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2010, 12:18:44 PM
However, the Sprint Hero's are getting an upgrade in the android software soon (I think by the end of May) that is supposed to really reduce the lag and improve the phone's performance.

Android 2.1 for Hero should be available tomorrow.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?
_FAN is pretty much right.  if i were going to get some bluetooth headphones i would go with something like these that i can use when working out too.

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/s9/ 

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
they should go into the store and play with them both.

_FAN you know that the EVO has a higher rated battery than the Incred right? 
Is the 8GB of Incred internal memory on a microSD card? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2010, 12:49:02 PM
_FAN you know that the EVO has a higher rated battery than the Incred right? 
Is the 8GB of Incred internal memory on a microSD card? 

I see that now, 1500 compared to 1300 for the Incredible. 

Yes, 8GB is actual (some is for processes, about 6.5 or so is usable), then you can expand with a microSD card (I added 8G more).  Its weird that the EVO isn't that big as well.  HTC should've made a bigger battery standard in the Incredible, you can get a 1750 now that is the same size and that would've made more sense.  There is a ton out there now on the phone since it came out, and by far the biggest complaint is battery life.  There are other things said, but most are b/c of user issues, not the phone.  Granted, some of the battery issues are b/c user issues as well, but it still seems to be a problem.  I imagine even with the slightly bigger battery, this will be an EVO issue as well when it comes out. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2010, 01:59:24 PM
the battery life was my biggest concern as well- you've got 3 radios on it running simultaneously, a HD camera, etc, etc, etc but I've heard good things about the battery, which surprised me.  we'll see in about a month.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 06, 2010, 02:15:16 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

i know of some custom made in the canal devices that can take bluetooth and stuff. they're pretty expensive though. not really all that great for having a phone conversation either cause the mic is actually on a wireless remote that you'd have to wear on a neck loop or hold up by your mouth. they would be/are pretty incredible for walking around and listening to an ipod or something though cause they're so small most people wouldn't/don't even notice them. been thinking about using one at work so i can stream audio from my computer to my ear wirelessly and walk around listening to the royals game or music or stuff all day without people really knowing. again, pretty expensive but i know a guy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2010, 02:20:09 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

i know of some custom made in the canal devices that can take bluetooth and stuff. they're pretty expensive though. not really all that great for having a phone conversation either cause the mic is actually on a wireless remote that you'd have to wear on a neck loop or hold up by your mouth. they would be/are pretty incredible for walking around and listening to an ipod or something though cause they're so small most people wouldn't/don't even notice them. been thinking about using one at work so i can stream audio from my computer to my ear wirelessly and walk around listening to the royals game or music or stuff all day without people really knowing. again, pretty expensive but i know a guy.

what is a group rate/know a guy rate?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 06, 2010, 02:23:43 PM
However, the Sprint Hero's are getting an upgrade in the android software soon (I think by the end of May) that is supposed to really reduce the lag and improve the phone's performance.

Android 2.1 for Hero should be available tomorrow.


If this is correct you are my new favorite person for a month.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 06, 2010, 02:45:48 PM
Don't get that excited about 2.1, that's all I'm gonna say.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 06, 2010, 03:46:41 PM
When is Froyo gonna make the rounds?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 06, 2010, 06:50:55 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

i know of some custom made in the canal devices that can take bluetooth and stuff. they're pretty expensive though. not really all that great for having a phone conversation either cause the mic is actually on a wireless remote that you'd have to wear on a neck loop or hold up by your mouth. they would be/are pretty incredible for walking around and listening to an ipod or something though cause they're so small most people wouldn't/don't even notice them. been thinking about using one at work so i can stream audio from my computer to my ear wirelessly and walk around listening to the royals game or music or stuff all day without people really knowing. again, pretty expensive but i know a guy.

what is a group rate/know a guy rate?

just talked to him. kind of a tricky question. even if he took an impression of your ear and ordered the device and sold it to you at his cost, you'd be looking at @$1,000. however, every once and a while companies will make demos for him. so if/when a company does this they are free. so i guess the answer is potentially free or @$1,000.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2010, 08:38:23 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

i know of some custom made in the canal devices that can take bluetooth and stuff. they're pretty expensive though. not really all that great for having a phone conversation either cause the mic is actually on a wireless remote that you'd have to wear on a neck loop or hold up by your mouth. they would be/are pretty incredible for walking around and listening to an ipod or something though cause they're so small most people wouldn't/don't even notice them. been thinking about using one at work so i can stream audio from my computer to my ear wirelessly and walk around listening to the royals game or music or stuff all day without people really knowing. again, pretty expensive but i know a guy.

what is a group rate/know a guy rate?

just talked to him. kind of a tricky question. even if he took an impression of your ear and ordered the device and sold it to you at his cost, you'd be looking at @$1,000. however, every once and a while companies will make demos for him. so if/when a company does this they are free. so i guess the answer is potentially free or @$1,000.  :dunno:
:surprised:

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2010, 08:45:44 PM
that supersonic handset is going to be massively elite.  worth it even in 3G coverage areas.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

i know of some custom made in the canal devices that can take bluetooth and stuff. they're pretty expensive though. not really all that great for having a phone conversation either cause the mic is actually on a wireless remote that you'd have to wear on a neck loop or hold up by your mouth. they would be/are pretty incredible for walking around and listening to an ipod or something though cause they're so small most people wouldn't/don't even notice them. been thinking about using one at work so i can stream audio from my computer to my ear wirelessly and walk around listening to the royals game or music or stuff all day without people really knowing. again, pretty expensive but i know a guy.

what is a group rate/know a guy rate?

just talked to him. kind of a tricky question. even if he took an impression of your ear and ordered the device and sold it to you at his cost, you'd be looking at @$1,000. however, every once and a while companies will make demos for him. so if/when a company does this they are free. so i guess the answer is potentially free or @$1,000.  :dunno:
i'm in.  for the $1000 one, not the free one.  check pm for ear diagram.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 07, 2010, 01:27:52 AM
Any of you Android dudes use webOS recently?  I am a long time devoted Palm user and I got a Pre 1 month after launch.  It's nearly been a year and I'm losing my patience with this platform and the redic amount of bugs.  Don't know crap about android other than I can run Sling on HTC so I'm looking for a good comparo.

tia
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 07, 2010, 07:24:57 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5533247/rumor-htc-evo-4g-to-cost-200-on-contract-on-sale-june-6th

$200 isn't too bad :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2010, 08:10:46 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5533247/rumor-htc-evo-4g-to-cost-200-on-contract-on-sale-june-6th

$200 isn't too bad :dunno:
nope not bad, i was surprised when i found out (like 2 months ago :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: )
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2010, 08:13:39 AM
Any of you Android dudes use webOS recently?  I am a long time devoted Palm user and I got a Pre 1 month after launch.  It's nearly been a year and I'm losing my patience with this platform and the redic amount of bugs.  Don't know crap about android other than I can run Sling on HTC so I'm looking for a good comparo.

tia
webOS is a great operating system.  you do know why HP just spent $1.2B buying Palm don't you?  it wasn't for their hardware.  the only thing that webOS suffers from is a lack of developers which stems from a lack of users.  the operating system itself delivered a hell of a lot more than iphone OS could at its launch and it's not even a year old.

M.I.R.- your comments make me think you're dumber than our resident brain doctor.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 07, 2010, 08:17:04 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5533247/rumor-htc-evo-4g-to-cost-200-on-contract-on-sale-june-6th

$200 isn't too bad :dunno:
nope not bad, i was surprised when i found out (like 2 months ago :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: )

Christ, I don't even know why we HAVE cell phone insiders here
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2010, 08:49:14 AM
it was top secret.  don't worry, that kruger25 guy didn't even know :lol: :lol: :lol:  sad really...  u digg?  :cool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 07, 2010, 08:55:27 AM
guys-

i know who's going to win the world series this year. i'll tell you in november.  :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 07, 2010, 10:59:20 AM
Pissclams, so far no update and I'm hearing rumblings of another delay on the 2.1....

Any insight?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2010, 11:16:15 AM
i'll try to find out
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2010, 03:15:25 PM
it's been delayed
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on May 07, 2010, 03:24:45 PM
 :bawl:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 10, 2010, 11:22:51 AM
Pissclams, so far no update and I'm hearing rumblings of another delay on the 2.1....

Any insight?

Don't get that excited about 2.1, that's all I'm gonna say.

:users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 10, 2010, 01:17:55 PM
Same ol' Same ol'  :bang:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on May 10, 2010, 04:32:48 PM
However, the Sprint Hero's are getting an upgrade in the android software soon (I think by the end of May) that is supposed to really reduce the lag and improve the phone's performance.

Android 2.1 for Hero should be available tomorrow.

hey couple q's:

1)  am worried about low wave EMF, what is the best bluetooth to not look like a douche?
_FAN is pretty much right.  if i were going to get some bluetooth headphones i would go with something like these that i can use when working out too.

http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/s9/ 

2)  my mom and step-dad want a droid or iphone.  which is most old people friendly.  they have been talking about this forever, it is like a visionquest for them.  they are both retired and have a kindle and aren't complete retards, but are still partially Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
they should go into the store and play with them both.

_FAN you know that the EVO has a higher rated battery than the Incred right? 
Is the 8GB of Incred internal memory on a microSD card? 

Got those headphones for Christmas.  Work very well. Have never used them to make calls though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2010, 05:51:28 PM
June 4th release date.  $199 price.   $10 upcharge for 4G, $30 upcharge for mobile wifi hotspot.  Everything data plan still @ $69.99. 

Boom you're roasted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 12, 2010, 06:33:26 PM
June 4th release date.  $199 price.   $10 upcharge for 4G, $30 upcharge for mobile wifi hotspot.  Everything data plan still @ $69.99. 

Boom you're roasted.

sweet.

was worried the plan would get gouged for 4g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2010, 07:00:02 PM
only thing is that in MI the only place that has 4G is Grand Rapids.  but I think Sprint is charging the extra $10 regardless of whether or not you're in a 4G coverage area.

$69 for Everything Data plan + $10 4G upcharge still = far less than VZN or ATT but still it seems kinda lame to charge the $10 to the hayseeds that aren't in 4G areas.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 12, 2010, 07:14:05 PM
only thing is that in MI the only place that has 4G is Grand Rapids.  but I think Sprint is charging the extra $10 regardless of whether or not you're in a 4G coverage area.

$69 for Everything Data plan + $10 4G upcharge still = far less than VZN or ATT but still it seems kinda lame to charge the $10 to the hayseeds that aren't in 4G areas.
:frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2010, 07:19:10 PM
only thing is that in MI the only place that has 4G is Grand Rapids.  but I think Sprint is charging the extra $10 regardless of whether or not you're in a 4G coverage area.

$69 for Everything Data plan + $10 4G upcharge still = far less than VZN or ATT but still it seems kinda lame to charge the $10 to the hayseeds that aren't in 4G areas.
:frown:

sorry hayseed.  i might have misread the release but DO NOT think i have.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on May 12, 2010, 07:22:47 PM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

I think the cost of the device will be subsidized ($200 or so after rebate w/contract etc) but don't expect the $70/mo. plans to apply; if you have one of those dual mode air cards for instance, monthly recurring charges are more to use 4g (where available).  sprint employee btw


clams called me a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on this LOL
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 12, 2010, 08:01:47 PM
only thing is that in MI the only place that has 4G is Grand Rapids.  but I think Sprint is charging the extra $10 regardless of whether or not you're in a 4G coverage area.

$69 for Everything Data plan + $10 4G upcharge still = far less than VZN or ATT but still it seems kinda lame to charge the $10 to the hayseeds that aren't in 4G areas.
:frown:

sorry hayseed.  i might have misread the release but DO NOT think i have.

Oh, so hicks have to pay for a 4g plan?  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2010, 08:11:03 PM
hd video.  :fatty:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-nexus-one-and-droid-face-off-on-the-charted-field-o/

How much will this cost me, Sprinters?

I think the cost of the device will be subsidized ($200 or so after rebate w/contract etc) but don't expect the $70/mo. plans to apply; if you have one of those dual mode air cards for instance, monthly recurring charges are more to use 4g (where available).  sprint employee btw


clams called me a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on this LOL
i didn't call you a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) b/c of your post, olathe hayseed.

only thing is that in MI the only place that has 4G is Grand Rapids.  but I think Sprint is charging the extra $10 regardless of whether or not you're in a 4G coverage area.

$69 for Everything Data plan + $10 4G upcharge still = far less than VZN or ATT but still it seems kinda lame to charge the $10 to the hayseeds that aren't in 4G areas.
:frown:

sorry hayseed.  i might have misread the release but DO NOT think i have.

Oh, so hicks have to pay for a 4g plan?  :frown:
nope, hayseeds have to pay $10 extra to carry the EVO 4G
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2010, 09:15:22 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/sprints-htc-evo-4g-put-through-its-bandwidth-sucking-paces/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 13, 2010, 12:15:04 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/sprints-htc-evo-4g-put-through-its-bandwidth-sucking-paces/

Was just going to post this.

My god, what a ridiculously awesome phone. LOL at the YouTube side-by-side with the iPhone 3G.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2010, 12:30:12 PM
it's big.  i don't know how much i'm going to like jamming the thing into my pocket when i'm out and about.  that's what she said.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 13, 2010, 12:38:11 PM
it's big.  i don't know how much i'm going to like jamming the thing into my pocket when i'm out and about.  that's what she said.

I think this is legit.  The Incredible is pretty big 3.7, I bet the EVO will seem enormous at 4.3. 

But that said, it does look like a really great phone. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 13, 2010, 12:38:40 PM
This might be the phone that makes me ditch my $30 SERO plan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 13, 2010, 12:40:05 PM
it's big.  i don't know how much i'm going to like jamming the thing into my pocket when i'm out and about.  that's what she said.

I think this is legit.  The Incredible is pretty big 3.7, I bet the EVO will seem enormous at 4.3. 

But that said, it does look like a really great phone. 

My touch pro 2 is 3.8 and is pretty thick with the slide out keyboard. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't even notice a thinner 4.3".
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 13, 2010, 12:45:34 PM
it's big.  i don't know how much i'm going to like jamming the thing into my pocket when i'm out and about.  that's what she said.

I think this is legit.  The Incredible is pretty big 3.7, I bet the EVO will seem enormous at 4.3. 

But that said, it does look like a really great phone. 

My touch pro 2 is 3.8 and is pretty thick with the slide out keyboard. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't even notice a thinner 4.3".

EVO is nearly a 1/4" wider, but quite a bit thinner; being thinner does make it seem a lot less bulky.  I used to have a Touch Pro with extended battery, seemed a lot more bulky than my Incredible.

And the Droid OS is great.  Wasn't sure how I'd like it compared to WinMo, but now I'll never go back to that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2010, 01:00:50 PM
Ya its launching with 2.1
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 13, 2010, 01:04:10 PM
it's big.  i don't know how much i'm going to like jamming the thing into my pocket when i'm out and about.  that's what she said.

I was worried about this too, so I literally walked around and got up and down from chairs and stuff with the Evo in my pocket, and it wasn't bad at all actually. I think the thinness makes up for the area.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2010, 01:19:15 PM
my BB Tour bugs me, the EVO will too. not worried about it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 13, 2010, 02:01:35 PM
it's big.  i don't know how much i'm going to like jamming the thing into my pocket when i'm out and about.  that's what she said.

I think this is legit.  The Incredible is pretty big 3.7, I bet the EVO will seem enormous at 4.3. 

But that said, it does look like a really great phone. 

My touch pro 2 is 3.8 and is pretty thick with the slide out keyboard. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't even notice a thinner 4.3".


And the Droid OS is great.  Wasn't sure how I'd like it compared to WinMo, but now I'll never go back to that.

If I wasn't into tweaking and modding my phone, I'm pretty sure I'd hate Winmo. Although I just got the Winmo 6.5 update with HTC's Sense 2.5 and it's a massive step up. They also just released a new Bing app with turn by turn navigation with voice and all.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 13, 2010, 02:02:16 PM
my BB Tour bugs me, the EVO will too. not worried about it.

Yeah, definitely falls under the "personal preference" category. I actually thought the Evo was less noticeable in my pocket than my Hero.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steaksdime on May 13, 2010, 02:06:30 PM
Any word on what "Kansas City" constitutes as far as 4G coverage? I assume JoCo such as Olathe, OP, Lenexa, Leawood. But Spring Hill? Gardner? DeSoto?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 15, 2010, 11:23:07 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/what-the-htc-evo-4g-packaging-does-but-hopefully-wont-loo/

:want:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on May 16, 2010, 11:29:01 AM
they just released a samsung kid phone wherein the packaging allows you to easily return your existing phone for sprint account credit, regardless of carrier.  they may be trying to do the same w/the evo packaging.  dan hesse def has some tree hugger in him (besides the obvious ploy to get people to trade in iphones)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 17, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/what-the-htc-evo-4g-packaging-does-but-hopefully-wont-loo/

:want:

People actually care what the box looks like?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 17, 2010, 11:17:44 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/what-the-htc-evo-4g-packaging-does-but-hopefully-wont-loo/

:want:

People actually care what the box looks like?

Apple people nerd out about ipod packaging all the time
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 17, 2010, 01:28:23 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/15/what-the-htc-evo-4g-packaging-does-but-hopefully-wont-loo/

:want:

People actually care what the box looks like?

Apple people nerd out about ipod packaging all the time

Psh, Apple cultists aren't people, they're sheep.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2010, 08:08:20 AM
However, the Sprint Hero's are getting an upgrade in the android software soon (I think by the end of May) that is supposed to really reduce the lag and improve the phone's performance.

Android 2.1 for Hero should be available tomorrow.


If this is correct you are my new favorite person for a month.

2.1 (http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/sprints-hero-finally-gets-official-android-2-1-upgrade/)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 19, 2010, 03:33:57 PM
downloading it now. TAKING FOREVER though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2010, 04:08:50 PM
WHEN WILL VIRGIN MOBILE GET AN ANDROID PHONE

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/beyond-talk-plans.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2010, 05:19:51 PM
WHEN WILL VIRGIN MOBILE GET AN ANDROID PHONE

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/beyond-talk-plans.html
soon!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 19, 2010, 06:47:15 PM
WHEN WILL VIRGIN MOBILE GET AN ANDROID PHONE

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/beyond-talk-plans.html
soon!

I heard there is no roaming on this plan. Not really a deal breaker, but something worth noting. Also, what Android phones?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2010, 06:59:56 PM
not sure on either.  is needing to roam that big of a deal anymore?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2010, 07:08:01 PM
not sure on either.  is needing to roam that big of a deal anymore?

looking at the map, I wouldn't be able to use it when I would be at my parents' house in BFE KS without roaming.  But for $35/month for unlimited text and data and android it would be worth it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2010, 07:24:14 PM
not sure on either.  is needing to roam that big of a deal anymore?

looking at the map, I wouldn't be able to use it when I would be at my parents' house in BFE KS without roaming.  But for $35/month for unlimited text and data and android it would be worth it.
ya, those 2 days a year at mom and pops house would be brutal without a cell phone  :jerk:  

now that i had a second to think about it, my guess is it doesn't include any type of roaming, the costs of roaming to sprint from other carriers would be too high.

 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2010, 09:26:17 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/htc-evo-4g-review/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 19, 2010, 11:52:07 PM
not sure on either.  is needing to roam that big of a deal anymore?

I could only think of when I'm up in the mountains hiking and skiing. That's still iffy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2010, 07:13:40 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter.  

Quote
We know what you're thinking, though: what about battery life? Amazingly, we got some three hours and 13 minutes of run time while using the EVO continuously as a 4G hotspot -- and when we say "continuously," we mean we were streaming high-quality audio the entire time. What's more, the phone wasn't even fresh off the charger when we started; it had been on and in heavy use for two hours and four minutes prior. Bottom line, this thing seems to be a champion on a 1500mAh battery; we can't even begin to fathom what a massive aftermarket pack would do to it.

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 07:24:08 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

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We know what you're thinking, though: what about battery life? Amazingly, we got some three hours and 13 minutes of run time while using the EVO continuously as a 4G hotspot -- and when we say "continuously," we mean we were streaming high-quality audio the entire time. What's more, the phone wasn't even fresh off the charger when we started; it had been on and in heavy use for two hours and four minutes prior. Bottom line, this thing seems to be a champion on a 1500mAh battery; we can't even begin to fathom what a massive aftermarket pack would do to it.

 :surprised:

Impressive.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2010, 07:37:47 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

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We know what you're thinking, though: what about battery life? Amazingly, we got some three hours and 13 minutes of run time while using the EVO continuously as a 4G hotspot -- and when we say "continuously," we mean we were streaming high-quality audio the entire time. What's more, the phone wasn't even fresh off the charger when we started; it had been on and in heavy use for two hours and four minutes prior. Bottom line, this thing seems to be a champion on a 1500mAh battery; we can't even begin to fathom what a massive aftermarket pack would do to it.

 :surprised:

Impressive.

the battery life was my biggest concern as well- you've got 3 radios on it running simultaneously, a HD camera, etc, etc, etc but I've heard good things about the battery, which surprised me.  we'll see in about a month.
this crap was covered already folks
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 08:13:09 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

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We know what you're thinking, though: what about battery life? Amazingly, we got some three hours and 13 minutes of run time while using the EVO continuously as a 4G hotspot -- and when we say "continuously," we mean we were streaming high-quality audio the entire time. What's more, the phone wasn't even fresh off the charger when we started; it had been on and in heavy use for two hours and four minutes prior. Bottom line, this thing seems to be a champion on a 1500mAh battery; we can't even begin to fathom what a massive aftermarket pack would do to it.

 :surprised:

Impressive.

the battery life was my biggest concern as well- you've got 3 radios on it running simultaneously, a HD camera, etc, etc, etc but I've heard good things about the battery, which surprised me.  we'll see in about a month.
this crap was covered already folks

True.  I was just a bit surprised by that report, but looking at it I could also see that if the phone was just being used as a hotspot and not being used for other things during that time, it wouldn't use a ton of battery.  Like you said, using the apps, web, keeping GPS and 3G on, etc. are what really drains the battery and what you have to monitor.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2010, 08:14:54 AM
 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 08:19:37 AM
:surprised:

SD, its going to be a great phone.  Imagine cruising the real goEMAW site at near regular speed on your phone, its pretty elite, and much better than the crappy wap site. 

I do think its stupid how Sprint does their release and makes you wait months, but whatever.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2010, 08:21:24 AM
I'm still basically only worried about how big it will be in my pocket
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2010, 09:02:40 AM
I do think its stupid how Sprint does their release and makes you wait months, but whatever.

all carriers do it you just don't hear about it as much with the everyday devices, it's the iconic ones that get the most hype built and why you feel like you're being made to wait for it... it's been no secret for months that the fourth version of the iphone will launch in June.

and believe me, sprint wants this to launch asap but it takes a ton of work from the manufacturer to build it to carrier specs, then for them to build up the inventory needed by the carrier, then for the carrier to tweak, load and test the software on all the devices the manufacturer delivered, exactly how it wants it to operate. and that's just the hardware/software of the device, no mention of all the training of the sales reps, development of commercials/marketing strategy, training of care reps, pricing models, etc.... the development cycle on these things is measured in years, not months.  it's a very complex  process.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2010, 09:03:40 AM
I'm still basically only worried about how big it will be in my pocket
me too, big time...LMFAO :lol: 

i'm scared that big ass screen will crack in my pocket.  LIZ-AME!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 09:06:43 AM
I do think its stupid how Sprint does their release and makes you wait months, but whatever.

all carriers do it you just don't hear about it as much with the everyday devices, it's the iconic ones that get the most hype built and why you feel like you're being made to wait for it... it's been no secret for months that the fourth version of the iphone will launch in June.

and believe me, sprint wants this to launch asap but it takes a ton of work from the manufacturer to build it to carrier specs, then for them to build up the inventory needed by the carrier, then for the carrier to tweak, load and test the software on all the devices the manufacturer delivered, exactly how it wants it to operate. and that's just the hardware/software of the device, no mention of all the training of the sales reps, development of commercials/marketing strategy, training of care reps, pricing models, etc.... the development cycle on these things is measured in years, not months.  it's a very complex  process.

That makes sense.  I was just comparing to how Verizon released the Incredible to how Sprint did the EVO.  Verizon just used a different approach with keeping everything secret (with some leaks) then doing their official announcement just a few weeks from the release date.  Neither is better/worse, just interesting how they did it different.  Apple seems to be doing a similar approach with the new Iphone, they just had the drunk employee leave his at a bar to spoil it, but they are much better at not leaking info.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2010, 09:16:10 AM
I do think its stupid how Sprint does their release and makes you wait months, but whatever.

all carriers do it you just don't hear about it as much with the everyday devices, it's the iconic ones that get the most hype built and why you feel like you're being made to wait for it... it's been no secret for months that the fourth version of the iphone will launch in June.

and believe me, sprint wants this to launch asap but it takes a ton of work from the manufacturer to build it to carrier specs, then for them to build up the inventory needed by the carrier, then for the carrier to tweak, load and test the software on all the devices the manufacturer delivered, exactly how it wants it to operate. and that's just the hardware/software of the device, no mention of all the training of the sales reps, development of commercials/marketing strategy, training of care reps, pricing models, etc.... the development cycle on these things is measured in years, not months.  it's a very complex  process.

That makes sense.  I was just comparing to how Verizon released the Incredible to how Sprint did the EVO.  Verizon just used a different approach with keeping everything secret (with some leaks) then doing their official announcement just a few weeks from the release date.  Neither is better/worse, just interesting how they did it different.  Apple seems to be doing a similar approach with the new Iphone, they just had the drunk employee leave his at a bar to spoil it, but they are much better at not leaking info.
verizon has several android devices on the market when they launched the incredible.  it's launch was HTC saying "here's the phone you asked for" and Verizon slapping a price tag on it. 

there has never been a 4G phone launch, ever.  i think that's the difference.  the only other launch i can think of that's gone similar to this was the Pre and that too was a whole new deal with WebOS hitting the streets for the first time; again, another first.  maybe if verizon had a 4G network to launch a device on, we could see how they would handle things differently.   :cool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 09:19:07 AM
verizon has several android devices on the market when they launched the incredible.  it's launch was HTC saying "here's the phone you asked for" and Verizon slapping a price tag on it. 

there has never been a 4G phone launch, ever.  i think that's the difference.  the only other launch i can think of that's gone similar to this was the Pre and that too was a whole new deal with WebOS hitting the streets for the first time; again, another first.  maybe if verizon had a 4G network to launch a device on, we could see how they would handle things differently.   :cool:

Touche. :)

Good points.  Verizon did make a big deal out of the Moto Droid too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 10:19:39 AM
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/htc-evo-4g-black/4505-6452_7-34026334.html?tag=txt%3bpage
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 20, 2010, 10:36:22 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

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We know what you're thinking, though: what about battery life? Amazingly, we got some three hours and 13 minutes of run time while using the EVO continuously as a 4G hotspot -- and when we say "continuously," we mean we were streaming high-quality audio the entire time. What's more, the phone wasn't even fresh off the charger when we started; it had been on and in heavy use for two hours and four minutes prior. Bottom line, this thing seems to be a champion on a 1500mAh battery; we can't even begin to fathom what a massive aftermarket pack would do to it.

 :surprised:

Impressive.

the battery life was my biggest concern as well- you've got 3 radios on it running simultaneously, a HD camera, etc, etc, etc but I've heard good things about the battery, which surprised me.  we'll see in about a month.
this crap was covered already folks


Sigh....


The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.


Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 10:37:26 AM
Its fun to read these reviews if you are looking forward to getting the phone, I enjoyed all the Incredible ones.  

And it looks like the EVO may have similar battery life issues to the Incredible.

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20100519/sprint-4g-phone-hits-new-speeds-but-battery-lags/?mod=ATD_rss
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2010, 10:39:44 AM
Its fun to read these reviews if you are looking forward to getting the phone, I enjoyed all the Incredible ones.  

And it looks like the EVO may have similar battery life issues to the Incredible.

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20100519/sprint-4g-phone-hits-new-speeds-but-battery-lags/?mod=ATD_rss

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2010, 10:47:05 AM
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We are still conducting our battery drain tests, but with moderate use and a 4G connection, the smartphone was able to last about 12 hours before needing a recharge.

:dunno:  Not bad
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2010, 10:53:06 AM
And plan on buying an extended battery unless you want to keep it on the charger a lot, the amount of stuff these things can do drains the ones they come with extremely quickly.  I'm trying to decide between an extended 1750 (over the 1300 that comes with the phone) that still fits in the current case or one of the bigger ones (2150) that requires a bigger back and makes the phone quite a bit fatter. 

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We know what you're thinking, though: what about battery life? Amazingly, we got some three hours and 13 minutes of run time while using the EVO continuously as a 4G hotspot -- and when we say "continuously," we mean we were streaming high-quality audio the entire time. What's more, the phone wasn't even fresh off the charger when we started; it had been on and in heavy use for two hours and four minutes prior. Bottom line, this thing seems to be a champion on a 1500mAh battery; we can't even begin to fathom what a massive aftermarket pack would do to it.

 :surprised:

Impressive.

the battery life was my biggest concern as well- you've got 3 radios on it running simultaneously, a HD camera, etc, etc, etc but I've heard good things about the battery, which surprised me.  we'll see in about a month.
this crap was covered already folks


Sigh....


The Evo makes it through a day without charging, easy.




yeah, both of you guys were nowhere close to saying what engadget said.  thx, bi.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 10:59:50 AM
The battery life is going to vary b/c everyone will use their phone differently.  When you first get it you will be messing with it all the time.  And "moderate use" can mean a lot of things to lots of people.

But the fact is this; HTC/Google/Android is now making great devices with a very good OS.  Incredible is Verizon's best phone and EVO will be Sprint's best phone.  But they aren't perfect, and like I said originally, I really think the battery tech (or at least the batteries they put in phones to keep costs at $200) is not caught up with the capabilities of the phones.  But users are going to have to figure out which features/apps drain power and monitor those. 

It doesn't hurt to have an extra charger around that you can buy for $15 and while it might lower life a bit, it doesn't hurt to stick them on the charger at times during the day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on May 20, 2010, 12:45:25 PM
The battery life is going to vary b/c everyone will use their phone differently.  When you first get it you will be messing with it all the time.  And "moderate use" can mean a lot of things to lots of people.

Amen. This aint a phone you can just give to someone who doesn't know a little bit about technology and walk away. There's a learning curve involved, but once you learn the ins and outs, its amazing stuff.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 20, 2010, 01:27:50 PM
Incredible is Verizon's best phone and EVO will be Sprint's best phone is the best phone on any carrier.

 :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2010, 01:30:11 PM
kougs is an apple fanboy only for sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 20, 2010, 01:35:46 PM
kougs is an apple fanboy only for sprint.

In my best interests. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 20, 2010, 02:27:50 PM
Android 2.2 Froyo announced. (http://phandroid.com/2010/05/20/android-2-2-froyo-officially-announced-with-ground-breaking-new-features/)

Looks very nice; and good news for new EVO/Incredible owners...

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As for device availability? We expect Froyo will be available for a couple of “pure” Android devices, starting out, such as the Nexus One and Motorola Droid, but HTC has noted that you most likely will be getting Android 2.2 if your phone was made in 2010 (sorry, Droid Eris users, you just missed the bill).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 20, 2010, 02:42:52 PM
Android 2.2 Froyo announced. (http://phandroid.com/2010/05/20/android-2-2-froyo-officially-announced-with-ground-breaking-new-features/)

Looks very nice; and good news for new EVO/Incredible owners...

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As for device availability? We expect Froyo will be available for a couple of “pure” Android devices, starting out, such as the Nexus One and Motorola Droid, but HTC has noted that you most likely will be getting Android 2.2 if your phone was made in 2010 (sorry, Droid Eris users, you just missed the bill).

Nice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on May 25, 2010, 08:33:08 AM
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/Adobe-Flash-Player-101-Debuts-on-Google-Android-22-498094/?kc=EWKNLEDP05252010A

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Adobe sent tech reviewers a Nexus One loaded with a prerelease version of Google Android 2.2 and Flash Player 10.1 to demonstrate its latest effort at providing a desktop-style Web browsing experience on smartphones. While Flash 10.1 is optimized for high performance on mobile devices and leverages smartphone hardware capabilities such as the accelerometer, Adobe cautioned reviewers that some bugs will be present in the build. Flash Player 10.1 indeed allows Web animations and movies to run smoothly, after some longer-than-expected load times. Slated for general release June 17, Adobe expects this newest version will allow it to push back against Apple, which has shunned Flash on popular mobile devices such as the iPad and iPhone. For Google, the prospect of offering a smartphone OS capable of running nearly the entirety of the Web’s rich content must also be appealing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 25, 2010, 02:00:53 PM
I've used flash on phones for a while now. I don't see the big deal.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 25, 2010, 03:07:16 PM
I've used flash on phones for a while now. I don't see the big deal.


10.1 + obligatory shot at Apple.  it's no bigger deal than that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on May 28, 2010, 08:47:06 AM
SlingPlayer Mobile for Android teased on an EVO 4G (http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/)

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 28, 2010, 09:10:08 AM
I've used flash on phones for a while now. I don't see the big deal.


10.1 + obligatory shot at Apple.  it's no bigger deal than that.

Yeah. Just by having that feature, they put themselves a leg up over the current iphone. the best part is they dont need to advertise it. they have Adobe for that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on June 01, 2010, 11:02:29 AM
4G is live in parts of KC as of today.  To whomever asked about Spring Hill, Gardner, DeSoto...still a question mark.

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/31/1983531/sprint-launching-4g-wireless-service.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/31/1983531/sprint-launching-4g-wireless-service.html)

Will see if my dual mode card can find it in NW olathe later tonight
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 11:08:49 AM
crunchgear saying the EVO battery sucks worse than anything has ever sucked  :frown:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/05/31/htc-evo-4g-sprint-review/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on June 01, 2010, 11:16:25 AM
crunchgear saying the EVO battery sucks worse than anything has ever sucked  :frown:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/05/31/htc-evo-4g-sprint-review/

mail you one of these 30% off one accessory coupons we got lying around.  hellidunno  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 11:19:28 AM
crunchgear saying the EVO battery sucks worse than anything has ever sucked  :frown:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/05/31/htc-evo-4g-sprint-review/

mail you one of these 30% off one accessory coupons we got lying around.  hellidunno  :dunno:

How much is a bigger battery?  Does it make it fatter?   :ohno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on June 01, 2010, 11:22:31 AM
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The phone will lose a third of its battery sitting overnight with the GPS, WiFi, and 4G turned off.

Yeah, no. I don't know who the hell "MobileCrunch" is, but he clearly got a defunct battery.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on June 01, 2010, 12:41:37 PM
crunchgear saying the EVO battery sucks worse than anything has ever sucked  :frown:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/05/31/htc-evo-4g-sprint-review/

mail you one of these 30% off one accessory coupons we got lying around.  hellidunno  :dunno:

How much is a bigger battery?  Does it make it fatter?   :ohno:

You should be able to get a slightly bigger one that uses the regular back for the phone.  I got one for the Incredible that is about 20% bigger and it helps quite a bit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 12:42:44 PM
crunchgear saying the EVO battery sucks worse than anything has ever sucked  :frown:

http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/05/31/htc-evo-4g-sprint-review/

mail you one of these 30% off one accessory coupons we got lying around.  hellidunno  :dunno:

How much is a bigger battery?  Does it make it fatter?   :ohno:

You should be able to get a slightly bigger one that uses the regular back for the phone.  I got one for the Incredible that is about 20% bigger and it helps quite a bit.

O-Town Cat, you may have a PM coming if/when I pull the trigger on this phone. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on June 03, 2010, 08:46:04 AM
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and-Wireless/HTC-Evo-4G-From-Sprint-Makes-Users-Lust-for-Any-Web-App-771140/?kc=EWKNLEDP06032010A

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The HTC Evo 4G, based on Google's Android 2.1 operating system, goes on sale from Sprint June 4 for $199 with a two-year contract. Though the device burns through a battery quicker than a knife through warm butter, there's no denying the Evo's 4.3-inch screen is gorgeous. Those who thought the HTC Droid Incredible's screen, at 3.7 inches, was large will be duly impressed. Our reviewer at eWEEK watched ESPN Mobile clips on the Evo's Sprint TV app running in the locally available 3G mobile service and was impressed by the color and clarity. Here's a look at how Sprint TV and other apps look on the new device.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on June 03, 2010, 09:44:24 AM
Apparently Walmart will be selling the EVO tomorrow for $199, getting your rebate instantly rather than having to mail one in. Just puttin that out there
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Apparently Walmart will be selling the EVO tomorrow for $199, getting your rebate instantly rather than having to mail one in. Just puttin that out there

so will, iirc, best buy and radio shack
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on June 03, 2010, 12:13:02 PM
Really wanted an EVO, as I live in an area with beautiful 4G signals washing me in radiant warmth, but full Exchange support doesn't exist.  So poop.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2010, 12:15:56 PM
full Exchange support doesn't exist. 

what is this?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on June 03, 2010, 12:22:29 PM
full Exchange support doesn't exist. 

what is this?

It's the way that a lot of companies push email/contacts/calendars to mobile devices.  Some support exists now, but most enterprise IT departments require that the mobile device support security features that aren't in Android, at least through 2.1.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 03, 2010, 01:06:55 PM
full Exchange support doesn't exist. 

what is this?

It's the way that a lot of companies push email/contacts/calendars to mobile devices.  Some support exists now, but most enterprise IT departments require that the mobile device support security features that aren't in Android, at least through 2.1.

you can root it to 2.2
http://techie-buzz.com/mobile-news/htc-4g-evo-rooted-android-froyo.html

i also think i read that htc will have 2.2 froyo support for the evo by july, not an issue
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on June 03, 2010, 01:17:46 PM
Knowing my company's IT department, it's probably going to take them a year before they catch up with 2.2.  Of course, that's my problem, not Sprint/Google/HTC.


i also think i read that htc will have 2.2 froyo support for the evo by july, not an issue

It might happen, but I'll believe it when I see it.  HTC has been wicked slow with the Hero update.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2010, 09:53:48 AM
Guess who is message boarding on an evo

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on June 04, 2010, 11:08:57 AM
Guess who is message boarding on an evo



nice work
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 04, 2010, 11:13:49 AM
Guess who is message boarding on an evo



jhwkjason?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2010, 11:28:24 AM
WHEN WILL VIRGIN MOBILE GET AN ANDROID PHONE

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phone-plans/beyond-talk-plans.html
June 20th
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2010, 01:29:40 PM
Guess who is message boarding on an evo



jhwkjason?  :dunno:

Almost certainly, but I meant me.....steve dave
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 04, 2010, 01:31:22 PM
Hows the ride on that bad boy? I'm thinking about getting rid of my Palm Pre in Sept for one of those.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2010, 01:43:45 PM
Hows the ride on that bad boy? I'm thinking about getting rid of my Palm Pre in Sept for one of those.

It's like I have an iphone but I'm not on a shitty network and aren't overpaying for service.  So, awesome, it's rough ridin' awesome.  
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 04, 2010, 02:01:10 PM
Please give detailed synopsis of battery sucky nonsuckiness.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2010, 02:04:35 PM
Please give detailed synopsis of battery sucky nonsuckiness.

Seems like it may suck. Not sure yet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2010, 02:50:13 PM
Please give detailed synopsis of battery sucky nonsuckiness.

Seems like it may suck. Not sure yet.
be sure and turn off 4G, wifi, and bluetoof radios if you aren't using them. 
or better yet, just turn off the radios you aren't using.  - also i think the batteries are delivered only half charged?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2010, 02:54:06 PM
Please give detailed synopsis of battery sucky nonsuckiness.

Seems like it may suck. Not sure yet.
be sure and turn off 4G, wifi, and bluetoof radios if you aren't using them. 
or better yet, just turn off the radios you aren't using.  - also i think the batteries are delivered only half charged?

Yeah, I'm charging it for the first time now. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2010, 03:23:37 PM
for me i think it's going to be one of those deals where i just keep it plugged into my laptop via usb when i'm working bbs'ing at my desk and keep it charged that way. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2010, 03:27:20 PM
for me i think it's going to be one of those deals where i just keep it plugged into my laptop via usb when i'm working bbs'ing at my desk and keep it charged that way. 

Yeah, not going to be an issue.  I'm at a computer 97% of the day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 04, 2010, 03:34:36 PM
charging mine as we speak.  I was able to use it all morning making calls, taking pics, and playing with it a bit on just a partial charge (1bar)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on June 07, 2010, 10:45:26 AM
Respect to the Evo owners.  cant upgrade now, so i'm very envious of ya'll
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 07, 2010, 03:36:45 PM
Been using the phone off the charge for the last 7 1/2 hours.  Moderate usage.  Still have 80% battery.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 07, 2010, 03:46:09 PM
_FAN, on Verizon, why do I need a HTC Incredible over an LG Ally?  From my analysis, which consisted of me looking at them and deciding which would be less difficult to get used to carting around compared to my tiny razor phone, the Ally is the one for me.  :dunno: :combofan:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on June 07, 2010, 05:49:58 PM
http://www.apple.com/iphone/

 :excited:


Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheMadCatter on June 07, 2010, 06:20:44 PM
Anyone know anything about the Droid 2 and/or Shadow?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on June 07, 2010, 09:10:46 PM
_FAN, on Verizon, why do I need a HTC Incredible over an LG Ally?  From my analysis, which consisted of me looking at them and deciding which would be less difficult to get used to carting around compared to my tiny razor phone, the Ally is the one for me.  :dunno: :combofan:

Ally is prob easier to use, but you can do much more and faster with the Incredible.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 07, 2010, 09:40:29 PM
Been using the phone off the charge for the last 7 1/2 hours.  Moderate usage.  Still have 80% battery.  :dunno:
good report as always "steve dave"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 07, 2010, 09:58:05 PM
Ok elite cell phonerz.  I am now torn between the EVO and iPhone 4.  What should I do?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 07, 2010, 10:09:56 PM
Ok elite cell phonerz.  I am now torn between the EVO and iPhone 4.  What should I do?
what area do you live in?  what do you use your phone for?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 07, 2010, 11:17:17 PM
I Live in KC.  Right now I mainly use my phone for calls and texting but I am definitely intrigued by all of the different new features of the two phones.  Which one has better apps and does AT&T or Sprint have better plans?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: goldenticket on June 07, 2010, 11:45:26 PM
http://www.apple.com/iphone/

 :excited:

i forgot the conference was today just got done reading about it on engadget. i have a 3G one but the 4 is tempting
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 08, 2010, 12:21:37 AM
Ally is prob easier to use

 :love:

but you can do much more and faster with the Incredible.

Like what?  Sell me.  I know everyone raves about the Incredible and how it's unquestionably the best Verizon phone, but I never see any practical examples.  "Snapdragon processor" doesn't mean anything to me. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2010, 07:22:44 AM
Ally is prob easier to use

 :love:

but you can do much more and faster with the Incredible.

Like what?  Sell me.  I know everyone raves about the Incredible and how it's unquestionably the best Verizon phone, but I never see any practical examples.  "Snapdragon processor" doesn't mean anything to me. 

Snapdragon is the current Denis Clemente of cell phone processors
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 08, 2010, 08:16:03 AM
Snapdragon is the current Denis Clemente of cell phone processors

See, I don't really get what a processor does for me in terms of a cell phone, but I completely get what Clemente does for us.  All I could see was that size-wise, the Incredible was Colon and the Ally was Sutton.  If I could find a Clemente-size elite phone, that'd be great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2010, 08:20:04 AM
Yeah, if you just want to text and talk to people and it's important that it is small you could probably make do with that Martavious Irving phone. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 08, 2010, 09:11:47 AM
that Martavious Irving phone. 

 :eek:

 :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2010, 11:20:53 AM
I Live in KC.  Right now I mainly use my phone for calls and texting but I am definitely intrigued by all of the different new features of the two phones.  Which one has better apps and does AT&T or Sprint have better plans?
Sprint's plans are a lot cheaper than ATT's.  i would tell you to go take a look at the EVO - it has more features than the new iPhone including the 4G network that Sprint just launched in KC.  if it's too big, or maybe not as easy to use as the iPhone is, then you should consider going the iPhone route.  Apple has done a great job of integrating the iPhone into people's lives and making it super easy to use.  Android is getting better but you have to spend a little time learning how to use it and how to make it work for you.  Once you get over the learning curve, I think that Android offers more, so it's a bit of a tradeoff.

Either phone is really cool, so you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2010, 11:23:05 AM
For Apps I think both are about equal- but with Android you don't have iTunes marketplace to help weed out all the stupid crap that exists in the Android market so you have to do the work to find the good ones.   As Android continues to grow, the system will become more refined and it will be easier to find what you're looking for, also more applications will be available for both OS.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2010, 11:25:32 AM
I never see people using Android phones as mp3 players (like you see for iphones all the time).  It probably just goes back to the "ease of use" thing, but may be something to consider.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2010, 11:27:45 AM
I never see people using Android phones as mp3 players (like you see for iphones all the time).  It probably just goes back to the "ease of use" thing, but may be something to consider.

I'm listening to one of my Pandora stations on mine right now :headphonesguy: or :emawheadphoneskid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2010, 11:32:19 AM
I never see people using Android phones as mp3 players (like you see for iphones all the time).  It probably just goes back to the "ease of use" thing, but may be something to consider.
ya it's just the ease of use that i mentioned.  it's easy to drag a folder of songs onto a SD card, but without itunes syncing for you, people get lost.  like with the EVO, the 4.3" screen is huge and you can load movies, television shows, etc onto it for flights/airports.  the memory is expandable to 64GB :lol: 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2010, 11:34:12 AM
I Live in KC.  Right now I mainly use my phone for calls and texting but I am definitely intrigued by all of the different new features of the two phones.  Which one has better apps and does AT&T or Sprint have better plans?
Sprint's plans are a lot cheaper than ATT's.  i would tell you to go take a look at the EVO - it has more features than the new iPhone including the 4G network that Sprint just launched in KC.  if it's too big, or maybe not as easy to use as the iPhone is, then you should consider going the iPhone route.  Apple has done a great job of integrating the iPhone into people's lives and making it super easy to use.  Android is getting better but you have to spend a little time learning how to use it and how to make it work for you.  Once you get over the learning curve, I think that Android offers more, so it's a bit of a tradeoff.

Either phone is really cool, so you can't go wrong.
the Sprint plan i'm referring to is the $69.99 everything data plan, with the EVO you have to pay an additional $10 a month.  that's unlimited 3G/4G data, unlimited text, unlimted mobile to mobile calling, unlimited nights/weekends (starting at 7pm, not 9pm like ATT), and 400 non-night/weekend to landline minutes.

ATT can't come close to that plan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2010, 12:38:23 PM
Currently at 70% battery and have been unplugged 16h 19m 27s

 :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on June 08, 2010, 01:21:47 PM
Good to hear you love the EVO stevedave! pretty amazing device to say the least. i'll be forced to wait quite a while before i can upgrade
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 08, 2010, 03:37:19 PM
Thanks PC.  This was helpful.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on June 08, 2010, 05:00:43 PM
Snapdragon is the current Denis Clemente of cell phone processors

See, I don't really get what a processor does for me in terms of a cell phone, but I completely get what Clemente does for us.  All I could see was that size-wise, the Incredible was Colon and the Ally was Sutton.  If I could find a Clemente-size elite phone, that'd be great.

If you plan to use internet, play games, or use other apps and don't want long wait times for loading, etc. Then you want a faster processor with the Incredible.  If you just want to text or call, get the Ally.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 08, 2010, 05:07:31 PM
Snapdragon is the current Denis Clemente of cell phone processors

See, I don't really get what a processor does for me in terms of a cell phone, but I completely get what Clemente does for us.  All I could see was that size-wise, the Incredible was Colon and the Ally was Sutton.  If I could find a Clemente-size elite phone, that'd be great.

If you plan to use internet, play games, or use other apps and don't want long wait times for loading, etc. Then you want a faster processor with the Incredible.  If you just want to text or call, get the Ally.

I want to message board, read the standard news/sports sites, be able to watch an ocassional youtube or something if it's linked here, have something like seesmic on my home computer that organizes facebook/twitter, call, text, and use minimal apps.  I won't play games.  What are we talking about when you say long wait times for loading?  seconds?  tens of seconds?

How much is your plan per month?

We need to have a pak sooner than later so I can just see you use this thing and you can show me why I can't live without it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on June 08, 2010, 05:27:20 PM
Ok elite cell phonerz.  I am now torn between the EVO and iPhone 4.  What should I do?

iPhone for sure.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheMadCatter on June 08, 2010, 05:57:53 PM
Damnit. Somebody tell me about the Shadow/Extreme and Droid 2!

 :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on June 08, 2010, 08:50:33 PM
Snapdragon is the current Denis Clemente of cell phone processors

See, I don't really get what a processor does for me in terms of a cell phone, but I completely get what Clemente does for us.  All I could see was that size-wise, the Incredible was Colon and the Ally was Sutton.  If I could find a Clemente-size elite phone, that'd be great.

If you plan to use internet, play games, or use other apps and don't want long wait times for loading, etc. Then you want a faster processor with the Incredible.  If you just want to text or call, get the Ally.

I want to message board, read the standard news/sports sites, be able to watch an ocassional youtube or something if it's linked here, have something like seesmic on my home computer that organizes facebook/twitter, call, text, and use minimal apps.  I won't play games.  What are we talking about when you say long wait times for loading?  seconds?  tens of seconds?

How much is your plan per month?

We need to have a pak sooner than later so I can just see you use this thing and you can show me why I can't live without it.

I'm pretty sure the plan with either phone would cost you the same.  The Incredible would just be a little more initially.

The loading of websites and video will be faster with the Incredible and it does the organizing you want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 08, 2010, 11:52:46 PM
I'm pretty sure the plan with either phone would cost you the same.  The Incredible would just be a little more initially.

The loading of websites and video will be faster with the Incredible and it does the organizing you want.

Yeah, plan prices will be the same.  I'm wondering how much yours is to be able to do all you want to do.  Right now, I don't pay any attention to my bill or whether I'm paying too much or not because I expense it.  If it's going to be considerably more than what I pay now, I'll have to figure out if I can keep that train rolling.

I actually might have a Perkins-esque hookup that could make the HTC cheaper up front and/or get it without committing to the 2-year plan.

Is the speed difference like dial-up vs. cable?  They've all got some kind of twitter-organizing app, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 09, 2010, 10:43:33 AM
this is cool-
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/06/review-magnetic-macro-lens-for-htc-evo-4g.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on June 09, 2010, 01:28:49 PM
this is cool-
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/06/review-magnetic-macro-lens-for-htc-evo-4g.html

want
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 09, 2010, 03:26:01 PM
same
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 09, 2010, 04:45:22 PM
this is cool-
http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/06/review-magnetic-macro-lens-for-htc-evo-4g.html

want

Dealextreme has it for $10.37

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14953
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 09, 2010, 04:46:51 PM
I'm pretty sure the plan with either phone would cost you the same.  The Incredible would just be a little more initially.

The loading of websites and video will be faster with the Incredible and it does the organizing you want.

Yeah, plan prices will be the same.  I'm wondering how much yours is to be able to do all you want to do.  Right now, I don't pay any attention to my bill or whether I'm paying too much or not because I expense it.  If it's going to be considerably more than what I pay now, I'll have to figure out if I can keep that train rolling.

I actually might have a Perkins-esque hookup that could make the HTC cheaper up front and/or get it without committing to the 2-year plan.

Is the speed difference like dial-up vs. cable?  They've all got some kind of twitter-organizing app, right?

Our company gets an additional $75 off the phone, and only a 1yr contract.    :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 14, 2010, 06:29:26 PM
the next 4G phone (with QWERTY).
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/sprints-4g-equipped-samsung-galaxy-s-pro-in-the-wild/

expect an EVO w/ QWERTY too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2010, 06:58:49 PM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 14, 2010, 10:22:27 PM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.

Seems like you can't type for crap when you're trying to twitter.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 15, 2010, 07:07:28 AM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.

Seems like you can't type for crap when you're trying to twitter.

How's your martavious irving phone so far? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2010, 07:16:46 AM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.

Seems like you can't type for crap when you're trying to twitter.

How's your martavious irving phone so far? 

Sticking with my Larry Reid for now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 15, 2010, 07:19:19 AM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.

Seems like you can't type for crap when you're trying to twitter.

How's your martavious irving phone so far? 

Sticking with my Larry Reid for now.

you, more than pretty much anyone I know, would benefit from a good phone. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2010, 07:26:36 AM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.

Seems like you can't type for crap when you're trying to twitter.

How's your martavious irving phone so far? 

Sticking with my Larry Reid for now.

you, more than pretty much anyone I know, would benefit from a good phone. 

Probably.  I'm getting by ok right now having you and Pete occasionally sending me text-message size updates summarizing what I've missed for a day.

Quote
Hmmm...well we are completely mumped and our president is a monster rough ridin' loser.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 15, 2010, 07:27:40 AM
Quote
Hmmm...well we are completely mumped and our president is a monster rough ridin' loser.
that was a pretty good summary  :shy:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2010, 07:32:17 AM
Quote
Hmmm...well we are completely mumped and our president is a monster rough ridin' loser.
that was a pretty good summary  :shy:

Yep.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 15, 2010, 04:38:26 PM
Not to steer away from the Evo/ iPhone 4 / Martavius Irving discussion, but here goes:

I have the opportunity to basically upgrade my Droid to an Incredible for free.  Should I take it?  Is there that much of a difference?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 15, 2010, 06:07:34 PM
Not to steer away from the Evo/ iPhone 4 / Martavius Irving discussion, but here goes:

I have the opportunity to basically upgrade my Droid to an Incredible for free.  Should I take it?  Is there that much of a difference?

ya, do it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2010, 06:13:42 PM
Not to steer away from the Evo/ iPhone 4 / Martavius Irving discussion, but here goes:

I have the opportunity to basically upgrade my Droid to an Incredible for free.  Should I take it?  Is there that much of a difference?

ya, do it

and put your droid in a box and send it to me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2010, 08:48:35 PM
Not to steer away from the Evo/ iPhone 4 / Martavius Irving discussion, but here goes:

I have the opportunity to basically upgrade my Droid to an Incredible for free.  Should I take it?  Is there that much of a difference?
the droid x comes out in about a month, i'd probably wait on that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on June 15, 2010, 08:56:32 PM
Pre-Ordered the Iphone 4 today, it will be my first Iphone  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 15, 2010, 09:15:07 PM
Not to steer away from the Evo/ iPhone 4 / Martavius Irving discussion, but here goes:

I have the opportunity to basically upgrade my Droid to an Incredible for free.  Should I take it?  Is there that much of a difference?

ya, do it

and put your droid in a box and send it to me.

probably selling it to a girl here at work for the cost of my upgrade.  she just shattered her Eris and didn't have insurance.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 11:04:34 AM
UPDATE:  Watching an entire soccer match on Sprint TV will use up approx. 70% of your EVO battery. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 18, 2010, 11:05:16 AM
UPDATE:  Watching an entire soccer match on Sprint TV will use up approx. 70% of your EVO battery. 

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 18, 2010, 11:08:39 AM
Not to steer away from the Evo/ iPhone 4 / Martavius Irving discussion, but here goes:

I have the opportunity to basically upgrade my Droid to an Incredible for free.  Should I take it?  Is there that much of a difference?

ya, do it

and put your droid in a box and send it to me.

probably selling it to a girl here at work for the cost of my upgrade.  she just shattered her Eris and didn't have insurance.


Update: going to skip the incredible and wait till the Droid X comes out next month...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on June 21, 2010, 10:21:50 AM
the best android phones (http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-109856-5637-3-the-5-best-android-phones?ywaad=ad0035)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on June 21, 2010, 06:14:19 PM
Update:  Yeah, my EVO battery is perfectly fine.  Gets me through the entire day of BBS'n pretty easily.  Love it so far.  LOVE IT.

:popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on June 22, 2010, 03:39:37 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5569929/ea-iphone-games-are-on-sale-for-99-cents

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 22, 2010, 06:47:02 PM
http://www.androidcentral.com/slingplayer-android-app-available
 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2010, 07:35:58 PM
http://www.androidcentral.com/slingplayer-android-app-available
 :surprised:

that's so fracking rip-offy.  the same app for my eyetv cost $5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 22, 2010, 08:02:59 PM
UPDATE:  Watching an entire soccer match on Sprint TV will use up approx. 70% of your EVO battery. 

Same here on the palm pre, however; touchstone FTW.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2010, 08:35:34 PM
the palm pre guy is talking iphone smack.  what a dumbass.

:flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 22, 2010, 08:40:09 PM
Android people- try out Layar and let me know if it's as cool as it sounds.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 11:23:55 AM
http://www.billshrink.com/blog/9032/iphone-4g-vs-evo-4g/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 23, 2010, 12:44:22 PM
the palm pre guy is talking iphone smack.  what a dumbass.

:flush:

Have fun having to stare at your phone while texting, lol.

Do you run into walls and stuff while texting?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 12:53:40 PM
FROYO!!!

 :runaway:

http://gizmodo.com/5570938/android-22-froyo-available-today
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on June 23, 2010, 12:56:41 PM
FROYO!!!

 :runaway:

http://gizmodo.com/5570938/android-22-froyo-available-today

Root and install immediately.  Report back.

My contract ends July 31 and I'm seriously considering an EVO.  Your information could prove vital to my decision.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2010, 01:54:23 PM
the palm pre guy is talking iphone smack.  what a dumbass.

:flush:

Have fun having to stare at your phone while texting, lol.

Do you run into walls and stuff while texting?
have fun texting with your phone, lol.  that's all that piece of crap hardware is good for.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 02:24:02 PM
Sprint people:  Is the HeroII/Legend or some other Android device coming out soon?  mrs. dave needs a new phone but thinks the EVO is too big.  Plus, I don't want to pay $10 extra a month for her anyway. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 1/64th on June 23, 2010, 02:26:42 PM
Sprint people:  Is the HeroII/Legend or some other Android device coming out soon?  mrs. dave needs a new phone but thinks the EVO is too big.  Plus, I don't want to pay $10 extra a month for her anyway. 

Elite looking Sprint worker at the Elite Sprint Store across the street from the Sprint Center told me that the Hero2 would in fact be coming out in the next few months.  Probably Q4 of 2010. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 02:51:09 PM
Sprint people:  Is the HeroII/Legend or some other Android device coming out soon?  mrs. dave needs a new phone but thinks the EVO is too big.  Plus, I don't want to pay $10 extra a month for her anyway. 

Elite looking Sprint worker at the Elite Sprint Store across the street from the Sprint Center told me that the Hero2 would in fact be coming out in the next few months.  Probably Q4 of 2010. 

That guy sounds like he looks amazing.  Tell him thanks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 23, 2010, 02:59:53 PM
the palm pre guy is talking iphone smack.  what a dumbass.

:flush:

Have fun having to stare at your phone while texting, lol.

Do you run into walls and stuff while texting?
have fun texting with your phone, lol.  that's all that piece of crap hardware is good for.

Remember how in 2009 iPhone users were so excited to finally have copy and paste?  I remember how in 2004 I was using it on my phone.  How's the camera flash on the 3gs BTW?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2010, 03:19:20 PM
the palm pre guy is talking iphone smack.  what a dumbass.

:flush:

Have fun having to stare at your phone while texting, lol.

Do you run into walls and stuff while texting?
have fun texting with your phone, lol.  that's all that piece of crap hardware is good for.

Remember how in 2009 iPhone users were so excited to finally have copy and paste?  I remember how in 2004 I was using it on my phone.  How's the camera flash on the 3gs BTW?
No doubt, apple is slow to implement features into their phone that hamper its ability to function the way they want it.  Even missing all of those features, it's still a great phone.  Crazy, huh?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2010, 03:21:35 PM
Sprint people:  Is the HeroII/Legend or some other Android device coming out soon?  mrs. dave needs a new phone but thinks the EVO is too big.  Plus, I don't want to pay $10 extra a month for her anyway. 

Elite looking Sprint worker at the Elite Sprint Store across the street from the Sprint Center told me that the Hero2 would in fact be coming out in the next few months.  Probably Q4 of 2010. 

That guy sounds like he looks amazing.  Tell him thanks.
Thank him for nothing, it isn't true imo.  My guess is that there are no new HTC launches this year- however, I would think that it is a safe bet that Sprint does launch a couple of new android phones in 3Q though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 03:23:06 PM
Sprint people:  Is the HeroII/Legend or some other Android device coming out soon?  mrs. dave needs a new phone but thinks the EVO is too big.  Plus, I don't want to pay $10 extra a month for her anyway. 

Elite looking Sprint worker at the Elite Sprint Store across the street from the Sprint Center told me that the Hero2 would in fact be coming out in the next few months.  Probably Q4 of 2010. 

That guy sounds like he looks amazing.  Tell him thanks.
Thank him for nothing, it isn't true imo.  My guess is that there are no new HTC launches this year- however, I would think that it is a safe bet that Sprint does launch a couple of new android phones in 3Q though.

Anything worth a damn if you had to guess?  Anything a mrs. dave type wouldn't mind carrying around?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 23, 2010, 08:08:53 PM
No doubt, apple is slow to implement features into their phone that hamper its ability to function the way they want it.  Even missing all of those features, it's still a great phone.  Crazy, huh?

Yeah, the iPhone 4g is going to be cool, I just wouldn't ever be able to use one cause I text while driving a lot and I'd die in a fiery vehicle accident if I didn't have a physical keyboard.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 24, 2010, 10:40:51 AM
Quote
Jam_Rock32
 
My iPhone 4g will be here 2marow lol #teamIphone

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2010, 01:06:41 PM
still waiting for an android phone on Virgin + a Rockbox app for Android.  Which people are working on!

http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=f1f11e34f8a1a7232d6412c855c01195&topic=25107.msg168499#msg168499

:ksu:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 24, 2010, 01:11:42 PM
still waiting for an android phone on Virgin + a Rockbox app for Android.  Which people are working on!

http://forums.rockbox.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=f1f11e34f8a1a7232d6412c855c01195&topic=25107.msg168499#msg168499

:ksu:
i posted somewhere in this thread or the other one- i think july is what i read online.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 24, 2010, 01:27:52 PM
What does rockbox do?  Like, music or whatever?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2010, 01:32:17 PM
What does rockbox do?  Like, music or whatever?

yeah.  It's really good for music geeks like me.  Mainly because I can delete songs while they're playing, but there's about everything you could possibly want, other than some itunes smart playlist type stuff, maybe.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2010, 11:08:51 AM
FROYO!!!

 :runaway:

http://gizmodo.com/5570938/android-22-froyo-available-today

Root and install immediately.  Report back.

My contract ends July 31 and I'm seriously considering an EVO.  Your information could prove vital to my decision.

Was considering rooting but now it doesn't look like I will need to  :excited:

http://gizmodo.com/5572751/froyo-available-on-sprint-in-near-future-motorola-droid-x-in-august
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2010, 09:19:08 AM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 27, 2010, 09:46:42 AM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2010, 10:01:55 AM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?

FIXED!  :driving:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 27, 2010, 10:05:37 AM
what was wrong w/ it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2010, 10:13:02 AM
what was wrong w/ it?

No idea.  I shook the eff out of it and took the battery out about seven times and smacked it with my hand and BAM! works.  I should probably get a job at Sprint with my magical phone fixing skills.  But, yeah, if it does it again I'm taking it back.  
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 28, 2010, 10:51:55 AM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?

the droid has speech to text, so I usually just do that while driving.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 28, 2010, 12:17:16 PM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?

the droid has speech to text, so I usually just do that while driving.

yeah, takes some getting used to.

BTW for those that didn't know texting while driving becomes illegal July 1 statewide.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 28, 2010, 01:13:16 PM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?

the droid has speech to text, so I usually just do that while driving.

yeah, takes some getting used to.

BTW for those that didn't know texting while driving becomes illegal July 1 statewide.

but what about hands free texting?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2010, 02:18:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 28, 2010, 03:02:46 PM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?

the droid has speech to text, so I usually just do that while driving.

yeah, takes some getting used to.

BTW for those that didn't know texting while driving becomes illegal July 1 statewide.

but what about hands free texting?

If my texts often contain words like "pak" and "emaw", will the speech thing work?

That law only applies to people who aren't good at texting while driving.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 28, 2010, 03:04:21 PM
^^ This
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 28, 2010, 04:18:09 PM
Well, my EVO is broken.  It won't power on.  The light doesn't even come on when it's plugged in. 

:surprised:

Hey, everyone who's got one of these fancy phones with no keyboard aside from the touch screen.  Can you text and do stuff easily while driving?

the droid has speech to text, so I usually just do that while driving.

yeah, takes some getting used to.

BTW for those that didn't know texting while driving becomes illegal July 1 statewide.

but what about hands free texting?

If my texts often contain words like "pak" and "emaw", will the speech thing work?

That law only applies to people who aren't good at texting while driving.

I know you can add words to the dictionary, not sure how EMAW would translate, i'll have to try that. sadly Pack would probably be chosen over pak every time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 28, 2010, 09:35:20 PM
played around w/ a coworkers evo today. IT MIGHT BE TOO BIG! DID NOT EXPECT THIS!!!  :runaway:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 28, 2010, 09:37:31 PM
bro that was my biggest concern!   :runaway:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on June 28, 2010, 10:12:47 PM
FROYO!!!

 :runaway:

http://gizmodo.com/5570938/android-22-froyo-available-today

Root and install immediately.  Report back.

My contract ends July 31 and I'm seriously considering an EVO.  Your information could prove vital to my decision.

Was considering rooting but now it doesn't look like I will need to  :excited:

http://gizmodo.com/5572751/froyo-available-on-sprint-in-near-future-motorola-droid-x-in-august

One of the KidFighters cracked my phone's screen.  Badly. Looks like an EVO is definitely in my future.  Going to have to limp through this month, as I'm far too cheap to pay for any kind of stop gap measure.

This could be cross posted to the Kid thread if you so choose. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on June 28, 2010, 10:14:54 PM
Announced pending release of the Samsung Epic today...looks like a 4G version of the Moment
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 28, 2010, 10:38:46 PM
bro that was my biggest concern!   :runaway:

WATRWEGONNADO??1?!  :runaway: :ohno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 29, 2010, 07:07:26 AM
played around w/ a coworkers evo today. IT MIGHT BE TOO BIG! DID NOT EXPECT THIS!!!  :runaway:

This was also my biggest concern.  But, so far, no biggness issues. Fits in my pocket fine and the screen size makes BBSing very enjoyable.  A much bigger concern for you should be what if it just doesn't have power one day and steve dave isn't around to smack it around a bit to get it to come back to life.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on June 29, 2010, 10:33:02 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on June 29, 2010, 02:13:27 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

:lol:

Freaking hilarious
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on July 01, 2010, 05:15:08 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 01, 2010, 05:28:30 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2010, 05:57:29 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

Make your fingers less humongous or your brain less Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) :dunno:  I can knock out 35 words a minute on that SOB :dunno:  Also, the swype advice was pretty good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 01, 2010, 06:08:21 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2010, 06:09:05 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.
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_FAN, did you see how backed up they are with the incredible?  Lucky you got one when you did.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 01, 2010, 06:14:44 PM
_FAN, did you see how backed up they are with the incredible?  Lucky you got one when you did.

Yes, I'm glad I got one early, its been a great phone.  BTW, you should get Swype.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2010, 06:36:36 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:
the learning curve isn't that bad, stick with it champ.  the new law in KS that went into effect today which prohibits texting while driving should help your cause.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on July 01, 2010, 07:18:30 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

Make your fingers less humongous or your brain less Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) :dunno:  I can knock out 35 words a minute on that SOB :dunno:  Also, the swype advice was pretty good.

That is the problem, my fingers are humongous.  You know what they say about guys with big fingers right?  They can't text for crap!  I am also pretty damn Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).  I will give it a go.  I just might end up back with the BB if these things don't work.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on July 01, 2010, 07:20:24 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:
the learning curve isn't that bad, stick with it champ.  the new law in KS that went into effect today which prohibits texting while driving should help your cause.

This doesn't apply to me.  I now live in Missouri.  I was looking for an app I could download that would tell me how to cook meth.  Any ideas on that?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on July 01, 2010, 10:04:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

:lol:

Just saw a local news story showing the dude who made this video.  He works at a Best Buy in KC and he got fired for making the video.   :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2010, 10:24:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg

:lol:

Just saw a local news story showing the dude who made this video.  He works at a Best Buy in KC and he got fired for making the video.   :surprised:
i saw that too.  best buy sucks for doing that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 21, 2010, 02:32:20 PM
Froyo update... (http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-incredible-froyo-all-but-confirmed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+yahoo/rVwx+(Meta+Search+Alerts+Android+Froyo)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)

 :raccoon:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2010, 03:40:47 PM
Froyo update... (http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-incredible-froyo-all-but-confirmed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+yahoo/rVwx+(Meta+Search+Alerts+Android+Froyo)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)

 :raccoon:

first case of the froyo update being available before the phone is?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on July 21, 2010, 03:41:25 PM
Froyo update... (http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-incredible-froyo-all-but-confirmed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+yahoo/rVwx+(Meta+Search+Alerts+Android+Froyo)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)

 :raccoon:

first case of the froyo update being available before the phone is?

Find me an EVO! (in 10 days)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 21, 2010, 04:06:29 PM
Froyo update... (http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-incredible-froyo-all-but-confirmed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+yahoo/rVwx+(Meta+Search+Alerts+Android+Froyo)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)

 :raccoon:

first case of the froyo update being available before the phone is?

Not for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on July 21, 2010, 10:01:08 PM
Froyo update... (http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-incredible-froyo-all-but-confirmed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+yahoo/rVwx+(Meta+Search+Alerts+Android+Froyo)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher)

 :raccoon:


But when can I get it on my X?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 02:33:29 PM
For those on android, which browser do you use?  I'm switching back and forth between Opera and DolphinHD right now trying to decide which I like better.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on July 23, 2010, 02:59:12 PM
For those on android, which browser do you use?  I'm switching back and forth between Opera and DolphinHD right now trying to decide which I like better.

doesn't the phone have a built in browser?  my friend's droid's browser is ridiculously awesomely fast.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 03:51:11 PM
For those on android, which browser do you use?  I'm switching back and forth between Opera and DolphinHD right now trying to decide which I like better.

doesn't the phone have a built in browser?  my friend's droid's browser is ridiculously awesomely fast.

ya, it has one but its kinda lacking in features
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 23, 2010, 05:36:17 PM
opera mini is much better than the stock browser
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 24, 2010, 09:11:49 AM
I usually use the stock browser.  I have opera and skyfire on there as well.  I will use skyfire to watch videos embedded on sites. (like the ridic lady eating chilis video SD posted the other day.)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2010, 09:14:02 AM
I usually use the stock browser.  I have opera and skyfire on there as well.  I will use skyfire to watch videos embedded on sites. (like the ridic lady eating chilis video SD posted the other day.)

DolphinHD has flash and will jump to the youtube app to play youtube links.  I like that about it. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 24, 2010, 12:33:04 PM
For AT&T losers, the  Samsung Captivate is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 24, 2010, 12:40:47 PM
For AT&T losers, the  Samsung Captivate is pretty cool.

Captivate is going to be on Sprint in a month or so ('Clams, please confirm).

I currently have a Palm Pre and am agonizing on whether to get the Samsung or the EVO.  I've read some good comparos, but most come back saying it's a toss up.  For example:  http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/07/htc-evo-4g-vs-samsung-captivate.html

I'd really like some sound advice on this....I'd go out and buy the EVO tonight if I could convince my self that I wouldn't regret not getting the Samsung.  I am literally frozen with indecision on this.....

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2010, 03:45:36 PM
Pete, things to download:

Google voice (sets up so all of your voicemails get sent as texts/e-mails so you never have to listen to a voicemail again)
DolpinHD web browser (I think it's better than the stock browser and so far I've liked it better than Opera but I'm still trying both)
Pandora
Advanced Task Killer (kills all programs so they're not draining your battery when you aren't using them)
Amazon app (I buy a lot of books and it's fun as hell to take a picture or scan the bar code on a book at Barnes and Noble and it pops up the Amazon page to the book with reviews and their cost.)
Shop Savvy (takes barcodes of items and will show you how much and where they are available online)
Google Goggles (similar, takes photos or scans barcodes and then scans the internet for info on whatever it is)
Qik or Fringo (video chat apps.  With the EVO front camera you can video chat with mrs. pete if she has one too.  we travel a lot for work so this is pretty nice)
Kayak (easy to search for and book reservations)
Your phone will come with Friendstream which is a mash up of your facebook and twitter accounts.  Makes it easy to follow both.  I set it up as a full page widget.  
ESPN Scorecenter (You can personalize it to have live tracking of whatever teams you set.)
Weather Channel app
Put the google search app on your front page as a widget.  It'll search your phone/contacts/internet all from the one input and also has voice input.

That's all I can think of right now :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 24, 2010, 03:55:48 PM
Pete, things to download:

Google voice (sets up so all of your voicemails get sent as texts/e-mails so you never have to listen to a voicemail again)
DolpinHD web browser (I think it's better than the stock browser and so far I've liked it better than Opera but I'm still trying both)
Pandora
Advanced Task Killer (kills all programs so they're not draining your battery when you aren't using them)
Amazon app (I buy a lot of books and it's fun as hell to take a picture or scan the bar code on a book at Barnes and Noble and it pops up the Amazon page to the book with reviews and their cost.)
Shop Savvy (takes barcodes of items and will show you how much and where they are available online)
Google Goggles (similar, takes photos or scans barcodes and then scans the internet for info on whatever it is)
Qik or Fringo (video chat apps.  With the EVO front camera you can video chat with mrs. pete if she has one too.  we travel a lot for work so this is pretty nice)
Kayak (easy to search for and book reservations)
Your phone will come with Friendstream which is a mash up of your facebook and twitter accounts.  Makes it easy to follow both.  I set it up as a full page widget. 
ESPN Scorecenter (You can personalize it to have live tracking of whatever teams you set.)
Weather Channel app
Put the google search app on your front page as a widget.  It'll search your phone/contacts/internet all from the one input and also has voice input.

That's all I can think of right now :dunno:

Good list.  I'd also recommend Handcent for text messages.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2010, 03:58:04 PM
Pete, things to download:

Google voice (sets up so all of your voicemails get sent as texts/e-mails so you never have to listen to a voicemail again)
DolpinHD web browser (I think it's better than the stock browser and so far I've liked it better than Opera but I'm still trying both)
Pandora
Advanced Task Killer (kills all programs so they're not draining your battery when you aren't using them)
Amazon app (I buy a lot of books and it's fun as hell to take a picture or scan the bar code on a book at Barnes and Noble and it pops up the Amazon page to the book with reviews and their cost.)
Shop Savvy (takes barcodes of items and will show you how much and where they are available online)
Google Goggles (similar, takes photos or scans barcodes and then scans the internet for info on whatever it is)
Qik or Fringo (video chat apps.  With the EVO front camera you can video chat with mrs. pete if she has one too.  we travel a lot for work so this is pretty nice)
Kayak (easy to search for and book reservations)
Your phone will come with Friendstream which is a mash up of your facebook and twitter accounts.  Makes it easy to follow both.  I set it up as a full page widget. 
ESPN Scorecenter (You can personalize it to have live tracking of whatever teams you set.)
Weather Channel app
Put the google search app on your front page as a widget.  It'll search your phone/contacts/internet all from the one input and also has voice input.

That's all I can think of right now :dunno:

Good list.  I'd also recommend Handcent for text messages.

What does it do _FAN?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 24, 2010, 04:36:10 PM
Pete, things to download:

Google voice (sets up so all of your voicemails get sent as texts/e-mails so you never have to listen to a voicemail again)
DolpinHD web browser (I think it's better than the stock browser and so far I've liked it better than Opera but I'm still trying both)
Pandora
Advanced Task Killer (kills all programs so they're not draining your battery when you aren't using them)
Amazon app (I buy a lot of books and it's fun as hell to take a picture or scan the bar code on a book at Barnes and Noble and it pops up the Amazon page to the book with reviews and their cost.)
Shop Savvy (takes barcodes of items and will show you how much and where they are available online)
Google Goggles (similar, takes photos or scans barcodes and then scans the internet for info on whatever it is)
Qik or Fringo (video chat apps.  With the EVO front camera you can video chat with mrs. pete if she has one too.  we travel a lot for work so this is pretty nice)
Kayak (easy to search for and book reservations)
Your phone will come with Friendstream which is a mash up of your facebook and twitter accounts.  Makes it easy to follow both.  I set it up as a full page widget. 
ESPN Scorecenter (You can personalize it to have live tracking of whatever teams you set.)
Weather Channel app
Put the google search app on your front page as a widget.  It'll search your phone/contacts/internet all from the one input and also has voice input.

That's all I can think of right now :dunno:

Good list.  I'd also recommend Handcent for text messages.

What does it do _FAN?

It organizes your texts and keeps them in conversation form.  Also allows for a ton of customization.  Much better than stock messaging.  JMHO.

You get swype yet?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 24, 2010, 04:37:11 PM
note to self- download the bump thing and convince sd to do the same then just slam phones and steal all his stuff at ucla pak.  :driving:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2010, 05:02:48 PM
note to self- download the bump thing and convince sd to do the same then just slam phones and steal all his stuff at ucla pak.  :driving:
:surprised: :cheese:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2010, 05:03:24 PM
You get swype yet?

No, I just use the stock keyboard.  Is it a big difference?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 24, 2010, 05:18:21 PM
note to self- download the bump thing and convince sd to do the same then just slam phones and steal all his stuff at ucla pak.  :driving:

Reminded to do the same
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 24, 2010, 05:47:58 PM
For AT&T losers, the  Samsung Captivate is pretty cool.

Captivate is going to be on Sprint in a month or so ('Clams, please confirm).

I currently have a Palm Pre and am agonizing on whether to get the Samsung or the EVO.  I've read some good comparos, but most come back saying it's a toss up.  For example:  http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/07/htc-evo-4g-vs-samsung-captivate.html

I'd really like some sound advice on this....I'd go out and buy the EVO tonight if I could convince my self that I wouldn't regret not getting the Samsung.  I am literally frozen with indecision on this.....

Thoughts?

They are both pretty sweet.  If you have any questions about the captivabe just ask me as my roommate has it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 24, 2010, 08:27:45 PM
For AT&T losers, the  Samsung Captivate is pretty cool.

Captivate is going to be on Sprint in a month or so ('Clams, please confirm).

I currently have a Palm Pre and am agonizing on whether to get the Samsung or the EVO.  I've read some good comparos, but most come back saying it's a toss up.  For example:  http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/07/htc-evo-4g-vs-samsung-captivate.html

I'd really like some sound advice on this....I'd go out and buy the EVO tonight if I could convince my self that I wouldn't regret not getting the Samsung.  I am literally frozen with indecision on this.....

Thoughts?

They are both pretty sweet.  If you have any questions about the captivabe just ask me as my roommate has it.

I went ahead and got the EVO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 24, 2010, 10:36:12 PM
For AT&T losers, the  Samsung Captivate is pretty cool.

Captivate is going to be on Sprint in a month or so ('Clams, please confirm).

I currently have a Palm Pre and am agonizing on whether to get the Samsung or the EVO.  I've read some good comparos, but most come back saying it's a toss up.  For example:  http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/07/htc-evo-4g-vs-samsung-captivate.html

I'd really like some sound advice on this....I'd go out and buy the EVO tonight if I could convince my self that I wouldn't regret not getting the Samsung.  I am literally frozen with indecision on this.....

Thoughts?

They are both pretty sweet.  If you have any questions about the captivabe just ask me as my roommate has it.

I went ahead and got the EVO.

 :surprised: :pbj:

1. if i use my evo to record ksu related stuff and then youtube it and link here can it be a business expense? bsac?

2. i left my evo charger at work and did not want to drive all the way back today to get it. went to sprint/evo store to buy another. evo salesman showed me a charger/battery that could charge it but also stores three charges worth on it's own. bought it. thoughts?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2010, 08:25:29 AM
2. i left my evo charger at work and did not want to drive all the way back today to get it. went to sprint/evo store to buy another. evo salesman showed me a charger/battery that could charge it but also stores three charges worth on it's own. bought it. thoughts?

cost?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2010, 09:21:35 AM
heard about that, pretty sweet.

confirmo on the epic hitting sprint in the next month, thinking middle-late august
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 25, 2010, 10:24:37 AM
2. i left my evo charger at work and did not want to drive all the way back today to get it. went to sprint/evo store to buy another. evo salesman showed me a charger/battery that could charge it but also stores three charges worth on it's own. bought it. thoughts?

cost?

I upgraded from a Palm Pre....the EVO uses the same charger as the Pre.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 25, 2010, 10:32:49 AM
2. i left my evo charger at work and did not want to drive all the way back today to get it. went to sprint/evo store to buy another. evo salesman showed me a charger/battery that could charge it but also stores three charges worth on it's own. bought it. thoughts?

cost?

forty dollars U.S.

probably something better out there. dunno.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2010, 10:33:35 AM
2. i left my evo charger at work and did not want to drive all the way back today to get it. went to sprint/evo store to buy another. evo salesman showed me a charger/battery that could charge it but also stores three charges worth on it's own. bought it. thoughts?

cost?

forty dollars U.S.

probably something better out there. dunno.

That doesn't seem bad for holding three charges.  Could come in very handy on a long flight if you're stuck in coach with no powerpoint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2010, 10:47:31 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/samsung-website-calendar-suggests-sprint-epic-4g-in-late-august/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 25, 2010, 11:45:41 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/samsung-website-calendar-suggests-sprint-epic-4g-in-late-august/

Okay, that looks really bad ass.  I've been searching for reviews and specs and stuff and I can't find what the video recording is going to be.  Will it be the same as the captivate?  The captivate's video is beyond amazing for a phone.

EDIT:  NVM, found it.  It does have the same video specs.  This phone is probably the best phone of the year I would think.  4g, HD video, physical and virtual keyboard, android OS.  Only problem is that the captivate is pretty think which is awesome, but I do wonder if the keyboard will make this phone really thick.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2010, 11:54:04 AM
it's pretty sweet, i was impressed with how thin it is and it looks really cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 25, 2010, 12:04:56 PM
it's pretty sweet, i was impressed with how thin it is and it looks really cool.

I may be ditching by beloved Palm Pre unless HP comes out with some rough ridin' information about the next one soon.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2010, 12:05:51 PM
there won't  be one soon.  fwiw.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 25, 2010, 01:29:33 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.

I searched the marketplace for "Swype" and nothing.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2010, 01:31:28 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.

I searched the marketplace for "Swype" and nothing.  :dunno:
You have to go to their website
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 25, 2010, 02:01:54 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.

I searched the marketplace for "Swype" and nothing.  :dunno:
You have to go to their website

THE BETA IS CLOSED.   :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2010, 02:47:25 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.

I searched the marketplace for "Swype" and nothing.  :dunno:
You have to go to their website

THE BETA IS CLOSED.   :curse:

iirc it's out of beta and open to the public now :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 25, 2010, 02:50:55 PM
Alright guys, I got the EVO and I'm not gonna lie.  I don't like this thing.  I can't type on it at all.  I took it in to the Sprint store and we calibrated the keyboard.  No luck!  There are so many things I won't use this phone for.  The most important things to me are text, email and phone.  Two of those three I find very hard to do.  Any suggestions?  I am seriously ready to take this phone back and go back to my BB.

 :bang:

install Swype

Just installed Swype today and I'm very impressed.

I searched the marketplace for "Swype" and nothing.  :dunno:
You have to go to their website

THE BETA IS CLOSED.   :curse:

iirc it's out of beta and open to the public now :dunno:

LINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2010, 02:55:04 PM
Maybe it's not, I dunno :dunno:  I downloaded it once but then didn't have the energy to figure it out and erased it.  Maybe that was during Beta. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 25, 2010, 09:14:01 PM
First, swype makes it much easier to type on the touch screen. Very worthwhile if you can find it, and free.

Also I am finding the public transport button for directions on navigator/google maps is very handy here in Chicago.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on July 26, 2010, 12:42:30 PM
Also I am finding the public transport button for directions on navigator/google maps is very handy here in Chicago.

Just found that out in Chicago last weekend as well. Did you enjoy the car wreckage on Mich. Ave. for the Transformers 3 set? I did not.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on July 26, 2010, 02:36:25 PM
swype is great. takes a little getting used to, but after a while of getting used to it you can really start to fly on the keyboard.

also using DolphinHD. haven't tried the opera browser yet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 26, 2010, 04:53:57 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my rough ridin' phone?  Who?  I will do it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on July 26, 2010, 05:14:56 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my rough ridin' phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 26, 2010, 05:47:51 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 26, 2010, 05:52:31 PM
Also I am finding the public transport button for directions on navigator/google maps is very handy here in Chicago.

Just found that out in Chicago last weekend as well. Did you enjoy the car wreckage on Mich. Ave. for the Transformers 3 set? I did not.

Didn't bother me any, and my boys (6 and 9) thought it was really cool

They also had Bumblebee and another car there, but they had covers on them.  The other one was a red Ferrari, must be new for Transformers 3.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on July 26, 2010, 06:44:00 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 26, 2010, 07:47:55 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.

Well, you sure as eff can't listen to 810AM on it....no matter who you blow.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 26, 2010, 07:52:51 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.

Well, you sure as shazbot! can't listen to 810AM on it....no matter who you blow.

OMG, I know.  I have to listen to 610 and those tards.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 26, 2010, 07:58:57 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.

Well, you sure as shazbot! can't listen to 810AM on it....no matter who you blow.

crap. seriously? there's gotta be a way. jhwkjason? mods?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 26, 2010, 09:55:31 PM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.

Well, you sure as shazbot! can't listen to 810AM on it....no matter who you blow.

crap. seriously? there's gotta be a way. jhwkjason? mods?

I've got a palm pre and no internet radio apps have 810 on them.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on July 27, 2010, 12:11:00 AM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.

Well, you sure as eff can't listen to 810AM on it....no matter who you blow.

Will no media player stream from a web address?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on July 27, 2010, 10:13:10 AM
Is paying $6.99 better or worse than blowing someone?  Wunder Radio has an 810 stream, and I used to listen occasionally on the iPhone app (which I'm pretty sure was free at one point or I don't think I'd have it.)

Somebody be the guinea pig and see how will it works on Android.
(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=135x135&chl=market://search?q=pname:com.wunderground.android.wunderradio)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 27, 2010, 10:17:05 AM
Is paying $6.99 better or worse than blowing someone?  Wunder Radio has an 810 stream, and I used to listen occasionally on the iPhone app (which I'm pretty sure was free at one point or I don't think I'd have it.)

Somebody be the guinea pig and see how will it works on Android.
(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=135x135&chl=market://search?q=pname:com.wunderground.android.wunderradio)


.....researching now, will keep you posted....
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 27, 2010, 10:18:56 AM
Who do I have to blow to get a way to listen to 810 WHB on my fracking phone?  Who?  I will do it.

I've been able to before. I could copy and paste the windows media link into one of the players I had for my Winmo phone a long time ago.

Hey clams, I think I'm gonna never let go of my $30 SERO plan. Any word on when fancy Blackberry 6.0 phones will be out?
I think 4th Quarter.  Ya the old SERO plan is great.

It's amazing, but I'm jonesing for an Evo.

Well, you sure as shazbot! can't listen to 810AM on it....no matter who you blow.

Will no media player stream from a web address?

Nope.

It's a GIANT black hole in the mobile device area right now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 27, 2010, 10:23:56 AM
Is paying $6.99 better or worse than blowing someone?  Wunder Radio has an 810 stream, and I used to listen occasionally on the iPhone app (which I'm pretty sure was free at one point or I don't think I'd have it.)

Somebody be the guinea pig and see how will it works on Android.
(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=135x135&chl=market://search?q=pname:com.wunderground.android.wunderradio)


.....researching now, will keep you posted....

IT WORKS!

Sleepfighter, I outsource most of the non-value added tasks in my life (lawn mowing, cleaning gutters, etc), I've arranged for Rick to blow you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on July 27, 2010, 10:27:34 AM
Is paying $6.99 better or worse than blowing someone?  Wunder Radio has an 810 stream, and I used to listen occasionally on the iPhone app (which I'm pretty sure was free at one point or I don't think I'd have it.)

Somebody be the guinea pig and see how will it works on Android.
(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=135x135&chl=market://search?q=pname:com.wunderground.android.wunderradio)


.....researching now, will keep you posted....

IT WORKS!

Sleepfighter, I outsource most of the non-value added tasks in my life (lawn mowing, cleaning gutters, etc), I've arranged for Rick to blow you.

I'll have to try and make it to the next PAK.   :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on July 27, 2010, 10:35:09 AM
Wunder Radio also carries KMAN!   :pbj:

Perfect for those Saturday mornings listening to Stanbot and Danny breakdown the Big 12 live from Varneys!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 27, 2010, 12:35:09 PM
Is paying $6.99 better or worse than blowing someone?  Wunder Radio has an 810 stream, and I used to listen occasionally on the iPhone app (which I'm pretty sure was free at one point or I don't think I'd have it.)

Somebody be the guinea pig and see how will it works on Android.
(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=135x135&chl=market://search?q=pname:com.wunderground.android.wunderradio)



.....researching now, will keep you posted....

IT WORKS!

Sleepfighter, I outsource most of the non-value added tasks in my life (lawn mowing, cleaning gutters, etc), I've arranged for Rick to blow you.

Is sleepfighter the daughter of any local judges? I mean, I'll do it and all...I just don't want it to negatively impact any mou or sj's or anything that could hurt the khatz. Mods?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 29, 2010, 03:27:15 PM
FROYO WEEKEND!  :pbj:

http://phandroid.com/2010/07/29/htc-evo-4g-to-receive-feature-packed-android-2-2-update-starting-tomorrow/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2010, 07:49:20 PM
OTA Froyo update happening right now!  :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 02, 2010, 09:02:49 PM
 :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TBL on August 02, 2010, 10:27:21 PM
eff you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2010, 07:28:13 AM
message boarding from the toilet had never been easier than it was today  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hillwalking03 on August 03, 2010, 08:55:45 AM
can't wait

(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/06/27/screenshot_02_610x489.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on August 03, 2010, 09:00:28 AM
can't wait

(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/06/27/screenshot_02_610x489.jpg)

Me either, I'm going to do some serious NES Emulation all over that piece of ace
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Christer on August 04, 2010, 03:18:49 PM
Do any of you Evo owners have one of these? I am kind of curious how hard it would be to apply.
(http://sprint.skinit.com/images/web/product_shot/product_shot27621236.jpg)
http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university (http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2010, 03:19:48 PM
Do any of you Evo owners have one of these? I am kind of curious how hard it would be to apply.
(http://sprint.skinit.com/images/web/product_shot/product_shot27621236.jpg)
http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university (http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university)

no, don't have
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2010, 03:46:45 PM
Do any of you Evo owners have one of these? I am kind of curious how hard it would be to apply.
(http://sprint.skinit.com/images/web/product_shot/product_shot27621236.jpg)
http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university (http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university)

maybe its just me but i think that looks rediculous.  of course, i think the powercat looks rediculous on anything excluding our football helmets.   this comes from years of holiday presents gifted to me that included anything with a powercat on it.  a powercat potholder!  sweet!  a powercat hammock!  sweet!   powercat curtains for my living room!  sweet!  :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on August 04, 2010, 05:49:57 PM
Ok, I think we have established that I am a little slow.  Did I get whatever this Froyo is on my update yesterday?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2010, 06:01:16 PM
i think it will prompt you to install it and i don't think it will install unless you ok it. 
check what version of android you're running, official number is 3.26.651.6 for 2.2 (i think)

go to settings > system updates > HTC update and "check now"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 04, 2010, 06:04:50 PM
Do any of you Evo owners have one of these? I am kind of curious how hard it would be to apply.
(http://sprint.skinit.com/images/web/product_shot/product_shot27621236.jpg)
http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university (http://sprint.skinit.com/skins/sports/colleges/kansas_state_university)

Here's the good thing about skinit.  You can make your own.  Would be fantastic if a good 'shopper on here could make a really sweet one.  I'm a below average 'shopper.  I also kind of wonder how clear they would look if you make them yourself.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on August 04, 2010, 06:47:04 PM
i think it will prompt you to install it and i don't think it will install unless you ok it. 
check what version of android you're running, official number is 3.26.651.6 for 2.2 (i think)

go to settings > system updates > HTC update and "check now"

My phone is up to date.   :excited:

I think this makes my life better. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 04, 2010, 08:50:31 PM
Here's the good thing about skinit.  You can make your own.  Would be fantastic if a good 'shopper on here could make a really sweet one.  I'm a below average 'shopper.  I also kind of wonder how clear they would look if you make them yourself.
KATPAK HEAD!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hillwalking03 on August 06, 2010, 09:19:54 AM
YES!!!!   :pbj:


According to a few reliable sources it looks as if the Epic 4G will launch on August 11th, also other rumors suggest that Sprint stores will be opening early for the launch (8.00am).

http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/06/sprint-samsung-epic-4g-release-date-rumor/ (http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/06/sprint-samsung-epic-4g-release-date-rumor/)

 :bawl: <--- me cause my discount is a few weeks away and this will probably sell out for months like the EVO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 06, 2010, 09:27:46 AM
YES!!!!   :pbj:


According to a few reliable sources it looks as if the Epic 4G will launch on August 11th, also other rumors suggest that Sprint stores will be opening early for the launch (8.00am).

http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/06/sprint-samsung-epic-4g-release-date-rumor/ (http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/06/sprint-samsung-epic-4g-release-date-rumor/)

 :bawl: <--- me cause my discount is a few weeks away and this will probably sell out for months like the EVO
if you're in the same month as your renewal/contract expiration, they will renew you.  (pretty sure, not 100%).
the epic is really cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2010, 09:44:29 AM
Ya, Sprint is pretty cool about just giving you the full discount if you are close
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 07, 2010, 09:33:06 AM
YES!!!!   :pbj:


According to a few reliable sources it looks as if the Epic 4G will launch on August 11th, also other rumors suggest that Sprint stores will be opening early for the launch (8.00am).

http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/06/sprint-samsung-epic-4g-release-date-rumor/ (http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/08/06/sprint-samsung-epic-4g-release-date-rumor/)

 :bawl: <--- me cause my discount is a few weeks away and this will probably sell out for months like the EVO

This looks to not be happening.  However, I would LOVE for it to.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on August 09, 2010, 10:48:51 AM
It'll happen soon. Just get ready for it...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 09, 2010, 11:03:58 AM
OTA Froyo update happening right now!  :excited:

OK, I have this all updated on my EVO, what benefits should I be experiencing?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2010, 11:11:35 AM
OTA Froyo update happening right now!  :excited:

OK, I have this all updated on my EVO, what benefits should I be experiencing?  :dunno:

Voice dialing over Bluetooth.
Camera four-way rotation allows the camera icons to rotate with the camera.
Capability to share applications.
Display events and birthdays from Facebook on calendar.
Use camera LED as flashlight.
New user interface for the FM radio.
Add unknown users in Facebook as friends in Friend Stream.
Photo Gallery supports Facebook comments function.
Send contact as vCard using text message.
New preloaded widgets including calculator, FM radio, message list view, profile settings, and ringtone settings.
Camcorder can use camera flash so video can be shot at night or in low light.
Improved browser performance including a faster JavaScript engine and Flash 10x support improving the user's capability to view videos and available content associated with Web pages.
Numeric PIN and alphanumeric passwords to unlock screen.
Search widget and search bar able to switch to search in different types (Web, specific application, or all).
Adjustable alarm volume.
Android Market widget allows installation of applications on SD card.
Improved Android Market interface
The screen rotates in both directions now, previously it was just counterclockwise.
You can, at last, copy text from e-mails using the standard Gmail app. It's a bit fiddly, but what you do is open your e-mail, go to "menu," select "more," and there's an option to select text. Position the cursor where you want, and press and hold to copy to the clipboard.
It supports Hebrew font
The camcorder app now encodes video in H.264 not just MPEG4 or H.263.
When you hold the home icon you get eight active apps versus the previous six active apps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 09, 2010, 11:13:36 AM
The flash light is very bright.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2010, 11:14:31 AM
The flash light is very bright.

It's amazing.  I have a monster mag light at my house that my phone now pwns. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 09, 2010, 11:20:00 AM
The flash light is very bright.

It's amazing.  I have a monster mag light at my house that my phone now pwns. 

Does the "improved browser performance" only apply to the delivered browser or does it also apply to Dolphin...'cause I've just been using Dolphin.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2010, 11:23:29 AM
The flash light is very bright.

It's amazing.  I have a monster mag light at my house that my phone now pwns. 

Does the "improved browser performance" only apply to the delivered browser or does it also apply to Dolphin...'cause I've just been using Dolphin.

I think it's just improved flash integration which is not browser specific.  I've noticed that my apps seem to be "snappier" too but that may be placebo. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bakerman on August 11, 2010, 03:16:36 PM
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/11/online_dating_service_finds_iphone_owners_have_more_sex_partners.html

too bad for all you that got suckered into buying the EVO, like 4G is really what matters....   :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 11, 2010, 05:31:56 PM
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/08/11/online_dating_service_finds_iphone_owners_have_more_sex_partners.html

too bad for all you that got suckered into buying the EVO, like 4G is really what matters....   :lol: :lol:

Evo owners are sleeping with the 9's and 10's.  Iphone owners are sleeping with the 1-6's.  Blackberry owners get the 7's and 8's.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2010, 12:19:38 AM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 12, 2010, 08:12:28 AM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.
damn i forgot about that PI.  wasn't really a good PI but it was a PI.  sorry MIR for the webOS PI, glad you bounced back strong from it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on August 12, 2010, 09:14:15 AM
Samsung epic launches aug 31, can reserve as of tomorrow
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hillwalking03 on August 12, 2010, 09:24:29 AM
Samsung epic launches aug 31, can reserve as of tomorrow

Already reserved mine.  Use this link to reserve today 

https://sprint.timetrade.com/tc/ReservePhone.do?method=load (https://sprint.timetrade.com/tc/ReservePhone.do?method=load)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on August 12, 2010, 10:14:43 AM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.

FYI - Samsung Intercept Android is free right now if you don't want to waste money on stuff you don't really need.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2010, 10:26:03 AM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.

I first got the Pre, because I had been a long time Treo user and the Treo was dying and the Pre seemed like an easy transition combined with some cool new features.  Once I got used to the Pre I found that I did use it to access the internet more than I thought I would.  I also used the navigation a fair bit, and the travel apps.  Also, I ended up using the Pre as a tether for my PC when I was on the road in airports and stuff.

However, I got really tired of the shitty app selection and tiny screen on the Pre, and I really did want more convergence with media stuff on my phone (use it to watch movies, music, etc).  I have found it to be really reliable...the 4G is freaking fast as hell if you are in a coverage area.  All the same stuff that I used to rely on with my Pre works just as well on the EVO, but the "fun" stuff is way better....it still has the Sprint navie and all that.  I am finding that I am using it more and more for stuff that I wouldn't have done with my Pre...the app universe on Android is enormous.  I don't mind that it's a bigger phone to haul around, but that is something to think about.    I don't type much on it, mostly just quick responses to emails or texts, but the lack of physical keyboard is something to consider.....if that's a big deal for you then you may want to wait for that Samsung to launch.

All in all, I am really happy with it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
For EVO owners, here is an app that will play AVI and other movie files that the default player will not play. 

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3XX6PZKH
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Christer on August 12, 2010, 02:19:48 PM
Two new features announced today for 2.2 users.

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/08/just-speak-it-introducing-voice-actions.html
(additional voice command functions like sending texts and playing a music file)

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/08/working-title-instantly-zap-links-maps.html
(the official Chrome to Phone app for those who use the Chrome browser.)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2010, 02:45:13 PM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.

I first got the Pre, because I had been a long time Treo user and the Treo was dying and the Pre seemed like an easy transition combined with some cool new features.  Once I got used to the Pre I found that I did use it to access the internet more than I thought I would.  I also used the navigation a fair bit, and the travel apps.  Also, I ended up using the Pre as a tether for my PC when I was on the road in airports and stuff.

However, I got really tired of the shitty app selection and tiny screen on the Pre, and I really did want more convergence with media stuff on my phone (use it to watch movies, music, etc).  I have found it to be really reliable...the 4G is freaking fast as hell if you are in a coverage area.  All the same stuff that I used to rely on with my Pre works just as well on the EVO, but the "fun" stuff is way better....it still has the Sprint navie and all that.  I am finding that I am using it more and more for stuff that I wouldn't have done with my Pre...the app universe on Android is enormous.  I don't mind that it's a bigger phone to haul around, but that is something to think about.    I don't type much on it, mostly just quick responses to emails or texts, but the lack of physical keyboard is something to consider.....if that's a big deal for you then you may want to wait for that Samsung to launch.

All in all, I am really happy with it.

Thanks, I have had a Palm phone of some sorts for 5 years, the last non Palm I had was a Razr.  I was a bit hesitant to get the EVO because it was not a Palm, it doesn't have a dedicated keyboard, and the shitty extra $120 a year just to have it.  I am so sick of the garbage hardware for the Pre.  I have had my original Pre for over a year without even having to take it in to Palm, including one time when I dropped it 20 feet screen first onto concrete.  The constant freeze-ups really piss me off.  You and SD have convinced me that I will just have to get used to not having a keyboard and will have to tolerate the extra $10 a month.  Even though I don't think I'm eligible for the full refund (2 years :dunno:) I'm going to get the EVO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2010, 02:46:38 PM
You won't mind not having a keyboard imo.  Typing is really easy. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 12, 2010, 03:18:55 PM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.

I first got the Pre, because I had been a long time Treo user and the Treo was dying and the Pre seemed like an easy transition combined with some cool new features.  Once I got used to the Pre I found that I did use it to access the internet more than I thought I would.  I also used the navigation a fair bit, and the travel apps.  Also, I ended up using the Pre as a tether for my PC when I was on the road in airports and stuff.

However, I got really tired of the shitty app selection and tiny screen on the Pre, and I really did want more convergence with media stuff on my phone (use it to watch movies, music, etc).  I have found it to be really reliable...the 4G is freaking fast as hell if you are in a coverage area.  All the same stuff that I used to rely on with my Pre works just as well on the EVO, but the "fun" stuff is way better....it still has the Sprint navie and all that.  I am finding that I am using it more and more for stuff that I wouldn't have done with my Pre...the app universe on Android is enormous.  I don't mind that it's a bigger phone to haul around, but that is something to think about.    I don't type much on it, mostly just quick responses to emails or texts, but the lack of physical keyboard is something to consider.....if that's a big deal for you then you may want to wait for that Samsung to launch.

All in all, I am really happy with it.

Thanks, I have had a Palm phone of some sorts for 5 years, the last non Palm I had was a Razr.  I was a bit hesitant to get the EVO because it was not a Palm, it doesn't have a dedicated keyboard, and the shitty extra $120 a year just to have it.  I am so sick of the garbage hardware for the Pre.  I have had my original Pre for over a year without even having to take it in to Palm, including one time when I dropped it 20 feet screen first onto concrete.  The constant freeze-ups really piss me off.  You and SD have convinced me that I will just have to get used to not having a keyboard and will have to tolerate the extra $10 a month.  Even though I don't think I'm eligible for the full refund (2 years :dunno:) I'm going to get the EVO.
Are you on the Simply Everything plan? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2010, 03:20:34 PM
Quote from: steve dave had he typed this on his EVO
Yw wontmnd nut having a kybeard imo.  Tipeing s rally eazy  

:peek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2010, 03:30:41 PM
Quote from: steve dave had he typed this on his EVO
Yw wontmnd nut having a kybeard imo.  Tipeing s rally eazy  

:peek:

auto spell check  :gocho:  But, it will change all your cuss words to regular words until it learns them all and it'll look stupid  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 12, 2010, 04:17:30 PM
Quote from: steve dave had he typed this on his EVO
Yw wontmnd nut having a kybeard imo.  Tipeing s rally eazy  

:peek:

auto spell check  :gocho:  But, it will change all your cuss words to regular words until it learns them all and it'll look stupid  :frown:

First thing I did was turn that word prediction crap off.  I hated it.  Just plain old typing for me, thank you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2010, 06:55:30 PM
Quote from: steve dave had he typed this on his EVO
Yw wontmnd nut having a kybeard imo.  Tipeing s rally eazy  

:peek:

auto spell check  :gocho:  But, it will change all your cuss words to regular words until it learns them all and it'll look stupid  :frown:

First thing I did was turn that word prediction crap off.  I hated it.  Just plain old typing for me, thank you.

well, that explains a lot of your texts to me I guess
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on August 12, 2010, 09:07:05 PM
FWIW.  I got the EVO and hated it.  Couldn't type on it, the battery life sucked compared to my BB.  I took it back and went back to my BB.  The people at the store gave me some crap but finally just accepted that I didn't like the phone.  Then the hate for my BB came back.  Constant track ball problems, no apps worth a damn etc.  My wife insisted that I go back to the EVO and this time around I love the damn thing.  I can type on it.  I figured out how to make the battery last longer by turning off WiFi & 4g & for some reason typing is even easier for me now.  The phone is great.  I bought in and I love it.  Give me another cup of kool aide I guess.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 12, 2010, 09:40:13 PM
it's a big change from a BB, i have a tour right now and when i do switch it will be an adjustment.  but i'm looking forward to it b/c i hate being so connected to work like i am with my bb
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 12, 2010, 10:28:05 PM
Thanks, I have had a Palm phone of some sorts for 5 years, the last non Palm I had was a Razr.  I was a bit hesitant to get the EVO because it was not a Palm, it doesn't have a dedicated keyboard, and the shitty extra $120 a year just to have it.  I am so sick of the garbage hardware for the Pre.  I have had my original Pre for over a year without even having to take it in to Palm, including one time when I dropped it 20 feet screen first onto concrete.  The constant freeze-ups really piss me off.  You and SD have convinced me that I will just have to get used to not having a keyboard and will have to tolerate the extra $10 a month.  Even though I don't think I'm eligible for the full refund (2 years :dunno:) I'm going to get the EVO.

You could wait for the Epic as well.  I am willing to bet that the epic is better than he EVO.  Unless you REALLY REALLY want a bigger screen (and a kick-stand)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2010, 10:48:50 PM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.

I first got the Pre, because I had been a long time Treo user and the Treo was dying and the Pre seemed like an easy transition combined with some cool new features.  Once I got used to the Pre I found that I did use it to access the internet more than I thought I would.  I also used the navigation a fair bit, and the travel apps.  Also, I ended up using the Pre as a tether for my PC when I was on the road in airports and stuff.

However, I got really tired of the shitty app selection and tiny screen on the Pre, and I really did want more convergence with media stuff on my phone (use it to watch movies, music, etc).  I have found it to be really reliable...the 4G is freaking fast as hell if you are in a coverage area.  All the same stuff that I used to rely on with my Pre works just as well on the EVO, but the "fun" stuff is way better....it still has the Sprint navie and all that.  I am finding that I am using it more and more for stuff that I wouldn't have done with my Pre...the app universe on Android is enormous.  I don't mind that it's a bigger phone to haul around, but that is something to think about.    I don't type much on it, mostly just quick responses to emails or texts, but the lack of physical keyboard is something to consider.....if that's a big deal for you then you may want to wait for that Samsung to launch.

All in all, I am really happy with it.

Thanks, I have had a Palm phone of some sorts for 5 years, the last non Palm I had was a Razr.  I was a bit hesitant to get the EVO because it was not a Palm, it doesn't have a dedicated keyboard, and the shitty extra $120 a year just to have it.  I am so sick of the garbage hardware for the Pre.  I have had my original Pre for over a year without even having to take it in to Palm, including one time when I dropped it 20 feet screen first onto concrete.  The constant freeze-ups really piss me off.  You and SD have convinced me that I will just have to get used to not having a keyboard and will have to tolerate the extra $10 a month.  Even though I don't think I'm eligible for the full refund (2 years :dunno:) I'm going to get the EVO.
Are you on the Simply Everything plan? 

Yep and I use the crap out of it.  Last month I had over 10,000 texts and my data usage was over 2.6 million
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2010, 10:59:30 PM
Thanks, I have had a Palm phone of some sorts for 5 years, the last non Palm I had was a Razr.  I was a bit hesitant to get the EVO because it was not a Palm, it doesn't have a dedicated keyboard, and the shitty extra $120 a year just to have it.  I am so sick of the garbage hardware for the Pre.  I have had my original Pre for over a year without even having to take it in to Palm, including one time when I dropped it 20 feet screen first onto concrete.  The constant freeze-ups really piss me off.  You and SD have convinced me that I will just have to get used to not having a keyboard and will have to tolerate the extra $10 a month.  Even though I don't think I'm eligible for the full refund (2 years :dunno:) I'm going to get the EVO.

You could wait for the Epic as well.  I am willing to bet that the epic is better than he EVO.  Unless you REALLY REALLY want a bigger screen (and a kick-stand)

After my Pre experience I will no longer be getting a phone at launch and I really don't want to wait for the Epic, it looks pretty tempting but I will no longer buy a phone without talking to someone who has had the phone for an extended period of time.  I'm also thrilled that I found out that I am eligible for the full rebate after having the Pre for just over a year, meanwhile my wife has the shitty Kitana (trim like phone) and she has to wait the entire two years for her full rebate.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2010, 11:05:21 PM
meanwhile my wife has the shitty Kitana (trim like phone)

:love:

Me and JW are totally talking old-school cell phones with her Saturday night.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2010, 07:13:02 AM
Have been scared to post in this thread since 'clams PIed the crap out of me.

Pete, how do you feel about the EVO right now compared to the Pre?  How reliable is it?  How practical is it?  I went to Sprint today and the salesman had horrible breath and didn't know what the hell he was talking about.  I had my Pre in my hand while looking at the EVO and the dipshit kept comparing Android to Windows Mobile.  I need a comparo from someone who has had both.

I first got the Pre, because I had been a long time Treo user and the Treo was dying and the Pre seemed like an easy transition combined with some cool new features.  Once I got used to the Pre I found that I did use it to access the internet more than I thought I would.  I also used the navigation a fair bit, and the travel apps.  Also, I ended up using the Pre as a tether for my PC when I was on the road in airports and stuff.

However, I got really tired of the shitty app selection and tiny screen on the Pre, and I really did want more convergence with media stuff on my phone (use it to watch movies, music, etc).  I have found it to be really reliable...the 4G is freaking fast as hell if you are in a coverage area.  All the same stuff that I used to rely on with my Pre works just as well on the EVO, but the "fun" stuff is way better....it still has the Sprint navie and all that.  I am finding that I am using it more and more for stuff that I wouldn't have done with my Pre...the app universe on Android is enormous.  I don't mind that it's a bigger phone to haul around, but that is something to think about.    I don't type much on it, mostly just quick responses to emails or texts, but the lack of physical keyboard is something to consider.....if that's a big deal for you then you may want to wait for that Samsung to launch.

All in all, I am really happy with it.

Thanks, I have had a Palm phone of some sorts for 5 years, the last non Palm I had was a Razr.  I was a bit hesitant to get the EVO because it was not a Palm, it doesn't have a dedicated keyboard, and the shitty extra $120 a year just to have it.  I am so sick of the garbage hardware for the Pre.  I have had my original Pre for over a year without even having to take it in to Palm, including one time when I dropped it 20 feet screen first onto concrete.  The constant freeze-ups really piss me off.  You and SD have convinced me that I will just have to get used to not having a keyboard and will have to tolerate the extra $10 a month.  Even though I don't think I'm eligible for the full refund (2 years :dunno:) I'm going to get the EVO.
Are you on the Simply Everything plan? 

Yep and I use the crap out of it.  Last month I had over 10,000 texts and my data usage was over 2.6 million
then you should be classified as a "premier" customer and are allowed yearly upgrades as opposed to having to wait 2 years.  everyone on a plan > $99 is.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on August 13, 2010, 07:14:35 AM
I've got a full rebate coming up in November (sprint).  What should I get?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2010, 08:05:15 AM
I've got a full rebate coming up in November (sprint).  What should I get?

EVO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 13, 2010, 08:09:36 AM
<--- will be upgrading to the evo from the pre next week.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ksuwizard on August 13, 2010, 08:53:44 AM
I've got a full rebate coming up in November (sprint).  What should I get?

EVO


I'd get the new Samsung Epic 4G phone.  If I had Sprint at least.  New iPhone 4 tonight for me after work.  iOS 4 is just way to slow on my old 3G...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on August 13, 2010, 10:25:57 AM
The Epic > Evo. But both > your mom
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on August 13, 2010, 02:15:53 PM
droid x vs droid 2:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/reviews/motorola-droid-x-droid-2-comparison?click=pm_latest
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 13, 2010, 06:05:57 PM
I've got a full rebate coming up in November (sprint).  What should I get?

EVO

Or you can wait and see by that time you will know if the Epic is any good or not.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 13, 2010, 06:10:39 PM
<--- will be upgrading to the evo from the pre next week.

All of the Sprint stores here are out of them and the online store is also out.  Rumblings that Rock Road may be getting a shipment Monday.  Dude said a shipment = 11 EVOs.

Phone besties again  :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 13, 2010, 06:25:34 PM
<--- will be upgrading to the evo from the pre next week.

All of the Sprint stores here are out of them and the online store is also out.  Rumblings that Rock Road may be getting a shipment Monday.  Dude said a shipment = 11 EVOs.

Phone besties again  :cheers:
You sneaky SOB when did you upgrade? Is the Evo that much better?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 13, 2010, 06:45:38 PM
<--- will be upgrading to the evo from the pre next week.

All of the Sprint stores here are out of them and the online store is also out.  Rumblings that Rock Road may be getting a shipment Monday.  Dude said a shipment = 11 EVOs.

Phone besties again  :cheers:
You sneaky SOB when did you upgrade? Is the Evo that much better?

Did you read Pete's & SDs summary?  Essentially the only things that the Pre has on the EVO is the keyboard and the not having to add $10/month for 4G that we don't even have yet.  I went shopping yesterday but like I said they're out until Monday (maybe) & the online store is out.  Best Buy has them but I'm not sure I want to get one from there, not sure why.  I'll still have the old beater tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on August 13, 2010, 11:59:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qYC8FSYys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qYC8FSYys)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2010, 09:56:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qYC8FSYys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qYC8FSYys)
:surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 14, 2010, 09:59:47 AM
MIR, you really should wait until the Epic comes out.  I mean it's only a little over 2 weeks.  But I guess you could always return your EVO within 30 days if you decide to switch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on August 14, 2010, 10:19:57 AM
Yeah, Galaxy S phones seem fast
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 14, 2010, 12:24:25 PM
MIR, you really should wait until the Epic comes out.  I mean it's only a little over 2 weeks.  But I guess you could always return your EVO within 30 days if you decide to switch.

I'll have to see if the Epic will have sling mobile at launch.  I had been using sling mobile for 2 years before I got the Pre and I have really missed it.  I haven't gotten much use out of my slingbox the last year because I don't use my laptop much anymore.  I won't even consider getting a phone without sling mobile.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 14, 2010, 05:56:37 PM
MIR, you really should wait until the Epic comes out.  I mean it's only a little over 2 weeks.  But I guess you could always return your EVO within 30 days if you decide to switch.

I'll have to see if the Epic will have sling mobile at launch.  I had been using sling mobile for 2 years before I got the Pre and I have really missed it.  I haven't gotten much use out of my slingbox the last year because I don't use my laptop much anymore.  I won't even consider getting a phone without sling mobile.

I'm pretty sure it will because my roommate's Captivate does and they run the same OS.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on August 15, 2010, 11:04:18 AM
Any thoughts on the new BB Torch?

(<---limited to BB bc of work :frown: )
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 15, 2010, 12:07:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qYC8FSYys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86qYC8FSYys)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erO76ekCbgc
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 15, 2010, 02:17:40 PM
MIR, you really should wait until the Epic comes out.  I mean it's only a little over 2 weeks.  But I guess you could always return your EVO within 30 days if you decide to switch.

I'll have to see if the Epic will have sling mobile at launch.  I had been using sling mobile for 2 years before I got the Pre and I have really missed it.  I haven't gotten much use out of my slingbox the last year because I don't use my laptop much anymore.  I won't even consider getting a phone without sling mobile.

I don't know if the Epic will have it or not, but the EVO does...but I haven't tried it.  I am likely getting a Slingbox this winter when basketball starts.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 15, 2010, 02:28:21 PM
I have evo too and really like it. bsac is apparently buying all the mods evos. It's freakin evo trees as far as the eye can see in modtown and bsac is johnny appleseed but with evo seeds. Bsac Evoseed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2010, 08:27:41 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/epic-4g-review/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 16, 2010, 08:54:07 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/epic-4g-review/


Quote
and making things even more interesting is the fact that Sprint's first WiMAX handset -- HTC's EVO 4G  -- is simply one of the best phones we've ever reviewed. In other words, yeah, you could say that the Epic's got a lot to live up to. Is it up to the task? Let's find out.

Quote
the EVO is also on that short list for us -- and the better camera, bigger screen, and $50 savings versus the Epic still make it our winner in this 4G shootout, though only by the thinnest of margins. Needless to say, if you need a physical keyboard and you're looking for the one of the most musclebound Android phones money can buy, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Can't go wrong here, boys.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2010, 09:35:26 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2010, 09:39:21 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/

The sprint site says it's not compatible on my phone.  Found out that this is because I opened the link with the Dolphin browser.  Open it using the default browser and it will download. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 16, 2010, 09:41:10 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/

 :curse:

Quote
Thank you for your interest in Sprint Football Live.  Unfortunately, Sprint Football Live is not available yet for your device.  Check out other great football content here
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 16, 2010, 09:41:48 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/

The sprint site says it's not compatible on my phone.  Found out that this is because I opened the link with the Dolphin browser.  Open it using the default browser and it will download. 

 :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 16, 2010, 09:47:13 AM
I need a couple people who will be paking at upcoming football games to get a droid 2 and droid x on verizon so I can play with those along with _FAN's incredible and figure out which one I can tolerate lugging around.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 16, 2010, 09:47:19 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/

The sprint site says it's not compatible on my phone.  Found out that this is because I opened the link with the Dolphin browser.  Open it using the default browser and it will download. 

OK, this SB is stuck on Dolphin.  How do I force my delivered browser?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2010, 09:49:20 AM

sounds like you guys are flogging your dolphins.  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 16, 2010, 09:53:26 AM

sounds like you guys are flogging your dolphins.  :lol:

I figured it out.  No more flogging.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 16, 2010, 09:58:51 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/

The sprint site says it's not compatible on my phone.  Found out that this is because I opened the link with the Dolphin browser.  Open it using the default browser and it will download. 

IMPORTANT TIP ABOUT SPRINT FOOTBALL LIVE!

You must completely shut off wifi AND 4G in order to get Football Live to activate.  You can only use it over 3G, so you have to force your phone to use 3G to connect.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2010, 10:01:21 AM
http://phandroid.com/2010/08/16/sprint-football-live-update-adds-college-game-streaming/

The sprint site says it's not compatible on my phone.  Found out that this is because I opened the link with the Dolphin browser.  Open it using the default browser and it will download. 

IMPORTANT TIP ABOUT SPRINT FOOTBALL LIVE!

You must completely shut off wifi AND 4G in order to get Football Live to activate.  You can only use it over 3G, so you have to force your phone to use 3G to connect.

Great work Sprint.  The roll out of this polished son of a bitch could not be going more smoothly. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2010, 10:01:54 AM
thanks for the tip, pro dolphin flogger.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on August 17, 2010, 10:34:32 AM
just gpt a rouchscreeen. ugh. how long is rhw leaenomg cirve¿
?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 17, 2010, 12:30:58 PM
just gpt a rouchscreeen. ugh. how long is rhw leaenomg cirve¿
?


swype
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 17, 2010, 12:34:02 PM
just gpt a rouchscreeen. ugh. how long is rhw leaenomg cirve¿
?


swype

Closed beta.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 17, 2010, 12:38:00 PM
just gpt a rouchscreeen. ugh. how long is rhw leaenomg cirve¿
?


What kind of phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 17, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
just gpt a rouchscreeen. ugh. how long is rhw leaenomg cirve¿
?


swype

Closed beta.

I haven't used this one, but it looks very similar to swype from the videos.  Currently available and free from what I can tell.

http://www.shapewriter.com/software.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 17, 2010, 01:43:12 PM
LOL @ you dumbasses thinking chum got a new phone :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 17, 2010, 02:55:56 PM
For you EVO users, just figured out something interesting...

I just noticed that when I was tethering my PC to my EVO using PdaNet, and I receive a text message, a SMS window will pop on my PC....you can do all your texting from a PdaNet SMS window on your PC.  Cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2010, 03:13:49 PM
For you EVO users, just figured out something interesting...

I just noticed that when I was tethering my PC to my EVO using PdaNet, and I receive a text message, a SMS window will pop on my PC....you can do all your texting from a PdaNet SMS window on your PC.  Cool.

Yeah, I'll take this one fellas.  Pete, from all of us who don't live in 4G areas, here's a little something we got you:


LINK TO YOUR GIFT! (http://www.dimebagnyc.com/utt/media/1/20081207-christ-middle-finger.jpg)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 18, 2010, 12:37:30 PM
For you EVO users, just figured out something interesting...

I just noticed that when I was tethering my PC to my EVO using PdaNet, and I receive a text message, a SMS window will pop on my PC....you can do all your texting from a PdaNet SMS window on your PC.  Cool.

So other places I've looked show that tethering using PDANet is actually a little slower compared to tethering using the native app.  So why use PDANet?

Also, since you're on an Android phone, you might as well just use Google Voice, so you can text "from your phone" from any web browser anywhere, get transcriptions of voice mail messages sent to you, etc.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 18, 2010, 12:52:15 PM
For you EVO users, just figured out something interesting...

I just noticed that when I was tethering my PC to my EVO using PdaNet, and I receive a text message, a SMS window will pop on my PC....you can do all your texting from a PdaNet SMS window on your PC.  Cool.

So other places I've looked show that tethering using PDANet is actually a little slower compared to tethering using the native app.  So why use PDANet?

Also, since you're on an Android phone, you might as well just use Google Voice, so you can text "from your phone" from any web browser anywhere, get transcriptions of voice mail messages sent to you, etc.

Good feedback on both items...I haven't even tried the native app.  I didn't know about it. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 18, 2010, 12:52:33 PM
For you EVO users, just figured out something interesting...

I just noticed that when I was tethering my PC to my EVO using PdaNet, and I receive a text message, a SMS window will pop on my PC....you can do all your texting from a PdaNet SMS window on your PC.  Cool.

Yeah, I'll take this one fellas.  Pete, from all of us who don't live in 4G areas, here's a little something we got you:


LINK TO YOUR GIFT! (http://www.dimebagnyc.com/utt/media/1/20081207-christ-middle-finger.jpg)



 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 18, 2010, 01:03:44 PM
Apt picture SD, because, Jesus Christ, 4G is sweet.

<- One more GOEVO user.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on August 19, 2010, 10:44:28 AM
How in the hell do I Skype on my EVO?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2010, 10:52:09 AM
Interesting read for android owners-

http://androidboss.com/android-and-task-killers-dont/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on August 19, 2010, 12:29:33 PM
Interesting read for android owners-

http://androidboss.com/android-and-task-killers-dont/


I had read someting similar to this during my short hiatus back to my BB.  The second go round with my EVO I haven't used a task killer and have had no problems.  Now if I could just figure out how to Skype before my upcoming trip!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
You used to be able to skype using Fring but they disabled it because all the iphone tards crippled it.  The only thing I know to do now is to use Fring or Qik to talk to other Evo owners.  mrs. dave also has an EVO so we just do that for phonsexx0rs :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 19, 2010, 01:23:23 PM
Yeah, don't use task-killers, and you can't do video chat with anyone that doesn't have an EVO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2010, 01:41:02 PM
Yeah, don't use task-killers, and you can't do video chat with anyone that doesn't have an EVO.

I believe that Qik is the restriction, not an EVO.  Qik to Qik, not EVO to EVO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 19, 2010, 01:50:02 PM
Yeah, don't use task-killers, and you can't do video chat with anyone that doesn't have an EVO.

I believe that Qik is the restriction, not an EVO.  Qik to Qik, not EVO to EVO.

Yeah, you're right.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 19, 2010, 09:29:52 PM
I'm very confused about the whole don't use task killers situation.  My roommate who has the captivate uses one and it doesn't seem to be messing up his phone.  His phone will start to run slow and he goes to the task manager and it shows like 10-15 apps running.  So he kills them and his phone runs faster.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on August 21, 2010, 04:38:34 PM
Just put my dirty mitts on an epic. Light 'n sexy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 21, 2010, 05:18:42 PM
I'm very confused about the whole don't use task killers situation.  My roommate who has the captivate uses one and it doesn't seem to be messing up his phone.  His phone will start to run slow and he goes to the task manager and it shows like 10-15 apps running.  So he kills them and his phone runs faster.

Basically, the only reason you might need a task killer is if you have downloaded a poorly programmed app.  Which happens, which is why I have a task killer on my phone, I just don't use it very often (like, never).

If you start indiscriminately killing apps, you can cause other kinds of performance issues.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 21, 2010, 06:23:19 PM
Just put my dirty mitts on an epic. Light 'n sexy

How'd you pull that off?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on August 21, 2010, 07:25:14 PM
 store across from OP mall had one in the back for training or whatev
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on August 21, 2010, 08:04:31 PM
I'm looking at axing my contract with ATT and getting a new phone on a new network.  Here's my question for the experts, if I hopped over to Sprint and grabbed the EVO 4, am I just going to be pissed when a new awesome phone comes out in a month or so?  I mean, I know there will be a new phone that might be slightly better, but are we on the verge of some big ass-kicker phone showing up any time soon?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on August 21, 2010, 09:44:31 PM
I'm looking at axing my contract with ATT and getting a new phone on a new network.  Here's my question for the experts, if I hopped over to Sprint and grabbed the EVO 4, am I just going to be pissed when a new awesome phone comes out in a month or so?  I mean, I know there will be a new phone that might be slightly better, but are we on the verge of some big ass-kicker phone showing up any time soon?

Probably not until like January.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 21, 2010, 10:14:14 PM
I'm looking at axing my contract with ATT and getting a new phone on a new network.  Here's my question for the experts, if I hopped over to Sprint and grabbed the EVO 4, am I just going to be pissed when a new awesome phone comes out in a month or so?  I mean, I know there will be a new phone that might be slightly better, but are we on the verge of some big ass-kicker phone showing up any time soon?

Who cares about potential phones, AT&T is overpriced and shitty.  Sprint has the best plans.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on August 21, 2010, 10:38:58 PM
I'm looking at axing my contract with ATT and getting a new phone on a new network.  Here's my question for the experts, if I hopped over to Sprint and grabbed the EVO 4, am I just going to be pissed when a new awesome phone comes out in a month or so?  I mean, I know there will be a new phone that might be slightly better, but are we on the verge of some big ass-kicker phone showing up any time soon?

Who cares about potential phones, AT&T is overpriced and shitty.  Sprint has the best plans.

Completely agree.  Thats why I've already decided that I'm leaving, just dont know where I'm going yet (though probably Sprint).  If nothing big is out til Jan, I'll make the jump nowish.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 22, 2010, 11:18:38 AM
I'm looking at axing my contract with ATT and getting a new phone on a new network.  Here's my question for the experts, if I hopped over to Sprint and grabbed the EVO 4, am I just going to be pissed when a new awesome phone comes out in a month or so?  I mean, I know there will be a new phone that might be slightly better, but are we on the verge of some big ass-kicker phone showing up any time soon?

The thing about sprint is, that if you are on an everything plan (which if you get any smart phone you should have), you get a full upgrade every year, rather than every 2 years, so you don't have to worry too much about a new bad ass phone coming out and you not being able to get it.  Plus if you get the EVO or the EPIC, although a better phone may come out, it won't be good enough to make your phone seem outdated.
Title: Droid users
Post by: RonLongshaft on August 23, 2010, 09:35:24 PM
when is goEMAW gonna get an app.

also on the driod is there anyway you can have your contacts come up with only your phone contacts, it brings up my phone contacts and all my facebook contacts.  I was completely wasted this weekend and called a chick that i haven't talked to in probably 15 years and left her a 3 min voicemail of a convo between me and friends.

what is a good free ringtone app? they all sucks!  Is there anyway to take music from my puter and make it a ringtone? all i can do is play it on the player.

I suck at technology
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: kazzu on August 24, 2010, 02:17:55 AM
On my Droid, I just long-press down on a song and it gives me the option to put it as a ringtone.  :users:
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: Pexikan on August 24, 2010, 04:21:59 AM
Not having Facebook to begin with helps.  I'd rather keep my personal life personal.
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: kso_FAN on August 24, 2010, 06:48:11 AM
ringdroid app lets you cut audio files and make them into ringtones.
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: dmartin on August 24, 2010, 09:03:12 AM
when is goEMAW gonna get an app.

also on the driod is there anyway you can have your contacts come up with only your phone contacts, it brings up my phone contacts and all my facebook contacts.  I was completely wasted this weekend and called a chick that i haven't talked to in probably 15 years and left her a 3 min voicemail of a convo between me and friends.

what is a good free ringtone app? they all sucks!  Is there anyway to take music from my puter and make it a ringtone? all i can do is play it on the player.

I suck at technology

at the top of your contact list, it will say Contacts: A-Z
below that it should say Contacts: All Contacts   if so, tap there and select Google, and you'll only see your backed up google contacts.

and ringdroid is great for making and assigning ring tones.
Title: Droid Phone and cats
Post by: Lynch on August 24, 2010, 09:48:16 AM
What stations stream K-State sports in a droid friendly format that I could listen to on my phone?

810whb didn't work for me.
Title: Re: Droid Phone and cats
Post by: kso_FAN on August 24, 2010, 09:52:54 AM
I haven't tried it, but I assume you should be able to use the free streaming from kstatesports.com.  Not an app, but I'm sure you can pull up the regular site and use it.
Title: Re: Droid Phone and cats
Post by: Lynch on August 24, 2010, 09:55:34 AM
I haven't tried it, but I assume you should be able to use the free streaming from kstatesports.com.  Not an app, but I'm sure you can pull up the regular site and use it.

I'll try that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 24, 2010, 10:12:03 AM
another solution would be to delete a chick's number if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:
Title: Re: Droid Phone and cats
Post by: SleepFighter on August 24, 2010, 10:39:36 AM
I haven't tried it, but I assume you should be able to use the free streaming from kstatesports.com.  Not an app, but I'm sure you can pull up the regular site and use it.

If you're looking for actual games, the only thing that worked for me last year was to get WunderRadio and then listen to 91.9.
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: RonLongshaft on August 24, 2010, 11:51:47 AM
when is goEMAW gonna get an app.

also on the driod is there anyway you can have your contacts come up with only your phone contacts, it brings up my phone contacts and all my facebook contacts.  I was completely wasted this weekend and called a chick that i haven't talked to in probably 15 years and left her a 3 min voicemail of a convo between me and friends.

what is a good free ringtone app? they all sucks!  Is there anyway to take music from my puter and make it a ringtone? all i can do is play it on the player.

I suck at technology

at the top of your contact list, it will say Contacts: A-Z
below that it should say Contacts: All Contacts   if so, tap there and select Google, and you'll only see your backed up google contacts.

and ringdroid is great for making and assigning ring tones.

i figured that out but the next time i open it its back to the full list of contacts

another solution would be to delete a chick's number if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:

its a facebook contact and for some dumbshitty reason it added all my facebook contacts into my orginal phone contacts..
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 24, 2010, 11:53:16 AM
when is goEMAW gonna get an app.

also on the driod is there anyway you can have your contacts come up with only your phone contacts, it brings up my phone contacts and all my facebook contacts.  I was completely wasted this weekend and called a chick that i haven't talked to in probably 15 years and left her a 3 min voicemail of a convo between me and friends.

what is a good free ringtone app? they all sucks!  Is there anyway to take music from my puter and make it a ringtone? all i can do is play it on the player.

I suck at technology

at the top of your contact list, it will say Contacts: A-Z
below that it should say Contacts: All Contacts   if so, tap there and select Google, and you'll only see your backed up google contacts.

and ringdroid is great for making and assigning ring tones.

i figured that out but the next time i open it its back to the full list of contacts

another solution would be to delete a chick's number if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:

its a facebook contact and for some dumbshitty reason it added all my facebook contacts into my orginal phone contacts..

another solution would be to defriend a chick if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 24, 2010, 12:49:14 PM
another solution would be to delete a chick's number if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:

its a facebook contact and for some dumbshitty reason it added all my facebook contacts into my orginal phone contacts..

did facebook begin a new feature of adding peoples phone numbers into their profiles?  the answer is no, they rough ridin' didn't.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on August 24, 2010, 01:53:58 PM
another solution would be to delete a chick's number if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:

its a facebook contact and for some dumbshitty reason it added all my facebook contacts into my orginal phone contacts..

did facebook begin a new feature of adding peoples phone numbers into their profiles?  the answer is no, they fracking didn't.

people can add their phone numbers into their facebook profiles, and if so, the phone will pull that contact into the "phone contact" list.

back to ronlongshaft:  forgot to mention that the idea I posted only works on the actual contact list. when you go into contacts from the dialer, everyone with a phone number (either that you put in, or that has their number on their facebook profile) is there.

one way to avoid this is to remove facebook from your "my accounts" and then just use the facebook app. but even this doesn't work perfectly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 24, 2010, 01:57:58 PM
another solution would be to delete a chick's number if you haven't talked to them in 15 yrs, dunno maybe dumb idea though :dunno:

its a facebook contact and for some dumbshitty reason it added all my facebook contacts into my orginal phone contacts..

did facebook begin a new feature of adding peoples phone numbers into their profiles?  the answer is no, they fracking didn't.

people can add their phone numbers into their facebook profiles, and if so, the phone will pull that contact into the "phone contact" list.

back to ronlongshaft:  forgot to mention that the idea I posted only works on the actual contact list. when you go into contacts from the dialer, everyone with a phone number (either that you put in, or that has their number on their facebook profile) is there.

one way to avoid this is to remove facebook from your "my accounts" and then just use the facebook app. but even this doesn't work perfectly.
then rusty's suggesto is probably best.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on August 24, 2010, 03:51:52 PM
there's an app for deleting contacts if you need it.  this isn't rough ridin' apple we're talking about.  you can set things up how you want them to be.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ksuwizard on August 24, 2010, 04:28:00 PM
Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) on ATT with new or upgrade contract for a penny ($0.01) at Amazon.  Get em while they're hot!

http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-Captivate-Android-Phone-AT/dp/B003TLMQG8?tag=gmgamzn-20
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 24, 2010, 09:19:04 PM
Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) on ATT with new or upgrade contract for a penny ($0.01) at Amazon.  Get em while they're hot!

http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-Captivate-Android-Phone-AT/dp/B003TLMQG8?tag=gmgamzn-20

$99 for an upgrade with an individual account, $149 for an upgrade with a family plan.  the $0.01 is for new customers only.
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: KSU_foo on August 24, 2010, 10:37:46 PM
when is goEMAW gonna get an app.

also on the driod is there anyway you can have your contacts come up with only your phone contacts, it brings up my phone contacts and all my facebook contacts.  I was completely wasted this weekend and called a chick that i haven't talked to in probably 15 years and left her a 3 min voicemail of a convo between me and friends.

what is a good free ringtone app? they all sucks!  Is there anyway to take music from my puter and make it a ringtone? all i can do is play it on the player.

I suck at technology

myxer.com is a good website to create ringtones from your computer.
Title: Re: Droid users
Post by: dmartin on August 25, 2010, 08:08:56 AM
when is goEMAW gonna get an app.

also on the driod is there anyway you can have your contacts come up with only your phone contacts, it brings up my phone contacts and all my facebook contacts.  I was completely wasted this weekend and called a chick that i haven't talked to in probably 15 years and left her a 3 min voicemail of a convo between me and friends.

what is a good free ringtone app? they all sucks!  Is there anyway to take music from my puter and make it a ringtone? all i can do is play it on the player.

I suck at technology

myxer.com is a good website to create ringtones from your computer.

what is this, 2001?  who still makes ring tones from their computer? unless you're sporting a razr or something.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 25, 2010, 08:23:32 AM
Trim's gonna beat your ass making fun of his phone like that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2010, 08:30:50 AM
Trim's gonna beat your ass making fun of his phone like that.

I don't hear those haterz.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on August 25, 2010, 09:00:23 AM
Trim's gonna beat your ass making fun of his phone like that.

I don't hear those haterz.  :gocho:


haterz gotta hate
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 26, 2010, 01:45:04 PM
Guess who is walking around with a 4 cubic foot EVO in their pocket now :peek:

Early reviews are it's okay, I'm sure it will get better when I have it longer.  I have only had it for about 20 hours.

Biggest issues
1. Battery power- my phone has been off of the charger for 5 hours and the battery is less than 10%.  It said my phone usage has accounted for 1/3 of the drained battery, I have spent about 25 minutes on the phone, not good.  I should also point out that I turned the phone completely off for an hour while I was in a meeting.  Hopefully after the battery runs completly down and gets a good charge the battery will function better.  If not, holy crap.

2.  No swype, the beta is up, I'm quite upset with this although I have been alright with the keyboard, and the voice to type thing is working pretty well considering that I am still getting used to it.

3. My Google voice isn't working. I think I am going to uninstall it and try again.

4.  Doesn't appear that it can multi-task like the Pre' I had gotten acustomed to that.

It looks good, the apps are great, I can use my slng box and I am using my slingbox & I'm using the classic, didn't have to upgrade to the AV or the Pro like it says you have to.  Happy I got it, will be even happier when I learn how to use Android
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 26, 2010, 01:48:57 PM
Android doesn't multitask the same way that webOS does- read the App Killer link I posted a page or two back.

That battery life doesn't seem right.  Did you get the battery life paperwork with the device at the Sprint Store?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: train on August 26, 2010, 01:53:00 PM
android is the best, but for some strange reason my bold and its brand-new-but-3-year-old-technology keeps sucking me back in :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 26, 2010, 02:36:35 PM
An app that I have found that is useful for conserving some battery life is Juice Defender.  The free version (which is what my cheap ass has) more or less shuts down the data radios when the screen is off.  You can set it so that it will turn itself on periodically to go look for emails and whatnot, also you can white list apps like Pandora so your music keeps playing while your phone is locked.  Obviously if you get a bunch of time-critical email this isn't so hot, but it seems to extend my stand-by time by about 50% or so.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 26, 2010, 02:40:12 PM
You could get an extended battery.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 26, 2010, 03:04:45 PM

Android doesn't multitask the same way that webOS does- read the App Killer link I posted a page or two back.

That battery life doesn't seem right.  Did you get the battery life paperwork with the device at the Sprint Store?

I'm going to say no since I don't know what you're talking about.  The salesman was a dildo said many stupid things.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 26, 2010, 03:10:11 PM
can not get mine until Sep 1. Will have to have SD give us his list of must have apps @ MOAP.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 26, 2010, 03:19:39 PM
Here's what's on my phone's front pages (a lot of these will come with your phone)

google calendar
gmail
facebook
twitter
weather channel
td ameritrade
NPR news
scorecenter (ESPN app for news/scores)
sprint TV
sprint football
engadget
dolphinHD browser (best web browser)
rockplayer (plays avi files and other formats that the stock player won't)
google earth
google navigation (nav, places, maps)
google listen (podcast thing)
pandora
google sky (awesome)
amazon app (good for taking a picture of a book or scanning a barcode and it taking you to the books page on amazon for reviews and pricing)
google goggles (takes a picture of stuff and searches for it on the internet)
shopper (scans barcodes and takes photos of products and checks google shopper for prices and reviews)
shop savvy (scans barcodes and checks the internet for prices.  basically the same as shopper)
shazam (tells you what song is playing around you)
epicurious (recipes, shopping lists, etc.)
kayak (travel booking)
tripadvisor (travel stuff)
chrometophone (share stuff between your browser and phone)
qik (evo to evo video calls)
bonsai blast (game)
air control (game)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on August 26, 2010, 03:24:18 PM
http://blog.netflix.com/2010/08/netflix-now-available-on-your-iphone.html

:dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: train on August 26, 2010, 04:19:27 PM
http://blog.netflix.com/2010/08/netflix-now-available-on-your-iphone.html

:dunno:

that's great.
android netflix app coming soon
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 26, 2010, 07:56:55 PM
This thing is awesome for NES Emulators and such.

http://sites.google.com/site/gamegripper/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 26, 2010, 11:42:44 PM
TuneSync allows you to sync ITunes with your phone.  Great but slow.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 07:13:52 AM
Here's what's on my phone's front pages (a lot of these will come with your phone)

google calendar
gmail
facebook
twitter
weather channel
td ameritrade
NPR news
scorecenter (ESPN app for news/scores)
sprint TV
sprint football
engadget
dolphinHD browser (best web browser)
rockplayer (plays avi files and other formats that the stock player won't)
google earth
google navigation (nav, places, maps)
google listen (podcast thing)
pandora
google sky (awesome)
amazon app (good for taking a picture of a book or scanning a barcode and it taking you to the books page on amazon for reviews and pricing)
google goggles (takes a picture of stuff and searches for it on the internet)
shopper (scans barcodes and takes photos of products and checks google shopper for prices and reviews)
shop savvy (scans barcodes and checks the internet for prices.  basically the same as shopper)
shazam (tells you what song is playing around you)
epicurious (recipes, shopping lists, etc.)
kayak (travel booking)
tripadvisor (travel stuff)
chrometophone (share stuff between your browser and phone)
qik (evo to evo video calls)
bonsai blast (game)
air control (game)

What I'd like is awardwallet getting a mobile app.  There are a couple out there like tripit and personal assistant that have some point and travel tracking stuff in them but they don't seem to integrate them like the awardwallet website.  Luckily, the website is optomized for mobile so it makes it fairly easy to use via the browser.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 07:27:28 AM
I also use Calorie Counter.  It has a huge database of chain restraunt food and grocery items and you can pull up the nutritional stats in everything.  Helps me to lessen my fattening up like a christmas goose (only somewhat lessen). 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on August 27, 2010, 09:08:09 AM
glad to see i'm not the only one that plays air control.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 09:08:35 AM
TuneSync allows you to sync ITunes with your phone.  Great but slow.

TuneSync's upside is it syncs wirelessly.  DoubleTwist lets you do wired syncs, and also transcodes music/video so that it will play on your phone, but is also really, really rough ridin' slow.

I use iSyncr, to sync my old smart playlists that I still can't get away from.  It's a wired sync, but is way, way faster than the other solutions I've found.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 09:10:39 AM
SleepFighter's Apps on the HTC Evo 4G (http://www.appbrain.com/user/SleepFighter/apps-on-the-htc-evo-4g)

Phone: HTC Evo 4G
93 total, 87 free (93%), 6 paid (6%), 132MB total size, $16.82 total price


^
|
Every app I currently have installed.  List made via AppBrain, which is a no-brainer to get.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 09:49:25 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 09:59:26 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:

You mean on your computer or on android?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 10:24:57 AM
SleepFighter's Apps on the HTC Evo 4G (http://www.appbrain.com/user/SleepFighter/apps-on-the-htc-evo-4g)


  • iSyncr Ratings Widget (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.jrtstudio.mediaWidget) - Works with iSyncr to allow you to put ratings made on the phone into iTunes
  • TabbedOut (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.atxinnovation.tabbedout) - Can be used in bars and restaraunts to pay tabs.  Mostly only in Dallas and Austin
  • iSyncr for PC (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.jrtstudio.iSyncr) - My favorite method for synching iTunes playlists to my phone
  • My Tracks (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.google.android.maps.mytracks) - Shows you where your path when you go running, biking, etc.
  • ³ (http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.abrantix.rockon.rockonnggl) - Replacement music player.  Really good, I use this or MixZing.
  • AppBrain App Market (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps) - Makes finding/installing apps much easier, lets you do it from a browser.
  • Beautiful Widgets (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.levelup.beautifulwidgets) - Customizable clock/weather widgets.  One of the few things I've paid for, I really like it.
  • MixZing Media Player (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.mixzing.basic) - Recommends music from your own music, plus music you don't own based on what you are listening to
  • SlideIT Soft Keyboard (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.dasur.slideit.vt.lite) - decent swype clone
  • Dolphin Browser HD (http://www.appbrain.com/app/mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser) - really good browser, with tabs and stuff
  • Movies (http://www.appbrain.com/app/net.flixster.android) - shows movie showtimes/review and stuff
  • Zillow Real Estate (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.zillow.android.zillowmap) real estate dealio
  • Shazam (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.shazam.android) - music id
  • Google Chrome to Phone (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.google.android.apps.chrometophone) - Useful way to transfer what you're looking at on your computer to your phone
  • SwiftKey Keyboard Beta (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.touchtype.swiftkey.trial) - Swype clone.  Kind of ugly, but it works
  • Awesome Drop (File Sync) (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.dashwire.drop) - Lets you transfer files from a web browser to your phone
  • Fandango Movies (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.fandango) - Buy movie tickets
  • JuiceDefender - battery saver (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.latedroid.juicedefender) - Does a good job of extending battery life.  Can kind of slow phone down when waking up
  • SportsTap (http://www.appbrain.com/app/mobi.sportstap.android.sportstap) - My favorite scoreboard app.
  • Gmote 2.0 (http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.gmote.client.android) - Lets you control stuff on your computer from your phone.  Useful if using a PC as a media player for your TV
  • Wheres My Droid (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.alienmanfc6.wheresmyandroid) - Send your phone a txt with a key phrase and it turns on the volume to max if in silent or vibrate so you can find your phone
  • ASTRO File Manager (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.metago.astro) - Lets you see your directory structure
  • UniWar (http://www.appbrain.com/app/android.uniwar) - Only game I like so far for Android.  Turn-based strategy thing.
  • Google Sky Map (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.google.android.stardroid) - Really cool
  • Google Voice (http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.google.android.apps.googlevoice) - I love Google Voice.  Even more useful now that I can get free incoming/outgoing VOIP calls through gmail with my Google Voice number.
^
|
Every app I currently have installed.  List made via AppBrain, which is a no-brainer to get.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on August 27, 2010, 10:28:48 AM
wow. i only have a couple. light racer is just like the light cycle level from the tron arcade game. best app out there, really.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 27, 2010, 10:39:53 AM
which phone do you have chum
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 10:41:56 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:

You mean on your computer or on android?

android
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 10:42:56 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:

You mean on your computer or on android?

android

Download the app for your phone, and visit the website from your computer. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 10:45:38 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:

You mean on your computer or on android?

android

Download the app for your phone, and visit the website from your computer. 

I don't have the app that I know of.  Didn't flash 10.1 just came packaged with froyo with the HTC OTA update?  I mean, the app doesn't show up in my list of apps anyway.  But, appbrain shows that I have a flash 10.1 but there is an update i need to install and when I click it to install it says it can't find it.  weird.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 10:55:12 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:

You mean on your computer or on android?

android

Download the app for your phone, and visit the website from your computer. 

I don't have the app that I know of.  Didn't flash 10.1 just came packaged with froyo with the HTC OTA update?  I mean, the app doesn't show up in my list of apps anyway.  But, appbrain shows that I have a flash 10.1 but there is an update i need to install and when I click it to install it says it can't find it.  weird.

Yeah, flash is still kind of hit or miss.  AppBrain is a free app, get it here:

(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=150x150&chl=market://search%3Fq%3Dpname:com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.apps)

and then use it instead of the Market app when you want to use the market.  You can then follow appbrain links when on your computer, choose things you want on your phone, then go into the app and sync to the things you've chosen to install. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 11:00:23 AM
My flash keeps coming up in appbrain saying it needs to update but the update can never be found  :confused:

You mean on your computer or on android?

android

Download the app for your phone, and visit the website from your computer.  

I don't have the app that I know of.  Didn't flash 10.1 just came packaged with froyo with the HTC OTA update?  I mean, the app doesn't show up in my list of apps anyway.  But, appbrain shows that I have a flash 10.1 but there is an update i need to install and when I click it to install it says it can't find it.  weird.

Just figured out what you mean, sorry for being momentarily Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).  Yes, some kind of bug with AppBrain and/or Flash.

EDIT: A little Googling shows that Flash has released an update but Sprint hasn't made it available, or something like that.

If you want you can go here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?tn7q3335ltf5aag (http://www.mediafire.com/?tn7q3335ltf5aag)
 
to get the latest Flash version, and install it.  Make sure that you have the "Install Non-Market Aps" switch checked in settings.  I just did it and it seems to work okay.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 11:17:25 AM
meh, I'll just wait for it....unless it does something good. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 27, 2010, 11:45:16 AM
Verizon FINALLY is starting their OTA froyo update for the incredible today. 

:sigh:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on August 27, 2010, 12:15:47 PM
which phone do you have chum

commtiva blaze. endorsed by nick lachey.

i would have sprint but i live in one of about thirty houses in my suburb of 60,000 with no service. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 27, 2010, 01:08:04 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on August 27, 2010, 01:33:31 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

If you get a phone that has 4g from verizon you should be set.  I dont think they have any yet, but if they do, I would get them now as they can't really force you into a 4g data plan as sprint does.  4G is  only in some of the big cities and I wouldnt imagine it would be in ICT anytime soon.  KC is the only place in KS with Sprint 4G.  Some other Cell phone insiders may know better on some of this
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 27, 2010, 01:40:48 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

If you get a phone that has 4g from verizon you should be set.  I dont think they have any yet, but if they do, I would get them now as they can't really force you into a 4g data plan as sprint does.  4G is  only in some of the big cities and I wouldnt imagine it would be in ICT anytime soon.  KC is the only place in KS with Sprint 4G.  Some other Cell phone insiders may know better on some of this

Well the EVO is the first 4g phone, and that came out like over a year after 4g started showing up.  So it's doubtful that they'd release a 4g phone before 4g towers start showing up.  Also, it took like over a year for KC to get 4g once they started in other cities, so you're (probably) looking at a year and a half at least before you'd need a 4g phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 27, 2010, 01:42:01 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

If you get a phone that has 4g from verizon you should be set.  I dont think they have any yet, but if they do, I would get them now as they can't really force you into a 4g data plan as sprint does.  4G is  only in some of the big cities and I wouldnt imagine it would be in ICT anytime soon.  KC is the only place in KS with Sprint 4G.  Some other Cell phone insiders may know better on some of this

Well the EVO is the first 4g phone, and that came out like over a year after 4g started showing up.  So it's doubtful that they'd release a 4g phone before 4g towers start showing up.  Also, it took like over a year for KC to get 4g once they started in other cities, so you're (probably) looking at a year and a half at least before you'd need a 4g phone.

:combofan:  <-- the "that make sense, thanks for your help" version, not the I don't know wtf you're talking about version
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 27, 2010, 01:47:18 PM

:combofan:  <-- the "that make sense, thanks for your help" version, not the I don't know wtf you're talking about version
:cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on August 27, 2010, 02:20:02 PM
Verizon is testing LTE stuff in a few big cities already, and has been for a while.  I don't know how many cities will be covered at launch, or even when it will launch, but the "Kansas is way the eff down on the list" hypothesis is probably pretty solid.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 27, 2010, 02:50:14 PM
Verizon is testing LTE stuff in a few big cities already, and has been for a while.  I don't know how many cities will be covered at launch, or even when it will launch, but the "Kansas is way the shazbot! down on the list" hypothesis is probably pretty solid.

Esp. since it took Sprint over a year to get KC involved and their HQ is in OP.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 27, 2010, 05:13:43 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

for trimreaper-
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/mysterious-verizon-bound-htc-handset-appears-mysteriously-on-the/#disqus_thread

i bet it's their first 4G handset but it's just a guess
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 05:18:06 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

for trimreaper-
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/mysterious-verizon-bound-htc-handset-appears-mysteriously-on-the/#disqus_thread

i bet it's their first 4G handset but it's just a guess

Verizon EVO  :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 06:19:02 PM
Fennec alpha build is out.  May give it a whirl.  Wish google would just release chrome for phone already.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/m/alpha
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 27, 2010, 07:58:01 PM
Fennec alpha build is out.  May give it a whirl.  Wish google would just release chrome for phone already.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/m/alpha

Is it good?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 27, 2010, 08:43:10 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

for trimreaper-
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/mysterious-verizon-bound-htc-handset-appears-mysteriously-on-the/#disqus_thread

i bet it's their first 4G handset but it's just a guess

I'm thinking of getting a droid 2.  Seems not too gigantic, has keyboard and most of the stuff they all have.  Dumb?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on August 27, 2010, 09:01:21 PM
Was thinking about going to Verizon to get a fancy phone finally but saw in my last bill that Verizon 4G will be out soon.  Does that mean that current selections will be shitty soon?

for trimreaper-
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/mysterious-verizon-bound-htc-handset-appears-mysteriously-on-the/#disqus_thread

i bet it's their first 4G handset but it's just a guess

I'm thinking of getting a droid 2.  Seems not too gigantic, has keyboard and most of the stuff they all have.  Dumb?  :dunno:

Droid 2 is a good phone. It's not as powerful as the Droid X, but if you want a keyboard and want to be on Verizon, this is a good choice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 10:48:07 PM
Almost everyone I know who has a droid hasn't pulled the keyboard out in the last 80% of the time they've owned it.  This includes sddad who's 50 and the keyboard was his sticking point.  I think a keyboard is just extra bulk.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 27, 2010, 10:51:25 PM
Fennec alpha build is out.  May give it a whirl.  Wish google would just release chrome for phone already.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/m/alpha

Is it good?

It's a buggy POS that's def. in alpha.  Used for about 5 minutes and then told it to GTFOOMF until at least beta.  Also, good news on the keyboard front, figured out that when I downloaded and installed swype beta but then deleted it because I didn't want to eff with it I can still install and run it again because I registered beta.  So, will be giving it round 2 this weekend. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on August 27, 2010, 10:56:55 PM
Should have my EVO tomorrow  :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on August 28, 2010, 10:44:13 AM
 Chicat, that plan work or no
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on August 28, 2010, 12:05:13 PM
Chicat, that plan work or no

Not for the EVO.  Sprint store people were not having it.  :dunno: I appreciate the offer tho.  I found out my work has a discount thingie set up that is getting me a slight discount
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 28, 2010, 06:05:41 PM
It's not as powerful as the Droid X,

Does not as powerful by any chance also mean the battery will last longer?  I'd be good with that trade-off.

I think a keyboard is just extra bulk.

Bulk as in weight?  Don't care about that, so long as it's not prohibitively more difficult to fit in my pocket compared to my sweet razr.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 29, 2010, 01:27:20 PM
Two days until Epic 4g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2010, 07:50:38 PM
Chicat, that plan work or no

Not for the EVO.  Sprint store people were not having it.  :dunno: I appreciate the offer tho.  I found out my work has a discount thingie set up that is getting me a slight discount

Check to see if Sprint will buy your phone.  I sold them my Pre, it was all scratched and cracked up, and hey don't even sell the Pre anymore.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 29, 2010, 08:31:54 PM
Chicat, that plan work or no

Not for the EVO.  Sprint store people were not having it.  :dunno: I appreciate the offer tho.  I found out my work has a discount thingie set up that is getting me a slight discount

Check to see if Sprint will buy your phone.  I sold them my Pre, it was all scratched and cracked up, and hey don't even sell the Pre anymore.

How much did they buy your pre for?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: RonLongshaft on August 29, 2010, 08:34:49 PM
Two days until Epic 4g.

im kinda a dumbass so sorry if this is a stupid question but does this mean that my droid 2 i just got a week ago is already out of date?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 29, 2010, 08:44:31 PM
Two days until Epic 4g.

im kinda a dumbass so sorry if this is a stupid question but does this mean that my droid 2 i just got a week ago is already out of date?

No, the Epic is for Sprint.  But the HTC Verizon phone that was just leaked will make your droid 2 out of date.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on August 29, 2010, 10:25:05 PM
http://sprint.com/buyback
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 30, 2010, 01:01:29 AM
Chicat, that plan work or no

Not for the EVO.  Sprint store people were not having it.  :dunno: I appreciate the offer tho.  I found out my work has a discount thingie set up that is getting me a slight discount

Check to see if Sprint will buy your phone.  I sold them my Pre, it was all scratched and cracked up, and hey don't even sell the Pre anymore.

How much did they buy your pre for?

$40, pretty good for a discontinued phone that was cracked and scratched up.  It was oreoing pretty badly & the power button didn't even work anymore.  The dumbass sales man tried to tell me that I could sell it for $200 on ebay, I asked him if his eyes worked, he thought I was joking.  I had to interact with this bad person for oven an hour and I can't even begin to tell you the stupid things he did and said.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 30, 2010, 01:16:42 AM
I had to interact with this bad person for oven an hour and I can't even begin to tell you the stupid things he did and said.

This is a giant part of why I don't want to get a new phone. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 30, 2010, 01:32:57 AM
I had to interact with this bad person for oven an hour and I can't even begin to tell you the stupid things he did and said.

This is a giant part of why I don't want to get a new phone. 

Really wanted to buy the Evo online but they have been sold out online for weeks.  Not sure why they don't have them on Sprint.com, but most stores do :dunno:  My luck with Sprint salesmen are usually elite.  The last two times, I have run into two meth heads selling phones here on the west side.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 30, 2010, 01:39:07 AM
I had to interact with this bad person for oven an hour and I can't even begin to tell you the stupid things he did and said.

This is a giant part of why I don't want to get a new phone. 

Really wanted to buy the Evo online but they have been sold out online for weeks.  Not sure why they don't have them on Sprint.com, but most stores do :dunno:  My luck with Sprint salesmen are usually elite.  The last two times, I have run into two meth heads selling phones here on the west side.

Juggalos?  :surprised:

This may surprise you, but I don't have a whole lot of patience dealing with alltel/verizon GED types.  I'd be surprised if the goofs working at other carriers are much different.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 30, 2010, 08:44:12 AM
Chicat, that plan work or no

Not for the EVO.  Sprint store people were not having it.  :dunno: I appreciate the offer tho.  I found out my work has a discount thingie set up that is getting me a slight discount

Check to see if Sprint will buy your phone.  I sold them my Pre, it was all scratched and cracked up, and hey don't even sell the Pre anymore.

How much did they buy your pre for?

$40, pretty good for a discontinued phone that was cracked and scratched up.  It was oreoing pretty badly & the power button didn't even work anymore.  The dumbass sales man tried to tell me that I could sell it for $200 on ebay, I asked him if his eyes worked, he thought I was joking.  I had to interact with this bad person for oven an hour and I can't even begin to tell you the stupid things he did and said.

I just broke the power standby/power button on my pre like a week and a half ago, took it in to sprint, they are replacing it (under the insurance) for free.  I'm going to pick it up tonight, get my Epic tomorrow, then sell my Pre on craigslist for like 150.00.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 30, 2010, 10:06:43 AM
I think I'm going to try to get this done tomorrow.  I'll be traveling a bit in the next few weeks and I'd have Labor Day to figure out how the thing works. 

So, assuming they have a Droid 2 in stock, there's nothing that's going to come out anytime soon that's going to make a guy that's been happily rolling with a standard flip phone for the last 5 years be pissed that he's stuck with the droid 2 for 1.5 - 2 years, right?

Basically, I just need to be able to adequately message board with the thing in the car.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2010, 11:14:09 AM
I think I'm going to try to get this done tomorrow.  I'll be traveling a bit in the next few weeks and I'd have Labor Day to figure out how the thing works. 

So, assuming they have a Droid 2 in stock, there's nothing that's going to come out anytime soon that's going to make a guy that's been happily rolling with a standard flip phone for the last 5 years be pissed that he's stuck with the droid 2 for 1.5 - 2 years, right?

Basically, I just need to be able to adequately message board with the thing in the car.

yep, I do a lot of message boarding behind the wheel.  It'll be fine for your needs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 30, 2010, 11:16:02 AM
I think I'm going to try to get this done tomorrow.  I'll be traveling a bit in the next few weeks and I'd have Labor Day to figure out how the thing works. 

So, assuming they have a Droid 2 in stock, there's nothing that's going to come out anytime soon that's going to make a guy that's been happily rolling with a standard flip phone for the last 5 years be pissed that he's stuck with the droid 2 for 1.5 - 2 years, right?

Basically, I just need to be able to adequately message board with the thing in the car.

yep, I do a lot of message boarding behind the wheel.  It'll be fine for your needs.

 :driving: but with using knee to steer.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on August 30, 2010, 11:27:35 AM
I think I'm going to try to get this done tomorrow.  I'll be traveling a bit in the next few weeks and I'd have Labor Day to figure out how the thing works. 

So, assuming they have a Droid 2 in stock, there's nothing that's going to come out anytime soon that's going to make a guy that's been happily rolling with a standard flip phone for the last 5 years be pissed that he's stuck with the droid 2 for 1.5 - 2 years, right?

Basically, I just need to be able to adequately message board with the thing in the car.

yep, I do a lot of message boarding behind the wheel.  It'll be fine for your needs.

 :driving: but with using knee to steer.

just downloaded a beta app that lets you steer your car with your android phone.  now you can text and drive safely. also uses the camera to display what's ahead of you in the background of your texting..
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on August 30, 2010, 12:03:21 PM
I think I'm going to try to get this done tomorrow.  I'll be traveling a bit in the next few weeks and I'd have Labor Day to figure out how the thing works. 

So, assuming they have a Droid 2 in stock, there's nothing that's going to come out anytime soon that's going to make a guy that's been happily rolling with a standard flip phone for the last 5 years be pissed that he's stuck with the droid 2 for 1.5 - 2 years, right?

Basically, I just need to be able to adequately message board with the thing in the car.

yep, I do a lot of message boarding behind the wheel.  It'll be fine for your needs.

 :driving: but with using knee to steer.

DontTextAndDriveLogoMakingCat (I'm assuming this was his name) would not be impressed
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 30, 2010, 01:27:53 PM
I think I'm going to try to get this done tomorrow.  I'll be traveling a bit in the next few weeks and I'd have Labor Day to figure out how the thing works. 

So, assuming they have a Droid 2 in stock, there's nothing that's going to come out anytime soon that's going to make a guy that's been happily rolling with a standard flip phone for the last 5 years be pissed that he's stuck with the droid 2 for 1.5 - 2 years, right?

Basically, I just need to be able to adequately message board with the thing in the car.

yep, I do a lot of message boarding behind the wheel.  It'll be fine for your needs.

 :driving: but with using knee to steer.

DontTextAndDriveLogoMakingCat (I'm assuming this was his name) would not be impressed

message boarding, not texting.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 31, 2010, 10:23:04 AM
Just picked up my epic  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on August 31, 2010, 11:16:03 AM
Just picked up my epic  :gocho:

Much respekt.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 31, 2010, 03:48:04 PM
<-- would kill a hobo to find an Evo. Wichita is bone dry. Got a crap ton of the POS Epics tho.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 31, 2010, 04:14:35 PM
<-- would kill a hobo to find an Evo. Wichita is bone dry. Got a crap ton of the POS Epics tho.

Well you shouldn't have a hard time finding a hobo in that pos town.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2010, 04:43:13 PM
<-- would kill a hobo to find an Evo. Wichita is bone dry. Got a crap ton of the POS Epics tho.
you should check your store today/tomorrow, i bet they have some in stock...also, they're currently available on Sprint.com and they'll have it to you in ~2 days.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steaksdime on August 31, 2010, 07:54:24 PM
Experts, I can't fracking decide. Epic or Evo. I'm damn worried whichever I choose I'll wish I would have picked the other (a recurring theme in life). TIA.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 31, 2010, 08:03:17 PM
Experts, I can't fracking decide. Epic or Evo. I'm damn worried whichever I choose I'll wish I would have picked the other (a recurring theme in life). TIA.



Clams posted this a few pages back....it's a review of the Epic and they compare it to the Evo

Quote
So is it the right phone for the job? In a word, yes -- the Epic 4G is a great device. Killer, even. Nothing speaks to us more strongly during the course of a review than finishing it and saying, "alright, I'm ready to buy this thing," and the Epic is on the short list of phones that has managed to do it. More than its Galaxy S siblings, it feels like the Epic has overcome its shortcomings -- notably the forgettable UI skin -- to shine, and it's a phone we could easily imagine using day to day. Only thing is, the EVO is also on that short list for us -- and the better camera, bigger screen, and $50 savings versus the Epic still make it our winner in this 4G shootout, though only by the thinnest of margins. Needless to say, if you need a physical keyboard and you're looking for the one of the most musclebound Android phones money can buy, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.



http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/epic-4g-review/


I went with the EVO because I didn't really care about the physical keyboard (haven't really missed it, but I don't  type much on my phone), AND I wanted the bigger display.  I'm sure I would have been just as happy with the Epic, though.

I live in a 4G area (KC) and travel a fair bit....so the 4G is fantastic.  You can't go wrong.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 31, 2010, 08:05:11 PM
<-- would kill a hobo to find an Evo. Wichita is bone dry. Got a crap ton of the POS Epics tho.
you should check your store today/tomorrow, i bet they have some in stock...also, they're currently available on Sprint.com and they'll have it to you in ~2 days.

If you can get to the KC area, the BEST place to get one is the Sprint store on the Sprint Campus.  If they are out, put your name on the list and you will get one within the week.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 31, 2010, 10:07:45 PM
Experts, I can't fracking decide. Epic or Evo. I'm damn worried whichever I choose I'll wish I would have picked the other (a recurring theme in life). TIA.

With sprint you have 30 days to return your device if you don't like it.  So just get whichever one you think you'll like the best, if you decide you like the other one, then return it and get that one.

Realistically, though it comes down to if you want a physical keyboard or not.  If you want a physical keyboard get an Epic, if you don't care, then get the EVO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on August 31, 2010, 10:49:25 PM
My dad was in Green Bay recently and marveled at the 4G speeds on his EVO.  (I was :surprised: that freakin Green Bay had 4G.). Anyhoos-  he dropped his phone and cracked the screen.  Sprint gave him the option of a $125 repair for a new screen or a $100 insurance claim for a new phone, presumably.  Kinda sucks the insurance deductable is so high.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 01, 2010, 12:23:25 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2010, 02:39:55 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Proud of you, welcome to the 21st century
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 01, 2010, 07:10:12 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Download google voice and you voicemails will get texted/emailed to you and you never have to check them again.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 01, 2010, 07:50:02 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Download google voice and you voicemails will get texted/emailed to you and you never have to check them again.

My plan is carrying around a piece of paper with me for the next 3 days and writing down everything I can think of that I need done and having it set up for me during down time in FoodPrepPak.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 01, 2010, 08:10:33 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Download google voice and you voicemails will get texted/emailed to you and you never have to check them again.
do you get weird translations?  we have a similar system where i work and i get some really odd voice to text translations that make getting messages a lot of fun.  it always thinks when people say my first name that they're saying "general".
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 01, 2010, 08:29:58 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Download google voice and you voicemails will get texted/emailed to you and you never have to check them again.
do you get weird translations?  we have a similar system where i work and i get some really odd voice to text translations that make getting messages a lot of fun.  it always thinks when people say my first name that they're saying "general".

Usually does a pretty good job but there are a few weird ones from people that garble their words.  I can always make them out.  Plus, I hate voicemails.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 01, 2010, 08:34:33 AM
hate voicemails too, generally save them up until i have 3 or 4 then just keep hitting "7" until they're all gone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on September 01, 2010, 09:42:01 AM
Voicemail transcriptions from little kids are particularly amusing.  Or so I hear. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2010, 11:52:52 AM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Download google voice and you voicemails will get texted/emailed to you and you never have to check them again.
do you get weird translations?  we have a similar system where i work and i get some really odd voice to text translations that make getting messages a lot of fun.  it always thinks when people say my first name that they're saying "general".

This is the issue I had, I couldn't understand what the first four transmissions I received meant, the translations were wack so I had to uninstall it.  Voicemails are essential to my job, I get about 10 a day so I need accuracy.  I do like the non phone voicemail memo thingy that came with  the phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 01, 2010, 11:54:36 AM
I really like the tweetdeck app for facebook/twitter.  Very clean and fast. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 01, 2010, 12:24:39 PM
I really like the tweetdeck app for facebook/twitter.  Very clean and fast. 

Just it just real-time feed you facebook or twitter updates?  The Epic came with something like that, and it works really well.  Except it is pink and there is no way to change the color. . .
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 01, 2010, 12:25:41 PM
I really like the tweetdeck app for facebook/twitter.  Very clean and fast. 

Just it just real-time feed you facebook or twitter updates?  The Epic came with something like that, and it works really well.  Except it is pink and there is no way to change the color. . .

ya, the EVO came with something that did it too but tweetdeck is better.  tweetdeck is a pretty established desktop twitter/facebook program so I'm throwing in with them. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 01, 2010, 12:27:50 PM
I really like the tweetdeck app for facebook/twitter.  Very clean and fast. 

Just it just real-time feed you facebook or twitter updates?  The Epic came with something like that, and it works really well.  Except it is pink and there is no way to change the color. . .

ya, the EVO came with something that did it too but tweetdeck is better.  tweetdeck is a pretty established desktop twitter/facebook program so I'm throwing in with them. 

why can't I find it in the marketplace!?!?!  It's because I'm Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), isn't it. . .
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 01, 2010, 12:48:36 PM
Got the droid 2.  Don't know how to do anything.  Won't try until I have other pak'rs set it all up for me at MOAP.  Pissed that I forgot to have the verizon dude set up voice mail and call forwarding for me before I left.

Download google voice and you voicemails will get texted/emailed to you and you never have to check them again.
do you get weird translations?  we have a similar system where i work and i get some really odd voice to text translations that make getting messages a lot of fun.  it always thinks when people say my first name that they're saying "general".

This is the issue I had, I couldn't understand what the first four transmissions I received meant, the translations were wack so I had to uninstall it.  Voicemails are essential to my job, I get about 10 a day so I need accuracy.  I do like the non phone voicemail memo thingy that came with  the phone.

True, if you need accuracy, its not very good.  Kind of fun to read them and compare to the real voicemail though.  And I try to tell people they really need to enunciate when they call.

I finally got Froyo today. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on September 01, 2010, 01:09:47 PM
My dad was in Green Bay recently and marveled at the 4G speeds on his EVO.  (I was :surprised: that freakin Green Bay had 4G.). Anyhoos-  he dropped his phone and cracked the screen.  Sprint gave him the option of a $125 repair for a new screen or a $100 insurance claim for a new phone, presumably.  Kinda sucks the insurance deductable is so high.

True, but its just because the unsubsidized cost of that phone is insanely high IMO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 01, 2010, 01:12:34 PM
It's in beta.  Get it direct form them:

http://blog.tweetdeck.com/android-tweetdeck-beta-test
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on September 01, 2010, 01:58:15 PM
Had to order my Evo online so I will have to roll to MOAP'r with my old ass Palm Pre. Looks like I will have to sit at the kiddie table and wish I could hang with all the cool kids and their uber-elite android phones. :cry:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 01, 2010, 04:41:17 PM
My dad was in Green Bay recently and marveled at the 4G speeds on his EVO.  (I was :surprised: that freakin Green Bay had 4G.). Anyhoos-  he dropped his phone and cracked the screen.  Sprint gave him the option of a $125 repair for a new screen or a $100 insurance claim for a new phone, presumably.  Kinda sucks the insurance deductable is so high.

True, but its just because the unsubsidized cost of that phone is insanely high IMO
$450 isn't high, let alone insanely high.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 01, 2010, 11:24:16 PM
Had to order my Evo online so I will have to roll to MOAP'r with my old ass Palm Pre. Looks like I will have to sit at the kiddie table and wish I could hang with all the cool kids and their uber-elite android phones. :cry:

You can play with mine and set it all up for me in the process.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on September 02, 2010, 11:15:12 AM
Elite new Evo was delivered the morning via UPS. :combofan:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 02, 2010, 12:32:09 PM
Elite new Evo was delivered the morning via UPS. :combofan:

there's a shocker

<-- would kill a hobo to find an Evo. Wichita is bone dry. Got a feces ton of the POS Epics tho.
you should check your store today/tomorrow, i bet they have some in stock...also, they're currently available on Sprint.com and they'll have it to you in ~2 days.

 :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steaksdime on September 02, 2010, 01:45:05 PM
Elite new Evo was delivered the morning via UPS. :combofan:

there's a shocker

<-- would kill a hobo to find an Evo. Wichita is bone dry. Got a feces ton of the POS Epics tho.
you should check your store today/tomorrow, i bet they have some in stock...also, they're currently available on Sprint.com and they'll have it to you in ~2 days.

 :users:
:gocho: As did mine. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 02, 2010, 01:46:54 PM
nice.  i'm jealous, gotta admit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on September 02, 2010, 01:52:57 PM
Must've got them on Sprint.com in the last week or so.  Weren't there when I was looking. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steaksdime on September 02, 2010, 01:58:29 PM
Must've got them on Sprint.com in the last week or so.  Weren't there when I was looking. 
I ordered it on Sprint.com Tuesday evening. I admit I was shocked when I my wife called that it was delivered today.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on September 02, 2010, 02:28:44 PM
 I ordered mine wed am it showed up today. I really owe Sprint an apology for all the crap I have talked on them in the past.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2010, 02:50:05 PM
still waiting on that virgin mob. android phone.   

:cheese:

(only because it was closest to foot-tapping guy)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 02, 2010, 03:00:23 PM
still waiting on that virgin mob. android phone.   

:cheese:

(only because it was closest to foot-tapping guy)

pffft, not even close. foot tapping guy just stands around doing nothing about anything.  cheese lantern mouse gets crap done.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 02, 2010, 03:31:49 PM
still waiting on that virgin mob. android phone.   

:cheese:

(only because it was closest to foot-tapping guy)
boost has one but it's iden, virgin mobile's is coming soon
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 06, 2010, 02:20:52 PM
Back to the razr!  :woot:

Going to hold out a few months for the verizon version of an evo or something else that seems impervious to a drunk sd karate chop.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 06, 2010, 02:26:37 PM
Back to the razr!  :woot:

Going to hold out a few months for the verizon version of an evo or something else that seems impervious to a drunk sd karate chop.

pfffttt, I'll just improve the karate chop with the times. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kstatefreak42 on September 06, 2010, 02:34:54 PM
I have a blackberry storm... And dont ask me how, but i managed to drop it in a FULL cup of water.. it was completely submerged for like 4 seconds.



still works..  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 06, 2010, 04:05:55 PM
still works..  :gocho:

damnit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on September 06, 2010, 04:10:21 PM
That BB Torch looks pretty BA.  I'll have to decided in the next month if it's BA enough to switch to AT+T.  I'm leaning towards no.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 06, 2010, 11:03:05 PM
That BB Torch looks pretty BA.  I'll have to decided in the next month if it's BA enough to switch to AT+T.  I'm leaning towards no.

Are you set on a BB? Because you would really be better off getting an Android... The software (even with the updated BB 6 OS) isn't very good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on September 06, 2010, 11:14:24 PM
I've really become fond of the BB setup.  I'm sure I could switch and eventually be just as happy with another platform.  Which is what I'll probably do because I prefer to stay with Sprint and they don't offer a BB that would be an upgrade from what I have.  May go with the EVO, everyone I know that has it seems pleased with it.  It is a bit bigger than I would like though...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 07, 2010, 09:32:40 AM
I've really become fond of the BB setup.  I'm sure I could switch and eventually be just as happy with another platform.  Which is what I'll probably do because I prefer to stay with Sprint and they don't offer a BB that would be an upgrade from what I have.  May go with the EVO, everyone I know that has it seems pleased with it.  It is a bit bigger than I would like though...

I don't know too much about the torch, but I do know that it isn't selling very well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 07, 2010, 09:35:37 AM
Unless you are a complete Apple/IPhone fan (nothing wrong with that), its hard to beat the Android phones made by HTC, no matter what wireless company you have.  JMHO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 07, 2010, 12:55:58 PM
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20015691-94.html?part=rss&amp;subj=news&amp;tag=2547-1_3-0-20
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on September 12, 2010, 12:16:45 PM
Just got an iPhone 4 yesterday.   Was kinda hesitant, b/c I had a 3G but the 4 is crazy fast, apps are amazing... Thought about the BB Torch but couldn't.

Been going crazy w/ the Apps downloads, and its worth it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 13, 2010, 01:01:04 AM
Hopefully getting a Captivate sometime this week
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on September 13, 2010, 03:02:36 AM
Your mom was captivated by the size of my dong last night.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on September 13, 2010, 08:44:58 AM
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20015691-94.html?part=rss&amp;subj=news&amp;tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Quote
RIM and Nokia will cave and adopt Android as an operating system and give the operating system a massive market share boost.

god, please before my BB contract comes up next year

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2010, 08:52:39 AM
Nokie prolly will but I cannot see RIM bailing on their software.  It's the only thing they have.  If they decide to enter into a phone building contest they are screwed. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on September 13, 2010, 10:22:30 AM
Nokie prolly will but I cannot see RIM bailing on their software.  It's the only thing they have.  If they decide to enter into a phone building contest they are screwed. 

 :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on September 13, 2010, 03:06:12 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/12/AR2010091203925.html

wireless boom
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TBL on September 14, 2010, 10:42:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8APowosR7Ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8APowosR7Ug)


This is kinda neat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on September 14, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8APowosR7Ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8APowosR7Ug)


This is kinda neat.

That is pretty sweet.  No idea what I would do with it, but still pretty cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 15, 2010, 07:33:57 PM
My wife just got a samsung facinate.  It's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2010, 09:17:03 AM
for michigancat-

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/virgin-mobile-scooping-up-samsung-intercept/

Title: Android browser review
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2010, 08:57:13 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/six-android-browsers-enter-the-ring-only-one-reigns-supreme/

good stuff for you "droid-heads"   :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2010, 08:59:43 AM
man, may have to switch fron Dolphin  :frown:  I guess I'll give Opera another shot (though I recall hating it for some reason).  Anyone tried skyfire?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 30, 2010, 09:18:16 AM
for michigancat-

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/virgin-mobile-scooping-up-samsung-intercept/



 :woot:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 30, 2010, 09:24:38 AM
man, may have to switch fron Dolphin  :frown:  I guess I'll give Opera another shot (though I recall hating it for some reason).  Anyone tried skyfire?

It's good if you want it to look exactly like a desktop browser, but it's really clunky to move around in. I don't really like surfing around in it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2010, 09:26:03 AM
man, may have to switch fron Dolphin  :frown:  I guess I'll give Opera another shot (though I recall hating it for some reason).  Anyone tried skyfire?

It's good if you want it to look exactly like a desktop browser, but it's really clunky to move around in. I don't really like surfing around in it.

Are you talking about skyfire or opera?  I think I remember that I didn't like opera because it didn't have flash capability or something.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2010, 04:58:36 PM
for michigancat-

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/virgin-mobile-scooping-up-samsung-intercept/



 :woot:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/virgin-mobile-rolls-out-android-based-samsung-intercept-249-pr/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 04, 2010, 07:21:24 PM
man, may have to switch fron Dolphin  :frown:  I guess I'll give Opera another shot (though I recall hating it for some reason).  Anyone tried skyfire?

It's good if you want it to look exactly like a desktop browser, but it's really clunky to move around in. I don't really like surfing around in it.

Are you talking about skyfire or opera?  I think I remember that I didn't like opera because it didn't have flash capability or something.

Skyfire. Opera has flash enabled on Windows Phones. It runs like hell on it though. Skyfire is much smoother if I want to use flash.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2010, 07:32:57 PM
for michigancat-

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/virgin-mobile-scooping-up-samsung-intercept/



 :woot:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/virgin-mobile-rolls-out-android-based-samsung-intercept-249-pr/

I realize that phone is not that cool, but $25 for unlimited text and data and Android is sick.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2010, 07:47:01 PM
yup, who gives a shazbot! about the hardware, android OS/applications are what you're after.  the phone will run them fine and the monthly charges aren't bad.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 06, 2010, 01:50:57 PM
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-announces-its-lte-markets-38-metro-areas-end-year
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on October 06, 2010, 02:03:59 PM
Seriously considering moving to Sprint and going with the EVO.  I'm pretty tired of my iPhone.  It's slow and starting to drop calls.  I'm also sick of getting jammed in the ass by ATT for $110 every month.  Does Sprint's 69.99 unlimited plan work with the EVO/Epic?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on October 06, 2010, 02:16:04 PM
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-announces-its-lte-markets-38-metro-areas-end-year

What a lame bunch of cities.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2010, 02:31:47 PM
Seriously considering moving to Sprint and going with the EVO.  I'm pretty tired of my iPhone.  It's slow and starting to drop calls.  I'm also sick of getting jammed in the ass by ATT for $110 every month.  Does Sprint's 69.99 unlimited plan work with the EVO/Epic?
Yes but with the EVO/Epic you have to pay $69.99 + an additional $10 monthly charge for having a 4G phone.  Still ends up considerably cheaper than ATT/VZN.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on October 06, 2010, 02:57:26 PM
Seriously considering moving to Sprint and going with the EVO.  I'm pretty tired of my iPhone.  It's slow and starting to drop calls.  I'm also sick of getting jammed in the ass by ATT for $110 every month.  Does Sprint's 69.99 unlimited plan work with the EVO/Epic?
Yes but with the EVO/Epic you have to pay $69.99 + an additional $10 monthly charge for having a 4G phone.  Still ends up considerably cheaper than ATT/VZN.

That settles it.  Going to be an EVO/EPIC user in January. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 06, 2010, 03:55:29 PM
HTC Touch Pro II Review after 7 Weeks:

Good:  Hooked into corporate network in seconds.   Set up personal email in seconds.   Camera takes excellent pictures.   Both on screen keyboard and pull out keyboard are relatively easy to use.   Screen Picture quality is good.   Picture mail a snap (much better than previous Crackberry),  picture management is good.   Touch screen is good.   Windows Mobile Office Apps work perfectly.  Full motion video capability is good.    Internet navigation is good.  Wi-Fi turns on with ease and works well.   Phone charges on USB port in car.  Uploading to and accessing preferred social networking website is easy (much better than Crackberry).  

Bad:  Sprint store did not have EVO in stock and the Blackberry was dead . . . and this was before latest Samsung whatever it is . . . will now just wait another year for another upgrade (I am a premiere customer).   Battery life sucks.  No flash on camera.   Touchscreen navigation of contacts is cludgy at times.   Phone is bulky.   Phone does not have enough processing power at times.  

Do not care about that many apps, because I am not a phone nerd/geek . . . my life doesn't center around my F'ing Mobile Phone.  

Will be interested to see what Windows Mobile 7.0 does, but will likely get a Droid next time around.  

Will likely upgrade as soon as anniversary date rolls around next year

Overall Grade:  B

Do not care what your comments are.



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 06, 2010, 03:57:36 PM

Do not care what you're comments are.


Love it when dax does this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2010, 06:09:09 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sprint-guns-for-mid-range-android-149-samsung-transform-99-s/#disqus_thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 08, 2010, 10:50:18 AM
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/deal-discussion/1023340/?start=0

HOW DID I NOT HEAR ABOUT THIS? Evo for $50 a month? Yes please!!! Clams, when will Sprint get WP7 phones? Worth waiting?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 08, 2010, 11:14:43 AM
WP7 is limited to ATT for 2010.  I'd expect Sprint and others to release their WP7's in Q1 11 but wouldn't wait on them.  Early reports have been disappointing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KSU_foo on October 08, 2010, 11:26:48 AM
Best Verizon phone at the moment?  Thoughts on the Droid 2?

Sorry if this has already been discussed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 08, 2010, 11:31:14 AM
WP7 is limited to ATT for 2010.  I'd expect Sprint and others to release their WP7's in Q1 11 but wouldn't wait on them.  Early reports have been disappointing.

The Xbox Live stuff is the only reason I'd really consider it. Any other 4.3" Android phones coming that would make me regret getting the Evo?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 08, 2010, 02:42:51 PM
WP7 is limited to ATT for 2010.  I'd expect Sprint and others to release their WP7's in Q1 11 but wouldn't wait on them.  Early reports have been disappointing.

The Xbox Live stuff is the only reason I'd really consider it. Any other 4.3" Android phones coming that would make me regret getting the Evo?
There won't be a phone released in the next 12 months by any carrier that would make you regret getting the Evo.  It's that complete of a phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2010, 09:31:58 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/htc-7-mozart-and-7-trophy-set-out-to-conquer-the-wp7-world-7-pr/#disqus_thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2010, 09:37:14 AM
this is cool on a couple different levels for Uverse customers-
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/atandt-brings-u-verse-to-windows-phone-7-xbox-360/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on October 11, 2010, 10:07:22 AM
this is cool on a couple different levels for Uverse customers-
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/atandt-brings-u-verse-to-windows-phone-7-xbox-360/



Was hoping this was news about an Android app.   :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr. tylerhughes on October 11, 2010, 11:31:45 AM
Best Verizon phone at the moment?  Thoughts on the Droid 2?

Sorry if this has already been discussed.

Droid 2 is good if you want a physical keyboard.

Droid Incredible is the best is you want a phone sized phone. I dont like how big the new phones are.

Samsung Fascinate is great too...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 11, 2010, 04:20:29 PM
So, the first Windows 7 will be released tomorrow and there will be 9 on the market next month.  All 9 will be AT&T?  That seems a bit silly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 11, 2010, 04:25:42 PM
Sorry, guess they unveiled the first one today.  And it looks like T-Mobile will get 3, ATT 4, and Sprint 2, at least initially. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2010, 04:31:33 PM
Sorry, guess they unveiled the first one today.  And it looks like T-Mobile will get 3, ATT 4, and Sprint 2, at least initially. 

ATT will be the only provider at launch.  T-Mob in November, VZN and Sprint in 1Q11.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 11, 2010, 05:21:23 PM
The show I watched earlier said 9 phones would hit the market in November.  Sorry, I can't say much more cause the volume was turned down.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2010, 06:29:14 PM
WP7 is limited to ATT for 2010.  I'd expect Sprint and others to release their WP7's in Q1 11 but wouldn't wait on them.  Early reports have been disappointing.

The Xbox Live stuff is the only reason I'd really consider it. Any other 4.3" Android phones coming that would make me regret getting the Evo?
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/xbox-live-for-windows-phone-7-your-xbox-isnt-in-your-phone-yet/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JavaCat on October 19, 2010, 04:42:47 PM
Please, HP, give us a phone with the hardware to match the software...http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/webos-2-0-review/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 15, 2010, 09:24:55 PM
Kind of a stupid question here-  I broke the little metal hinge thing that locks my battery cover in place.  Can I buy a new one at the Sprint store or do I have to order one?  I called Sprint about this and they said they would see about shipping me one but I hung up after waiting for like 10 minutes.  Dude seemed like a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).  :ck:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 15, 2010, 09:45:11 PM
it's worth stopping by the store and telling them what happened.  they might have one they can give you if you ask.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 15, 2010, 10:11:46 PM
Sweet, will do then.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on November 27, 2010, 05:43:43 PM
Just got home with samsung epic.

Is the battery just complete crap or what?

am I doing it wrong?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 27, 2010, 05:58:29 PM
I was planning on buying an Epic on December 1.  May not if the battery sucks.  (My dad says the battery on his Evo sucks too, BTW.)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on November 27, 2010, 06:40:29 PM
well, I've changed some settings so hopefully it will be better.

my wife has the facinate(?) and her battery is really good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KSU_foo on November 28, 2010, 08:45:53 AM
Best Verizon phone at the moment?  Thoughts on the Droid 2?

Sorry if this has already been discussed.

Droid 2 is good if you want a physical keyboard.

Droid Incredible is the best is you want a phone sized phone. I dont like how big the new phones are.

Samsung Fascinate is great too...

Thanks.  Definitely want the physical keyboard. What about that new Droid Pro?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on November 28, 2010, 05:55:17 PM
I changed a bunch of settings on my epic and it's much better.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on November 28, 2010, 06:25:12 PM
Just got home with samsung epic.

Is the battery just complete cac or what?

am I doing it wrong?

Battery life on all Android devices is cac. You can run atk all you want, change your settings to not push but what's the point in having a smartphone if you're going to use it like a rzr  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 28, 2010, 06:40:18 PM
I changed a bunch of settings on my epic and it's much better.
do NOT use advanced task killer.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 28, 2010, 06:57:51 PM
Tell me more about this ATK thing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on November 28, 2010, 07:16:32 PM
Tell me more about this ATK thing.

App that kills apps that are running in the background not being used  supposedly draining the battery. Steve Jobs thinks it's cac, Dan Hesse thinks it's the cac. People are too dumb to realize that all Android phones are constantly locating CDMA and GSM towers no matter what provider they have and that's the reason the battery life is cac. Before I threw my Hero at Steve Welmer's firecrotch I disabled that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 29, 2010, 03:39:15 PM
I changed a bunch of settings on my epic and it's much better.

Make sure you stop the drm service.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on November 30, 2010, 11:34:47 AM
Guess who just ordered an Evo for $100 at $50 a month?

This guy.

 :cool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 30, 2010, 11:36:08 AM
How'd you get it for $100?  Thought it was $200?  Also, did you just put a phone on lay-a-way?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on November 30, 2010, 11:46:10 AM
How'd you get it for $100?  Thought it was $200?  Also, did you just put a phone on lay-a-way?

Yesterday was Cyber Monday, tard.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 30, 2010, 12:37:53 PM
Yeah, I spent quite a bit of time looking for a good price on a phone yesterday.  Didn't really find any on the higher-end Sprint phones.  How do you lay-a-way online?  Just how poor are you anyway?  Like eating catfood poor, or just have to break up $100 in monthly payments poor?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on December 08, 2010, 10:50:46 AM
GINGERBREAD BEFORE XMAS?

Quote
The Evo 4G
Yes, your Evo will get Gingerbread, I'm sure of it.  Regardless of which phone the customers think is Sprint's best Android offering, Sprint has a lot riding on the Evo, even five months after its launch.

To round it all out, there's this crazy rumor -- and feel free to ridicule me for not having the link -- that an HTC employee confirmed that HTC wants Gingerbread on the Evo before Christmas, and Sprint wants to be first to market with the update.  Like I said, it's a rumor, but it sounds reasonable.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 08, 2010, 10:52:59 AM
what's gingerbread?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 08, 2010, 11:55:45 AM
GINGERBREAD BEFORE XMAS?

Quote
The Evo 4G
Yes, your Evo will get Gingerbread, I'm sure of it.  Regardless of which phone the customers think is Sprint's best Android offering, Sprint has a lot riding on the Evo, even five months after its launch.

To round it all out, there's this crazy rumor -- and feel free to ridicule me for not having the link -- that an HTC employee confirmed that HTC wants Gingerbread on the Evo before Christmas, and Sprint wants to be first to market with the update.  Like I said, it's a rumor, but it sounds reasonable.

I read this earlier. Would be awesome.

Cire- It's android 2.3. Supposed to have a lot of performance and battery saving tweaks. also, Honeycomb 3.0 has been talked about recently as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 08, 2010, 12:11:19 PM
would not surprise me in the least.


WOULD NOT SURPRISE ME IN THE LEAST
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on December 08, 2010, 02:48:53 PM
I like my Optimus S so far....(hey it was free!)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 08, 2010, 02:50:35 PM
psp phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on December 08, 2010, 03:04:38 PM
psp phone.
:love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on December 08, 2010, 06:47:04 PM
Been having trouble with my wifi lately.  It identifies the connection with the checkmark but the little icon doesn't appear at the top of the screen.  Then, when I go back to check, its not connnected.  WTF is that all about?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on December 08, 2010, 11:38:44 PM
When I got my Evo in September I had to sign up for Swype beta.  Just got it sent to me 30 min ago, still getting used to it but I love it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on December 09, 2010, 06:51:47 AM
When I got my Evo in September I had to sign up for Swype beta.  Just got it sent to me 30 min ago, still getting used to it but I love it.

Tried it initially but lost patience quickly.  I think I text too many non-dictionary words like pak, emaw & brothaman.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 09, 2010, 07:07:43 AM
When I got my Evo in September I had to sign up for Swype beta.  Just got it sent to me 30 min ago, still getting used to it but I love it.

Tried it initially but lost patience quickly.  I think I text too many non-dictionary words like pak, emaw & brothaman.

You can add them very easily.  just type them out with the virtual keyboard letter by letter, then push space key after the word and it is saved.

Too bad you hayseeds have the EVO which doesn't come with swype and have to use the crappy beta version, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on December 09, 2010, 07:10:15 AM
When I got my Evo in September I had to sign up for Swype beta.  Just got it sent to me 30 min ago, still getting used to it but I love it.

Tried it initially but lost patience quickly.  I think I text too many non-dictionary words like pak, emaw & brothaman.

You can add them very easily.  just type them out with the virtual keyboard letter by letter, then push space key after the word and it is saved.

Too bad you hayseeds have the EVO which doesn't come with swype and have to use the crappy beta version, though.

Mine came with it (both the droid 2 that sd broke and the droid x I replaced it with).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on December 09, 2010, 07:27:25 AM
When I got my Evo in September I had to sign up for Swype beta.  Just got it sent to me 30 min ago, still getting used to it but I love it.

Tried it initially but lost patience quickly.  I think I text too many non-dictionary words like pak, emaw & brothaman.

You can add them very easily.  just type them out with the virtual keyboard letter by letter, then push space key after the word and it is saved.

Too bad you hayseeds have the EVO which doesn't come with swype and have to use the crappy beta version, though.

Mine came with it (both the droid 2 that sd broke and the droid x I replaced it with).

You can blame daris' floor for the first one.  It was fine when it left your hand/the back of my hand.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on December 09, 2010, 07:28:56 AM
DARIS!!! :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on December 18, 2010, 07:15:05 AM
pretty cool

http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-carry-30-college-bowl-games-espn-mobile-tv
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on December 18, 2010, 07:20:42 AM
Also, maybe talked about while I was away, but the new software update for the EVO adds swype
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on December 19, 2010, 01:27:09 AM
Also, maybe talked about while I was away, but the new software update for the EVO adds swype

I finally got swype beta and had to turn it off, it is garbage with DolphinHD, really slows down the browser and has a few glitches like if I place the cursor the type actually appears at a random place somewhere in the line above.  It is also slow with handcent.  The glitches and speed are better with my email apps, but still not good enough.  It sucks because I acclimated quickly to swype, I like it a lot, will be nice when I can actually use it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on December 19, 2010, 04:56:35 PM
Been having trouble with my wifi lately.  It identifies the connection with the checkmark but the little icon doesn't appear at the top of the screen.  Then, when I go back to check, its not connnected.  WTF is that all about?

It's cute jt hasn't picked up we ignore.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 20, 2010, 03:39:55 PM
Also, maybe talked about while I was away, but the new software update for the EVO adds swype
i didn't get swype in the update, unless i'm missing it?  where is it in the app list?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 20, 2010, 03:51:01 PM
Found it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on December 20, 2010, 07:29:08 PM
Anyone else having the swype issues I mentioned, resolutions?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 21, 2010, 04:14:36 PM
i've had no problems
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 21, 2010, 06:39:13 PM
No problems here either. Are you using the beta or the built in Evo update?

Also, any idea when the Evo will get Gingerbread, clams?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 21, 2010, 07:16:32 PM
i'm hearing Gingerbread for EVO very soon
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2010, 08:24:17 PM
i'm hearing Gingerbread for EVO very soon
:emawkid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 22, 2010, 03:59:36 PM
i'm hearing Gingerbread for EVO very soon
:emawkid:


yes yes yes yes yes
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on December 22, 2010, 05:14:47 PM
No problems here either. Are you using the beta or the built in Evo update?

Also, any idea when the Evo will get Gingerbread, clams?

The beta.  I got the update last night but no non-beta swype.  I did get a nerdy ass looking game, and I lost 3 apps though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 22, 2010, 06:38:43 PM
the beta swype is there, you just have to activate it.

menu---> settings--->language & keyboard,  Swype. 

you might want to uninstall the beta though, maybe.

i have version 2.7.49.12469 and don't think it's beta- maybe it is though?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on December 23, 2010, 10:39:06 PM
the beta swype is there, you just have to activate it.

menu---> settings--->language & keyboard,  Swype. 

you might want to uninstall the beta though, maybe.

i have version 2.7.49.12469 and don't think it's beta- maybe it is though?

I knew how to activate it, I did it 3 different times when I forgot about how glitchy it was and wanted to try it again.  So here's my swype update:

I went to activate it and it kept crashing when I did so.  I restarted the phone several times, it kept crashing.  I finally got it to work and the swype installer gave me a message saying something like "your current version is swype beta, please use the full swype version" so I uninstalled the swype beta I downloaded.  I went to the market thinking that swype would be there, no such luck.  I still have the swype installer from the beta, but when I install it I get the same, use the real swype message.

Looks like swype isn't happening for me unless it is placed in the market.  I found the manual update and tried to run it, but it didn't work.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 23, 2010, 11:24:35 PM
swype is great. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on December 23, 2010, 11:26:20 PM
swype is STANDARD on an Optimus S

:gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on January 03, 2011, 05:49:23 PM
Got a G2 today.


Now tell me what a great purchase I made.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2011, 05:53:02 PM
Got a G2 today.


Now tell me what a great purchase I made.

sorry dlew. what's the return policy?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on January 03, 2011, 06:00:06 PM
Got a G2 today.


Now tell me what a great purchase I made.

sorry dlew. what's the return policy?

Why's that important?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2011, 06:18:39 PM
Got a G2 today.


Now tell me what a great purchase I made.

sorry dlew. what's the return policy?

Why's that important?


you know what G2 means in german?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on January 03, 2011, 06:50:58 PM
Got a G2 today.


Now tell me what a great purchase I made.

sorry dlew. what's the return policy?

Well, according to google translate, which comes standard on the g2, it doesn't translate to anything wiseguy.

Why's that important?


you know what G2 means in german?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 03, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
Seems strange that they went with the 800Mhz processor in their flagship phone.  Also, rumblings that T-Mobile's 4G is mostly smoke and mirrors.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2011, 08:24:51 PM
Seems strange that they went with the 800Mhz processor in their flagship phone.  Also, rumblings that T-Mobile's 4G is mostly smoke and mirrors.

with the G2, HTC opted to go for increased battery life with no noticeable benchmark differences b/w its 800 mhz cpu and the 1 gb snapdragon on the EVO.

as far as t-mobile's 4G network- the footprint is real for sure, REAL SMALL.   :lol:  good luck finding 4G w/ t-mobile.   :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 03, 2011, 09:37:42 PM
Isn't the G2's processor a snapdragon as well?  And the reviews I have read of the G2 all say they noticed a difference in speed between the Evo and the G2...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
it has a snapdragon chipset but it's not the same cpu.  snapdragon refers to a family of chipsets.  snapdragon chipset uses the scorpion cpu in it.  both scorpions (EVO/G2) are clocked at different speeds.

more info on the chipset family here-  http://www.qualcomm.com/products_services/chipsets/snapdragon.html#specs


i've only read a couple reviews but they've said there isn't a noticeable difference b/w the two but honestly i have no desire to do my own benchmarks
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 03, 2011, 10:08:35 PM
Seems strange that they went with the 800Mhz processor in their flagship phone.  Also, rumblings that T-Mobile's 4G is mostly smoke and mirrors.

with the G2, HTC opted to go for increased battery life with no noticeable benchmark differences b/w its 800 mhz cpu and the 1 gb snapdragon on the EVO.

as far as t-mobile's 4G network- the footprint is real for sure, REAL SMALL.   :lol:  good luck finding 4G w/ t-mobile.   :flush:

Verizon has the "truest" 4G with their LTE network, then semi-legit Sprint with their WiMax network, then T-Mobile with what is basically 3.5G. I'm actually surprised they are allowed to call it 4g because it really isn't. T-mobile 3g is called hspa. Their "4G" is hspa+. But I think that actually means that everywhere they have 3G, they actually now have the "4G" but I'm not positive on that.


EDIT: Also, the clocking (800 mhz/1gb) Doesn't mean everything in terms of speed. The G2 processor is a newer model than what's in the Evo and similar phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 03, 2011, 11:36:48 PM
http://money.cnn.com/2010/12/01/technology/4g_myth/index.htm (http://money.cnn.com/2010/12/01/technology/4g_myth/index.htm)

T-Mobile has just as much right to call it 4G as anyone else because nobody truly is 4G yet. I could call my male genitals a rattlesnake all I want but that still wouldn't make it venomous.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on January 03, 2011, 11:44:47 PM
Yeah don't really know what you guys are talking about.  But this "goggles" thing seems to be pretty cool.  You can take a picture of stuff (bar codes, brands, landmarks) and the phone will recognize it and bring up a google search about it.  Seems like magic to me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on January 04, 2011, 09:29:18 AM
Lower end EVO that I thought would be available by the end of last year.

http://now.sprint.com/firsts/evo4g/#/evoshift4g/ (http://now.sprint.com/firsts/evo4g/#/evoshift4g/)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 04, 2011, 10:30:18 AM
Seems strange that they went with the 800Mhz processor in their flagship phone.  Also, rumblings that T-Mobile's 4G is mostly smoke and mirrors.

with the G2, HTC opted to go for increased battery life with no noticeable benchmark differences b/w its 800 mhz cpu and the 1 gb snapdragon on the EVO.

as far as t-mobile's 4G network- the footprint is real for sure, REAL SMALL.   :lol:  good luck finding 4G w/ t-mobile.   :flush:

Verizon has the "truest" 4G with their LTE network, then semi-legit Sprint with their WiMax network, then T-Mobile with what is basically 3.5G. I'm actually surprised they are allowed to call it 4g because it really isn't. T-mobile 3g is called hspa. Their "4G" is hspa+. But I think that actually means that everywhere they have 3G, they actually now have the "4G" but I'm not positive on that.


EDIT: Also, the clocking (800 mhz/1gb) Doesn't mean everything in terms of speed. The G2 processor is a newer model than what's in the Evo and similar phones.

um you should probably do a little research on the December 6th, 2010, ITU announcement related to their "IMT Advanced" requirements....  dumbass :lol:

go cats
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on January 04, 2011, 09:34:14 PM
Got the iPhone 4 a couple of weeks ago.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on January 05, 2011, 04:14:18 PM
Got the Epic today and I'm already having to beat ladies off of me with it! SCORE!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 05, 2011, 05:53:15 PM
Got the Epic today and I'm already having to beat ladies off of me with it! SCORE!

Grats. Just wait until you get Froyo.  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on January 06, 2011, 01:19:44 PM
Got the Epic today and I'm already having to beat ladies off of me with it! SCORE!

Grats. Just wait until you get Froyo.  :lol:

No kidding. Rumblings of them skipping to a gingerbread update instead
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 06, 2011, 01:41:48 PM
Got the Epic today and I'm already having to beat ladies off of me with it! SCORE!

Grats. Just wait until you get Froyo.  :lol:

No kidding. Rumblings of them skipping to a gingerbread update instead
froyo should be anytime, gbread for evo soon too. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2011, 02:22:44 PM
Got an OtterBox Commuter Series case for my EVO.  I didn't think a stupid case would make much of a difference but it does.  Feels much better in my pocket/hand. 

LINK (http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-EVO4G,default,pd.html?dwvar_HTC4-EVO4G_color=20&start=2&cgid=htc-evo-4g-cases)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 06, 2011, 02:24:34 PM
Got an OtterBox Commuter Series case for my EVO.  I didn't think a stupid case would make much of a difference but it does.  Feels much better in my pocket/hand. 

LINK (http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-EVO4G,default,pd.html?dwvar_HTC4-EVO4G_color=20&start=2&cgid=htc-evo-4g-cases)

I thought about this one. I went with a silicone one instead. I like it a lot.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 06, 2011, 05:46:40 PM
Got an OtterBox Commuter Series case for my EVO.  I didn't think a stupid case would make much of a difference but it does.  Feels much better in my pocket/hand. 

LINK (http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-EVO4G,default,pd.html?dwvar_HTC4-EVO4G_color=20&start=2&cgid=htc-evo-4g-cases)
ya i bought mine when i bought my phone.  of course, i'm a rough ridin' pimp.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2011, 05:57:25 PM
Got an OtterBox Commuter Series case for my EVO.  I didn't think a stupid case would make much of a difference but it does.  Feels much better in my pocket/hand. 

LINK (http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-EVO4G,default,pd.html?dwvar_HTC4-EVO4G_color=20&start=2&cgid=htc-evo-4g-cases)
ya i bought mine when i bought my phone.  of course, i'm a rough ridin' pimp.

didn't you just buy your phone, like, 2 months ago?..........  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 06, 2011, 06:08:51 PM
Got an OtterBox Commuter Series case for my EVO.  I didn't think a stupid case would make much of a difference but it does.  Feels much better in my pocket/hand.  

LINK (http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-EVO-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-EVO4G,default,pd.html?dwvar_HTC4-EVO4G_color=20&start=2&cgid=htc-evo-4g-cases)
ya i bought mine when i bought my phone.  of course, i'm a rough ridin' pimp.

didn't you just buy your phone, like, 2 months ago?..........  :lol:
i'm not sure, i just remember it was 2 months before you bought your otter box  :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2011, 06:26:05 PM
 :cool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on January 07, 2011, 01:59:27 PM
http://www.shellypalmer.com/2011/01/verizon-wants-4g-everywhere/

Quote
Verizon’s CES keynote revealed plans to make the 4G LTE network nationwide over the next 36 months.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2011, 05:51:40 PM
http://www.shellypalmer.com/2011/01/verizon-wants-4g-everywhere/

Quote
Verizon’s CES keynote revealed plans to make the 4G LTE network nationwide over the next 36 months.


SPRINT!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on January 07, 2011, 07:38:13 PM
The rough ridin' camera lens on my EVO broke somehow.  Not happy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on January 07, 2011, 09:44:57 PM
"This is the worst case scenario for the other carriers," said Roger Entner of Recon Analytics. "When Verizon comes out with the iPhone, there's only one carrier in the U.S. that will gain customers, and that's Verizon."

Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704739504576068170230339348.html#ixzz1APYupQfI
 :emawkid:

And the new lineup of 4g phones coming out!!??   :drool:



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 07, 2011, 09:47:44 PM
Sprint gave me $270 for my iPhone & Hero, Evo is now rooted and a FREE mobile hotspot  :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: BigPapi on January 10, 2011, 11:04:47 PM
so are the bionic or thunderbolt worth waiting for? just found out i can upgrade my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on January 11, 2011, 12:23:20 AM
so are the bionic or thunderbolt worth waiting for? just found out i can upgrade my phone.

Yes and yes.  The Droid X, or Droid 2 Global, or Incredible are good phones but you may as well wait another month and get a ridiculously awesome phone (or an iphone if you are an apple guy)  <---announcement coming at 10 tomorrow morning!   :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 11, 2011, 12:39:34 AM
Pretty sure I wouldn't hold out for this

Quote
It's a big phone in all dimensions. Think Droid X, without the thin-ness. It's all plastic, and very light. Considering only the size-weight ratio, it feels a bit cheap

Quote
It's LCD, but it has the same sub-pixel issues as some OLED displays, so a thin line looks more like a very fine dotted line than a smooth line

http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=7254 (http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=7254)



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on January 11, 2011, 12:59:43 AM
iphone losers :flush:  <- go into the toilet
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 08:15:35 AM
Sprint gave me $270 for my iPhone & Hero, Evo is now rooted and a FREE mobile hotspot  :love:
this recently?  what software build did you root?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on January 11, 2011, 11:57:45 AM
My contract is up in 3 weeks. 

My choices:

1. Stay with AT&T, upgrade to iPhone4.
2. Switch to Sprint and go w/ the Evo
3. Switch to Verizon and (crap I dont' even know what phone they would have)  Help!

I need some good advice from someone smart like Steve Dave or 'Clams.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 12:17:09 PM
get off of att.  verizon will have the iPhone 4 on 2/10, either go with that or the EVO on sprint.

evo can do everything the iphone 4 can do and more, it's just not integrated as well as the apple product.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 11, 2011, 12:23:46 PM
I got a black market droid x and switched it into my verizon plan, so I'm not bound to anything.  Will be less problems to continue expensing it if I stay on verizon.  Looks like HTC thunderbolt and Motorola droid bionic will be verizon comparables to sprint htc evo 4g.  What should I get?  Would also consider verizon iphone.  Not in a hurry for any of them, unless sd figures out how to break my droid x.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 12:26:34 PM
get off of att.  verizon will have the iPhone 4 on 2/10, either go with that or the EVO on sprint.

evo can do everything the iphone 4 can do and more, it's just not integrated as well as the apple product.

agree witch clams.  Plus you could take advantage of the 4g if you go with Sprint since you live in KC.  I haven't heard but would guess the Verizon iphone plan will be more expensive than the Sprint Evo plan and not have 4g.  then again, iphones seem pretty elite.  just get off att.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 11, 2011, 12:27:23 PM
I got a black market droid x and switched it into my verizon plan, so I'm not bound to anything.  Will be less problems to continue expensing it if I stay on verizon.  Looks like HTC thunderbolt and Motorola droid bionic will be verizon comparables to sprint htc evo 4g.  What should I get?  Would also consider verizon iphone.  Not in a hurry for any of them, unless sd figures out how to break my droid x.

would not put it past him. that guy lives to break phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2011, 12:27:37 PM
I got a black market droid x and switched it into my verizon plan, so I'm not bound to anything.  Will be less problems to continue expensing it if I stay on verizon.  Looks like HTC thunderbolt and Motorola droid bionic will be verizon comparables to sprint htc evo 4g.  What should I get?  Would also consider verizon iphone.  Not in a hurry for any of them, unless sd figures out how to break my droid x.

you better figure out whichever one doesn't have a keyboard and plan on getting it because I am going to break the crap out of your X.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 11, 2011, 12:30:12 PM
ya the vzn plan is $20 more/mo then the everything data plan on sprint with the 4G tax added in.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 12, 2011, 12:50:27 AM
Sprint gave me $270 for my iPhone & Hero, Evo is now rooted and a FREE mobile hotspot  :love:
this recently?  what software build did you root?

Yeah, did it Friday to software build 3.70.651.1. It wasn't half as hard as I imagined it would be and some of the custom roms are pretty bad ass.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Johnny Thunderbone on January 12, 2011, 01:16:52 AM
Sprint gave me $270 for my iPhone & Hero, Evo is now rooted and a FREE mobile hotspot  :love:
this recently?  what software build did you root?

Yeah, did it Friday to software build 3.70.651.1. It wasn't half as hard as I imagined it would be and some of the custom roms are pretty bad ass.

Running CyanogenMod 6.1.2 with the gingerbread keyboard and a couple of apps flashed on there.  :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 07:52:34 AM
Sprint gave me $270 for my iPhone & Hero, Evo is now rooted and a FREE mobile hotspot  :love:
this recently?  what software build did you root?

Yeah, did it Friday to software build 3.70.651.1. It wasn't half as hard as I imagined it would be and some of the custom roms are pretty bad ass.

cool thanks, the 3.70.XX.XXX.X build wasn't compatible until the last two weeks or so, i think i checked around Christmas and they still hadn't released a root yet.  this is good news.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 12, 2011, 07:54:41 AM
I hate the crap out of AT&T's data service
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 08:00:10 AM
I hate the crap out of AT&T's data service

pretty bad business decision that they've waited so long to deploy LTE considering everything they had at stake and the fact that they spent the last 4 years bathing in apple's money.

losing iphone 4 exclusivity is really going to hurt them badly.  their growth came almost exclusively from the iphone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on January 12, 2011, 09:35:44 AM
I've decided to drop AT&T. 

My decision is now between Sprint and the EVO and going to Verizon and the iPhone 4 or DroidX. 

I assume Sprint's monthly rates are better than Verizon's and the 4G blows Verizon's coverage away.  How can Verizon compete with Sprint and the EVO?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on January 12, 2011, 09:39:38 AM
I've decided to drop AT&T. 

My decision is now between Sprint and the EVO and going to Verizon and the iPhone 4 or DroidX. 

I assume Sprint's monthly rates are better than Verizon's and the 4G blows Verizon's coverage away.  How can Verizon compete with Sprint and the EVO?

Sprint's 4g definitely does not blow Verizon's away.  Actually quite the opposite.  Sprint's 4g is wimax compared to the LTE that Verizon runs.  Sprint might be offering 4g in some places that Verizon is not but that will change sooner than later.  LTE kicks the crap out of wimax.  Google it. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2011, 09:43:01 AM
Is LTE even launching in KC?  If so, when? I know Verizon doesn't have any current 4G phones available and neither of the ones you mentioned are 4g anyway.  Plus, as clams mentioned, verizon will cost more for their data plans.  The only benefit to verizon that I can see is that the iphone seems more elite.  I would definitely not go with verizon and a droid given the cost differences and no current 4g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 09:45:38 AM
I've decided to drop AT&T. 

My decision is now between Sprint and the EVO and going to Verizon and the iPhone 4 or DroidX. 

I assume Sprint's monthly rates are better than Verizon's and the 4G blows Verizon's coverage away.  How can Verizon compete with Sprint and the EVO?

Sprint's 4g definitely does not blow Verizon's away.  Actually quite the opposite.  Sprint's 4g is wimax compared to the LTE that Verizon runs.  Sprint might be offering 4g in some places that Verizon is not but that will change sooner than later.  LTE kicks the crap out of wimax.  Google it. 

this isn't really accurate.  google it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on January 12, 2011, 12:50:44 PM
Sprint just dropped the price on the Epic and that Galaxy tab
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 12, 2011, 01:56:09 PM
I really really like my epic.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 12, 2011, 02:38:03 PM
clams- the eff is this? http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/sprint-promises-industry-first-at-february-7th-event/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 05:17:41 PM
clams- the eff is this? http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/sprint-promises-industry-first-at-february-7th-event/
i was surprised to read that on engadget this morning as anyone.  i don't think it's a hardware thing, my guess- and this is only a guess, is that it's a new plan or policy shift.  also could be a network related announcement.  i really have no idea
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 12, 2011, 07:57:52 PM
Sprint gave me $270 for my iPhone & Hero, Evo is now rooted and a FREE mobile hotspot  :love:
this recently?  what software build did you root?

Yeah, did it Friday to software build 3.70.651.1. It wasn't half as hard as I imagined it would be and some of the custom roms are pretty bad ass.

cool thanks, the 3.70.XX.XXX.X build wasn't compatible until the last two weeks or so, i think i checked around Christmas and they still hadn't released a root yet.  this is good news.

Everything you need is here... it's for dummies so even goEMAWers should be able to pull it off  :emawkid:

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/194918-rooting-dummies-extras.html (http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/194918-rooting-dummies-extras.html)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 09:12:53 PM
ya i have read that guide several times over the past 2 months, still only understand a little bit of it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 12, 2011, 09:48:38 PM
Did you download unrevoked?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 10:14:58 PM
no, not yet
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 12, 2011, 10:22:30 PM
If you wanna pull the trigger you need to have unrevoked, once you get everything set up that program does the rooting for you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2011, 10:24:50 PM
ok cool, thanks.  i don't want to brick my phone though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 12, 2011, 10:30:38 PM
ok cool, thanks.  i don't want to brick my phone though.

Yeah but that only happens to maybe one in every thousand and if you have insurance on it worst case scenario that happens, you say you lost your phone, put up $100 and get a new one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 12, 2011, 11:50:01 PM
I think I'll root once Gingerbread comes out and Unrevoked has a method for it. Wireless tethering and ad blocking alone are worth rooting.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slimz on January 13, 2011, 12:17:21 AM
I hate the crap out of AT&T's data service

pretty bad business decision that they've waited so long to deploy LTE considering everything they had at stake and the fact that they spent the last 4 years bathing in apple's money.

losing iphone 4 exclusivity is really going to hurt them badly.  their growth came almost exclusively from the iphone.

If AT&T doesn't continue to grandfather their existing unlimited data plans for the iPhone, they stand to lose a lot of business.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 13, 2011, 08:58:45 AM
I hate the crap out of AT&T's data service

pretty bad business decision that they've waited so long to deploy LTE considering everything they had at stake and the fact that they spent the last 4 years bathing in apple's money.

losing iphone 4 exclusivity is really going to hurt them badly.  their growth came almost exclusively from the iphone.

If AT&T doesn't continue to grandfather their existing unlimited data plans for the iPhone, they stand to lose a lot of business.
i don't understand, pls explain
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on January 13, 2011, 10:27:52 AM
Is LTE even launching in KC?  If so, when? I know Verizon doesn't have any current 4G phones available and neither of the ones you mentioned are 4g anyway.  Plus, as clams mentioned, verizon will cost more for their data plans.  The only benefit to verizon that I can see is that the iphone seems more elite.  I would definitely not go with verizon and a droid given the cost differences and no current 4g.

No official date yet for KC.  Probably looking like end of this year beginning of next year which sucks.  Wichita is getting it soon though!!!!!   :emawkid:

I've actually compared my X to my buddy's EVO on 4g in KC and saw almost zero difference in speed...........actually my X was faster in some instances.  The Motorola Bionic (2 separate 1Ghz processors  :drool:) is due in stores February 17th.  That will be the first 4g handset to hit Verizon stores with the Thunderbolt and some others close behind. 

In tablet news........the Motorola Xoom??  Holy mother of wooldridge this thing is going to be elite.  10 inch screen, 4g, honeycomb, front and back facing cameras, hdmi out.......... :runaway:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2011, 11:24:05 AM
I've actually compared my X to my buddy's EVO on 4g in KC and saw almost zero difference in speed...........actually my X was faster in some instances. 

pffftttt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 13, 2011, 12:32:46 PM
Is LTE even launching in KC?  If so, when? I know Verizon doesn't have any current 4G phones available and neither of the ones you mentioned are 4g anyway.  Plus, as clams mentioned, verizon will cost more for their data plans.  The only benefit to verizon that I can see is that the iphone seems more elite.  I would definitely not go with verizon and a droid given the cost differences and no current 4g.

No official date yet for KC.  Probably looking like end of this year beginning of next year which sucks.  Wichita is getting it soon though!!!!!   :emawkid:

I've actually compared my X to my buddy's EVO on 4g in KC and saw almost zero difference in speed...........actually my X was faster in some instances.  The Motorola Bionic (2 separate 1Ghz processors  :drool:) is due in stores February 17th.  That will be the first 4g handset to hit Verizon stores with the Thunderbolt and some others close behind. 

In tablet news........the Motorola Xoom??  Holy mother of wooldridge this thing is going to be elite.  10 inch screen, 4g, honeycomb, front and back facing cameras, hdmi out.......... :runaway:

i get 5-6 down, 1 up in kc on 4g.  you must have super evdo to beat that
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on January 13, 2011, 01:36:06 PM
Is LTE even launching in KC?  If so, when? I know Verizon doesn't have any current 4G phones available and neither of the ones you mentioned are 4g anyway.  Plus, as clams mentioned, verizon will cost more for their data plans.  The only benefit to verizon that I can see is that the iphone seems more elite.  I would definitely not go with verizon and a droid given the cost differences and no current 4g.

No official date yet for KC.  Probably looking like end of this year beginning of next year which sucks.  Wichita is getting it soon though!!!!!   :emawkid:

I've actually compared my X to my buddy's EVO on 4g in KC and saw almost zero difference in speed...........actually my X was faster in some instances.  The Motorola Bionic (2 separate 1Ghz processors  :drool:) is due in stores February 17th.  That will be the first 4g handset to hit Verizon stores with the Thunderbolt and some others close behind. 

In tablet news........the Motorola Xoom??  Holy mother of wooldridge this thing is going to be elite.  10 inch screen, 4g, honeycomb, front and back facing cameras, hdmi out.......... :runaway:

i get 5-6 down, 1 up in kc on 4g.  you must have super evdo to beat that

I upgraded my service to SUPER!!!  evdo recently.  Pretty increds  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on January 13, 2011, 01:41:07 PM
clams- the eff is this? http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/sprint-promises-industry-first-at-february-7th-event/
i was surprised to read that on engadget this morning as anyone.  i don't think it's a hardware thing, my guess- and this is only a guess, is that it's a new plan or policy shift.  also could be a network related announcement.  i really have no idea

Rumblings of the first 3D phone or tablet coming to Sprint. And by rumblings, I mean pure speculation
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2011, 01:44:59 PM
I can't wait for 3D stuff to go away. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 13, 2011, 02:25:59 PM
I can't wait for 3D stuff to go away. 
it's actually a lot cooler than i thought it would be.  playing Gran Turismo 5 in 3D is really a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 13, 2011, 02:26:50 PM
also, it's not going away.  someone decided that we need 3d and it's going to be here to stay.  should see glassesless 3d showing up next year in the consumer electronic space at least, that will be better.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2011, 02:47:08 PM
also, it's not going away.  someone decided that we need 3d and it's going to be here to stay.  should see glassesless 3d showing up next year in the consumer electronic space at least, that will be better.

heard that sales of 3D tvs were awful over the holiday season.  I mean, they had tons of 3d in the 80s and it went away then.  I'm hopeful it goes away again....though glassesless intrigues me
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on January 13, 2011, 03:44:51 PM
glassesless is hard to say.  that is all.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 13, 2011, 03:56:40 PM
I'm not completely sold on that actually being a word.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 13, 2011, 06:58:48 PM
i get 5-6 down, 1 up in kc on 4g.  you must have super evdo to beat that

I second this motion, I compared 4G and Road Runner on different speed test and it's super close. 5.22 down 1.07 up is the most I've got so far into this early experiment. Hands down no possible way a 3G network is pulling that weight.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on January 13, 2011, 07:07:10 PM
It's been around six months since I got my touch screen.  Don't like it as much.  I make more mistakes while typing and my thumbs can only move about 70-80% as fast as they can with a keyboard (mainly because I'm trying not to make mistakes).  Don't tell me about Skype because I'm already fast.  I just want to be super, blazin', teenage girl fast.  I'm also not crazy about Android.  Too limiting.  Reminds me of Apple.  For example, why the eff can't you copy text from Gmail? 

(http://lolsnaps.com/upload_images/real/734.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 13, 2011, 07:10:30 PM
I can't effing believe that they don't have copy paste.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2011, 07:22:22 PM
I can't wait for 3D stuff to go away. 

thanks for chiming in gramps
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 13, 2011, 08:31:48 PM
It's been around six months since I got my touch screen.  Don't like it as much.  I make more mistakes while typing and my thumbs can only move about 70-80% as fast as they can with a keyboard (mainly because I'm trying not to make mistakes).  Don't tell me about Skype because I'm already fast.  I just want to be super, blazin', teenage girl fast.  I'm also not crazy about Android.  Too limiting.  Reminds me of Apple.  For example, why the eff can't you copy text from Gmail? 

You can copy text from gmail. It's just cumbersome. Menu-more-select text.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on January 13, 2011, 09:30:28 PM
You can copy text from gmail. It's just cumbersome. Menu-more-select text.

I think I would have been able to figure that out.  And I also don't think that sounds cumbersome.  I don't know what you have, but I looked into the issue and read that the standard Gmail app does not facilitate copying.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 13, 2011, 10:47:28 PM
You can copy text from gmail. It's just cumbersome. Menu-more-select text.

I think I would have been able to figure that out.  And I also don't think that sounds cumbersome.  I don't know what you have, but I looked into the issue and read that the standard Gmail app does not facilitate copying.

I have version 2.3.2 on my Evo. Right there. Plain as day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on January 13, 2011, 10:58:37 PM
chum1 sound like an idiot when it comes to phones
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on January 13, 2011, 11:54:57 PM
So, they finally added this function just recently.  Sounds like Apple.  Which was my original point.  Because the reason they didn't have it before was that they tried to make it so rough ridin' user friendly. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: turns_cats_trashy on January 16, 2011, 10:57:37 PM
Anyone who uses google as home page change it to www.ecozi.org

I was skeptical at first but have noticed better battery life.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2011, 02:20:56 PM
In first half of 2011 Wichita getting Verizon LTE but not KC

http://phandroid.com/2011/01/17/49-new-lte-markets-for-first-half-of-2011-named-by-verizon/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 17, 2011, 04:26:40 PM
:gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 18, 2011, 09:02:53 AM
In first half of 2011 Wichita getting Verizon LTE but not KC

http://phandroid.com/2011/01/17/49-new-lte-markets-for-first-half-of-2011-named-by-verizon/

Was told by Verizon store person that the thought is Manhattan will get it in about a year.  Of course, the knowledge of store people is often questionable, but it sounds about right.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 18, 2011, 09:16:56 AM
sprint adding +$10 charge/month to their 3G data plans at contract renewals.  4g people will pay the same as 3g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2011, 09:20:25 AM
sprint adding +$10 charge/month to their 3G data plans at contract renewals.  4g people will pay the same as 3g.

Though this doesn't help me at all it makes me feel better
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 18, 2011, 10:40:04 AM
I just turned on 4g and I actually connected in downtown Co Springs. Only getting 2mbps though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2011, 10:43:51 PM
wow, hope this is real:

http://www.androidcentral.com/virgin-mobiles-lg-optimus-v-priced-149

:gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 24, 2011, 11:06:58 PM
Any ETA for Evo Gingerbread, ssclams? I'm getting ancy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 24, 2011, 11:21:13 PM
Ancy?!  Seriously?!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 25, 2011, 09:19:54 AM
Ancy?!  Seriously?!

I want to root my phone, but I'm waiting on Gingerbread so I don't have to keep messing with it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 25, 2011, 09:36:09 AM
not sure, heard it was close but it's been a while so not sure
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 25, 2011, 10:10:05 AM
Hope ginger has a built in spell check.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 25, 2011, 11:14:30 AM
I'd just like to add that Sprint keeps sending me refund checks for like a couple bucks every few months, I dunno why.  It's kinda awesome cashing them, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2011, 01:30:19 PM
Android market web client launched today w/ OTA installations.   Pretty cool.

http://market.android.com/



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on February 02, 2011, 01:49:52 PM
Android market web client launched today w/ OTA installations.   Pretty cool.

http://market.android.com/





now if they would just get the sign-in problems fixed......

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2011, 01:52:35 PM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bakerman on February 02, 2011, 02:01:09 PM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:

Damn, that sucks!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on February 02, 2011, 02:12:49 PM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:

Had this happen to me a while back.  Fixed it by renaming (or deleting) the android_secure folder on the root of your SD card. After that, all my updates worked without problems.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2011, 02:15:51 PM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:

Had this happen to me a while back.  Fixed it by renaming (or deleting) the android_secure folder on the root of your SD card. After that, all my updates worked without problems.

come to my house and do this on my phone. tia.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 02, 2011, 03:18:33 PM
Yesterday there was a rumor that google would release their music service. I was hoping it was true. Oh well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 02, 2011, 09:31:29 PM
Android market web client launched today w/ OTA installations.   Pretty cool.

http://market.android.com/



http://www.appbrain.com/ Already did this. But they are always kinda slow to get updates for apps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2011, 10:18:48 PM
Android market web client launched today w/ OTA installations.   Pretty cool.

http://market.android.com/



http://www.appbrain.com/ Already did this. But they are always kinda slow to get updates for apps.
i have appbrain app but it's not the same
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 02, 2011, 10:43:07 PM
Just found Pulse news reader. Blows Google Reader out of the water in terms of UI.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 02, 2011, 10:48:23 PM


Just found Pulse news reader. Blows Google Reader out of the water in terms of UI.

Yeah it's very good
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 04, 2011, 10:17:03 AM
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/03/2631425/sprint-hires-famous-illusionist.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/03/2631425/sprint-hires-famous-illusionist.html)

 :excited: :dunno: :popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 04, 2011, 11:11:32 AM
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/03/2631425/sprint-hires-famous-illusionist.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/03/2631425/sprint-hires-famous-illusionist.html)

 :excited: :dunno: :popcorn:

I posted this earlier and clams claimed he didn't know. Any news on this clams?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 04, 2011, 11:56:42 AM
One analyst estimates the carrier pre-sold as many as 100,000 units in 17 hours


Source: Verizon Wireless
That didn't take long.

Verizon (VZ) announced Friday that it had halted pre-sales of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone, having burned through its first shipment in less than a day.

It took only two hours -- from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. EST Thursday -- for the company to sell more phones than any first-day launch in its history, according to Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead.

Within 17 hours it had run out of its "limited" supply -- which RBC Capital's Mike Abramsky estimates at something less than 100,000 units.

The stock out, Abramsky told clients, "affirms the strong pent-up demand for the Verizon iPhone, and bodes well for initial sell-through."

Based on first-day sales, Susquehanna's Jeff Fidicaro estimates that Verizon will sell 2.9 million iPhones before the end of March and a total of 11.6 million iPhones in 2011.

Some customers who pre-ordered iPhones have already been notified that their units have shipped. Retail sales of iPhones Verizon's outlets begin Feb. 10 at 7 a.m. local time. We expect to see some lines.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 04, 2011, 12:26:36 PM
Verizon announces iphone, begins sales, announces data throttling  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 04, 2011, 01:14:33 PM

i have appbrain app but it's not the same

How is it different for you? You can browse apps, and install them over the web...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 04, 2011, 01:37:13 PM

i have appbrain app but it's not the same

How is it different for you? You can browse apps, and install them over the web...

They're similar, but the android market seems to be a lot faster, cleaner, easier to use. The Appbrain app sucked.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2011, 01:50:40 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/03/2631425/sprint-hires-famous-illusionist.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/03/2631425/sprint-hires-famous-illusionist.html)

 :excited: :dunno: :popcorn:

I posted this earlier and clams claimed he didn't know. Any news on this clams?
nothing. this one is undercover bigtime.  i don't think it's going to be too big of a deal though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on February 04, 2011, 02:14:31 PM
I am really hating my HTC HD2.  Windows OS is rough ridin' horrible.  Everything is slow and crashes often. 

Looking at selling it and buying a Blackberry.  Loved my Curve 8320. 

Someone with more recent BB use than I, what is a good BB nowadays?

Looking at BB because I like the keyboard.  Not digging my touch screen keypad lately.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on February 04, 2011, 02:15:21 PM
Verizon announces iphone, begins sales, announces data throttling  :lol:

:sigh:

I wonder how much gets you into Verizon's "top 5%". That's the tier they claim to be targeting.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 04, 2011, 02:43:04 PM
Verizon announces iphone, begins sales, announces data throttling  :lol:

:sigh:

I wonder how much gets you into Verizon's "top 5%". That's the tier they claim to be targeting.

I doubt you're even close.  I bet it's people that stream tv all day or something. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 04, 2011, 04:41:33 PM
I am really hating my HTC HD2.  Windows OS is rough ridin' horrible.  Everything is slow and crashes often. 

Looking at selling it and buying a Blackberry.  Loved my Curve 8320. 

Someone with more recent BB use than I, what is a good BB nowadays?

Looking at BB because I like the keyboard.  Not digging my touch screen keypad lately.

You have one of the most heavily developed phones. If you wanted to, you could load Android, WinPho 7, Windows98, or Linux on your HD2.

http://www.xda-developers.com/tag/htc-hd2/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 04, 2011, 05:06:51 PM
HTC Thunderbolt coming in a couple weeks to Verizon 4G?  Does Verizon have 4G capability?  Thunderbolt bad ass?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2011, 05:17:31 PM
HTC Thunderbolt coming in a couple weeks to Verizon 4G?  Does Verizon have 4G capability?  Thunderbolt bad ass?

Yes, Yes, and Yes.  No Vzn 4G in KC yet though.  Sometime in 2011 I think?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 04, 2011, 05:44:44 PM
HTC Thunderbolt coming in a couple weeks to Verizon 4G?  Does Verizon have 4G capability?  Thunderbolt bad ass?

I would wait for HTC to release a dual core phone. Its basically an Evo for Verizon. Which is cool, the Evo is a great phone, but it came out like 6 months ago.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on February 04, 2011, 05:49:13 PM
I am really hating my HTC HD2.  Windows OS is rough ridin' horrible.  Everything is slow and crashes often. 

Looking at selling it and buying a Blackberry.  Loved my Curve 8320. 

Someone with more recent BB use than I, what is a good BB nowadays?

Looking at BB because I like the keyboard.  Not digging my touch screen keypad lately.

An HD2 can run like any Mobile OS on the planet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2011, 06:01:50 PM
HTC Thunderbolt coming in a couple weeks to Verizon 4G?  Does Verizon have 4G capability?  Thunderbolt bad ass?

I would wait for HTC to release a dual core phone. Its basically an Evo for Verizon. Which is cool, the Evo is a great phone, but it came out like 6 months ago.
why?  what's a dual core going to do that the snapdragon cant?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on February 04, 2011, 06:29:05 PM
HTC Thunderbolt coming in a couple weeks to Verizon 4G?  Does Verizon have 4G capability?  Thunderbolt bad ass?

Yes, Yes, and Yes.  No Vzn 4G in KC yet though.  Sometime in 2011 I think?

3Q is what I heard last
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 04, 2011, 07:06:08 PM
HTC Thunderbolt coming in a couple weeks to Verizon 4G?  Does Verizon have 4G capability?  Thunderbolt bad ass?

I would wait for HTC to release a dual core phone. Its basically an Evo for Verizon. Which is cool, the Evo is a great phone, but it came out like 6 months ago.
why?  what's a dual core going to do that the snapdragon cant?

Probably nothing, but it will be able to do everything better. I wouldn't buy a 1ghz processor if i knew there was a 1.2 or 1.4 dual core on the way in the next few months. I would personally wait for CTIA in March.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 04, 2011, 07:57:14 PM
I'm rolling with a busted up, cracked screen, piece of crap iPhone 3G.  I'm either going iPhone 4 or this Thunderbolt.  The t-bolt looks like a bad [redacted].
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 04, 2011, 09:04:43 PM
I'm rolling with a busted up, cracked screen, piece of crap iPhone 3G.  I'm either going iPhone 4 or this Thunderbolt.  The t-bolt looks like a bad [redacted].

Honestly, and I'm not just saying this because I have one, you should go EVO on Sprint if you aren't going iphone4.  The iphone has a lot of advantages over the EVO but the thunderbolt has the exact same advantages/disadvantages as the EVO.  It's pretty much the same phone.  Plus, you get the 4G on sprint in KC right now and your bill will be lower.  If you are staying Verizon you should get the iphone4.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on February 04, 2011, 09:07:45 PM
Dual core sure as crap won't do battery life better
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2011, 09:56:33 AM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:

Had this happen to me a while back.  Fixed it by renaming (or deleting) the android_secure folder on the root of your SD card. After that, all my updates worked without problems.

come to my house and do this on my phone. tia.

seriously, walk me through exactly what to do here
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 05, 2011, 12:18:31 PM
Dual core sure as crap won't do battery life better
hemmy's first good post.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 05, 2011, 03:19:26 PM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:

Had this happen to me a while back.  Fixed it by renaming (or deleting) the android_secure folder on the root of your SD card. After that, all my updates worked without problems.

come to my house and do this on my phone. tia.

seriously, walk me through exactly what to do here

Are you rooted?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2011, 04:08:27 PM
My app updates are pissing me off.  About half the time I update an app it fails and fucks up my phone.  I have discovered that if I un-mount the SD card and then update the app it works but it is an unholy pain in the ass to do this every time.  I've been waiting for gingerbread hoping it would fix this.   :dubious:

Had this happen to me a while back.  Fixed it by renaming (or deleting) the android_secure folder on the root of your SD card. After that, all my updates worked without problems.

come to my house and do this on my phone. tia.

seriously, walk me through exactly what to do here

Are you rooted?

no
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on February 05, 2011, 06:27:08 PM
I am really hating my HTC HD2.  Windows OS is rough ridin' horrible.  Everything is slow and crashes often. 

Looking at selling it and buying a Blackberry.  Loved my Curve 8320. 

Someone with more recent BB use than I, what is a good BB nowadays?

Looking at BB because I like the keyboard.  Not digging my touch screen keypad lately.

An HD2 can run like any Mobile OS on the planet.

Where would a guy go to learn how to do this so that once I start the process, I can finish it in a reasonable amt of time(work phone)?

TIA
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 06, 2011, 12:49:32 AM
I am really hating my HTC HD2.  Windows OS is rough ridin' horrible.  Everything is slow and crashes often.  

Looking at selling it and buying a Blackberry.  Loved my Curve 8320.  

Someone with more recent BB use than I, what is a good BB nowadays?

Looking at BB because I like the keyboard.  Not digging my touch screen keypad lately.

An HD2 can run like any Mobile OS on the planet.

Where would a guy go to learn how to do this so that once I start the process, I can finish it in a reasonable amt of time(work phone)?

TIA

Well, learning the process is the hard part. It will take a few hours of reading to feel confident enough you aren't going to brick your phone. Once you feel confident, It doesn't take that long to get your phone how you want it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=531

@stevedave Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on February 06, 2011, 01:11:32 AM
Do you need root access to rename a folder? A terminal emulator doesn't require root, you can just rename it from there.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2011, 08:00:35 AM
guess it's back to waiting for gingerbread and hoping that fixes it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on February 06, 2011, 08:20:13 AM
My TopGuest app fucks up everytime I try to run it.  I am absolutely furious at this.  Anyone know of any solution to this that doesn't involve me reconfiguring my whole rough ridin' phone operating system with one mistake destroying all my contacts/important info?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on February 07, 2011, 11:14:55 AM
Not a 3D device. Dual Screen though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 07, 2011, 01:34:49 PM
wow, hope this is real:

http://www.androidcentral.com/virgin-mobiles-lg-optimus-v-priced-149

:gocho:

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-v-phone.jsp?intcmp=p-hp-mps1-optimuslaunch-020111
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 07, 2011, 02:22:34 PM
wow, hope this is real:

http://www.androidcentral.com/virgin-mobiles-lg-optimus-v-priced-149

:gocho:

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/cell-phones/lg-optimus-v-phone.jsp?intcmp=p-hp-mps1-optimuslaunch-020111

yep, they have been in target and radio shack for a week or 2 now. That's a hell of a deal.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 07, 2011, 02:39:13 PM
did you buy one?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 07, 2011, 02:44:42 PM
did you buy one?

not yet. waiting for verizon contract to go up, then porting the number to google voice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 07, 2011, 05:43:58 PM
Well, now this is quite the embarrassment.

http://gizmodo.com/#!5754281/kyoceras-double+headed-echo-is-nothing-more-than-mutant
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 08, 2011, 05:15:43 PM
this is super cool.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/verizons-lg-revolution-to-support-voice-over-lte-mid-year/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 08, 2011, 05:53:12 PM
this is super cool.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/verizons-lg-revolution-to-support-voice-over-lte-mid-year/



Lots of potential, but I could see a lot of problems. Will the higher quality only work when both people have VoLTE? Will battery life be as abysmal as Evo with 4G turned on? How will it handle LTE/CDMA transitions during a call?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 08, 2011, 06:19:04 PM
this is super cool.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/verizons-lg-revolution-to-support-voice-over-lte-mid-year/



Lots of potential, but I could see a lot of problems. Will the higher quality only work when both people have VoLTE? Will battery life be as abysmal as Evo with 4G turned on? How will it handle LTE/CDMA transitions during a call?
for this phone, battery life will be an issue.  but you know how it works, they'll design better arm processors that will require less voltage to do more processing, along with more advanced batteries.

voip is most definitely the next evolution of wireless networks though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 11, 2011, 07:32:56 AM
 :bait:

So the David Blaine gimmick was for this?  http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2011, 08:16:32 AM
ya :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 11, 2011, 09:08:59 AM
:bait:

So the David Blaine gimmick was for this?  http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html)

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1031.msg228465#msg228465

It's quite embarassing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2011, 09:18:46 AM
don't rub it in
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on February 11, 2011, 09:20:17 AM
:bait:

So the David Blaine gimmick was for this?  http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html)

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1031.msg228465#msg228465

It's quite embarassing.

Echo looks like a Nintendo DS
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 11, 2011, 09:32:41 AM
:bait:

So the David Blaine gimmick was for this?  http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html)

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1031.msg228465#msg228465

It's quite embarassing.

Echo looks like a Nintendo DS

QFT
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 11, 2011, 09:36:35 AM
:bait:

So the David Blaine gimmick was for this?  http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html)

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1031.msg228465#msg228465

It's quite embarassing.

Echo looks like a Nintendo DS cheap knockoff
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2011, 07:25:37 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/qualcomm-unveils-next-gen-snapdragon-family-including-quad-core/

next gen arm processors, 65% power consumtion reduction, quad core
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 14, 2011, 01:32:43 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/qualcomm-unveils-next-gen-snapdragon-family-including-quad-core/

next gen arm processors, 65% power consumtion reduction, quad core

 :eek: will take
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2011, 09:20:20 PM
Got something in the mail from sprint that basically said.  "eff you.  No more yearly upgrades, dickhead."
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on February 14, 2011, 09:22:28 PM
You make the silver list?  Got the same deal.  IDK WTF the Sprint Premier thing is even about.  I guess we get the full discounts every 22 months now.  :meh:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 14, 2011, 09:28:22 PM
Can someone tell me how to get chat to work on my epic.  Or if it's possible.  Tia
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2011, 10:56:08 PM
You make the silver list?  Got the same deal.  IDK WTF the Sprint Premier thing is even about.  I guess we get the full discounts every 22 months now.  :meh:

Yeah, I think I've got 1 more year until I have 10 years with sprint, so I'll be gold then, I guess.  Still sucks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 15, 2011, 12:32:41 AM
Can someone tell me how to get chat to work on my epic.  Or if it's possible.  Tia

Root your phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388).  Upgrade to Android 2.2. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861213)  Install the latest flash player. (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.adobe.flashplayer)

Its possible, but it will take a lot of reading and you will remove any warranty you have on your phone.

Probably would be better and safer if you wait til sprint pushes a 2.2 update.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on February 15, 2011, 12:32:51 AM
xperia play.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 15, 2011, 08:38:17 PM
Can someone tell me how to get chat to work on my epic.  Or if it's possible.  Tia

Root your phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388).  Upgrade to Android 2.2. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861213)  Install the latest flash player. (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.adobe.flashplayer)

Thanks, will wait

Its possible, but it will take a lot of reading and you will remove any warranty you have on your phone.

Probably would be better and safer if you wait til sprint pushes a 2.2 update.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 18, 2011, 03:33:50 PM
Froyo for Epic 4G Monday 2/21

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 18, 2011, 04:57:49 PM
Woot
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on February 21, 2011, 10:05:39 PM
:bait:

So the David Blaine gimmick was for this?  http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/218935/kyocera_echo_revealed_sprints_hot_dualscreen_android_phone.html)

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1031.msg228465#msg228465


It's quite embarassing.

Echo looks like a Nintendo DS cheap knockoff

played with a beta today.  2 Zios sewn together minus the trackball.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 22, 2011, 11:45:08 AM
Ended up getting a sweet hookup with Sprint.  Have the EVO now.  Trying to figure it all out.  It makes me feel old and like I am only using 5% of what it can do.  Any tips, apps, etc...??
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2011, 11:58:12 AM
Ended up getting a sweet hookup with Sprint.  Have the EVO now.  Trying to figure it all out.  It makes me feel old and like I am only using 5% of what it can do.  Any tips, apps, etc...??

sd updated app list:

American Airlines
Amazon
Amex
British Airways
Chase
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
Dropbox (share stuff between your PC and phone)
Epicurious (recipes)
NY Bus & Subway Maps
Scorecenter (ESPN Scoreboard app)
calorie counter (has nutrition info on pretty much every restraunt's food)
runkeeper (who the eff am I kidding, I'm not running anywhere.  Even if I was, I wouldn't drag my EVO with me...got it free and is usually $10 so that's the only reason I have it)
flightview free (flight time and delay app)
Chrome to Phone (send links from your pc in chrome browser to your phone)
Google Voice
Google Listen (podcast app)
Google Reader
Shopper
Goggles (take pictures of crap and it searches google for what you took a picture of)
Google Earth
Barcode Scanner
Happy Hours
Fruit Ninja
Priority Club Rewards
Award Wallet beta
DC Metro Transit map
Kayak
Gingerbread keyboard
Orbitz
Pandora
Angry Birds
Angry Birds Seasons
Southwest Air
Tweetdeck (tried Twitdroyd but like tweetdeck better)
Hilton
Tripadvisor
Tripit
Weather Channel
Yelp
Words with friends
X Construct
Dolphin Browser HD (my fav web browser)
RockPlayer (play divx and other encoded movies)
NPR News
TuneIn Radio
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 22, 2011, 12:08:44 PM
Ended up getting a sweet hookup with Sprint.  Have the EVO now.  Trying to figure it all out.  It makes me feel old and like I am only using 5% of what it can do.  Any tips, apps, etc...??

sd updated app list:

American Airlines
Amazon
Amex
British Airways
Chase
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
Dropbox (share stuff between your PC and phone)
Epicurious (recipes)
NY Bus & Subway Maps
Scorecenter (ESPN Scoreboard app)
calorie counter (has nutrition info on pretty much every restraunt's food)
runkeeper (who the eff am I kidding, I'm not running anywhere.  Even if I was, I wouldn't drag my EVO with me...got it free and is usually $10 so that's the only reason I have it)
flightview free (flight time and delay app)
Chrome to Phone (send links from your pc in chrome browser to your phone)
Google Voice
Google Listen (podcast app)
Google Reader
Shopper
Goggles (take pictures of crap and it searches google for what you took a picture of)
Google Earth
Barcode Scanner
Happy Hours
Fruit Ninja
Priority Club Rewards
Award Wallet beta
DC Metro Transit map
Kayak
Gingerbread keyboard
Orbitz
Pandora
Angry Birds
Angry Birds Seasons
Southwest Air
Tweetdeck (tried Twitdroyd but like tweetdeck better)
Hilton
Tripadvisor
Tripit
Weather Channel
Yelp
Words with friends
X Construct
Dolphin Browser HD (my fav web browser)
RockPlayer (play divx and other encoded movies)
NPR News
TuneIn Radio

Wow... Thanks!  I'll be busy tonight.  Love Words w/ Friends on the iPhone.  Can I still play w/ my iPhone friends on this?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2011, 12:14:27 PM
ya, cross platform
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2011, 01:23:42 PM
here's my android app list
810 WHB
AppBrain
Battery Watcher
Beautiful Widgets
Epicurious
EasyTether
Foursquare
GoLauncher
Googles
Groupon
Kayak
iSync'r
Maps
Nesoid Lite
Open Table
ROM Gripper
ScoreCenter
ShopSavvy
SNesoid Lite
SlideIT
Solitaire
SWA
Speed Test
TV Guide Mobile
Words Free
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2011, 01:25:13 PM
PowerAmp
Shopper
Pandora
Kindle
Dolphin
Adobe Reader
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 22, 2011, 01:27:11 PM
none of you guys use winamp?

it looks great. Wish there was a foobar2000 app (not just a remote).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2011, 01:30:29 PM
poweramp > winamp
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 22, 2011, 01:37:31 PM
poweramp > winamp

winamp seems like a billion times better for integration with a PC music library.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2011, 01:39:03 PM
poweramp > winamp

winamp seems like a billion times better for integration with a PC music library.
might be better for pc, not sure.  i don't use one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 22, 2011, 04:32:36 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 22, 2011, 04:51:13 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.

hate HD mini.  HATE.  was an unholy pain in the ass and wasn't any faster than HD.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 22, 2011, 04:52:33 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.

hate HD mini.  HATE.  was an unholy pain in the ass and wasn't any faster than HD.

How was it a pain in the ass? Mine is fine. It's not supposed to be faster. It has the same engine. It's just a more minimal layout with less stuff in it. It's pretty much the same exact browser.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 23, 2011, 12:58:39 PM
Froyo for Epic 4G Monday 2/21



Enjoyed my first flash vid on my epic last night. Couldn't wait for the OTA update, so I went and downloaded it directly from Samsung.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 23, 2011, 01:11:37 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.

hate HD mini.  HATE.  was an unholy pain in the ass and wasn't any faster than HD.

How was it a pain in the ass? Mine is fine. It's not supposed to be faster. It has the same engine. It's just a more minimal layout with less stuff in it. It's pretty much the same exact browser.

much worse, fewer options, looks terrible, smells
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 23, 2011, 01:38:22 PM
Froyo for Epic 4G Monday 2/21



Enjoyed my first flash vid on my epic last night. Couldn't wait for the OTA update, so I went and downloaded it directly from Samsung.

Yeah, I shouted when I got it this morning.  sweet.  I like mini better, but didn't at first at all.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 23, 2011, 02:05:54 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.

hate HD mini.  HATE.  was an unholy pain in the ass and wasn't any faster than HD.

How was it a pain in the ass? Mine is fine. It's not supposed to be faster. It has the same engine. It's just a more minimal layout with less stuff in it. It's pretty much the same exact browser.

much worse, fewer options, looks terrible, smells

I wanted fewer options. Tabs are the only thing I need. HD is cluttered and Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 23, 2011, 02:51:26 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.

hate HD mini.  HATE.  was an unholy pain in the ass and wasn't any faster than HD.

How was it a pain in the ass? Mine is fine. It's not supposed to be faster. It has the same engine. It's just a more minimal layout with less stuff in it. It's pretty much the same exact browser.

much worse, fewer options, looks terrible, smells

I wanted fewer options. Tabs are the only thing I need. HD is cluttered and Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

How is HD "cluttered"?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 24, 2011, 05:00:37 PM
I have winamp and double twist installed. I think I prefer doubletwist. Kinda wondering if it's worth it for the paid version.

SD- have you tried dolphin HD mini? I like it a lot more than the regular version.

hate HD mini.  HATE.  was an unholy pain in the ass and wasn't any faster than HD.

How was it a pain in the ass? Mine is fine. It's not supposed to be faster. It has the same engine. It's just a more minimal layout with less stuff in it. It's pretty much the same exact browser.

much worse, fewer options, looks terrible, smells

I wanted fewer options. Tabs are the only thing I need. HD is cluttered and Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

How is HD "cluttered"?

The side bar thing, addons, other "features" that aren't needed on a mobile browser. It's not bad, but compared to mini, it is. I also prefer the speed dial homepage on mini, over bookmarks.


(https://ssl.gstatic.com/android/market/com.dolphin.browser/ss-0-320-480-160-3-72878652e5a9bde7bae6354f63d2857da14eb03a) (https://ssl.gstatic.com/android/market/mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser/ss-1-320-480-160-1-c7bdd0be5c60f48e2be61cdaffee4ee031f5ecf9)


I still am not a proponent of either, to be honest. The UI's are pretty gnarly. Green is a color I would not use at all. If the default browser was easier to tab through and had a homepage button, I'd use it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 24, 2011, 05:39:28 PM
I think the fact that the sidebars are only there when you swipe them over removes them from the clutter equation.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 24, 2011, 05:42:59 PM
I think the fact that the sidebars are only there when you swipe them over removes them from the clutter equation.

I only see the sidebars when I want to see them.....which is sometimes.....which isn't an option on that shitbag mini
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 24, 2011, 05:46:29 PM
I think the fact that the sidebars are only there when you swipe them over removes them from the clutter equation.

Not when you want only tabs and a speed dial homepage. I haven't used it in a while, but it was permanently there when I used it last. No real reason to go back.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 24, 2011, 05:47:23 PM
I think the fact that the sidebars are only there when you swipe them over removes them from the clutter equation.

I only see the sidebars when I want to see them.....which is sometimes.....which isn't an option on that shitbag mini

If you could be sexually abused by software, you'd be a candidate.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on February 24, 2011, 06:45:50 PM
Sheesh,  must suck not to have an iPhone 4.

Oh wait, I had to give mine up for work.  :goodbyecruelworld:

Looking at bringing it back - exploring ALL options!  :emawkid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 24, 2011, 09:26:03 PM
OK, I need some new widgets for my epic. good ones?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 24, 2011, 09:57:43 PM
OK, I need some new widgets for my epic. good ones?

Desktop Visualizer
Last Call Widget
Make Your Clock Widget
Minimalistic Text
Scrollable News
SMS Unread Count
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 25, 2011, 09:10:19 AM
OK, I need some new widgets for my epic. good ones?

Desktop Visualizer don't really get what this accomplishes
Last Call Widget
Make Your Clock Widget really like this one, thanks
Minimalistic Text similar to Make Your Clock, but worse?
Scrollable News
SMS Unread Count Samsung's native SMS client has a count :dunno:

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 25, 2011, 09:22:56 AM
I use:
Simi Clock
Switch Pro
Double Twist music player
and I have Launcher Pro installed instead of the HTC dock
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 25, 2011, 09:24:43 AM
just switched to miren browser, didn't care for dolphin hd very much.  miren is for elite users. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2011, 09:26:04 AM
just switched to miren browser, didn't care for dolphin hd very much.  miren is for elite users. 

will try
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 25, 2011, 09:52:17 AM
I really like it so far, lemme know your thoughts
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on February 25, 2011, 09:54:28 AM
I find Elixir to be useful
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2011, 09:55:31 AM
I find Elixir to be useful

what is
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on February 25, 2011, 09:57:25 AM
(http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=qr&chs=150x150&chl=http://www.appbrain.com/app/bt.android.elixir?install=web)
http://www.appbrain.com/app/elixir/bt.android.elixir
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on February 25, 2011, 09:57:54 AM
love having a minimalist main screen on my phone.  only using typoclock and battstatt widgets on the main screen with the weatherbug widget in the corner.  and launcherpro is a must have.  scrolling dock is great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 25, 2011, 10:11:28 AM
do these custom launcher apps just crush your battery? i've been cautious to try one to this point.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 25, 2011, 10:22:07 AM
Posting this from Miren. Like so far, nice interface.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 25, 2011, 10:24:18 AM
do these custom launcher apps just crush your battery? i've been cautious to try one to this point.

Mine's no different.

Trying Miren. Hopefully it's better than this dolphin pos.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 25, 2011, 10:38:25 AM
do these custom launcher apps just crush your battery? i've been cautious to try one to this point.

i don't notice much of a difference with GoLauncher or Beautiful Widgets
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 25, 2011, 11:53:36 PM
OK, I need some new widgets for my epic. good ones?

Desktop Visualizer don't really get what this accomplishes
Last Call Widget
Make Your Clock Widget really like this one, thanks
Minimalistic Text similar to Make Your Clock, but worse?
Scrollable News
SMS Unread Count Samsung's native SMS client has a count :dunno:

Desktop Visualizer: You can use alternative icon images to launch applications.
Minimalistic Text: This is actually really powerful. Mess with the layouts a little to get an idea.

I run Launcher Pro Plus. I guess I really wouldn't know if it has comparably worse battery, because I've used it since day 1, but I can get a full day with medium usage. Definitely recommend if you want to make your phone look elite.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on February 28, 2011, 01:23:14 PM
Didn't get the Froyo push before the cancellation on my Epic  :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 28, 2011, 02:12:43 PM
Didn't get the Froyo push before the cancellation on my Epic  :dubious:

A friend of mine didn't get it either
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 28, 2011, 02:27:16 PM
just switched to miren browser, didn't care for dolphin hd very much.  miren is for elite users. 

tried it, it didn't run very smoothly for me.  still giving it a chance but mini is SOOOOOOOOOOO easy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on February 28, 2011, 03:22:46 PM
Didn't get the Froyo push before the cancellation on my Epic  :dubious:

Waiting for OTA? :dubious:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SPH-D700ZKASPR

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 28, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
Switched to miren.  It's as elite as 'clams described.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 28, 2011, 06:38:07 PM
Switched to miren.  It's as elite as 'clams described.
thx for the update trim, you must be an elite user.   
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 02, 2011, 11:08:06 AM
piss, well done on miren. elite browser indeed.

also really enjoying GO Launcher EX so far. i would have just settled for the ability to change my dock apps, let alone all the other custom stuff.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 02, 2011, 12:16:29 PM
piss, well done on miren. elite browser indeed.

also really enjoying GO Launcher EX so far. i would have just settled for the ability to change my dock apps, let alone all the other custom stuff.

Try some other launchers before settling. I was using Go Launcher as well, but I had heard good things about Launcher Pro and prefer it. Nothing really stands out over the others. It's all preference, but worth a try.

And the miren UI is loads better than dolphin. Hopefully the speed increases with new releases.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 02, 2011, 12:23:45 PM
piss, well done on miren. elite browser indeed.

also really enjoying GO Launcher EX so far. i would have just settled for the ability to change my dock apps, let alone all the other custom stuff.

Try some other launchers before settling. I was using Go Launcher as well, but I had heard good things about Launcher Pro and prefer it. Nothing really stands out over the others. It's all preference, but worth a try.

And the miren UI is loads better than dolphin. Hopefully the speed increases with new releases.

Still think miren is slower.  Agree though with it being better all other things being equal.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 02, 2011, 12:53:01 PM
piss, well done on miren. elite browser indeed.

also really enjoying GO Launcher EX so far. i would have just settled for the ability to change my dock apps, let alone all the other custom stuff.
another elite user identified.

haven't used Launcher Pro but Go Launcher does what I want it to do so I just stuck with it.  Will give Launcher Pro a shot.

i didn't notice any difference in speed b/w Miren and Dolphin like you guys did.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 02, 2011, 01:11:55 PM
can you create more than the 8 speed dials?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 02, 2011, 01:25:48 PM
piss, well done on miren. elite browser indeed.

also really enjoying GO Launcher EX so far. i would have just settled for the ability to change my dock apps, let alone all the other custom stuff.
another elite user identified.

haven't used Launcher Pro but Go Launcher does what I want it to do so I just stuck with it.  Will give Launcher Pro a shot.

i didn't notice any difference in speed b/w Miren and Dolphin like you guys did.

Me either (re: speed). Only weird thing I've noticed with miren so far is that on some sites, when I hit Back, it actually goes to the previous domain I was at, rather than the previous page within that same domain.

Example: facebook. Anyone else noticed this?

If it only happens on facebook, I'm ok with that, since I hardly ever go there.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 02, 2011, 01:31:10 PM
no haven't noticed that.  i don't visit facebook through the browser since i have the facebook app.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 02, 2011, 02:31:31 PM
piss, well done on miren. elite browser indeed.

also really enjoying GO Launcher EX so far. i would have just settled for the ability to change my dock apps, let alone all the other custom stuff.
another elite user identified.

haven't used Launcher Pro but Go Launcher does what I want it to do so I just stuck with it.  Will give Launcher Pro a shot.

i didn't notice any difference in speed b/w Miren and Dolphin like you guys did.

Me either (re: speed). Only weird thing I've noticed with miren so far is that on some sites, when I hit Back, it actually goes to the previous domain I was at, rather than the previous page within that same domain.

Example: facebook. Anyone else noticed this?

If it only happens on facebook, I'm ok with that, since I hardly ever go there.

I noticed this once. I thought I may have double tapped, but it may have been the browser.

With speed, I think it has to do with it waiting to load the whole page. It just seems slower.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 02, 2011, 08:58:27 PM
no haven't noticed that.  i don't visit facebook through the browser since i have the facebook app.

Yeah, got there by clicking on an email link though.

Another oddity: double-clicking a word in text entry doesn't pull up the Swype "hidden word" dialog like it should. (does nothing instead)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 07:52:19 AM
LOL @ Swype :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2011, 08:01:57 AM
I'm using the new gingerbread keyboard until gingerbread is actually available
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 08:05:30 AM
SlideIt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 09:24:06 AM
SlideIt

How is that different than Swype?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 03, 2011, 09:28:20 AM
I am on Sprint, I will likely stay on Sprint, everyone I know around here on Verizon sounds like they're talking through a tin cup and string, AT&T isn't much better.     

I hate my phone, what should I get has a replacement.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2011, 09:30:30 AM
I am on Sprint, I will likely stay on Sprint, everyone I know around here on Verizon sounds like they're talking through a tin cup and string, AT&T isn't much better.     

I hate my phone, what should I get has a replacement.


EVO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on March 03, 2011, 09:53:48 AM
I am on Sprint, I will likely stay on Sprint, everyone I know around here on Verizon sounds like they're talking through a tin cup and string, AT&T isn't much better.     

I hate my phone, what should I get has a replacement.


EVO  :emawkid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 03, 2011, 10:08:19 AM
LOL @ Swype :lol:

You rough ridin' kidding? Swype is amazing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on March 03, 2011, 10:12:50 AM
I downloaded  Sandstorm for my ringtone last night free of charge.  EVO  =  :bracketmouse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 10:14:55 AM
EVO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 10:16:13 AM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 03, 2011, 10:17:01 AM
Epic or EVO. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 10:27:03 AM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


So they're the same thing then?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 03, 2011, 10:53:00 AM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 02:21:36 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 03, 2011, 02:30:38 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.

Hate this about swype.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 03, 2011, 02:35:02 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.

Hate this about swype.

IIRC you can turn off the tips
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 02:53:59 PM
You can certainly try.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
I had nothing pop up with swype. I think I had a menu option to turn it off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 03, 2011, 04:58:45 PM
SlideIT costs money. lol, not a chance. Swype is just fine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on March 03, 2011, 05:11:28 PM
What is Swype?  I want to be cool.  Does it work on the EVO?   
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 05:11:36 PM
$6.23? lmao.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 05:12:27 PM
What is Swype?  I want to be cool.  Does it work on the EVO?   

The latest update (from a month or so ago) includes it with the Evo. Hold down where you enter the text and change the input.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 05:32:26 PM
$6.23? lmao.
maybe they take food stamps?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 03, 2011, 05:45:46 PM
$6.23? lmao.
maybe they take food stamps?  :dunno:

Psh. Dumb to pay for something you can get for free. I bet you buy CDs still. :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2011, 06:11:03 PM
SlideIT isn't free.  Swype sucks, enjoy sucking with it.  :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 03, 2011, 07:50:49 PM
Swype + $0.00 > SlideIT + $6.23

It's science. :popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 03, 2011, 08:04:19 PM
I changed my setting and out is better
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 03, 2011, 09:38:35 PM
SlideIT isn't free.  Swype sucks, enjoy sucking with it.  :users:

:delusional:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 03, 2011, 09:40:38 PM
Slide it is for non-elite users who are not good at swype.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 03, 2011, 10:45:25 PM
Slide it is for non-elite users who are not good at swype.

BOOM. THAT JUST HAPPENED. <--- typed with swype :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on March 04, 2011, 11:44:20 AM
Trying swype.  Cooooool. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 06, 2011, 11:15:54 PM
Just updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3)

Power off screen is elite.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2011, 09:33:25 AM
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/server_attention_span.png)

hate this
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2011, 11:19:16 AM
Just updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3)

Power off screen is elite.

Which phone? Nexus s?

Also, http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/06/sprint-announcing-nexus-s-4g-evo-3d-and-evo-view-tablet-at-cti/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 07, 2011, 05:56:16 PM
Just updated to Gingerbread (2.3.3)

Power off screen is elite.

Which phone? Nexus s?

Also, http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/06/sprint-announcing-nexus-s-4g-evo-3d-and-evo-view-tablet-at-cti/

Captivate. Was on 2.2.1 before this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on March 07, 2011, 06:24:29 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.

Hate this about swype.

IIRC you can turn off the tips

I have well documented issues with Swype.  When you instruct Swype to not give the pop-up tips it still does and with the bullshit words that it makes up it's beyond annoying.  Even when you delete the words from the dictionary they show back up again when you reset your device.  My last name is Johnson, so the "Johndon" that continually came up pissed me off.  Don't know what was worst "Johndon" or "abd."

I've been using SlideIT for a week and it is great, thanks 'sclams.  My only issue is that the dictionary isn't big enough, but it is much better to add words than to repeatedly delete scores of bullshit ones.  Some of you cheap assholes would eat spam and gubment cheese just because its free.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 07, 2011, 07:36:48 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.

Hate this about swype.

IIRC you can turn off the tips

I have well documented issues with Swype.  When you instruct Swype to not give the pop-up tips it still does and with the bullcac words that it makes up it's beyond annoying.  Even when you delete the words from the dictionary they show back up again when you reset your device.  My last name is Johnson, so the "Johndon" that continually came up pissed me off.  Don't know what was worst "Johndon" or "abd."

I've been using SlideIT for a week and it is great, thanks 'sclams.  My only issue is that the dictionary isn't big enough, but it is much better to add words than to repeatedly delete scores of bullcac ones.  Some of you cheap assholes would eat spam and gubment cheese just because its free.

Never had these issues with Swype. I'm chalking it up to user error / MiR having really fat fingers.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2011, 08:02:48 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.

Hate this about swype.

IIRC you can turn off the tips

I have well documented issues with Swype.  When you instruct Swype to not give the pop-up tips it still does and with the bullshit words that it makes up it's beyond annoying.  Even when you delete the words from the dictionary they show back up again when you reset your device.  My last name is Johnson, so the "Johndon" that continually came up pissed me off.  Don't know what was worst "Johndon" or "abd."

I've been using SlideIT for a week and it is great, thanks 'sclams.  My only issue is that the dictionary isn't big enough, but it is much better to add words than to repeatedly delete scores of bullshit ones.  Some of you cheap assholes would eat spam and gubment cheese just because its free.
good to know that not everyone here is a complete a-clown.  MiR, obviously promoted to elite user status.  summed up my thoughts exactly.  props.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 07, 2011, 09:33:05 PM
Swipe blows ass compared to SlideIT.  I will note, however, that SlideIT is geared towards elite power users.


I'll try it, but color me skeptical. I don't see much room to improve on what Swype does. You draw over the letters of the word: it types out the word. :dunno:

They function in the same way, however, Swype's dictionary sucks.  It makes up way too many words, the helpful hints that pop up all the time suck. SlideIT learns your words/phrases/etc much quicker and seems to be a lot more intuitive that Swype ever was for me.

Hate this about swype.

IIRC you can turn off the tips

I have well documented issues with Swype.  When you instruct Swype to not give the pop-up tips it still does and with the bullcac words that it makes up it's beyond annoying.  Even when you delete the words from the dictionary they show back up again when you reset your device.  My last name is Johnson, so the "Johndon" that continually came up pissed me off.  Don't know what was worst "Johndon" or "abd."

I've been using SlideIT for a week and it is great, thanks 'sclams.  My only issue is that the dictionary isn't big enough, but it is much better to add words than to repeatedly delete scores of bullcac ones.  Some of you cheap assholes would eat spam and gubment cheese just because its free.
good to know that not everyone here is a complete a-clown.  MiR, obviously promoted to elite user status.  summed up my thoughts exactly.  props.

Just added you to the "Has Fat Fingers" list. :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 12, 2011, 03:42:06 PM
Switched to SlideIT. 

I got tired of Swype sending out a new version every couple months, then the version on my phone wouldn't work. I then had to uninstall, find the new beta, install, etc.

Its worth the $6 to just have it as a regular app that updates itself. I have no idea why Swype didn't ever just make theirs a regular app in the Android App store, even if they charged a dollar or two.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 12, 2011, 04:11:37 PM
target had the optimus v's on sale for 129 and they gave you a $20 gift card.

None were available anywhere. :blank:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on March 12, 2011, 05:46:16 PM
Optimus must be doing well on the sprint side b/c they won't let employees buy them. Remarkable for a mid-range phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Christer on March 22, 2011, 09:00:20 AM
http://skattertech.com/2011/03/android-v2-3-gingerbread-heading-to-the-htc-evo-4g/ (http://skattertech.com/2011/03/android-v2-3-gingerbread-heading-to-the-htc-evo-4g/)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2011, 07:34:18 AM
Got the Optimus V. Love the phone. The Virgin Mobile data network is an incredible joke. It's absolutely ridiculous.

Clams? Kougs? :blank:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2011, 11:08:01 AM
LOL, just got asked how I racked up 10gb in data usage last month on my phone.   Explained to the boss how the EVO worked...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on March 28, 2011, 11:29:17 AM
Got the Optimus V. Love the phone. The Virgin Mobile data network is an incredible joke. It's absolutely ridiculous.

Clams? Kougs? :blank:

Sorry, I have no insidery info from the prepaid world. Most of the things I've heard about Sprint's prepaid networks have been positive though. Just really slow in your experience, or what?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2011, 10:39:36 AM
Got the Optimus V. Love the phone. The Virgin Mobile data network is an incredible joke. It's absolutely ridiculous.

Clams? Kougs? :blank:

VM doesn't have a network, they use sprint's and verizons.  quit living in bfe, redneck hayseed.  boom, slow roasted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on April 01, 2011, 10:54:49 AM
I've had my EVO for about a month and it's already running reall slowly at times. It's pissing me off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2011, 10:56:52 AM
I've had my EVO for about a month and it's already running reall slowly at times. It's pissing me off.

slow how?  boom, roasted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on April 01, 2011, 11:22:13 AM
I've had my EVO for about a month and it's already running reall slowly at times. It's pissing me off.

slow how?  boom, roasted.

Starting up after the lock screen, switching between apps, camera starting up.  It's about as slow as my shitty old iPhone was. :(  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2011, 11:36:34 AM
I've had my EVO for about a month and it's already running reall slowly at times. It's pissing me off.

slow how?  boom, roasted.

Starting up after the lock screen, switching between apps, camera starting up.  It's about as slow as my shitty old iPhone was. :(  :dunno:

do you reboot it occasionally?  do you ever go into the settings/applications and make sure you don't have every nascar app on the phone running at the same time?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2011, 11:58:18 AM
I've had my EVO for about a month and it's already running reall slowly at times. It's pissing me off.

slow how?  boom, roasted.

Starting up after the lock screen, switching between apps, camera starting up.  It's about as slow as my shitty old iPhone was. :(  :dunno:

shouldn't do that.  something is wrong.  stop by a sprint store and have them help you.  tell them s'clams sent you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on April 01, 2011, 12:09:39 PM
I've had my EVO for about a month and it's already running reall slowly at times. It's pissing me off.

slow how?  boom, roasted.

Starting up after the lock screen, switching between apps, camera starting up.  It's about as slow as my shitty old iPhone was. :(  :dunno:

do you reboot it occasionally?  do you ever go into the settings/applications and make sure you don't have every nascar app on the phone running at the same time?


Wow... ton of crap running.  Shut it down.  Appears to be much better.  Thanks!  :emawkid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2011, 12:15:42 PM
ya you should pull your battery every few days and reboot it. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2011, 01:18:35 PM
Got the Optimus V. Love the phone. The Virgin Mobile data network is an incredible joke. It's absolutely ridiculous.

Clams? Kougs? :blank:

VM doesn't have a network, they use sprint's and verizons.  quit living in bfe, redneck hayseed.  boom, slow roasted.

Well Sprint's network was down for a couple days, dumbass. Works great now! :pbj:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2011, 03:30:51 PM
ya, they usually take it down from time to time in areas where they think no one lives because it saves them money.  boom.  data.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 04, 2011, 12:50:48 PM
ya, they usually take it down from time to time in areas where they think no one lives because it saves them money.  boom.  data.

lol
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 04, 2011, 12:58:32 PM
I should say I really love the phone. Very compact, light. I don't want to watch movies or anything, and I'm a cheapskate, so it's great for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 04, 2011, 01:01:21 PM
I should say I really love the phone. Very compact, light. I don't want to watch movies or anything, and I'm a cheapskate, so it's great for me.

Speaking of which: anyone else find it hilariously stupid that T-Mobile thought it was a good idea to preload Inception on a phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on April 04, 2011, 01:14:50 PM
hey if any of you care at all, amazon has an android application store now and give you a free "non-free" application every day (?)

also

OurGroceries is a  pretty good application to use if you have to share shopping lists with multiple people.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 04, 2011, 01:29:52 PM
hey if any of you care at all, amazon has an android application store now and give you a free "non-free" application every day (?)

also

OurGroceries is a  pretty good application to use if you have to share shopping lists with multiple people.

Also Angry Birds Rio is exclusive on the amazon store. Not sure if it still is or for how long. I got Fruit Ninja for free last week. Decent game, but I can't believe people pay money for it.

On another note, download PewPew. rough ridin' great game.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 04, 2011, 02:24:45 PM
plants vs zombies on ipad, how great is that game?  very great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2011, 02:28:21 PM
Also Angry Birds Rio is exclusive on the amazon store. Not sure if it still is or for how long.

as of you posting this that wasn't even true anymore
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on April 04, 2011, 03:00:49 PM
I got Rio from Amazon a week or two ago.  All 3 stars.  :cool:  looking forward to May.  :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 04, 2011, 03:01:53 PM
I really don't get the appeal of angry birds. It's boring as crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 04, 2011, 03:08:33 PM
Also Angry Birds Rio is exclusive on the amazon store. Not sure if it still is or for how long.

as of you posting this that wasn't even true anymore

Hence the disclaimer. I don't keep up with the exclusitivity of apps after I have them. Does the android market version have apps? Pretty sure the amazon version does not.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 04, 2011, 03:13:57 PM
I really don't get the appeal of angry birds. It's boring as crap.

I didn't finish the first one. The holiday one wasn't even played. I actually played through the available levels in Rio. Not sure I'd play much more if more were available.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 04, 2011, 03:28:22 PM
I really don't get the appeal of angry birds. It's boring as crap.
agreed.  i get bored playing it pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on April 04, 2011, 03:42:35 PM
Its a good game when you're on the crapper at work
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on April 04, 2011, 03:47:24 PM
Its a good game when you're on the crapper at work

This is where i do the majority of my android gaming.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 04, 2011, 03:48:20 PM
Who games on their phone anywhere other than the pooper?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 04, 2011, 05:18:15 PM
Who games on their phone anywhere other than the pooper?
women, and dumbasses
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on April 12, 2011, 04:08:13 AM
So at work we can get full reimbursement if we have Blackberry phones (has always been the case) or now if we have the new windows phones.

I wish I could go back to my iPhone 4, but I really hate most BB phones I've ever messed around with so I'm thinking of trying out the Windows phone(s).

Who can provide me an analysis comparing it, or multiple models, to iPhones or BB's?? I'll hang up and listen off air.  TIA.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on April 12, 2011, 06:18:48 AM
So at work we can get full reimbursement if we have Blackberry phones (has always been the case) or now if we have the new windows phones.

I wish I could go back to my iPhone 4, but I really hate most BB phones I've ever messed around with so I'm thinking of trying out the Windows phone(s).

Who can provide me an analysis comparing it, or multiple models, to iPhones or BB's?? I'll hang up and listen off air.  TIA.

Google
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 12, 2011, 03:18:22 PM
Anyone with an Android needs to download this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6QJFA?ie=UTF8&path=%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB004U6QJFA&redirect=true&tag=epiemp0a-20&useRedirectOnSuccess=1&ref=mas_dp

PewPew 2 is free on Amazon for today only. Really awesome game.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 12, 2011, 08:26:16 PM
Anyone with an Android needs to download this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6QJFA?ie=UTF8&path=%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB004U6QJFA&redirect=true&tag=epiemp0a-20&useRedirectOnSuccess=1&ref=mas_dp

PewPew 2 is free on Amazon for today only. Really awesome game.

it's ok
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 12, 2011, 08:33:35 PM
Anyone with an Android needs to download this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6QJFA?ie=UTF8&path=%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB004U6QJFA&redirect=true&tag=epiemp0a-20&useRedirectOnSuccess=1&ref=mas_dp

PewPew 2 is free on Amazon for today only. Really awesome game.

it's ok
(http://rebelbadges.co.uk/images/too-cool-for-school-rebelbadges.co.uk.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on April 12, 2011, 09:39:19 PM
The HD2 shot major craps today.  They are replacing it with the HD7(windows phone 7).  Anyone use WP7 before?  Really hated the Windows OS on the HD2.  Slow as eff.

I would open up my text app and it would literally take 20-30 seconds for the program to process whatevs the hell it needed to process so that I could start typing.  Hate it.

Hoping that HD7 is much better.   :ohno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2011, 09:56:38 PM
i dont know anyone with a W7  phone, nor have i ever seen one live
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on April 12, 2011, 11:03:28 PM
The HD2 shot major craps today.  They are replacing it with the HD7(windows phone 7).  Anyone use WP7 before?  Really hated the Windows OS on the HD2.  Slow as eff.

I would open up my text app and it would literally take 20-30 seconds for the program to process whatevs the hell it needed to process so that I could start typing.  Hate it.

Hoping that HD7 is much better.   :ohno:

does rob dyrdek post here?  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 12, 2011, 11:31:21 PM
Friend has WP7 and loves it despite a few well known drawbacks. Go to a store and play with it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 14, 2011, 08:50:15 AM
i dont know anyone with a W7  phone, nor have i ever seen one live

Interface is actually pretty awesome, and I was sadly geeked out by the seamless integration with MS Office stuff, primarily Outlook. But like all new OS's before it, it'll be limited until it builds out its app selection.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on April 14, 2011, 11:23:50 AM
Anyone with an Android needs to download this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6QJFA?ie=UTF8&path=%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB004U6QJFA&redirect=true&tag=epiemp0a-20&useRedirectOnSuccess=1&ref=mas_dp

PewPew 2 is free on Amazon for today only. Really awesome game.

it's ok

locked up my X on the second level.  had to pull the battery
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 14, 2011, 02:05:47 PM
Anyone with an Android needs to download this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6QJFA?ie=UTF8&path=%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB004U6QJFA&redirect=true&tag=epiemp0a-20&useRedirectOnSuccess=1&ref=mas_dp

PewPew 2 is free on Amazon for today only. Really awesome game.

it's ok

locked up my X on the second level.  had to pull the battery

Not pew pew's fault, your chitty phone's fault I'm sure.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 14, 2011, 02:29:26 PM
Anyone with an Android needs to download this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U6QJFA?ie=UTF8&path=%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB004U6QJFA&redirect=true&tag=epiemp0a-20&useRedirectOnSuccess=1&ref=mas_dp

PewPew 2 is free on Amazon for today only. Really awesome game.

it's ok

locked up my X on the second level.  had to pull the battery

Not pew pew's fault, your chitty phone's fault I'm sure.

Well, it is a motorolla.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: j-von on April 14, 2011, 02:30:00 PM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all.  
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 14, 2011, 04:07:53 PM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on April 14, 2011, 04:09:36 PM
False alarm.  They sent me another HD2.   :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 14, 2011, 04:28:05 PM
False alarm.  They sent me another HD2.   :dubious:

I really miss Windows Solitaire.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 14, 2011, 05:33:16 PM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on April 14, 2011, 05:33:58 PM
False alarm.  They sent me another HD2.   :dubious:

I really miss Windows Solitaire.

do not have.

 :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 14, 2011, 11:41:05 PM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Johnny Thunderbone on April 15, 2011, 12:14:34 AM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.

I rooted my EVO and am running Cyanogenmod7 currently. Seriously feels like the battery life has doubled. Runs a lot quicker and you can backload nearly any app for free. Also, free WiMax and free WiFi tethering.

Can't wait to see how Google integrates their new multi-million dollar fiber optic technology in KCK with Android phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: j-von on April 15, 2011, 01:55:02 AM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?

I got the Thunderbolt because it's the best phone Verizon has currently. 4G didn't matter to me since Manhattan probably won't see it until my 2 year contract is up anyways.  KC will get it sometime in 2012, and the only city in Kansas that will have it in 2011 will be Wichita.

I've had it off the charger for about 14-15 hours now and I've used it to make quite a few calls, surf the internet, text, even played some games on the crapper and the battery has about 70% left so the people (on the interwebs, not here) complaining about the battery must not have it setup right or spend all day on their phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2011, 08:29:26 AM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all.  

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.
i don't think the 3G radio is off when you turn the WiFi radio on, is it?

Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all.  

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.

I rooted my EVO and am running Cyanogenmod7 currently. Seriously feels like the battery life has doubled. Runs a lot quicker and you can backload nearly any app for free. Also, free WiMax and free WiFi tethering.

Can't wait to see how Google integrates their new multi-million dollar fiber optic technology in KCK with Android phones.
i'd pay someone to successfully root my EVO, despite reading the Rooting For Dummies thread on Android Forums I still get lost with a lot of the terminology and process.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 15, 2011, 09:20:56 AM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.
i don't think the 3G radio is off when you turn the WiFi radio on, is it?

3G does turn off with wifi on. You don't need to pull data from two places, so it shuts it off. The problem is, when wifi is on and it's not connected to a router, it murders your battery. I use wifi when I decide to update all my apps or stream stuff.


Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.

I rooted my EVO and am running Cyanogenmod7 currently. Seriously feels like the battery life has doubled. Runs a lot quicker and you can backload nearly any app for free. Also, free WiMax and free WiFi tethering.

Can't wait to see how Google integrates their new multi-million dollar fiber optic technology in KCK with Android phones.
i'd pay someone to successfully root my EVO, despite reading the Rooting For Dummies thread on Android Forums I still get lost with a lot of the terminology and process.

I'm in the same boat. I really want to load CM7 on it, but I just know I'll mess it up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on April 15, 2011, 03:30:44 PM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

crap. my Epic makes it through the day easy. at work i'm on 4G, WiFi at home. i only turn GPS on when i'm actually using Navigator.

and yeah, the quickest way to drain a battery is to leave WiFi on without a connection. you can almost see the battery icon bar moving.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 15, 2011, 04:39:32 PM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all. 

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

crap. my Epic makes it through the day easy. at work i'm on 4G, WiFi at home. i only turn GPS on when i'm actually using Navigator.

and yeah, the quickest way to drain a battery is to leave WiFi on without a connection. you can almost see the battery icon bar moving.

The Evo has a pretty lame battery. It's the same mah rating as the touch pro 2. That said, it was pretty kick ass for the tp2, but I get home with about an hour of calling and pretty heavy usage throughout the day and have it at 60-50% full. I bought an extended battery for when I travel.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Johnny Thunderbone on April 17, 2011, 02:52:18 AM
Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all.  

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.
i don't think the 3G radio is off when you turn the WiFi radio on, is it?

Got the Thunderbolt this week.  Pretty awesome, and if you tweak the settings (Turn off 4G etc), the battery isn't an issue at all.  

so you got the Thunderbolt presumably because it's a 4G phone, and then you have to turn 4G off to make it through the day, battery-wise?
that's how it is with my HTC EVO 4G.  i keep the wimax, GPS, and WiFi radios all off, otherwise my battery is dead after being off the charger for 7 hrs.

Same. 4G is spotty here, as well. Having wifi connected to a network actually uses less battery than 3g, though.

I rooted my EVO and am running Cyanogenmod7 currently. Seriously feels like the battery life has doubled. Runs a lot quicker and you can backload nearly any app for free. Also, free WiMax and free WiFi tethering.

Can't wait to see how Google integrates their new multi-million dollar fiber optic technology in KCK with Android phones.
i'd pay someone to successfully root my EVO, despite reading the Rooting For Dummies thread on Android Forums I still get lost with a lot of the terminology and process.

Took me about 5 hours reading and re-reading and re-re-reading to make absolutely sure I was going about it the right way with the correct software. Used http://unrevoked.com/ and ultimately it was a very painless process. Wouldn't trust myself doing it to someone else's phone though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 17, 2011, 02:10:04 PM
sounds racist
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 17, 2011, 03:49:01 PM
Is CM7 buggy? I've heard good and bad about it. Mostly good though. I may get around to doing it soon. I want to see what android is like without sense.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 18, 2011, 12:16:51 AM
Is CM7 buggy? I've heard good and bad about it. Mostly good though. I may get around to doing it soon. I want to see what android is like without sense.

CM7 is built to run on many different phones, so it wouldn't be quite as smooth as a ROM built specifically for your phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on April 22, 2011, 09:44:41 AM
Work is considering switching from Verizon to ATT. Currently have a DroidX. Suggestions on new phone?  Looking at the Atrix. Anything better coming out very soon? (like next 30 days)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2011, 03:56:20 PM
Netflix for android was released today.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 12, 2011, 03:56:57 PM
Netflix for android was released today.

 :party:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on May 12, 2011, 04:02:57 PM
Work is considering switching from Verizon to ATT.

that would be dumb.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 12, 2011, 05:06:27 PM
Took me about 5 hours reading and re-reading and re-re-reading to make absolutely sure I was going about it the right way with the correct software. Used http://unrevoked.com/ and ultimately it was a very painless process. Wouldn't trust myself doing it to someone else's phone though.

I've had a Droid Incredible for nearly a year and was very cautious to root it. A friend showed me unrevoked.com, so I went for it. Very easy and safe process, really rooting for the extra scared/dumb out there. Then installed this (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) (android wifi tether) and now my Incredible is a free wifi hotspot. Connected to my laptop and my iPad just fine.

Anything else that those who have rooted recommend? I've seen some things that are supposed to help with battery life and speed, but I'm not sure which ones to try.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on May 12, 2011, 10:05:31 PM
Can't wait for the HD7S to come out for AT&T...  :bracketmouse:

Supposed to be any day now!!  :excited:
 :katpak:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 13, 2011, 01:09:24 AM
Took me about 5 hours reading and re-reading and re-re-reading to make absolutely sure I was going about it the right way with the correct software. Used http://unrevoked.com/ and ultimately it was a very painless process. Wouldn't trust myself doing it to someone else's phone though.

I've had a Droid Incredible for nearly a year and was very cautious to root it. A friend showed me unrevoked.com, so I went for it. Very easy and safe process, really rooting for the extra scared/dumb out there. Then installed this (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) (android wifi tether) and now my Incredible is a free wifi hotspot. Connected to my laptop and my iPad just fine.

Anything else that those who have rooted recommend? I've seen some things that are supposed to help with battery life and speed, but I'm not sure which ones to try.

Font Changer is a good app. It allows you to change the system font of your phone. But really, I think the best part of rooting is being able to flash new ROMS and Themes, allowing you to completely change the way your phone looks and acts.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on May 13, 2011, 01:23:09 AM
Rooting scares the crap out of me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on May 13, 2011, 07:30:43 AM
Rooting scares the crap out of me.

Yeah, it should.... http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/android-news-rumors/6888-some-food-thought-bootloaders-rooting-manufacturers-carriers.html (http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/android-news-rumors/6888-some-food-thought-bootloaders-rooting-manufacturers-carriers.html)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2011, 08:20:53 AM
But really, I think the best part of rooting is being able to flash new ROMS and Themes, allowing you to completely change the way your phone looks and acts.
you can do that without rooting. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 13, 2011, 08:30:36 AM
But really, I think the best part of rooting is being able to flash new ROMS and Themes, allowing you to completely change the way your phone looks and acts.
you can do that without rooting. 

Yeah, Android already gives plenty of option for personalization.

I found this one yesterday and it seems like it should be really good: http://www.setcpu.com/ It allows you to adjust the speed of your processor depending on how much battery you have left, whether your screen is off, if you are charging, etc.

And the post above on Verizon and others monitoring phones is not surprising, but at this point I'm not real concerned. I will likely go the iphone route in December anyway.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 16, 2011, 03:06:58 PM
So the HBO GO app for Android is the greatest app in the history of the world.  I would seriously consider buying a product that just has the HBO offerings on it, luckily I don't have to buy a damn thing, the app is free.  Since downloading the app last week, I watched the 2nd season of Eastbound and Down, started Treme, and have started The Wire.  Also watched Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader in Secretary and it was a great reminder that my taste in women has evolved nicely since I first saw that movie.  Maggs doesn't do it for me at all anymore.

The only HBO show I can think of that isn't on there is First and 10, thankfully I have the DVD box set.  They have about 100 full length movies, and they even have their pervert crap like Real Sex, Taxicab Confessions, and Cathouse.  Get the app, get it now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2011, 03:40:34 PM
HBO GO doesn't work with Time Warner cable.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on May 16, 2011, 06:31:54 PM
Since downloading the app last week, I watched the 2nd season of Eastbound and Down, started Treme, and have started The Wire.  Also watched Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader in Secretary.

Hey Saul, can you make a goEMAW Go app so that MIR starts posting more often?

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 17, 2011, 12:02:03 AM
So the HBO GO app for Android is the greatest app in the history of the world.  I would seriously consider buying a product that just has the HBO offerings on it, luckily I don't have to buy a damn thing, the app is free.  Since downloading the app last week, I watched the 2nd season of Eastbound and Down, started Treme, and have started The Wire.  Also watched Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader in Secretary and it was a great reminder that my taste in women has evolved nicely since I first saw that movie.  Maggs doesn't do it for me at all anymore.

The only HBO show I can think of that isn't on there is First and 10, thankfully I have the DVD box set.  They have about 100 full length movies, and they even have their pervert crap like Real Sex, Taxicab Confessions, and Cathouse.  Get the app, get it now.

Do you have to subscribe to HBO to use said app?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 12:33:24 AM
Nah, you can probably just watch their crap for free on a mobile device.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 17, 2011, 01:13:42 AM
Nah, you can probably just watch their crap for free on a mobile device.

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS HOPING YOU'D SAY!!!1  :emawkid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on May 17, 2011, 07:51:55 AM
Work is considering switching from Verizon to ATT.

that would be dumb.

Yeah, I've been testing an IPhone 3gs for the last week and the data speeds are pathetic. my Droidx is easily 10 times faster at any given moment.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on May 17, 2011, 11:14:23 AM
Report:

Netflix app on Optimus S works pretty well.  Colors a bit off.

As for rooting, if you only want cosmetic changes to your phone, I probably wouldn't bother.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2011, 11:04:42 PM
gingerbread for EVO news
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 01, 2011, 11:31:55 PM
Yesssssssss.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on June 01, 2011, 11:32:55 PM
Not rooting your phone is dumb.  Its not like it is some magical process by which your phone gets more power, you just get superuser permissions...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Johnny Thunderbone on June 02, 2011, 12:37:11 AM
EVO 3D  :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 02, 2011, 06:58:12 AM
The battery life on my Epic has gone to basically nothing ever since I installed Froyo on it.  It lasts about 3 and a half hours off the charger with minimal use.  Not really a fan of having it on the charger all the time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2011, 07:23:09 AM
FINALLY!

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-gingerbread-update-may-be-coming-june-6
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 02, 2011, 07:31:46 AM
FINALLY!

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-gingerbread-update-may-be-coming-june-6

Ok fellow elite EVO 4G owners.... Tell me what this "gingerbread" means to me.  In English!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 02, 2011, 07:33:01 AM
FINALLY!

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-gingerbread-update-may-be-coming-june-6

Ok fellow elite EVO 4G owners.... Tell me what this "gingerbread" means to me.  In English!
It's android 2.3.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2011, 07:39:07 AM
FINALLY!

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-gingerbread-update-may-be-coming-june-6

Ok fellow elite EVO 4G owners.... Tell me what this "gingerbread" means to me.  In English!

Just newer android software.  little bit quicker, minor improvements to tons of stuff.  you will probably not notice a difference.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2011, 07:47:18 AM
gingerbread for EVO news
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/


Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2011, 07:48:03 AM
gingerbread for EVO news
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/




great work scoops callahan
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2011, 07:48:49 AM
Not rooting your phone is dumb.  Its not like it is some magical process by which your phone gets more power, you just get superuser permissions...
it certainly can give your phone more power.  dumbass.  what the eff do you think superuser permissions allow you to do?
dumbass.

hemmy----> :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2011, 07:50:49 AM
gingerbread for EVO news
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/




FINALLY!

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-gingerbread-update-may-be-coming-june-6
thanks, loser

stevedave-----> :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2011, 07:53:34 AM
gingerbread for EVO news
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/evo-4g-getting-gingerbread-on-june-6th-or-friday-if-youre-impa/




FINALLY!

http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-gingerbread-update-may-be-coming-june-6
thanks, loser

stevedave-----> :flush:

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 02, 2011, 02:01:58 PM
sweet.  Now I guess I need to determine if I need to dso anything special since I'm rooted.   Best reason to Root:  Free wifi hotspot.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 02, 2011, 04:27:10 PM
Clams. Any word on an updated Sense?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2011, 05:30:06 PM
nein
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 03, 2011, 09:17:10 AM
Do I need to have a wifi or 4g connection to dl this new update whenever it becomes available?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 03, 2011, 09:49:53 AM
You can download it over 3G. Will be faster over wifi or 4G though.

I just got it installed. No new sense. Booo.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 03, 2011, 11:09:58 AM
Downloading now.  Is it not what we thought it was going to be?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:13:13 AM
Downloading now.  Is it not what we thought it was going to be?


It will be exactly what I think it is. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 03, 2011, 11:32:58 AM
Downloading now.  Is it not what we thought it was going to be?


It will be exactly what I think it is. 

What do you think it is?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:37:01 AM
Downloading now.  Is it not what we thought it was going to be?


It will be exactly what I think it is. 

What do you think it is?  :popcorn:

minor (sometimes unnoticed) improvements across the board. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 03, 2011, 11:38:49 AM
Downloading now.  Is it not what we thought it was going to be?


It will be exactly what I think it is. 

What do you think it is?  :popcorn:

minor (sometimes unnoticed) improvements across the board. 

 :jerk:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:40:19 AM
Downloading now.  Is it not what we thought it was going to be?


It will be exactly what I think it is. 

What do you think it is?  :popcorn:

minor (sometimes unnoticed) improvements across the board. 

 :jerk:

that will be your exact reaction after you download and install it.  oh, also a new base keyboard that is a pretty big improvement over the old one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 03, 2011, 11:48:18 AM
The on/off is amazingly fast. The copy and paste functions are great. I'm disappointed about the lack of the screen off animation.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 03, 2011, 01:55:55 PM
I don't notice any difference.  meh
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 01:57:28 PM
I don't notice any difference.  meh

nailed it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 03, 2011, 02:08:56 PM
sweet.  Now I guess I need to determine if I need to dso anything special since I'm rooted.   Best reason to Root:  Free wifi hotspot.

can you still do free wifi hotspot with root?  Last I knew they had all been blocked out (at least with Verizon)..
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 03, 2011, 02:09:31 PM
I don't notice any difference.  meh

I listed about the only things people will notice. Let's see what the battery life does, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 03, 2011, 04:31:10 PM
sweet.  Now I guess I need to determine if I need to dso anything special since I'm rooted.   Best reason to Root:  Free wifi hotspot.

can you still do free wifi hotspot with root?  Last I knew they had all been blocked out (at least with Verizon)..

Whoever told you that lied to you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 06, 2011, 10:00:33 AM
sweet.  Now I guess I need to determine if I need to dso anything special since I'm rooted.   Best reason to Root:  Free wifi hotspot.

can you still do free wifi hotspot with root?  Last I knew they had all been blocked out (at least with Verizon)..

Whoever told you that lied to you.

when I try to start up my google wifi tether it kicks on the default wifi access point app.  started happening after i loaded up gingerbread
 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 07, 2011, 08:50:18 AM
sweet.  Now I guess I need to determine if I need to dso anything special since I'm rooted.   Best reason to Root:  Free wifi hotspot.

can you still do free wifi hotspot with root?  Last I knew they had all been blocked out (at least with Verizon)..

Whoever told you that lied to you.

when I try to start up my google wifi tether it kicks on the default wifi access point app.  started happening after i loaded up gingerbread
 
did you load a rooted version of Gingerbread or just update OTA?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on June 07, 2011, 01:32:26 PM
Rooted version of GB?  What happens if you just load the reg GB to a rooted phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 07, 2011, 01:48:04 PM
Rooted version of GB?  What happens if you just load the reg GB to a rooted phone?

STUFF MAY NOT WORK RIGHT, BEST CASE.   BRICKED PHONE, WORST CASE.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 07, 2011, 01:52:50 PM
sweet.  Now I guess I need to determine if I need to dso anything special since I'm rooted.   Best reason to Root:  Free wifi hotspot.

can you still do free wifi hotspot with root?  Last I knew they had all been blocked out (at least with Verizon)..

Whoever told you that lied to you.

when I try to start up my google wifi tether it kicks on the default wifi access point app.  started happening after i loaded up gingerbread
 
did you load a rooted version of Gingerbread or just update OTA?

rooted GB. trying barnacle right now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 09, 2011, 11:56:33 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/virgin-mobile-welcomes-4-1-inch-motorola-triumph-brings-froyo-t/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2011, 02:52:47 PM
that thing from like 12 pages back where I had a problem updating some apps that were on the card instead of internal drive and I gave up because all of the computer tards solutions seemed hard and I hoped gingerbread would fix it?  yep, fixed it. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 09, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/virgin-mobile-welcomes-4-1-inch-motorola-triumph-brings-froyo-t/

^rusty, pls read
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 13, 2011, 03:39:04 PM
Some other things I've noticed with the new Gingerbread update-

When looking at the list of apps on the phone (menu, settings, applications), they actually load properly and instantly. Idle battery life is significantly better. Also, I've noticed when I update 20 apps at once, it actually goes smoothly and it continuously updates which apps have been updated in notifications. Before it was just really slow for a few minutes, then it just was updated.

Also, from E3, we may be able to run the Playstation game market, or whatever it's called.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on June 13, 2011, 08:48:47 PM
Att HTC HD7S will be in my mailbox when i get home from work tomorrow!  :driving:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2011, 11:45:05 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/virgin-mobile-welcomes-4-1-inch-motorola-triumph-brings-froyo-t/

^rusty, pls read

just read, looks awesome, but will probably wait for the next VM phone (after Triumph) unless the price is really good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2011, 11:45:37 PM
and those engadget fuckers can eat a bag of dicks. get over yourselves.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 14, 2011, 08:20:44 AM
why wait?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 14, 2011, 10:22:46 AM
Att HTC HD7S will be in my mailbox when i get home from work tomorrow!  :driving:

HAd the HD2.  Nothing but troub.  Tmobile guys said that the later HD models are better but still have issues with their network.  The Tmobile guys say they are telling everyone to dl Android to the memory card and run it off the card as your OS.  Said that they haven't been able to reconcile the Windows platform with their service yet.  So much so, that the reason I no longer have an HD2 is that they couldn't get it to work, shipped me two new phones over a period of three weeks, then eventually gave me the Click 2. 

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 14, 2011, 11:17:27 AM
Att HTC HD7S will be in my mailbox when i get home from work tomorrow!  :driving:

HAd the HD2.  Nothing but troub.  Tmobile guys said that the later HD models are better but still have issues with their network.  The Tmobile guys say they are telling everyone to dl Android to the memory card and run it off the card as your OS.  Said that they haven't been able to reconcile the Windows platform with their service yet.  So much so, that the reason I no longer have an HD2 is that they couldn't get it to work, shipped me two new phones over a period of three weeks, then eventually gave me the Click 2. 



WinMO 6.5 is nothing like Windows Phone 7.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2011, 12:01:35 PM
why wait?

I'm cheap, which is why i'm on vm in the first place, duh.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 01:33:57 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 14, 2011, 01:46:04 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
ya you would just want to make sure and buy a boost cdma device and not a boost iden unit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 02:04:31 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
ya you would just want to make sure and buy a boost cdma device and not a boost iden unit.

Never heard of this iden, just assumed they were all cdma.  Thanks for the info, though I won't be leaving anytime soon as I just got a new phone in like December...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on June 14, 2011, 04:07:17 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
ya you would just want to make sure and buy a boost cdma device and not a boost iden unit.

Never heard of this iden, just assumed they were all cdma.  Thanks for the info, though I won't be leaving anytime soon as I just got a new phone in like December...

when you hear iDEN, think Nextel. not what you want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 02:04:51 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
ya you would just want to make sure and buy a boost cdma device and not a boost iden unit.

Never heard of this iden, just assumed they were all cdma.  Thanks for the info, though I won't be leaving anytime soon as I just got a new phone in like December...

Sprint currently  :flush:  My network has been partially down at my house for three weeks now.  Can't wait to get that bill.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2011, 03:02:37 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
ya you would just want to make sure and buy a boost cdma device and not a boost iden unit.

Never heard of this iden, just assumed they were all cdma.  Thanks for the info, though I won't be leaving anytime soon as I just got a new phone in like December...

Sprint currently  :flush:  My network has been partially down at my house for three weeks now.  Can't wait to get that bill.
that's weird.  what did they say when you called?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on June 15, 2011, 03:59:51 PM
I haven't noticed any problems lately.  :ck:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 04:03:58 PM
Everytime I see my Sprint I think about swapping over to Boost.  Pretty sure they use the same network and it's like 1/2 what I pay.
ya you would just want to make sure and buy a boost cdma device and not a boost iden unit.

Never heard of this iden, just assumed they were all cdma.  Thanks for the info, though I won't be leaving anytime soon as I just got a new phone in like December...

Sprint currently  :flush:  My network has been partially down at my house for three weeks now.  Can't wait to get that bill.
that's weird.  what did they say when you called?

It took until the third call until they actually told me the tower was down.  Gave me a help ticket and then told me that the tower would be back working within 24 hours and that I would get an update email regarding the ticket within 72 hours.  Neither happened.  Does Sprint farm out their 1st level customer service to a call center?  If so I'm cool, if not I'm going to request that someone get fired.  I called five days after being told that I would receive an email update on the ticket to see what the deal was.  The jackass on the other side proceeded to tell me that if I was still having problems with the phone then the tower hasn't been fixed, and I didn't get an update because the tower hasn't been fixed.  I informed him that the help ticket confirmation that I was promised wasn't contingent on the tower being fixed, and I also asked him if Sprint intended to inform everyone in the area that the tower was fixed even though we weren't informed that the tower wasn't down until I called three times.  He ignored all of this and the angirly repeated word for word what he said before.  Didn't ask for help, didn't flip the page on his little help book, nothing.  I said thank you and hung up the phone.  I then drove to the sprint store three miles away and the girl working there was pretty pissed.  She said they get about 30 people a day coming in and asking them about the outage but sprint did not give them info either.  She lives in near me and her phone is not working wither.  She also told me that our tower was the first in Wichita to go down but there were two others since.  

Everything would have be fine if the phones would roam, but they won't do that either.
 :shakesfist: :curse: :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 04:04:54 PM
I haven't noticed any problems lately.  :ck:

I live in far SW Wichita.  Closer to Haysville than downtown
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2011, 04:08:45 PM
I haven't noticed any problems lately.  :ck:

I live in far SW Wichita.  Closer to Haysville than downtown

no wonder you're always cranky. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 04:14:58 PM
I haven't noticed any problems lately.  :ck:

I live in far SW Wichita.  Closer to Haysville than downtown

no wonder you're always cranky. :thumbs:
:cry:
I always thought living near Pleasures would work out better
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2011, 04:20:59 PM
do people still "cruise" south seneca?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 04:26:16 PM
do people still "cruise" south seneca?
:dunno: lots of WT and old people who drive hella slow,  maybe theyre cruising.  I avoid Seneca
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2011, 05:14:48 PM
your phone roams, there's just no where to roam to.  unless you turned roaming off in the options. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on June 15, 2011, 05:24:34 PM
My service always sucks in Haysville.  Didn't realize you lived down that way.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2011, 05:38:03 PM
My service always sucks in Haysville.  Didn't realize you lived down that way.

where else would you expect the hayseed to live other than haysville?   :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 07:45:18 PM
your phone roams, there's just no where to roam to.  unless you turned roaming off in the options. 

Evos don't have the "roam only" option, first phone I have in a while that doesn't.  The down tower near me is still sending out a signal that isn't fully functional, therefore the phone won't roam.  I wish Sprint would just shut the tower down until its fully functional.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2011, 08:54:39 PM
EVO 3D review- http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/htc-evo-3d-review/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2011, 03:01:15 PM
Any of you EVO guys remove all of the bloatware?  I want to do it but the several different instructions on Android Central have a million steps and seems very impractical.  I figure if any of you rubes did it without bricking your phone, then so can I.

tia
kthxbye
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 17, 2011, 03:01:52 PM
Any of you EVO guys remove all of the bloatware?  I want to do it but the several different instructions on Android Central have a million steps and seems very impractical.  I figure if any of you rubes did it without bricking your phone, then so can I.

tia
kthxbye

would like to, when you find out tell me
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 17, 2011, 03:38:50 PM
Any of you EVO guys remove all of the bloatware?  I want to do it but the several different instructions on Android Central have a million steps and seems very impractical.  I figure if any of you rubes did it without bricking your phone, then so can I.

tia
kthxbye

The only way I know how is to root and use the paid version of Titanium Backup to freeze the apps. Or load a custom rom.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 17, 2011, 04:17:11 PM
EVO 3D review- http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/htc-evo-3d-review/



 :jerk:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 17, 2011, 04:23:48 PM
Clams I took my EVO out of my case.  I feel very liberated and like I'm living on the edge. It feels damn good.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 17, 2011, 06:02:12 PM
eff ya man, cases are for pussies who can't deal with the consequences of not having a case.  /non-frugal thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 17, 2011, 06:02:51 PM
eff ya man, cases are for pussies who can't deal with the consequences of not having a case.  /non-frugal thread

didn't you say you had the otterbox case  :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OregonSmock on June 17, 2011, 06:10:26 PM
Sprint Epic 4G


 :love:  :love:  :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on June 17, 2011, 11:17:26 PM
Any of you EVO guys remove all of the bloatware?  I want to do it but the several different instructions on Android Central have a million steps and seems very impractical.  I figure if any of you rubes did it without bricking your phone, then so can I.

tia
kthxbye

The only way I know how is to root and use the paid version of Titanium Backup to freeze the apps. Or load a custom rom.

Ti Backup and freezing them is my suggestion. The programs themselves don't take up much space. Plus usually if you want to do a factory  update you have to have the bloatware files or the update will fail.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on June 18, 2011, 01:15:04 AM
Out of curiousity, what do you guys do with your Evos that is so rough?  My dad has had his since like November or so and has already had to replace a screen once and something else that I can't remember.  Is it the phone or maybe the size of the phone doesn't lend itself to being carried in a pocket?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 18, 2011, 08:27:59 AM
Had mine since August, no case, no issues.  It fits in my pocket easily, of course I don't wear tight clothes either.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 18, 2011, 11:10:25 AM
Sprint Epic 4G


 :love:  :love:  :love:

I currently have this phone.  I neither love it or hate it altogether, but I do hate it a lot of the time and I do love it a lot of the time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on June 18, 2011, 05:05:10 PM
Sprint Epic 4G


 :love:  :love:  :love:

I currently have this phone.  I neither love it or hate it altogether, but I do hate it a lot of the time and I do love it a lot of the time.

I like
 mine but it's been buggy lately
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 19, 2011, 11:10:19 AM
Sprint Epic 4G


 :love:  :love:  :love:

I currently have this phone.  I neither love it or hate it altogether, but I do hate it a lot of the time and I do love it a lot of the time.

I like
 mine but it's been buggy lately
Yeah, even since 2.2 my battery life is crap.  I think I would fix it with a factory reset, but I don't really want to spend an entire day putting all my stuff back on my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 19, 2011, 11:43:03 AM
eff ya man, cases are for pussies who can't deal with the consequences of not having a case.  /non-frugal thread

didn't you say you had the otterbox case  :dubious:
bought it, gave it away.  yup.  sold my evo a few months ago on ebay.  b(.)(.)m.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on June 19, 2011, 08:14:52 PM
Sprint Epic 4G


 :love:  :love:  :love:

I currently have this phone.  I neither love it or hate it altogether, but I do hate it a lot of the time and I do love it a lot of the time.

I like
 mine but it's been buggy lately
Yeah, even since 2.2 my battery life is crap.  I think I would fix it with a factory reset, but I don't really want to spend an entire day putting all my stuff back on my phone.

I'm taking mine in tomorrow.  Speaker phone not working.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 19, 2011, 11:20:13 PM
eff ya man, cases are for pussies who can't deal with the consequences of not having a case.  /non-frugal thread

didn't you say you had the otterbox case  :dubious:
bought it, gave it away.  yup.  sold my evo a few months ago on ebay.  b(.)(.)m.

What now? 3D? Nexus S?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2011, 07:45:51 AM
right now i'm carrying a blackberry tour, not sure what's up next...hoping for some cool phones to launch this fall though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2011, 07:46:26 AM
+ i should have said i sold my evo a few weeks ago, not months.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 20, 2011, 10:04:24 AM
Some other things I've noticed with the new Gingerbread update-

When looking at the list of apps on the phone (menu, settings, applications), they actually load properly and instantly. Idle battery life is significantly better. Also, I've noticed when I update 20 apps at once, it actually goes smoothly and it continuously updates which apps have been updated in notifications. Before it was just really slow for a few minutes, then it just was updated.

Also, from E3, we may be able to run the Playstation game market, or whatever it's called.

I've noticed there's a Downloads app to view all downloads. Also, while using the camera app, you have the ability to take a photo with the front facing camera.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on June 21, 2011, 09:08:48 AM
I had another gingerbread update this morning.  What was that?  Anyone else?  (Sprint EVO 4g)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2011, 09:11:53 AM
I had another gingerbread update this morning.  What was that?  Anyone else?  (Sprint EVO 4g)

nothing for me :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 21, 2011, 09:21:53 AM
I had another gingerbread update this morning.  What was that?  Anyone else?  (Sprint EVO 4g)

Fixed Netflix and a couple other things.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CrushNasty on June 21, 2011, 12:46:15 PM
Att HTC HD7S will be in my mailbox when i get home from work tomorrow!  :driving:

HAd the HD2.  Nothing but troub.  Tmobile guys said that the later HD models are better but still have issues with their network.  The Tmobile guys say they are telling everyone to dl Android to the memory card and run it off the card as your OS.  Said that they haven't been able to reconcile the Windows platform with their service yet.  So much so, that the reason I no longer have an HD2 is that they couldn't get it to work, shipped me two new phones over a period of three weeks, then eventually gave me the Click 2. 



WinMO 6.5 is nothing like Windows Phone 7.

Not too shabs so far.  The screen is the tits (two good ones).

Battery life is a little disappointing, lack of apps sucks, and camera isn't great - dont think its 5MP but not a big deal to me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 25, 2011, 11:32:04 AM
For those wanting to root, I thought of a few other things that I did with my Captivate.

*The Captivate doesn't have an led notifier, so I loaded a kernel that allows my capacitive touch keys to light up and blink when I have a new text, email, or missed phone call. Basically, any app that would normally light up an led, now activates the backlight to the touch keys.

*Another is that I removed the time from my status bar, and moved it to where the date would normally be if you pull down the notification bar.

*Lastly, I side loaded an alternative camera app, that allows me to take pictures with the power button, instead of touching the screen. I don't know if the app actually requires root, but ATT doesn't allow side loading, so I needed root to get around that.

Also, I'm running 2.3.4 right now, which isn't available as an OTA update yet.

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p98/Linerider_pics/snap20110205_173516.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2011, 12:09:48 PM
Omaha is getting Verizon 4G LTE in a few weeks.  May make the switch.   Is the iphone5 going to be 4G?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 28, 2011, 12:23:07 PM
i don't think iphone 5 is going to be 4G but who knows.   my guess is that apple doesn't launch a 4g device until next year, but that's just a guess.

tbh, i never used 4g when i had my evo.  i found out that i had no real need for it.  if i had a tablet, or was somewhere with my laptop, then i would want it.  but for a phone i think it's overkill.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 28, 2011, 01:38:52 PM
Is sprint expanding their 4g in areas that already have it?  I'm getting kind of tired of not being able to get 4g indoors.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2011, 01:39:55 PM
Is sprint expanding their 4g in areas that already have it?  I'm getting kind of tired of not being able to get 4g indoors.

they just signed some huge deal to get LTE.  I would guess it won't be long before the wimax 4g is out the door completely.  obviously many more on here would know more about it than I do though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on July 28, 2011, 01:41:43 PM
Rarely use 4g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 28, 2011, 01:50:58 PM
Rarely use 4g.
Me too, because I have to go in my neighbor's driveway or in the parking lot at my work to get it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on July 28, 2011, 01:58:59 PM
Get the Nexus Prime, pretty much going to be the best phone ever.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 28, 2011, 02:02:22 PM
Is sprint expanding their 4g in areas that already have it?  I'm getting kind of tired of not being able to get 4g indoors.
i wouldn't look at it as expanding current 4g.  they are switching technology from WiMax to LTE.  LTE has higher down/up speeds.  also switching 4G spectrum from 2.5 Ghz today to either 800 Mhz, 1.9 Ghz, 2.5 Ghz depending on the need of the user.  the lower the spectrum, the greater the building penetration.  if your phone's radio is sucking at reception/signal, it will go lower in the spectrum band to find the best one for where you are.  
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 28, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Is sprint expanding their 4g in areas that already have it?  I'm getting kind of tired of not being able to get 4g indoors.
i wouldn't look at it as expanding current 4g.  they are switching technology from WiMax to LTE.  LTE has higher down/up speeds.  also switching 4G spectrum from 2.5 Ghz today to either 800 Mhz, 1.9 Ghz, 2.5 Ghz depending on the need of the user.  the lower the spectrum, the greater the building penetration.  if your phone's radio is sucking at reception/signal, it will go lower in the spectrum band to find the best one for where you are.  
This sounds alright.  When is this supposed to happen?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 28, 2011, 04:29:07 PM
starts this year, completes in a couple.  they (sprint) haven't announced their deployment plan and i doubt they will.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 28, 2011, 06:05:59 PM
starts this year, completes in a couple.  they (sprint) haven't announced their deployment plan and i doubt they will.


I did just use 4g today, though.  First time in like a month.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2011, 06:10:19 PM
I would have used it a shitload today if I had the option.  rough ridin' hate 3g
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 28, 2011, 06:29:53 PM
I would have used it a shitload today if I had the option.  rough ridin' hate 3g
I would use it all day every day if I had the option.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on July 28, 2011, 06:33:57 PM
your 3G might suck then, i use 3g and it's almost 3mbps down.  on my phone, surfing bbs, that's plenty.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2011, 06:35:14 PM
your 3G might suck then, i use 3g and it's almost 3mbps down.  on my phone, surfing bbs, that's plenty.

ya, mine sucks for bbs'ing.  lots of delay. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on July 28, 2011, 06:38:37 PM
Think the idea in partnering w/the satellite co is to make one hot ass wireless United States of America and let different labels sell service on it.  Wimax will have its place.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on July 28, 2011, 07:23:32 PM
I get 2 down with 3G and 7 down with 4G. If I'm at work or at home, which is like 90% of the time, I just turn on wifi.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 29, 2011, 11:26:52 AM
With 4G penetrated work walls because there's some crap I'd rather not be looking at on my phone via their Wifi.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 29, 2011, 02:28:10 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5835447/sprint-tells-employees-to-keep-pie-holes-shut-about-iphone-on-their-network
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 30, 2011, 02:55:11 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/29/sprint-strategy-update-coming-on-october-7th-significant-4g-plan/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2011, 10:30:59 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/us-government-files-to-block-propsed-atandt-t-mobile-merger/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 31, 2011, 03:40:30 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/us-government-files-to-block-propsed-atandt-t-mobile-merger/



This is good.

Also Sprint is upping ETF, just like Verizon did before the iphone. Have you heard anything clams?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2011, 05:20:16 PM
No, nothing more than everyone else. 

I don't think the ETF has anything to do with iphone.  Cell phone companies are subsidizing more dollars of the phone's cost as high end smartphones become more mainstream (since they cost the cell companies more upfront when purchasing from OEMs).  They lose their ass on $200/$250 ETFs and it tears into their margins pretty good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on September 02, 2011, 09:19:01 AM
No, nothing more than everyone else. 

I don't think the ETF has anything to do with iphone.  Cell phone companies are subsidizing more dollars of the phone's cost as high end smartphones become more mainstream (since they cost the cell companies more upfront when purchasing from OEMs).  They lose their ass on $200/$250 ETFs and it tears into their margins pretty good.

THIS. Sprint's been getting schlacked by ETFs and giving large discounts for new customers to come get expensive phones at a cheap price.  Ultimately, I believe Sprint is pretty cash poor and needs to generate more no matter if the iPhone comes or not. Just trying to cover the bases IMO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2011, 09:25:47 AM
what has 2 thumbs and doesn't give a eff about ETF's?

Virgin Mobile customers. :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 02, 2011, 09:44:42 AM
No, nothing more than everyone else. 

I don't think the ETF has anything to do with iphone.  Cell phone companies are subsidizing more dollars of the phone's cost as high end smartphones become more mainstream (since they cost the cell companies more upfront when purchasing from OEMs).  They lose their ass on $200/$250 ETFs and it tears into their margins pretty good.

THIS. Sprint's been getting schlacked by ETFs and giving large discounts for new customers to come get expensive phones at a cheap price.  Ultimately, I believe Sprint is pretty cash poor and needs to generate more no matter if the iPhone comes or not. Just trying to cover the bases IMO
if you think sprint is cash poor you obviously don't know what cash poor is and haven't read their 10Q.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on September 02, 2011, 10:24:32 AM
No, nothing more than everyone else. 

I don't think the ETF has anything to do with iphone.  Cell phone companies are subsidizing more dollars of the phone's cost as high end smartphones become more mainstream (since they cost the cell companies more upfront when purchasing from OEMs).  They lose their ass on $200/$250 ETFs and it tears into their margins pretty good.

THIS. Sprint's been getting schlacked by ETFs and giving large discounts for new customers to come get expensive phones at a cheap price.  Ultimately, I believe Sprint is pretty cash poor and needs to generate more no matter if the iPhone comes or not. Just trying to cover the bases IMO
if you think sprint is cash poor you obviously don't know what cash poor is and haven't read their 10Q.

you realize that this huge 4G strategy they will be talking about publicly soon is freaking expensive as crap right? Maybe I should have specified that they aren't cash poor "now" but if they ant to do what they are wanting to do with their network then they need serious cash because it'll be extremely expensive. Their lightsquared deal will help, but that's assuming all of the odds and ends come to fruition.  IMO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 02, 2011, 10:30:59 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on September 04, 2011, 09:05:54 AM
My Sprint service absolutely sucks in my neighborhood.  Can't receive text/calls at home or outside. Sprint sucks.  I can't wait to get back to AT&T.  God only knows how many drunk texts/dials I miss out on now.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bigwillie20 on September 27, 2011, 06:13:58 PM
Anyone else having trouble accessing their alarm clock?  I have a droid incredible 2 and the past few days when i tap my clock to set it nothing pops up.  It sounds like they are supposedly working on a fix for this but I haven't heard anything more than that?  Anyone else having problems/hear any news  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 27, 2011, 07:51:15 PM
Who wants to buy my droid x?  Can be taken into verizon and turned on, no contract.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bigwillie20 on September 29, 2011, 08:27:17 AM
Anyone else having trouble accessing their alarm clock?  I have a droid incredible 2 and the past few days when i tap my clock to set it nothing pops up.  It sounds like they are supposedly working on a fix for this but I haven't heard anything more than that?  Anyone else having problems/hear any news  :dunno:

 :dunno: anyone?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 29, 2011, 08:33:37 AM
Anyone else having trouble accessing their alarm clock?  I have a droid incredible 2 and the past few days when i tap my clock to set it nothing pops up.  It sounds like they are supposedly working on a fix for this but I haven't heard anything more than that?  Anyone else having problems/hear any news  :dunno:

 :dunno: anyone?  :dunno:
No, my phone just locks up overnight about once a week and prevents my alarm from going off so I wake up late.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 29, 2011, 09:32:15 AM
doesn't sounds so incredible if you ask me :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bigwillie20 on September 29, 2011, 09:45:58 AM
doesn't sounds so incredible if you ask me :lol:

tell me about it, it has been fine for the few months i've had it but for some reason they can't fix this bug or whatever it is  :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 29, 2011, 07:28:35 PM
Trying to decide between iPhone 5 and HTC's new phone (rumored to be the Vigor) coming out in October (Verizon). I have always been a HTC fan and really like Android, and I don't like that iPhone 5 won't be 4G (even though Manhattan Verizon isn't 4G yet).

Vigor rumored specs:


dual-core 1.5-GHz Qualcomm MSM8660 processor
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
4.3-inch screen at HD (720p) resolution, with pixel density of 320
HTC Sense 3.5
1 GB of RAM
8-megapixel primary camera
2-megapixel secondary camera
Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
4G LTE
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 29, 2011, 08:36:08 PM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on September 29, 2011, 08:48:11 PM
How soon will Google/Motorola start building phones?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 29, 2011, 09:06:16 PM
that's the million dollar question, jtksu.  report back here if you find out.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 30, 2011, 07:24:08 AM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2011, 08:25:09 AM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?

The iPhone was late to the 3G game as well.  It then got a mid cycle refresh as the iPhone 3G and pissed off everyone who just bought the iPhone 3 non3G.  I bet they mid cycle this mofo and piss people off again. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2011, 08:31:09 AM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too.  

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?
it wouldnt matter to me because i have no need for broadband on my phone.  i don't see much practical use for it unless you tether your phone to your laptop.  a good 3G connection should be all the bandwidth you need on a phone.   i never used the 4g radio on my Evo when i had it.

not really sure if the iphone 5 will have a 4G radio in it or not.  

that nexus prime is going to be a beast.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2011, 08:32:44 AM
my guess is that the reason they might leave 4G off iphone 5 is because of the impact on battery life. 
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 30, 2011, 08:48:27 AM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?

If like most people, you sign a two year contract, then it might matter. In a year and a half when 4g has better coverage, will you wish  your phone had it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2011, 09:34:58 AM
My bionic has 4G and as far as I can tell there's no way to turn it off and just use 3G.  I like the 4G.  Goes real fast.  I bought the extendo battery but haven't put it in yet.  The standard one won't last more than a day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2011, 09:36:46 AM
LOL

Menu>Settings>Wireless & networks>Mobile networks>Network Mode

Choose CDMA only. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2011, 09:44:24 AM
Choose CDMA only. 

:surprised:

T-Y.

If the whole "owning a BBS" thing doesn't work out, you're more than qualified to work at the West Kellogg Verizon store.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2011, 09:51:59 AM
clams, how do I make that setting a toggle thing on the home screen similar to the wi-fi and airplane buttons?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 30, 2011, 10:07:10 AM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?

If like most people, you sign a two year contract, then it might matter. In a year and a half when 4g has better coverage, will you wish  your phone had it?

Yeah, that's my main issue and I use my phone enough on broadband that I'd like to have 4G.  I'm not a big Apple guy, but I have an iPad 2 and like how it works so I'm interested in iPhone 5. But I also have an HTC Incredible and have always had HTC smartphones, so I wouldn't mind staying with HTC, especially with the specs that the Vigor (or whatever its called) looks to have.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 30, 2011, 10:18:55 AM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?

The iPhone was late to the 3G game as well.  It then got a mid cycle refresh as the iPhone 3G and pissed off everyone who just bought the iPhone 3 non3G.  I bet they mid cycle this mofo and piss people off again. 
All iPhones have been late to all sorts of games.  They have also been early to quite a few.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2011, 10:44:15 AM
clams, how do I make that setting a toggle thing on the home screen similar to the wi-fi and airplane buttons?

Download LTE Switch (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geoffreybuttercrumbs.lteswitch&feature=search_result) from the Android store.  It's a shortcut to the network selection screen, not a toggle.  There isn't a LTE On-Off toggle yet but I'm sure someone will make one sooner or later.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2011, 11:41:16 AM
clams, how do I make that setting a toggle thing on the home screen similar to the wi-fi and airplane buttons?

Download LTE Switch (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geoffreybuttercrumbs.lteswitch&feature=search_result) from the Android store.  It's a shortcut to the network selection screen, not a toggle.  There isn't a LTE On-Off toggle yet but I'm sure someone will make one sooner or later.

:thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 30, 2011, 05:49:43 PM
The iPhone was late to the 3G game as well.  It then got a mid cycle refresh as the iPhone 3G and pissed off everyone who just bought the iPhone 3 non3G.  I bet they mid cycle this mofo and piss people off again.  
The progression of the iPhone looked like this....
iPhone (June 07) < iPhone 3g (July 08) < iPhone 3gs (June 09) < iPhone 4 (June 10)

Yes, the iPhone was late to the 3g party, but It wasn't a mid cycle refresh that brought 3g.

Yeah, that's my main issue and I use my phone enough on broadband that I'd like to have 4G.  I'm not a big Apple guy, but I have an iPad 2 and like how it works so I'm interested in iPhone 5. But I also have an HTC Incredible and have always had HTC smartphones, so I wouldn't mind staying with HTC, especially with the specs that the Vigor (or whatever its called) looks to have.

Sounds like you have a pretty good idea what you are looking for. It just depends on if the iPhone 5 with no 4G LTE is better than whatever HTC can give you.

Personally, my next phone will need to have : (1) Dual Core (2) At least 960x540 if not 1280×720 screen resolution (preferably S AMOLED and 4.3 inches) (3) NFC Payments (4) LTE
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 02, 2011, 06:19:33 PM
I've got the NFL redzone channel going on my phone.  This is pretty nice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: scottb1987 on October 02, 2011, 07:47:52 PM
Samsung/Google are going to announce the Nexus Prime (all carriers) on Oct 11th, I'd take a look at that phone too. 

Why isn't the iPhone going to be 4G? Does/should it matter?

If like most people, you sign a two year contract, then it might matter. In a year and a half when 4g has better coverage, will you wish  your phone had it?

Yeah, that's my main issue and I use my phone enough on broadband that I'd like to have 4G.  I'm not a big Apple guy, but I have an iPad 2 and like how it works so I'm interested in iPhone 5. But I also have an HTC Incredible and have always had HTC smartphones, so I wouldn't mind staying with HTC, especially with the specs that the Vigor (or whatever its called) looks to have.

As far as 4g goes, it's closer to your area then you think. VZW is already 6 months ahead of schedule on their lte rollout so don't be surprised to have it within the next year. The rumors that I have heard is that Apple's next iphone will not be 4g and the reason is that apple doesn't like the 4g chip that qualcomm makes and will wait until they finish developing smaller chips for it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2011, 07:44:37 AM
Questions for those who regularly attend KSU football games...

A) Does your data service work worth a crap inside the stadium?
B) If yes, what carrier/phone do you have?

I know it's most likely due to network congestion but AT&T doesn't work worth a crap.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 03, 2011, 07:57:08 AM
It's pretty crappy on my captivate. Mostly unusable.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: fatty fat fat on October 03, 2011, 07:58:20 AM
Questions for those who regularly attend KSU football games...

A) Does your data service work worth a crap inside the stadium?
B) If yes, what carrier/phone do you have?

I know it's most likely due to network congestion but AT&T doesn't work worth a crap.

no, sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2011, 08:00:18 AM
pro tip, I can get it to somewhat work when turning off 3G
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: caliblue15 on October 03, 2011, 10:07:14 AM
Questions for those who regularly attend KSU football games...

A) Does your data service work worth a crap inside the stadium?
B) If yes, what carrier/phone do you have?

I know it's most likely due to network congestion but AT&T doesn't work worth a crap.

Should only work on Verizon, since they bring in mobile towers for the game.

Otherwise on ATT, if I turn off 3G and only use edge it works most of the time, since no one uses edge anymore.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 03, 2011, 10:12:19 AM
I'm on Verizon, works fine most of the time. Much better than last year.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 03, 2011, 10:17:55 AM
Questions for those who regularly attend KSU football games...

A) Does your data service work worth a crap inside the stadium?
B) If yes, what carrier/phone do you have?

I know it's most likely due to network congestion but AT&T doesn't work worth a crap.

Should only work on Verizon, since they bring in mobile towers for the game.

Otherwise on ATT, if I turn off 3G and only use edge it works most of the time, since no one uses edge anymore.
Sprint roams on Verizon.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 03, 2011, 02:57:28 PM
http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/03/sprint-guarantees-to-buy-over-20-billion-in-iphones-from-apple-launching-the-iphone-5-exclusively/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 03, 2011, 03:04:31 PM
wtf  :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2011, 03:24:48 PM
http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/03/sprint-guarantees-to-buy-over-20-billion-in-iphones-from-apple-launching-the-iphone-5-exclusively/
boom, roasted
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 03, 2011, 03:28:24 PM
Just out of curiousity-  Any idea what Apple had to give AT&T to get out of their exclusivity deal?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 03, 2011, 03:31:08 PM
Just out of curiousity-  Any idea what Apple had to give AT&T to get out of their exclusivity deal?

I'm pretty sure the deal was for a limited time and then it expired
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2011, 03:31:22 PM
So this is a timed exclusive, Sprint will have rights to until sometime early next year?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 03, 2011, 03:37:22 PM
That's how the WSJ article reads.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 03, 2011, 03:41:18 PM
Man, I knew this stuff last week and I was going to post in here but then Saul goes and beats me to the punch.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 03, 2011, 03:56:24 PM
I was under the impression that the iphone deal w/ at&t was a 5 yr deal and therefore wouldn't end until 2012...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on October 03, 2011, 04:08:40 PM
Can't decide btwn Nexus Prime and WP7.5 for next phone. Decisions decisions.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 03, 2011, 04:22:39 PM
Prime looks sweet.  I have a hard time even getting excited about phones lately because the second I do, something else appears on the horizon.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 03, 2011, 05:48:14 PM
Can't decide btwn Nexus Prime and WP7.5 for next phone. Decisions decisions.

Agreed, but there is no good WP headset for Sprint. I want a 5" screen. Seriously.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on October 03, 2011, 05:54:54 PM
5" screen wtf?  That is huge.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 03, 2011, 05:58:32 PM
eff a 5" screen, that would be one big ass phone.  I'd rather have a smaller phone and just use a tablet for the stuff I'd want to do with a 5" screen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 03, 2011, 06:17:11 PM
Maybe you guys wear too tight of pants. My 4.3" is getting smaller and smaller each time I use it. eff tablets. I don't have a purse to carry crap around in all the time. 5" would not be that large.

Hemmy, the nexus prime is rumored to have at least a 4.75". It's not like that is far off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 03, 2011, 06:36:49 PM
Guess my extremely large wang requires more space in my pockets.  :ck:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Lynchmobrules on October 03, 2011, 07:08:00 PM
Questions for those who regularly attend KSU football games...

A) Does your data service work worth a crap inside the stadium?
B) If yes, what carrier/phone do you have?

I know it's most likely due to network congestion but AT&T doesn't work worth a crap.

I'm on AT&T also and don't get crap for service either. I have never tried turning 3G off. Will do so next time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 03, 2011, 07:18:49 PM
Guess my extremely large wang requires more space in my pockets.  :ck:

The fact you think giant wangs go in pockets proves you in fact do not have a large wang.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 03, 2011, 07:23:54 PM
My large wang/balls go where they want bro.  Wherever they want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 04, 2011, 01:23:45 PM
"Just" iPhone 4S, but still sounding really good: http://twitter.com/#!/CNETNews
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 04, 2011, 01:44:10 PM
16G iPhone 4S for $199 will be tough to beat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 04, 2011, 02:03:01 PM
 :zzz: :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 04, 2011, 02:04:31 PM
The 4S and 3G are both catch up revisions, IMO. Nothing new, nothing revolutionary. Just playing catch up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 04, 2011, 02:06:30 PM
The 4S and 3G are both catch up revisions, IMO. Nothing new, nothing revolutionary. Just playing catch up.

True.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2011, 02:12:19 PM
lol at WP7.  How are you guys liking your Zunes?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 04, 2011, 02:31:07 PM
lol at WP7.  How are you guys liking your Zunes?

Never owned a Zune, but do use the zune software for music. It's quite good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cricketer on October 04, 2011, 02:56:21 PM
Sprint is in a tough spot.  I think that the Apple deal (mandatory purchase of 30.5M over 3 years) will hurt...and hurt bad.  However, it's a deal they almost had to make no matter what given their position.  They've been circling the drain for a few years - probably not long until Century Link makes a wireless play, but they've said they don't want Sprint either. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 04, 2011, 03:05:08 PM
Sprint is in a tough spot.  I think that the Apple deal (mandatory purchase of 30.5M over 3 years) will hurt...and hurt bad.  However, it's a deal they almost had to make no matter what given their position.  They've been circling the drain for a few years - probably not long until Century Link makes a wireless play, but they've said they don't want Sprint either. 

Don't believe the 30.5m deal rumor. That was for iphone 5 timed exclusivity. Obviously that's not the case.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2011, 03:15:57 PM
Sprint is in a tough spot.  I think that the Apple deal (mandatory purchase of 30.5M over 3 years) will hurt...and hurt bad.  However, it's a deal they almost had to make no matter what given their position.  They've been circling the drain for a few years - probably not long until Century Link makes a wireless play, but they've said they don't want Sprint either. 

Don't believe the 30.5m deal rumor. That was for iphone 5 timed exclusivity. Obviously that's not the case.
Ya, but  it was on the internet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cricketer on October 04, 2011, 03:31:07 PM
Don't think it was for exclusivity - I think it was to get in the iPhone game.  Sprint has to find something to get moving...their operating profit margins are less than half of Verizon and ATT's.  They've been bleeding out for four years.  If they do pay a higher subsidy and sell their 4Ss at a cheaper price point, they could stand to gain some ground.  But I think they're done.  Those clowns have a made a series of bad decisions over the past decade that are finally going to pay off in the form a smoking hole in the ground.   
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2011, 03:52:13 PM
you think sprint agreed to pay apple $30B just to sell their phone?  are you on crack?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 05, 2011, 09:16:04 AM
i think I will get a Nexus Prime.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2011, 10:11:37 AM
ya i've been waiting for the nexus prime since last spring

rumblings that it might also serve as the guts of a bigger tablet screen that the prime clicks into
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 05, 2011, 11:14:53 AM
Don't think it was for exclusivity - I think it was to get in the iPhone game.  Sprint has to find something to get moving...their operating profit margins are less than half of Verizon and ATT's.  They've been bleeding out for four years.  If they do pay a higher subsidy and sell their 4Ss at a cheaper price point, they could stand to gain some ground.  But I think they're done.  Those clowns have a made a series of bad decisions over the past decade that are finally going to pay off in the form a smoking hole in the ground.   

 :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 07, 2011, 09:06:04 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/sprint-converts-its-cdma-network-to-lte/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 07, 2011, 02:39:21 PM
Nexus Prime event postponed.  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cricketer on October 07, 2011, 02:40:15 PM
Doubt Brownback is real excited about figuring out how to find 5k jobs to make up for Sprint's when they leave OP...since he made that one of his "measurables."  Gather 'round the dumpster fire! http://www.businessinsider.com/sprints-investor-day-2011-10 Sprint ---->  :goodbyecruelworld:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on October 07, 2011, 02:51:30 PM
Ordered Mrs Stupid Fitz a 4s today. I will wait on the 5. Can't wait to use the mirroring on the 4s. Bbsing on my phone while it shows up on my flat screen!!!!  Update your avatars everyone!!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 11, 2011, 08:23:53 AM
Getting an iPhone 4S.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr. tylerhughes on October 11, 2011, 08:35:32 AM
Had a wonderful time @ dollar night in the 'ville last thursday  :drink:

Woke up with a receipt from the apple store for the 4S...can't wait
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on October 11, 2011, 09:13:11 AM
Had a wonderful time @ dollar night in the 'ville last thursday  :drink:

Woke up with a receipt from the apple store for the 4S...can't wait

Wondered what you were doing while the ice thrower was trying to start a fight with us. Makes sense.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 13, 2011, 11:22:17 AM
so did iOS 5 really zap everyone's contacts?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 13, 2011, 12:04:34 PM
so did iOS 5 really zap everyone's contacts?

Not on my iPad.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 13, 2011, 12:05:17 PM
so did iOS 5 really zap everyone's contacts?

Mine are back on my phone.  I don't think they were there until I synced the phone up with Outlook after the update though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on October 13, 2011, 01:49:36 PM
Ordered Mrs Stupid Fitz a 4s today. I will wait on the 5. Can't wait to use the mirroring on the 4s. Bbsing on my phone while it shows up on my flat screen!!!!  Update your avatars everyone!!!!

AT&T jacked my order. Now I am back ordered. Basically said sorry dude, you'll get it in a month, our bad.  :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 13, 2011, 01:51:13 PM
wow, shocker, att sucks, shocker!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slimz on October 13, 2011, 03:55:15 PM
Quote
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Interesting my 4G shipped direct from China. Looking forward to tomorrow.

I put iOS 5 on my 3GS last night. It did a complete restore process. At the end, my music, contacts, photos, bookmarks were all restored to it automatically, but none of my apps were, so I had to sync them through iTunes. (It warns you about that before the update, BTW.)

iOS 5 seems to run more smoothly on the 3GS. Lots of nice little updates that, frankly, should have been there before. Things like volume up for the camera shutter, wireless sync, and a reminders app. The new notification center is nice.

Looking forward to trying Siri on the new phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 15, 2011, 10:06:28 AM
So far very pleased with the 4s.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on October 15, 2011, 03:04:00 PM
So far very pleased with the 4s.
have you tried the mirror mode with hbo.go or espn3?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 15, 2011, 03:16:22 PM
So far very pleased with the 4s.
have you tried the mirror mode with hbo.go or espn3?

I don't know what this means, but if there's a way to get espn3 on the ipad2, tell me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 15, 2011, 03:45:21 PM
So far very pleased with the 4s.
have you tried the mirror mode with hbo.go or espn3?

I don't know what this means, but if there's a way to get espn3 on the ipad2, tell me.

There's a Watch ESPN app for Android. I assume there's one for apple.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 15, 2011, 03:51:53 PM
So far very pleased with the 4s.
have you tried the mirror mode with hbo.go or espn3?

I don't know what this means, but if there's a way to get espn3 on the ipad2, tell me.

There's a Watch ESPN app for Android. I assume there's one for apple.

Everyone can get the app, but only a few with select cable providers can watch it. I really don't understand why you can watch espn3 online with Cox Cable, but you can't watch via the Watch ESPN App on iPad, iPhone, or Android.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 15, 2011, 04:16:50 PM
So far very pleased with the 4s.
have you tried the mirror mode with hbo.go or espn3?

I don't know what this means, but if there's a way to get espn3 on the ipad2, tell me.

There's a Watch ESPN app for Android. I assume there's one for apple.

Everyone can get the app, but only a few with select cable providers can watch it. I really don't understand why you can watch espn3 online with Cox Cable, but you can't watch via the Watch ESPN App on iPad, iPhone, or Android.

I exchanged emails with a bunch of espn3/ipod types last week.  They kept telling me it was all about cable/tv providers when it comes to mobile, but I absolutely can watch espn3 on my droid phone just using the browser, no app.  Not sure if I was logged in through espn or my cox account, but it works on droid and not ipad.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 15, 2011, 04:53:18 PM
Guys, it asks you which tv provider you have. Lie for fucks sake. Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, or Verizon FiOS TV.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 15, 2011, 05:33:10 PM
Guys, it asks you which tv provider you have. Lie for fucks sake. Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, or Verizon FiOS TV.


You then have to log in with your password from one of those providers.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 15, 2011, 06:15:20 PM
Guys, it asks you which tv provider you have. Lie for fucks sake. Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, or Verizon FiOS TV.


You then have to log in with your password from one of those providers.

I didn't have to when I signed up with Verizon, I think. Haven't used it in a month or so. Did they change it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 15, 2011, 08:05:32 PM
Guys, it asks you which tv provider you have. Lie for fucks sake. Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, or Verizon FiOS TV.


You then have to log in with your password from one of those providers.

I didn't have to when I signed up with Verizon, I think. Haven't used it in a month or so. Did they change it?

Apparently.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 15, 2011, 11:50:46 PM
Sucks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 15, 2011, 11:57:21 PM
Sucks.

It looks like if you give them an email address, you can get temp access for a few hours.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2011, 10:20:43 PM
Siri, while still with some rough spots, is a nice feature. 4S is a very good phone and so far I have no regrets in the switch from Android. Might have been nice if there was a redesign with a bigger screen, but not a huge deal. Not having 4G really isn't a big deal as of yet, and goEMAW is much faster to navigate as compared to my old Incredible.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on October 17, 2011, 08:05:48 PM
Siri, while still with some rough spots, is a nice feature. 4S is a very good phone and so far I have no regrets in the switch from Android. Might have been nice if there was a redesign with a bigger screen, but not a huge deal. Not having 4G really isn't a big deal as of yet, and goEMAW is much faster to navigate as compared to my old Incredible.
Built in Wolfram|Alpha is a nice touch
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on October 17, 2011, 08:28:29 PM
When is the iPhone5 coming out?  I've been wait for it for like a year.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 18, 2011, 10:41:25 PM
Ice Cream Sandwich, holy crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 07:54:45 AM
i guess i was wrong about the nexus coming to all carriers.  everyone but sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 19, 2011, 07:56:58 AM
damn.  hopefully iphone5 then.  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 19, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
upgrading october 29th, should I get Galaxy 2 or wait for Nexus Prime?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 08:31:49 AM
if given the choice between the two you will want the nexus.

engadget got to play with one last night at the samsung event-
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/samsung-galaxy-nexus-hands-on/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 19, 2011, 08:35:03 AM
cool, november. I'll wait patiently.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 08:39:09 AM
i thought carriers let you upgrade in the month you're due.  meaning if your last phone upgrade was october 29, then you could go in on oct 1, 2 yrs later and upgrade.  maybe it's just sprint that does this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 08:39:33 AM
also, very jealous of you getting the nexus prime.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 19, 2011, 08:45:34 AM
i thought carriers let you upgrade in the month you're due.  meaning if your last phone upgrade was october 29, then you could go in on oct 1, 2 yrs later and upgrade.  maybe it's just sprint that does this.
maybe, dunno. But if Nexus comes out in November i'll just wait until then. Will it be $200?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 09:00:37 AM
no clue about pricing...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 19, 2011, 09:00:45 AM
It's been said it will be $300.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 19, 2011, 09:45:29 AM
damn.  hopefully iphone5 then.  :frown:

Wait until next summer/fall for the iPhone 5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 19, 2011, 09:50:08 AM
damn.  hopefully iphone5 then.  :frown:

Wait until next summer/fall for the iPhone 5.

mrs. dave was a late EVO adopter so she isn't due the full rebate for a bit anyway.   :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 19, 2011, 09:55:14 AM
damn.  hopefully iphone5 then.  :frown:

Wait until next summer/fall for the iPhone 5.

mrs. dave was a late EVO adopter so she isn't due the full rebate for a bit anyway.   :frown:

I'm not trying to be some Apple superfan, but they make good stuff. The 4S was a significant upgrade from my Droid Incredible and it competes with most other phones out there. The only complaint would be screen size, but the clarity is so good I don't notice that much. 4G could be an issue as well, but I don't have it anyway. I'm sure the 5 will address both 4G and a redesign/bigger screen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 19, 2011, 09:56:41 AM
maybe I should go ahead and get the 4s and then have mrs. dave get the 5 later (which I steal and give her the 4s)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 19, 2011, 09:59:20 AM
maybe I should go ahead and get the 4s and then have mrs. dave get the 5 later (which I steal and give her the 4s)

Good idea.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 10:29:23 AM
ya if you don't need the 4g or screen size, the 4S is awesome.  i love the screen pixel density.  and siri, omg siri.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 19, 2011, 10:34:36 AM
4g is great, especially now that I can turn it on and off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 19, 2011, 10:37:54 AM
ya if you don't need the 4g or screen size, the 4S is awesome.  i love the screen pixel density.  and siri, omg siri.

Siri is very cool and the phone is really quick. Web page loading (both on 3G) compared to my Incredible is night and day. Battery life is really good as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on October 19, 2011, 11:14:28 AM
I don't understand why Samsung put the same GPU in the Nexus as is in my 1st gen Galaxy S which is a year and a half old.

ya if you don't need the 4g or screen size, the 4S is awesome.  i love the screen pixel density.  and siri, omg siri.

Siri is very cool and the phone is really quick. Web page loading (both on 3G) compared to my Incredible is night and day. Battery life is really good as well.

Opera Mobile on android is by far the fastest mobile browser around.  The only advantage Siri has is it can process more natural language, virtually anything you can siri you can accomplish with the voice search on android (sans solving calculus problems from wolfram alpha)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 11:57:58 AM
The only advantage Siri has is it can process more natural language, virtually anything you can siri you can accomplish with the voice search on android (sans solving calculus problems from wolfram alpha)

COOL!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 19, 2011, 12:14:49 PM
Galaxy Nexus will be my next phone. I want to go to there.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 12:16:55 PM
i'm more excited for the software running on it than the hardware itself which to me was a little disappointing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 19, 2011, 12:28:17 PM
can you put the new software on the Galaxy 2? I want a slide out keyboard
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 12:37:06 PM
i'm sure the GS2 will have ICS sometime in 2012, probably 1Q.  the GS2 doesn't have a keyboard either though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 19, 2011, 01:39:12 PM
i'm more excited for the software running on it than the hardware itself which to me was a little disappointing.

ICS looks great. What was disappointing about the phone? I love the screen and the power behind it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 19, 2011, 02:37:00 PM
i'm sure the GS2 will have ICS sometime in 2012, probably 1Q.  the GS2 doesn't have a keyboard either though.
I thought the AT&T one does.  :dunno: The website and googling says it might. Maybe I should just go to the store.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 19, 2011, 02:37:58 PM
The only advantage Siri has is it can process more natural language, virtually anything you can siri you can accomplish with the voice search on android (sans solving calculus problems from wolfram alpha)

COOL!

The Android voice stuff is not bad, but I was never was able to tell my Android phone "remind me to _______ when I get home" or "add ______ to my calendar".
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2011, 03:29:38 PM
i'm more excited for the software running on it than the hardware itself which to me was a little disappointing.

ICS looks great. What was disappointing about the phone? I love the screen and the power behind it.
maybe disappointing is the wrong word.  the software stole the show.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 19, 2011, 03:52:14 PM
Agreed. I actually believe it was the better OS announcement in recent memory.

Also- http://www.talkandroid.com/67708-meet-iris-yeah-that-is-siri-in-reverse/?utm_source=feedburner-ta&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums+%28Android+News%2C+Rumours%2C+and+Updates%29
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 19, 2011, 08:03:57 PM
i'm sure the GS2 will have ICS sometime in 2012, probably 1Q.  the GS2 doesn't have a keyboard either though.
I thought the AT&T one does.  :dunno: The website and googling says it might. Maybe I should just go to the store.

I believe you are thinking of the Captivate Glide. While actually a pretty decent phone, especially for 99$, isn't a GSII.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 02, 2011, 10:09:25 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5855590/republic-wireless-will-offer-an-unbelievable-19-unlimited-datavoicetext-plan
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 02, 2011, 02:31:55 PM
:surprised:

signed up. mrs. michcat can't get signal at new place and wants out of VM
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 02, 2011, 02:39:05 PM
:surprised:

signed up. mrs. michcat can't get signal at new place and wants out of VM

non-wifi signal will be the same as vm, just fyi.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 02, 2011, 02:52:38 PM
:surprised:

signed up. mrs. michcat can't get signal at new place and wants out of VM

non-wifi signal will be the same as vm, just fyi.

republic is on sprint towers? but calling over wifi would be fine. seriously I swear I am at the only place in the world that can't get a signal.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 02, 2011, 03:02:02 PM
yes, repub buys sprint wholesale minutes.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kougar24 on November 04, 2011, 11:53:49 AM
i guess i was wrong about the nexus coming to all carriers.  everyone but sprint.

http://phandroid.com/2011/10/21/samsung-galaxy-nexus-will-see-a-sprint-release/

:dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 05, 2011, 01:30:34 AM
well well well do these newish T-Mobile no contract plans look nice. any phone w/ a sim card!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 05, 2011, 12:29:09 PM
Thx rusty, next time I buy a chair I'll be sure that some German designer designed it. Period.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on November 20, 2011, 04:53:05 PM
I'm not a cell phone insider but was looking to get some advice on my 1st smart phone purchase. I was trying to decide on one of these 3:

Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

I have verizon if that helps, anything about any of these 3 phones that I should stay away from, or other better phones I should be looking at. (Not interested in the latest and greatest, I just want a good, reliable smart phone)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on November 20, 2011, 04:59:18 PM
I'm not a cell phone insider but was looking to get some advice on my 1st smart phone purchase. I was trying to decide on one of these 3:

Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

I have verizon if that helps, anything about any of these 3 phones that I should stay away from, or other better phones I should be looking at. (Not interested in the latest and greatest, I just want a good, reliable smart phone)


I'll sell you my 1-year-old Droid X, ready to go on Verizon w/o committing to a contract, if you don't need 4g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 20, 2011, 05:43:54 PM
I'm not a cell phone insider but was looking to get some advice on my 1st smart phone purchase. I was trying to decide on one of these 3:

Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

I have verizon if that helps, anything about any of these 3 phones that I should stay away from, or other better phones I should be looking at. (Not interested in the latest and greatest, I just want a good, reliable smart phone)


iPhone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on November 20, 2011, 06:36:14 PM
I'm not a cell phone insider but was looking to get some advice on my 1st smart phone purchase. I was trying to decide on one of these 3:

Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

I have verizon if that helps, anything about any of these 3 phones that I should stay away from, or other better phones I should be looking at. (Not interested in the latest and greatest, I just want a good, reliable smart phone)


I'll sell you my 1-year-old Droid X, ready to go on Verizon w/o committing to a contract, if you don't need 4g.

I can get the X2 for $100 (new), I don't need 4G cause I live in Topeka  :frown: What's the main difference between the X and X2? I'll give you $15  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 20, 2011, 07:27:46 PM
topeka?  WOW.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on November 20, 2011, 07:59:18 PM
I'm not a cell phone insider but was looking to get some advice on my 1st smart phone purchase. I was trying to decide on one of these 3:

Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

I have verizon if that helps, anything about any of these 3 phones that I should stay away from, or other better phones I should be looking at. (Not interested in the latest and greatest, I just want a good, reliable smart phone)


I'll sell you my 1-year-old Droid X, ready to go on Verizon w/o committing to a contract, if you don't need 4g.

I can get the X2 for $100 (new), I don't need 4G cause I live in Topeka  :frown: What's the main difference between the X and X2? I'll give you $15  :dunno:

No 2-year contract.  And getting whatever extra batteries and cases and whatever else is sitting on the table in the other room.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on November 21, 2011, 12:46:34 AM
Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

Go ahead and rule out the Thunderbolt. It's been having a lot of issues and battery life is really bad.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 21, 2011, 08:08:34 AM
Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

Go ahead and rule out the Thunderbolt. It's been having a lot of issues and battery life is really bad.

Yeah, you don't want the Thunderbolt.

If you are willing to go Incredible 2, you may as well go with the iPhone 4. JMHO. Neither are 4G, but the iPhone 4 is $99 while the Incredible 2 is $149. X2 is also not 4G, but the same $99 price as iPhone 4.

Granted, if you like Droid over iPhone that's cool. Both are good, I've just become partial to iPhone since I switched. For example, I can get an ESPN radio stream pretty much anywhere, even when I drop out of 3G coverage areas. When I was on Android I had all kinds of issues with ESPN radio.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 21, 2011, 08:15:12 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5861363/amazon-is-selling-nearly-every-smartphone-for-a-penny
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 21, 2011, 08:26:22 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5861363/amazon-is-selling-nearly-every-smartphone-for-a-penny

Pretty incredible deal except for this:

Quote
The deal only covers new lines of service, so you can't simply extend your contract.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on November 21, 2011, 08:29:40 AM
Getting a Windows Phone 7, v. badass.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 21, 2011, 08:31:25 AM
Getting a Windows Phone 7, v. badass.

hemmy's gonna hem  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ArchE_Cat on November 21, 2011, 12:36:06 PM
...Captivate Glide...

I'm sorry, but this just sounds like it has something to do w/ condoms.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on November 23, 2011, 07:01:30 PM
Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

Go ahead and rule out the Thunderbolt. It's been having a lot of issues and battery life is really bad.

Yeah, you don't want the Thunderbolt.

If you are willing to go Incredible 2, you may as well go with the iPhone 4. JMHO. Neither are 4G, but the iPhone 4 is $99 while the Incredible 2 is $149. X2 is also not 4G, but the same $99 price as iPhone 4.

Granted, if you like Droid over iPhone that's cool. Both are good, I've just become partial to iPhone since I switched. For example, I can get an ESPN radio stream pretty much anywhere, even when I drop out of 3G coverage areas. When I was on Android I had all kinds of issues with ESPN radio.

hmmm, I was leaning towards the X2, but it looks like the Incredible 2 is free (red only), a red phone looks crappy, but free makes it interesting. Anybody know what "International style" means? Plus when _fan talks, you have to listen .....

http://specialoffers.verizonwireless.com/holiday/2011/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on November 23, 2011, 09:07:06 PM

hmmm, I was leaning towards the X2, but it looks like the Incredible 2 is free (red only), a red phone looks crappy, but free makes it interesting. Anybody know what "International style" means? Plus when _fan talks, you have to listen .....

http://specialoffers.verizonwireless.com/holiday/2011/

International just means it has the radios to work on European networks. Not a big deal unless you travel a bunch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 23, 2011, 09:41:04 PM
Well, not a big deal unless you travel outside the US a bunch.  Doesn't the rest of the world use gsm, rather than Verizon/Sprint's cdma?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on November 23, 2011, 10:44:03 PM
Well, not a big deal unless you travel outside the US a bunch.  Doesn't the rest of the world use gsm, rather than Verizon/Sprint's cdma?

Pretty much.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 23, 2011, 11:55:38 PM
You only mentioned Europe so I was unsure if that was still the case.  :ck:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on November 24, 2011, 09:44:11 AM
You only mentioned Europe so I was unsure if that was still the case.  :ck:

That was me just thinking small minded. Not every other country uses GSM, but you are correct in that most of them do.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on November 24, 2011, 10:33:49 AM
Still very happy with my  fascinate just got ginger bread, seemed to have fixed  a lot of bugs
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on November 24, 2011, 10:34:04 AM
Motorola X2
HTC Thunderbolt
HTC Incredible 2

Go ahead and rule out the Thunderbolt. It's been having a lot of issues and battery life is really bad.

Yeah, you don't want the Thunderbolt.

If you are willing to go Incredible 2, you may as well go with the iPhone 4. JMHO. Neither are 4G, but the iPhone 4 is $99 while the Incredible 2 is $149. X2 is also not 4G, but the same $99 price as iPhone 4.

Granted, if you like Droid over iPhone that's cool. Both are good, I've just become partial to iPhone since I switched. For example, I can get an ESPN radio stream pretty much anywhere, even when I drop out of 3G coverage areas. When I was on Android I had all kinds of issues with ESPN radio.

All Apple people are really pushy.  I've never had trouble streaming any radio stations, I stream using radio time with the EVO on every drive through the sticks on the way to Manhattan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on November 25, 2011, 11:55:47 AM
t-bolt w/ miui rom  :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mcmwcat on November 25, 2011, 11:56:29 AM
razr looks really cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 14, 2011, 12:54:13 PM
Question for you Sprint people. My wife's phone is crap and her upgrade date isn't until June. I have heard stories of Sprint letting people upgrade early, but is there any chance we could upgrade her now? She's on $30 Sero and we would upgrade to the "normal" Sero if that makes any difference.

I wasn't even thinking of this until my IT guy mentioned doing it for Christmas. He did it for his wife (ATT). They let him do it 5 months early.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 14, 2011, 01:21:38 PM
Question for you Sprint people. My wife's phone is crap and her upgrade date isn't until June. I have heard stories of Sprint letting people upgrade early, but is there any chance we could upgrade her now? She's on $30 Sero and we would upgrade to the "normal" Sero if that makes any difference.

I wasn't even thinking of this until my IT guy mentioned doing it for Christmas. He did it for his wife (ATT). They let him do it 5 months early.

never tried, but if I were sprint I'd let costumers do whatever the eff they want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2011, 01:28:42 PM
Question for you Sprint people. My wife's phone is crap and her upgrade date isn't until June. I have heard stories of Sprint letting people upgrade early, but is there any chance we could upgrade her now? She's on $30 Sero and we would upgrade to the "normal" Sero if that makes any difference.

I wasn't even thinking of this until my IT guy mentioned doing it for Christmas. He did it for his wife (ATT). They let him do it 5 months early.

they'll probably give her some of her upgrade credit but not all of it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on December 14, 2011, 02:56:10 PM
I just found out that I'm not due until next year for a rebate.  Didn't realize Sprint had done away with their smaller, yearly rebates.  What kind of early discount would I be able to negotiate with Sprint?  Best to do it over the phone or at the store?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2011, 03:47:36 PM
they'll probably give her some of her upgrade credit but not all of it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on December 14, 2011, 05:16:24 PM
Try upgrade credit at a store or exchanging for a refurb of something that is comparably as crappy if your crappy phone is crappy and even acts crappy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 22, 2011, 10:23:25 AM
Buying a gift for the Evo 3D owner.  How do I give them music?  Like, if I were buying for an iPhone user just give a iTunes giftcard.  But what do I do for a Sprint phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 22, 2011, 12:41:56 PM
Buying a gift for the Evo 3D owner.  How do I give them music?  Like, if I were buying for an iPhone user just give a iTunes giftcard.  But what do I do for a Sprint phone?

I would do Amazon. Not sure you can get an android market gift card
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 22, 2011, 01:07:35 PM
Buying a gift for the Evo 3D owner.  How do I give them music?  Like, if I were buying for an iPhone user just give a iTunes giftcard.  But what do I do for a Sprint phone?
I guess you could give them a manual on how to torrent their music.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Rams on December 22, 2011, 02:28:06 PM
razr looks really cool.

I think I'm gonna spring for one of these after the hoildays.  Anybody have one yet?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on December 23, 2011, 03:22:08 PM
razr looks really cool.

I think I'm gonna spring for one of these after the hoildays.  Anybody have one yet?

 :love: the RAZR tablet, whatever it's name is.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Rams on January 04, 2012, 11:02:35 PM
After going back and forth between the Bionic and the Razr I settled on the Droid Bionic.  Got it today.  It's my first upgrade since the original Droid I've been using since January '10.  Holy. crap. Fast.  :horrorsurprise:  Got it for $119 and no sales tax from Frys Wireless online.  :kstategrad:

I'm considering rooting it so I can use the free WiFi tether but I can't decide if it's worth the risk since that's really the only reason I want to root. I rooted my Nook Color and turned it into an Android tablet but I'm generally a little :ohno: about rooting cell phones. Anybody have any experience with this?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 04, 2012, 11:08:18 PM
I'm considering rooting it so I can use the free WiFi tether but I can't decide if it's worth the risk since that's really the only reason I want to root. I rooted my Nook Color and turned it into an Android tablet but I'm generally a little :ohno: about rooting cell phones. Anybody have any experience with this?

There really isn't any danger in rooting your phone. Very little risk. If you happen to have a problem and need to take it in to Verizon, it's simple enough to un-root it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Rams on January 05, 2012, 08:26:00 AM
I'm considering rooting it so I can use the free WiFi tether but I can't decide if it's worth the risk since that's really the only reason I want to root. I rooted my Nook Color and turned it into an Android tablet but I'm generally a little :ohno: about rooting cell phones. Anybody have any experience with this?

There really isn't any danger in rooting your phone. Very little risk. If you happen to have a problem and need to take it in to Verizon, it's simple enough to un-root it.

Ok.  I haven't done much research since I first got my original Droid and I know there was a danger of bricking your phone and voiding the warranty because Motorola made the Droid notoriously hard to root for some reason.  As long as I know I can go back to stock (unroot) anytime I think I'll give it a whirl and get some free WiFi with my grandfathered unlimited data plan.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 05, 2012, 09:23:39 AM
pretty sad that moto is still shipping locked bootloaders. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 05, 2012, 04:28:01 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/galaxy-nexus-sprint-rumor/

CHA CHING
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2012, 04:58:33 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/galaxy-nexus-sprint-rumor/

CHA CHING
That's pretty nice, I wish that 4g list included kansas city.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on January 05, 2012, 05:11:16 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/galaxy-nexus-sprint-rumor/

CHA CHING
That's pretty nice, I wish that 4g list included kansas city.

it will soon  :peek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on February 08, 2012, 11:58:05 PM
I've had CM7 on my Evo for a couple weeks now. I went full in with Google Voice and Sprint Integration yesterday. Works like a charm. The new google voice app is nice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 09, 2012, 01:59:03 AM
http://www.justadzero.com/category/gallery/

Bamboo Phone  :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 09, 2012, 02:21:27 AM
Upgrading Mrs. Hamburglar from a Jitter-Bug to a smart phone.  Outside of texting, all she is really going to us it for looking crap up and getting directions.  The biggie here is the getting directions.  She has 0 sense of direction.  The question is do I get her an iphone 4s or some android based phone to get the best app for voice, turn-by-turn directions.  Ideally I would get her an iphone 4s if she could use Siri to ask "where is the closest gas station", Siri has a response, and my wife gives some verbal command to load the voice, turn-by-turn directions.  I'm not sure if this is possible without Apple's $10/month GPS app.  I haven't really paid any attention to smartphones for awhile because I've had a work issued blackberry.  Any advice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2012, 09:27:57 AM
Upgrading Mrs. Hamburglar from a Jitter-Bug to a smart phone.  Outside of texting, all she is really going to us it for looking crap up and getting directions.  The biggie here is the getting directions.  She has 0 sense of direction.  The question is do I get her an iphone 4s or some android based phone to get the best app for voice, turn-by-turn directions.  Ideally I would get her an iphone 4s if she could use Siri to ask "where is the closest gas station", Siri has a response, and my wife gives some verbal command to load the voice, turn-by-turn directions.  I'm not sure if this is possible without Apple's $10/month GPS app.  I haven't really paid any attention to smartphones for awhile because I've had a work issued blackberry.  Any advice.

get an android phone, samsung GSII or google nexus would be a good place to look.  they have the best navigation app using google navigation and it's free.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 09, 2012, 10:09:51 AM
I'm still hanging on to my launch EVO 4G.....but it's definitely showing it's age.    What should I be looking at for a replacement?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2012, 10:48:39 AM
i think i answered that in the previous post. or the GSIII should be out in 3Q/early 4Q.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 09, 2012, 11:40:03 AM
That galaxy nexus that ew2x4 posted looks pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 09, 2012, 11:43:08 AM
i think i answered that in the previous post. or the GSIII should be out in 3Q/early 4Q.

I think the GSIII is looking more like late Q2/early 3.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2012, 12:28:14 PM
i think i answered that in the previous post. or the GSIII should be out in 3Q/early 4Q.

I think the GSIII is looking more like late Q2/early 3.

w/ the gs2 they launched internationally months before the 3Q launch in the US and even then it was tiered launch by provider.  i assume it will follow that same path, dunno
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on February 09, 2012, 12:40:28 PM
That galaxy nexus that ew2x4 posted looks pretty sweet.

It's very nice, its getting hard to hold out until June when my warranty is up.  Do you people live rural or something?  Just go to a Sprint store and play with one.
 http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-vs-HTC-EVO-3D  (http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-vs-HTC-EVO-3D)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2012, 01:06:21 PM
that nexus vs evo 3d comparison is like comparing rocky marciano vs muhammad ali.  one was the real deal (marciano) and one was all hype (Ali)

a better comparison would be the nexus versus the GS2.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 09, 2012, 01:56:27 PM
w/ the gs2 they launched internationally months before the 3Q launch in the US and even then it was tiered launch by provider.  i assume it will follow that same path, dunno

Samsung doesn't want another huge gap from International launch to US launch, I feel fairly confident it won't be another 5 month delay.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 10, 2012, 09:16:12 AM
that nexus vs evo 3d comparison is like comparing rocky marciano vs muhammad ali.  one was the real deal (marciano) and one was all hype (Ali)

a better comparison would be the nexus versus the GS2.

http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 10, 2012, 11:41:07 AM
that nexus vs evo 3d comparison is like comparing rocky marciano vs muhammad ali.  one was the real deal (marciano) and one was all hype (Ali)

a better comparison would be the nexus versus the GS2.

http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II

The one thing that comparison fails to talk about is that the GSII has a better CPU/GPU combination than that Galaxy Nexus. The GSII uses Samsung's Exynos processors while the Nexus is using Texas Instruments along with an older generation GPU, in fact the same one used in the original Galaxy S.  I've never used either device extensively, but almost everything I've read states the SGII has a better processor, while this review states they are equal. Just something to keep in mind.

If I had to buy a new Android phone right now, it would probably be the Nexus, but I'm holding out for the GSIII.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 10, 2012, 11:46:20 AM
that nexus vs evo 3d comparison is like comparing rocky marciano vs muhammad ali.  one was the real deal (marciano) and one was all hype (Ali)

a better comparison would be the nexus versus the GS2.

http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II

The one thing that comparison fails to talk about is that the GSII has a better CPU/GPU combination than that Galaxy Nexus. The GSII uses Samsung's Exynos processors while the Nexus is using Texas Instruments along with an older generation GPU, in fact the same one used in the original Galaxy S.  I've never used either device extensively, but almost everything I've read states the SGII has a better processor, while this review states they are equal. Just something to keep in mind.

If I had to buy a new Android phone right now, it would probably be the Nexus, but I'm holding out for the GSIII.
For what reasons?  From that review it looks like all the Nexus has going for it is a better screen.  I don't know why, but I didn't know the GSII had a dual-core.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 10, 2012, 11:59:29 AM
I'm on a Captivate right now. And I there are 4 main things that I want a future phone to have.

Also, a quick disclaimer. I'm talking about the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, not the International version.

1. 720 Screen - This will be the new standard among Android and WinPho7 in the coming years. I honestly don't see a need to go to a high resolution on a < 5" screen. For web browsing, having those extra pixels makes a huge difference.

2. LTE - If I'm going to be committed to a phone for the next 2 years, then it would be a shame to miss out on LTE. The speeds are dramatically faster than 3g. Even if you don't have LTE in your area right now, you probably will by 2014 when you can upgrade again.

3. At least Dual - Core. Both have pretty great processors, and will get the job done. The TI chip in the Nexus is currently the only chip that allow's LTE, so it's a necessary (if minor) drawback.

4. NFC - Much like LTE, it  isn't quite ready for prime time yet, but I think it will be a big deal in the next two years.

So the 2 big things the GSII is missing are LTE and a 720 screen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 16, 2012, 04:57:02 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/16/2786970/FRAND-smartphone-industry-apple-motorola-samsung

Interesting article on all the suing and counter suing going on right now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 26, 2012, 09:44:48 PM
Just got evo really sad the sprint guy didn't sell me harder on it last year when I bought the samsung.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 26, 2012, 11:04:59 PM
Just got evo really sad the sprint guy didn't sell me harder on it last year when I bought the samsung.

Evo 3d? And what samsung did you get last year?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 26, 2012, 11:07:03 PM
http://www.theverge.com/products/compare/5239/5252

Both of these phones have caught my interest. I will still probably hold out for the GSIII, but these are solid phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 27, 2012, 06:00:37 AM
Just got evo really sad the sprint guy didn't sell me harder on it last year when I bought the samsung.

Evo 3d? And what samsung did you get last year?

Yeah, I had the epic which I really liked but the processor on the evo is much better.camera is better as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 06:29:35 PM
boss told me he's hedging on letting me upgrade my phone because Sprint is now requiring a 2 year contract.   Anyone heard this, and suggestions for getting them to agree to a 1 year?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on March 07, 2012, 08:24:40 PM
Not sure if they have 1 yr contracts.  I know they did away with the (smaller) discount after one year.  Sorry bastards.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:33:43 PM
My EVO has been great but I'm getting an iphone this week.  my battery is old balls (not the phone's fault) and I burn through it after 2 hours of bar twitter.  Am going to need something new before vegas and cannot reason buying a new battery. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 07, 2012, 08:43:23 PM
My EVO has been great but I'm getting an iphone this week.  my battery is old balls (not the phone's fault) and I burn through it after 2 hours of bar twitter.  Am going to need something new before vegas and cannot reason buying a new battery. 

Welcome steve dave, if you need anything with your wonderful new device feel free to ask. :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:45:48 PM
I'm giving the sprint guy an opportunity to talk me out of it in favor of another device.  not a done deal yet. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 08:47:25 PM
My EVO has been great but I'm getting an iphone this week.  my battery is old balls (not the phone's fault) and I burn through it after 2 hours of bar twitter.  Am going to need something new before vegas and cannot reason buying a new battery.

I'm the same way.  My cheap chinese extended battery is starting to swell, and my EVO is spontaneously rebooting about 3 times a weel.   Leaning towards a Galaxy II assuming I stay with Sprint.    My boss has a wierd thing about long term contracts and paying for software maintenance agreements....he just hates doing it, even though you can't avoid it.   Hate the iPhone though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:49:39 PM
you have a bad experience with an iphone mikey?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 08:52:27 PM
you have a bad experience with an iphone mikey?

I'm pretty tech savvy, but a couple of friends have asked for my help in setting up things on their iPhones, and for whatever reason, the way an iPhone is operated and laid out is just counterintuitive to how my brain works apparently.   I've got a heavily rooted and tweaked EVO, and half the time I can't even navigate a fuckign iPhone.   The hardware is pretty good, but the GUI just fucks with my head.   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 08:52:49 PM
I would consider an iphone but I really don't want a screen smaller than my Evo. Galaxy Nexus is what I really really want.

How do you guys have such bad battery life with the Evo? Ever since I upgraded to Gingerbread, I've never had my battery die on me with pretty heavy use. Before Gingerbread was pretty sucky.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 08:53:15 PM
you have a bad experience with an iphone mikey?

I'm pretty tech savvy, but a couple of friends have asked for my help in setting up things on their iPhones, and for whatever reason, the way an iPhone is operated and laid out is just counterintuitive to how my brain works apparently.   I've got a heavily rooted and tweaked EVO, and half the time I can't even navigate a fuckign iPhone.   The hardware is pretty good, but the GUI just fucks with my head.   :facepalm:

What rom are you running on your Evo?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2012, 08:55:02 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 08:57:08 PM
you have a bad experience with an iphone mikey?

I'm pretty tech savvy, but a couple of friends have asked for my help in setting up things on their iPhones, and for whatever reason, the way an iPhone is operated and laid out is just counterintuitive to how my brain works apparently.   I've got a heavily rooted and tweaked EVO, and half the time I can't even navigate a fuckign iPhone.   The hardware is pretty good, but the GUI just fucks with my head.   :facepalm:

What rom are you running on your Evo?

Swagged Out Stock.   Used to run Cyanogen but got tired of it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 07, 2012, 08:57:43 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size. 

sd, iPhone is good. I like mine a lot and don't miss android at all really.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 08:58:32 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size.

see, I need the size.   Trying to read a blueprint on anything smaller after having the EVO would kill me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 09:00:23 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size. 

I'm guessing you'd like the iphone then.

Also, I will miss my kick stand whenever I move on. I surprisingly use it often.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 09:01:46 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size. 

I'm guessing you'd like the iphone then.

Also, I will miss my kick stand whenever I move on. I surprisingly use it often.

man, anytime we need to entertain the kid with Netflix or Youtube, the kickstand comes in handy.   
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 09:02:36 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size.

see, I need the size.   Trying to read a blueprint on anything smaller after having the EVO would kill me.

What do you do for a living?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 09:05:23 PM
I would love nothing more than a smaller phone/screen.  the only thing I didn't like about my evo was the enormous size.

see, I need the size.   Trying to read a blueprint on anything smaller after having the EVO would kill me.

What do you do for a living?

contractor
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 09:08:42 PM
Do your architects use Revit on any projects? Have you tried Autodesk Design Review yet?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 09:11:27 PM
Do your architects use Revit on any projects? Have you tried Autodesk Design Review yet?

have one that has done 1 project with it I've worked on, though it wasn't really implemented to it's best use.    Haven't tried it, no.

I'm still not sold on BIM.   The day I get a set of plans with the correct dimensions everywhere I may start believing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 09:19:38 PM
BIM has the tools to do a great project. It's not fool proof though. Idiots can still mess it up. A DWF from Revit can do all sheets, views, and the 3d model though. Pretty snazzy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 09:21:22 PM
BIM has the tools to do a great project. It's not fool proof though. Idiots can still mess it up. A DWF from Revit can do all sheets, views, and the 3d model though. Pretty snazzy.

Yeah, Revit has a lot of promise, especially in coordinating trades.    You drive a pencil, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 07, 2012, 09:21:55 PM
Yes. For better or worse.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2012, 09:25:02 PM
Yes. For better or worse.

as an estimator, I'm also not too keen on trusting other's input and takeoff.  Nor on all my competition having all the same info as me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on March 07, 2012, 10:07:23 PM
So... the Galaxy Nexus is the first 4G LTE phone for Sprint, right?  Is their LTE any good?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2012, 10:26:22 PM
So... the Galaxy Nexus is the first 4G LTE phone for Sprint, right?  Is their LTE any good?

they don't have LTE until June
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 07:53:30 AM
sd, if I were you, I'd get the iPhone. You can always try it out for a week and if you don't like it you can take it back and choose from one of the 50 Android phones out there.

JMHO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 08, 2012, 07:54:17 AM
sd, if I were you, I'd get the iPhone. You can always try it out for a week and if you don't like it you can take it back and choose from one of the 50 Android phones out there.

JMHO.

That's the plan right now.  I'll play with everything at the store but I can't see going another way. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on March 08, 2012, 07:57:51 AM
I am on Sprint, and recently swapped out the EVO for the iphone 4s.  Much happier with the iphone.  The 4G on the EVO was nice when I was on the road in a larger city that had good coverage, but that benefit did not out weigh the far superior battery life (like a bagillion times better), better apps (the same apps on iphone are worlds better than android), and just general "usability."

Happy with my decision.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on March 08, 2012, 08:01:16 AM
I can't imagine not having 4G anymore.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on March 08, 2012, 08:05:19 AM
I can't imagine not having 4G anymore.

I could walk to the Sprint Campus from where I live, I don't get 4G at my house.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on March 08, 2012, 08:15:21 AM
I can't imagine not having 4G anymore.

I could walk to the Sprint Campus from where I live, I don't get 4G at my house.

Yeah, but I think I get 4G at your house.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 08:22:39 AM
I am on Sprint, and recently swapped out the EVO for the iphone 4s.  Much happier with the iphone.  The 4G on the EVO was nice when I was on the road in a larger city that had good coverage, but that benefit did not out weigh the far superior battery life (like a bagillion times better), better apps (the same apps on iphone are worlds better than android), and just general "usability."

Happy with my decision.

sd, listen to Pete.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 08, 2012, 08:34:25 AM
how much are the iphones now?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 08:45:12 AM
how much are the iphones now?

Depends on the size. Which is my biggest beef with Apple, making people pay for storage seems stupid. But it works out well for them, so I can't blame them either.

On Verizon with a plan, 16G is 200, 32G is 300, and 64G is 400.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 08, 2012, 08:45:50 AM
I guess I'll get that middle one. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 08:52:04 AM
I guess I'll get that middle one. 

I got the 16G, but I don't have music. I use Pandora for that. I have a lot of apps but still have over 3G of storage left.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 08, 2012, 08:53:53 AM
I'll probably try to make it replace my touch for travel so It'll need to hold movies and music. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 08:57:34 AM
I'll probably try to make it replace my touch for travel so It'll need to hold movies and music. 

You'll definitely want the 32G then.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2012, 09:10:27 AM
I'll probably try to make it replace my touch for travel so It'll need to hold movies and music. 

You'll definitely want the 32G then.

ya that's what i did.  also  have the guy at the sprints store put on a zagg front and back protector, and buy applecare+
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 08, 2012, 09:15:09 AM
How much better is iPhone battery life compared to evo?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 'taterblast on March 08, 2012, 09:17:18 AM
How much better is iPhone battery life compared to evo?

tons better. i have the evo, and battery life is the worst part about the phone. i got it from my dad who gave it to me after getting the iphone, and he says the battery life doesn't even compare.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 09:17:52 AM
I'll probably try to make it replace my touch for travel so It'll need to hold movies and music. 

You'll definitely want the 32G then.

ya that's what i did.  also  have the guy at the sprints store put on a zagg front and back protector, and buy applecare+

Agree, applecare+ is completely worth it. I just have a simple rubber case and I've never really liked screen protectors so I go without one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on March 08, 2012, 09:20:48 AM
No crap a 4s is better than a rough ridin' EVO, I mean jesus..the EVO sucks balls.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2012, 09:22:25 AM
iphone talk time 7hrs
evo talk time 3 hrs

i used to hate iphone but i've converted.  i've converted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on March 08, 2012, 09:26:19 AM
iphone talk time 7hrs
evo talk time 3 hrs

i used to hate iphone but i've converted.  i've converted.

4s talk time - 9hrs
razr maxx talk time - 20hrs

That said, Windows Phone is where all the hipsters are at.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 08, 2012, 09:28:23 AM
lol, hemmy's gonna hem

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 09:32:13 AM
I don't like using talk time as a way to guage battery life, I wish the phone companies wouldn't even use that because no one buys a smart phone just to make phone calls.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2012, 09:41:15 AM
alamedacat asked for hours and it's all i could find.

all that i know is that battery life is no longer something i need to think about.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 08, 2012, 09:47:01 AM
I love my giant EVO screen and I have adjusted my life around the shitty battery life.  :dunno:

When I'm due for an upgrade in September it will be a hard choice between GSII/III and iPhone.  :ohno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 09:49:10 AM
alamedacat asked for hours and it's all i could find.

all that i know is that battery life is no longer something i need to think about.

Yeah, I wasn't meaning to knock what you posted because that's what they give us. But they should say "you can surf the web for 2 hours, read twitter for 30 minutes, send 15 texts, take 6 pics, and make 2 phone calls and still count on having 30% battery life". That's what people want to know.

And I agree, there are very few days where I hook it to the charger at the end of the day with less than 20% left.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 08, 2012, 10:21:42 AM
yeah, everyone uses phones differently. Like, a lot differently. I work w/ a guy who just has an iphone because he's a designer. He's like, "I have to have it. I don't know how to do anything on it but text and make calls, but I have to have it."

My big holdups on iphone:

media player options - I am just annoyingly picky and specific with how I handle my music
I like my cheapo Virgin Mobile plan. I mean I would have to pay triple/month what I do now (minimum) to get an iphone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 08, 2012, 10:24:02 AM
My iPhone network indicator now says "4G"!!! SUCK IT, HATERS!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 10:25:42 AM
My big holdups on iphone:

media player options - I am just annoyingly picky and specific with how I handle my music
I like my cheapo Virgin Mobile plan. I mean I would have to pay triple/month what I do now (minimum) to get an iphone.

Yeah, I don't know how to help you with either of those.

My work allows me to get an 18% discount with Verizon.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 08, 2012, 10:38:05 AM
My iPhone network indicator now says "4G"!!! SUCK IT, HATERS!!!

Did you get a speed boost?  :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on March 09, 2012, 01:16:31 PM
I love my giant EVO screen and I have adjusted my life around the shitty battery life.  :dunno:

When I'm due for an upgrade in September it will be a hard choice between GSII/III and iPhone.  :ohno:
Same sitch' here. I have already been losing sleep fretting this decision.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 09, 2012, 06:57:49 PM
I love my giant EVO screen and I have adjusted my life around the shitty battery life.  :dunno:

When I'm due for an upgrade in September it will be a hard choice between GSII/III and iPhone.  :ohno:
Same sitch' here. I have already been losing sleep fretting this decision.

Galaxy Nexus, fool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on March 11, 2012, 08:27:10 PM
My EVO has been great but I'm getting an iphone this week.  my battery is old balls (not the phone's fault) and I burn through it after 2 hours of bar twitter.  Am going to need something new before vegas and cannot reason buying a new battery.

I'm the same way.  My cheap chinese extended battery is starting to swell, and my EVO is spontaneously rebooting about 3 times a weel.   Leaning towards a Galaxy II assuming I stay with Sprint.    My boss has a wierd thing about long term contracts and paying for software maintenance agreements....he just hates doing it, even though you can't avoid it.   Hate the iPhone though.

When my EVO battery started to swell Sprint replaced it for free.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on March 11, 2012, 08:29:56 PM
I love my giant EVO screen and I have adjusted my life around the shitty battery life.  :dunno:

When I'm due for an upgrade in September it will be a hard choice between GSII/III and iPhone.  :ohno:
Same sitch' here. I have already been losing sleep fretting this decision.

Galaxy Nexus, fool.

Yep, don't fall victim to peer pressure from these fools, stick with Android

Also I just got a 4G signal here in Wichita.  It was faint, but there was a signal.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 11, 2012, 08:50:20 PM
My girlfriend has an iPhone. I started out with Android, so I always wondered if I was missing out on iOS. Just this weekend, I discovered 3 or 4 things that I really enjoy about Android that I wouldn't be able to do on iOS.

1. I wanted to add some songs to her iPhone, but because she was synced with another computer, I wasn't able to without erasing all of her music. With android, it would be as simple as dragging and dropping (or getting them straight from my dropbox account and skipping the computer all together)

2. Additional Keyboards. I love being able to text one handed, being that I use the elite swype keyboard. With iOS, that wouldn't happen. Another thing with keyboards, iOS apparently doesn't have a user dictionary? So I can change which words get auto corrected. That's annoying.

3. I know its simple, but I wanted to change the color of the text bubbles on my SMS app. I know its something simple and ultimately not that useful, but it's something I did with my android phone that I wouldn't be able to do with an iPhone.

4. Toggle buttons in the notification bar. This is specific to Touch Wiz phones (or cyanogenmod, if you flash roms) But I love being able to turn my wifi on without having to leave the app, or turn screen rotation off when I'm laying down in bed and don't want the phone to switch to landscape.  With iOS, i would have to go to the settings app, find wifi, turn it on, double click the home button, and go back to my app.

Hopefully this information is useful for anyone debating the switch from one or the other, but I'm happy with android for now, and can't see myself switching in the near future.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 11, 2012, 08:52:33 PM
oh man, iphone doesn't swype?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on March 11, 2012, 10:11:17 PM
You should get TuneSync, wireless syncing with Itunes
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 11, 2012, 10:13:09 PM
itunes has wireless syncing built into iOS 5
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on March 11, 2012, 10:20:00 PM
About time
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 11, 2012, 10:20:57 PM
and iCloud
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 11, 2012, 10:21:37 PM
You should get TuneSync, wireless syncing with Itunes

That isn't the problem. The problem is that iTunes would have erased all of her music because she was syncing with a new computer.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 20, 2012, 08:26:53 AM
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spg-mobile-app/id312306003?mt=8


 :runaway:
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 25, 2012, 08:38:58 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/galaxy-nexus-sprint-rumor/

CHA CHING
That's pretty nice, I wish that 4g list included kansas city.

it will soon  :peek:
www.sprint.com/landings/lte/index.html?ECID=vanity:nexus

Good call.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2012, 08:36:43 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5897158/finally-a-slim-and-simple-iphone-money-clip

man, this would be a dream if I could get rid of some cards
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on March 28, 2012, 08:41:04 PM
Lumia 900  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on April 04, 2012, 12:18:14 PM
Lumia 900  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Pogue kinda likes it:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/technology/personaltech/lumia-900-a-beautiful-phone-from-nokia-and-microsoft.html?_r=1&hp (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/technology/personaltech/lumia-900-a-beautiful-phone-from-nokia-and-microsoft.html?_r=1&hp)

Should I buy this?

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2012, 12:25:07 PM
It looks pretty great.  I cannot imagine what the hell you are going to do with Windows Mobile on a phone though. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on April 04, 2012, 12:48:28 PM
It looks pretty great.  I cannot imagine what the hell you are going to do with Windows Mobile on a phone though. 

Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2012, 12:49:22 PM
It looks pretty great.  I cannot imagine what the hell you are going to do with Windows Mobile on a phone though. 

Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS

yeah, it's all the same thing to everyone that isn't hemmy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on April 04, 2012, 12:54:07 PM
It looks pretty great.  I cannot imagine what the hell you are going to do with Windows Mobile on a phone though. 

Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS

yeah, it's all the same thing to everyone that isn't hemmy

Except windows mobile sucks and Windows Phone is really nice...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2012, 12:54:33 PM
It looks pretty great.  I cannot imagine what the hell you are going to do with Windows Mobile on a phone though. 

Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS

yeah, it's all the same thing to everyone that isn't hemmy

Except windows mobile sucks and Windows Phone is really nice...

except it's the same thing to everyone else
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on April 04, 2012, 01:34:59 PM
It looks pretty great.  I cannot imagine what the hell you are going to do with Windows Mobile on a phone though. 

Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS

yeah, it's all the same thing to everyone that isn't hemmy

Except windows mobile sucks and Windows Phone is really nice...

except it's the same thing to everyone else

sd, I have fond memories of when windows mobile was fantastic...

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41609TWG47L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 04, 2012, 02:10:58 PM
Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS

yeah, it's all the same thing to everyone that isn't hemmy
I can neither confirm nor deny that I'm a hemmy sock, but it's definitely different.

(howerver I wouldn't buy the Lumia 900)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 04, 2012, 02:13:33 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/2/2919202/htc-one-x-review :love:

It's going to be between this and the GSIII when it's time for my upgrade.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on April 04, 2012, 02:14:33 PM
Windows Mobile is dead, its a completely different OS

yeah, it's all the same thing to everyone that isn't hemmy
I can neither confirm nor deny that I'm a hemmy sock, but it's definitely different.

(howerver I wouldn't buy the Lumia 900)

 :zip:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 04, 2012, 02:22:23 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/2/2919202/htc-one-x-review :love:

It's going to be between this and the GSIII when it's time for my upgrade.

omg this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 04, 2012, 04:55:41 PM
officially called the HTC EVO 4G LTE

http://gizmodo.com/5899165/htc-evo-4g-lte-hands-on-one-serious-piece-of-slick


The 2000mah hard battery worries me.    If the battery life is anything like the EVO that will be a nightmare.

I may have to continue to limp along on my EVO though until June now.   Was going to get a Galaxy 2 next week.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 04, 2012, 06:37:37 PM
man 58 pages is a lot of pages to talk about how awesome the iphone is
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on April 04, 2012, 06:49:27 PM
man 58 pages is a lot of pages to talk about how awesome the iphone is

True.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Bloodfart on April 04, 2012, 08:25:53 PM
Serious question here.  I'm not sure if you guys will know an answer because everyone so very elite in this place. 

What is the best non smart phone?

Features I would like: camera
                              video
                              mp3 player   
                              looks like it could be elite 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 04, 2012, 08:40:04 PM
Serious question here.  I'm not sure if you guys will know an answer because everyone so very elite in this place. 

What is the best non smart phone?

Features I would like: camera
                              video
                              mp3 player   
                              looks like it could be elite

Serious answer. There isn't one. They are all crap. They are have horrible operating systems and and bad build quality. What carrier are you on/wanting to switch to?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 04, 2012, 08:40:51 PM
man 58 pages is a lot of pages to talk about how awesome the iphone is

True.

The One X makes the iPhone look dated and ugly.

(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/9210/loltu.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Bloodfart on April 04, 2012, 09:24:37 PM
Serious question here.  I'm not sure if you guys will know an answer because everyone so very elite in this place. 

What is the best non smart phone?

Features I would like: camera
                              video
                              mp3 player   
                              looks like it could be elite

Serious answer. There isn't one. They are all crap. They are have horrible operating systems and and bad build quality. What carrier are you on/wanting to switch to?

Verizon

I've had an LG envyII and was pleased with it but like you said some times they lock up and buttons stop working.  I am interested in getting a touch screen type with qwerty keypad slide out or flip.  I just can't justify adding a data plan.  If I could use it for work I would add a plan but I have no use for one.  The wife has an iphone and uses the crap out of it for work.  So I guess my question is which stupid phone is the least crappy?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 04, 2012, 10:32:25 PM
man 58 pages is a lot of pages to talk about how awesome the iphone is

True.

The One X makes the iPhone look dated and ugly.

(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/9210/loltu.png)

Eh
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on April 05, 2012, 01:06:25 AM
officially called the HTC EVO 4G LTE

http://gizmodo.com/5899165/htc-evo-4g-lte-hands-on-one-serious-piece-of-slick


The 2000mah hard battery worries me.    If the battery life is anything like the EVO that will be a nightmare.

I may have to continue to limp along on my EVO though until June now.   Was going to get a Galaxy 2 next week.

Damn only $200.  If I could only spend $450 more dollars for an inferior phone that markets itself to pretentious hipsters.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 05, 2012, 07:26:47 AM
officially called the HTC EVO 4G LTE

http://gizmodo.com/5899165/htc-evo-4g-lte-hands-on-one-serious-piece-of-slick


The 2000mah hard battery worries me.    If the battery life is anything like the EVO that will be a nightmare.

I may have to continue to limp along on my EVO though until June now.   Was going to get a Galaxy 2 next week.

Damn only $200.  If I could only spend $450 more dollars for an inferior phone that markets itself to pretentious hipsters.

not our fault you're poor
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on April 05, 2012, 09:52:02 AM
The One X looks great.  I'd consider that just be different from all the iphone users.

The Lumia 900 looks pretty fantastic for its price -- only $100!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on April 05, 2012, 10:51:44 AM
Wish every phone that came out wasn't so freakin big.  :cyclist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 05, 2012, 11:44:22 AM
Yeah, I like the screen size on my Epic.  Just the other day I was making fun of the Galaxy note, only to find out hours later that the Galaxy S III isn't going to be much smaller.  I may go with the iPhone 5 just to get a quad-core without a gigantic phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on April 05, 2012, 12:36:38 PM
So, I decided not to wait for the rollout of Sprint's LTE phones/network and got a Motorola Photon yesterday.

So far, I like the phone but am not sold on Motorola's UI.

Anyone use a launcher they would recommend?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 05, 2012, 01:04:21 PM
Nova Launcher is the stock 4.0 launcher with some awesome upgrades.

Go Launcher is another good one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on April 06, 2012, 10:24:19 AM
Nova Launcher is the stock 4.0 launcher with some awesome upgrades.

Go Launcher is another good one.

Haven't tried Nova Launcher, but agree that Go Launcher is very nice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 06, 2012, 10:45:35 AM
man 58 pages is a lot of pages to talk about how awesome the iphone is

True.

The One X makes the iPhone look dated and ugly.

(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/9210/loltu.png)

Eh

yeah, no kidding.  Hey, let me walk around with an iPad in my pocket  :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 06, 2012, 10:54:43 AM
I hate big phones.  the iphone is maximum bigness for me
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2012, 11:06:09 AM
same.  big phones are for pussies.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 06, 2012, 12:01:18 PM
oh the iphone is just perfect size
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 06, 2012, 12:22:38 PM
oh the iphone is just perfect size
the 5 is supposed to be bigger, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 06, 2012, 12:33:14 PM
oh the iphone is just perfect size

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2012, 12:39:10 PM
oh the iphone is just perfect size

it's the same size as your phone.  so suck it.  mongloid.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 06, 2012, 01:15:58 PM
oh the iphone is just perfect size
the 5 is supposed to be bigger, right?

Yeah heard that rumor. Was crushed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2012, 01:40:02 PM
ya i don't think that apple would make their screen bigger.  it's a phone, not a tablet.  imo it wouldn't be smart to cannibalize their ipad business.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on April 06, 2012, 03:37:31 PM
I hate big phones.  the iphone is maximum bigness for me

I thought you liked your evo 4g.

also the One X  :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 06, 2012, 03:46:41 PM
I think I'm holding out for the EVO 4G LTE.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 06, 2012, 04:12:04 PM
There are lots of reasons to like the iPhone. Screen size is not one of them.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 06, 2012, 04:31:51 PM
There are lots of reasons to like the iPhone. Screen size is not one of them.
unless you like the screen size
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on April 06, 2012, 04:40:02 PM
Guys, I still have an IPhone 3GS. What does everyone think of that?
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 06, 2012, 05:03:04 PM
Guys, I still have an IPhone 3GS. What does everyone think of that?

Pfffft...might as well have a Droid Eris.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 06, 2012, 07:02:08 PM
There are lots of reasons to like the iPhone. Screen size is not one of them.
unless you like the screen size
No, you are just in denial.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 18, 2012, 01:17:25 PM
Samsung is announcing the GSIII on May 3rd, and the One X is being released on ATT on May 6th. It is pretty much between these two phones to see who gets my money.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2012, 01:19:23 PM
Samsung is announcing the GSIII on May 3rd, and the One X is being released on ATT on May 6th. It is pretty much between these two phones to see who gets my money.

yep  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 18, 2012, 06:10:27 PM
both shitty phones, sad.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 03, 2012, 11:32:45 PM
If anyone was wondering, I'm probably getting the One X. GSIII was very underwhelming.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 04, 2012, 06:13:08 AM
If anyone was wondering, I'm probably getting the One X. GSIII was very underwhelming.
For me, it will definitely depend on what the US version of the GSIII has.  My upgrade is eligible on 6/1, so I'm not waiting for the GSIII if it isn't any better than the EVO 4G LTE.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 04, 2012, 09:44:53 AM
I can almost guarantee the processor will be the same in the Evo LTE as the Epic Touch 2. The chip Samsung is going to use in the international version doesn't support LTE, so they will substitute it to the same Qualcomm chip used in the US version of the One X.  What other changes are you hoping to see in the Sprint version? Screen size and overall design won't change too much.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 04, 2012, 10:28:04 AM
I can almost guarantee the processor will be the same in the Evo LTE as the Epic Touch 2. The chip Samsung is going to use in the international version doesn't support LTE, so they will substitute it to the same Qualcomm chip used in the US version of the One X.  What other changes are you hoping to see in the Sprint version? Screen size and overall design won't change too much.

this is a well informed post, good job swiftcat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 04, 2012, 10:40:21 AM
'clams, do you really think the One X is a shitty phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 04, 2012, 10:47:07 AM
LOL no not at all, spec wise, it's at the top. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 04, 2012, 02:40:21 PM
The Evo 4g LTE has a smaller screen than the SIII, except when they were next to each other, the Evo looked bigger.  Not the screen, but the phone itself.  I don't like that.  I do like the HD voice when calling from evo 2 evo over LTE, but how often would that happen?  Battery is also smaller on the evo.  My upgrade is on 6/1, so it'll be a tough choice for me to hold out for the SIII when the nearly equal or better Evo is already out.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 04, 2012, 02:58:53 PM
the build quality of the GSIII scares me. And I like kick stands. Come 9-1, Evo will be mine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 04, 2012, 10:32:37 PM
The Evo 4g LTE has a smaller screen than the SIII, except when they were next to each other, the Evo looked bigger.  Not the screen, but the phone itself.  I don't like that.  I do like the HD voice when calling from evo 2 evo over LTE, but how often would that happen?  Battery is also smaller on the evo.  My upgrade is on 6/1, so it'll be a tough choice for me to hold out for the SIII when the nearly equal or better Evo is already out.

http://www.theverge.com/products/compare/5588/5473/5236

The GSIII is .08" taller and wider, but .01" thinner. GSIII does have a bigger screen, coming in at 4.8 compared to 4.7 on the EVO LTE. Battery is smaller on the EVO, and the GSIII also has a replaceable battery, if you are into that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2012, 12:34:10 AM
The Evo 4g LTE has a smaller screen than the SIII, except when they were next to each other, the Evo looked bigger.  Not the screen, but the phone itself.  I don't like that.  I do like the HD voice when calling from evo 2 evo over LTE, but how often would that happen?  Battery is also smaller on the evo.  My upgrade is on 6/1, so it'll be a tough choice for me to hold out for the SIII when the nearly equal or better Evo is already out.

http://www.theverge.com/products/compare/5588/5473/5236

The GSIII is .08" taller and wider, but .01" thinner. GSIII does have a bigger screen, coming in at 4.8 compared to 4.7 on the EVO LTE. Battery is smaller on the EVO, and the GSIII also has a replaceable battery, if you are into that.

have sprint and will stay with them. basically have a two year old evo and think it's fine. get an iPhone 4s or ride the evo out or get new evo or what?
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2012, 10:16:09 AM
iPhone 4s or wait for iphone5
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 05, 2012, 07:08:19 PM
have sprint and will stay with them. basically have a two year old evo and think it's fine. get an iPhone 4s or ride the evo out or get new evo or what?

Have you ever used an iPhone/iOS? Does the Evo ever feel to big?

iPhone 4s or wait for iphone5

When are you eligible for upgrade? It's a trick question, because no matter what I would say wait for the iPhone5. The 4s is pretty well regarded as a mild refresh, so the new iPhone should be a sizable leap up from the 4s.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2012, 07:12:19 PM
have sprint and will stay with them. basically have a two year old evo and think it's fine. get an iPhone 4s or ride the evo out or get new evo or what?

Have you ever used an iPhone/iOS? Does the Evo ever feel to big?

iPhone 4s or wait for iphone5

When are you eligible for upgrade?

evo does not feel too big. have never used an iPhone. two year contract just came up so i could get a new 4s for like $199 w/ new two year contract. i dunno, i mean the evo seems fine and i don't really have any complaints. maybe wait until the iphone5 or sooner if the evo breaks or something?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on May 05, 2012, 07:39:38 PM
I'm waiting to see what sprint does with the roll out of their LTE network.  Supposedly this summer in major cities.  If they (sprint) are really committed to not blowing chunks I would like to see what iphone 5/LTE/Sprint combo comes down the pike. 

Supposedly best buy has a skew floating in their system for an ipad LTE on sprint's network waiting for roll out.  I just really hope Sprint is turning the corner from being an awfully run company.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2012, 12:54:35 AM
The Evo 4g LTE has a smaller screen than the SIII, except when they were next to each other, the Evo looked bigger.  Not the screen, but the phone itself.  I don't like that.  I do like the HD voice when calling from evo 2 evo over LTE, but how often would that happen?  Battery is also smaller on the evo.  My upgrade is on 6/1, so it'll be a tough choice for me to hold out for the SIII when the nearly equal or better Evo is already out.

http://www.theverge.com/products/compare/5588/5473/5236

The GSIII is .08" taller and wider, but .01" thinner. GSIII does have a bigger screen, coming in at 4.8 compared to 4.7 on the EVO LTE. Battery is smaller on the EVO, and the GSIII also has a replaceable battery, if you are into that.

Thanks for that link, I was leaning EVO LTE but that settled it.  The only issue I have with my current EVO is the lack of internal space, that is obviously resolved.  Also I'm assuming this beats by Dre audio is just a marketing thing and has no real effect on the sound, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2012, 01:00:41 AM
have sprint and will stay with them. basically have a two year old evo and think it's fine. get an iPhone 4s or ride the evo out or get new evo or what?

Have you ever used an iPhone/iOS? Does the Evo ever feel to big?

iPhone 4s or wait for iphone5

When are you eligible for upgrade? It's a trick question, because no matter what I would say wait for the iPhone5. The 4s is pretty well regarded as a mild refresh, so the new iPhone should be a sizable leap up from the 4s.

EVO doesn't feel big, I'd love it if it were bigger for slingboxing.

Honest question for iPhone users.  Does that phone do anything that a good Android phone can't?  I need to know why that phone costs so much more than any Android.  It feels like buying a 2013 Ford sedan for 35,000 when the 2013 chevrolet sedan is 22,000.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2012, 04:30:06 AM
It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 06, 2012, 10:46:38 AM
It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it.

how long did it take you to get used to it? does the hilariously small screen size bother you?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2012, 10:50:51 AM
It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it.

Thanks for the explanation.  Those things did bother me about android, no doubt.  I will say since the last software update I haven't had to pop the battery once.  It has ran flawlessly.  My only gripe is there isn't a browser on the android system that doesn't have a glaring issue.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 06, 2012, 11:06:05 AM
Also I'm assuming this beats by Dre audio is just a marketing thing and has no real effect on the sound, right?
Yes.
EVO doesn't feel big, I'd love it if it were bigger for slingboxing.

I think the Evo LTE will be a good phone for you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 06, 2012, 11:14:42 AM
It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it.

Thanks for the explanation.  Those things did bother me about android, no doubt.  I will say since the last software update I haven't had to pop the battery once.  It has ran flawlessly.  My only gripe is there isn't a browser on the android system that doesn't have a glaring issue.

Yes, iPhone  has a much cleaner experience out of the box. If you want a phone that just works, the iPhone is a great. I will say that android is closing the gap though. If you haven't played with an Android phone in 2 years, I would suggest going to your local Sprint or Verizon store and playing with a Galaxy Nexus.

Also, another question about those switching from iOS to Android of vice versa. How many paid apps do you have? Does that make you hesitant to switch  if you will have to buy them all over again?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on May 06, 2012, 02:07:27 PM
Wait for Windows Phone 8.

It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it. 

True on all the other points, but the app switching thing is just Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), sd.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on May 06, 2012, 08:01:22 PM
Wait for Windows Phone 8.

It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it. 

True on all the other points, but the app switching thing is just Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), sd.

Wow, just a few hours ago and having not read the board since this morning, I was watching Knicks/Heat w/MIR when a windows phone commercial came on and I made a hemmy joke.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on May 06, 2012, 08:16:03 PM
Wait for Windows Phone 8.

It doesn't require restarts, doesn't lock up, has better utility/app integration, is quicker changing between apps, it's just a better experience. I'm no apple fanboy, I don't own an iPad or apple computer, and I was skeptical about it a lot before test driving it. 

True on all the other points, but the app switching thing is just Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!), sd.

Wow, just a few hours ago and having not read the board since this morning, I was watching Knicks/Heat w/MIR when a windows phone commercial came on and I made a hemmy joke.


I have been out of this thread for quite awhile....

I have been through the Palm years (Two Treos and a Pre), Android 4G with the EVO, and now a 4S Iphone. 



The Iphone is hands down the best electronic device I have ever owned.  No failures, no lockups, things just work.  It's fabulous.  I really wish that I would have dumped Sprint years ago and had gotten and Iphone.  I'm glad that Sprint has it now.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 06, 2012, 10:28:27 PM
Listen to Pete on this one. Really.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on May 07, 2012, 03:11:58 PM

how long did it take you to get used to it? does the hilariously small screen size bother you?

I would like the evo and droidx converts opinion on this.  The few times I have browsed goEMAW on an iphone4 the screen seems about 30% too small.

longtime iphone users, is the do they hold up better? my droidX is quickly becoming a total pos; crappy battery life, lock ups, etc
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2012, 03:34:36 PM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 07, 2012, 03:39:11 PM
I wouldn't be able to go to a smaller screen like that. Plus I like tinkering and trying different roms. "Lugging around" a half inch bigger screen is pretty dumb though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2012, 03:44:22 PM
I wouldn't be able to go to a smaller screen like that. Plus I like tinkering and trying different roms. "Lugging around" a half inch bigger screen is pretty dumb though.

i don't like anything in my pocket.  half an inch is a lot. that's what she said.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on May 07, 2012, 04:00:37 PM
Could iOS be more boring and ugly? No.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 07, 2012, 04:51:48 PM
I wouldn't be able to go to a smaller screen like that. Plus I like tinkering and trying different roms. "Lugging around" a half inch bigger screen is pretty dumb though.

i don't like anything in my pocket.  half an inch is a lot. that's what she said.



Phone holster?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on May 07, 2012, 05:07:56 PM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2012, 05:37:28 PM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 

I'll answer: everything is better than the evo in every way. hth
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 07, 2012, 05:59:00 PM
I'll answer: everything is better than the evo in every way. hth

This shouldn't be surprising to anyone. You are comparing a 2 year old phone to one that was released in October. Yes, the iPhone 4 and 4s are better than the original Evo in every way.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on May 07, 2012, 06:15:52 PM
attention other evo 4g users: Is your texting interface super ridiculously slow after the # of texts builds up? I'm on my 2nd evo and they both have done this. It's very frustrating.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 07, 2012, 08:23:19 PM
attention other evo 4g users: Is your texting interface super ridiculously slow after the # of texts builds up? I'm on my 2nd evo and they both have done this. It's very frustrating.

purge your texts....   hth
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 07, 2012, 08:55:31 PM
attention other evo 4g users: Is your texting interface super ridiculously slow after the # of texts builds up? I'm on my 2nd evo and they both have done this. It's very frustrating.

purge your texts....   hth

I'm still on my first EVO from August '10 and no, I've not had those problems and I haven't purged my texts either.  Are you using handcent?  If not you should.

Looks like I'm solo on the EVO LTE but I'm good with it.  I don't wear tight pants so the size of the phone is no issue, its always in my hands anyway. For as much as I stream video and slingbox I couldn't imagine a smaller screen.  I must have gotten lucky but other than a bloated battery that was replaced free of charge I haven't had an issue.  Also don't understand the battery issues, do you people spend that much time away from a power source?  Even while slinging at football and basketball games my phone hasn't died.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on May 07, 2012, 09:07:02 PM
attention other evo 4g users: Is your texting interface super ridiculously slow after the # of texts builds up? I'm on my 2nd evo and they both have done this. It's very frustrating.

purge your texts....   hth

I'm still on my first EVO from August '10 and no, I've not had those problems and I haven't purged my texts either.  Are you using handcent?  If not you should.

Looks like I'm solo on the EVO LTE but I'm good with it.  I don't wear tight pants so the size of the phone is no issue, its always in my hands anyway. For as much as I stream video and slingbox I couldn't imagine a smaller screen.  I must have gotten lucky but other than a bloated battery that was replaced free of charge I haven't had an issue.  Also don't understand the battery issues, do you people spend that much time away from a power source?  Even while slinging at football and basketball games my phone hasn't died.

What do you mean by "you people?"  :dubious:
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on May 07, 2012, 09:30:45 PM
attention other evo 4g users: Is your texting interface super ridiculously slow after the # of texts builds up? I'm on my 2nd evo and they both have done this. It's very frustrating.

purge your texts....   hth

I'm still on my first EVO from August '10 and no, I've not had those problems and I haven't purged my texts either.  Are you using handcent?  If not you should.


:thumbs:

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 07, 2012, 09:53:57 PM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 

yes.

it really boils down to which mobile OS you feel more comfortable with.  computery guys (minus hemmy [microsoft]) seem to like android because they can customize it to their liking.  most people don't know how/care to customize their phones to the level that a rooted android device allow you to, or even a non-rooted device allows for.  there's a lot of people, like myself, who just want their phone to work- to do the things it's supposed to do, hassle free.  this is where iPhone excels but at the expense of having to operate within a tighter environment.  i suspect that most people probably benefit from the restrictions apple puts on the iphone but to the computery guys, it bugs them.

it seemed to me that android made a lot of promises but occasionally failed to deliver on them.  if there's an application, there's no doubt that it's available for iOS and there's no doubt it will work as intended.  this, along with the smaller form factor, the excellent build quality, and great battery life, made the decision for me.

i used to be pretty anti-iPhone but i'm not going to ignore the fact that for me, it's the best phone on the market, just to prove a point that i'm too cool for iPhone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 07, 2012, 10:59:22 PM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 08, 2012, 06:21:48 AM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 08, 2012, 10:39:08 AM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.

Same.  Cheaper international rates, but they still aren't the cheapest
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 08, 2012, 10:47:52 AM
Oh, yeah, I don't really need that.  I'll probably go with the Evo 4g LTE.  Looks to be the better phone.  GSIII has more gimmicky features.  I do like the PIP video, though.  I kind of want to steer clear from Galaxy S phones since my Epic has done nothing but piss me off over the last year.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: _33 on May 08, 2012, 11:01:15 AM
I'm getting the iPhone5 when it comes out. It will be my first smart-phone. I'm excited but also a little nervous. And tips from smart-phone veterans?  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 08, 2012, 11:55:02 AM
I'm getting the iPhone5 when it comes out. It will be my first smart-phone. I'm excited but also a little nervous. And tips from smart-phone veterans?  :crossfingers:
I would get the iPhone5 if I had any idea when it was coming out, and it wasn't too long of a wait.

I suggest walking around in public places and asking Siri before completing any sort of task.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on May 08, 2012, 02:40:59 PM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 

yes.

it really boils down to which mobile OS you feel more comfortable with.  computery guys (minus hemmy [microsoft]) seem to like android because they can customize it to their liking.  most people don't know how/care to customize their phones to the level that a rooted android device allow you to, or even a non-rooted device allows for.  there's a lot of people, like myself, who just want their phone to work- to do the things it's supposed to do, hassle free.  this is where iPhone excels but at the expense of having to operate within a tighter environment.  i suspect that most people probably benefit from the restrictions apple puts on the iphone but to the computery guys, it bugs them.

it seemed to me that android made a lot of promises but occasionally failed to deliver on them.  if there's an application, there's no doubt that it's available for iOS and there's no doubt it will work as intended.  this, along with the smaller form factor, the excellent build quality, and great battery life, made the decision for me.

i used to be pretty anti-iPhone but i'm not going to ignore the fact that for me, it's the best phone on the market, just to prove a point that i'm too cool for iPhone.

I have an android phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 08, 2012, 04:05:10 PM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.

Same.  Cheaper international rates, but they still aren't the cheapest

Texts and voicemail in the cloud. You can get voicemail transcribed and emailed to you. Lots of good features. And you don't have to use the crappy default texting app.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 08, 2012, 04:07:48 PM
attention other evo 4g users: Is your texting interface super ridiculously slow after the # of texts builds up? I'm on my 2nd evo and they both have done this. It's very frustrating.

purge your texts....   hth

I'm still on my first EVO from August '10 and no, I've not had those problems and I haven't purged my texts either.  Are you using handcent?  If not you should.

Looks like I'm solo on the EVO LTE but I'm good with it.  I don't wear tight pants so the size of the phone is no issue, its always in my hands anyway. For as much as I stream video and slingbox I couldn't imagine a smaller screen.  I must have gotten lucky but other than a bloated battery that was replaced free of charge I haven't had an issue.  Also don't understand the battery issues, do you people spend that much time away from a power source?  Even while slinging at football and basketball games my phone hasn't died.

if we stay on Sprint I'm getting an EVO LTE.    But the powers that be brought up possibly moving to Verizon yesterday.   What's the best phone on VZW for someone who likes the EVO?    I also have an HTC One sitting here to test drive from TMobile.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 08, 2012, 05:04:54 PM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 

yes.

it really boils down to which mobile OS you feel more comfortable with.  computery guys (minus hemmy [microsoft]) seem to like android because they can customize it to their liking.  most people don't know how/care to customize their phones to the level that a rooted android device allow you to, or even a non-rooted device allows for.  there's a lot of people, like myself, who just want their phone to work- to do the things it's supposed to do, hassle free.  this is where iPhone excels but at the expense of having to operate within a tighter environment.  i suspect that most people probably benefit from the restrictions apple puts on the iphone but to the computery guys, it bugs them.

it seemed to me that android made a lot of promises but occasionally failed to deliver on them.  if there's an application, there's no doubt that it's available for iOS and there's no doubt it will work as intended.  this, along with the smaller form factor, the excellent build quality, and great battery life, made the decision for me.

i used to be pretty anti-iPhone but i'm not going to ignore the fact that for me, it's the best phone on the market, just to prove a point that i'm too cool for iPhone.

I have an android phone.

because there are no viable window's phones on the market.  that hasn't stopped you from continually defending the OS throughout the 61 pages of this thread.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 08, 2012, 10:02:15 PM

if we stay on Sprint I'm getting an EVO LTE.    But the powers that be brought up possibly moving to Verizon yesterday.   What's the best phone on VZW for someone who likes the EVO?    I also have an HTC One sitting here to test drive from TMobile.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

I'm assuming you mean the One S for TMobile?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on May 09, 2012, 12:00:06 AM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 

yes.

it really boils down to which mobile OS you feel more comfortable with.  computery guys (minus hemmy [microsoft]) seem to like android because they can customize it to their liking.  most people don't know how/care to customize their phones to the level that a rooted android device allow you to, or even a non-rooted device allows for.  there's a lot of people, like myself, who just want their phone to work- to do the things it's supposed to do, hassle free.  this is where iPhone excels but at the expense of having to operate within a tighter environment.  i suspect that most people probably benefit from the restrictions apple puts on the iphone but to the computery guys, it bugs them.

it seemed to me that android made a lot of promises but occasionally failed to deliver on them.  if there's an application, there's no doubt that it's available for iOS and there's no doubt it will work as intended.  this, along with the smaller form factor, the excellent build quality, and great battery life, made the decision for me.

i used to be pretty anti-iPhone but i'm not going to ignore the fact that for me, it's the best phone on the market, just to prove a point that i'm too cool for iPhone.

I have an android phone.

because there are no viable window's phones on the market.  that hasn't stopped you from continually defending the OS throughout the 61 pages of this thread.

If I were to guess, there are fewer than 3 posts by me in this entire thread about windows phone. Also, the Lumia 900 is a great phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on May 09, 2012, 04:19:02 AM

if we stay on Sprint I'm getting an EVO LTE.    But the powers that be brought up possibly moving to Verizon yesterday.   What's the best phone on VZW for someone who likes the EVO?    I also have an HTC One sitting here to test drive from TMobile.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

I'm assuming you mean the One S for TMobile?
false
Droid Razr Maxx
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 09, 2012, 07:56:17 AM
it's a cell phone, it's not a tablet.  no, the screen size didn't bother me, i preferred it.  if i wanted to lug around a tablet phone i would have kept my evo and its shitty battery life. i browse goEMAW using tapatalk.  if i need to look something up online w/ my iphone, it works for the 30 seconds i'm doing so.  i much prefer the smaller form factor.
thanks for the review clams.  I'll have to check out tapatalk on the iphone.

Is the build quality better than the EVO? 

yes.

it really boils down to which mobile OS you feel more comfortable with.  computery guys (minus hemmy [microsoft]) seem to like android because they can customize it to their liking.  most people don't know how/care to customize their phones to the level that a rooted android device allow you to, or even a non-rooted device allows for.  there's a lot of people, like myself, who just want their phone to work- to do the things it's supposed to do, hassle free.  this is where iPhone excels but at the expense of having to operate within a tighter environment.  i suspect that most people probably benefit from the restrictions apple puts on the iphone but to the computery guys, it bugs them.

it seemed to me that android made a lot of promises but occasionally failed to deliver on them.  if there's an application, there's no doubt that it's available for iOS and there's no doubt it will work as intended.  this, along with the smaller form factor, the excellent build quality, and great battery life, made the decision for me.

i used to be pretty anti-iPhone but i'm not going to ignore the fact that for me, it's the best phone on the market, just to prove a point that i'm too cool for iPhone.

I have an android phone.

because there are no viable window's phones on the market.  that hasn't stopped you from continually defending the OS throughout the 61 pages of this thread.

If I were to guess, there are fewer than 3 posts by me in this entire thread about windows phone. Also, the Lumia 900 is a great phone.


welp, that settles it.  looks like steve jobs caught another one.  hemmy, the apple fanboy has arrived.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 09, 2012, 12:18:46 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/sprint-htc-evo-4g-lte-may-18th/

evo 4g lte launches may 18th
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 09, 2012, 01:17:55 PM
What's the best phone on VZW for someone who likes the EVO?
Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
false
Droid Razr Maxx
Gross. The Razr screen just not on par with the Nexus, and Motorola has always disappointed me when it came to android phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on May 09, 2012, 01:58:01 PM
Motorola has always disappointed me when it came to android phones.

I like mine, but yeah, non-motorola'rs sometimes hate and karate chop them.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 09, 2012, 03:08:06 PM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.

Same.  Cheaper international rates, but they still aren't the cheapest

Texts and voicemail in the cloud. You can get voicemail transcribed and emailed to you. Lots of good features. And you don't have to use the crappy default texting app.

Not sure what the benefits of having texts and VMs in the cloud are, I'll chalk that up to being a noob.  Also my stock voicemail app transcribes and I hate it.  I have never used the stock texting app, as recommended several times, handcent is very good.  Glad it works for you, sounds like depending on what phone you have the benefits could widely vary.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 09, 2012, 03:41:08 PM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.

Same.  Cheaper international rates, but they still aren't the cheapest

Texts and voicemail in the cloud. You can get voicemail transcribed and emailed to you. Lots of good features. And you don't have to use the crappy default texting app.

Not sure what the benefits of having texts and VMs in the cloud are, I'll chalk that up to being a noob.  Also my stock voicemail app transcribes and I hate it.  I have never used the stock texting app, as recommended several times, handcent is very good.  Glad it works for you, sounds like depending on what phone you have the benefits could widely vary.

I can text or access voicemail from any tablet or computer. If you're on your tablet and get a voicemail, you don't need to switch devices. Thats the big thing for me. Also if you get a new phone or reset your device, you keep all your texts and stuff. Other features like conference calling, personalized features, etc. are icing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on May 09, 2012, 04:47:45 PM
Being able to forward VMs easily and painlessly from anywhere is kinda awesome.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 10, 2012, 12:31:09 PM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.

Same.  Cheaper international rates, but they still aren't the cheapest

Texts and voicemail in the cloud. You can get voicemail transcribed and emailed to you. Lots of good features. And you don't have to use the crappy default texting app.

Not sure what the benefits of having texts and VMs in the cloud are, I'll chalk that up to being a noob.  Also my stock voicemail app transcribes and I hate it.  I have never used the stock texting app, as recommended several times, handcent is very good.  Glad it works for you, sounds like depending on what phone you have the benefits could widely vary.

I can text or access voicemail from any tablet or computer. If you're on your tablet and get a voicemail, you don't need to switch devices. Thats the big thing for me. Also if you get a new phone or reset your device, you keep all your texts and stuff. Other features like conference calling, personalized features, etc. are icing.

Ah I see, that makes a lot more sense.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 10, 2012, 09:50:40 PM
you tards don't know how to text from email?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 10, 2012, 11:14:19 PM
you tards don't know how to text from email?

Why would you even waste time with this?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 11, 2012, 10:01:22 AM
I just like text and make calls from my phone.  I don't know why I'd throw in an extra step.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 11, 2012, 10:09:38 AM
I just like text and make calls from my phone.  I don't know why I'd throw in an extra step.

because nerds like to get nerdy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on May 11, 2012, 11:21:41 AM
I just like text and make calls from my phone.  I don't know why I'd throw in an extra step.

It's less steps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 11, 2012, 11:46:05 AM
I just like text and make calls from my phone.  I don't know why I'd throw in an extra step.

It's less steps.
Push messaging button.  Type Message.  Press Send.  Which step does it eliminate?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 11:48:35 AM
If you're on Sprint and not using Google Voice integration, you're crazy.
I don't really know what that that would do for me.

Same.  Cheaper international rates, but they still aren't the cheapest

Texts and voicemail in the cloud. You can get voicemail transcribed and emailed to you. Lots of good features. And you don't have to use the crappy default texting app.

Not sure what the benefits of having texts and VMs in the cloud are, I'll chalk that up to being a noob.  Also my stock voicemail app transcribes and I hate it.  I have never used the stock texting app, as recommended several times, handcent is very good.  Glad it works for you, sounds like depending on what phone you have the benefits could widely vary.

It really doesn't help on the actual phone IMO, although I do like the voicemail interface far more than dialing a number and waiting on menus. What I like is what you can do on the computer - texting, calling, and listening to VM.

but goddam they need to add mms for more than sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 11:51:09 AM
I just like text and make calls from my phone.  I don't know why I'd throw in an extra step.

If you're already on a computer you're throwing in an extra step by grabbing your phone to text. I text from my computer at work all the time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on May 11, 2012, 02:00:22 PM
I just like text and make calls from my phone.  I don't know why I'd throw in an extra step.

If you're already on a computer you're throwing in an extra step by grabbing your phone to text. I text from my computer at work all the time.

This.  I also make calls from my computer by clicking on hyper-linked phone numbers.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 12, 2012, 11:17:53 AM
I text from email when I have a long text to type.  I've also used it in some instances where I didn't have my phone handy or it was dead.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 12, 2012, 11:11:59 PM
I text from email when I have a long text to type.  I've also used it in some instances where I didn't have my phone handy or it was dead.

Try google voice. It's seriously much more friendly than texting from email.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 15, 2012, 12:40:49 PM
what do people use for a android camera app? other than instagram obviously.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 15, 2012, 01:08:51 PM
what do people use for a android camera app? other than instagram obviously.

Never had a need to use anything but stock.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2012, 03:45:46 PM
Today is the day I can finally get rid of my busted screened EVO.  Can't decide between getting the GS II Epic now or wait a few more weeks for the EVO LTE.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 01, 2012, 03:48:45 PM
Today is the day I can finally get rid of my busted screened EVO. 

What will happen to your old phone?  A MIR game-used (destroyed by Trim) phone could make a unique FFF trivia game prize.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2012, 04:24:31 PM
Today is the day I can finally get rid of my busted screened EVO.  Can't decide between getting the GS II Epic now or wait a few more weeks for the EVO LTE.

wait
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on June 01, 2012, 07:23:49 PM
Yeah wait MIR.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 01, 2012, 07:45:24 PM
Evo LTE all the way. Definitely my next phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2012, 09:30:12 PM
Today is the day I can finally get rid of my busted screened EVO. 

What will happen to your old phone?  A MIR game-used (destroyed by Trim) phone could make a unique FFF trivia game prize.

I may mail it to you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2012, 09:33:09 PM
Today is the day I can finally get rid of my busted screened EVO.  Can't decide between getting the GS II Epic now or wait a few more weeks for the EVO LTE.

wait

So what happened to the GS III?  It was supposed to launch this week but I haven't heard a word about it.  It's obvious that the EVO LTEs will be here soon because they no longer sell the EVO 4G or EVO 3D.  Sprint is stinn selling the GS II Epic.  Does this mean that the GS III is not at all eminent?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 01, 2012, 11:20:45 PM
the EVO 4G LTE hits retail tomorrow.

Sadly, we switched to Verizon this week, so I'm stuck with a Razor Maxx.     :cry:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 02, 2012, 02:13:13 PM
Evo lte is out right now. GS3 probably won't be out until July. I'm eligible for an upgrade, but I'll wait until the GS3 is announced to decide between the two.

Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 04, 2012, 09:52:51 AM
http://community.sprint.com/baw/community/sprintblogs/announcements/blog/2012/06/04/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-comes-to-sprint-on-june-21-paired-the-unlimited-data-experience

 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 13, 2012, 12:48:27 PM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 13, 2012, 01:05:22 PM
I am still undecided between the Evo 4g LTE and the GS III. Really need MIR to replace his Trim karate chopped phone with one of these to help make my decision.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 13, 2012, 01:08:51 PM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?
Well, you can wait for the GSIII that is coming out later this month.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 13, 2012, 01:10:28 PM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?

The HTC One S is better than both of those. And the GSIII is coming out within the month.

http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 13, 2012, 02:23:52 PM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?

The HTC One S is better than both of those. And the GSIII is coming out within the month.

http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3

Anyone know what the price point will be on the gs III?  I can certainly wait a week if it will work.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 13, 2012, 02:25:41 PM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?

The HTC One S is better than both of those. And the GSIII is coming out within the month.

http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3

What makes you say the One S is better?  It has a 4 star review on Tmobile website where the GS II has a 5 star review.  I am open to either.  What do you like about it better?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 13, 2012, 02:38:52 PM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?

The HTC One S is better than both of those. And the GSIII is coming out within the month.

http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3

Anyone know what the price point will be on the gs III?  I can certainly wait a week if it will work.
199.99 I imagine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 13, 2012, 02:41:42 PM
Right now the GS II is more than that. 

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 13, 2012, 03:28:32 PM
Well at sprint the 16gb one is 199.99 and the 32gb one (the one I preordered) is 249.99.  I imagine the carriers will have similar price points.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2012, 03:34:04 PM
it's $199
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 13, 2012, 06:20:41 PM
What makes you say the One S is better?  It has a 4 star review on Tmobile website where the GS II has a 5 star review.  I am open to either.  What do you like about it better?

Faster Processor, higher pixel density, superior design. I suppose Sense (HTC's skin on top of android) would be considered worse than Touchwiz (Samsung's skin), but the Galaxy S II is a whole year older than the One S, and the hardware shows it.

And like everyone else said, I'm pretty sure the GSIII was announced for all of the US carriers at $199 for 16 Gigs of flash storage.

If want to read a good review of the One S (or any smartphone, really) head on over to http://www.theverge.com/. In my opinion, they have the best Tech News/Reviews.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 13, 2012, 06:45:52 PM
What makes you say the One S is better?  It has a 4 star review on Tmobile website where the GS II has a 5 star review.  I am open to either.  What do you like about it better?

Faster Processor, higher pixel density, superior design. I suppose Sense (HTC's skin on top of android) would be considered worse than Touchwiz (Samsung's skin), but the Galaxy S II is a whole year older than the One S, and the hardware shows it.

And like everyone else said, I'm pretty sure the GSIII was announced for all of the US carriers at $199 for 16 Gigs of flash storage.

If want to read a good review of the One S (or any smartphone, really) head on over to http://www.theverge.com/. In my opinion, they have the best Tech News/Reviews.
If he were going with htc, why would he not get the one x?
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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 13, 2012, 07:16:34 PM
Because t-mobile doesn't carry the One X. I'm assuming he'd want to use his upgrade.

If he were buying off contract or from ATT, I would definitely suggest the One X.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 13, 2012, 07:37:15 PM
Because t-mobile doesn't carry the One X. I'm assuming he'd want to use his upgrade.

If he were buying off contract or from ATT, I would definitely suggest the One X.
Oh, I figured all carriers had a version of the one x.  I still would wait a week and get the gs3.

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Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2012, 07:39:53 PM
Because t-mobile doesn't carry the One X. I'm assuming he'd want to use his upgrade.

If he were buying off contract or from ATT, I would definitely suggest the One X.
Oh, I figured all carriers had a version of the one x.  I still would wait a week and get the gs3.

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the One S is a flavor of One X.   As the EVO LTE is a more customized flavor of One X.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 13, 2012, 08:24:15 PM
the One S is a flavor of One X.   As the EVO LTE is a more customized flavor of One X.

no, denied. yes, confirmed.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2012, 08:46:48 PM
the One S is a flavor of One X.   As the EVO LTE is a more customized flavor of One X.

no, denied. yes, confirmed.

They certainly are related.  The One S is the Ford Fusion to the One X's Cadillac CTS.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 14, 2012, 10:05:39 AM
the One S is a flavor of One X.   As the EVO LTE is a more customized flavor of One X.

no, denied. yes, confirmed.

They certainly are related.  The One S is the Ford Fusion to the One X's Cadillac CTS.

I don't think you know what you are talking about. HTC sells them as different phones. Would you also call the HTC One V a flavour of the one X?

I would agree that they are certainly related... but I don't get your car comparison at all. Both are high end devices.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2012, 12:09:12 AM
I am still undecided between the Evo 4g LTE and the GS III. Really need MIR to replace his Trim karate chopped phone with one of these to help make my decision.

So I'm going on day 4 of the EVO LTE and I love it.  It's like the EVO but everything is better.  Faster, lighter, and more vivid colors.  Also go with the Google Chrome browser, its much better than Dolphin, Opera, or Miren was on the EVO 4G.  I have a big FYI but I'm going to put it in a separate post because its important.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2012, 12:57:04 AM
So you people who are buying phones need to get them from best buy.  First of all they give a $50 dollar gift card to best buy which you can spend on the phone or save it for something else.
They offered to replace my protection plan with Sprint.  This is significant because its the same price as the Sprint plan but with the Best Buy  plan there is no deductable  if damages occour.and they will give you a free battery if needed.  I also paid  $30 to guarantee that Best Buy will buy any cell.phone for a minimum of $140.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 17, 2012, 07:53:54 AM
if damages occur

:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 17, 2012, 06:55:50 PM
So you people who are buying phones need to get them from best buy.  First of all they give a $50 dollar gift card to best buy which you can spend on the phone or save it for something else.
They offered to replace my protection plan with Sprint.  This is significant because its the same price as the Sprint plan but with the Best Buy  plan there is no deductable  if damages occour.and they will give you a free battery if needed.  I also paid  $30 to guarantee that Best Buy will buy any cell.phone for a minimum of $140.

I doubt they cover as much Sprint does. I looked into this a couple years ago. Sprint will cover water damage, theft, and even now bricking your phone to a certain extent. Best Buy covered nothing. Let me know if that has changed. Also, good to know on the phone. I'll probably pick it up in a couple months.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2012, 07:03:37 PM
So you people who are buying phones need to get them from best buy.  First of all they give a $50 dollar gift card to best buy which you can spend on the phone or save it for something else.
They offered to replace my protection plan with Sprint.  This is significant because its the same price as the Sprint plan but with the Best Buy  plan there is no deductable  if damages occour.and they will give you a free battery if needed.  I also paid  $30 to guarantee that Best Buy will buy any cell.phone for a minimum of $140.

I doubt they cover as much Sprint does. I looked into this a couple years ago. Sprint will cover water damage, theft, and even now bricking your phone to a certain extent. Best Buy covered nothing. Let me know if that has changed. Also, good to know on the phone. I'll probably pick it up in a couple months.

how do you water damage a phone so badly that putting it in a container of rice doesn't solve the problem?  I dropped my EVO in a sink once and my daughter threw my old Pre in a glass of water and I was able to recover both.  I'm not the even slightest bit interested in doing anything that can brick the phone.  If you're a noob user like me the Best Buy warranty is fine.  My biggest concern is a bro chopping it out of my hand.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on June 17, 2012, 07:08:54 PM
ew, if you want, I'll get superpak'd and roll over to a Best Buy with you while wielding the BBBS bowling pin troph and we can get some deets on exactly what kind of damage will be covered.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 17, 2012, 11:30:12 PM
I just got the Galaxy II today. What do I need to know?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Panjandrum on June 18, 2012, 12:17:32 AM
I just got the Galaxy II today. What do I need to know?

ICS will come out at some point.  Any day now.  Maybe.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 18, 2012, 06:09:39 AM
I just got the Galaxy II today. What do I need to know?
That the GSIII comes out on thursday.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 18, 2012, 09:26:11 AM
I just got the Galaxy II today. What do I need to know?

 :facepalm:

What you need to know is your phone has a 30 day return policy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 18, 2012, 10:30:45 AM
About to upgrade my TMobile phone.  Tried to persuade the company to change from TMobile, but no luck, so I am upgrading to a better phone.  Looking into the My Touch or the Galazy S II.

Thoughts? 

Any better option coming out to wait for?

The HTC One S is better than both of those. And the GSIII is coming out within the month.

http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/samsung-galaxy-s3

Going to get the GS3 this thurs.

Thanks
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on June 18, 2012, 12:32:32 PM
So you people who are buying phones need to get them from best buy.  First of all they give a $50 dollar gift card to best buy which you can spend on the phone or save it for something else.
They offered to replace my protection plan with Sprint.  This is significant because its the same price as the Sprint plan but with the Best Buy  plan there is no deductable  if damages occour.and they will give you a free battery if needed.  I also paid  $30 to guarantee that Best Buy will buy any cell.phone for a minimum of $140.

I doubt they cover as much Sprint does. I looked into this a couple years ago. Sprint will cover water damage, theft, and even now bricking your phone to a certain extent. Best Buy covered nothing. Let me know if that has changed. Also, good to know on the phone. I'll probably pick it up in a couple months.

how do you water damage a phone so badly that putting it in a container of rice doesn't solve the problem?  I dropped my EVO in a sink once and my daughter threw my old Pre in a glass of water and I was able to recover both.  I'm not the even slightest bit interested in doing anything that can brick the phone.  If you're a noob user like me the Best Buy warranty is fine.  My biggest concern is a bro chopping it out of my hand.

Water damage can do more than you think. My biggest concern would be getting behind the screen. Either way, since they cover lost phones, if I have any issue with them covering something, I just "lose" it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on June 21, 2012, 10:23:13 AM
So TMobile updated their pricing and are telling ppl that the advert'ed $199 was a down payment, not the cost of the phone.  Pfft.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 'taterblast on June 21, 2012, 11:30:05 AM
it has probably been discussed in the thread, but whatevs, i am eligible for a Sprint upgrade...

should i buy the new EVO for $200 or the iPhone for $300 ??
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 21, 2012, 11:48:10 AM
it has probably been discussed in the thread, but whatevs, i am eligible for a Sprint upgrade...

should i buy the new EVO for $200 or the iPhone for $300 ??
Yes, it has been discussed, the question you should have is, "Should I buy the Galaxy Siii, or wait for the next iPhone?"

Then you would get a more reasonable debate.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on June 21, 2012, 01:18:11 PM
it has probably been discussed in the thread, but whatevs, i am eligible for a Sprint upgrade...

should i buy the new EVO for $200 or the iPhone for $300 ??
Yes, it has been discussed, the question you should have is, "Should I buy the Galaxy Siii, or wait for the next iPhone?"

Then you would get a more reasonable debate.

Yeah. I would wait for the iPhone 5 to come out in October.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2012, 01:27:38 PM
I will be eligible to upgrade my evo 4g in Sept. It's like, really stressful trying to decide between GSIII and iPhone 5, but at the same time, really exciting. Can't wait to hold both in my hand and decide!  :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 21, 2012, 02:07:29 PM
Everyone who is calling it the iPhone 5, shut up. It has two possible names. "iPhone 6", and the new "iPhone"

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1st Gen   2nd Gen    3rd Gen      4th Gen    5th Gen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 02:21:39 PM
Everyone who is calling it the iPhone 5, shut up. It has two possible names. "iPhone 6", and the new "iPhone"

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thanks swiftcat, boy oh boy that was really getting on my nerves too.  jeez louise these people and what they call phones now a days, what is going on?!   :curse:  they need to just  shut up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2012, 02:38:05 PM
Everyone who is calling it the iPhone 5, shut up. It has two possible names. "iPhone 6", and the new "iPhone"

Code: [Select]
iPhone < iPhone 3g < iPhone 3gs < iPhone 4 < iPhone 4s
1st Gen   2nd Gen    3rd Gen      4th Gen    5th Gen

Everyone who is calling the iPhone 4s the iPhone 4s, shut up. It has two possible names. "iPhone 5" or "current iPhone"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2012, 04:02:28 PM
maybe steve jobs will just mindfuck us all and call it iphone7. (no caps or spaces).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on June 21, 2012, 04:10:08 PM
Everyone who is calling it the iPhone 5, shut up. It has two possible names. "iPhone 6", and the new "iPhone"

Code: [Select]
iPhone < iPhone 3g < iPhone 3gs < iPhone 4 < iPhone 4s
1st Gen   2nd Gen    3rd Gen      4th Gen    5th Gen

It will likely be called the iPhone 5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 21, 2012, 04:15:44 PM
Okay losers. I hope you are all having fun on your iPad 2's (the new ones that came out in March)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2012, 04:18:00 PM
hemmy-level anti-apple butthurt over there SC.  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on June 21, 2012, 04:19:31 PM
Yeah next I'll be printing off this thread and then shredding it because I hate you guys so much.

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 29, 2012, 07:19:08 AM
I have the GS3.  I like that I can play temple run without it skipping and freezing and stupid stuff.  I can also watch a video in the corner of the screen while I play.  I'm not sure why I would do that, but it's good knowing that I can.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on June 29, 2012, 07:11:44 PM
A month in and loving the EVO LTE, its so fast and the display is very sharp.  Admittedly the battery life is crap but I have phone chargers where I sleep, where I work, and in my car so I'm not at all bothered.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on July 02, 2012, 09:24:22 PM
i'm going to get a radar over a one because eff it i'm over android.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: felix rex on July 04, 2012, 12:08:14 AM
I was originally planning to just get a new iPhone. But all the computery dudes in my office are Android devotees. They are really convincing (probably because they don't use terms like "computery").
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on July 04, 2012, 12:10:21 AM
I was originally planning to just get a new iPhone. But all the computery dudes in my office are Android devotees. They are really convincing (probably because they don't use terms like "computery").

Windows Phone 8 to run same kernel as Windows 8  :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 04, 2012, 12:45:31 PM
A month in and loving the EVO LTE, its so fast and the display is very sharp.  Admittedly the battery life is crap but I have phone chargers where I sleep, where I work, and in my car so I'm not at all bothered.

JESUS, they still never fixed the battery life?

I got forced into a Droid Razr Maxx....the battery life is FANTASTIC.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 'taterblast on July 05, 2012, 09:29:47 AM
A month in and loving the EVO LTE, its so fast and the display is very sharp.  Admittedly the battery life is crap but I have phone chargers where I sleep, where I work, and in my car so I'm not at all bothered.

well that pretty much makes the decision for me. i'm sick of complete crap battery life.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on July 05, 2012, 09:31:52 AM
Guys, I bought the Siii when a couple weeks ago and it is fantastic.  Ridic quick, fantastic camera, very crisp display.  Love this thing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 05, 2012, 10:04:17 AM
Guys, I bought the Siii when a couple weeks ago and it is fantastic.  Ridic quick, fantastic camera, very crisp display.  Love this thing.
Yep, battery life is pretty good as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on July 06, 2012, 11:05:03 AM
A month in and loving the EVO LTE, its so fast and the display is very sharp.  Admittedly the battery life is crap but I have phone chargers where I sleep, where I work, and in my car so I'm not at all bothered.

well that pretty much makes the decision for me. i'm sick of complete crap battery life.

In fairness I'm not getting a good read on battery life because I'm in and out of roming here in remote New England.  The phone is working its ass off to find a signal.  Every phone has crap battery life when you are constantly signal searching.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on July 26, 2012, 09:37:07 AM
Went to press with it...Sprint LTE will be live in Manhattan-Junction City by Labor Day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on July 30, 2012, 07:06:36 PM
New iPhone announcement on Sept 12. Release date on Sept 21.

http://gizmodo.com/5930041/report-apple-iphone-and-ipad-mini-announcement-will-be-september-12
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on July 30, 2012, 08:21:18 PM
Went to press with it...Sprint LTE will be live in Manhattan-Junction City by Labor Day.

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5ci31XQPk1qztwte.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Rams on August 09, 2012, 06:53:03 PM
Verizon 4G just kicked in at Lawrence! :dance:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 09, 2012, 07:13:18 PM
Verizon 4G just kicked in at Lawrence! :dance:

yeah, Topeka got it yesterday.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 09, 2012, 08:27:49 PM
Verizon 4G just kicked in at Lawrence! :dance:

yeah, Topeka got it yesterday.

kicking myself for not getting a 4g phone last time.

i just have till december though, and it's hello S3.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on August 09, 2012, 08:45:58 PM
I just got the new Android update and it sucks
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 09, 2012, 08:48:01 PM
I just got the new Android update and it sucks

yes, as soon as I figure out how to rollback, if possible, I am.   ICS blows.      They move the SEND button for email to the top, and make it tiny.    They make FAX numbers appear first in contacts.    WTF.    Who designed this crap?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on August 10, 2012, 11:33:13 PM
I just got the new Android update and it sucks

Yeah, my wi-fi no longer connects  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on August 11, 2012, 12:32:28 PM
my browser is slower, everything seems choppy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 11, 2012, 01:38:24 PM
Boy, this thread really took a turn into GPC land. :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: RickRampus on August 31, 2012, 09:44:25 AM
Getting a phone today.  Live in 4G area.  Is the siii still the one to get?   :dunno:

Not getting an iPhone, sorry just not my bag. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2012, 09:48:20 AM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 31, 2012, 09:52:47 AM
Getting a phone today.  Live in 4G area.  Is the siii still the one to get?   :dunno:

Not getting an iPhone, sorry just not my bag. 

I actually prefer the Evo LTE to the SIII. The metal body is much nicer than the plastic of the SIII. I also can't get over how blue/green the SIII screen is.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 31, 2012, 10:08:59 AM
Getting a phone today.  Live in 4G area.  Is the siii still the one to get?   :dunno:

Not getting an iPhone, sorry just not my bag. 

I actually prefer the Evo LTE to the SIII. The metal body is much nicer than the plastic of the SIII. I also can't get over how blue/green the SIII screen is.
I've got the SIII and I don't know what you are talking about blue/green screen, but I do know that you probably can't go wrong with either phone.  They are both really good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 31, 2012, 10:10:04 AM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?

aw dammit, I JUST threw out my old spare EVO battery last week.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 31, 2012, 10:11:29 AM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?

unless the phone is still within the original warranty period Sprint won't do anything.

You can buy a battery for like $5 off ebay though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-HTC-EVO-4G-SPRINT-RED-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-1500mAh-/271028654090?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1a91100a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-1800mAh-Lithium-ion-Battery-For-Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-/260814917707?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb9c7d04b
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 31, 2012, 10:14:35 AM
anyone know anywhere in Topeka to get front glass replaced on a Samsung phone?   Just the glass, not the LCD.   A friend broke hers, and while I could probably fix it for her, she's not THAT good of a friend.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 31, 2012, 10:15:18 AM
Getting a phone today.  Live in 4G area.  Is the siii still the one to get?   :dunno:

Not getting an iPhone, sorry just not my bag. 

I actually prefer the Evo LTE to the SIII. The metal body is much nicer than the plastic of the SIII. I also can't get over how blue/green the SIII screen is.
I've got the SIII and I don't know what you are talking about blue/green screen, but I do know that you probably can't go wrong with either phone.  They are both really good.

All of the Samsung Amoled screens have a very cool tint. You can only really see it if you have another phone next to it. But yeah, very similar phones. SIII has some cool little features the EVO doesn't have.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: RickRampus on August 31, 2012, 10:19:59 AM
Getting a phone today.  Live in 4G area.  Is the siii still the one to get?   :dunno:

Not getting an iPhone, sorry just not my bag. 

I actually prefer the Evo LTE to the SIII. The metal body is much nicer than the plastic of the SIII. I also can't get over how blue/green the SIII screen is.
I've got the SIII and I don't know what you are talking about blue/green screen, but I do know that you probably can't go wrong with either phone.  They are both really good.

All of the Samsung Amoled screens have a very cool tint. You can only really see it if you have another phone next to it. But yeah, very similar phones. SIII has some cool little features the EVO doesn't have.

like what, I'm curious
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2012, 10:29:56 AM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?

unless the phone is still within the original warranty period Sprint won't do anything.

You can buy a battery for like $5 off ebay though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-HTC-EVO-4G-SPRINT-RED-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-1500mAh-/271028654090?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1a91100a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-1800mAh-Lithium-ion-Battery-For-Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-/260814917707?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb9c7d04b

ya they're really cheap on ebay just do that
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2012, 10:33:28 AM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?

unless the phone is still within the original warranty period Sprint won't do anything.

You can buy a battery for like $5 off ebay though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-HTC-EVO-4G-SPRINT-RED-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-1500mAh-/271028654090?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1a91100a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-1800mAh-Lithium-ion-Battery-For-Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-/260814917707?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb9c7d04b

ya they're really cheap on ebay just do that

thanks mikey, maybe I won't ban you afterall
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 31, 2012, 10:37:13 AM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?

unless the phone is still within the original warranty period Sprint won't do anything.

You can buy a battery for like $5 off ebay though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-HTC-EVO-4G-SPRINT-RED-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-1500mAh-/271028654090?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1a91100a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-1800mAh-Lithium-ion-Battery-For-Sprint-HTC-EVO-4G-/260814917707?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb9c7d04b

ya they're really cheap on ebay just do that

thanks mikey, maybe I won't ban you afterall

ask if they can overnight it   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on August 31, 2012, 10:39:34 AM
You guys, keep talking about SIII and the HTC and the iPhone5 and its release dates. I know we've already beaten these topics to death, but god help me I love reading about new phones and gadgets.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 31, 2012, 10:40:23 AM
SIII is supposed to be getting jelly bean pretty soon.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2012, 10:41:31 AM
gooch has a big ass skinny phone with a pretty great screen.  no idea what it is. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2012, 10:42:29 AM
SIII is supposed to be getting jelly bean pretty soon.

there is nothing worse than cell phone operating system nerds
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 31, 2012, 10:43:02 AM
SIII is supposed to be getting jelly bean pretty soon.

there is nothing worse than cell phone operating system nerds
oscar Weber is worse.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on August 31, 2012, 10:53:01 AM
MOAR you guys MOAR MOAR MOAR!!

Should I replace my old EVO4g with an SIII now or is it worth the wait for iPhone? I'm ready for iPhone now but GD it, it could take months before you can actually get one right? I dont know, i just dont know. Please enlighten me with the latest.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on August 31, 2012, 11:05:44 AM
Windows Phone 8.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on August 31, 2012, 12:35:51 PM
mrs. dave's EVO battery lasts about 2 minutes of talk time with a full charge.  I'm trying to make her hold out for the new iphone.  does anyone have a spare evo battery that they want to loan me for a few weeks? alternatively, would sprint give us one if we complained in their faces?
Wait for the iPhone.

http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Standard-Battery-EVO-4G/dp/B003L2VERC

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 31, 2012, 12:37:33 PM
just dropped the latest harmonia rom on the ol' optimus V. It's like a new phone! :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on August 31, 2012, 12:37:37 PM
MOAR you guys MOAR MOAR MOAR!!

Should I replace my old EVO4g with an SIII now or is it worth the wait for iPhone? I'm ready for iPhone now but GD it, it could take months before you can actually get one right? I dont know, i just dont know. Please enlighten me with the latest.

Just wait. The new iPhone is being announce mid September and will be on sale the days following. If you buy right now you will be buying hardware a generation old for the same price you can get the new hardware in 3 weeks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 31, 2012, 11:09:44 PM
Protip- it's not like you need to camp out for phones like those hipsters do. They aren't going to run out or anything. It won't take months.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on September 02, 2012, 04:34:08 PM
gooch has a big ass skinny phone with a pretty great screen.  no idea what it is. 
The new Evo. Phone is great Sprint service though :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 02, 2012, 09:19:46 PM
Yeah, Sprint is great one day and horrible the next with me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 02, 2012, 11:34:23 PM
My EVO LTE blows, may return it for the GSiii .  BTW SD, when I had my EVO 4G the artery blew and I took it to the Sprint Store here and they gave me a new one.  Also I have a spare battery I'll give you on Saturday.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 03, 2012, 07:25:36 AM
Thanks for the offer MIR. Already have a $5 replacement on the way though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 03, 2012, 10:39:01 AM
My EVO LTE blows, may return it for the GSiii .  BTW SD, when I had my EVO 4G the artery blew and I took it to the Sprint Store here and they gave me a new one.  Also I have a spare battery I'll give you on Saturday.

Why does the EVO suck?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 03, 2012, 12:05:54 PM
my phone goes into locked mode when about half the battery is gone.

looks like this
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTGWJlIyQ4qizabhVkVz2JYRgCwEQv8mLI_QcuLIWP2Sf-bQ-q2&t=1)


what does this mean?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 03, 2012, 03:40:11 PM
my phone goes into locked mode when about half the battery is gone.

looks like this
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTGWJlIyQ4qizabhVkVz2JYRgCwEQv8mLI_QcuLIWP2Sf-bQ-q2&t=1)


what does this mean?

seems very windows-y
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 03, 2012, 09:39:27 PM
Android they are shipping me a new phone, said something went wrong with my last
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 04, 2012, 12:15:17 AM
That looks like an HTC phone to me.

There is nothing inherently wrong about that screen, but your phone shouldn't be booting into it randomly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 04, 2012, 05:25:38 AM
Everything was force closing and that screEn would pop up and I couldn't do
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 05, 2012, 12:47:34 AM
Thanks for the offer MIR. Already have a $5 replacement on the way though.

well I have 2 of them and the EVO LTE has an internal battery, so if anyone needs a battery lemmeknow
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Panjandrum on September 05, 2012, 01:01:12 AM
I have an S2, but I know a bunch of folks who have an S3.  Pretty slick phone.

It's hard to go to an iPhone when you've held something as light with screen as big as what's on an S2 or S3.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 05, 2012, 02:08:15 AM
I have an S2, but I know a bunch of folks who have an S3.  Pretty slick phone.

It's hard to go to an iPhone when you've held something as light with screen as big as what's on an S2 or S3.

Not sure if this is common knowledge on this board, but the new iPhone will definitely have a bigger screen. It looks like it will be 4" instead of 3.5". It's not as big as the S2 (4.3")or S3 (4.8"), but it's noticeably bigger.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 05, 2012, 08:35:46 AM
My EVO LTE blows, may return it for the GSiii .  BTW SD, when I had my EVO 4G the artery blew and I took it to the Sprint Store here and they gave me a new one.  Also I have a spare battery I'll give you on Saturday.

Why does the EVO suck?

It really shouldn't but mine has a litany of issues, like the network refusing to connect calls or texts at times when they should.  The touchscreen keyboard being complete crap and floating the word complete bar onto the keyboard itself so I can't type on it.  Taking literally hours to connect to some, not all, wi-fi networks.  The app associations don't work, my apps are crashing at an alarmingly high rate, and the syncing of contact accounts in my phone book is completely wrecked.  I had none of these issues with my EVO 4G.  Problem was at the end it was just old and slow, namely because the limitations of the small internal memory.  Also when I pick it up now I'm amazed on how heavy & thick it is compared to the phones of today, brickish if you will.  Oh and some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 05, 2012, 08:37:36 AM
some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

boss move
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 05, 2012, 08:42:13 AM
some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

boss move

Pretty much.

MIR, I re-received your message about Sunday breakfast on Monday night a little after 9.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 05, 2012, 09:23:29 AM
some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

boss move

Circle of EMAW.  I have a itchy right hand ready to pay it forward if you will.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 05, 2012, 09:31:17 AM
some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

boss move

Circle of EMAW.  I have a itchy right hand ready to pay it forward if you will.

 :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 05, 2012, 09:31:31 AM
some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

boss move

Circle of EMAW.  I have a itchy right hand ready to pay it forward if you will.

Bust up Mrs. Dave's right as the iphone5 comes out if that would help her get insurance credit or something towards it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 05, 2012, 11:44:02 AM

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Flash is dead on Android. The Chrome Browser never had support for it and Adobe just recently stopped making updates for All Android devices. Sorry.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 05, 2012, 02:23:48 PM
 :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 05, 2012, 03:34:53 PM
My EVO LTE blows, may return it for the GSiii .  BTW SD, when I had my EVO 4G the artery blew and I took it to the Sprint Store here and they gave me a new one.  Also I have a spare battery I'll give you on Saturday.

Why does the EVO suck?

It really shouldn't but mine has a litany of issues, like the network refusing to connect calls or texts at times when they should.  The touchscreen keyboard being complete crap and floating the word complete bar onto the keyboard itself so I can't type on it.  Taking literally hours to connect to some, not all, wi-fi networks.  The app associations don't work, my apps are crashing at an alarmingly high rate, and the syncing of contact accounts in my phone book is completely wrecked.  I had none of these issues with my EVO 4G.  Problem was at the end it was just old and slow, namely because the limitations of the small internal memory.  Also when I pick it up now I'm amazed on how heavy & thick it is compared to the phones of today, brickish if you will.  Oh and some bad person karate chopped it out of my hand, cracking the screen a million places.

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Thanks for the reply. I'd definitely at least get a new Evo. None of that is normal. I'm leaning towards picking up the Evo. The plasticy nature of the SIII just sucks. Hopefully this crap is just on your phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 05, 2012, 03:38:53 PM

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Flash is dead on Android. The Chrome Browser never had support for it and Adobe just recently stopped making updates for All Android devices. Sorry.

so flash is not available on android or iphone, yet every freaking website requires it pretty much?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 05, 2012, 03:51:48 PM

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Flash is dead on Android. The Chrome Browser never had support for it and Adobe just recently stopped making updates for All Android devices. Sorry.

so flash is not available on android or iphone, yet every freaking website requires it pretty much?
any decent site has stopped using it for the most part...it is going the way of the dodo.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 05, 2012, 04:12:56 PM

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Flash is dead on Android. The Chrome Browser never had support for it and Adobe just recently stopped making updates for All Android devices. Sorry.

so flash is not available on android or iphone, yet every freaking website requires it pretty much?
any decent site has stopped using it for the most part...it is going the way of the dodo.

LEARFIELD!!!!  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 05, 2012, 10:47:02 PM

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Flash is dead on Android. The Chrome Browser never had support for it and Adobe just recently stopped making updates for All Android devices. Sorry.

so flash is not available on android or iphone, yet every freaking website requires it pretty much?
Yes, most sites use flash for streaming video. While HTML5 is available, It's not widely adopted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 06, 2012, 06:36:20 PM

Sidebar, if someone could explain to me how to get the flash plugin to work on the Chrome browser, I'd be eternally grateful.

Flash is dead on Android. The Chrome Browser never had support for it and Adobe just recently stopped making updates for All Android devices. Sorry.

flash still works on jelly bean.  you just have to kind of haxor it and it wont work with chrome.

you have to download a haxored version of flash an install it, and then get another browser that allows flash (i use xscope browser or something like that).  get the app "flashify" and you can just use chrome normally and then when you need to use a site with flash, you just click the share button, click flashify and it will open the site in the other browser.

google it and it's explained much better than i did, but it's possible, i use it on my nexus7 and can watch amazon instant, etc with it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 11, 2012, 02:44:31 PM
SGIII $99 @ amazon
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/11/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-drops-to-99-on-amazon-for-a-very-limited/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 12, 2012, 12:41:42 PM
iPhone 5

http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3316830/iphone-5-release-date-specs-features-price-announcement
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 12, 2012, 12:47:09 PM
 :surprised:

(http://d35lb3dl296zwu.cloudfront.net/uploads/photo/image/8234/iPhone5_0432.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 12:48:30 PM
I feel like my 4s is a piece of crap now you guys.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 12, 2012, 12:59:05 PM
Meh.
I feel like my 4s is a piece of crap now you guys.

It is, but the iphone 5 isn't any better.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on September 12, 2012, 02:00:30 PM
Meh.
I feel like my 4s is a piece of crap now you guys.

It is, but the iphone 5 isn't any better.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2012, 02:59:34 PM
:surprised:

(http://d35lb3dl296zwu.cloudfront.net/uploads/photo/image/8234/iPhone5_0432.jpg)

what am i looking at.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 11:14:24 AM
iphone5 being delivered to the dave household next friday
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2012, 12:01:09 PM
Just found out you can't be on a voice call and simultaneously look up stuff on the interwebs  on the new iPhone (on Sprint that is).  This is pretty close to a deal breaker, considering I am used to doing that already with my freaking 2 year old EVO. Somebody talk me down off the ledge.  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 14, 2012, 12:32:59 PM
Just found out you can't be on a voice call and simultaneously look up stuff on the interwebs  on the new iPhone (on Sprint that is).  This is pretty close to a deal breaker, considering I am used to doing that already with my freaking 2 year old EVO. Somebody talk me down off the ledge.  :frown:

Almost all CDMA (Sprint and Verizon) phones are like this. If you are on 4G or wifi, you can still use talk and data. I went with the EVO LTE because it has the tech to use 3G and voice at the same time. I'm not sure of any other phone like that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 14, 2012, 12:34:55 PM
This is called "SVDO" apparently.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 14, 2012, 12:59:22 PM
iphone5 being delivered to the dave household next friday

Have any trouble pre-ordering? The Sprint website was locked up so I ordered from Apple directly. Hope it gets here on time  :crossfingers:

Does anyone know if you'll be able to turn 4g on and off on the Iphone5 like you can with the EVO? I never have 4g turned on with the EVO because the service is such crap. Ironically I can see Sprint's world head quarters out my office window but can't get 4g service.  :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 01:04:01 PM
no, ordered direct from sprint
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ChiComCat on September 14, 2012, 01:04:43 PM
no, ordered direct from sprint

I ordered from sprint too, apple site was giving me crap
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 01:05:47 PM
getting $52 for mrs. dave's EVO as well  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2012, 01:07:32 PM
getting $52 for mrs. dave's EVO as well  :thumbs:

deets on how this was accomplished in the least pain-in-the-you-know-where way possible P & TY
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 14, 2012, 01:08:55 PM
ordered mine through apple - sprint's site was laughably overwhelmed at launch
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 01:16:56 PM
getting $52 for mrs. dave's EVO as well  :thumbs:

deets on how this was accomplished in the least pain-in-the-you-know-where way possible P & TY

go to sprint website. hit the thing to upgrade your phone. it will ask you if you want to sell them your current phone. it will make you an offer for it ($52 for an EVO).  pay for the upgraded phone to be delivered to your house.  they email you a shipping label so you can mail them your EVO when your new phone gets there.  they credit your account.  It was easy as crap.  very simple transaction.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 14, 2012, 01:20:30 PM
 :users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 01:22:31 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 14, 2012, 01:27:11 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 01:28:01 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:

nope, way worse. probably not even on par with the 3Gs actually. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 14, 2012, 01:38:54 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:

How do you know a phone that hasn't come out yet is better than another phone that hasn't come out yet? Anyways I thought they discontinued Chevrolet Luminas, what makes it better than the Iphone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2012, 01:40:25 PM
OT: how the crap do you only have 60 posts, John Currie is Weird/Gross ?? You have to be #1 in the Famousness per Post meter
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 14, 2012, 01:53:56 PM
OT: how the crap do you only have 60 posts, John Currie is Weird/Gross ?? You have to be #1 in the Famousness per Post meter

OT: I went to grad school in Kentucky and all my posts were vacated  :dunno:

You are a great poster Mocat. :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 02:05:56 PM
hemmy--> (http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17z3rcc7qobmhjpg/xlarge.jpg) <---sd
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2012, 02:07:54 PM
jesus hemmy may not be up on "cell phones" but he sure as crap was ahead of the curve on tanks, my heavens
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 02:09:17 PM
jesus hemmy may not be up on "cell phones" but he sure as crap was ahead of the curve on tanks, my heavens

yes, he's in very good shape
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2012, 02:12:45 PM
Ordered mine from Apple site at 6am and have to wait 2 weeks. The nerds got up real early this time. Oh wells.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 02:14:09 PM
Ordered mine from Apple site at 6am and have to wait 2 weeks. The nerds got up real early this time. Oh wells.

I didn't order mine from sprint until about 10AM this morning and it'll be here friday.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2012, 02:20:47 PM
i'm sticking with my 4s for now, i really do like the smallness of it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 02:24:35 PM
i'm sticking with my 4s for now, i really do like the smallness of it

me too. the new one is actually mrs. dave's.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2012, 02:38:54 PM
Ordered mine from Apple site at 6am and have to wait 2 weeks. The nerds got up real early this time. Oh wells.

I didn't order mine from sprint until about 10AM this morning and it'll be here friday.

Yeah but, then you have to use Sprint. Jk, I am sure they are just as good/terrible as AT&T.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2012, 02:40:01 PM
Ordered mine from Apple site at 6am and have to wait 2 weeks. The nerds got up real early this time. Oh wells.

I didn't order mine from sprint until about 10AM this morning and it'll be here friday.

Yeah but, then you have to use Sprint. Jk, I am sure they are just as good/terrible as AT&T.

Better plans than ATT but you cant fracking talk and data at the same time on Sprint, unlike ATT.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 02:40:47 PM
Ordered mine from Apple site at 6am and have to wait 2 weeks. The nerds got up real early this time. Oh wells.

I didn't order mine from sprint until about 10AM this morning and it'll be here friday.

Yeah but, then you have to use Sprint. Jk, I am sure they are just as good/terrible as AT&T.

wife and I are on a 2 year contract cycle where we each renew a year apart. they've got their hooks in us deep. the plan is always to keep the new phone for 3 years and then reevaluate but two years rolls around and I'm all "eff this, upgrade!"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 14, 2012, 02:41:51 PM
I just ordered two, and they will be here next Friday.  The whole process took like 5 minutes in between work and bbsing.  If they do arrive next Friday, I will say Sprint really rough ridin' nailed this one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 02:43:34 PM
I just ordered two, and they will be here next Friday.  The whole process took like 5 minutes in between work and bbsing.  If they do arrive next Friday, I will say Sprint really rough ridin' nailed this one.

yeah, I was shocked how easy it was.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 14, 2012, 02:44:21 PM
I just ordered two, and they will be here next Friday.  The whole process took like 5 minutes in between work and bbsing.  If they do arrive next Friday, I will say Sprint really rough ridin' nailed this one.

the question is if Samsung and HTC can file their patent infringement lawsuit and injunction fast enough.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2012, 02:46:21 PM
Ordered mine from Apple site at 6am and have to wait 2 weeks. The nerds got up real early this time. Oh wells.

I didn't order mine from sprint until about 10AM this morning and it'll be here friday.

Yeah but, then you have to use Sprint. Jk, I am sure they are just as good/terrible as AT&T.

Better plans than ATT but you cant fracking talk and data at the same time on Sprint, unlike ATT.

I am still rocking unlimited data on a grandfathered family plan. Still pretty good deal, way faster 3G, and while you losers have to hang up on your moms to surf, I'll be chatting away watching cat YouTube videos like a boss.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2012, 02:47:00 PM
I just ordered two, and they will be here next Friday.  The whole process took like 5 minutes in between work and bbsing.  If they do arrive next Friday, I will say Sprint really rough ridin' nailed this one.

the question is if Samsung and HTC can file their patent infringement lawsuit and injunction fast enough.

it won't matter.  apple has +400 4G LTE patents, of the ~3,000 of them.  samsung has 800.  this is just posturing on samsung's part.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 14, 2012, 03:04:47 PM

Better plans than ATT but you cant fracking talk and data at the same time on Sprint, unlike ATT.
I can talk and data at the same time on my s3, and my kit_mit_bro can on his evo4glte.
I'm sure the 5 will be able to do it.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2012, 03:12:08 PM
How does the Sprint International data plan work?  I don't want voice or text, just data. can I shut off the other two so I'm not receiving any texts?
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2012, 03:15:06 PM

Better plans than ATT but you cant fracking talk and data at the same time on Sprint, unlike ATT.
I can talk and data at the same time on my s3, and my kit_mit_bro can on his evo4glte.
I'm sure the 5 will be able to do it.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

I can on my old EVO 4G too. What I am telling you is, you will NOT be able to on your Sprint iPhone5.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57512635-37/verizon-sprint-iphone-5-cant-do-voice-plus-data-on-4g-lte/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57512635-37/verizon-sprint-iphone-5-cant-do-voice-plus-data-on-4g-lte/)
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 14, 2012, 03:49:40 PM

Better plans than ATT but you cant fracking talk and data at the same time on Sprint, unlike ATT.
I can talk and data at the same time on my s3, and my kit_mit_bro can on his evo4glte.
I'm sure the 5 will be able to do it.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

I can on my old EVO 4G too. What I am telling you is, you will NOT be able to on your Sprint iPhone5.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57512635-37/verizon-sprint-iphone-5-cant-do-voice-plus-data-on-4g-lte/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57512635-37/verizon-sprint-iphone-5-cant-do-voice-plus-data-on-4g-lte/)
Oh, well, sucks to be those guys. I think I've used it once when not on Wi-Fi, and that was just too see if I could.  I think I'll stick with android phones and get the iPad mini.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 16, 2012, 12:28:21 AM
How does the Sprint International data plan work?  I don't want voice or text, just data. can I shut off the other two so I'm not receiving any texts?

Sprint most likely has an agreement with international carriers to let you use their network. I haven't looked it up, but I doubt you can turn off voice and texts.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 16, 2012, 12:29:29 AM
I'm somewhat excited for the Lumia 920. On paper it looks like a good phone, and I'm curious if Windows Phone 8 has grown up yet or not.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slobber on September 17, 2012, 12:43:18 PM
How does the Sprint International data plan work?  I don't want voice or text, just data. can I shut off the other two so I'm not receiving any texts?
I honestly do not know, but I went with AT&T because my company said I wouldn't want Sprint for international travel. Either way, it is no big deal. You can always buy a phone and a plan when you get there for like $150 bucks. I know others that have done that. They have Orange stores on every corner.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2012, 01:18:06 PM
How does the Sprint International data plan work?  I don't want voice or text, just data. can I shut off the other two so I'm not receiving any texts?

you can't do that.  a good option would be to just buy a sim card in london at a phone store and have them put it  in for you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2012, 01:19:01 PM
you can do that with an iphone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 17, 2012, 01:20:54 PM
you can do that with an iphone?

you can do that with any compatible phone with a sim card.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2012, 01:24:00 PM
you can do that with an iphone?

ya.  they have to do it for you.  iphone 4s uses micro sim and requires a special tool.  should only take a 15 minute stop in a phone shop over there as opposed to using the sprint international data plan b/c it's very expensive.  flip side is that you will have a new number so if anyone tries to dial your us #, it won't go through.  flip side is then you just switch back to your old sim card when you come back.  flip side is that's kind of a PITA.  flip side is you save a lot of money.  best flip side is to just use free wifi from coffee shops etc and not screw with international data b/c too $$.  flip side is that you'll be way more elite than jokers who do the sim switch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slobber on September 17, 2012, 01:34:50 PM
you can do that with an iphone?
Forget my other answer, missed the "only want data" part.
Most of the iphones here in the US have the sim card all locked up. There is no way to remove it. Who is your carrier on your ipad? I buy a $30 international plan from AT&T for my ipad each time I go. It is good for a month.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2012, 01:36:14 PM
you can do that with an iphone?
Forget my other answer, missed the "only want data" part.
Most of the iphones here in the US have the sim card all locked up. There is no way to remove it. Who is your carrier on your ipad? I buy a $30 international plan from AT&T for my ipad each time I go. It is good for a month.

don't be a complete idiot.  this issue has been addressed by someone who actually knows what they're talking about.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 17, 2012, 01:38:13 PM
i will give dobbs the benefit of the doubt and just chalk this up to "this is part of his shtick"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: PowercatPat on September 17, 2012, 01:52:48 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:

Why do you hate Apple so much?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 17, 2012, 01:58:16 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:

Why do you hate Apple so much?

the specs are just as good, if not better in some areas. But will the overall experience be better than Apple? doubt it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slobber on September 17, 2012, 01:58:35 PM
i will give dobbs the benefit of the doubt and just chalk this up to "this is part of his shtick"

Was not a shtick, so I guess I am a complete idiot.

I can tell you that you may struggle to find a 'phone shop' that is willing to open up your phone and replace the SIM card. But I am sure that clams knows what he is talking about, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2012, 02:00:44 PM
dobber, what's the London/Paris free wifi situation like?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slobber on September 17, 2012, 02:12:20 PM
I am not the best person to ask. My travel is almost all business while I am there. So I am just at our offices or at the hotel when I am using the internet.

From what I know, Paris is pretty good for wifi and London is not as good as Paris. Again, that is based on limited personal experience. Maybe someone else has taken some holidays to EU and can answer that question far better than me.

Sorry I can't be of more help. You know nothing would please me more than to be able to offer elite advice with regards to EU travel.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2012, 02:12:58 PM
http://www.wififreespot.com/europe.html


oh man dobs only kidding here bros, everyone is bros in the cell phone insider thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: slobber on September 17, 2012, 02:24:46 PM
http://www.wififreespot.com/europe.html


oh man dobs only kidding here bros, everyone is bros in the cell phone insider thread
Welp, there you go. I didn't claim to know too much but answered based on my experiences. I figured someone would have much better info than me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 17, 2012, 11:41:28 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:

Why do you hate Apple so much?

the specs are just as good, if not better in some areas. But will the overall experience be better than Apple? doubt it.

Yes, because iOS is not a good experience.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 17, 2012, 11:45:41 PM
:users: <-- hemmy waiting on the Lumia 920 launch.

well, that makes one of you in the entire world

Its a better phone than the iphone 5 :dunno:

Why do you hate Apple so much?

the specs are just as good, if not better in some areas. But will the overall experience be better than Apple? doubt it.

Yes, because iOS is not a good experience.

i can't stand when i use someone's ipad and have to deal with that crap apple interface.  i really don't understand how people don't #burnitdown.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 06:35:19 AM
how many iOS devices have you owned hemmy?
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: felix rex on September 18, 2012, 06:59:38 AM
you can do that with an iphone?

ya.  they have to do it for you.  iphone 4s uses micro sim and requires a special tool.  should only take a 15 minute stop in a phone shop over there as opposed to using the sprint international data plan b/c it's very expensive.  flip side is that you will have a new number so if anyone tries to dial your us #, it won't go through.  flip side is then you just switch back to your old sim card when you come back.  flip side is that's kind of a PITA.

Confirmed convenient advice from clams here.  Also, who the eff calls instead of emailing? Glad to have those troglodytes blocked (<--flip side).
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: felix rex on September 18, 2012, 07:02:07 AM
Also, sim card pops in the side of 4s. No worries about opening it up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 07:02:47 AM
Also, sim card pops in the side of 4s. No worries about opening it up.

I think it depends on carrier
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: felix rex on September 18, 2012, 07:06:11 AM
Well, super elite industry trendsetter vodaphone pops in the side (via handy iTool that you will want to keep track of).

Did not consider phones have multiple sim card slots. Seems odd.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 07:11:31 AM
Well, super elite industry trendsetter vodaphone pops in the side (via handy iTool that you will want to keep track of).

Did not consider phones have multiple sim card slots. Seems odd.

well, there's a good chance I don't know wtf I'm talking about here.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2012, 09:17:08 AM
Well, super elite industry trendsetter vodaphone pops in the side (via handy iTool that you will want to keep track of).

Did not consider phones have multiple sim card slots. Seems odd.

well, there's a good chance I don't know wtf I'm talking about here.

confirmed that you don't know what you're talking about.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2012, 01:53:11 PM
check the Tep Wireless option, i like it.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/iphonetrip-sim-rental-review-best-staying-connected-overseas-smartphone/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 02:02:27 PM
check the Tep Wireless option, i like it.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/iphonetrip-sim-rental-review-best-staying-connected-overseas-smartphone/

Yes, I will be doing this thing with my iphone. less than $200 for 2 weeks of unlimited data and voice in Europe, very nice. thanks clams.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2012, 02:05:24 PM
pretty timely article imo!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 02:08:02 PM
pretty timely article imo!

yes, very timely. are you able to walk me through the process of loading this SOB into my phone?  went through the buy it process and it says I have to promise not to put it in my locked Apple device.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 18, 2012, 02:15:19 PM
how many iOS devices have you owned hemmy?

I borrowed an ipod touch traveling to Arizona.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 18, 2012, 03:07:40 PM
an alternative to getting an international plan is to use an app such as Groovelite IP and use wifi for VOIP calls.   This is what we will do in Puerto Vallarta in December.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 03:09:46 PM
an alternative to getting an international plan is to use an app such as Groovelite IP and use wifi for VOIP calls.   This is what we will do in Puerto Vallarta in December.

the last thing I want to do is talk on the phone. don't want to text either.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2012, 03:46:16 PM
pretty timely article imo!

yes, very timely. are you able to walk me through the process of loading this SOB into my phone?  went through the buy it process and it says I have to promise not to put it in my locked Apple device.

what are you talking about?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 05:32:42 PM
pretty timely article imo!

yes, very timely. are you able to walk me through the process of loading this SOB into my phone?  went through the buy it process and it says I have to promise not to put it in my locked Apple device.

what are you talking about?

when I get that sim card delivered how do I put it in my phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 18, 2012, 05:37:11 PM
Does it come with a SIM card removal tool?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 05:59:16 PM
Does it come with a SIM card removal tool?

no, they don't even mention how to do it. I went through the order process to the pay part and nothing. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 18, 2012, 06:01:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWFC__qW-bc
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 06:05:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWFC__qW-bc

mines a 4s but I saw the link from that video. thanks saul. seems easy.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 06:07:55 PM
Is my iphone 4s a "locked" device?  it gives me warnings saying that:

Quote
I undestand that the selected plan will not work with my locked device.
I will rent unlocked device or find other soultion to use with the rented SIM.

if I'm still on contract it will be locked, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on September 18, 2012, 06:19:34 PM
uh, yeah, locked
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 18, 2012, 07:10:14 PM
how much does a burner cost
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2012, 07:17:40 PM
Is my iphone 4s a "locked" device?  it gives me warnings saying that:

Quote
I undestand that the selected plan will not work with my locked device.
I will rent unlocked device or find other soultion to use with the rented SIM.

if I'm still on contract it will be locked, right?

I was talking about the Tep Wireless product, not the other sim card thing.  I thought you just wanted data. 
Sprint will unlock your phone if you tell them you're going international, if you want to go the Sim card route.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2012, 07:52:54 PM
Is my iphone 4s a "locked" device?  it gives me warnings saying that:

Quote
I undestand that the selected plan will not work with my locked device.
I will rent unlocked device or find other soultion to use with the rented SIM.

if I'm still on contract it will be locked, right?

I was talking about the Tep Wireless product, not the other sim card thing.  I thought you just wanted data. 
Sprint will unlock your phone if you tell them you're going international, if you want to go the Sim card route.

Yeah, it was roughly the same price but I figured it would be one less thing I'm lugging around in my pocket all day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 19, 2012, 08:38:11 AM
it's just a bit more complicated to go the sim card route but if that's what you want to do, you'll need to go to the sprint store and ask them to unlock it.  then you can order the iphonetrip sim.  just tell them you're going to europe.

the Tep Wireless hotspot is easier to deal with.

also i liked the protip in the article about downloading the google map of london to your phone ahead of time so you aren't using your data connection when you're using the map.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 09:14:09 AM
also i liked the protip in the article about downloading the google map of london to your phone ahead of time so you aren't using your data connection when you're using the map.

yes, good protip
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 19, 2012, 09:38:11 AM
also i liked the protip in the article about downloading the google map of london to your phone ahead of time so you aren't using your data connection when you're using the map.

yes, good protip

wish i had this protip when i went to montreal for a daytrip last month
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2012, 05:54:34 PM
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/ios-6-maps-problems/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 07:24:41 AM
it's just a bit more complicated to go the sim card route but if that's what you want to do, you'll need to go to the sprint store and ask them to unlock it.  then you can order the iphonetrip sim.  just tell them you're going to europe.

the Tep Wireless hotspot is easier to deal with.

also i liked the protip in the article about downloading the google map of london to your phone ahead of time so you aren't using your data connection when you're using the map.

I don't know, that Tep thing, on top of having to carry it around, has to be mailed back once you're done with it. the other thing they send you a SIM and you just throw it away when you are done. seems pretty pud outside of getting the phone unlocked.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 21, 2012, 09:32:36 AM
I just ordered two, and they will be here next Friday.  The whole process took like 5 minutes in between work and bbsing.  If they do arrive next Friday, I will say Sprint really rough ridin' nailed this one.

Wow!  Sprint totally rough ridin' gold medal nailed the rough ridin' landing on this one.  Phones arrived this morning!

 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 09:50:03 AM
who delivered it? I didn't even check to see how it was being shipped. I wonder if this thing is going to be sitting under my door mat all day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 21, 2012, 09:55:23 AM
Mine were delivered UPS.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2012, 10:01:21 AM
So can you not streetview with ios6? And if you use safari you still can't streetview because no flash? I understand you can probably get around it with some app somewhere, but, woof.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 10:09:04 AM
I've never used street view on a phone so I don't know
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on September 21, 2012, 11:23:23 AM
It's inside of MC's link, but this tumblr (http://theamazingios6maps.tumblr.com/) is worth being linked to directly.

Android's app map is something that I use all of the time, and was already way ahead of what could be found in ios.  And this is a huge step back. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 21, 2012, 11:29:48 AM
The turn by turn on IOS6 maps is nice. I'm not surprised they made a few mistakes in coming up with their own maps program OF THE WORLD. No doubt Google is the bitb of maps right now, but they've been doing it for a long time. When theirs was new, it had errors too. It just wasn't on millions of smart phones at the time.

I'm just disappointed I can't upgrade until December. I called Verizon and they said they could probably push up the date 30 days, but not 3 months. And I don't love iPhone enough to pay full price.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on September 21, 2012, 11:40:20 AM
The turn by turn on IOS6 maps is nice. I'm not surprised they made a few mistakes in coming up with their own maps program OF THE WORLD. No doubt Google is the bitb of maps right now, but they've been doing it for a long time. When theirs was new, it had errors too. It just wasn't on millions of smart phones at the time.

That's kind of the point.  Many of those millions of people have become reliant on having accurate map data in their pockets all the time.  Those with iPhones had it/have it right now.  Apple is now "upgrading" those people to a product that is demonstrably much worse than what they previously had. 

Yes mapping the whole world is a difficult problem.  Google has thrown tremendous resources at that problem for a long time.  The only reason that Apple can get in the game is they have giant piles of money, but even with that, it is going to take them years to get to a place where their customers have the same functionality that they had last week.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 21, 2012, 11:44:00 AM
The turn by turn on IOS6 maps is nice. I'm not surprised they made a few mistakes in coming up with their own maps program OF THE WORLD. No doubt Google is the bitb of maps right now, but they've been doing it for a long time. When theirs was new, it had errors too. It just wasn't on millions of smart phones at the time.

That's kind of the point.  Many of those millions of people have become reliant on having accurate map data in their pockets all the time.  Those with iPhones had it/have it right now.  Apple is now "upgrading" those people to a product that is demonstrably much worse than what they previously had. 

Yes mapping the whole world is a difficult problem.  Google has thrown tremendous resources at that problem for a long time.  The only reason that Apple can get in the game is they have giant piles of money, but even with that, it is going to take them years to get to a place where their customers have the same functionality that they had last week.

Fair points.

I'm sure Google will have their own IOS app soon enough.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on September 21, 2012, 11:51:52 AM
The turn by turn on IOS6 maps is nice. I'm not surprised they made a few mistakes in coming up with their own maps program OF THE WORLD. No doubt Google is the bitb of maps right now, but they've been doing it for a long time. When theirs was new, it had errors too. It just wasn't on millions of smart phones at the time.

That's kind of the point.  Many of those millions of people have become reliant on having accurate map data in their pockets all the time.  Those with iPhones had it/have it right now.  Apple is now "upgrading" those people to a product that is demonstrably much worse than what they previously had. 

Yes mapping the whole world is a difficult problem.  Google has thrown tremendous resources at that problem for a long time.  The only reason that Apple can get in the game is they have giant piles of money, but even with that, it is going to take them years to get to a place where their customers have the same functionality that they had last week.

Fair points.

I'm sure Google will have their own IOS app soon enough.

It's a possibility, but no one is sure exactly why Google got kicked out of the maps app to start with.  Google may have decided that they want to keep Maps as an advantage for Android.  Or perhaps Apple will decide not to allow an app that duplicates core functionality (something that they have backed off of, but have done in the past).  Even if Google does make one, you won't be able to make it your default maps app, so clicking on an address in your contacts, Safari, or an app like Yelp will still pull up the Apple Maps app.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 21, 2012, 11:56:33 AM
It's a possibility, but no one is sure exactly why Google got kicked out of the maps app to start with.  Google may have decided that they want to keep Maps as an advantage for Android.  Or perhaps Apple will decide not to allow an app that duplicates core functionality (something that they have backed off of, but have done in the past).  Even if Google does make one, you won't be able to make it your default maps app, so clicking on an address in your contacts, Safari, or an app like Yelp will still pull up the Apple Maps app.

I think Google will cave on this one.

Just having a decent turn by turn navigation option makes the new one better for my uses anyway. I didn't like the google maps on the iphone before for that reason alone, and used another navigation app anyway.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on September 21, 2012, 12:03:22 PM
It's a possibility, but no one is sure exactly why Google got kicked out of the maps app to start with.  Google may have decided that they want to keep Maps as an advantage for Android.  Or perhaps Apple will decide not to allow an app that duplicates core functionality (something that they have backed off of, but have done in the past).  Even if Google does make one, you won't be able to make it your default maps app, so clicking on an address in your contacts, Safari, or an app like Yelp will still pull up the Apple Maps app.

I think Google will cave on this one.

Just having a decent turn by turn navigation option makes the new one better for my uses anyway. I didn't like the google maps on the iphone before for that reason alone, and used another navigation app anyway.

A Google map app might be a sign of Apple having caved, and not vice versa.  We'll never know, and frankly I don't care.

And the current app won't be a better option if those directions take you to the wrong place, or if the address you are looking for simply does not exist.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 12:06:47 PM
google already said they are going to have a map app for iOS
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2012, 12:08:14 PM
tomorrow i'm going to walk into a sprint store and play around with iphone5 and evo 4g lte and make a decision  :ohno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SleepFighter on September 21, 2012, 02:10:14 PM
google already said they are going to have a map app for iOS

I think it likely there will be one.  There are all kinds of rumors about when it will be out.  What there isn't, is an official statement from Google or Apple one way or the other, nor is there a time line.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 02:12:05 PM
google already said they are going to have a map app for iOS

I think it likely there will be one.  There are all kinds of rumors about when it will be out.  What there isn't, is an official statement from Google or Apple one way or the other, nor is there a time line.

sounds like "before xmas"

http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/20/crap-maps/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 21, 2012, 02:28:07 PM
It's 2:23pm on release day and some of the rendering and location issues are already being fixed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 02:29:26 PM
It's 2:23pm on release day and some of the rendering and location issues are already being fixed.

I upgraded my 4s yesterday and the main thing I hate is the search. it doesn't find crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 21, 2012, 02:31:17 PM
It's 2:23pm on release day and some of the rendering and location issues are already being fixed.

I upgraded my 4s yesterday and the main thing I hate is the search. it doesn't find crap.

Well, that sucks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 21, 2012, 02:36:18 PM
It's 2:23pm on release day and some of the rendering and location issues are already being fixed.

I upgraded my 4s yesterday and the main thing I hate is the search. it doesn't find crap.

For most people in the US I think this will be the biggest issue. They'll likely fix a lot of the glitches pretty quick, but the information they lost that google has spent years connecting to will take time to replicate in the IOS system.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on September 21, 2012, 02:38:28 PM
sweet that turn by turn is included now though
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 10:12:23 PM
on the front poarch under the mat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: O-town Kat on September 21, 2012, 10:40:50 PM
Sprint mail order is nails and the device credit program is pretty great too.  Love seeing those UPS boxes from louisville, KY on the porch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 10:44:21 PM
sprint is coming off as BITB right now on the iphone5
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 22, 2012, 12:50:31 AM
Hemmy, what do you think of HTC's new Window's Phone 8x? (dumber name than the iPhone 5)

Personally, I still think the Lumia 920 looks like a better phone, but I'm curious what you think.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on September 26, 2012, 02:40:22 PM
I think I might upgrade my wife from her EVO 4G to an iPhone.  I upgraded to the EVO 3D after I had gone through 5 EVO 4G's in a year. It was cheap and had the dual core processor, blah, blah, blah.  I hate that damn phone and wish that I would've waited for something else. My question is this. Should I keep my 3D or switch back to her 4G until I can upgrade. I liked the feel of my 4G and I hate the feel of the 3D. Is it really a better phone than the old 4G?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 26, 2012, 02:58:20 PM
the 3d is a bigger piece of crap than the 4g
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on September 26, 2012, 03:39:13 PM
So you're saying that I should take her 4g until I can upgrade and sell back my 3d?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 26, 2012, 03:42:15 PM
i would.   the 3d is a massive POS.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on September 26, 2012, 10:02:42 PM
Just do what you want. the 4G is old, but was a good phone. The 3D was never good to begin with.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on September 27, 2012, 08:54:43 PM
Just do what you want. the 4G is old, but was a good phone. The 3D was never good to begin with.

I had 5 4g's in a year. FIVE!!! Problem after problem with that damn phone. The 3d hasn't given me any problems at all, I just don't like it.  I upgraded to it because I was sick of getting replacement phones that were just a jacked up as the one I turned in and I was being cheap.  I should have waited for a better phone but oh well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on October 03, 2012, 02:25:45 AM
iphone5 = emaw?
http://gizmodo.com/5947972/apple-acknowledges-iphone-5-camera-problem-says-youre-holding-it-wrong
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 03, 2012, 11:57:20 AM
I absolutely hate . . . HATE spending money on these phones.

But I must get a new one. 

I can get an Iphone 4 8G for Free or a 4S 16G for $49.

I can get an Iphone 5 16G for $199. 

I can get a Motorola Photon Q 4G for $199 (Never liked the Motorola Phones, but I love their radios). 

I can get a Samsung Galaxy S III 8 G for $199.   

I'm really leaning towards the Iphone 4, because while the 5 has a bigger screen, blah, blah.   It's not like it's a huge paradigm shift IMO.

Would like to wait and see what the Windows 8 phones are going to be like, but I don't think I can wait that long.   I hate my current phone.



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 03, 2012, 12:00:12 PM
Get the iPhone 5. It has a bigger screen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 03, 2012, 12:12:01 PM
Get the iPhone 5. It has a bigger screen.

meh
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on October 03, 2012, 12:16:13 PM
eyesight declines as we get older.. get the 5
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 03, 2012, 12:24:47 PM
5 is also on 4G, may make a difference. :dunno:

Speaking of iPhone 5, I've called Verizon a couple of times to try to move up my renewal eligibility date from Dec 28th. Every rep says different things; I've heard that maybe they could move it up a week, maybe 30 days, and maybe call back at the end of this month when Verizon customers that ordered an iPhone 5 get theirs (Oct 26th). I know Sprint is different, but is it standard to get this many different answers from customer service? (clams?)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 03, 2012, 12:38:24 PM
5 is also on 4G, may make a difference. :dunno:

Speaking of iPhone 5, I've called Verizon a couple of times to try to move up my renewal eligibility date from Dec 28th. Every rep says different things; I've heard that maybe they could move it up a week, maybe 30 days, and maybe call back at the end of this month when Verizon customers that ordered an iPhone 5 get theirs (Oct 26th). I know Sprint is different, but is it standard to get this many different answers from customer service? (clams?)

most definitely common- and there are 2 reasons. 

the first reason is that there is no hard & fast upgrade rule.  the answer varies according to each customer's value to verizon which verizon has already calculated.  they'll bend over backwards to keep high value customers happy.

the second reason is that the rep you're talking to is poorly trained and most likely doesn't know how to handle the situation- since because of what i explained as the first reason, every situation is handled differently.

i would bet that if you went in on Dec 1st and asked to upgrade, there's a 95% chance they would do it without hesitation.  if that's what you want to do.  sprint allows you to buy back months of your upgrade eligibility- meaning if you're not due until January, you can upgrade - but with less of a credit applied to the cost of the new handset, so instead of getting $600-$400 credit and paying $200, you might only get a $350 credit and pay $250 for the handset.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 03, 2012, 12:52:28 PM
most definitely common- and there are 2 reasons. 

the first reason is that there is no hard & fast upgrade rule.  the answer varies according to each customer's value to verizon which verizon has already calculated.  they'll bend over backwards to keep high value customers happy.

the second reason is that the rep you're talking to is poorly trained and most likely doesn't know how to handle the situation- since because of what i explained as the first reason, every situation is handled differently.

i would bet that if you went in on Dec 1st and asked to upgrade, there's a 95% chance they would do it without hesitation.  if that's what you want to do.  sprint allows you to buy back months of your upgrade eligibility- meaning if you're not due until January, you can upgrade - but with less of a credit applied to the cost of the new handset, so instead of getting $600-$400 credit and paying $200, you might only get a $350 credit and pay $250 for the handset.

Thanks, that's what I thought. I'm just planning to call every now and then and some time I'll get the right rep. If I have to wait, I can live with it, plus after the iPhone 5 buzz blows over they'll probably be more willing to work with me too. Verizon doesn't have the buy back eligibility program like Sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 03, 2012, 12:58:24 PM
at this time, i don't have any desire to upgrade my 4s, i like the size and weight and feel of it.
iphone 5 feels weird in my hand and i don't have a need (right now) for LTE on my handset.  tapatalk works great for browsing the forums and other than that, i only use data briefly to check things like flight times or phone numbers, etc.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 03, 2012, 01:12:45 PM
4G and the size is significant enough for me, plus I plan to upgrade my wife to my 4s.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on October 03, 2012, 02:07:26 PM
Probably already covered, but I couldn't find it.  How's the LTE (Sprint specifically) in Manhattan?  Like does it get flooded to where I can't send text message during a game?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 04, 2012, 12:24:36 AM
Probably already covered, but I couldn't find it.  How's the LTE (Sprint specifically) in Manhattan?  Like does it get flooded to where I can't send text message during a game?

I don't know about texts, but I know for sure you wont be able to make calls over LTE. So you will have the same problem as everyone else.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 04, 2012, 07:05:32 AM
Got the 4S 16G . . . went to store, did side-by-side comparo's, meh, just not that much of a difference, and the 4G has now bearing on my decision because I just don't use that much data. 

So far I'd have to give the Iphone user experience a 5 on a 10 scale, I hope I get used to it.

The new Motorola Phone with the slide out keyboard is looking a lot better right now, and I wish there would have been some Windows 8 phones available to look at.   

Not a fan of Apple.

We'll see if this thing lasts for the whole 30 day trial period.



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2012, 07:08:09 AM
Got the 4S 16G . . . went to store, did side-by-side comparo's, meh, just not that much of a difference, and the 4G has now bearing on my decision because I just don't use that much data. 

So far I'd have to give the Iphone user experience a 5 on a 10 scale, I hope I get used to it.

The new Motorola Phone with the slide out keyboard is looking a lot better right now, and I wish there would have been some Windows 8 phones available to look at.   

Not a fan of Apple.

We'll see if this thing lasts for the whole 30 day trial period.

I have the 4gs. you'll love it after a few days dax.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 04, 2012, 07:23:47 AM
Yeah, that's what everybody keeps saying.   Mrs. Dax offered her Galaxy SII straight up.  No deal.



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2012, 07:45:19 AM
if you're not a fan of apple i don't understand why you'd dumbass out and buy an apple product but hey that's just me. 
who knows.  i guess if i hated to eat indian food and then went to a place where i had to eat indian food everyday of my life, all day, people would prob be confused too, but hey that's just one analogy and there are probably a ton of them that you can  use against mine in defense of your decision.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2012, 07:49:37 AM
I was pretty meh on apple before I owned an iphone because the only apple device I'd ever owned was an ipod. I am very pro-apple now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 04, 2012, 08:34:18 AM
I was pretty meh on apple before I owned an iphone because the only apple device I'd ever owned was an ipod. I am very pro-apple now.

Yeah, between the iPad and iPhone I'm sold on Apple, but not everyone has to be.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on October 04, 2012, 08:55:08 AM
Upgraded from the 4S to the 5 and can say through 2 weeks I prefer the 4S. The 5 is long, skinny, and  does feel weird in your hand as pissclams confirmed. It's very fragile, just taking it in and out of my pocket there are scratches all over it after only 2 weeks. IMO soley increasing screen height wasn't the way to go, would have preferred a wider screen as well. I love iPhones and was due for an upgrade so it doesn't bother me that I got the 5 but I wouldn't advise anyone to overpay for it, simply not worth it. A cheap 4S would probably be the smartest thing to do. The LTE is noticeably faster but the service in the KC area at least is spotty at best and bad in Manhattan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2012, 09:18:28 AM
Hemmy, hope you have AT&T!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on October 04, 2012, 09:28:27 AM
It's very fragile, just taking it in and out of my pocket there are scratches all over it after only 2 weeks.

Confirm no scratches on my 5.  Maybe take the gravel out of your pockets.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2012, 09:39:01 AM
may have lined his pockets with sandpaper, you don't know for a fact that it's gravel, thecatsfanspeaks
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on October 04, 2012, 09:51:25 AM
It's sandpaper in one pocket and gravel in the other, so you both are correct. Just trying to point out the the new aluminum backing seems to be more susceptible to scratches/nicks than the glass backing of the 4S if people care about that sort of thing (I don't). Sometimes people put keys in their pockets, jerks.

http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/24/657820/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 04, 2012, 10:03:59 AM
It's sandpaper in one pocket and gravel in the other, so you both are correct. Just trying to point out the the new aluminum backing seems to be more susceptible to scratches/nicks than the glass backing of the 4S if people care about that sort of thing (I don't). Sometimes people put keys in their pockets, jerks.

http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/24/657820/

Fair enough.

Keys in opposite pocket as phone? Don't believe in a case?

Now, I don't advocate one of those ridiculously huge cases that will protect your phone from being dropped from a plane, but I use a minimal soft case and really like it. I plan to get a similar one when I upgrade to iPhone 5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2012, 10:05:10 AM
I put one of those clear films on the screen and back of mrs. dave's phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on October 04, 2012, 10:07:57 AM
Guys, great news. I'll be joining the IP5 club this weekend. Been rollin with the 3GS for 3 years  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 05, 2012, 06:06:12 AM
I had to buy a new phone Clams, so I choose the best deal.   I am starting to like it more as I get used to it.



Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on October 05, 2012, 08:04:12 AM
Hemmy, hope you have AT&T!

20% discount through my employer  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2012, 08:54:23 AM
I had to buy a new phone Clams, so I choose the best deal.   I am starting to like it more as I get used to it.





it took me a couple days but then i really grew to like it, i think you will too.  it works really well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on October 05, 2012, 12:53:23 PM
Next week I am gonna call up and try to fight to keep my plan, stop my wife's and add her as a line and get two new phones.   Looking at Galaxy Nexus or Galaxy SIII.  WHO KNOWS?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2012, 01:20:21 PM
chingon, why would you consider the nexus when the gs3 is an option?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on October 05, 2012, 01:42:08 PM
chingon, why would you consider the nexus when the gs3 is an option?

you know, this was my first thought as well. thought i may have missed something. nope turns out i didn't.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 05, 2012, 01:43:09 PM
Cause the Nexus is $49 and the GSIII is $199?
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on October 05, 2012, 01:49:58 PM
chingon, why would you consider the nexus when the gs3 is an option?
Cost v benefit analysis

Heavy lean to gsiii however
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 05, 2012, 02:46:46 PM
clams, when will virgin mobile get the SIII
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2012, 02:48:55 PM
never
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on October 05, 2012, 05:35:54 PM
A smaller GS3?  I think I finally found my next phone.

 http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/10/04/samsung-expected-to-launch-galaxy-s3-mini-at-oct-11-event
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 08, 2012, 10:19:17 AM
folks, if you have an Android phone, do yourself a big favor and go download Android Lost right now.  It's free.

My wife's phone was stolen by a waitress Saturday night.     I found this app last night around 9:00.   By 10:30, with the help of the fine men of the Topeka PD, I had my wife's phone back (sans case and memory card).

The app is amazing.    It can be installed remotely after the fact, but best to do it now, as you can do more if it's pre-installed.


www.androidlost.com
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 08, 2012, 11:12:30 AM
<--------- Anxiously awaiting delivery of new iP5. 
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 08, 2012, 12:23:30 PM
chingon, why would you consider the nexus when the gs3 is an option?
I think really nerdy types like vanilla android rather than using touchwiz or a launcher from the play store.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bubbles4ksu on October 08, 2012, 12:34:01 PM
<--------- Anxiously awaiting delivery of new iP5.

When did you place the order? I ordered mine on Thursday. Let me know how long yours takes to arrive.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 08, 2012, 01:04:27 PM
<--------- Anxiously awaiting delivery of new iP5.

When did you place the order? I ordered mine on Thursday. Let me know how long yours takes to arrive.

Ordered 10 of them.  Store guy said by the end of the month. I am guessing around the 26th per the Verizon website.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2012, 01:10:39 PM
never

off to t-mobile

:bracketmouse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 08, 2012, 01:20:10 PM
they don't have it either.  they do have crap coverage in the bay area though, so that's a plus.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2012, 03:07:25 PM
they don't have it either.  they do have crap coverage in the bay area though, so that's a plus.


:nono:

http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/31046
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2012, 10:27:32 AM
New call into Verizon, and this time the rep said that Verizon could move my upgrade up from late December until now for any other phone than the iPhone 5 and that I couldn't upgrade to iPhone 5 early and receive the discount. She claimed that Apple has mandated to Verizon that they will not allow people to upgrade with the discount to iPhone 5 if Verizon moved the eligibility date up, it had to be the actual date of from the contract for upgrade eligibility to get the discount. Does this sound legit? Can Apple do that?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on October 16, 2012, 10:36:41 AM
Why would Apple care when Verizon sold you a phone at a subsidized rate?  Apple has already been paid.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2012, 10:51:55 AM
Why would Apple care when Verizon sold you a phone at a subsidized rate?  Apple has already been paid.

Yeah, that was what I was getting at. The only thing I can think of is that Verizon still hasn't distributed iPhone 5s to everyone who ordered one via their website and their website says that they will "ship by 11/2". I suppose its possible Apple stopped the upgrades to limit orders until after that date, but that still seems strange.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 16, 2012, 10:54:36 AM
Lots of brands restrict how, when and for how much 3rd parties can sell their stuff, in order to keep the perceived brand value up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 16, 2012, 11:10:34 AM
apple isn't telling verizon when verizon customers can upgrade. 
in response to trim's point, the sale price is still the same, the discount/rebate doesn't effect the sale price.

the issue is that the iphone is so highly subsidized by the carrier that the carrier doesn't want to eat into its margin any more than the subsidy/rebate offer already does.  so in this example, they're saying it's apple's call.  but it's not.

i still don't believe that they're going to make you wait until the end of december, but who knows.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2012, 11:55:53 AM
apple isn't telling verizon when verizon customers can upgrade. 
in response to trim's point, the sale price is still the same, the discount/rebate doesn't effect the sale price.

the issue is that the iphone is so highly subsidized by the carrier that the carrier doesn't want to eat into its margin any more than the subsidy/rebate offer already does.  so in this example, they're saying it's apple's call.  but it's not.

i still don't believe that they're going to make you wait until the end of december, but who knows.

That's what I thought. The strange things is she told me I could upgrade to any other smart phone, just not the iPhone 5, and then gave me the line about Apple not allowing them to change upgrade dates.

I don't think they will either.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 16, 2012, 12:30:20 PM
apple isn't telling verizon when verizon customers can upgrade. 
in response to trim's point, the sale price is still the same, the discount/rebate doesn't effect the sale price.

the issue is that the iphone is so highly subsidized by the carrier that the carrier doesn't want to eat into its margin any more than the subsidy/rebate offer already does.  so in this example, they're saying it's apple's call.  but it's not.

i still don't believe that they're going to make you wait until the end of december, but who knows.

That's what I thought. The strange things is she told me I could upgrade to any other smart phone, just not the iPhone 5, and then gave me the line about Apple not allowing them to change upgrade dates.

I don't think they will either.

Call their bluff and ask them what the buyout is for your contract.  Tell them you are getting a 5 now whether it is with them or another company.  Make sure you are talking to a manager though and not some hourly rube.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 16, 2012, 12:42:59 PM
Iphone 4s  or iphone 4.  For my wife.  iphone 4 is free.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 16, 2012, 12:49:59 PM
Iphone 4s  or iphone 4.  For my wife.  iphone 4 is free.
4s.  4 is a year older than the already outdated 4s.  apple will stop supporting the 4 before the stop supporting the 4s.  plus the 4s is only $99 (yes, that is more than free but it's only $99).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 16, 2012, 12:51:16 PM
apple isn't telling verizon when verizon customers can upgrade. 
in response to trim's point, the sale price is still the same, the discount/rebate doesn't effect the sale price.

the issue is that the iphone is so highly subsidized by the carrier that the carrier doesn't want to eat into its margin any more than the subsidy/rebate offer already does.  so in this example, they're saying it's apple's call.  but it's not.

i still don't believe that they're going to make you wait until the end of december, but who knows.

That's what I thought. The strange things is she told me I could upgrade to any other smart phone, just not the iPhone 5, and then gave me the line about Apple not allowing them to change upgrade dates.

I don't think they will either.

the reason why they claim they won't touch the iphone 5 but they will upgrade you on other phones is because the subsidy on the iphone 5 is so much more than other phones, meaning it takes them longer to recover it/make it back from your service fees.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 16, 2012, 01:00:11 PM
How well does google stuff work on an iphone?  Like I do a lot of stuff through google and I like how it's kind of the default for email, calendar, contacts, etc. on an android phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2012, 01:07:41 PM
How well does google stuff work on an iphone?  Like I do a lot of stuff through google and I like how it's kind of the default for email, calendar, contacts, etc. on an android phone.

I use the same and its easy to sync that stuff onto an iPhone too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 16, 2012, 01:19:43 PM
i'm a google geek <---  :lol: and my google stuff works good w/ iphone.  i use the following google stuff- chrome, gmail, maps, you tube.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 16, 2012, 01:29:39 PM
google drive also works well
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 16, 2012, 01:31:12 PM
How well does google stuff work on an iphone?  Like I do a lot of stuff through google and I like how it's kind of the default for email, calendar, contacts, etc. on an android phone.

I use the same and its easy to sync that stuff onto an iPhone too.

Show me next time I'm up there.  Maybe during the boring parts of the hoops scrimmage.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 16, 2012, 01:36:29 PM
Iphone 4s  or iphone 4.  For my wife.  iphone 4 is free.
4s.  4 is a year older than the already outdated 4s.  apple will stop supporting the 4 before the stop supporting the 4s.  plus the 4s is only $99 (yes, that is more than free but it's only $99).

Thanks, what I needed.

<<<<<<<<<<<< not a cell phone insidery person. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 19, 2012, 11:35:53 AM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 19, 2012, 11:37:34 AM
I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.

Let me do it Sunday.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 19, 2012, 12:18:20 PM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.
If you have the Adobe flash for mobile installed you should be able to see them. Chrome does not use the flash, so you'd need a different browser if that's the one you use.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on October 19, 2012, 12:23:03 PM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.

crap, i was about to make the switch from EVO 4G to EVO LTE  :ohno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 19, 2012, 12:29:41 PM
the animal just got the iphone5
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 19, 2012, 12:39:30 PM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.
If you have the Adobe flash for mobile installed you should be able to see them. Chrome does not use the flash, so you'd need a different browser if that's the one you use.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

As I said I used every browser, literally every one.  I'm afraid it may be a jellybean issue as I didn't have these issues when I got the EVO LTE.  I'm hoping it isn't jellybean and just a hardware issue, this is why I am wondering if other EVO LTE or GSIII users on jellybean, or hell any tablet users are having similar issues.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 19, 2012, 01:29:16 PM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.

I got mine a few weeks ago. None of these issues. No LTE here though. I use Chrome as a browser and love it. I would see if Sprint can get you a new one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 19, 2012, 08:21:30 PM
MIR, if you are trying to watch embedded youtube videos, they should open in the youtube app no problem. If they are Flash, you are out of luck. Flash is on the way out, and doesn't support mobile devices anymore. If they are HTML5, I have no idea why they aren't working. HTML5 is catching on, but a ton of sites still use Flash embedded. Try switching to the mobile version of the site, that might help.

Your connection issues are weird, as well as your apps force closing. If it continues to be a problem bring it up with Sprint. It might be as simple as a factory reset.

EDIT: I might add, I have the HTC One X (ATT version of the EVO LTE) running Jelly Bean and I can play most embedded videos no problem, so that's not a Jelly Bean problem.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on October 19, 2012, 09:09:35 PM
so I guess the Razer HD and Maxx HD are out now on Verizon....

Is the maxx just a bigger battery @ 3300 mAH whereas the HD is @ 2350?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on October 19, 2012, 11:03:28 PM
so I guess the Razer HD and Maxx HD are out now on Verizon....

Is the maxx just a bigger battery @ 3300 mAH whereas the HD is @ 2350?

Motorola phones are complete garbage.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 20, 2012, 02:24:56 AM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.
If you have the Adobe flash for mobile installed you should be able to see them. Chrome does not use the flash, so you'd need a different browser if that's the one you use.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

As I said I used every browser, literally every one.  I'm afraid it may be a jellybean issue as I didn't have these issues when I got the EVO LTE.  I'm hoping it isn't jellybean and just a hardware issue, this is why I am wondering if other EVO LTE or GSIII users on jellybean, or hell any tablet users are having similar issues.
Did not know you had jellybean. Flash won't work on jellybean.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 20, 2012, 04:09:44 AM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.
If you have the Adobe flash for mobile installed you should be able to see them. Chrome does not use the flash, so you'd need a different browser if that's the one you use.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

As I said I used every browser, literally every one.  I'm afraid it may be a jellybean issue as I didn't have these issues when I got the EVO LTE.  I'm hoping it isn't jellybean and just a hardware issue, this is why I am wondering if other EVO LTE or GSIII users on jellybean, or hell any tablet users are having similar issues.
Did not know you had jellybean. Flash won't work on jellybean.

false.  i use flash on my nexus 7 with jellybean.  it's just a pain to get it to work.

what you have to do is find a place to download the .apk of flash (since it's not supported on the play store), and then use a browser that supports flash (xscope, firefox, i think dolphin does).

also, are you sure you have jellybean?  i didn't think it had come out on any phone except SGIII.

try poking around androidcentral.com  they have forums specificly for each phone and carrier.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 20, 2012, 09:26:49 AM
so I guess the Razer HD and Maxx HD are out now on Verizon....

Is the maxx just a bigger battery @ 3300 mAH whereas the HD is @ 2350?

Motorola phones are complete garbage.

I begrudgingly came to the Razr Maxx after 2 years with the Evo 4G.    Took some time to adjust to the different interface, but the battery life and stability have been very, very good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 20, 2012, 09:44:52 AM
my wife's iphone5 is so amazing. WANT
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on October 20, 2012, 09:47:50 AM
my wife's iphone5 is so amazing. WANT

Another row of icons!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 20, 2012, 09:51:36 AM
Absent having _FAN harass Verizon on a weekly basis on my behalf, my upgrade date is 5/23/13.  How quick would an iphone5 be obsolete if I got one then?  What should I plan on getting?  I've had the Motorola Droid X and have the Droid Bionic. 

Also, I've had broken an original Motorola Droid and have broken an HTC EVO 4G (I think, whichever one MIR is referring to as his old phone that he liked a lot before it got smashed).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 20, 2012, 09:53:30 AM
Absent having _FAN harass Verizon on a weekly basis on my behalf, my upgrade date is 5/23/13.  How quick would an iphone5 be obsolete if I got one then?  What should I plan on getting?  I've had the Motorola Droid X and have the Droid Bionic. 

Also, I've had broken an original Motorola Droid and have broken an HTC EVO 4G (I think, whichever one MIR is referring to as his old phone that he liked a lot before it got smashed).

they are on a pretty set schedule of rolling out the improvements. in a little less than a year they will roll out the iphone5s which will basically just be the iphone5 with minor upgrades. then the iphone6 in a little less than 2 years. so, you should be good getting the 5 then.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on October 21, 2012, 03:33:22 PM
so I guess the Razer HD and Maxx HD are out now on Verizon....

Is the maxx just a bigger battery @ 3300 mAH whereas the HD is @ 2350?

Motorola phones are complete garbage.
from what I've seen you are well in the minority here

also if you have issues with moto phones they seem to come in spades
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 21, 2012, 05:35:16 PM
Wife ordered iPhone 5, drat.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 21, 2012, 08:42:12 PM
Okay so I'm pretty much done with this EVO LTE.  I'm having various issues with nearly all of my apps.  I'm having network connection issues, the 4G is nice when it works but at least once every day I won't get a network connection at all.  It has issues connecting to and staying connected to some wi-fi networks. 

However, the most annoying of all is that I can't find a browser that properly works, I've tried them all, literally every single one that is in the play store.  I can't get any embedded videos to play whether it is on a mobile or desktop site.  I love gawker sites like deadspin who use a lot of embedded videos and these sites are virtually useless.  goEMAW is incredibly slow on these browsers, I purchased tapatalk but I don't like using it. 

I had plenty of issues with my EVO 4G but none of these issues.  So my question for other EVO LTE users is are any of you having similar issues?  Can you see embedded videos?  How about GS3 users?  I'm about 10 minutes away from spiking this thing on the concrete Gronk style.
If you have the Adobe flash for mobile installed you should be able to see them. Chrome does not use the flash, so you'd need a different browser if that's the one you use.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

As I said I used every browser, literally every one.  I'm afraid it may be a jellybean issue as I didn't have these issues when I got the EVO LTE.  I'm hoping it isn't jellybean and just a hardware issue, this is why I am wondering if other EVO LTE or GSIII users on jellybean, or hell any tablet users are having similar issues.
Did not know you had jellybean. Flash won't work on jellybean.

false.  i use flash on my nexus 7 with jellybean.  it's just a pain to get it to work.

what you have to do is find a place to download the .apk of flash (since it's not supported on the play store), and then use a browser that supports flash (xscope, firefox, i think dolphin does).

also, are you sure you have jellybean?  i didn't think it had come out on any phone except SGIII.

try poking around androidcentral.com  they have forums specificly for each phone and carrier.

Yeah you're right I don't have jellybean, still running ice cream sandwich.  My HTC Sense version is listed as 4.1 and it threw me off, not sure why they did that.

Anyway, I'm perfectly aware that flash no longer supports android, not sure why that got brought into the conversation as I didn't list it as an issue.  I'm having seeing videos on mobile sites and HTML5 sites as well.  That being said not only did I use the flask .apk, but I also downloaded the September update of that .apk.  This made it worse.  Before I did this I could see ads and videos that used flash and HTML5 but the videos wouldn't load.  Now all videos and banner ads have that stupid looking Lego piece thing.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 21, 2012, 09:04:28 PM
so I guess the Razer HD and Maxx HD are out now on Verizon....

Is the maxx just a bigger battery @ 3300 mAH whereas the HD is @ 2350?

Motorola phones are complete garbage.
from what I've seen you are well in the minority here

also if you have issues with moto phones they seem to come in spades

I wouldn't buy a Motorola phone.  They are not elite.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on October 22, 2012, 01:28:13 AM
so I guess the Razer HD and Maxx HD are out now on Verizon....

Is the maxx just a bigger battery @ 3300 mAH whereas the HD is @ 2350?

Motorola phones are complete garbage.
from what I've seen you are well in the minority here

also if you have issues with moto phones they seem to come in spades

I wouldn't buy a Motorola phone.  They are not elite.
How do you figure?
ICS OS > * alive OSs
Moto quality and support
Good camera, not great
Good screen @720p,
32GB internal
Gig O ram
Amazing batter
On Verizon = amazing LTEness

While the GS3 is an amazing phone right now, Samsung has a rough ridin' awful track record for supporting their phones, especially when they are getting ready for a generation update. 

I'm still thinking about iphone5, but I don't like the idea/possibility of a 5s on the horizon.  IMO it seems like Apple does a bit too much beta testing in the market in this fashion. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 22, 2012, 12:16:57 PM
Pretty much every Motorola flagship phone from the last 2 years has been a disappointment. They generally don't use the best processors, the screens have been terrible, and until recently the skin they put on Android was atrocious. I'm also not a fan of their hardware design, but that's personal preference.

The next iPhone will be coming next fall. If your upgrade is before next March, buy the iPhone 5.

EDIT: http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/22/3527126/motorola-droid-razr-hd-maxx-hd-review (http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/22/3527126/motorola-droid-razr-hd-maxx-hd-review)
Quote from: The Verge
Apart from solid battery life (which to be honest, may be enough of a differentiating factor in itself for many people), the RAZR HD doesn’t offer the best display, the fastest performance, or the best camera that you can get on a smartphone these days.
  It may not be a bad phone, but why settle for 5th best?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 27, 2012, 01:07:07 AM
Android/Xbox 360 users- get this http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/26/xbox-smartglass-now-available-for-android/

It delivers as promised. Very cool app.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2012, 09:08:12 AM
check the Tep Wireless option, i like it.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/iphonetrip-sim-rental-review-best-staying-connected-overseas-smartphone/

Yes, I will be doing this thing with my iphone. less than $200 for 2 weeks of unlimited data and voice in Europe, very nice. thanks clams.

ordered this unlimited data euro sim card. called sprint and they sent a signal to unlock our iphones. just had to login to itunes, back them up, wipe them, reinstall backup and they were both unlocked. pretty pud actually. sprint was really cool about it. less than $200 for unlimited data for 11 days is pretty nice imo. especially after looking at what overseas data rates were. could have gotten a 100mb per day SIM for about $120 but went with the $180 for unlimited so I didn't have to worry about it. Could have gotten voice as well for another $20 but I'm not calling anyone. the reviews say that they actually send you 2 SIMs in case you damage or lose one. my question is, can I just pop both of them into our two phones and use them both on the unlimited plan we paid for or will we get in troubs/it not work?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 30, 2012, 09:28:31 AM
it takes a special tool to open the tray on the side of the iphone.  i think you can just use a paperclip in the hole and the tray should pop out, there's a lot of crap on the google dataserver if you look it up.

i don't think you can use both SIMs at the same time, i assume the network will register the first one and then see the duplicate and deny it but i'm not certain.  i hope they sent you micro sims.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2012, 09:54:54 AM
yeah, I popped it out with a paperclip yesterday to confirm it was pud. ordered micro sim.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 30, 2012, 10:42:42 AM
Lots of cool things happening in the smartphone world yesterday. Windows Phone 8 fully detailed, and with it 3 really nice phones. Samsung Ativ S, HTC Windows Phone 8X, and Nokia Lumia 920. Google also announced Android 4.2 to go along with their new nexus lineup. LG Nexus 4 (phone), and Samsung Nexus 10 (tablet). The price point on those last two is really astounding. Very high end devices for not a lot of cash.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2012, 10:56:57 AM
that nexus not having LTE is kind of a kick in the balls
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 30, 2012, 11:11:02 AM
it will.  just not at first.  google is bellying up at the bar w/ t-mobile b/c they're the only domestic carrier w/o iOS.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 30, 2012, 11:15:09 AM
that nexus not having LTE is kind of a kick in the balls

Yes. Disappointing. Though I understand why Google left it out.

And I'm not so sure 'clams. I think the Verizon LTE nexus was a failed experiment. There is no global standard for LTE like there is for GSM/HSPA. For Google to make LTE work in North America, Japan, and Europe, they would need multiple versions with different radios. It goes against the idea of the Nexus line being unlocked and available to use on universally accepted standards.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 30, 2012, 11:17:39 AM
that nexus not having LTE is kind of a kick in the balls

Yes. Disappointing. Though I understand why Google left it out.

And I'm not so sure 'clams. I think the Verizon LTE nexus was a failed experiment. There is no global standard for LTE like there is for GSM/HSPA. For Google to make LTE work in North America, Japan, and Europe, they would need multiple versions with different radios. It goes against the idea of the Nexus line being unlocked and available to use on universally accepted standards.

You sound like somebody who can solve the handful of problems I'm keeping on a list since my phone updated.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 30, 2012, 11:18:03 AM
that nexus not having LTE is kind of a kick in the balls

Yes. Disappointing. Though I understand why Google left it out.

And I'm not so sure 'clams. I think the Verizon LTE nexus was a failed experiment. There is no global standard for LTE like there is for GSM/HSPA. For Google to make LTE work in North America, Japan, and Europe, they would need multiple versions with different radios. It goes against the idea of the Nexus line being unlocked and available to use on universally accepted standards.

maybe so but releasing a domestic phone with only t-mobile/att radios also seems like a recipe for a failed experiment.

 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 30, 2012, 11:34:24 AM
Same thing happened with the Galaxy Nexus. When the CDMA versions come out, they'll have LTE.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 30, 2012, 11:58:02 AM
i have a feeling they won't do a verizon version because they are telling verizon eff you and change your crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 30, 2012, 12:39:26 PM
maybe so but releasing a domestic phone with only t-mobile/att radios also seems like a recipe for a failed experiment.

Google isn't trying to sell a billion nexus phones. None of the past iterations have been best sellers. First off it's about providing a great developer phone. Second it's about raising the bar and showing what's possible with Android hardware. And finally it's about building a phone that works in conjunction with the latest version of Android. Google brings the hardware manufacturer in house and they work together to build a good phone. Google won't advertise this phone like might deserve, and they the carriers don't have any incentive to advertise either.

It's not supposed to beat the iPhone. That's what the GS3 is for.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 30, 2012, 01:54:37 PM
raising the bar and releasing a phone without LTE seem to contradict each other, but hey, that's just me.

:flush:

like i said, failed experiment, just like your failed attempt at excusing the piece of garbage

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 30, 2012, 02:02:16 PM
Lol. I'm not excusing crap. This isn't the best Android phone on the market. That is disappointing.

I already have a HTC One X. An excellent phone that came out 4 months ago. I wouldn't trade it for a Nexus 4.

What's amazing is what LG and Google are able to bring to the table at the price point they set. 299 off contract is just silly. Best deal for any phone off contract, and it's not even very close.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 30, 2012, 02:05:43 PM
Lol. I'm not excusing crap. This isn't the best Android phone on the market. That is disappointing.

I already have a HTC One X. An excellent phone that came out 4 months ago. I wouldn't trade it for a Nexus 4.

What's amazing is what LG and Google are able to bring to the table at the price point they set. 299 off contract is just silly. Best deal for any phone off contract, and it's not even very close.

Yeah, you're def gonna have to take an assessment of my phone situation Thursday night.  Maybe I'll be in position to have MIR break the crap out of my current one by Sunday.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 30, 2012, 02:10:05 PM
Trim. Let's do it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 30, 2012, 04:34:08 PM
What's amazing is what LG and Google are able to bring to the table at the price point they set. 299 off contract is just silly. Best deal for any phone off contract, and it's not even very close.

yeah man, as a prepaid-never-going-back-to-contract guy that's fantastic.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 30, 2012, 06:31:08 PM
Lol. I'm not excusing crap. This isn't the best Android phone on the market. That is disappointing.

I already have a HTC One X. An excellent phone that came out 4 months ago. I wouldn't trade it for a Nexus 4.

What's amazing is what LG and Google are able to bring to the table at the price point they set. 299 off contract is just silly. Best deal for any phone off contract, and it's not even very close.

Yeah, you're def gonna have to take an assessment of my phone situation Thursday night.  Maybe I'll be in position to have MIR break the crap out of my current one by Sunday.

:emawkid:



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Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 30, 2012, 07:40:46 PM
iPhone 5 will be delivered tomorrow. :thumbsup:


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 09:56:08 AM
let's talk wireless charging.  i'd like to hear other's thoughts on it.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 10:08:25 AM
let's talk wireless charging.  i'd like to hear other's thoughts on it.

It's awesome. It's a very nice feature on the nexus 4
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 10:35:41 AM
what's awesome about it?  i've never had a problem plugging a cable into my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 06, 2012, 10:37:05 AM
well, that windows phone is getting some shitty reviews
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 10:43:58 AM
ya just came here to post the gizmodo one,
http://gizmodo.com/5957795/lumia-920-review-just-too-damn-heavy

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 06, 2012, 10:47:01 AM
ya just came here to post the gizmodo one,
http://gizmodo.com/5957795/lumia-920-review-just-too-damn-heavy

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It kills me to say this, because I wanted to own this instead of an iPhone 5, but no. No you shouldn't. It's too big and heavy. It's not fun to own. It's not enjoyable to use.


 :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 10:57:46 AM
kind of a dumb reason not to like the phone, too heavy?  i think the iphone 5 feels kind of cheap b/c it's so light compared to the 4s.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on November 06, 2012, 11:31:39 AM
Hemmy's gonna get fore arm exercise through different methods when he gets the 920.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 12:21:27 PM
what's awesome about it?  i've never had a problem plugging a cable into my phone.

I've had a micro USB port get damaged so it wouldn't charge and I had to return it.

I use my phone as an alarm, so having it wireless means I don't have to plug the phone in the dark, and when I grab it to shut it off in the morning I won't risk pulling it too far from the plug and damaging the port.

I think it will get really cool when the wirelses charging/power stations are embedded in nightstands and desks and kitchen counters and things. Laptops and kitchen appliances will be able to be powered/charged wirelessly. Hotels will have them so you won't need to unpack your charger when you travel. There are obviously a lot of hurdles and standards to develop, but it will be pretty cool as the technology improves.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 06, 2012, 12:27:44 PM
what's awesome about it?  i've never had a problem plugging a cable into my phone.

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 06, 2012, 12:54:52 PM
what's awesome about it?  i've never had a problem plugging a cable into my phone.

I've had a micro USB port get damaged so it wouldn't charge and I had to return it.

I use my phone as an alarm, so having it wireless means I don't have to plug the phone in the dark, and when I grab it to shut it off in the morning I won't risk pulling it too far from the plug and damaging the port.

I think it will get really cool when the wirelses charging/power stations are embedded in nightstands and desks and kitchen counters and things. Laptops and kitchen appliances will be able to be powered/charged wirelessly. Hotels will have them so you won't need to unpack your charger when you travel. There are obviously a lot of hurdles and standards to develop, but it will be pretty cool as the technology improves.

My USB port is pretty jacked right now.  It still charges but the cable falls out if you look at it wrong.  Not too worried as my upgrade just occurred so now I just need to decide what phone I'm going to get.  Hey, Rusty, how does insurance/warranty stuff work with prepaid plans?  Pretty similar to regular plans?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on November 06, 2012, 01:10:49 PM
ya just came here to post the gizmodo one,
http://gizmodo.com/5957795/lumia-920-review-just-too-damn-heavy

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It kills me to say this, because I wanted to own this instead of an iPhone 5, but no. No you shouldn't. It's too big and heavy. It's not fun to own. It's not enjoyable to use.


 :sdeek:

Gizmodo :flush: My current phone + case is 7 grams heavier than the 920. No issues.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 01:15:24 PM
what's awesome about it?  i've never had a problem plugging a cable into my phone.

I've had a micro USB port get damaged so it wouldn't charge and I had to return it.

I use my phone as an alarm, so having it wireless means I don't have to plug the phone in the dark, and when I grab it to shut it off in the morning I won't risk pulling it too far from the plug and damaging the port.

I think it will get really cool when the wirelses charging/power stations are embedded in nightstands and desks and kitchen counters and things. Laptops and kitchen appliances will be able to be powered/charged wirelessly. Hotels will have them so you won't need to unpack your charger when you travel. There are obviously a lot of hurdles and standards to develop, but it will be pretty cool as the technology improves.

My USB port is pretty jacked right now.  It still charges but the cable falls out if you look at it wrong.  Not too worried as my upgrade just occurred so now I just need to decide what phone I'm going to get.  Hey, Rusty, how does insurance/warranty stuff work with prepaid plans?  Pretty similar to regular plans?

I don't know, it was under warranty and I didn't have a problem replacing it. I don't have insurance or anything.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 02:37:32 PM
hey fellas, i'd love to charge my phone right now but i don't have my nightstand with me. 
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 03:01:37 PM
hey fellas, i'd love to charge my phone right now but i don't have my nightstand with me.

You can still charge it with a wired connection.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 03:11:29 PM
hey fellas, i'd love to charge my phone right now but i don't have my nightstand with me.

You can still charge it with a wired connection.

hey guys, no need for the nightstand, i have a wire that i can charge my phone with.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 06, 2012, 03:17:25 PM
hey fellas, i'd love to charge my phone right now but i don't have my nightstand with me.

When i bought my last TV i threw away the remote too. WHO NEEDS IT WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE ON THE TV?  right clams?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 03:22:10 PM
if that's the best pro-wireless charging analogy you could come up with, i'm going to go ahead and /thread the wireless charging debate, good job, "mo"
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 03:28:27 PM
if that's the best pro-wireless charging analogy you could come up with, i'm going to go ahead and /thread the wireless charging debate, good job, "mo"

Why would someone be anti-wireless charging?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 06, 2012, 03:40:46 PM
what's awesome about it?  i've never had a problem plugging a cable into my phone.

what's awesome about cell phones? i've never had a problem using my home phone.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 03:44:26 PM
if that's the best pro-wireless charging analogy you could come up with, i'm going to go ahead and /thread the wireless charging debate, good job, "mo"

Why would someone be anti-wireless charging?

i'm not anti-it.  it's a gimmick, that's all.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 05:23:42 PM
if that's the best pro-wireless charging analogy you could come up with, i'm going to go ahead and /thread the wireless charging debate, good job, "mo"

Why would someone be anti-wireless charging?

i'm not anti-it.  it's a gimmick, that's all.

I don't think it's a gimmick at all - gimmick implies that no one would want or use it. Nokia may be using it to "get ahead" or whatever but I predict that eventually every new phone will have the ability to be charged wirelessly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 05:33:04 PM
if that's the best pro-wireless charging analogy you could come up with, i'm going to go ahead and /thread the wireless charging debate, good job, "mo"

Why would someone be anti-wireless charging?

i'm not anti-it.  it's a gimmick, that's all.

I don't think it's a gimmick at all - gimmick implies that no one would want or use it. Nokia may be using it to "get ahead" or whatever but I predict that eventually every new phone will have the ability to be charged wirelessly.

eventually, that's great, if you're a phone.  do you really think installing wireless charging equipment around your house will make your life significantly better than just plugging it in, so much so that you'd be willing to pay for the expense? 

i mean, take your end table example from earlier, do you have any idea how far off something like that is, just from a cost perspective?  let alone thinking a tightass like you is going to be retrofitting his house with the necessary equipment instead of just plugging the phone into whichever power outlet is 3 feet away.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 05:54:16 PM
eventually, that's great, if you're a phone.  do you really think installing wireless charging equipment around your house will make your life significantly better than just plugging it in, so much so that you'd be willing to pay for the expense? 

i mean, take your end table example from earlier, do you have any idea how far off something like that is, just from a cost perspective?  let alone thinking a tightass like you is going to be retrofitting his house with the necessary equipment instead of just plugging the phone into whichever power outlet is 3 feet away.

It won't start in homes - it will start with offices and institutions. They already include wired power options embedded in tables and desks so wireless charging won't be a major step for them. You'll probably also see it early in places like airports and hotels that I mentioned. Here's an example of a large office furniture company that is already selling wireless charging (and I have seen prototypes that aren't visible on the surface):

http://www.ki.com/products/415/2738/Accessories/Qi_Wireless_Power_Grommet/.aspx?ncat=2&sitecat=51

As for the house, I wouldn't replace any furniture for the technology, but I wouldn't mind having a couple charging pads for a phone - that cost would be minimal, especially since phones are starting to include them. Eventually I'd maybe have one on a bookshelf or something where I could charge a laptop when it's not in use. You can argue it won't make my life "significantly better", and you'd definitely be right. But there aren't many products out there today that would make my life "significantly better".
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 06:47:27 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 07:00:58 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 07:35:58 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 06, 2012, 07:44:02 PM
The charging pads are a definite gimmick. Once they improve the technology for just needing to have it near a power source, that will be something worthwhile.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 07:46:29 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.

none of those will change my life. at all.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 08:02:55 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.

none of those will change my life. at all.
i guess you didn't notice that I ignored your "life changing" straw man
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 06, 2012, 08:09:17 PM
I'm confused, haven't charging mats been out for a while now?  Why's everyone getting so bent out of shape about them all of a sudden?  I think they're cool but I haven't bothered to go out and buy one or anything. I do like the idea of just laying a couple phones on the mat, sure beats plugging them in.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 08:10:30 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.

none of those will change my life. at all.
i guess you didn't notice that I ignored your "life changing" straw man

Ha ha, it was a strawman you brought to the discussion.

And there are plenty of consumers who would be impacted more by wireless charging than anything you listed. I can see why they are important to you and wireless charging isn't, but that isn't enough reason to consider it a gimmick.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on November 06, 2012, 08:10:40 PM
I'm confused, haven't charging mats been out for a while now?  Why's everyone getting so bent out of shape about them all of a sudden?  I think they're cool but I haven't bothered to go out and buy one or anything. I do like the idea of just laying a couple phones on the mat, sure beats plugging them in.

I don't think anyone is getting bent out of shape
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 06, 2012, 08:59:32 PM
I just never expected clams to be the one to be against a convenient technological advance.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 09:06:10 PM
I just never expected clams to be the one to be against a convenient technological advance.
oh man, plugging phone in, such a PITA.  we need a technological advance.

I'm not against it, I already said that dumbass, the point is that it takes literally half a second to plug my phone in. saving me the "trouble" is a gimmick
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 09:10:51 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.

none of those will change my life. at all.
i guess you didn't notice that I ignored your "life changing" straw man

Ha ha, it was a strawman you brought to the discussion.

And there are plenty of consumers who would be impacted more by wireless charging than anything you listed. I can see why they are important to you and wireless charging isn't, but that isn't enough reason to consider it a gimmick.

wireless broadband (LTE) has a much broader and bigger impact than being able to charge your phone by placing it on a special mat (which also needs to be plugged in) rather than just using a charge cable.  as does better, more efficient cpu's which allow users to use their phone longer and to do more complex tasks between charging, wirelessly or not.  high resolution screens allow users to use their phones for more things than previously, again, a bigger upside than using a powermat to charge their phone versus a usb charger.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 09:20:24 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.

none of those will change my life. at all.
i guess you didn't notice that I ignored your "life changing" straw man

Ha ha, it was a strawman you brought to the discussion.

And there are plenty of consumers who would be impacted more by wireless charging than anything you listed. I can see why they are important to you and wireless charging isn't, but that isn't enough reason to consider it a gimmick.

wireless broadband (LTE) has a much broader and bigger impact than being able to charge your phone by placing it on a special mat (which also needs to be plugged in) rather than just using a charge cable.  as does better, more efficient cpu's which allow users to use their phone longer and to do more complex tasks between charging, wirelessly or not.  high resolution screens allow users to use their phones for more things than previously, again, a bigger upside than using a powermat to charge their phone versus a usb charger.

Like I said, not all consumers will be impacted by those improvements the same way you will.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on November 06, 2012, 09:32:16 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.
LTE radios, Quad-band radios, mini-hdmi connector standardization, high resolution touch screens, expanded internal memory, faster more efficient cpu's, better operating systems ....there are a lot of things that improve the experience much more than wireless charging.  because its a gimmick.

none of those will change my life. at all.
i guess you didn't notice that I ignored your "life changing" straw man

Ha ha, it was a strawman you brought to the discussion.

And there are plenty of consumers who would be impacted more by wireless charging than anything you listed. I can see why they are important to you and wireless charging isn't, but that isn't enough reason to consider it a gimmick.

wireless broadband (LTE) has a much broader and bigger impact than being able to charge your phone by placing it on a special mat (which also needs to be plugged in) rather than just using a charge cable.  as does better, more efficient cpu's which allow users to use their phone longer and to do more complex tasks between charging, wirelessly or not.  high resolution screens allow users to use their phones for more things than previously, again, a bigger upside than using a powermat to charge their phone versus a usb charger.

Like I said, not all consumers will be impacted by those improvements the same way you will.

users won't be impacted by faster phones?  what the eff?
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 09:33:37 PM

users won't be impacted by faster phones?  what the eff?

They'll be impacted, it just won't be the most important thing for everyone.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 09:58:00 PM

users won't be impacted by faster phones?  what the eff?

They'll be impacted, it just won't be the most important thing for everyone.
so like people without hands will benefit from wireless charging b/c they won't have to worry about messing with the plug, they can just spit out their phone and hope it hits the charging mat
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2012, 10:00:47 PM

users won't be impacted by faster phones?  what the eff?

They'll be impacted, it just won't be the most important thing for everyone.
so like people without hands will benefit from wireless charging b/c they won't have to worry about messing with the plug, they can just spit out their phone and hope it hits the charging mat

Okay clams, you win. Nice work.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2012, 10:11:35 PM
I asked the question because I wanted to know what people thought of it. you and a few others gave your opinions, we're all winners tonight
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on November 07, 2012, 03:54:05 PM
http://money.cnn.com/2012/11/07/technology/mobile/att-4g/index.html
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 07, 2012, 04:34:02 PM
I would like to have the wireless charging but wouldn't pay a greater than   $3 premium for it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 07, 2012, 04:39:00 PM
I would like to have the wireless charging but wouldn't pay a greater than   $3 premium for it

I'd probably pay $15-20 for it.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 07, 2012, 04:41:13 PM
Well, now I'm intrigued
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 07, 2012, 04:42:18 PM
I don't use my phone as an alarm but clams does call a lot at 3AM'ish, could be handy?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 07, 2012, 04:43:09 PM
Well, now I'm intrigued

also I'd probably get up 8gb of internal storage. (which is usually what - a $50 upcharge?) But I don't think 8gb of storage is worth $50 because I don't like watching full-length movies.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 07, 2012, 04:44:07 PM
I don't use my phone as an alarm but clams does call a lot at 3AM'ish, could be handy?

I picture you using one of those old fangled alarm clocks with the two bells on top and wearing full pajamas and even a nightcap and putting on slippers and a robe right after you roll out of bed at 6am.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 07, 2012, 04:46:03 PM
The fact that you picture me like that makes me really happy. Wow!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 07, 2012, 04:47:09 PM
The fact that you picture me like that makes me really happy. Wow!

you probably have bacon and eggs and orange juice and milk for breakfast, too. what a guy!
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on November 07, 2012, 04:48:25 PM
Man, I wish. I should!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 08, 2012, 02:31:09 PM
The fact that you picture me like that makes me really happy. Wow!

you probably have bacon and eggs and orange juice and milk for breakfast, too. what a guy!

While he reads the paper.  With reading glasses!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 08, 2012, 02:36:36 PM
The fact that you picture me like that makes me really happy. Wow!

you probably have bacon and eggs and orange juice and milk for breakfast, too. what a guy!

While he reads the paper.  With reading glasses!

mr and mrs dave at breakfast.

(http://www.normanrockwellvt.com/gilcee/60834.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 08, 2012, 02:40:17 PM
The fact that you picture me like that makes me really happy. Wow!

you probably have bacon and eggs and orange juice and milk for breakfast, too. what a guy!

While he reads the paper.  With reading glasses!

ha ha yep!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2012, 11:46:37 AM
16gb Nexus 4 sold out.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb&feature=microsite&hl=ALL
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 13, 2012, 12:45:06 PM
8gb sold out, 16gb available

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_16gb
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2012, 12:58:25 PM
8gb sold out, 16gb available

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_16gb

pretty sure both are sold out
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 13, 2012, 01:30:12 PM
8gb sold out, 16gb available

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_16gb

pretty sure both are sold out

it wasn't when i posted that link
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on November 13, 2012, 01:59:37 PM
I lost my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 19, 2012, 12:53:44 PM
Pondering* (http://droiddoes.verizonwireless.com/?cmp=KNC-58700000036836209)

Dumb?

:dunno:

*Before iPhone, I had several HTC products and like them all. Not really into Samsung/Motorola/etc.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 19, 2012, 01:14:45 PM
you need to go prepaid, FAN.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on November 19, 2012, 01:20:51 PM
Pondering* (http://droiddoes.verizonwireless.com/?cmp=KNC-58700000036836209)

Dumb?

:dunno:

*Before iPhone, I had several HTC products and like them all. Not really into Samsung/Motorola/etc.
poor battery choice
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: J on November 19, 2012, 06:37:14 PM
Bought my Nexus 4 as soon as it was available...spent $14 for two day shipping and the stupid thing still hasn't shipped.

Google  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on November 23, 2012, 08:34:12 AM
Was there a separate app thread?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.svtechpartners.wifihotspotdemo#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLnN2dGVjaHBhcnRuZXJzLndpZmlob3RzcG90ZGVtbyJd

Came across this when I saw my bro Hosie tweeting about how he'd get an iphone but for having foxfi on a droid.  Looked like foxfi wasn't working well with ICS, but led me to the above thing.  Makes my phone be a hotspot w/4g w/o paying verizon however much a month.  Above is free so you can see for a couple days if it'll work and then buy it for $15.  So far, works amazingly.  Will buy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on November 23, 2012, 12:44:07 PM
finally ordered my gsIII's :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on November 23, 2012, 12:54:43 PM
finally ordered my gsIII's :excited:

lol, dumb
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 27, 2012, 12:59:01 PM
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/27/psa-nexus-4-available-on-google-play-at-3pm-et/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 27, 2012, 01:42:07 PM
i guess i just don't get it.  i mean, the charging pad is going to be in the same place as your cord would/could be. the difference between setting something on a designated charging pad, versus just plugging in the connector seems minimal, at best. 

and you're right, places like starbucks are already going down this path, and we all know how i feel about hanging out at coffee shops.

I think a stationary pad is less cluttery in addition to being quicker and less likely to damage your phone. But like I said, nothing any phone manufacturer adds is going to change your life.

Can affirm, its not a huge deal, but its cool to be to just set the phone on the charger and call it good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 27, 2012, 01:54:41 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on November 27, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Sprint (well, Best Buy)  has them for $50 right now, my dad and little bro picked up a couple this weekend. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on November 27, 2012, 08:33:56 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Yeah, he had to have had some kind of lemon to not like it. It's a great phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 28, 2012, 07:42:02 AM
not much LTE around here though. seems to appear in random places
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 03, 2012, 09:43:04 AM
Pondering* (http://droiddoes.verizonwireless.com/?cmp=KNC-58700000036836209)

Dumb?

:dunno:

*Before iPhone, I had several HTC products and like them all. Not really into Samsung/Motorola/etc.
poor battery choice

I went ahead and got it, but waited a week to see how it was knowing that I could return it under Verizon's 14 day policy. The biggest critiques in reviews were battery and no expandable memory, but neither have been issues for me. Battery life is slightly better than what I got with my iPhone 4s, and 16G of storage (12G really) is plenty for me.

On the positive side the screen and speed/smoothness of the phone is really good. I'm glad I didn't wait for iPhone 5, and I don't really miss iOS at all. Android and iOS are both good systems, but I am enjoying some of the customization features in Android and the system is better than it was more than a year ago when I switched to iPhone. The 5" screen is big, but its not a negative for me. 1080p HD screen with 440 pixels per inch is really cool, but I will admit it is over the top ridiculous on a phone since your eye really can't recognize the difference.

Plus, I get 4G all over Manhattan and it is fast. It was nice to be at the game Saturday and have no problems checking stats, twitter etc. with the 4G signal and not depleting the battery trying to find 3G signal like my 4s did at games.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on December 03, 2012, 09:51:57 AM
My wife and I got the Galaxy Note this weekend. I love it, my wife hates it. She wishes she had gotten the iPhone 5. The Note is too big for her.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 03, 2012, 11:02:21 AM
the note II ?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on December 03, 2012, 11:17:09 AM
the note II ?

Yes.

It's too big for her to carry around.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 03, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
that's too bad, it's really not that big.  fits in my pocket (i'm an extremely well built man) with no problems.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on December 03, 2012, 12:43:01 PM
that's too bad, it's really not that big.  fits in my pocket (i'm an extremely well built man) with no problems.

I carry mine in my pocket as well. She's fickle and doesn't get as much enjoyment out of drawing dicks on photos as I do.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 03, 2012, 12:52:58 PM
DNA isn't quite as big as the Note 2, but I have no problems with pockets either (also have the otterbox defender case).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 03, 2012, 01:12:57 PM
otterbox takes things to a whole different level.  it's like carrying your phone in one of those metal suitcase things with a handcuff around your wrist.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 03, 2012, 01:18:39 PM
otterbox takes things to a whole different level.  it's like carrying your phone in one of those metal suitcase things with a handcuff around your wrist.

It was 25% off on Verizon's website for me so I went ahead and got it. So far I like it, except occasionally the screen protector that is built in feels weird. I still may remove it, I've never been much for screen protectors.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 03, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
if you have an issue with dropping your phone/breaking it, the otterbox is your best friend.  it's just so big/bulky, i can't do it.  i'm good about not dropping things though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 03, 2012, 01:44:33 PM
Got a TPU case for my Evo. I like how thin it is.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 03, 2012, 01:50:14 PM
if you have an issue with dropping your phone/breaking it, the otterbox is your best friend.  it's just so big/bulky, i can't do it.  i'm good about not dropping things though.

well said pissclams.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 13, 2012, 08:00:55 AM
http://www.tuaw.com/2012/12/12/google-maps-now-available-on-app-store/

 :cool:

i never updated to iOS6 so no big dip for me but anyway, u digg?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on December 22, 2012, 09:02:25 PM
Noticed that BestBuy has the Evo LTE for free right now.  The dude at the store said nuh uh, it's "$99.95."  I called BS and showed him the online price.  He said "that's dumb because it's not free."  I said "it is for me."  He said, "dick" and gave it to me for free.  Kinda excited to play with it when it's all charged up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bones129 on December 22, 2012, 09:26:18 PM
Noticed that BestBuy has the Evo LTE for free right now.  The dude at the store said nuh uh, it's "$99.95."  I called BS and showed him the online price.  He said "that's dumb because it's not free."  I said "it is for me."  He said, "dick" and gave it to me for free.  Kinda excited to play with it when it's all charged up.

Well played. Especially the "it is for me" part.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on December 23, 2012, 01:45:07 PM
Yes very well played jt. (Posted from my EVO 4g LTE that was not free)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on December 23, 2012, 05:52:23 PM
Not sure if I like tapatalk or not yet.  :dunno:


Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

*edit- Feeling kinda shortchanged that it didn't say the 4G LTE part.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 23, 2012, 06:35:31 PM
Not sure if I like tapatalk or not yet.  :dunno:


Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

*edit- Feeling kinda shortchanged that it didn't say the 4G LTE part.

Change it then, dummy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on December 23, 2012, 09:19:35 PM
I planned on deleting it entirely.  just joking around, grandpa.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 23, 2012, 09:28:27 PM
broke my screen the other day.  :angry:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on December 24, 2012, 10:52:45 PM
Sprint won't let you buy out your contract anymore. I was going to get my wife a SIII for Christmas but no bueno with the buyout not being an option.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2013, 08:59:04 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5974461/walmarts-iphone-5-data-plan-is-ridiculously-cheap

seems pretty great if you don't live in a 4G area
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on January 09, 2013, 09:08:29 AM
I'm pretty sure that everyone who is not pud lives in a 4G area.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 09, 2013, 10:22:51 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5974461/walmarts-iphone-5-data-plan-is-ridiculously-cheap

seems pretty great if you don't live in a 4G area

scenario a) get the phone from Sprint/VZN/ATT on contract, that means you pay $300 for the phone and pay ~$80-$100/month

scenario b) get the phone from straight talk with a $45 plan/ + $650 phone.  divide the $350 upcharge on the phone by 12 months and add the $30 to the $45, now you're at $75/mo but don't have no damn LTE. 

so you can save $5/mo.  i guess if you're a poor it's pretty great, what is that, like 3 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2013, 10:24:02 AM
http://gizmodo.com/5974461/walmarts-iphone-5-data-plan-is-ridiculously-cheap

seems pretty great if you don't live in a 4G area

scenario a) get the phone from Sprint/VZN/ATT on contract, that means you pay $300 for the phone and pay ~$80-$100/month

scenario b) get the phone from straight talk with a $45 plan/ + $650 phone.  divide the $350 upcharge on the phone by 12 months and add the $30 to the $45, now you're at $75/mo but don't have no damn LTE. 

so you can save $5/mo.  i guess if you're a poor it's pretty great, what is that, like 3 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese?

or if you already have the phone you save a lot per month which is also good if you are poor
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 09, 2013, 04:49:34 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5974461/walmarts-iphone-5-data-plan-is-ridiculously-cheap

seems pretty great if you don't live in a 4G area

scenario a) get the phone from Sprint/VZN/ATT on contract, that means you pay $300 for the phone and pay ~$80-$100/month

scenario b) get the phone from straight talk with a $45 plan/ + $650 phone.  divide the $350 upcharge on the phone by 12 months and add the $30 to the $45, now you're at $75/mo but don't have no damn LTE. 

so you can save $5/mo.  i guess if you're a poor it's pretty great, what is that, like 3 boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese?

Except that you are dividing by 24 months, and not 12?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on January 09, 2013, 06:54:23 PM
I don't know why anyone would use a contract carrier today, unless they're too poor to buy a phone w/o a subsidy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 09, 2013, 07:06:37 PM
I don't know why anyone would use a contract carrier today, unless they're too poor to buy a phone w/o a subsidy.

Are you with Boost?  I think I've asked about your experience with prepaid stuff in the past...  My bro and sis in law swear by T-Mobile's prepay plan.  Only drawback is no cheap phones but they usuallly find some decent deals online for unlocked phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 22, 2013, 04:59:59 PM
costco has the samsung galaxy 3 for 130 dollars.  Is this real?  should I pull the trigger?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
that's a good deal.  sprint did it for $50 on black friday but you had to purchase two of them.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 22, 2013, 06:05:26 PM
I just had a birthday, am due for an upgrade, trying to decide between that and Iphone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 06:08:04 PM
what about the Galaxy Note II?  also, happy birthday- go cats.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on January 22, 2013, 06:42:58 PM
I just had a birthday, am due for an upgrade, trying to decide between that and Iphone.

easy decision, iphone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on January 22, 2013, 11:37:56 PM
I just had a birthday, am due for an upgrade, trying to decide between that and Iphone.
which Costco? Just brought bought 2 gs3s at the Lenexa Costco last week for 180
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 23, 2013, 06:14:01 AM
I don't know, my sister texted me today about it, either 95th street or shh saw it online.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 23, 2013, 09:12:27 AM
on costco it says tmobile so I'm guessing you've got to be a new tmobile customer to get it for 129.99.  re: galaxy s3

tempted for iphone five but dont' want the fees.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2013, 09:14:43 AM
fees?  :confused:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 23, 2013, 09:23:29 AM
I guess she paid for the activation, cloud fees etc.  seemed like it was quite a bit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on January 23, 2013, 11:41:42 AM
on costco it says tmobile so I'm guessing you've got to be a new tmobile customer to get it for 129.99.  re: galaxy s3

tempted for iphone five but dont' want the fees.
Target has the gs3 online only for $99 for a new Verizon customer
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 23, 2013, 12:34:39 PM
If you were getting an HTC phone sent to you in a possibly shady manner (possibly not shady at all though too) and this was the description, what would you think it was?

Quote
Have a line on a phone, should get it shipped tomorrow. Will be pre-release version but good as new. Just don't take to VZ store :-)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 23, 2013, 12:43:31 PM
Droid DNA?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 23, 2013, 12:45:30 PM
Droid DNA?

:dunno: 

Text was from last night, so possible reveal tomorrow?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2013, 09:00:07 AM
I just want to say, I love my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Except the name. The name is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 24, 2013, 09:26:56 AM
ordered the galaxy for 129.99.  No activation fee.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on January 24, 2013, 10:46:53 AM
ordered the galaxy for 129.99.  No activation fee.
where? what provider? new customer?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 24, 2013, 10:49:33 AM
so what's up with AT&T today?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Boom Roasted on January 24, 2013, 10:57:54 AM
so what's up with AT&T today?

our IT guy emailed everyone today saying their service in KC was out and that they would update when it was back alive.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 24, 2013, 12:45:07 PM
ordered the galaxy for 129.99.  No activation fee.
where? what provider? new customer?

costco online, sprint but I believe other providers too.  existing customer, continued current plan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 24, 2013, 03:55:48 PM
I just want to say, I love my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Except the name. The name is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

I am also very pleased with mine.   The one complaint I have is a stupid one.   It's almost too thin.   I have a hard time (sometimes) with it slipping out of my hand.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2013, 04:18:20 PM
I just want to say, I love my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Except the name. The name is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

I am also very pleased with mine.   The one complaint I have is a stupid one.   It's almost too thin.   I have a hard time (sometimes) with it slipping out of my hand.

buy a rubber case or grow some thumbs  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 24, 2013, 04:19:21 PM
I just want to say, I love my HTC EVO 4G LTE. Except the name. The name is Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!).

I am also very pleased with mine.   The one complaint I have is a stupid one.   It's almost too thin.   I have a hard time (sometimes) with it slipping out of my hand.

buy a rubber case or grow some thumbs  :lol:

Yeah,  I do need to buy a case for it.   I got the thumbs though!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 25, 2013, 06:45:06 AM
Droid DNA?

:dunno: 

Text was from last night, so possible reveal tomorrow?

I'm expecting it Monday, maybe Tuesday.  Coming in a box along with a fake display version and a bunch of spare parts.  Swiftcat, revealPAK?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 28, 2013, 04:00:17 PM
:surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 28, 2013, 04:01:58 PM
 :ohno:

Sorry. I never saw your reply.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 28, 2013, 04:02:38 PM
You'll lol at what was in the boxes.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 28, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
Haha, I don't even know what to guess. Instruction manuals?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 28, 2013, 04:16:10 PM
I thought the cardboard box was gonna contain a loose working phone, a plastic shell of a phone and some pins, whatever those were. Open it up and there's just a droid DNA box like what a new phone comes in. Perfect. Open that up and there's a brand new phone, looks great. I tell Gooch that I'm glad I don't have to worry about pins and fake phones. Then I pull on this separator thing and there's a 2nd phone. Looks and feels exactly like the first one but apparently is fake. Underneath that was a big bag of custom HTC metal things with poker deals on the ends to put in the hole that pops out SIM cards or something. All of this packed in a relatively small retail box for a phone. So, guess I've got a new droid DNA plus a decoy one.

And if anybody needs their SIM cards popped out but hates paperclips, I'm your man.
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 28, 2013, 04:54:30 PM
I thought the cardboard box was gonna contain a loose working phone, a plastic shell of a phone and some pins, whatever those were. Open it up and there's just a droid DNA box like what a new phone comes in. Perfect. Open that up and there's a brand new phone, looks great. I tell Gooch that I'm glad I don't have to worry about pins and fake phones. Then I pull on this separator thing and there's a 2nd phone. Looks and feels exactly like the first one but apparently is fake. Underneath that was a big bag of custom HTC metal things with poker deals on the ends to put in the hole that pops out SIM cards or something. All of this packed in a relatively small retail box for a phone. So, guess I've got a new droid DNA plus a decoy one.

And if anybody needs their SIM cards popped out but hates paperclips, I'm your man.

It's a great phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on January 28, 2013, 05:58:49 PM
I have my own HTC branded sim opener tool  :cool:

My suggestion. Keep your dummy phone in your right pocket if someone tries to mug you (and you don't want to choke them out) let them have the decoy.

As far as the DNA goes, if you can get past the size, you should enjoy it. The screen is probably the best on any smartphone as far as pixel density, viewing angles, and color replication goes.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 28, 2013, 06:58:12 PM
I'm going to use the decoy for my DS4ms #team2cellphones halloween costume in October.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on January 28, 2013, 07:57:20 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2013, 01:32:34 PM
I have my own HTC branded sim opener tool  :cool:

My suggestion. Keep your dummy phone in your right pocket if someone tries to mug you (and you don't want to choke them out) let them have the decoy.

As far as the DNA goes, if you can get past the size, you should enjoy it. The screen is probably the best on any smartphone as far as pixel density, viewing angles, and color replication goes.

WatchESPN is fantastic on the DNA.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on January 29, 2013, 04:40:46 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Did this update this morning. Some weird crap in that update by the way.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on January 29, 2013, 09:23:18 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Did this update this morning. Some weird crap in that update by the way.

How's it working for you though? My only complaint about my phone since the update is that the screen sensor on the phone is too sensitive, very hard to do anything else on the phone while on speaker.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on January 29, 2013, 09:42:50 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Did this update this morning. Some weird crap in that update by the way.

How's it working for you though? My only complaint about my phone since the update is that the screen sensor on the phone is too sensitive, very hard to do anything else on the phone while on speaker.

How can you tell if the new update has occurred?  Also,  how is the best way to update on the Evos?  Through sprint zone,  the htp update, the three individual updates?   
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2013, 08:12:07 AM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Did this update this morning. Some weird crap in that update by the way.

How's it working for you though? My only complaint about my phone since the update is that the screen sensor on the phone is too sensitive, very hard to do anything else on the phone while on speaker.

I just did it last night. Everything that was green is now blue.
My favorite change is that you can now use the recent apps button as a Menu button, which is fantastic (actually this may have already been an option, but I don't think so).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on January 30, 2013, 08:58:16 AM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Did this update this morning. Some weird crap in that update by the way.

How's it working for you though? My only complaint about my phone since the update is that the screen sensor on the phone is too sensitive, very hard to do anything else on the phone while on speaker.
The new photo gallery setup is nice. Do not like how it was auto connecting to WIFI when it went into sleep mode. Did finally find how to stop this last night.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 30, 2013, 12:19:17 PM
Was this the update to jelly bean for you guys? Google now is pretty neat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on January 31, 2013, 09:29:35 AM
trying to figure out how to use google now.  voice input seems quite a bit better imo
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 31, 2013, 11:44:27 AM
Google Now telling you when to leave for your appointment and tracking shipments are great features. Can't believe nobody came up with them.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2013, 03:52:34 PM
hey MIR i love my EVO 4G LTE! it's fantastic  :drool:

Its been great since I got the last update about a month or so ago.
Did this update this morning. Some weird crap in that update by the way.

How's it working for you though? My only complaint about my phone since the update is that the screen sensor on the phone is too sensitive, very hard to do anything else on the phone while on speaker.

How can you tell if the new update has occurred?  Also,  how is the best way to update on the Evos?  Through sprint zone,  the htp update, the three individual updates?

In your settings go into system updates there are four things that can be updated, try all four periodically.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 08:46:07 AM
Getting that 3g euro sim card was like the best move I made when I went to Europe. It looks like this will be an even better (cheaper) option:

http://gizmodo.com/5985867/an-international-flat+rate-pay+as+you+go-3g-data-sim-yes-please
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 08:57:45 AM
Getting that 3g euro sim card was like the best move I made when I went to Europe. It looks like this will be an even better (cheaper) option:

http://gizmodo.com/5985867/an-international-flat+rate-pay+as+you+go-3g-data-sim-yes-please

the $60 international plan from straight talk seems even better.

 https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/shop/serviceplans/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 08:59:58 AM
yeah, i guess it depends on how much data you are going to use. I can't see that straight talk link at work. can you add it to your existing phone whenever?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 09:18:30 AM
Someday soon, I'm going to do the Nexus 4 w/ Groove IP and the $30 4g plan.

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans

$10 extra for international.

And yeah, w/ straight talk you can just use your existing GSM phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on February 21, 2013, 09:22:30 AM
I haven't been impressed with groove ip on my old droidx over wifi - it is pretty laggy.  I don't think I could go w/o a voice plan
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 09:30:45 AM
Someday soon, I'm going to do the Nexus 4 w/ Groove IP and the $30 4g plan.

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans

$10 extra for international.

And yeah, w/ straight talk you can just use your existing GSM phone.

that's for talk/text. I'm talking strictly about international data.

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Data roaming Not available with No Annual Contract plans
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 10:46:05 AM
Someday soon, I'm going to do the Nexus 4 w/ Groove IP and the $30 4g plan.

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/monthly-4g-plans

$10 extra for international.

And yeah, w/ straight talk you can just use your existing GSM phone.

that's for talk/text. I'm talking strictly about international data.

Quote
Data roaming Not available with No Annual Contract plans

so it is. Just swap out for a straight talk sim when you travel
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 25, 2013, 03:28:36 PM
My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 03:42:11 PM
My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:

what carrier?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 25, 2013, 03:43:33 PM
Find a used GSII on ebay or craigslist.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 25, 2013, 04:27:41 PM
My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:

what carrier?

Sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 25, 2013, 04:31:23 PM
Find a used GSII on ebay or craigslist.

Yeah, I posted an ad on CL as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 25, 2013, 08:13:56 PM
Really like my g3 will never be able to go back to a tiny screen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on February 26, 2013, 12:39:02 AM
My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:
how did it get toasted?  Have you had it less than a year?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on February 26, 2013, 09:35:32 AM

My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:

http://www.gizmag.com/nokia-105-mobile-phone-month-long-battery-life/26413/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 27, 2013, 07:19:11 PM
My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:
how did it get toasted?  Have you had it less than a year?

They said they took it apart and there was corrosion on the inside, though there was no evidence of anything outwardly having been spilled on it. I went to bed drunk and woke up and it didn't work. So it is possible, but I wasn't drinking water and any other liquid would have been sticky. So, I think they mumped me.


In addition to this, I just received my tax return and am going to upgrade to the SGIII, I have a bid in on a brand new one on EBAY that closes in 2.5 hours. I currently have the high bid at 305, with my max at 320. This is my first time bidding for something on ebay and am afraid of getting sniped. I was thinking about waiting til 30 seconds left and uping my max to 330 or 340. Good move? Bad move? any other advice?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2013, 07:27:23 PM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 27, 2013, 07:37:10 PM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket

And then absorbed back up into my skin? Explains my funky smell for two days after
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on February 27, 2013, 08:46:32 PM
poor people shouldn't own expensive cell phones, I think the universe was just correcting your own error.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 27, 2013, 08:49:25 PM
poor people shouldn't own expensive cell phones, I think the universe was just correcting your own error.

With such a creative screen name, I can't see how anyone would take fault in your online opinions.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on February 27, 2013, 09:51:49 PM
My Samsung Galaxy II got fried this weekend and I didn't have insurance. What do I do guys? I'm poor!  :cry:
how did it get toasted?  Have you had it less than a year?
have you looked at swappa.com?  I considered buying a s3 off there before I found a guy that could let me upgrade and keep my unlimited data on Verizon.

They said they took it apart and there was corrosion on the inside, though there was no evidence of anything outwardly having been spilled on it. I went to bed drunk and woke up and it didn't work. So it is possible, but I wasn't drinking water and any other liquid would have been sticky. So, I think they mumped me.


In addition to this, I just received my tax return and am going to upgrade to the SGIII, I have a bid in on a brand new one on EBAY that closes in 2.5 hours. I currently have the high bid at 305, with my max at 320. This is my first time bidding for something on ebay and am afraid of getting sniped. I was thinking about waiting til 30 seconds left and uping my max to 330 or 340. Good move? Bad move? any other advice?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 08:35:43 AM
Turns out I missed out on the bid and am now getting a SII Note for 350
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on February 28, 2013, 08:40:36 AM
you were bidding $350 on a GSIII?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 28, 2013, 08:44:39 AM
sundancepoundsterlingkid is going to be the most successful attorney ever
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 28, 2013, 08:51:33 AM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket

And then absorbed back up into my skin? Explains my funky smell for two days after

I passed out in my car one night and barfed on my phone in the console.  That'll do it too...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 08:53:23 AM
you were bidding $350 on a GSIII?

Yes? They normally go for 500+
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 08:53:48 AM
sundancepoundsterlingkid is going to be the most successful attorney ever

Serious or not, yes yes yes!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 08:55:10 AM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket

And then absorbed back up into my skin? Explains my funky smell for two days after

I passed out in my car one night and barfed on my phone in the console.  That'll do it too...

I blame the 3 sleuthy huskies that I was watching and house sitting for, effed my phone up without leaving a single tooth mark.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2013, 11:29:16 PM
This is coming in the mail tomorrow:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a102/nutt_lee/photo1_zpsa7e9362f.jpg)

 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on February 28, 2013, 11:32:39 PM
I would love a Note two if I had huge NFL WR sized hands. But I don't, so I don't think I would like it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on February 28, 2013, 11:49:58 PM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket

And then absorbed back up into my skin? Explains my funky smell for two days after

I passed out in my car one night and barfed on my phone in the console.  That'll do it too...

While at KSU my buddy puked in the passenger side door pocket/map holder dealer of my 3 week old car. I vacuumed and shampooed like a drunken mad man that night and it still reeked. Old puke+ new car smell= rough ridin' disgusting.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on March 01, 2013, 12:01:54 AM
I would love a Note two if I had huge NFL WR sized hands. But I don't, so I don't think I would like it.

Neither do I, I'm totes trying to compensate!  :fatty:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on March 01, 2013, 12:16:21 AM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket

And then absorbed back up into my skin? Explains my funky smell for two days after

I passed out in my car one night and barfed on my phone in the console.  That'll do it too...

While at KSU my buddy puked in the passenger side door pocket/map holder dealer of my 3 week old car. I vacuumed and shampooed like a drunken mad man that night and it still reeked. Old puke+ new car smell= rough ridin' disgusting.

To add to this, I once was at a Kite's Xmas party and all of my friends were there and we had no dd. So I called my mom to come give us a ride. We put the drunkest girl up front and the rest piled in the back. We dropped off the 3 girls at their place and I walked them in. I came back down and got in the passengers seat for the ride back to my place and I lept up 5 seconds in because the seat was soaked, turns out passed out girl pissed herself in my moms passenger seat.....
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jtksu on March 01, 2013, 12:47:08 AM
you passed out then you pissed yourself with your phone in your pocket

And then absorbed back up into my skin? Explains my funky smell for two days after

I passed out in my car one night and barfed on my phone in the console.  That'll do it too...

While at KSU my buddy puked in the passenger side door pocket/map holder dealer of my 3 week old car. I vacuumed and shampooed like a drunken mad man that night and it still reeked. Old puke+ new car smell= rough ridin' disgusting.

To add to this, I once was at a Kite's Xmas party and all of my friends were there and we had no dd. So I called my mom to come give us a ride. We put the drunkest girl up front and the rest piled in the back. We dropped off the 3 girls at their place and I walked them in. I came back down and got in the passengers seat for the ride back to my place and I lept up 5 seconds in because the seat was soaked, turns out passed out girl pissed herself in my moms passenger seat.....

Yuck. After a drunken night of sex, I woke up in a piss soaked bed. 10 years later the chick and I jokingly blame it on the other. (not married, just still friends with the chick.)
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 06:10:50 AM
you were bidding $350 on a GSIII?

Yes? They normally go for 500+

Like, no contract or what? Sprint and best buy were selling them for $50 last black Friday iirc
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 01, 2013, 09:04:03 AM
I bought my GIII at costco for 150.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 01, 2013, 09:16:15 AM
I bought my GIII at costco for 150.

you were off contract
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on March 01, 2013, 10:29:58 AM
It is shocking to me........SHOCKING......how many people still don't grasp the idea of contracts and subsidized phones with mobile carriers. 

You mean, I can't just come in and get a free iPhone and renew my contract anytime I want??
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 10:53:28 AM
It is shocking to me........SHOCKING......how many people still don't grasp the idea of contracts and subsidized phones with mobile carriers. 

You mean, I can't just come in and get a free iPhone and renew my contract anytime I want??

Yeah. This isn't very hard.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 11:06:58 AM
I don't know what you guys are talking about, but it seems unreasonable to me to ever spend $300+ on a phone.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 11:08:33 AM
I don't know what you guys are talking about, but it seems unreasonable to me to ever spend $300+ on a phone.  :dunno:

I'm guessing you already have more than once.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 11:20:26 AM
I don't know what you guys are talking about, but it seems unreasonable to me to ever spend $300+ on a phone.  :dunno:

I'm guessing you already have more than once.

Well that is the exact opposite guess you should have come away from that post with.

Also, no, of course not.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 11:21:10 AM
I don't know what you guys are talking about, but it seems unreasonable to me to ever spend $300+ on a phone.  :dunno:

I'm guessing you already have more than once.

Well that is the exact opposite guess you should have come away from that post with.

Also, no, of course not.

You just don't realize it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 11:24:55 AM
Ok.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on March 01, 2013, 11:39:04 AM
Apple is the most boss stud company ever. Top button on Iphone 5 was only working intermittently after about 8 months of use (don't have apple care, still under 1 year warranty), walked into apple store, 5 minutes later walked out with new phone for free no questions asked.  :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 01, 2013, 11:44:17 AM
sounds like you had apple care, you just didn't have apple care.  why, you ask me, clams?  because apple cares.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 12:50:48 PM
I don't know what you guys are talking about, but it seems unreasonable to me to ever spend $300+ on a phone.  :dunno:

Do you want me to try and explain it to you?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 12:57:43 PM
DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU DO OR NOT!

Smart Phones are expensive to make. If you were to buy a new phone without a contract, it would cost you $500+. Some examples: GSIII (http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Unlocked-Smart-Marble/dp/B0080DJ6CM) and iPhone 5 (http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPhone-16GB-Black-Unlocked/dp/B0097CZBH4/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1362164061&sr=1-2&keywords=iphone+5).

When you sign a new contract with an American Carrier, you pay a subsidized price. Sprint says, "I'll tell you what, you pay $200 for this phone right now, and we'll get the other $300+ back from you over the next two years." That means you are paying more for your service, so that Sprint gets the full price of the phone. That's why it will cost you money to break your contract. You are paying the rest of the subsidy.

It's also why it's cheaper for SundancePoundKid to pay 300 for a phone right now and not sign a new 2 year contract, than break his contract current one ($200ish) and switch carriers, then buy a new  GSIII on contract ($200ish again, probably find better deal, though.).

EDIT: That's why the Nexus 4 is a really exciting phone. It is only $250 unlocked and subsidized. What is arguably is best android phone, you can get for 1/2 the price of the GSII, and a 1/3 of the price of an iPhone 5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 01:04:36 PM
so you just don't have a carrier then
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 01:06:34 PM
Everyone has a carrier. You have to pay to use their tubes. Some offer cheaper plans if you bring your own phone. That way you aren't paying them for a subsidy on a phone you didn't buy from them.

They are generally called pay-as-you-go.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 01:09:28 PM
Everyone has a carrier. You have to pay to use their tubes. Some offer cheaper plans if you bring your own phone. That way you aren't paying them for a subsidy on a phone you didn't buy from them.

They are generally called pay-as-you-go.

The big carriers all offer this, too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pufiZzle on March 01, 2013, 01:10:41 PM
And for the people who hate contracts, beware.  The days of subsidized phones are numbered. 

*did I use the comma correctly?  :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 01:16:23 PM
Everyone has a carrier. You have to pay to use their tubes. Some offer cheaper plans if you bring your own phone. That way you aren't paying them for a subsidy on a phone you didn't buy from them.

They are generally called pay-as-you-go.

so what could one expect to pay per month with a smartphone using not very many minutes, but a crap load of data and texts? does it ever add up to $300 over the course of 2 years?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 01:16:43 PM
Everyone has a carrier. You have to pay to use their tubes. Some offer cheaper plans if you bring your own phone. That way you aren't paying them for a subsidy on a phone you didn't buy from them.

They are generally called pay-as-you-go.

so what could one expect to pay per month with a smartphone using not very many minutes, but a crap load of data and texts?

$30/month on t-mobile
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 01:19:20 PM
What carrier are you on mocat?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 01:23:20 PM
What carrier are you on mocat?

i'm still riding my dad's sprint account which he has had for like 14 years. unlimited everything and i pay $45/month.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 01:26:59 PM
Everyone has a carrier. You have to pay to use their tubes. Some offer cheaper plans if you bring your own phone. That way you aren't paying them for a subsidy on a phone you didn't buy from them.

They are generally called pay-as-you-go.

so what could one expect to pay per month with a smartphone using not very many minutes, but a crap load of data and texts? does it ever add up to $300 over the course of 2 years?

Also, you are asking the wrong question. Let's assume right now you pay $80 for T-Mobile's "Classic 500 Minute - Unlimited Nationwide 4G" So, 500 minutes plus unlimited texting and data. If you switch to micat's ( :D ) plan, you'll be saving $50 a month over the next 2 years. So yeah, you would save over $300.

EDIT:

i'm still riding my dad's sprint account which he has had for like 14 years. unlimited everything and i pay $45/month.

If you switch to tmobile pay as you go, you would still save $15 a month. So 15x24 = 360.

T-Mobile Pay as you go.
Brand new GSIII - $500
2 years of service - $720
Total - $1220

Compared to your current Sprint
Brand new GSIII - $200
2 Years of Service - $1080
Total - $1280

One thing of note, I can't find the 30/month plan michigancat was talking about, so you'll have to take his word for it. In all honesty, 45/month is pretty good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 01, 2013, 01:36:22 PM
the GSII on contract is free w/ sprint
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 01:38:40 PM
That's fine. It would be cheaper for him to stay on his dad's contract then. I never argued differently.

I only argued he was absolutely paying more than a few hundred for his phone.

EDIT: I also just realized I typo'd and said GSII everywhere in that post when i mean GSIII. Galaxy S III is the phone I thought of when I made that post.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 01, 2013, 01:45:43 PM
That's fine. It would be cheaper for him to stay on his dad's contract then. I never argued differently.

I only argued he was absolutely paying more than a few hundred for his phone.

EDIT: I also just realized I typo'd and said GSII everywhere in that post when i mean GSIII. Galaxy S III is the phone I thought of when I made that post.

pro tip- no one is arguing anything
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 01, 2013, 01:48:15 PM
Yeah. I know. Poor choice of words.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 02:04:58 PM
Everyone has a carrier. You have to pay to use their tubes. Some offer cheaper plans if you bring your own phone. That way you aren't paying them for a subsidy on a phone you didn't buy from them.

They are generally called pay-as-you-go.

so what could one expect to pay per month with a smartphone using not very many minutes, but a crap load of data and texts? does it ever add up to $300 over the course of 2 years?

Also, you are asking the wrong question. Let's assume right now you pay $80 for T-Mobile's "Classic 500 Minute - Unlimited Nationwide 4G" So, 500 minutes plus unlimited texting and data. If you switch to micat's ( :D ) plan, you'll be saving $50 a month over the next 2 years. So yeah, you would save over $300.

EDIT:

i'm still riding my dad's sprint account which he has had for like 14 years. unlimited everything and i pay $45/month.

If you switch to tmobile pay as you go, you would still save $15 a month. So 15x24 = 360.

T-Mobile Pay as you go.
Brand new GSIII - $500
2 years of service - $720
Total - $1220

Compared to your current Sprint
Brand new GSIII - $200
2 Years of Service - $1080
Total - $1280

One thing of note, I can't find the 30/month plan michigancat was talking about, so you'll have to take his word for it. In all honesty, 45/month is pretty good.

yeah thanks for the breakdown. My situation is probably a little unrealistic for most people, but i'm not jumping off my dad's plan until sprint makes me  :comeatme:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on March 04, 2013, 07:01:53 PM
I stopped using tweetdeck last summer in case it went away.  Yes!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 04, 2013, 07:16:26 PM
I stopped using tweetdeck last summer in case it went away.  Yes!

WHAT SHOULD I USE NOW!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on March 04, 2013, 07:22:54 PM
(http://goEMAW.com/forum/Smileys/goEMAW/Angry.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 04, 2013, 07:29:56 PM
I stopped using tweetdeck last summer in case it went away.  Yes!

WHAT SHOULD I USE NOW!!!

Twitter is basically forcing you to use their Twitter app instead. They don't want any 3rd party apps because they don't show sponsored tweets or hashtags.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on March 19, 2013, 02:32:12 PM
might be wrong thread but Flipboard is the GOAT app, other than the one that makes you look like a zombie.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on March 25, 2013, 06:53:47 PM
I'm available for upgrade in June. Will there be a next big thing by then or should I hold off until around Thanksgiving? Thoughts?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 25, 2013, 07:02:56 PM
ios or android?  the GS4 will be out around then. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on March 25, 2013, 07:13:37 PM
ios or android?  the GS4 will be out around then.

I'll more than likely stick with android. GS4 Out around June? I'm guessing that's what you mean.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on March 25, 2013, 07:16:32 PM
the GS4 doesn't have a firm date yet and now speculation is that it will be around then. 
also talk of a GS4 mini too. 
I wonder if when the next update to apple will be. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on March 25, 2013, 07:31:18 PM
Maybe I should just pick up an Instinct off eBay for $19.99  :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 25, 2013, 11:22:19 PM
I'm available for upgrade in June. Will there be a next big thing by then or should I hold off until around Thanksgiving? Thoughts?

What carrier? As far as waiting until thanksgiving, only do that if you want the iPhone 5s if you want a Nexus (google phone). There are always good android phones around the corner, but the big ones - Samsung GS4 and HTC One - have already been announced.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 25, 2013, 11:24:40 PM

also talk of a GS4 mini too. 
I wonder if when the next update to apple will be.

The mini specs are very mid-rangey.

The last 2 iPhones have been released October and then September. There's a good chance it will be around the same time this year.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on March 26, 2013, 05:15:29 PM
I'm available for upgrade in June. Will there be a next big thing by then or should I hold off until around Thanksgiving? Thoughts?

What carrier? As far as waiting until thanksgiving, only do that if you want the iPhone 5s if you want a Nexus (google phone). There are always good android phones around the corner, but the big ones - Samsung GS4 and HTC One - have already been announced.

Sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on March 26, 2013, 05:23:08 PM
Also should note that I don't customize my phone (or haven't with any previous phones) we have an iPad and I'm not a huge fan of iOS. A SII would probably blow me away as far as performance of the phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jdagg2003 on March 26, 2013, 10:49:55 PM
Just got an lg optimus g from sprint, bestbuy has it for $49 and it has pretty much the same specs as the s3 but imo a much better screen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: cfbandyman on March 26, 2013, 11:11:04 PM
Looks like the GS4 will be out on Tmo May 1st, so it seems reasonable that by later that month-July all 4 carriers will have it rolled out. Though, when I got my GS2 (think I was the first in Manhattan to get it for Sprint) Sprint took longer than the other 3 if I remember right in getting it. They announced it in May, got it mid September, worst wait ever for a phone  :bang:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 27, 2013, 08:57:54 AM
sprint & att released the GS2 in september, tmobile was in october
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: cfbandyman on March 27, 2013, 12:05:13 PM
Fair enough, must have been wrapped up in my own "struggles" rather than seeing what everyone else was doing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 27, 2013, 12:33:44 PM
the different companies go through extensive testing after loading their software on the phones, sometimes this leads to delays in releases.  tmo also might not have promised to order as many and so maybe were told they had to wait, dunno.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: cfbandyman on March 27, 2013, 12:38:28 PM
Yeah, I know about all the testing, I think I just felt like I remembered Verizon was able to get through their testing rather systematically, and Sprint kept on having issues.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on March 27, 2013, 12:58:39 PM
Did Verizon even get a GSII? I don't think they did, and instead got a Galaxy Nexus in December...

The European version of the GSII was released in May. Maybe that's what you are remembering.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 27, 2013, 03:13:18 PM
Did Verizon even get a GSII? I don't think they did, and instead got a Galaxy Nexus in December...

The European version of the GSII was released in May. Maybe that's what you are remembering.
i think you're right
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 10, 2013, 08:38:55 AM
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/10/manhattan-and-paris-among-ATT-LTE-4G/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 15, 2013, 05:03:47 PM
Lost my Optimus V. Made it well over two years. :frown:

Want an unlocked GSM phone to put on T. Mobile or Straight Talk or switch back and forth. Thinking Nexus 4. Thoughts? Alternatives?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 15, 2013, 05:39:00 PM
Have you heard of the iPhone, michcat? That's what I have.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 15, 2013, 05:40:54 PM
Have you heard of the iPhone, michcat? That's what I have.

I don't think I want an iphone. I like the music players available on Android. Thanks for the tip, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 15, 2013, 05:41:59 PM
Have you heard of the iPhone, michcat? That's what I have.

I don't think I want an iphone. I like the music players available on Android. Thanks for the tip, though.

no problem
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 15, 2013, 05:43:23 PM
Also, if anyone has an old GSM phone they want to unload, I may take it and root it or something. LMK THX.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 15, 2013, 05:57:01 PM
Lost my Optimus V. Made it well over two years. :frown:

Want an unlocked GSM phone to put on T. Mobile or Straight Talk or switch back and forth. Thinking Nexus 4. Thoughts? Alternatives?

If you want an unlocked phone, the Nexus 4 will get you the best bang for your buck. Both the HTC One and GS4 are better devices, but they aren't $350 better. Nexus 4 is a good choice.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on April 15, 2013, 06:41:32 PM
someone post a super cheap phone that works in germany. thx.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2013, 06:42:52 PM
someone post a super cheap phone that works in germany. thx.

anything with a sim
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on April 15, 2013, 07:25:08 PM
someone post a super cheap phone that works in germany. thx.

anything with a sim

Yup.

How cheap? Flip Phone? Under 100 bucks? Under 300 bucks?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on April 15, 2013, 09:38:47 PM
which phone has the best mustache simulator?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 15, 2013, 10:03:14 PM
I found the good old optimus v. Crisis averted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on April 20, 2013, 10:42:29 AM
Also should note that I don't customize my phone (or haven't with any previous phones) we have an iPad and I'm not a huge fan of iOS. A SII would probably blow me away as far as performance of the phone.

Ok, back on topic. What are the pros/cons of Android vs iOS? I've only had Android phones in the past.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on April 20, 2013, 05:17:21 PM
someone post a super cheap phone that works in germany. thx.

anything with a sim

Yup.

How cheap? Flip Phone? Under 100 bucks? Under 300 bucks?
Flip phone? who do you think you are talking to Johnny Wichita?
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2013, 07:32:13 PM
Also should note that I don't customize my phone (or haven't with any previous phones) we have an iPad and I'm not a huge fan of iOS. A SII would probably blow me away as far as performance of the phone.

Ok, back on topic. What are the pros/cons of Android vs iOS? I've only had Android phones in the past.

cost is the huge android pro. they are also more customizeable. also you don't have to install iTunes. ios is probably going to be a better, more reliable device, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on May 06, 2013, 08:20:44 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 06, 2013, 08:28:11 PM
Turn it off. I always turn auto correct off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on May 06, 2013, 09:13:10 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

tell your wife to spend 3 dollars and use swiftkey.

the first word up when i press "f" is "eff"... maybe i use eff too much...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 07, 2013, 03:03:30 AM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

Tell your wife to stop being a dumbass and turn it off?

http://videotron.tmtx.ca/faqs/item/?lc=en&p=samsung_galaxysiii&a=turning_autocorrection_on_and_off
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2013, 11:31:44 AM
starting to get tired of the optimus v. get "invalid package file" for all my app updates. so sick of this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on May 07, 2013, 11:47:01 AM
MIR/fellow EVO 4G LTE users, wtf has happened to my battery in the last week?  :sdeek:

Battery used to last well over 24 hours, now the thing drains in less than half a day, even if it is pretty much idle. I've tried a lot of things too, no explanation. I've seen people bitching about the jelly bean upgrade as the reason, but i don't understand. I downloaded jelly bean months ago with no problems. The last week or so has been hilarious in terms of battery life.  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 07, 2013, 12:02:19 PM
MIR/fellow EVO 4G LTE users, wtf has happened to my battery in the last week?  :sdeek:

Battery used to last well over 24 hours, now the thing drains in less than half a day, even if it is pretty much idle. I've tried a lot of things too, no explanation. I've seen people bitching about the jelly bean upgrade as the reason, but i don't understand. I downloaded jelly bean months ago with no problems. The last week or so has been hilarious in terms of battery life.  :frown:

That's definitely not normal. Something I noticed that drains my battery is something gets stuck syncing. is the sync icon on your notification bar? Also, go into settings and you can see what is draining your battery.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on May 07, 2013, 03:53:15 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

tell your wife to spend 3 dollars and use swiftkey.

the first word up when i press "f" is "eff"... maybe i use eff too much...

She's worried about it recording what she types. I don't know if that's a big deal or not.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on May 07, 2013, 03:55:03 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

Tell your wife to stop being a dumbass and turn it off?

http://videotron.tmtx.ca/faqs/item/?lc=en&p=samsung_galaxysiii&a=turning_autocorrection_on_and_off

You can't change stupid  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 11, 2013, 04:35:26 PM
Quick iPhone question:

What if I have a super old macbook that I've neglected to update to OSX Mt. Lion and I have an iPhone 5 that mushes its face and I can't sync my itunes.  What then?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on May 11, 2013, 04:39:21 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

tell your wife to spend 3 dollars and use swiftkey.

the first word up when i press "f" is "eff"... maybe i use eff too much...

She's worried about it recording what she types. I don't know if that's a big deal or not.

sorry, i didn't realize we were dealing with a crazy person.  carry on.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 11, 2013, 06:55:26 PM
MIR/fellow EVO 4G LTE users, wtf has happened to my battery in the last week?  :sdeek:

Battery used to last well over 24 hours, now the thing drains in less than half a day, even if it is pretty much idle. I've tried a lot of things too, no explanation. I've seen people bitching about the jelly bean upgrade as the reason, but i don't understand. I downloaded jelly bean months ago with no problems. The last week or so has been hilarious in terms of battery life.  :frown:

I live in a place that struggles with reception so when I'm not moving my phone is constantly on the charger. Searching for signal is the ultimate battery drain.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on May 11, 2013, 09:27:11 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

tell your wife to spend 3 dollars and use swiftkey.

the first word up when i press "f" is "eff"... maybe i use eff too much...

She's worried about it recording what she types. I don't know if that's a big deal or not.

sorry, i didn't realize we were dealing with a crazy person.  carry on.

Damn, rough crowd. I just switched her phones anyway. I guess I'll just dump the bitch.

OT: anyone low a good divorce lawyer in SW Mo?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on May 11, 2013, 09:51:18 PM
t's&p's, it's really for the best though.  :frown:
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on May 11, 2013, 10:38:01 PM

Quick iPhone question:

What if I have a super old macbook that I've neglected to update to OSX Mt. Lion and I have an iPhone 5 that mushes its face and I can't sync my itunes.  What then?

is this hypothetical or Canadian friend?  mine works fine with an old macbook pro on snow leopard (recently put lion on and also still fine afterward)
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2013, 10:44:11 PM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

tell your wife to spend 3 dollars and use swiftkey.

the first word up when i press "f" is "eff"... maybe i use eff too much...

She's worried about it recording what she types. I don't know if that's a big deal or not.

sorry, i didn't realize we were dealing with a crazy person.  carry on.

Damn, rough crowd. I just switched her phones anyway. I guess I'll just dump the bitch.

OT: anyone low a good divorce lawyer in SW Mo?

lol wut
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Farley Grudge on May 12, 2013, 06:34:45 AM
What are all of you GSIII users doing with the auto correct? I'm tired of hearing my wife complain about it on her phone  :shakesfist:

tell your wife to spend 3 dollars and use swiftkey.

the first word up when i press "f" is "eff"... maybe i use eff too much...

She's worried about it recording what she types. I don't know if that's a big deal or not.

sorry, i didn't realize we were dealing with a crazy person.  carry on.

Damn, rough crowd. I just switched her phones anyway. I guess I'll just dump the bitch.

OT: anyone low a good divorce lawyer in SW Mo?

lol wut

I was trying to unleash my inner GPC. Maybe it didn't come across that way  :dunno:
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 12, 2013, 07:05:46 AM

Quick iPhone question:

What if I have a super old macbook that I've neglected to update to OSX Mt. Lion and I have an iPhone 5 that mushes its face and I can't sync my itunes.  What then?

is this hypothetical or Canadian friend?  mine works fine with an old macbook pro on snow leopard (recently put lion on and also still fine afterward)

We are talking about me and I am on like some super old OS X. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on May 12, 2013, 04:34:20 PM
Which new Android should I get? Galaxy S4? HTC new whatever? Nexus 4?
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on May 12, 2013, 04:42:11 PM
Which new Android should I get? Galaxy S4? HTC new whatever? Nexus 4?

I'm partial to HTC, but I'm sure the galaxy will be great too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 12, 2013, 09:33:17 PM
Which new Android should I get? Galaxy S4? HTC new whatever? Nexus 4?

You should wait at least 5 days and see if Google/Motorolla releases a new phone at I/O. If they don't, then yeah, make a decision between the three you just mentioned. If I were getting a new android phone right now, it would probably be the HTC One...but that stupid logo/only two capacitive buttons thing is almost enough to make me want something else.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 15, 2013, 10:22:19 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333716/galaxy-s4-stock-android-google-io-2013

This is kind of a big deal. Not so much because it's a compelling thing to buy, but because of the precedent it sets.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2013, 11:12:00 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333716/galaxy-s4-stock-android-google-io-2013

This is kind of a big deal. Not so much because it's a compelling thing to buy, but because of the precedent it sets.

why?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on May 15, 2013, 11:17:41 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333716/galaxy-s4-stock-android-google-io-2013

This is kind of a big deal. Not so much because it's a compelling thing to buy, but because of the precedent it sets.

why?

stock android gets updates as soon as they are released, and i believe can always be updated.  carrier versions you have to wait for the carrier to do their update, and then sometimes your phone might stop being supported after a year or so.

oh, and stock android is much more enjoyable than touchwiz.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2013, 11:22:03 PM
but this has already been done with several phones
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on May 15, 2013, 11:32:14 PM
I'd like to start a thread titled 'Cell Phone Outsiders'

do you guys think that would be a good idea?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on May 15, 2013, 11:34:24 PM
but this has already been done with several phones

just the google nexus phones though? (not sure)

this is a little different because it's not a separate phone. (other than lack of carrier bloat)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2013, 07:56:21 AM
but this has already been done with several phones

just the google nexus phones though? (not sure)

this is a little different because it's not a separate phone. (other than lack of carrier bloat)

it's a google nexus not named google nexus
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on May 16, 2013, 09:25:05 AM
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333716/galaxy-s4-stock-android-google-io-2013

This is kind of a big deal. Not so much because it's a compelling thing to buy, but because of the precedent it sets.

why?
this would be the second unlocked phone with LTE,  right?  This would have free Wifi hotspot  w/o rooting? Also, would this phone work on Verizon LTE?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2013, 09:26:36 AM
http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333716/galaxy-s4-stock-android-google-io-2013

This is kind of a big deal. Not so much because it's a compelling thing to buy, but because of the precedent it sets.

why?
this would be the second unlocked phone with LTE,  right?  This would have free Wifi hotspot  w/o rooting? Also, would this phone work on Verizon LTE?
no. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 16, 2013, 09:36:43 AM
I am happy with my iPhone 5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on May 16, 2013, 09:40:50 AM
MIR/fellow EVO 4G LTE users, wtf has happened to my battery in the last week?  :sdeek:

Battery used to last well over 24 hours, now the thing drains in less than half a day, even if it is pretty much idle. I've tried a lot of things too, no explanation. I've seen people bitching about the jelly bean upgrade as the reason, but i don't understand. I downloaded jelly bean months ago with no problems. The last week or so has been hilarious in terms of battery life.  :frown:

I live in a place that struggles with reception so when I'm not moving my phone is constantly on the charger. Searching for signal is the ultimate battery drain.

The problem has gone away. The only things I have done is A) uninstalled the Groupon app after noticing that it was draining loads of battery even when I had not opened the app for days, and B) I let the battery completely drain itself before plugging it in a couple times. Now it's back to normal.

PS I could not find any settings in the groupon app for syncing or anything like that, so I'm not sure why it was using so much battery without me ever opening it. I re-downloaded the app, and boom, it happened again. So I uninstalled it again. I guess it just doesn't get along with the EVO.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on May 16, 2013, 11:50:47 AM
The Groupon app is a bitch, I had that issue with my first EVO. The official twitter app was also draining the battery like crazy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 16, 2013, 12:07:29 PM
but this has already been done with several phones

just the google nexus phones though? (not sure)

this is a little different because it's not a separate phone. (other than lack of carrier bloat)

it's a google nexus not named google nexus

Kind of. All of the other nexus devices have been released by Google. This is very much a Samsung phone. It launched with Samsung's software AND it's going to launch with Google's software.

I guess it's a bigger deal if you actually think stock Android is better than Touchwiz, or if you care about getting updates on time. I do care about those things, and would love the option to purchase any phone with stock Android/updates from Google.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2013, 12:28:46 PM
phone OS update nerds are damn near at the top of the list in terms of the worst kind of nerd to be, just a fwiw
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 16, 2013, 12:35:14 PM
This is a thread about cell phone insiders. There are going to be phone OS nerds in here.

(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_livhi6uXLd1qi7deco1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2013, 01:59:45 PM
relevant

http://www.joe.ie/tech/tech-news/50-of-water-damaged-phones-ended-up-in-the-toilet-0017630-1
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on May 17, 2013, 02:24:51 PM
relevant

http://www.joe.ie/tech/tech-news/50-of-water-damaged-phones-ended-up-in-the-toilet-0017630-1

when i was working in construction, one of the guys i worked with dropped his nextel in the shitter (construction lingo for port-a-potty).  he actually fished it out and cleaned it off, and it still worked.  he used it for like 2 more years.

that's a company man right there, i would have just left it and told them to spend the 100 bucks on a new one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on May 17, 2013, 03:21:52 PM
New google maps is nice. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 30, 2013, 09:13:34 AM
No insurance, no apple care, iPhone 5 cracked screen Sprint contract.  Besides insurance fraud what is my best course of action?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 09:21:40 AM
No insurance, no apple care, iPhone 5 cracked screen Sprint contract.  Besides insurance fraud what is my best course of action?

good grief, we just had this discussion sunday morning during brunch :lol:

:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 30, 2013, 09:30:35 AM
No insurance, no apple care, iPhone 5 cracked screen Sprint contract.  Besides insurance fraud what is my best course of action?

good grief, we just had this discussion sunday morning during brunch :lol:

:lol:

Yeah.  Unreal.  I am fishing out a bowl to put my edamame remnants in and I am reading goEMAW on my iphone and I grab the top bowl on a two bowl stack and the bottom one drops right on the edge of the screen.  It still works, but pretty embarrassing looking.

So what now?  I mean I already screwed up the game plan as I remember it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 30, 2013, 09:42:07 AM
Who is going to step up and show me the path?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 11:24:25 AM
the kids intentionally crack their screens so they're like their friends, be a kid, kat kid!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 30, 2013, 11:34:17 AM
the kids intentionally crack their screens so they're like their friends, be a kid, kat kid!

yes, but what if I wish to have a non-cracked screen?  What then?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 11:37:31 AM
http://ksu.craigslist.org/mod/3733490414.html

or bring it to the sprint store and ask them wtf
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on May 30, 2013, 11:58:11 AM
the kids intentionally crack their screens so they're like their friends, be a kid, kat kid!

yes, but what if I wish to have a non-cracked screen?  What then?
find an uncool kid and trade for his non-cracked screen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 30, 2013, 12:05:26 PM
http://ksu.craigslist.org/mod/3733490414.html

or bring it to the sprint store and ask them wtf

if you let these guys touch your phone and it doesnt work (they charge like $20 less than the apple store does, btw), apple wont touch it. anything thats been tampered with they wont fix. just drive to the plaza and hang out with clams again and get your phone fixed for $200 at the apple store.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on May 31, 2013, 10:06:36 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2013, 10:20:27 AM
i'd get her one at 8 if she wanted one
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on May 31, 2013, 10:50:59 AM
13 at earliest. Where is she going to be without an adult who has a cell? If she wants to chat with her friends just buy an iPod touch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2013, 10:58:09 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

get her the cheapest burner from wal-mart.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: lopakman on May 31, 2013, 11:08:56 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

I'm thinking about getting a cheap flip phone for my six year old just for safety.  I don't care how hard you try to protect your kids, bad things happen.  After some of things that have happened lately like elementary school shootings, tornados hitting schools, I think from a strictly for safety/piece of mind standpoint it's a good idea at any age.

Now if she wants it to text, web surf and talk to her friends, that's a tough one!  It seems a little young to me.  Maybe compromise at 10 or make her earn it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 31, 2013, 11:15:10 AM
Just switched from an iPhone 5 to s Galaxy s4.  Holy crap...why did I wait so long?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on May 31, 2013, 11:52:15 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

get her the cheapest burner from wal-mart.

It's not so much about the price as it just seems kind of crazy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on May 31, 2013, 11:55:58 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

I'm thinking about getting a cheap flip phone for my six year old just for safety.  I don't care how hard you try to protect your kids, bad things happen.  After some of things that have happened lately like elementary school shootings, tornados hitting schools, I think from a strictly for safety/piece of mind standpoint it's a good idea at any age.

Now if she wants it to text, web surf and talk to her friends, that's a tough one!  It seems a little young to me.  Maybe compromise at 10 or make her earn it?

We got my stepson a phone when he was 8. But it was different circumstances. He was walking home from school.  And my wife wanted to be able to talk to him when he was at his dad's.  Now, my wife works from home and she picks up and drops off our daughter.

I can't think of who she would text and call and what she would have to say.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2013, 12:22:21 PM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

get her the cheapest burner from wal-mart.

It's not so much about the price as it just seems kind of crazy.

I was thinking the lack of features made it less crazy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on May 31, 2013, 06:09:11 PM
Just switched from an iPhone 5 to s Galaxy s4.  Holy crap...why did I wait so long?

You're obviously a dumbass so I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 03, 2013, 08:04:18 AM
the kids intentionally crack their screens so they're like their friends, be a kid, kat kid!
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/02/4266617/the-new-status-symbol-a-cracked.html#

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on June 03, 2013, 11:03:55 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.
I have considered letting my 7 year old carry my old DroidX but there hasn't been a situation that has called for it.  I believe it will still make an emergency call (911) and if she had wifi access it will send texts and calls over google voice.  I guess the best setup would be if I could root it and make it prepaid but I am not sure if that is possible.

What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

get her the cheapest burner from wal-mart.

It's not so much about the price as it just seems kind of crazy.

I was thinking the lack of features made it less crazy.
I am afraid my kid would not value a cheap burner that didn't play games or videos and it would get lost very quickly. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 03, 2013, 11:11:39 AM
Just switched from an iPhone 5 to s Galaxy s4.  Holy crap...why did I wait so long?

You're obviously a dumbass so I'm not sure.

OBVIOUSLY
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2013, 11:13:17 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.
I have considered letting my 7 year old carry my old DroidX but there hasn't been a situation that has called for it.  I believe it will still make an emergency call (911) and if she had wifi access it will send texts and calls over google voice.  I guess the best setup would be if I could root it and make it prepaid but I am not sure if that is possible.

What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

get her the cheapest burner from wal-mart.

It's not so much about the price as it just seems kind of crazy.

I was thinking the lack of features made it less crazy.
I am afraid my kid would not value a cheap burner that didn't play games or videos and it would get lost very quickly. 


well then no phone. good grief people, raising kids isn't that hard.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on June 03, 2013, 11:27:46 AM
What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.
I have considered letting my 7 year old carry my old DroidX but there hasn't been a situation that has called for it.  I believe it will still make an emergency call (911) and if she had wifi access it will send texts and calls over google voice.  I guess the best setup would be if I could root it and make it prepaid but I am not sure if that is possible.

What's an appropriate age to get a child a phone? My daughter thinks she's getting one when she turns 8. I think not.  I was thinking 12.

get her the cheapest burner from wal-mart.

It's not so much about the price as it just seems kind of crazy.

I was thinking the lack of features made it less crazy.
I am afraid my kid would not value a cheap burner that didn't play games or videos and it would get lost very quickly. 


well then no phone. good grief people, raising kids isn't that hard.
It's less about the actual losing of the phone and more making sure the kid has it on them when they need it because they actually like and use it.  If it was just some prepaid flip phone I could see my kid forgetting to put it her backpack, not charging it because it never gets used.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2013, 11:48:02 AM
well if they can't handle the responsibility of charging a phone or taking it with them they probably shouldn't be allowed in situations where they would need a cell phone. good grief, raising kids isn't that hard.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 10, 2013, 03:23:32 PM
i appreciate the effort of whichever company put this up in MHK.  :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/owlH6Hg.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bones129 on June 10, 2013, 03:31:49 PM
i appreciate the effort of whichever company put this up in MHK.  :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/owlH6Hg.jpg)

Much better than Johnny Kaw, should be moved to City Park.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: j-von on June 12, 2013, 02:52:47 AM
Running iOS7 beta 1 on my iphone 5 and other than a few minor bugs it's running pretty well. All of my apps seem to be working so far.  I need to go back and watch the keynote to see all of the new features I'm forgetting, but overall I'm liking the new design.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2013, 08:01:00 AM
i appreciate the effort of whichever company put this up in MHK.  :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/owlH6Hg.jpg)

i'm sure mhk made them put that up, those things are beyond expensive. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on June 12, 2013, 08:09:49 AM
i appreciate the effort of whichever company put this up in MHK.  :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/owlH6Hg.jpg)

i'm sure mhk made them put that up, those things are beyond expensive.

nothing to see here, just another 120 ft tall evergreen tree as is the norm in MHK.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 08:11:18 AM
that's probably what they did with the aggieville parking garage money
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on June 12, 2013, 08:11:52 AM
Running iOS7 beta 1 on my iphone 5 and other than a few minor bugs it's running pretty well. All of my apps seem to be working so far.  I need to go back and watch the keynote to see all of the new features I'm forgetting, but overall I'm liking the new design.

Should I do that?  How would I do that?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 12, 2013, 12:28:40 PM
Late to the party here, but I just found out my work is giving me a new phone.  They're offering me an iPhone 4S, but the email said "are you ok with an iPhone 4S?  Or something else?"  In terms of free phones, what should I demand?  Or should I be happy with a free 4S?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 12:29:33 PM
Late to the party here, but I just found out my work is giving me a new phone.  They're offering me an iPhone 4S, but the email said "are you ok with an iPhone 4S?  Or something else?"  In terms of free phones, what should I demand?  Or should I be happy with a free 4S?

sounds like they've opened the door to request a 5. I say do it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2013, 12:34:44 PM
Late to the party here, but I just found out my work is giving me a new phone.  They're offering me an iPhone 4S, but the email said "are you ok with an iPhone 4S?  Or something else?"  In terms of free phones, what should I demand?  Or should I be happy with a free 4S?

why would you want anything other than the 4s?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 12:36:10 PM
Late to the party here, but I just found out my work is giving me a new phone.  They're offering me an iPhone 4S, but the email said "are you ok with an iPhone 4S?  Or something else?"  In terms of free phones, what should I demand?  Or should I be happy with a free 4S?

why would you want anything other than the 4s?

when I'm somewhere with LTE I want something other than a 4s. watchESPN is a stuttery buffering POS on 3g.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 12, 2013, 12:38:11 PM
Late to the party here, but I just found out my work is giving me a new phone.  They're offering me an iPhone 4S, but the email said "are you ok with an iPhone 4S?  Or something else?"  In terms of free phones, what should I demand?  Or should I be happy with a free 4S?

why would you want anything other than the 4s?

when I'm somewhere with LTE I want something other than a 4s

I currently have a Droid with LTE, so I'm leery of the 4s, I fear I may miss LTE too much.  Change scares me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
you should be wifi offloading regardless of what 3g/4g radios are on your phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 12, 2013, 01:20:54 PM
you should be wifi offloading regardless of what 3g/4g radios are on your phone

I live in the country and my phone is my hotspot.  I cruise through a lot of data, as I was on the unlimited plan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 12, 2013, 01:21:18 PM
and they said yes to the iPhone 5.

Boom.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2013, 01:23:19 PM
and they said yes to the iPhone 5.

Boom.

:thumbs:

good analysis, sd
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 01:24:43 PM
and they said yes to the iPhone 5.

Boom.

:thumbs:

good analysis, sd

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 12, 2013, 01:27:56 PM
and they said yes to the iPhone 5.

Boom.

:thumbs:

good analysis, sd

 :thumbs:

Yes, thank you!

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 01:29:31 PM
and they said yes to the iPhone 5.

Boom.

:thumbs:

good analysis, sd

 :thumbs:

Yes, thank you!

 :cheers:

no problem sarpy co. stud
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2013, 01:52:12 PM
Still rocking the Optimus V. I think the mic is going out on it. Calls are becoming a struggle.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2013, 02:04:02 PM
you should be wifi offloading regardless of what 3g/4g radios are on your phone

I live in the country and my phone is my hotspot.  I cruise through a lot of data, as I was on the unlimited plan.

definitely the exception to the rule.  who is your provider?  they'll cut your usage before long.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 12, 2013, 02:05:52 PM
i appreciate the effort of whichever company put this up in MHK.  :lol:

(http://i.imgur.com/owlH6Hg.jpg)

i'm sure mhk made them put that up, those things are beyond expensive.

nothing to see here, just another 120 ft tall evergreen tree as is the norm in MHK.

certain angles it does its job. Otherwise it looks stupid as crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dontfeedthebear on June 12, 2013, 02:39:29 PM
you should be wifi offloading regardless of what 3g/4g radios are on your phone

I live in the country and my phone is my hotspot.  I cruise through a lot of data, as I was on the unlimited plan.

definitely the exception to the rule.  who is your provider?  they'll cut your usage before long.

Verizon.  I was getting ready to change phones and lose the unlimited, anyway.  This was pretty good timing, but now I have to look into other home internet options.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2013, 02:46:31 PM
so ya, back to my original point, you should be wi-fi offloading
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: j-von on June 12, 2013, 04:16:34 PM
Running iOS7 beta 1 on my iphone 5 and other than a few minor bugs it's running pretty well. All of my apps seem to be working so far.  I need to go back and watch the keynote to see all of the new features I'm forgetting, but overall I'm liking the new design.

Should I do that?  How would I do that?

It's hard to say because if you need it to be 100% stable and don't want to continue updating with beta 2, 3, and then the full release, I'd say you should just stay with ios6 for now.  I really like ios7 so I'll be sticking with it.  It's easy to update, and easy to restore back to ios6 if you don't like it.  Here's a video explaining how to do it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QyfQiRPzK0

Just make sure you back it up on itunes before you update just in case you want to go back.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 15, 2013, 09:42:11 AM
Just wanted to drop by and say that I love my Note II.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on July 18, 2013, 10:59:47 AM
well the ol' Optimus V finally crapped out. The charger connectors got damaged and it won't take a charge. :lol:

Got a Nexus 4. Wireless charging! Hurry up and ship! :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on July 18, 2013, 03:03:44 PM
someone answer: how is the t-mobile coverage in kc area?
Title: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on July 18, 2013, 03:06:12 PM
well the ol' Optimus V finally crapped out. The charger connectors got damaged and it won't take a charge. :lol:

Got a Nexus 4. Wireless charging! Hurry up and ship! :excited:

http://www.icemonkey.com/nokia-dt-900-wireless-charging-pad-for-qi-wireless-enabled-smartphones-choice-of-2-colors-black
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on July 24, 2013, 07:09:14 PM
Freshly shattered screen.   :frown:    I'm going to see how long I can put up with it.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on July 24, 2013, 08:40:44 PM
well the ol' Optimus V finally crapped out. The charger connectors got damaged and it won't take a charge. :lol:

Got a Nexus 4. Wireless charging! Hurry up and ship! :excited:

http://www.icemonkey.com/nokia-dt-900-wireless-charging-pad-for-qi-wireless-enabled-smartphones-choice-of-2-colors-black

Nice. Still getting used to the phone. It's big. Nice and slim, though. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on July 24, 2013, 10:45:55 PM
Freshly shattered screen.   :frown:    I'm going to see how long I can put up with it.
Phoneclaim.com

Youll have a new phone by friday...if you have insurance. all of the small glass shards will eventually fall out and your screen will be f'd.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bones129 on July 24, 2013, 10:56:43 PM
Freshly shattered screen.   :frown:    I'm going to see how long I can put up with it.
Phoneclaim.com

Youll have a new phone by friday...if you have insurance. all of the small glass shards will eventually fall out and your screen will be f'd.

So there are cell phones in your part of the world?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on July 25, 2013, 07:27:21 AM
Freshly shattered screen.   :frown:    I'm going to see how long I can put up with it.
Phoneclaim.com

Youll have a new phone by friday...if you have insurance. all of the small glass shards will eventually fall out and your screen will be f'd.

So there are cell phones in your part of the world?
I bet Fargo was LTE'ing before that little town of Manhattan was, bro
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hatingfrancisco on July 25, 2013, 08:04:43 AM
I bet Fargo was LTE'ing before that little town of Manhattan was, bro

This is true, but only because Fargo in the wireless world is like shooting fish in a barrel. 

30+% of the state's population live in one town=less equipment=better ROI

So to extrapolate:

NDSU LPK=Mad Max
Fargo=Thunderdome


Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on July 25, 2013, 08:16:00 AM
 :dance:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on August 04, 2013, 03:06:38 PM
Has Apple proceeded with their in-store $150 iPhone 5 screen repairs yet?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on August 04, 2013, 04:40:28 PM
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Moto X? From a "Google Influence" perspective, it's pretty much what I expected it to be. People hoping for Motorola to get special treatment from Google (getting Android builds early, stock experience, etc) weren't paying attention. This isn't a nexus device, and it isn't supposed to be.

It looks intriguing. I'm excited for to see if it holds up as a top of the line phone to go with it's top of the line price. At the very least it looks better than the lineup Moto has been pushing the last few years, and competition in the market is good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 05, 2013, 11:05:14 PM
http://www.k-state.edu/app/

 :ksu:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2013, 11:51:29 AM
 :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oTYzM7l5P8&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oTYzM7l5P8&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on September 17, 2013, 01:24:04 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2013, 02:29:20 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

I've done Virgin and T.Mobile prepaid, which are similar. I think Straight talk really throttles your data quickly. T. Mobile and Virgin do, also, but not as bad as Straight Talk.

There's no reason to go on a contract unless you can't afford to pay cash for the phone you want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on September 17, 2013, 02:38:36 PM
I would do Solavei before Straight Talk. Solavei is far more transparent with data caps and such. I'll probably switch after my contract with Sprint is up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 17, 2013, 02:46:48 PM
I would do Solavei before Straight Talk. Solavei is far more transparent with data caps and such. I'll probably switch after my contract with Sprint is up.

dang. I'll miss your PI'ing of their twitter support.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2013, 03:00:50 PM
I would do Solavei before Straight Talk. Solavei is far more transparent with data caps and such. I'll probably switch after my contract with Sprint is up.

they're just a t-mob mvno which i would assume are at least as restrictive as t-mobile is
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2013, 03:07:04 PM
T.mobile is 5gb at 4G before throttling. Which isn't that bad
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Catchacold on September 17, 2013, 03:30:59 PM
Ting is pretty great, especially for light users. We are usually around $35 a month for 2 smartphones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on September 18, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
Ting is pretty great, especially for light users. We are usually around $35 a month for 2 smartphones.
:surprised: do you have to have a Sprint device or does any unlocked phone work? Their website makes it look like it has to be Sprint
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 18, 2013, 10:59:14 AM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 18, 2013, 11:02:20 AM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data

Virgin is great unless you are away from a populated area. Also I don't think there's any way you could use one of their phones internationally.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Catchacold on September 18, 2013, 11:11:46 AM
Ting is pretty great, especially for light users. We are usually around $35 a month for 2 smartphones.
:surprised: do you have to have a Sprint device or does any unlocked phone work? Their website makes it look like it has to be Sprint

yeah, sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2013, 11:35:33 AM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data

Virgin is great unless you are away from a populated area. Also I don't think there's any way you could use one of their phones internationally.

wrong and wrong
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 18, 2013, 11:45:16 AM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data

Virgin is great unless you are away from a populated area. Also I don't think there's any way you could use one of their phones internationally.

wrong and wrong

I know I'm right about service in rural areas.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 18, 2013, 11:46:14 AM
I get Verizon 4G almost everywhere I go, its really rare for me not to get a 4G signal.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 18, 2013, 11:46:33 AM
hayseed :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 18, 2013, 11:48:02 AM
hayseed :users:

confirmed
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 02:18:08 PM
well, not really surprising but the 5s beats the living crap out of all other phone hardware

http://gizmodo.com/iphone-a7-chip-benchmarks-forget-the-specs-it-blows-e-1350717023

(butthurt ensues in the comments)

Quote
Klutzy PuppetUMario AguilarXX161L
Of course it does. You're comparing it to phones that are now a few months old. And then in 6 months, the Samsung Galaxy S5 will make this look like a piece of crap. Why? Because we're comparing the S5 to a phone that's a few months old. Are you people too stupid to figure this out? It's like no one at rough ridin' Gizmodo has heard of Moore's Law
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 20, 2013, 02:19:34 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data

Virgin is great unless you are away from a populated area. Also I don't think there's any way you could use one of their phones internationally.

wrong and wrong

I know I'm right about service in rural areas.

VM uses the Sprint network, so if Sprint has service, so does VM.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 20, 2013, 02:24:32 PM
And then the next high end phone to come out will eclipse it. Its all just a back and forth, whats the point?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 02:25:50 PM
And then the next high end phone to come out will eclipse it. Its all just a back and forth, whats the point?

:thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on September 20, 2013, 02:27:34 PM
I don't read gizmodo, but I think the real issue is they will certainly not post an article like that when the next high end phone is released.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 02:28:19 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data

Virgin is great unless you are away from a populated area. Also I don't think there's any way you could use one of their phones internationally.

wrong and wrong

I know I'm right about service in rural areas.

VM uses the Sprint network, so if Sprint has service, so does VM.

Look at these two maps and let me know if you can pick up on any differences

http://coverage.sprint.com/IMPACT.jsp?

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/check-cell-phone-coverage
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 20, 2013, 02:34:17 PM
got 5s this morning. pretty elite. finger print scanner works pretty well and like its way faster than my old iphone 4.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 20, 2013, 02:34:38 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

my wife went from Sprint to Virgin Mobile.   Saved $60/mo, she had to buy an iphone at cost ($399) but also got a $100 statement credit.  This if for 300 min, unlim text and data

Virgin is great unless you are away from a populated area. Also I don't think there's any way you could use one of their phones internationally.

wrong and wrong

I know I'm right about service in rural areas.

VM uses the Sprint network, so if Sprint has service, so does VM.

Look at these two maps and let me know if you can pick up on any differences

http://coverage.sprint.com/IMPACT.jsp?

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/check-cell-phone-coverage

eh, my wife was lied to.    Good thing we don't often travel to Wyoming.   I'll still keep the $60/mo.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 02:50:06 PM
yeah, it's a great deal. My wife is still on it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 03:03:11 PM
I don't read gizmodo, but I think the real issue is they will certainly not post an article like that when the next high end phone is released.

good, good

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSW7LA51KJc1Y41g5axS3V3NMgzAvCtC_EwIQfOsy87CqNk-2GinFgOAzsc)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 20, 2013, 03:36:06 PM

I don't read gizmodo, but I think the real issue is they will certainly not post an article like that when the next high end phone is released.

Actually i think they do. I remember seeing articles talking about how average the previous Gen was.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Catchacold on September 20, 2013, 03:41:48 PM
well, not really surprising but the 5s beats the living crap out of all other phone hardware

http://gizmodo.com/iphone-a7-chip-benchmarks-forget-the-specs-it-blows-e-1350717023

Congrats on the awesome processor, Samsung
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Rams on September 27, 2013, 09:40:39 AM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

I've done Virgin and T.Mobile prepaid, which are similar. I think Straight talk really throttles your data quickly. T. Mobile and Virgin do, also, but not as bad as Straight Talk.

There's no reason to go on a contract unless you can't afford to pay cash for the phone you want.
my contract with verizon is up soon and I've been looking into switching to t-mobile.  it actually it seems like there's no reason to not go with verizon unless you can't afford to pay the higher overall price of the contract.  seems like their coverage and speed is far and away bitb and they have all the best phones available.  what am I missing?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 01, 2013, 12:12:48 PM
What's the deal with the Sprint one up program?  Do I want to do this?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CNS on October 01, 2013, 12:19:35 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

I've done Virgin and T.Mobile prepaid, which are similar. I think Straight talk really throttles your data quickly. T. Mobile and Virgin do, also, but not as bad as Straight Talk.

There's no reason to go on a contract unless you can't afford to pay cash for the phone you want.
my contract with verizon is up soon and I've been looking into switching to t-mobile.  it actually it seems like there's no reason to not go with verizon unless you can't afford to pay the higher overall price of the contract.  seems like their coverage and speed is far and away bitb and they have all the best phones available.  what am I missing?


Rams, I don't spend much time in Lawrence, but in the areas immediately east of you as well as the entire KC metro, Tmobile is a crap shoot.  For instance, very often I drop calls in Waldo or Brookside.  Also, pretty much anytime I go from tower to tower I drop my call. 

Also, dropped calls in general are much more frequent than when I was on Verizon.  Tmobile didn't start out this way for me 3-4yrs ago, but has gotten progressively worse since. 

I wouldn't recommend.  I would spend 10%-20% more to have more reliable coverage.  However, it's a work phone so I don't have that choice.

My wife has verizon and very often I have no service where she has full service in the greater KC area.  However, I can't think of one time in the last several yrs where the circumstances were reversed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 12:20:27 PM
Anyone tried the straight talk thing? My contract with Verizon is coming up and it looks like a good deal :dunno:

I've done Virgin and T.Mobile prepaid, which are similar. I think Straight talk really throttles your data quickly. T. Mobile and Virgin do, also, but not as bad as Straight Talk.

There's no reason to go on a contract unless you can't afford to pay cash for the phone you want.
my contract with verizon is up soon and I've been looking into switching to t-mobile.  it actually it seems like there's no reason to not go with verizon unless you can't afford to pay the higher overall price of the contract.  seems like their coverage and speed is far and away bitb and they have all the best phones available.  what am I missing?

Their coverage and speed are not better where I spend 99% of my time. But I guess it's different where you are so my statement was incorrect.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2013, 07:45:29 PM
Tomorrow.

(http://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/300pixelp/sim-free-samsung-galaxy-note-3-black-p40752-300.jpg)

 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on October 16, 2013, 07:51:11 PM
Tomorrow.

(http://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/300pixelp/sim-free-samsung-galaxy-note-3-black-p40752-300.jpg)

 :excited:

did you mean to post a picture of an iPhone or wtf did you buy?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2013, 07:52:22 PM
Tomorrow.

(http://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/300pixelp/sim-free-samsung-galaxy-note-3-black-p40752-300.jpg)

 :excited:

did you mean to post a picture of an iPhone or wtf did you buy?

I like big phones and I cannot lie.

Had an iPhone once. It was fine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on October 16, 2013, 08:16:01 PM
Tomorrow.

(http://images.mobilefun.co.uk/graphics/300pixelp/sim-free-samsung-galaxy-note-3-black-p40752-300.jpg)

 :excited:

did you mean to post a picture of an iPhone or wtf did you buy?

I like big phones and I cannot lie.

Had an iPhone once. It was fine.

is that a galaxy note?  a guy at work has 1 of those and it looks like he's holding an iPad mini to his head when he's on the phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 16, 2013, 08:21:02 PM
Yeah, a Note 3. I've had a HTC DNA for a year and it wasn't much smaller. The features on the Note 3 are pretty incredible.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 17, 2013, 12:31:57 AM
You'll like the Note 3 _FAN. If you want a big screen, it's the best smartphone on the market.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 20, 2013, 07:55:01 PM
You'll like the Note 3 _FAN. If you want a big screen, it's the best smartphone on the market.

This thing is amazing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 20, 2013, 08:15:29 PM
i have a friend with a samsung mega.  it's hilarious looking.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 20, 2013, 10:28:16 PM
If your friend payed retail price for that they are kind of a dumbass.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 21, 2013, 09:15:25 AM
my friend didn't pay anything for that
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 21, 2013, 11:06:28 AM
You'll like the Note 3 _FAN. If you want a big screen, it's the best smartphone on the market.

This thing is amazing.

_FAN, how do you carry that big SOB around?  Does it fit in your pocket or are you a holster guy?  I have a S4 and it seems like that is the biggest phone I could fit in my front pocket.  The Note 3 seems really interesting.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 21, 2013, 11:26:20 AM
_FAN, how do you carry that big SOB around?  Does it fit in your pocket or are you a holster guy?  I have a S4 and it seems like that is the biggest phone I could fit in my front pocket.  The Note 3 seems really interesting.

First, I've NEVER had a holster and NEVER will. That is ridiculous IMO.

Honestly, the pocket thing is not that big of a problem for me and I'm not a big person, nor do I have large hands. My previous phone was a HTC DNA with an Otterbox case. It was nearly the same size and with that case the DNA was actually thicker than the Note 3 with the case I have now. I did go with a more compact hard case and ArmourSuit screen protector which helps a lot for reducing the bulk of the phone.

I really like having the larger screen, the stylus is nice for many features, and the speed and things you can do with the Note 3 really surpass any phone I've ever had. The multi-window mode and having 2 apps open at once is really cool for example.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 21, 2013, 11:43:18 AM
_FAN, how do you carry that big SOB around?  Does it fit in your pocket or are you a holster guy?  I have a S4 and it seems like that is the biggest phone I could fit in my front pocket.  The Note 3 seems really interesting.

First, I've NEVER had a holster and NEVER will. That is ridiculous IMO.

Honestly, the pocket thing is not that big of a problem for me and I'm not a big person, nor do I have large hands. My previous phone was a HTC DNA with an Otterbox case. It was nearly the same size and with that case the DNA was actually thicker than the Note 3 with the case I have now. I did go with a more compact hard case and ArmourSuit screen protector which helps a lot for reducing the bulk of the phone.

I really like having the larger screen, the stylus is nice for many features, and the speed and things you can do with the Note 3 really surpass any phone I've ever had. The multi-window mode and having 2 apps open at once is really cool for example.

I am with you on the holster thing.  I was just curious on the size.  How is the battery life?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 21, 2013, 12:01:57 PM
I am with you on the holster thing.  I was just curious on the size.  How is the battery life?

The size question is legit, and I'm sure its an issue for some people, I just haven't had any problems with it.

As far as battery goes, so far its been really good. I've had it less than a week, but I'd say with "normal" use its using around 5-6% of the battery per hour, which will get me through the day easily.

I also already have 2 wireless chargers (one at work, one at home) from my DNA, so I'm getting a replacement back cover that converts the Note 3 to wireless charging.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 21, 2013, 02:38:13 PM
I want a phone that I can use with one hand. I'm typing this message on tapatalk one handed right now, holding a pumpkin spice latte with the other. That just isn't possible with the Note or other large phones. I'm currently on the HTC One X, and it's definitely at the upper limits of what I could use comfortably. I'd love to see a flagship phone with a 4.5" screen. That's really the only thing holding me back from a phone like the Note.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 21, 2013, 02:39:35 PM
it must suck having tiny hands.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 21, 2013, 03:37:06 PM
I want a phone that I can use with one hand. I'm typing this message on tapatalk one handed right now, holding a pumpkin spice latte with the other. That just isn't possible with the Note or other large phones. I'm currently on the HTC One X, and it's definitely at the upper limits of what I could use comfortably. I'd love to see a flagship phone with a 4.5" screen. That's really the only thing holding me back from a phone like the Note.

Response sent with one hand.

I don't use it, but the Note 3 has a setting that you can slightly reduce the size of the screen area to use with one hand.

(http://myandroidchief.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/b4d2note-3-one-handed-operation-645x401.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 21, 2013, 07:17:04 PM
Can you touch the upper left corner of your screen one handed? You know, where all of the android have an up button? For me, the extra screen real estate isn't worth the trade off.

Like I said, the Note 3 is probably the best smartphone, if you don't mind the size. I mind the side.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 21, 2013, 07:17:31 PM
Also. That reduced screen size thing looks dumb.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 21, 2013, 07:24:24 PM
I'm on my third android and I have no clue what you are talking about with the "up" button.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 21, 2013, 07:29:03 PM
Top left.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 21, 2013, 07:29:12 PM
Also. That reduced screen size thing looks dumb.

Yeah, I never use it. If you're going to have this much screen you might as well use it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on October 21, 2013, 07:30:32 PM
I just received my settlement check in the  mail ($90) from the Sprint contract class action case.  I have been with Sprint since 1999, and I am going to drop them and go to Verizon.  I am sick and tired of the crap coverage.  The "hometown" benefit of the doubt is over.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 21, 2013, 07:30:36 PM
Top left.

Do you mean the back button in tapatalk? I can just use the back button on the bottom of my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SwiftCat on October 21, 2013, 07:33:43 PM
Yeah. I understand that talking point, but they do different things. Also the favorite, search, and action overflow buttons are out of reach too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 21, 2013, 07:37:47 PM
Top left.

Do you mean the back button in tapatalk? I can just use the back button on the bottom of my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 21, 2013, 07:38:36 PM
i also just use chrome, tapatalk is a terrible bbsn experience.  (personal opinion)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on October 24, 2013, 01:26:25 PM
guess who just got a new 4S.  hint: it's me.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 24, 2013, 01:27:36 PM
guess who just got a new 4S.  hint: it's me.

 :gocho:

I bet we could have arranged some sort of deal where I give you my 4s and get a new 5s and we both party.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on October 24, 2013, 01:37:09 PM
probly going to get a nexus 5 and go with a strait talk or similar if it comes in anywhere under 4 bills

i've had more than enough sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 27, 2013, 11:50:52 AM
I very rarely could get a signal with my HTC DNA at BSFS. With my Note 3 yesterday I had no problems at any point during the game. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on October 27, 2013, 12:11:33 PM
guess who just got a new 4S.  hint: it's me.

 :gocho:

stud
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on October 27, 2013, 06:32:44 PM
probly going to get a nexus 5 and go with a strait talk or similar if it comes in anywhere under 4 bills

i've had more than enough sprint.

Same here. Looking hard at AIO Wireless or Solavei. Tired of Sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on October 28, 2013, 11:16:43 AM
I very rarely could get a signal with my HTC DNA at BSFS. With my Note 3 yesterday I had no problems at any point during the game. :dunno:
I think they have added portable towers or something. I have a Sprint 4G LTE that never got signal but this year I am good to go for some reason.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 28, 2013, 11:30:11 AM
I very rarely could get a signal with my HTC DNA at BSFS. With my Note 3 yesterday I had no problems at any point during the game. :dunno:
I think they have added portable towers or something. I have a Sprint 4G LTE that never got signal but this year I am good to go for some reason.

Could be, but this was the first game I had my new phone and I had no signal the other 4 home games with my old phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on October 28, 2013, 11:52:01 AM
Has anyone noticed that the new ios7 is shitty on older iPhones? I've heard it's better on the new 5S, but I've got a 4S and it sucks. My phone is slower now. It also seems to make typing harder for me. A lot more misspelled words and run-ons where you think you're hitting the space bar but instead you hit one of the lower letters andvyouvendnupcwithvsomethingnlikecthisvbeforenyoucnotice. Maybe that's due to the delay? It's really annoying and pisses me off that you can't downgrade back to the older os.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on October 28, 2013, 11:53:29 AM
Has anyone noticed that the new ios7 is shitty on older iPhones? I've heard it's better on the new 5S, but I've got a 4S and it sucks. My phone is slower now. It also seems to make typing harder for me. A lot more misspelled words and run-ons where you think you're hitting the space bar but instead you hit one of the lower letters andvyouvendnupcwithvsomethingnlikecthisvbeforenyoucnotice. Maybe that's due to the delay? It's really annoying and pisses me off that you can't downgrade back to the older os.

yes. slower and crap battery life. and instability. and dogshit battery life.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 04, 2013, 12:30:15 PM
ordered the 32gb nexus 7 on thursday. says 2-3 weeks for shipment. I'm ready to be an early adopter power user.

also:  semi-thrashed iphone 4s for sale!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on November 04, 2013, 02:05:15 PM
You are replacing your phone with a tablet? Interesting strategy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 04, 2013, 03:50:39 PM
its 2013, man, .
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on November 04, 2013, 06:03:30 PM
Hmm. How exactly will you make calls with a Nexus 7?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 04, 2013, 08:06:25 PM
I MEANT TO SAY NEXUS 5 DONT MAKE ME GO BACK AND EDIT IT AND MAKE YA'LL LOOK SILLY
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on November 04, 2013, 08:12:04 PM
:D

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on November 04, 2013, 08:13:16 PM
ordered the 32gb nexus 7 on thursday. says 2-3 weeks for shipment. I'm ready to be an early adopter power user.

also:  semi-thrashed iphone 4s for sale!
I just figured you were a super gE insider. :)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 04, 2013, 09:01:58 PM
Selfie:

(http://gfxspeak.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Huawei-MediaPad-7-Vogue-smartphone.jpg)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 06, 2013, 08:51:04 PM
Picked up my 64GB IPhone 5s today, it blows my old 4s out of the water. #fanningbrag
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 07, 2013, 11:48:12 AM
The Samsung WatchON App is fantastic.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 07, 2013, 11:57:23 AM
The Samsung WatchON App is fantastic.
what are using it for that native apps can't?  Do you have a Samsung Smart TV?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 07, 2013, 12:02:09 PM
The Samsung WatchON App is fantastic.
what are using it for that native apps can't?  Do you have a Samsung Smart TV?

It uses my Note 3 as a remote for TV, Cable Box, and Sound Bar because it has an IR transmitter built in. I can switch between TV/Box/Sound Bar in different rooms. The App also allows you to search through shows that are on by genre; I can just pick football and see which football games are on at the moment and turn to them and not have to worry about using any tv remotes.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on November 07, 2013, 12:05:47 PM
That's pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 07, 2013, 12:09:56 PM
The Samsung WatchON App is fantastic.
what are using it for that native apps can't?  Do you have a Samsung Smart TV?

It uses my Note 3 as a remote for TV, Cable Box, and Sound Bar because it has an IR transmitter built in. I can switch between TV/Box/Sound Bar in different rooms. The App also allows you to search through shows that are on by genre; I can just pick football and see which football games are on at the moment and turn to them and not have to worry about using any tv remotes.
is the watchON app also the remote app?  My kid's Tab2 has the ir transmitter but the Peels app that came with it is not great.  I will have to give this a try.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 07, 2013, 12:13:04 PM
is the watchON app also the remote app?  My kid's Tab2 has the ir transmitter but the Peels app that came with it is not great.  I will have to give this a try.

Yes, I think it will work the same: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWWeEnOvoSA
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 11, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
Samsung peeps, what do you use in order to sync your Outlook calendar and contacts to your phone?  The latest android update made me start using Kies 3 which doesn't support syncing to Outlook(yet...). 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2013, 02:54:20 PM
Cell phone guru's:

I'm in a dilemma here with all things cell phone and I'm not sure how to proceed. I've never been the most tech savvy, but it's time to upgrade my phone and plan.

For years, i've been a Verizon (previously Alltel) customer and have enjoyed my plan and coverage. I got on the 3G and 4G bandwagon at the beginning and locked in unlimited data for both very early on when it wasn't the norm. I've been happy with that for years now, but Verizon is making it harder to cope with having an old grandfathered plan so I think i'm just going to pony up and get with the times so I don't have to buy phones out of contract and for full price.

I'm planning on doing a new contract with Verizon (including the fiance) for share everything plan...two smartphones, 6GB data shared. I'm torn on which phone to get. I'm down to the iPhone 5S, Samsung S4 or the HTC One. I'd get the nexus 5 in a heartbeat but apparently Google and Verizon aren't playing nice with that device.

Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Shoot them over to your good friend ShellShock. I've been moving back and forth over this decision for a while and I just need some fellow EMAW folks to point out pros/cons with this big decision.

Thanks guys. As always, GO CATS!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2013, 02:55:25 PM
Should also note that the last three phones i've had are all android phones so i'm familiar with that the most. Droid 1, Droid Bionic, Galaxy Nexus...take that FWIW when helping me decide which device to get.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 18, 2013, 03:06:23 PM
#TeamIPhone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2013, 03:11:55 PM
I am and always will be team iphone, but I just got my nexus 5. eff contracts and eff paying billions of dollars for a phone. the nexus is a business model i wanted to support
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2013, 03:12:48 PM
I am and always will be team iphone, but I just got my nexus 5. eff contracts and eff paying billions of dollars for a phone. the nexus is a business model i wanted to support

I wish I could get a nexus 5 but verizon for some reason is blocking it on their network.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 18, 2013, 03:16:08 PM
Cell phone guru's:

I'm in a dilemma here with all things cell phone and I'm not sure how to proceed. I've never been the most tech savvy, but it's time to upgrade my phone and plan.

For years, i've been a Verizon (previously Alltel) customer and have enjoyed my plan and coverage. I got on the 3G and 4G bandwagon at the beginning and locked in unlimited data for both very early on when it wasn't the norm. I've been happy with that for years now, but Verizon is making it harder to cope with having an old grandfathered plan so I think i'm just going to pony up and get with the times so I don't have to buy phones out of contract and for full price.

I'm planning on doing a new contract with Verizon (including the fiance) for share everything plan...two smartphones, 6GB data shared. I'm torn on which phone to get. I'm down to the iPhone 5S, Samsung S4 or the HTC One. I'd get the nexus 5 in a heartbeat but apparently Google and Verizon aren't playing nice with that device.

Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Shoot them over to your good friend ShellShock. I've been moving back and forth over this decision for a while and I just need some fellow EMAW folks to point out pros/cons with this big decision.

Thanks guys. As always, GO CATS!
I was able keep my unlimited verizon data by going thru Costco. 

We have have 4 phones on a family plan - 2 with unlimited data and 2 on an old 150 mb plan.  As I understand it, the guy activates 2 new phones using the upgrade of the phone numbers w/o unlimited, then makes them returns and assigns them to the phone numbers with unlimited.  He then used the upgrades for the unlimited phones to get new phones for non unlimited phone #s. 

The above might work for you and your fiance.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jdagg2003 on November 18, 2013, 03:19:35 PM
I am and always will be team iphone, but I just got my nexus 5. eff contracts and eff paying billions of dollars for a phone. the nexus is a business model i wanted to support

I wish I could get a nexus 5 but verizon for some reason is blocking it on their network.  :shakesfist:

Nexus 5 on Ting if you can get a sim for it, That's what I would be doing if I wasn't on contract.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2013, 03:21:43 PM
I am and always will be team iphone, but I just got my nexus 5. eff contracts and eff paying billions of dollars for a phone. the nexus is a business model i wanted to support

I wish I could get a nexus 5 but verizon for some reason is blocking it on their network.  :shakesfist:

Nexus 5 on Ting if you can get a sim for it, That's what I would be doing if I wasn't on contract.

thats why you get the nexus 5 and say get effed to verizon. thats the point.

ill be using straight talk until ting issues their own sims. i dont want to grovel to spring (another the man) for one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: jdagg2003 on November 18, 2013, 03:26:57 PM
I am and always will be team iphone, but I just got my nexus 5. eff contracts and eff paying billions of dollars for a phone. the nexus is a business model i wanted to support

I wish I could get a nexus 5 but verizon for some reason is blocking it on their network.  :shakesfist:
Nexus 5 on Ting if you can get a sim for it, That's what I would be doing if I wasn't on contract.

thats why you get the nexus 5 and say get effed to verizon. thats the point.

ill be using straight talk until ting issues their own sims. i dont want to grovel to spring (another the man) for one.
I'm on sprint, and really use to much data a month for ting to actually be cheaper. But if I was on verizon and losing unlimited data that's what I would do.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Boom Roasted on November 18, 2013, 03:30:36 PM
ATT has the Iphone 5s 16gb for $99 right now.  Pretty solid deal
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2013, 03:35:30 PM
I am and always will be team iphone, but I just got my nexus 5. eff contracts and eff paying billions of dollars for a phone. the nexus is a business model i wanted to support

I wish I could get a nexus 5 but verizon for some reason is blocking it on their network.  :shakesfist:

Nexus 5 on Ting if you can get a sim for it, That's what I would be doing if I wasn't on contract.

thats why you get the nexus 5 and say get effed to verizon. thats the point.

ill be using straight talk until ting issues their own sims. i dont want to grovel to spring (another the man) for one.

I've always heard that Straight Talk was for poor people...like next to BoostMobile and CricketWireless in the ghetto poor.

Has that cleaned up quite a bit since I looked into it last? How's the reception and service? I'm open to most anything as long as I feel that I have the background behind why i'm switching.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2013, 03:36:45 PM
Cell phone guru's:

I'm in a dilemma here with all things cell phone and I'm not sure how to proceed. I've never been the most tech savvy, but it's time to upgrade my phone and plan.

For years, i've been a Verizon (previously Alltel) customer and have enjoyed my plan and coverage. I got on the 3G and 4G bandwagon at the beginning and locked in unlimited data for both very early on when it wasn't the norm. I've been happy with that for years now, but Verizon is making it harder to cope with having an old grandfathered plan so I think i'm just going to pony up and get with the times so I don't have to buy phones out of contract and for full price.

I'm planning on doing a new contract with Verizon (including the fiance) for share everything plan...two smartphones, 6GB data shared. I'm torn on which phone to get. I'm down to the iPhone 5S, Samsung S4 or the HTC One. I'd get the nexus 5 in a heartbeat but apparently Google and Verizon aren't playing nice with that device.

Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Shoot them over to your good friend ShellShock. I've been moving back and forth over this decision for a while and I just need some fellow EMAW folks to point out pros/cons with this big decision.

Thanks guys. As always, GO CATS!
I was able keep my unlimited verizon data by going thru Costco. 

We have have 4 phones on a family plan - 2 with unlimited data and 2 on an old 150 mb plan.  As I understand it, the guy activates 2 new phones using the upgrade of the phone numbers w/o unlimited, then makes them returns and assigns them to the phone numbers with unlimited.  He then used the upgrades for the unlimited phones to get new phones for non unlimited phone #s. 

The above might work for you and your fiance.

So I have to have 4 phones on the plan now instead of 2? Or, do I get to drop the two non-unlimited lines after we get the new phones for the unlimited lines?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 18, 2013, 03:44:59 PM
Cell phone guru's:

I'm in a dilemma here with all things cell phone and I'm not sure how to proceed. I've never been the most tech savvy, but it's time to upgrade my phone and plan.

For years, i've been a Verizon (previously Alltel) customer and have enjoyed my plan and coverage. I got on the 3G and 4G bandwagon at the beginning and locked in unlimited data for both very early on when it wasn't the norm. I've been happy with that for years now, but Verizon is making it harder to cope with having an old grandfathered plan so I think i'm just going to pony up and get with the times so I don't have to buy phones out of contract and for full price.

I'm planning on doing a new contract with Verizon (including the fiance) for share everything plan...two smartphones, 6GB data shared. I'm torn on which phone to get. I'm down to the iPhone 5S, Samsung S4 or the HTC One. I'd get the nexus 5 in a heartbeat but apparently Google and Verizon aren't playing nice with that device.

Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Shoot them over to your good friend ShellShock. I've been moving back and forth over this decision for a while and I just need some fellow EMAW folks to point out pros/cons with this big decision.

Thanks guys. As always, GO CATS!
I was able keep my unlimited verizon data by going thru Costco. 

We have have 4 phones on a family plan - 2 with unlimited data and 2 on an old 150 mb plan.  As I understand it, the guy activates 2 new phones using the upgrade of the phone numbers w/o unlimited, then makes them returns and assigns them to the phone numbers with unlimited.  He then used the upgrades for the unlimited phones to get new phones for non unlimited phone #s. 

The above might work for you and your fiance.

So I have to have 4 phones on the plan now instead of 2? Or, do I get to drop the two non-unlimited lines after we get the new phones for the unlimited lines?
I think you might get to keep unlimited on one phone if both phones are eligible to upgrade.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2013, 03:54:46 PM
I've always heard that Straight Talk was for poor people...like next to BoostMobile and CricketWireless in the ghetto poor.

Has that cleaned up quite a bit since I looked into it last? How's the reception and service? I'm open to most anything as long as I feel that I have the background behind why i'm switching.

It's cheaper and contract free, that probably makes it more attractive to poor people, sure. Reception and performance are identical to whatever major carrier's network they are using.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_mobile_virtual_network_operators (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_mobile_virtual_network_operators)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 19, 2013, 11:33:17 AM
enjoy your iPhones, Ted Nugent freaks!  :lol: #androidtard

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/18/siri-ron-paul-apple_n_4296673.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/18/siri-ron-paul-apple_n_4296673.html)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2013, 12:58:30 PM
Samsung may be the biggest stud on the playground

http://news-hound.net/samsung-pays-apple-1-billion-sending-30-trucks-full-of-5-cent-coins/ (http://news-hound.net/samsung-pays-apple-1-billion-sending-30-trucks-full-of-5-cent-coins/)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2013, 01:09:16 PM
Quote
Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics, told the media that his company is not going to be intimidated by a group of “geeks with style”
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 20, 2013, 01:14:26 PM
Samsung may be the biggest stud on the playground

http://news-hound.net/samsung-pays-apple-1-billion-sending-30-trucks-full-of-5-cent-coins/ (http://news-hound.net/samsung-pays-apple-1-billion-sending-30-trucks-full-of-5-cent-coins/)

:D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2013, 02:31:15 PM
not true btw  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on November 20, 2013, 04:27:42 PM
Get a Nexus 5 on AIO. Screw Verizon and their bullshit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 20, 2013, 06:14:23 PM
t. mobile prepaid is the best if you don't need to talk much IMO
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2013, 07:26:15 PM
Straight talk if you want LTE
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 20, 2013, 07:31:43 PM
Straight talk if you want LTE

did not realize they had LTE
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2013, 08:35:41 PM
Straight talk if you want LTE

did not realize they had LTE

Yup if you  get an att Sim.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 20, 2013, 11:11:47 PM
I think I'm going to settle on the Note 3. It really does all I want it to and it's large enough so I can actually see what i'm doing. From all reviews that i've read, the battery is incredible for the size of the thing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 21, 2013, 12:05:44 AM
I think I'm going to settle on the Note 3. It really does all I want it to and it's large enough so I can actually see what i'm doing. From all reviews that i've read, the battery is incredible for the size of the thing.

This is the cell phone insiders thread, not the mini tablet insiders thread.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on November 21, 2013, 12:16:37 AM
I think I'm going to settle on the Note 3. It really does all I want it to and it's large enough so I can actually see what i'm doing. From all reviews that i've read, the battery is incredible for the size of the thing.

This is the cell phone insiders thread, not the mini tablet insiders thread.

Have fun on your 4" screen team dumbass :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bones129 on November 21, 2013, 12:17:57 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 21, 2013, 12:28:59 AM
I think I'm going to settle on the Note 3. It really does all I want it to and it's large enough so I can actually see what i'm doing. From all reviews that i've read, the battery is incredible for the size of the thing.

This is the cell phone insiders thread, not the mini tablet insiders thread.

Have fun on your 4" screen team dumbass :lol:

That billion dollars worth of cheatin stealin butthurt is coming through rather strong.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 21, 2013, 06:33:44 AM
I think I'm going to settle on the Note 3. It really does all I want it to and it's large enough so I can actually see what i'm doing. From all reviews that i've read, the battery is incredible for the size of the thing.

You have chosen wisely.

If you get the back that converts the phone to wireless charging most cases won't fit, but I found one that does.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 24, 2013, 01:40:04 PM
phone cases are for losers you guys
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on November 24, 2013, 05:07:04 PM
phone cases are for losers you guys

yep
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 25, 2013, 09:45:26 AM
I have a bumper case that just fits around the outside of the phone, pretty minimal:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81h3FkKG1rL._SL1500_.jpg)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 25, 2013, 10:18:31 AM
I have always been anti case but the S3 is too light and slippery without a case.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2013, 10:24:06 AM
I had the Nexus 4 "bumper" and my screen got absolutely obliterated this weekend. Like, I can't even use it. And the screens are like $180 to repair so I'm almost thinking I should just get a Nexus 5 but those seem kind of big. Also I'm traveling this week and I don't like to be phoneless when traveling.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 25, 2013, 10:33:23 AM
I had the Nexus 4 "bumper" and my screen got absolutely obliterated this weekend. Like, I can't even use it. And the screens are like $180 to repair so I'm almost thinking I should just get a Nexus 5 but those seem kind of big. Also I'm traveling this week and I don't like to be phoneless when traveling.

How?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2013, 10:34:12 AM
I had the Nexus 4 "bumper" and my screen got absolutely obliterated this weekend. Like, I can't even use it. And the screens are like $180 to repair so I'm almost thinking I should just get a Nexus 5 but those seem kind of big. Also I'm traveling this week and I don't like to be phoneless when traveling.

How?

it fell on pavement
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2013, 11:55:41 PM
WELP

Sent from my ZTE V768 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2013, 11:56:25 PM
Gonna be a long holiday week, fellas.

Sent from my ZTE V768 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 25, 2013, 11:57:42 PM
WELP

Sent from my ZTE V768 using Tapatalk 2

Big mistake on the "ZTE V768" whatever that is, and not the iPhone. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on November 26, 2013, 01:17:33 AM
phone cases are for losers you guys

yep

Absolutely.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 26, 2013, 01:42:58 AM
WELP

Sent from my ZTE V768 using Tapatalk 2

Big mistake on the "ZTE V768" whatever that is, and not the iPhone.

yeah I had planned on getting my nexus fixed today but it didn't work and I was desperate.

Sent from my ZTE V768 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 26, 2013, 06:43:43 AM
I had the Nexus 4 "bumper" and my screen got absolutely obliterated this weekend. Like, I can't even use it. And the screens are like $180 to repair so I'm almost thinking I should just get a Nexus 5 but those seem kind of big. Also I'm traveling this week and I don't like to be phoneless when traveling.

How?

it fell on pavement

#thankstorell
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 26, 2013, 09:12:14 AM
If I didn't know _FENCE was such a nice guy I'd think he was making fun of me there.

:don'tcare:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 26, 2013, 09:15:20 AM
If I didn't know _FENCE was such a nice guy I'd think he was making fun of me there.

:don'tcare:

:D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 26, 2013, 10:19:37 AM
Gonna be a long holiday week, fellas.

Sent from my ZTE V768 using Tapatalk 2
how much do you hate yourself for being ridiculously cheap?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 02, 2013, 04:20:59 PM
Well my bitching to Sprint on twitter finally got me out of my contract a year early. The wife and I are looking for new carriers and phones. I'm thinking a Nexus 5 for me and a Moto G for the wife. As for carriers, I was thinking AIO or Tmobile. Thoughts?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2013, 04:32:43 PM
Nexus 4 is back, but the proximity sensor doesn't work.

:Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on December 02, 2013, 04:34:47 PM
Thats funny, one nexus 5 complaint I have is that the proximity sensor is way too sensitive.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2013, 04:37:07 PM
Thats funny, one nexus 5 complaint I have is that the proximity sensor is way too sensitive.

The screen won't come on at all during calls. I went somewhere to get it repaired last week and they told me they were having problems with proximity sensors on replacement screens. I'm guessing the place I finally got it fixed at got their screens from the same place.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 03, 2013, 02:23:11 PM
Ok, it looks like Tmobile gets crap coverage along I-70 from CO to KS. Looks like I'm going with AIO or Verizon with an employee discount, which means, AIO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on December 03, 2013, 02:29:51 PM
Ok, it looks like Tmobile gets crap coverage along I-70 from CO to KS. Looks like I'm going with AIO or Verizon with an employee discount, which means, AIO.

Which AIO plan are you looking at? looks like they have 55$ net with throttling after 2GB. Consider straight talk with an ATT LTE sim which is net 50$ with throttling after 2.5GB.

actually for any plan, AIO seems to have no advantage over straight talk, epsecially considering you are using the same network.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 03, 2013, 03:28:36 PM
Ok, it looks like Tmobile gets crap coverage along I-70 from CO to KS. Looks like I'm going with AIO or Verizon with an employee discount, which means, AIO.

AIO = ATT.  ATT & T-Mobile both roam on each other.  if you weren't getting coverage for one of those carriers in a location, chances are that you won't get it from the other either.   remote towers have very little capacity for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 03, 2013, 07:58:40 PM
AIO = ATT.  ATT & T-Mobile both roam on each other.  if you weren't getting coverage for one of those carriers in a location, chances are that you won't get it from the other either.   remote towers have very little capacity for obvious reasons.

Do they roam HSPA+ and LTE? Their coverage maps are pretty drastically different. Tmobile has "no coverage" where ATT still has some. Just assumptions at this point, I guess.



Which AIO plan are you looking at? looks like they have 55$ net with throttling after 2GB. Consider straight talk with an ATT LTE sim which is net 50$ with throttling after 2.5GB.

actually for any plan, AIO seems to have no advantage over straight talk, epsecially considering you are using the same network.

I'll get the 7 GB and the wife will get the 2 GB. Besides, have you read any of the reviews? They sound horrible. Also, AIO throttles you to 256 Kbps, which is still usable. Straight Talk throttles it to unusable speeds and most times keeps you there forever, from what I gather. I'll pass on that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 03, 2013, 08:14:46 PM
Also, it seems alot of KS is 2G for Tmobile, and LTE for ATT. It obviously won't kick over to roam if I'm still getting edge on tmobile.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 03, 2013, 08:46:45 PM
i dont think any carrier roams 4g
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 17, 2013, 05:16:01 PM
Just ordered the Nexus 5.  :gocho:

Should be in when I get back from Christmas. Will wait to get the Moto G as there's no wait time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 17, 2013, 05:42:12 PM
Just ordered the Nexus 5.  :gocho:

Should be in when I get back from Christmas. Will wait to get the Moto G as there's no wait time.

q: w/o googling (LOL) it, do you know how google decided on the name nexus for their phones?  i just put two and two together today.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2013, 05:52:23 PM
Just ordered the Nexus 5.  :gocho:

Should be in when I get back from Christmas. Will wait to get the Moto G as there's no wait time.

q: w/o googling (LOL) it, do you know how google decided on the name nexus for their phones?  i just put two and two together today.

didn't they get sued for it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 17, 2013, 05:58:21 PM
Hmmm. No idea.

micat- pretty sure Philip K Dick sued? Or at least his estate.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 17, 2013, 06:05:26 PM
Hmmm. No idea.

micat- pretty sure Philip K Dick sued? Or at least his estate.

ya so my guess is from the movie blade runner.  the robots in it are called Replicants and their technical name is Nexus.  so, like the ones in the movie are Nexus-6 robots.  robot = google's android mascot.  dunno.   was home sick today re-watching it and the connection popped in my head.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 04, 2014, 01:03:26 AM
About a week with a nexus 5 and a moto G on Aio. So far so good. Love the Nexus 5. The moto G is pretty good for $200. It's a bit on the heavy side, though. It's strange being able to get over 300 kbps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 07, 2014, 03:18:00 PM
water just spilled all over three year old evo. might finally be time for a new phone. on sprint. wife has iphone. thoughts? suggestions?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 07, 2014, 03:19:54 PM
water just spilled all over three year old evo. might finally be time for a new phone. on sprint. wife has iphone. thoughts? suggestions?

Get a Samsung product if you like Android. IMHO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 07, 2014, 03:21:54 PM
water just spilled all over three year old evo. might finally be time for a new phone. on sprint. wife has iphone. thoughts? suggestions?
had android.. had a hemmy hate towards apple but my god i love my iPhone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 07, 2014, 03:22:58 PM
i don't care about android vs iphone stuff. what now?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 07, 2014, 03:24:28 PM
i don't care about android vs iphone stuff. what now?

Still Samsung for me. I've had HTC, Samsung, and iPhone and I like Samsung.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:24:41 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 07, 2014, 03:24:52 PM
i don't care about android vs iphone stuff. what now?
maybe don't make your initial post mentioning your wifes iPhone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on January 07, 2014, 03:24:57 PM
HTC one
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:26:54 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 07, 2014, 03:27:08 PM
i don't care about android vs iphone stuff. what now?
maybe don't make your initial post mentioning your wifes iPhone?

i mention it for the same reason i mentioned i'm on sprint. it's information that might be useful for someone to tell me what to do next. i just don't have a personal preference.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 07, 2014, 03:27:17 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

You got ripped off, I got $210 for mine.  Also got the 64gb 5s.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 07, 2014, 03:27:59 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.

i have an even better idea... why don't you just ship it to me for free and then i'll never reimburse you for the shipping.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:28:23 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

You got ripped off, I got $210 for mine.  Also got the 64gb 5s.

well, I haven't sent it to them yet. where did you get $210? was it for a 32gb 4s?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:29:09 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.

i have an even better idea... why don't you just ship it to me for free and then i'll never reimburse you for the shipping.  :dunno:

lol, but no.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 07, 2014, 03:29:21 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.

i have an even better idea... why don't you just ship it to me for free and then i'll never reimburse you for the shipping.  :dunno:
sounds like we have our first tv episode!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 07, 2014, 03:30:31 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

You got ripped off, I got $210 for mine.  Also got the 64gb 5s.

well, I haven't sent it to them yet. where did you get $210? was it for a 32gb 4s?

Yeah it was a 32gb 4s and Verizon gave me $210.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:31:15 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

You got ripped off, I got $210 for mine.  Also got the 64gb 5s.

well, I haven't sent it to them yet. where did you get $210? was it for a 32gb 4s?

Yeah it was a 32gb 4s and Verizon gave me $210.

man, I want $210 instead of $120  :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:33:07 PM
new fun game: someone find me a way to get more than the $120 Sprint is offering me for my 32gb 4s.

 :Woot:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 07, 2014, 03:33:53 PM
new fun game: someone find me a way to get more than the $120 Sprint is offering me for my 32gb 4s.

 :Woot:

eBay that mother rough rider....

Edit: Just don't sell it overseas....must be sold in the US.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:34:42 PM
new fun game: someone find me a way to get more than the $120 Sprint is offering me for my 32gb 4s.

 :Woot:

eBay that mother rough rider....

I'm not 100% sure how to eBay and would be scared people's stuff would start popping up on my google+ feed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on January 07, 2014, 03:36:07 PM
new fun game: someone find me a way to get more than the $120 Sprint is offering me for my 32gb 4s.

 :Woot:

prolly wont happen.

either tbt did the trade months ago, or verizon is totally his bitch
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 07, 2014, 03:36:37 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.

i have an even better idea... why don't you just ship it to me for free and then i'll never reimburse you for the shipping.  :dunno:

lol, but no.

i thought you'd appreciate that.

i was trying to limp the old evo through my sprint contract expiring in may so your plan really is probably the best. give me a night to see if a bag of rice michigancats this thing for me and if not and your offer stands, let's do it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 07, 2014, 03:37:10 PM
new fun game: someone find me a way to get more than the $120 Sprint is offering me for my 32gb 4s.

 :Woot:

eBay that mother rough rider....

I'm not 100% sure how to eBay and would be scared people's stuff would start popping up on my google+ feed.

I sold about 10 of them last year and the average sale price was around $385.  Factory reset and you should be good to go.  Pro tip: Make it mandatory that insurance will be included/tacked on to the final price so you don't get ripped off.  Happened to me on one phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2014, 03:43:32 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.

i have an even better idea... why don't you just ship it to me for free and then i'll never reimburse you for the shipping.  :dunno:

lol, but no.

i thought you'd appreciate that.

i was trying to limp the old evo through my sprint contract expiring in may so your plan really is probably the best. give me a night to see if a bag of rice michigancats this thing for me and if not and your offer stands, let's do it.

k, let me know. I have 45 days to send this thing into Sprint to get the credit if I want it so no rush. my new phone hasn't even arrived yet. If not I'm going to PI cats2win to sell this mother for me on eBay.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2014, 03:46:34 PM
ordered a 32gb 5s. got like $120 for my 32gb 4s trade in.

IDEA FOR RICK DARIS: I will sell you my 32gb 4s for like $120 and then just not ship it back to Sprint. thoughts? it's unlocked and then you wouldn't have to get a new contract or whatever.

i have an even better idea... why don't you just ship it to me for free and then i'll never reimburse you for the shipping.  :dunno:

lol, but no.

i thought you'd appreciate that.

i was trying to limp the old evo through my sprint contract expiring in may so your plan really is probably the best. give me a night to see if a bag of rice michigancats this thing for me and if not and your offer stands, let's do it.

:D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 07, 2014, 04:24:56 PM
well, well, well. thirty minutes ago it wouldn't turn back on but now it will. crisis averted and this evo was apparently built by aliens from the future with some sort of future impossible to break technology.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 07, 2014, 10:25:34 PM
Well for future reference, I'd highly recommend the Nexus 5. I ditched my Evo 4G LTE for it. Samsung is also a solid choice, but I prefer plain android.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 10, 2014, 10:08:17 AM
5s arrived. using my fingerprint instead of entering an 8 digit unlock code required by my company has significantly improved my life. to a humiliating degree.

 :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 10, 2014, 12:16:00 PM
can upgrade at the end of the month, my Razr Maxx is slower than crap these days.  I want an android phone, GO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on January 10, 2014, 07:45:13 PM
Nexus 5 or wait for next galaxy s.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 03:09:46 PM
Loving life with the S4 guys! Compared to my old Galaxy Nexus 1, it's like night and day. I realize that the S4 is almost old news with the newer phones getting released at CES and MWC, but I had to do something ASAP because I couldn't take my old phone any longer.

Planning on selling off the S4 and go with either the S5 or the Nexus 6 if I like them enough when April comes around and Verizon has them readily available in stock  :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on January 31, 2014, 11:03:51 PM
can upgrade at the end of the month, my Razr Maxx is slower than crap these days.  I want an android phone, GO.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: everyone shut up on February 01, 2014, 09:00:17 AM
can upgrade at the end of the month, my Razr Maxx is slower than crap these days.  I want an android phone, GO.
i recently purchased the LG G2. really great phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 01, 2014, 12:29:48 PM
If you don't have an iPhone you don't have a bright future


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2014, 12:48:14 PM
i feel sorry for apple people  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 01, 2014, 12:56:21 PM
I don't own an iPad or Apple computer but I love my iPhone. Will never go back.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on February 01, 2014, 01:04:14 PM
I don't own an iPad or Apple computer but I love my iPhone. Will never go back.

Yep. ditching my Evo for an iPhone 4s a couple years ago was the best phone related move I have ever made.

I don't "customize" jack crap.  I use it for work, and some news related apps, and tapatalk. That's it.  And the rough ridin' thing works all the time, never locks up.



My next move is to ditch Sprint, who I've had for 15 years, and move to Verizon and get a 5s and be happy with Verizon and iPhones for the rest of my life.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 01, 2014, 01:06:24 PM
I just got a 5s. Love it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 01, 2014, 01:06:51 PM
Sprint just started rolling out LTE here so I'm starting to be ok with them.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on February 14, 2014, 09:38:24 AM
Has anyone tried republic wireless? They only let you use a moto x phone, but it's almost time for a new phone so I was thinking about giving it a try. Who's cell network do they use?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on February 14, 2014, 09:43:26 AM
Has anyone tried republic wireless? They only let you use a moto x phone, but it's almost time for a new phone so I was thinking about giving it a try. Who's cell network do they use?
Never mind, they use Sprint's network
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on February 14, 2014, 01:10:09 PM
Due for an upgrade. Will probably hold out for the GS5
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 14, 2014, 02:28:14 PM
Holding out for the iPhone 6.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 21, 2014, 02:22:31 PM
can finally Pre-order the GS5.     :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 21, 2014, 02:45:51 PM

can finally Pre-order the GS5.     :Woohoo:
why want?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 21, 2014, 03:08:06 PM

can finally Pre-order the GS5.     :Woohoo:
why want?

my GS2 is about to implode.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on March 21, 2014, 03:14:06 PM
I still have the GS1. So yeah, what now?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 21, 2014, 03:14:40 PM
I still have the GS1. So yeah, what now?

lies. #TeamWindowsPhone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on March 21, 2014, 03:30:27 PM
can finally Pre-order the GS5.     :Woohoo:
What carrier? Got a bad feeling the only new phone Sprint is getting now that i can upgrade is that curved peice of crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 21, 2014, 03:55:17 PM
You guys gotta ditch Sprint. It's just awful. They let me out of my contract a couple months ago because they were so awful.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 21, 2014, 03:55:54 PM
I like sprint now that we finally have LTE.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 21, 2014, 04:01:51 PM
I like sprint now that we finally have LTE.

We have LTE, but I travel so much that it just wasn't worth it. ATT LTE is like 20 times faster than Sprint LTE, also.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 22, 2014, 09:25:02 AM
Sprint spark, tho.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on March 22, 2014, 11:39:19 AM
Sprint spark, tho.

Lol, good luck with that pipe dream.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 24, 2014, 06:19:48 AM
Sprint spark, tho.

Lol, good luck with that pipe dream.
I hear they're going to put cameras on cell phones, too.  Keep an eye out for that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on March 24, 2014, 09:17:18 AM
pre-ordered the GS5 :woot:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on March 24, 2014, 09:19:00 AM
i'm due for an upgrade in july (sprint). my evo 4g lte has been great; what should i do?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 24, 2014, 09:20:26 AM
i'm due for an upgrade in july (sprint). my evo 4g lte has been great; what should i do?

iphone 5s or wait for the 6 in like October or whenever
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 24, 2014, 11:32:49 AM
pre-ordered the GS5 :woot:
I will be doing this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wiley on March 24, 2014, 11:59:47 AM
i'm due for an upgrade in july (sprint). my evo 4g lte has been great; what should i do?

I've had zero complaints about the LG G2 from Sprint
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on April 05, 2014, 09:47:28 AM
@KSU_FAN was right about swype. it's great
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 09, 2014, 10:08:13 AM
Bout time to upgrade the ol' Galaxy S1. How badass is the GS5 supposed to be?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on April 10, 2014, 01:03:28 PM
Bout time to upgrade the ol' Galaxy S1. How badass is the GS5 supposed to be?
My GS5 shipped today! :woot:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 10, 2014, 01:04:57 PM
Bout time to upgrade the ol' Galaxy S1. How badass is the GS5 supposed to be?
My GS5 shipped today! :woot:

Nice. I preordered at the Sprint store yesterday. Should be in tomorrow!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on April 10, 2014, 04:21:53 PM

i'm due for an upgrade in july (sprint). my evo 4g lte has been great; what should i do?

iphone 5s or wait for the 6 in like October or whenever

I am I the exact same spot.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on April 10, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
Well, not exactly, I can upgrade now, just can't decide whether to wait for the 6.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on April 10, 2014, 04:38:38 PM
the 5 screen is just so tiny and narrow
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on April 10, 2014, 04:41:52 PM
the 5 screen is just so tiny and narrow

After having my 5s for awhile I have no idea how I lived with the 4s screen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 10, 2014, 05:42:54 PM
I'll be picking mine up tomorrow morning!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EMAWesome on April 10, 2014, 05:55:22 PM
I've had the HTC M8 for a little over a week now, and it is awesome. I had a HTC One X (initial generation) prior, so it was a significant upgrade in computing power.

The load times are 1/4 as much as they were before if not less...this is both the loading of saved materials (apps) and when DL'ing stuff.

Screen is VERY reactive, I believe it 'set the record' for quickest reaction time of any touch screen device, there is no delay whatsoever

The only issue I have is the most complained about issue, & that is there is a 1/4" black bezel on the bottom of the phone that is visibly nothing other than the HTC logo, so it makes one handed use of reaching the top the screen 1/4" harder...HTC has stated that area is needed internally for hardware, so it was unavoidable.

I'd recommend it though, and I really expected to move to the GS5, but when I used them both side by side @ AT&T store, the S5 didn't stack up in areas referenced above

 :Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 10, 2014, 06:46:29 PM
i don't know how apple people deal with their tiny little screens
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on April 10, 2014, 06:49:40 PM

i don't know how apple people deal with their tiny little screens

Hey, it's average size. Ok, maybe on the low end of average, but it gets the job done.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 10, 2014, 07:23:57 PM
Just got the G S5.  omg it's amazing. i'm in heaven.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 10, 2014, 09:03:11 PM
i don't know how apple people deal with their tiny little screens

Agree. My Nexus 5 is slightly bigger, but it weighs less and the screen is huge compared to it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on April 11, 2014, 06:29:26 AM
i don't know how apple people deal with their tiny little screens

Agree. My Nexus 5 is slightly bigger, but it weighs less and the screen is huge compared to it.
How's the battery life on N5?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on April 11, 2014, 06:53:24 AM
i don't know how apple people deal with their tiny little screens

Agree. My Nexus 5 is slightly bigger, but it weighs less and the screen is huge compared to it.
How's the battery life on N5?

It will last two whole days with normal use. Pretty standard i guess. It has built in inductive charging, so just get a charging pad and set it on it.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: RockState2000 on April 11, 2014, 08:47:13 AM
Sometimes I feel like I'm right on par with most people on this board especially when it comes to pak'ing, cats, and finding MH370, but then a thread like this reminds me we're so far from alike.


I will intentionally leave non-5s users off of group texts because of their dumb group texting. I'll also have a sigh of disgust when I go to text someone and the screen is green. Grody.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on April 11, 2014, 10:34:05 AM
i don't know how apple people deal with their tiny little screens

Agree. My Nexus 5 is slightly bigger, but it weighs less and the screen is huge compared to it.
How's the battery life on N5?
Thank you. I'm still happy with the n4 but ya never know when you will drop your phone in a beer and be shopping.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on April 11, 2014, 10:36:17 AM
Sometimes I feel like I'm right on par with most people on this board especially when it comes to pak'ing, cats, and finding MH370, but then a thread like this reminds me we're so far from alike.


I will intentionally leave non-5s users off of group texts because of their dumb group texting. I'll also have a sigh of disgust when I go to text someone and the screen is green. Grody.
is this code for how great you consider apple ios?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on April 11, 2014, 10:38:48 AM
Sometimes I feel like I'm right on par with most people on this board especially when it comes to pak'ing, cats, and finding MH370, but then a thread like this reminds me we're so far from alike.


I will intentionally leave non-5s users off of group texts because of their dumb group texting. I'll also have a sigh of disgust when I go to text someone and the screen is green. Grody.

We already knew you were sub-human, no need to admit it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on May 20, 2014, 01:34:10 PM
After giving Samsung a try, I'm back on the iPhone.  I forgot how much better of a phone the iPhone is until today.
I'll still be using an Android for work.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2014, 07:49:11 AM
let's say you're some canadian guy who has shattered his iphone screen once and had his phone replaced with applecare+. now lets say this same guy went to the pool yesterday and took his phone swimming and the rice trick didn't work and it probably toast. this is the second applecare+ accidental replacement and you only get 2 in 2 years. what now? can he now sign up for the sprint protection plan? just get the 6 when he inevitably trashes this 3rd 5s? THOUGHTS?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 07:58:33 AM
let's say you're some canadian guy who has shattered his iphone screen once and had his phone replaced with applecare+. now lets say this same guy went to the pool yesterday and took his phone swimming and the rice trick didn't work and it probably toast. this is the second applecare+ accidental replacement and you only get 2 in 2 years. what now? can he now sign up for the sprint protection plan? just get the 6 when he inevitably trashes this 3rd 5s? THOUGHTS?
Sprint is no help, usually only allow it when you sign up.  They won't even reactivate it on old lines when some eff at a third party un-enrolls you. 

Just applecare it and be done.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2014, 08:24:19 AM
let's say you're some canadian guy who has shattered his iphone screen once and had his phone replaced with applecare+. now lets say this same guy went to the pool yesterday and took his phone swimming and the rice trick didn't work and it probably toast. this is the second applecare+ accidental replacement and you only get 2 in 2 years. what now? can he now sign up for the sprint protection plan? just get the 6 when he inevitably trashes this 3rd 5s? THOUGHTS?
Sprint is no help, usually only allow it when you sign up.  They won't even reactivate it on old lines when some eff at a third party un-enrolls you. 

Just applecare it and be done.

like sign up for applecare again? that's allowed?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 18, 2014, 10:35:40 AM
let's say you're some canadian guy who has shattered his iphone screen once and had his phone replaced with applecare+. now lets say this same guy went to the pool yesterday and took his phone swimming and the rice trick didn't work and it probably toast. this is the second applecare+ accidental replacement and you only get 2 in 2 years. what now? can he now sign up for the sprint protection plan? just get the 6 when he inevitably trashes this 3rd 5s? THOUGHTS?

This Canadian guy probably shouldn't have nice things
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on June 18, 2014, 11:33:53 AM
let's say you're some canadian guy who has shattered his iphone screen once and had his phone replaced with applecare+. now lets say this same guy went to the pool yesterday and took his phone swimming and the rice trick didn't work and it probably toast. this is the second applecare+ accidental replacement and you only get 2 in 2 years. what now? can he now sign up for the sprint protection plan? just get the 6 when he inevitably trashes this 3rd 5s? THOUGHTS?

How long did your Canadian friend rice his phone?  I've seen some zombie phones come back but it took a long time. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2014, 12:16:14 PM
let's say you're some canadian guy who has shattered his iphone screen once and had his phone replaced with applecare+. now lets say this same guy went to the pool yesterday and took his phone swimming and the rice trick didn't work and it probably toast. this is the second applecare+ accidental replacement and you only get 2 in 2 years. what now? can he now sign up for the sprint protection plan? just get the 6 when he inevitably trashes this 3rd 5s? THOUGHTS?

How long did your Canadian friend rice his phone?  I've seen some zombie phones come back but it took a long time.

about 14 hours. doesn't matter now though. he got a brand new replacement for it and is now updating all his software and junk.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 10:21:23 AM
Cell phone insiders,

How real is the risk that Sprint gets mumped by a merger with T Mobile?  First, is it likely that they will merge?  Second, if they do, is it really T Mobile buying Sprint and then gutting them?

Also, how mumped is my near-to-Sprint home property value? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 10:53:01 AM
Seriously.  I am kinda worried about this. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on June 27, 2014, 10:54:01 AM
Seriously.  I am kinda worried about this.

Take my advice:  Sprint, don't walk.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 11:04:11 AM

Seriously.  I am kinda worried about this.

Take my advice:  Sprint, don't walk.

So I should sell my house now?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on June 27, 2014, 11:06:53 AM

Seriously.  I am kinda worried about this.

Take my advice:  Sprint, don't walk.

So I should sell my house now?

I don't know, that sounds like a lot of work.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 11:12:59 AM
There is probably a 50-50 chance I will be selling my house in the spring/summer of 2016.  So, I want this merger thing to get over with ASAP if it's going to happen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Jabeez on June 27, 2014, 01:13:20 PM
There is probably a 50-50 chance I will be selling my house in the spring/summer of 2016.  So, I want this merger thing to get over with ASAP if it's going to happen.
Fellow sprinter?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 01:16:21 PM
There is probably a 50-50 chance I will be selling my house in the spring/summer of 2016.  So, I want this merger thing to get over with ASAP if it's going to happen.
Fellow sprinter?

No, I just live near there.  eff, I was pretty clear about that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2014, 01:17:26 PM
should have less traffic
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Jabeez on June 27, 2014, 01:19:40 PM
There is probably a 50-50 chance I will be selling my house in the spring/summer of 2016.  So, I want this merger thing to get over with ASAP if it's going to happen.
Fellow sprinter?

No, I just live near there.  eff, I was pretty clear about that.
Got it now.  I'm easily confused.  Half the campus isn't Sprint already.  I bet if it happens t mobile would come to the campus,  it'd be hard to sell the campus though if Sprint moved to Washington.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2014, 01:20:41 PM
Pete, move to Omaha. We'll run this place.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 01:20:50 PM
should have less traffic

I don't really drive around near my house that much, so that won't matter. 

I've decided to root for the  government to shut this merger down.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on June 27, 2014, 01:22:20 PM
isn't sprint purchasing t-mo though?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 01:22:20 PM

Pete, move to Omaha. We'll run this place.

It could happen!  It's within the area of candidates we have outlined.   
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 01:22:55 PM

isn't sprint purchasing t-mo though?

I don't know!  There seems to be really few "insiders" in this thread.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Jabeez on June 27, 2014, 02:15:05 PM

isn't sprint purchasing t-mo though?

I don't know!  There seems to be really few "insiders" in this thread.
Check out some articles on fierce wireless or Yahoo finance to see what the industry analysts say.  That's probably saying too much.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on June 27, 2014, 02:21:33 PM

isn't sprint purchasing t-mo though?

I don't know!  There seems to be really few "insiders" in this thread.
Check out some articles on fierce wireless or Yahoo finance to see what the industry analysts say.  That's probably saying too much.

i scanned a couple wikipedia articles

its probably all you'll get out of me.

sprint is the big company hemorrhaging money like an ebola patient. t-mo is the little company hauling in the cash.

so maybe sprint buys t-mo then adopts their brand and business model and crap.

not really a business tycoon shark guy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on June 27, 2014, 02:30:05 PM
I bet Johnson County Community College takes over the Sprint Campus and goes 4 year.  I will sell my house to a would-be start-up frat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2014, 03:20:48 PM
I bet Johnson County Community College takes over the Sprint Campus and goes 4 year.  I will sell my house to a would-be start-up frat.

the Leawood police department would literally explode
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on July 18, 2014, 10:49:09 PM
My Grandma's Samsung flip phone from 2001 can make calls on the farm but my S4 can't.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on July 18, 2014, 10:56:43 PM
(http://telcotroll.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Old-versus-New.png)

also probably a coverage one for analog vs digital but didnt feel like finding it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on July 19, 2014, 05:45:41 AM
My Grandma's Samsung flip phone from 2001 can make calls on the farm but my S4 can't.
I live on the edge of 4G coverage. When I'm home and give a crap about calls, I force my phone to 2G coverage. Might help your situation.

Also, do you and granny have same service provider?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on July 19, 2014, 10:11:52 PM
Yes but apparently sprint has told sek to go eff itself.   I finale got roaming to work
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on July 23, 2014, 12:15:06 AM
my phone is mumped  :frown:  it won't make any sounds and won't connect calls.  took the battery out and restarted it and it said it was dec 31st.  did a factory reset and it gave the correct time/date, but still wouldn't connect calls or make any sound.

it's my only alarm clock and i have to get up earlier than usual tomorrow  :runaway:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 04, 2014, 03:47:30 PM
Man I never read this thread.  1)  If Sprint/T-Mobile merge, you can bet your ass HQ will be moved to WA.  The Japanese are already tired of flying to Kansas.

2)  I just kinda took a leap of faith and ported my personal number over to Google Voice, and will just do call forwarding to my work phone so now I only carry around one phone.  #onephone #onechant
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on August 04, 2014, 03:56:16 PM
Man I never read this thread.  1)  If Sprint/T-Mobile merge, you can bet your ass HQ will be moved to WA.  The Japanese are already tired of flying to Kansas.

2)  I just kinda took a leap of faith and ported my personal number over to Google Voice, and will just do call forwarding to my work phone so now I only carry around one phone.  #onephone #onechant
how has the texting using gv worked out?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 04, 2014, 03:57:42 PM
Man I never read this thread.  1)  If Sprint/T-Mobile merge, you can bet your ass HQ will be moved to WA.  The Japanese are already tired of flying to Kansas.

2)  I just kinda took a leap of faith and ported my personal number over to Google Voice, and will just do call forwarding to my work phone so now I only carry around one phone.  #onephone #onechant
how has the texting using gv worked out?

Dunno.  Just did it.  Takes "24 hours" to get the number ported.  The nerdy guy at work smiled a lot and was very reassuring when I approached him about this endeavor.  I got the feeling everything will be okay.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on August 04, 2014, 04:02:12 PM
you wont be able to receive any mms fyi
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on August 04, 2014, 04:04:03 PM
you wont be able to receive any mms fyi

Revenge of the nerd  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on August 04, 2014, 04:04:46 PM
2)  I just kinda took a leap of faith and ported my personal number over to Google Voice, and will just do call forwarding to my work phone so now I only carry around one phone.  #onephone #onechant

was going to do that in september once the contract on my personal ran out - lemme know how it goes :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 04, 2014, 04:06:33 PM
I think really I'm just going to use the work number for everything, but want to keep that personal number around in case I win the Publisher's Clearinghouse or something. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on August 04, 2014, 04:10:08 PM
you wont be able to receive any mms fyi

Revenge of the nerd  :shakesfist:

i have a friend who did that and when he is included in group txts he is all like

"wut r u guys talking about

i cant get mms

why dont you guys all download icq so you can talk to me.

seriously what r u talking bout

i cant see ur messages fyi

what are you saying
"


and he is pretty much ignored.

a sad but necessary glimpse into emo's future of getting left out of his bros secret sex picture brags
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 05, 2014, 12:31:23 AM
thank god all my group texts the people have smartphones so we dont have to deal with this crap
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 05, 2014, 04:43:16 AM
you wont be able to receive any mms fyi
Yep. Huge downside to gv. I use it for work. It's nice to keep my number private and just share the gv number. If I need to receive an mms, then I share my actual cell number.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: dmartin on August 05, 2014, 08:04:49 AM
I think really I'm just going to use the work number for everything, but want to keep that personal number around in case I win the Publisher's Clearinghouse or something.

If that happens, you'll want an all new number.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 08:20:28 AM
Apparently the MMS works with Sprint and T-moble ports.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on August 05, 2014, 08:23:18 AM
Apparently the MMS works with Sprint and T-moble ports.   :dunno:

O crap
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 08:54:07 AM
You get an email with the actual photo. Not sure if the iphone group text works.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on August 05, 2014, 08:55:24 AM
my mom got a smartphone and cant really figure it out. but at least half of the text messages she tries to send me she actually sends to my email.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 08:59:41 AM
why would you guys do any of this crap?

having a cell phone getting a little bit too difficult these days?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 09:03:44 AM
why would you guys do any of this crap?

having a cell phone getting a little bit too difficult these days?

It's having two that sucks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 05, 2014, 09:14:44 AM
why would you guys do any of this crap?

having a cell phone getting a little bit too difficult these days?

Yeah, I have no idea what is going on here.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on August 05, 2014, 09:16:08 AM
It's having two that sucks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 05, 2014, 09:30:47 AM
Sounds like you just need two belt clips. Like holsters.

pew. pew.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 10:08:37 AM
why would you guys do any of this crap?

having a cell phone getting a little bit too difficult these days?

It's having two that sucks.

you must be one important dude. 

i think the answer is to just carry one phone.  boom, give me dap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 10:13:16 AM
why would you guys do any of this crap?

having a cell phone getting a little bit too difficult these days?

It's having two that sucks.

you must be one important dude. 

i think the answer is to just carry one phone.  boom, give me dap.

Yup that's what I'm doing with this new gig Google DapVoice.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 05, 2014, 10:13:22 AM
why would you guys do any of this crap?

having a cell phone getting a little bit too difficult these days?

It's having two that sucks.

you must be one important dude. 

i think the answer is to just carry one phone.  boom, give me dap.

Everyone has a laptop bag, put the other one in the lap top bag.  We had another thread on lap top bags where this was covered extensively.  I go with a double strapped back pack Swiss army one, because old and bad back and don't give the fucks.

Go cats!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 10:20:45 AM
why not just have one phone number?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 05, 2014, 10:23:01 AM
Sounds like you just need two belt clips. Like holsters.

pew. pew.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 05, 2014, 12:23:15 PM
Sounds like you just need two belt clips. Like holsters.

pew. pew.

No joke, my grandpa does this. He just got an s5, but still carries around his old iPhone4 because it has all his pictures and phone numbers on it. Dual holsters  :shy:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 12:32:59 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on August 05, 2014, 12:45:19 PM
So cell phone experts and enthusiasts, what next phone should I get?  I have a GSIII now, but honestly I am thinking Nexus 5.  Pros? Cons? Something else? Probably won't be moving to the iOS or Windows world. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 05, 2014, 12:48:32 PM
So cell phone experts and enthusiasts, what next phone should I get?  I have a GSIII now, but honestly I am thinking Nexus 5.  Pros? Cons? Something else? Probably won't be moving to the iOS or Windows world. 

i say get the Nexus 5 and GS5, and do the whole dual hoslters thing that is catching on.   :Chirp:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 12:54:49 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.

What don't you like about Hangouts?  I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it.  The Apple one is like bare bones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 01:20:19 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.

What don't you like about Hangouts?  I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it.  The Apple one is like bare bones.

the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.

For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 01:26:25 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.

What don't you like about Hangouts?  I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it.  The Apple one is like bare bones.

the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.

For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.

You can select SMS from the Hangouts part.  My SMS/chat messages merge seamlessly.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 01:47:02 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.

What don't you like about Hangouts?  I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it.  The Apple one is like bare bones.

the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.

For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.

You can select SMS from the Hangouts part.  My SMS/chat messages merge seamlessly.  :dunno:

I just checked and I guess they've improved it. I remember it being a pain/confusing when they first merged them. I'll give it another shot, I guess.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 01:49:57 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.

What don't you like about Hangouts?  I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it.  The Apple one is like bare bones.

the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.

For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.

You can select SMS from the Hangouts part.  My SMS/chat messages merge seamlessly.  :dunno:

I just checked and I guess they've improved it. I remember it being a pain/confusing when they first merged them. I'll give it another shot, I guess.

yeah, looks like they just made this update in April:

http://www.greenbot.com/article/2145823/google-finally-adds-integrated-messaging-to-hangouts-in-latest-android-update.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 02:20:39 PM
you guys i use my phone all the time and never have any of these problems.  seems like you're just creating problems for yourselves but who knows, maybe i'm just not an advanced user.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on August 05, 2014, 04:16:49 PM
you guys i use my phone all the time and never have any of these problems.  seems like you're just creating problems for yourselves but who knows, maybe i'm just not an advanced user.
which phone my main man clams?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 05, 2014, 04:39:30 PM
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)

Can text internationally w/ only wifi
can text from computer
can check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)
can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phone
easy to record calls
can make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)

Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.

There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.

What don't you like about Hangouts?  I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it.  The Apple one is like bare bones.

the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.

For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.

You can select SMS from the Hangouts part.  My SMS/chat messages merge seamlessly.  :dunno:

I just checked and I guess they've improved it. I remember it being a pain/confusing when they first merged them. I'll give it another shot, I guess.

Yeah, I wasn't sure what you were talking about. Hangouts is all I use and it's great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 04:53:22 PM
i'd say the LG G3, the Nexus 5, the Note 3.  depends on if the bigger phones bug you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 05, 2014, 04:55:51 PM
Went from s3 to s5 last week chings, I like it. I liked the s3 a lot too
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on August 05, 2014, 05:08:12 PM
I don't mind a larger phone (I am a very tall person, so a big phone sits better in my hands).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 05:27:19 PM
the G3 is a really good phone but if you're a purist, the Nexus
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 05:36:21 PM
nexus is like half as expensive
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 05:44:36 PM
Also, Nexus 6 rumored to be announced soon, and Nexus 4 got a $100 price drop right before Nexus 5 was announced. Hopeful Nexus 5 gets a similar drop.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 05, 2014, 08:06:17 PM
sprint/tmobile merger dead?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on August 05, 2014, 09:18:58 PM
I love my Nexus 5. The G3 looks like a powerhouse, though. I don't like the Samsung interface.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bonercat on August 06, 2014, 07:32:23 AM
sprint/tmobile merger dead?
Today will be an interesting one on the compound...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on August 10, 2014, 07:45:45 PM
I'm looking for a new phone, does anybody have anything good/bad to say about the samsung galaxy 3 or motorola droid razr maxx (I realize I'm a couple years behind)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on August 10, 2014, 07:47:37 PM
I'm looking for a new phone, does anybody have anything good/bad to say about the samsung galaxy 3 or motorola droid razr maxx (I realize I'm a couple years behind)

I had the S3 prior to getting the Nexus 5...it's a fine phone...nothing great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2014, 07:52:38 PM
i would say for it's age, the s3 is still a very good phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Jabeez on August 10, 2014, 08:06:30 PM
sprint/tmobile merger dead?
Today will be an interesting one on the compound...
Having a billionaire playboy CEO living in kc is gonna be fun.  Paris on the plains part two
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on August 10, 2014, 08:43:06 PM
sprint/tmobile merger dead?
Today will be an interesting one on the compound...
Having a billionaire playboy CEO living in kc is gonna be fun.  Paris on the plains part two
Singlehandedly get JetBlue in!!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on August 19, 2014, 08:34:49 PM
RIP Framily.   :frown:

http://www.cnet.com/news/sprint-fires-framily-offers-new-shared-data-plans/


(http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2014/04/the-cure-sprint-ripoff.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 10, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
I want to get a new phone in the next 60 days or so. I've currently got a iPhone 4s and I'd like to stay with the ios/apps I know, but is the Galaxy s5 so much better that I should consider it?

Seems like the i6 specs were kinda underwhelming. No waterproofing or scratchproof screen, so you've still got to wrap it up in a case and screen protector. Smaller, lower rez screen. More expensive.

What would you do?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 10, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
I want to get a new phone in the next 60 days or so. I've currently got a iPhone 4s and I'd like to stay with the ios/apps I know, but is the Galaxy s5 so much better that I should consider it?

Seems like the i6 specs were kinda underwhelming. No waterproofing or scratchproof screen, so you've still got to wrap it up in a case and screen protector. Smaller, lower rez screen. More expensive.

What would you do?

The iphone 6 plus actually has a larger screen than the s5. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 10, 2014, 03:09:08 PM
I want to get a new phone in the next 60 days or so. I've currently got a iPhone 4s and I'd like to stay with the ios/apps I know, but is the Galaxy s5 so much better that I should consider it?

Seems like the i6 specs were kinda underwhelming. No waterproofing or scratchproof screen, so you've still got to wrap it up in a case and screen protector. Smaller, lower rez screen. More expensive.

What would you do?

The iphone 6 plus actually has a larger screen than the s5.

Yeah I don't want a "phablet." 5-inch screen is right about where I want to be, so either the i6 or s5 would be fine size-wise. But in that 5 inches, the Samsung has a true 1080 screen, whereas the i6 is only 720. Not sure if that difference in resolution is even really discernable on a 5 inch screen, though. I'm also hearing that the i6 camera is probably significantly better than the s5's despite being half the mps.

I'm mainly annoyed by the lack of waterproofing, since that's something Samsung has been sporting for a while and it seems like a real risk for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 10, 2014, 03:16:34 PM
I want to get a new phone in the next 60 days or so. I've currently got a iPhone 4s and I'd like to stay with the ios/apps I know, but is the Galaxy s5 so much better that I should consider it?

Seems like the i6 specs were kinda underwhelming. No waterproofing or scratchproof screen, so you've still got to wrap it up in a case and screen protector. Smaller, lower rez screen. More expensive.

What would you do?

The iphone 6 plus actually has a larger screen than the s5.

Yeah I don't want a "phablet." 5-inch screen is right about where I want to be, so either the i6 or s5 would be fine size-wise. But in that 5 inches, the Samsung has a true 1080 screen, whereas the i6 is only 720. Not sure if that difference in resolution is even really discernable on a 5 inch screen, though. I'm also hearing that the i6 camera is probably significantly better than the s5's despite being half the mps.

I'm mainly annoyed by the lack of waterproofing, since that's something Samsung has been sporting for a while and it seems like a real risk for me.

Why settle for 5" when 5.5" is available?  When I pull out my device, I want to hear onlookers remark, "omg, is that thing 5.5 inches?!"  :Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 23, 2014, 01:28:14 PM
so i finally got around to downloading iOS 8, Siri has gotten a lot more sassy

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/Siri_zps1b797b3a.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on October 07, 2014, 09:10:07 PM
grandma decided to microwave hers this morning

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/08/atyge7a7.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 07, 2014, 09:13:37 PM
Trying to dry it out?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on October 07, 2014, 09:15:26 PM
thought it was her cold coffee ;)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 07, 2014, 09:18:29 PM
This story smells a little fishy, is grandma 'bias a known fibber?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2014, 10:22:38 PM
microwave? wtf, it's a cell phone, not a cup of ramen noodles
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kansas_troll_patrol on October 08, 2014, 08:37:25 AM
I've had the HTC M8 for a little over a week now, and it is awesome. I had a HTC One X (initial generation) prior, so it was a significant upgrade in computing power.

The load times are 1/4 as much as they were before if not less...this is both the loading of saved materials (apps) and when DL'ing stuff.

Screen is VERY reactive, I believe it 'set the record' for quickest reaction time of any touch screen device, there is no delay whatsoever

The only issue I have is the most complained about issue, & that is there is a 1/4" black bezel on the bottom of the phone that is visibly nothing other than the HTC logo, so it makes one handed use of reaching the top the screen 1/4" harder...HTC has stated that area is needed internally for hardware, so it was unavoidable.

I'd recommend it though, and I really expected to move to the GS5, but when I used them both side by side @ AT&T store, the S5 didn't stack up in areas referenced above

 :Wha:

I like you also had the One X.  I was pretty pleased with the phone, but had decided to give the GS5 a chance because I kept hearing how great it was.  While at the AT&T store I had a 2 hour wait to upgrade.  During that time I played with the M8 during that time and absolutely loved it.  Also, HTC fixed my main issue with the One X, and now allows expandable memory.  I believe you can go up to 192GB's on this phone.  I decided to go with the M8.  I got the phone on Sunday and am extremely happy with my decision.

    I would recommend that anyone looking to purchase a new phone at least checks this one out.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on November 03, 2014, 01:52:22 PM
Did you guys know that Google has a secret program to replace shattered nexus 5's for free, no questions asked? Pretty great!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 04, 2014, 06:59:24 AM
Good luck out there folks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 04, 2014, 08:08:39 AM
i think i'm going to get the One M8.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 04, 2014, 09:37:24 AM
the galaxy note edge is for pro level consumers
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on November 04, 2014, 10:03:56 AM
thats a slick looking phablet...very pricey though from Sprint...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on November 04, 2014, 10:09:54 AM
I hope no sprintcats are getting laid off :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 04, 2014, 10:37:37 AM
thats a slick looking phablet...very pricey though from Sprint...

sprint has the lowest pricing for the note edge of the major carriers
will be ~$400 on contract which i think is +$100 over the note 4
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on November 04, 2014, 10:57:42 AM
thats a slick looking phablet...very pricey though from Sprint...

sprint has the lowest pricing for the note edge of the major carriers
will be ~$400 on contract which i think is +$100 over the note 4
oh that's better than the $850 ($35/month) I saw.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 04, 2014, 12:24:10 PM
the galaxy note edge is for pro level consumers

i don't know if i can handle 5.6"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 04, 2014, 01:02:03 PM
the galaxy note edge is for pro level consumers

i don't know if i can handle 5.6"

(http://media.tumblr.com/322b2d789ce9306476cf94caa4aa0752/tumblr_inline_na9u5oSINa1rgrqpu.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 04, 2014, 01:42:14 PM
thats a slick looking phablet...very pricey though from Sprint...

sprint has the lowest pricing for the note edge of the major carriers
will be ~$400 on contract which i think is +$100 over the note 4
oh that's better than the $850 ($35/month) I saw.
that's if you just buy the thing off contract, iphones are $800 too
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 04, 2014, 01:45:05 PM
the galaxy note edge is for pro level consumers

i don't know if i can handle 5.6"

it's really really cool though, the edge operates independent of the main screen.  as i indicated before, this is a prosumer device.

(http://www.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/styles/large_wm_brw/public/article_images/2014/09/Galaxy-Note-Edge-White-33.jpg?itok=eYdH-_4N)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 04, 2014, 01:46:38 PM
if i had Adrian Brody's fingers i'd be all over that
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 04, 2014, 03:29:58 PM
that thing bends more than the iPhone 6+  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 21, 2014, 10:58:02 AM
Switched back to Apple and the iPhone 6+ from the Note 3.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on December 21, 2014, 11:13:22 AM
Man didn't see that coming....last minute flip by team apple to flip five star cell phone user _fan
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on December 21, 2014, 11:18:08 AM
re-flip!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 21, 2014, 11:19:14 AM
Disappointing
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 21, 2014, 11:21:31 AM
team iphone all day erryday
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 21, 2014, 11:43:25 AM
To be honest, I was pretty content with Samsung/Android and wasn't planning to switch. The Note 4 and 6+ both came out and I was just planning to stay with what I had. Then through work I got an iPad mini and remembered that Apple still makes cool stuff that operates well and is easy to use. I also found I could still get value trading in my Note 3 and that Wal-Mart had the 6+ on sale, so my net pay for the 6+ was less than $50. I had minor issues with the Note 3/Android occasionally that were irritating, but not enough to switch to Apple, and I wouldn't have switched back if Apple hadn't (finally) made a bigger phone which is why I went back to Android from Apple in the first place. (4s to HTC DNA to Note 3)

Also I'm a weird phone connoisseur, though addict may be a better word for it.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 17, 2015, 06:30:29 PM
wow! there is so much more room and I can see so much more on my new 6 than my 5S  :Woot:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 17, 2015, 08:10:10 PM
I'm trying not to be an apple fan boy, but the battery life on the 6 plus is really incredible. Far better than any other phone I've ever had.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2015, 09:45:16 PM
Samsung til I die.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 17, 2015, 09:54:22 PM
#teamiphone :comeatme:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 17, 2015, 10:47:18 PM

#teamiphone :comeatme:

:cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2015, 10:51:04 PM
I've beefed with you both on here before. Let's phone duel this out! Be warned, I have an S pen!

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 17, 2015, 10:52:35 PM
I had a Note 3 for over a year. I used the pen like 5 times.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2015, 10:53:30 PM
I have an s pen left over from my note 2 though

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2015, 10:53:38 PM
What now?

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2015, 10:54:17 PM
Side bar: an s pen or a s pen?

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 17, 2015, 10:57:37 PM
on my 3rd iPhone and i wont rough ridin' stop.  the next big thing started with the iPhone, samsung is a rough ridin' liar and they make shitty phones :comeatme:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2015, 11:05:26 PM
Ill let you know the first time a longtime iphone user doesnt ask to play around with my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 17, 2015, 11:09:34 PM
ill let you know the first time a long time android user doesnt switch after just touching my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 18, 2015, 12:01:56 AM
that double entendre is cheap
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 19, 2015, 07:59:18 PM
so I got the 128GB 6 and I have 30 GB of stuff on here, I'm struggling to figure out how to use the 90GB I have left. What should I fill it will  :confused:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: raquetcat on January 26, 2015, 10:13:03 AM
I'm going to switch to cricket wireless, does anyone currently have it and want to refer me to earn $25? Pm me please
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2015, 10:54:14 AM
Note 4 or N6 or hold out for 2015 releases. I'm bored with the N5 and could use a stronger battery.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on January 27, 2015, 11:29:12 AM
Note 4 or N6 or hold out for 2015 releases. I'm bored with the N5 and could use a stronger battery.

want to sell your N5?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 27, 2015, 11:30:46 AM
And if you want a stronger battery get the 6 plus. (seriously)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2015, 12:36:02 PM
And if you want a stronger battery get the 6 plus. (seriously)
I've considered it but I had apple and did not enjoy it. Definitely has the strongest battery from everything I've seen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2015, 12:36:19 PM
Note 4 or N6 or hold out for 2015 releases. I'm bored with the N5 and could use a stronger battery.

want to sell your N5?
I've got a buyer for it already if I move on.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on January 27, 2015, 09:08:14 PM
I'm trying not to be an apple fan boy, but the battery life on the 6 plus is really incredible. Far better than any other phone I've ever had.

Lasts forever. Also takes forever to charge.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Jabeez on January 28, 2015, 09:28:23 AM
I'm trying not to be an apple fan boy, but the battery life on the 6 plus is really incredible. Far better than any other phone I've ever had.

Lasts forever. Also takes forever to charge.
Note 4 is longer, and you can put it in the two powersaving modes if you know you need it and are going to be mobile all day.   Also charges really fast.  The fingerprint scanner is crap compared to the apple one though. But it doesnt operate iOS and has a neat pen thingy.

Edit.  I forgot to add that if you have Sprint this phone has by far the best service of any phone I've  ever had.  It's faster than wifi 90% of the time
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 28, 2015, 09:30:25 AM
I'm trying not to be an apple fan boy, but the battery life on the 6 plus is really incredible. Far better than any other phone I've ever had.

Lasts forever. Also takes forever to charge.
Note 4 is longer, and you can put it in the two powersaving modes if you know you need it and are going to be mobile all day.   Also charges really fast.  The fingerprint scanner is crap compared to the apple one though. But it doesnt operate iOS and has a neat pen thingy.

Honestly, I haven't noticed the 6 plus taking forever to charge. But perhaps that's because I charge it at night while I sleep and I have plenty of power during the day (even with heavy use) so that I don't need to charge it. :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 28, 2015, 11:10:45 AM
ios has power saving mode too but you don't need to use it b/c good battery
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 28, 2015, 01:11:01 PM
also because iOS is far superior to android
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 29, 2015, 03:16:45 PM
Htc m9 :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2015, 03:24:05 PM
also because iOS is far superior to android

Hey, there was a new iOS update that came out and I got it directly from Apple today.

If I had my Note 3 I'd get the latest Android update in about 10 months. Maybe.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on January 29, 2015, 03:45:42 PM
I'm getting an iPhone 6 this weekend. how awesome is that, everyone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2015, 03:46:24 PM

I'm getting an iPhone 6 this weekend. how awesome is that, everyone?

Very awesome. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2015, 03:46:29 PM

I'm getting an iPhone 6 this weekend. how awesome is that, everyone?

Very awesome. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on January 29, 2015, 03:55:52 PM
I've had my 5 for too long, needed that extra screen. also slo-mo video  :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 29, 2015, 04:12:42 PM
Deciding between 6 and 6+
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 29, 2015, 04:14:01 PM
lol at all of the apple rubes in this thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TownieCat on January 29, 2015, 04:38:12 PM
I have had the Galaxy s5 for a few months now. It is the Cadillac of smart phones.

-Battery life? I usually start the day at 100 and end it in the 40s.
-Screen? Huge. So many pixels!  :love:
-Memory? Not that much, but that's what SD cards are for.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on January 29, 2015, 05:42:15 PM
lol at all of the apple rubes in this thread

They bring it on themselves
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 29, 2015, 05:44:01 PM
I have had the Galaxy s5 for a few months now. It is the Cadillac of smart phones.

-Battery life? I usually start the day at 100 and end it in the 40s.
-Screen? Huge. So many pixels!  :love:
-Memory? Not that much, but that's what SD cards are for.

Yeah but it's a shitty android. Might as well get the free one, if you ask me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on January 29, 2015, 05:53:57 PM
I have had the Galaxy s5 for a few months now. It is the Cadillac of smart phones.

-Battery life? I usually start the day at 100 and end it in the 40s.
-Screen? Huge. So many pixels!  :love:
-Memory? Not that much, but that's what SD cards are for.

Yup
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TownieCat on January 29, 2015, 06:10:02 PM
I have had the Galaxy s5 for a few months now. It is the Cadillac of smart phones.

-Battery life? I usually start the day at 100 and end it in the 40s.
-Screen? Huge. So many pixels!  :love:
-Memory? Not that much, but that's what SD cards are for.

Yeah but it's a shitty android. Might as well get the free one, if you ask me.
Interesting take. I'd never considered that before.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2015, 06:14:52 PM

Deciding between 6 and 6+

Plus.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 06:34:04 PM
i feel bad for the android users and their itty bitty app store
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on January 29, 2015, 06:45:25 PM
JFC, who cares?  Can you use it, and does it work for your purposes? Good, then STFU.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on January 29, 2015, 06:53:46 PM
JFC, who cares?  Can you use it, and does it work for your purposes? Good, then STFU.
Blackberry confession ^
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on January 29, 2015, 06:57:54 PM
I will put my Palm Treo up against the s5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6+, iPhone 6++ and any other so-called "smart" phone on the market today.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 07:04:44 PM
whats wrong spracs, beatty got you down?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EMAWmeister on January 29, 2015, 07:11:56 PM

Deciding between 6 and 6+

Plus.

It's just. so. big.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on January 29, 2015, 07:12:09 PM
whats wrong spracs, beatty got you down?

pardon?  Oh, because I went to KU :lol:  I get it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 07:13:15 PM
 :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2015, 08:10:29 PM


Deciding between 6 and 6+

Plus.

It's just. so. big.

Better battery life is worth it, plus watching videos and stuff.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 29, 2015, 08:14:17 PM
I'd probably get the 6+ if had to do it again
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 29, 2015, 08:14:51 PM
that said I love my 6, huge upgrade from my 4S
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on January 29, 2015, 08:23:49 PM
i feel bad for the android users and their itty bitty app store
:Wha:
(http://www.pureoxygenlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/CountingAppsbyOS2014-FINAL.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 08:25:03 PM
shut up phil  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on January 29, 2015, 09:04:20 PM
That data is almost 6 months old and thinks blackberry is relevant enough to include. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 09:13:40 PM
 :surprised:

(http://www.tecflap.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2010-06-08-c777d.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 09:15:18 PM
 :driving:

(http://image2.quickpwn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/android-market-vs-app-store.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 09:16:24 PM
 :ROFL:

(https://macdailynews.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/130416_app_store_profits.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on January 29, 2015, 09:56:00 PM
 :facepalm: :dubious:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on January 29, 2015, 09:57:49 PM
what are you doing tbt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on January 29, 2015, 10:52:30 PM
I'm not sure choo choo knows what he's doing, tbh.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 29, 2015, 11:07:38 PM
Everything has a purpose.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 30, 2015, 08:11:29 AM
I'm not sure choo choo knows what he's doing, tbh.

justified?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on January 30, 2015, 09:32:54 AM
I'm not sure choo choo knows what he's doing, tbh.

justified?
Shrapnel is a bitch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on January 30, 2015, 10:59:26 AM
I'm not sure choo choo knows what he's doing, tbh.

justified?

:peek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on January 30, 2015, 11:35:59 AM


Deciding between 6 and 6+

Plus.

It's just. so. big.

Better battery life is worth it, plus watching videos and stuff.

At first I had some buyers remorse, because of the size of the 6+, but you get used to it quickly. Still prefer the widgets and customization of android over iphones, but all my other stuff is Mac now so that's all basically a wash.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hatingfrancisco on January 30, 2015, 01:37:40 PM
You iPhone guys whipping your dicks out over your "Big 6" is pretty darn cute....

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on January 30, 2015, 01:38:32 PM
cell phone zealots are the weirdest people
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 30, 2015, 01:49:48 PM
You iPhone guys whipping your dicks out over your "Big 6" is pretty darn cute....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFX53b_rmWg
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on January 30, 2015, 01:59:44 PM
You iPhone guys whipping your dicks out over your "Big 6" is pretty darn cute....



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFX53b_rmWg

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/jeffreys/n11437

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on January 30, 2015, 02:07:48 PM
You iPhone guys whipping your dicks out over your "Big 6" is pretty darn cute....



(http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/777efb75d0e40fed703737a55c330388/200778890/iphone6plus-jeans.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hatingfrancisco on January 30, 2015, 02:16:09 PM
(http://moviecultists.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Josh-Brolin-Has-a-Big-Phone-in-Men-in-Black-3.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on February 03, 2015, 07:12:21 AM
Welp.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=kvjDtaCkacQ
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hatingfrancisco on February 03, 2015, 07:58:12 AM
Welp.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=kvjDtaCkacQ

Oh man.  that was great!  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 03, 2015, 08:58:28 AM
Welp.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=kvjDtaCkacQ

Oh man.  that was great!  :lol:

it's v weird that pm dawn are behind this. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on February 09, 2015, 02:11:07 PM
just ordered mrs. dave the 64gb 6. what's the most profitable way to unload her 16gb 5? gazelle offers me $80 for it. sprint unlocked it for us when we went to europe so this SOB should be ready to go for any carrier (this may not be how this works but the Orange SIM worked for us in europe so maybe it is?).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Jabeez on February 09, 2015, 04:15:51 PM
just ordered mrs. dave the 64gb 6. what's the most profitable way to unload her 16gb 5? gazelle offers me $80 for it. sprint unlocked it for us when we went to europe so this SOB should be ready to go for any carrier (this may not be how this works but the Orange SIM worked for us in europe so maybe it is?).
If you have patience, you can sell it for at least a few hundred online via craigslist or ebay, whatever it is now.  phones are expensive, and there a lot of people that will buy the 5 at a high price because they dont qualify to get on a plan with a free or discounted phone, and the preowned phones are more expensive. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 02, 2015, 09:21:11 AM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 06, 2015, 08:58:39 PM
http://datacoup.com/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 13, 2015, 08:18:09 AM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

It looked great until the "No microSD card slot"
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on March 13, 2015, 01:56:47 PM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

It looked great until the "No microSD card slot"

And no removable battery. Odd for them to get rid of two of the major advantages over apple
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on March 13, 2015, 11:58:14 PM
Worst part about my Note III:

Watching my battery percentage decrease while using it on a car charger.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 16, 2015, 01:56:14 PM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

It looked great until the "No microSD card slot"
if you need more than 128 GB storage, you're doing it wrong.
removable battery?  why?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2015, 02:31:00 PM
looks like google stopped selling nexus 5's and I didn't get one in time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on March 16, 2015, 04:21:20 PM
Worst part about my Note III:

Watching my battery percentage decrease while using it on a car charger.

If it is a random cheapo 12V charger it could only be rated at like 0.5 amps which it isn't enough to charge your Note.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on March 16, 2015, 04:24:03 PM
HTC needs to hurry up with this M9
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 16, 2015, 05:04:07 PM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

It looked great until the "No microSD card slot"
if you need more than 128 GB storage, you're doing it wrong.
removable battery?  why?

i have 128GB on my iPhone and I have no idea what to do with most of it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on March 16, 2015, 05:10:01 PM
Worst part about my Note III:

Watching my battery percentage decrease while using it on a car charger.

If it is a random cheapo 12V charger it could only be rated at like 0.5 amps which it isn't enough to charge your Note.
This explains it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on March 23, 2015, 02:35:35 PM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

It looked great until the "No microSD card slot"
if you need more than 128 GB storage, you're doing it wrong.
removable battery?  why?
I like being able to use SD cards for video, especially home videos like my kids games or performances as it makes it very easy to move it around, play on bluray and is obviously an instant hard copy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 23, 2015, 10:30:04 PM
every time i hear about someone who doesn't understand the cloud and its benefits, i have a very hearty belly laugh
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2015, 10:33:16 PM
every time i hear about someone who doesn't understand the cloud and its benefits, i have a very hearty belly laugh

don't be an idiot
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 23, 2015, 10:48:05 PM
every time i hear about someone who doesn't understand the cloud and its benefits, i have a very hearty belly laugh

don't be an idiot

you still use dvd's too?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2015, 11:11:28 PM
every time i hear about someone who doesn't understand the cloud and its benefits, i have a very hearty belly laugh

don't be an idiot

you still use dvd's too?

Don't be an idiot
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 23, 2015, 11:13:58 PM
sad, but case closed
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on March 23, 2015, 11:18:55 PM
sad, but case closed

Check out my post about hardware in the software thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 23, 2015, 11:37:37 PM
sad, but case closed

Check out my post about hardware in the software thread

i will tomorrow.  :zzz: time
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 24, 2015, 08:07:38 AM
the samsung g6 edge looks great
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/meet-samsungs-galaxy-s-6-and-galaxy-s-6-edge/

It looked great until the "No microSD card slot"
if you need more than 128 GB storage, you're doing it wrong.
removable battery?  why?
I like being able to use SD cards for video, especially home videos like my kids games or performances as it makes it very easy to move it around, play on bluray and is obviously an instant hard copy.

GET OFF OF MY LAWN.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 13, 2015, 03:22:05 PM
I need a new phone. oneplus one seems like the best deal, no?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 13, 2015, 03:22:28 PM
But I'd also like something smaller. Was thinking about getting a moto E just for the heck of it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on April 13, 2015, 03:27:37 PM
if i was in the market, i would oneplus. i enjoy applying my money to products and business models that challenge the status quo.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: TownieCat on April 13, 2015, 04:16:14 PM
I'm not very familiar with OnePlus One, but at first glance ithas very similar hardware as the Samsung S5 and an earlier version of its software. I really enjoy my S5 and the earlier versions of Android worked great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 13, 2015, 05:26:33 PM
I got the s6 edge today. I don't care for the beveled screen yet, but whatever, it was free.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on June 01, 2015, 08:23:24 PM
Sorry ricky d
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 01, 2015, 08:29:58 PM
Sorry ricky d

thanks man.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GregKSU1027 on June 02, 2015, 10:44:23 AM
And if you want a stronger battery get the 6 plus. (seriously)
I have a spare battery for my S5 that already lasts a good 18 hours without a charge. Spare batteries change the game lemme tell ya
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2015, 12:47:07 PM
So I'm finally switching from my crappy droid to the Iphone 6. They told me to back everything up into my Verizon cloud, so I can download it to my new iphone. Has anyone done this? Is it a pretty easy transition?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 16, 2015, 04:23:48 PM
I have no idea wacky but you are making a great choice!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on June 16, 2015, 04:27:16 PM
Apple fanningboi
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hatingfrancisco on June 16, 2015, 04:29:13 PM
Congrats Wacky, You and all the other 16 year old girls in the whole world will be able to totally iMessage each other.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 16, 2015, 04:41:13 PM
iMessage is the pinnacle of messaging services.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2015, 04:42:16 PM
Thanks, guys! I'm very excited to catch up with the rest of the world.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on June 16, 2015, 05:38:14 PM
Air drop it like its hotttt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on June 16, 2015, 06:27:22 PM
This is one of your best posts in a while wacky. :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2015, 06:29:16 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 22, 2015, 01:00:08 PM
Wow! How did I ever exist for all these years without an iphone? How much fun!!! :eek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 22, 2015, 04:32:24 PM
Welcome to the 22nd century Wacky.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 22, 2015, 04:53:53 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 22, 2015, 04:56:46 PM
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTiiChSRjF0HF0wm6WLy5wb6Y1l29diNslX4noBQ_onvr1Sy_zG)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on July 03, 2015, 12:30:20 AM
http://www.iflscience.com/sassier-side-siri

I got that response

then i called her a bitch and i got: "TBT!!!!!, your language"   :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 09, 2015, 10:53:02 AM
OK, I need an app for video chatting (like Face Time, Google Hangouts video chat, etc.) where I can use the forward facing camera instead of the rear facing camera..... So I am basically just streaming a video to someone that I am taking, instead of them seeing me....So that I can see what they are seeing while I am videoing something in front of me....

TIA
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on July 09, 2015, 10:56:31 AM
OK, I need an app for video chatting (like Face Time, Google Hangouts video chat, etc.) where I can use the forward facing camera instead of the rear facing camera..... So I am basically just streaming a video to someone that I am taking, instead of them seeing me....So that I can see what they are seeing while I am videoing something in front of me....

TIA

basically any video chat i am aware of lets you switch cameras. facetime, google, skype for sure.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 09, 2015, 11:16:09 AM
OK, I need an app for video chatting (like Face Time, Google Hangouts video chat, etc.) where I can use the forward facing camera instead of the rear facing camera..... So I am basically just streaming a video to someone that I am taking, instead of them seeing me....So that I can see what they are seeing while I am videoing something in front of me....

TIA

basically any video chat i am aware of lets you switch cameras. facetime, google, skype for sure.

OK, well do you know in Google Hangouts where the changing camera option would be? I don't remember seeing anything like that....and it is sort of difficult to figure it out without actually starting a video call with someone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on July 09, 2015, 11:27:01 AM
is there a button that looks like a movie camera with arrows circling around it?

if so, it's that. in 2013, according to my googling, it was in the bottom right.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2015, 11:46:00 AM
OK, I need an app for video chatting (like Face Time, Google Hangouts video chat, etc.) where I can use the forward facing camera instead of the rear facing camera..... So I am basically just streaming a video to someone that I am taking, instead of them seeing me....So that I can see what they are seeing while I am videoing something in front of me....

TIA

basically any video chat i am aware of lets you switch cameras. facetime, google, skype for sure.

OK, well do you know in Google Hangouts where the changing camera option would be? I don't remember seeing anything like that....and it is sort of difficult to figure it out without actually starting a video call with someone.

start a video chat w/ gooch. good grief.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 09, 2015, 11:46:35 AM
is there a button that looks like a movie camera with arrows circling around it?

if so, it's that. in 2013, according to my googling, it was in the bottom right.

OK, I will try it as soon as I get someone to video chat with me.

P.S. Gooch doesn't even have Google Hangouts.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hatingfrancisco on July 09, 2015, 11:51:06 AM
www.periscope.tv (http://www.periscope.tv)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 09, 2015, 12:54:56 PM
is there a button that looks like a movie camera with arrows circling around it?

if so, it's that. in 2013, according to my googling, it was in the bottom right.

It was a button of a phone with an arrow under it at the top right.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AppleJack on July 09, 2015, 01:11:00 PM
Everyone - I have an iPhone 6. Have had it for several months. Thank you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: BrokenSky1113 on July 09, 2015, 01:29:15 PM
FaceTime and Skype let you do that
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2015, 01:45:03 PM
Everyone - I have an iPhone 6. Have had it for several months. Thank you.
Same here, AJ. I love it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on July 09, 2015, 01:45:32 PM
Everyone - I have an iPhone 6. Have had it for several months. Thank you.
Same here, AJ. I love it.

its a great machine. did you know you can get the google hangouts app on it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2015, 01:49:19 PM
Everyone - I have an iPhone 6. Have had it for several months. Thank you.
Same here, AJ. I love it.

its a great machine. did you know you can get the google hangouts app on it?
I did not. I'm still having a hard time believing I can see my friends on my phone in New York and LA and they show me their apartments and stuff. Wow!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hjfklmor on July 09, 2015, 03:12:05 PM
What a time to be alive
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on July 09, 2015, 03:15:54 PM
When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone. A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket.

Nikola Tesla, 1926
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on July 09, 2015, 06:26:06 PM
When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone. A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket.

Nikola Tesla, 1926

 :Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on July 09, 2015, 07:30:44 PM
Tesla was a huge stud
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on July 10, 2015, 10:09:22 AM
Tesla was a huge stud
Bat crap crazy* but yeah a stud.


*In a good way
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 10, 2015, 10:18:50 AM
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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on July 28, 2015, 08:21:45 AM
T's and P's android users, IRL consequences come to those who make poor decisions  :frown:

http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/27/technology/android-text-hack/index.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 07, 2015, 08:25:16 AM
sorry SD

http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/05/technology/fastest-cell-phone-speeds/index.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2015, 08:55:39 AM
sorry SD

http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/05/technology/fastest-cell-phone-speeds/index.html

IT SUCKS AND I HATE IT!  :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2015, 08:57:17 AM
I'm going to get either a 6s or 6s+ when they come out. the + seems maybe too enormous. do you guys that have a + have any problems lugging it around in your pocket?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 07, 2015, 09:16:45 AM

I'm going to get either a 6s or 6s+ when they come out. the + seems maybe too enormous. do you guys that have a + have any problems lugging it around in your pocket?

No.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2015, 09:30:48 AM

I'm going to get either a 6s or 6s+ when they come out. the + seems maybe too enormous. do you guys that have a + have any problems lugging it around in your pocket?

No.

if you could do it again would you still get the + or go to the 6? be completely unbiased here if possible. also, with what you know about me which one should I get?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2015, 09:33:50 AM
I like the size of the 6 better but the battery life of the + is better. I'm about 50/50 right now. Doesn't sound like anything is going to come out on the S announcement that would sway me in either direction more so than the other.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 07, 2015, 09:33:58 AM
6+. The bigger screen is better for everything, especially watching video, but also reading, texting, etc. Plus the bigger size of the phone means more battery and better battery life. I have had few problems with the phone being too big. Occasionally it's tough to do stuff with only one hand, but that's not a deal breaker for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2015, 09:37:04 AM
thanks FAN
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on August 10, 2015, 08:21:29 AM
Cute that iPhone users now have the option.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2015, 08:22:58 AM
 :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 10, 2015, 08:26:27 AM
I am going to get a new phone in September. My carrier is Sprint. Should I get the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge or something else?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Canary on August 10, 2015, 08:29:38 AM
6+. The bigger screen is better for everything, especially watching video, but also reading, texting, etc. Plus the bigger size of the phone means more battery and better battery life. I have had few problems with the phone being too big. Occasionally it's tough to do stuff with only one hand, but that's not a deal breaker for me.
This last time I went with the 6. I am going to upgrade when I can and get the bigger screen as well. I will take advice on which of the new iPhones I should get.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 11, 2015, 08:20:03 AM
http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/07/google-maps-new-night-mode-feature-makes-it-easier-to-navigate-in-the-dark/#.v3qvz5:bC2s
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 11, 2015, 08:27:36 AM
http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/07/technology/apple-fall-event/index.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 12, 2015, 09:10:47 AM
I am going to get a new phone in September. My carrier is Sprint. Should I get the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge or something else?

I like the S6.  The wireless charging feature is money.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 12, 2015, 09:40:47 AM
I am going to get a new phone in September. My carrier is Sprint. Should I get the Galaxy S6 or S6 edge or something else?

I like the S6.  The wireless charging feature is money.

Does it already come ready for wireless charging or do I have to spend a bunch of extra money for a special backplate or something?

Also, are you bothered that you can't use an SD card for more space and that you can't change the battery?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on August 29, 2015, 04:56:16 PM
Picked up the LG G4 this morning. Really digging the screen on this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 01, 2015, 08:28:11 AM
surprised nobody has posted this yet

Apple to make (iPhone 6S?) announcement on September 9
http://money.cnn.com/2015/08/27/technology/apple-iphone-6s-date/index.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 01, 2015, 08:56:29 AM
i don't have any battery issues with my 6, can't imagine what you 6+ users are doing with your devices that drive the need for a bigger battery but i'm sure it's something illicit that doesn't need to be discussed here.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on September 02, 2015, 09:53:46 AM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 02, 2015, 10:04:30 AM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.

http://fox59.com/2015/08/31/still-have-a-contract-with-verizon-you-can-keep-it-and-pay-more/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 02, 2015, 11:17:50 AM
yeah I don't like the new structure, I have had 10GB per month for awhile and the new plan is $20 more for the exact same thing I have now  :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on September 03, 2015, 07:56:02 AM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.

http://fox59.com/2015/08/31/still-have-a-contract-with-verizon-you-can-keep-it-and-pay-more/

Their new Verizon Plan is actually the same exact price per month I pay now, less data on the new plan than what I have and no subsidized phones. I think i'll stay put on my current plan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 03, 2015, 08:41:02 AM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.

http://fox59.com/2015/08/31/still-have-a-contract-with-verizon-you-can-keep-it-and-pay-more/

Their new Verizon Plan is actually the same exact price per month I pay now, less data on the new plan than what I have and no subsidized phones. I think i'll stay put on my current plan.

Do they still have subsidized phones if you stay on the old plan? (I'm not on Verizon, just wondering.)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on September 03, 2015, 08:56:19 AM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.

http://fox59.com/2015/08/31/still-have-a-contract-with-verizon-you-can-keep-it-and-pay-more/

Their new Verizon Plan is actually the same exact price per month I pay now, less data on the new plan than what I have and no subsidized phones. I think i'll stay put on my current plan.

Do they still have subsidized phones if you stay on the old plan? (I'm not on Verizon, just wondering.)

The way that I understand it (and keep in mind that i'm wrong quite a bit on these things) is that as long as you don't change contracts, you're grandfathered into whatever agreement you originally signed with. Since I signed when phones were subsidized, I will be able to continue to upgrade that same way until I change my plan.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on September 03, 2015, 10:17:56 AM
anyone ever ported their USA phone number to google voice?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2015, 10:20:52 AM
yeah - my old 2002 Alltel/Verizon cell number goes to google voice and just gets forwarded to my work phone, was pretty simple and like a $20 one time porting fee I think
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 03, 2015, 10:38:18 AM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.

http://fox59.com/2015/08/31/still-have-a-contract-with-verizon-you-can-keep-it-and-pay-more/

Their new Verizon Plan is actually the same exact price per month I pay now, less data on the new plan than what I have and no subsidized phones. I think i'll stay put on my current plan.

Do they still have subsidized phones if you stay on the old plan? (I'm not on Verizon, just wondering.)

The way that I understand it (and keep in mind that i'm wrong quite a bit on these things) is that as long as you don't change contracts, you're grandfathered into whatever agreement you originally signed with. Since I signed when phones were subsidized, I will be able to continue to upgrade that same way until I change my plan.

You should really check into this before you wait all the way to November to get an upgrade; and then not be able to get the upgrade.

I waited until September on Sprint because that's when my 2-year contract was up but they don't do the subsidized phones anymore at all. They did just come out with a $15/month "Samsung loyalty credit" if I got a GS6 (which then makes it only $3 per month) which is what I did.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on September 03, 2015, 10:41:47 AM
yeah - my old 2002 Alltel/Verizon cell number goes to google voice and just gets forwarded to my work phone, was pretty simple and like a $20 one time porting fee I think

im gonna do that!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: RockState2000 on September 03, 2015, 04:24:40 PM
Has anyone tried to upgrade phones on Verizon since the plan change happened? My upgrade is in November and i'm getting nervous...I still want subsidized prices on new phones and to not get switched over to that new plan crap.

Tis true. ATT no longer subsidizing phones... You pay your phone off as you go. The way I understand it, you never actually own your phone either.

http://fox59.com/2015/08/31/still-have-a-contract-with-verizon-you-can-keep-it-and-pay-more/

Their new Verizon Plan is actually the same exact price per month I pay now, less data on the new plan than what I have and no subsidized phones. I think i'll stay put on my current plan.

Do they still have subsidized phones if you stay on the old plan? (I'm not on Verizon, just wondering.)

The way that I understand it (and keep in mind that i'm wrong quite a bit on these things) is that as long as you don't change contracts, you're grandfathered into whatever agreement you originally signed with. Since I signed when phones were subsidized, I will be able to continue to upgrade that same way until I change my plan.

You should really check into this before you wait all the way to November to get an upgrade; and then not be able to get the upgrade.

I waited until September on Sprint because that's when my 2-year contract was up but they don't do the subsidized phones anymore at all. They did just come out with a $15/month "Samsung loyalty credit" if I got a GS6 (which then makes it only $3 per month) which is what I did.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2015, 11:00:49 AM
 :impatient:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2015, 01:26:10 PM
Here we go!  :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2015, 01:48:18 PM
12megapixel camera  :Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2015, 01:51:18 PM
4K video  :Woohoo:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 09, 2015, 01:59:44 PM
Hey, are all you AT&T customers without service today or what?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 09, 2015, 06:30:11 PM
I think my galaxy s5's specs are better than those, TBT.  It's like a year and a half old.

Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2015, 06:35:59 PM
I know I'm super excited too kitten_mittons!  :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 17, 2015, 01:03:01 PM
 :lol:

http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/16/technology/android-hack/index.html
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 17, 2015, 01:48:25 PM
:lol:

http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/16/technology/android-hack/index.html

Oh, maybe I better do that update that my phone wants me to do.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 17, 2015, 01:52:14 PM
hey guys how do you hack into an android phone?  Idk but if you keep typing you will find out.  omg  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2015, 02:44:02 PM
I ordered the 6s. hopefully I like it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on September 17, 2015, 03:22:33 PM

I ordered the 6s. hopefully I like it.

The regular sized one, and not the huge one?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2015, 03:26:09 PM

I ordered the 6s. hopefully I like it.

The regular sized one, and not the huge one?

yes, decided the big one was too big for me
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 17, 2015, 03:27:54 PM
I like that Verizon decided to give free NFL mobile video this year.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 17, 2015, 03:34:09 PM
I'm finally upgrading from a 4s to a 6s. I like being on the S upgrade cycle - I'm just on a 4yr cycle instead of 2. The bigger screen, faster processor, more ram, and beter camera will all be huge improvement over what I've got.

I do find the Galaxy screens to be prettier, but I've tried Android and I just don't like it. It's also not as smooth as iOS. I also use Facetime a lot, so it was an easy choice to stay with Apple.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 19, 2015, 09:15:07 PM
anyone else finding that iOS9 doesn't do very well when you are doing a lot of stuff, like multitasking with a lot of apps open?  doesnt seem to handle it as well as 8 did.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 26, 2015, 10:11:12 PM
Got my iPhone 6s yesterday. Haven't played around with it much yet, but a few observations:

This thing is rough ridin' huge compared to my old 4s. I like having a bigger screen to look at, but it's really uncomfortable to hold. Typing is a two handed operation now.

I hate the rounded edges. I guess they rounded them off to make it look slimmer from the sides, but it makes this phone one slippery little bastard to hold. I ordered a case which hopefully bulk up the edges a bit and make it easier to hold. The squared off edges of the 4s were much better.

Battery life is good. Haven't charged all day.

The included "health" app is pretty neat - tracks your movement like a Fitbit - but obviously only works if you're always carrying your phone.

As expected for an apple device, this thing is FAST and oily slick when swiping pages, opening apps, etc. the iOS is really nice.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bones129 on September 27, 2015, 01:10:04 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 27, 2015, 10:26:25 PM
I haven't really found a useful purpose for Force Touch yet. I definitely wouldn't upgrade from a 6 to a 6s for it.

Camera is a BIG improvement from my 4s, but still pretty grainy in low light situations. The Harry Potter thing is a neat little gimick.

Added a case which makes it less slippery to hold. Case is essential.

I really kinda wish I could have gotten the new and improved innards with a 5s size.

I also noticed that call quality is now significantly fuzzier! What the hell? Trouble is that I switched from T-Mo to Verizon when I switched phones, so I can't pin it to the carrier or phone. I may go into a Verizon or T-Mo store and see if their 6s sounds the same as mine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: bones129 on September 27, 2015, 11:45:07 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2015, 10:51:56 AM
Can anybody give me some advice on Verizon voice quality? I just switched from T-Mobile to Verizon and I noticed that the calls are a lot fuzzier. Better coverage, poorer voice quality. Is this a common experience?

It's been suggested that I use Voice-Over-LTE (VOLTE), but I've already got that enabled. The VOLTE also seems to cause the calls to occasionally get really garbled for a second or two, even though I'm not driving around, etc.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 29, 2015, 11:36:51 AM
I've never had a fuzzy call on Verizon, I would blame it on apple personally
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 01, 2015, 06:54:38 PM
you would think a company who's business is to keep private records would do a better job

http://www.wired.com/2015/10/hack-brief-hackers-steal-15m-t-mobile-customers-data-experian
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 31, 2015, 07:42:38 PM
Ok, so a wireless charging pad, Samsung is marketing it as a great thing that iPhone doesn't have. My question is, if I want to use my phone while it's charging, how can I do that when the phone has to be on that pad? :confused:
Seems like I would rather have my phone plugged in so I could still use it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on October 31, 2015, 07:47:28 PM
Then plug your Samsung in.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 31, 2015, 08:25:34 PM

Then plug your Samsung in.

Well I'm team iPhone all day erryday but I guess it's just another failed marketing technique for #2
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on October 31, 2015, 08:26:48 PM

Then plug your Samsung in.

Well I'm team iPhone all day erryday but I guess it's just another failed marketing technique for #2
I know you are. I'm just saying if someone wants to plug in still, they can. Is it frivolous? Yes. But still cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 31, 2015, 08:30:55 PM


Then plug your Samsung in.

Well I'm team iPhone all day erryday but I guess it's just another failed marketing technique for #2
I know you are. I'm just saying if someone wants to plug in still, they can. Is it frivolous? Yes. But still cool.

I can agree with that :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on October 31, 2015, 08:34:56 PM


Then plug your Samsung in.

Well I'm team iPhone all day erryday but I guess it's just another failed marketing technique for #2
I know you are. I'm just saying if someone wants to plug in still, they can. Is it frivolous? Yes. But still cool.

I can agree with that :cheers:
I'm not up on the scene, but does the battery on the new Samsung's kick the apples ass? Like Samsung users won't have to be plugged in while using, ever?

Either way, *cheers*, I'm seriously considering getting an iphone for my next phone just to see what if anything I like more or less.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 31, 2015, 08:37:36 PM



Then plug your Samsung in.

Well I'm team iPhone all day erryday but I guess it's just another failed marketing technique for #2
I know you are. I'm just saying if someone wants to plug in still, they can. Is it frivolous? Yes. But still cool.

I can agree with that :cheers:
I'm not up on the scene, but does the battery on the new Samsung's kick the apples ass? Like Samsung users won't have to be plugged in while using, ever?

Either way, *cheers*, I'm seriously considering getting an iphone for my next phone just to see what if anything I like more or less.

It might, I'm not sure, it still uses cycles every time it's charged tho.  You won't be disappointed if you make the switch :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 31, 2015, 08:53:58 PM
I pay for like 50 extended family members on my plan but we all get unlimited data so I at least don't have to think about that?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 01, 2015, 09:08:15 AM
I feel like the day that I start buying Apple products is the day that I admit technology has gotten too complicated for me and I am just too old and I give up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on November 01, 2015, 09:10:59 AM
I feel like the day that I start buying Apple products is the day that I admit technology has gotten too complicated for me and I am just too old and I give up.

this is a perfect analogy.  I gave up a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 01, 2015, 09:15:00 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 01, 2015, 10:59:36 AM
I feel like the day that I start buying Apple products is the day that I admit technology has gotten too complicated for me and I am just too old and I give up.
you should start being a little more honest with yourself
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 15, 2015, 06:12:56 PM
http://www.wired.com/2015/11/how-to-get-rid-of-the-iphone-map-that-tracks-you/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 27, 2015, 09:05:53 PM
Note 5 up upgrade today! Get on my level!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on November 27, 2015, 09:15:53 PM
Why do people still have android phones? Srsly I don't get it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on November 27, 2015, 09:21:02 PM
Because they work great. Duh.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 28, 2015, 01:26:55 AM
Why do people still have android phones? Srsly I don't get it.

What's the difference between Android and alternatives?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on November 28, 2015, 01:37:35 AM
Why do people still have android phones? Srsly I don't get it.

What's the difference between Android and alternatives?
Better camera, better speaker, and better screen. And no iTunes or shattered glass.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on November 28, 2015, 01:46:26 AM
y'all some basic bitches
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on November 28, 2015, 10:09:06 AM
Note 5 up upgrade today! Get on my level!!

What a fantastic "typical shellsquawk post" example
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on November 28, 2015, 10:25:27 AM
Why do people still have android phones? Srsly I don't get it.
I have a one+one because it's a much better value than any iphone. an iphone is definitely better, but not like triple the price better.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 28, 2015, 11:39:05 AM
any iphone... is definitely better... .

the word  :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on November 29, 2015, 01:41:07 AM
any iphone... is definitely better... .

the word  :love:
What makes it better? Advertising? This isnt 2010.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 29, 2015, 06:07:20 AM

any iphone... is definitely better... .

the word  :love:
What makes it better? Advertising? This isnt 2010.

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You really do believe the "next thing is already here" BS that android advertises, don't you?  Pretty sad that big android has blinded you from the truth. :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 29, 2015, 06:21:52 AM
I guess I can see how an iPhone proponent would say that several things that were once supposed limitations no longer exist. e.g., AT&T network.

At the same time, other things that were once claimed to be strengths of the iPhone no longer seem to exist either. e.g. a few trivially nerdy CNET hardware review type categories.

To me, phones are all pretty much the same these days. The biggest difference is still software. And if you're good at using software, Google is better for you. If you're not good at using software, Apple is better for you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 29, 2015, 08:36:26 AM

I guess I can see how an iPhone proponent would say that several things that were once supposed limitations no longer exist. e.g., AT&T network.

At the same time, other things that were once claimed to be strengths of the iPhone no longer seem to exist either. e.g. a few trivially nerdy CNET hardware review type categories.

To me, phones are all pretty much the same these days. The biggest difference is still software. And if you're good at using software, Google is better for you. If you're not good at using software, Apple is better for you.

Are you talking about the developers themselves or the actual end users?  There is a big difference between the two.  The apps themselves have the same user friendliness across both platforms.

The average consumer doesn't give a crap whether their app was written in Java or swift and objective-c.  They also don't care if their kernel is Linux or XNU based.

Android is also merging with ChromeOS, because it has to take the best from two OS  just to keep up with iOS.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on November 29, 2015, 09:11:09 AM

any iphone... is definitely better... .

the word  :love:
What makes it better? Advertising? This isnt 2010.

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You really do believe the "next thing is already here" BS that android advertises, don't you?  Pretty sad that big android has blinded you from the truth. :frown:
My wife has an iPhone 6 and I have a Samsung Galaxy s6. Look at the technical comparisons and tell me what is "better" on the Apple.

Which phone has the better screen, camera, speaker, processor, battery, wireless charging, etc etc etc

I prefer multi button navigation, google play, google apps, and android customization. However, I can see why others prefer Apple, but it appears to be like arguing your favorite color.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 29, 2015, 12:42:17 PM
To me, phones are all pretty much the same these days. The biggest difference is still software. And if you're good at using software, Google is better for you. If you're not good at using software, Apple is better for you.

Are you talking about the developers themselves or the actual end users? There is a big difference between the two.  The apps themselves have the same user friendliness across both platforms.

I'm talking about anyone who wants to use the phone in a way other than how it comes in the box.

But why are you advocating iPhone if you think user experience is the same between it and Android?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 29, 2015, 12:55:47 PM

To me, phones are all pretty much the same these days. The biggest difference is still software. And if you're good at using software, Google is better for you. If you're not good at using software, Apple is better for you.

Are you talking about the developers themselves or the actual end users? There is a big difference between the two.  The apps themselves have the same user friendliness across both platforms.

I'm talking about anyone who wants to use the phone in a way other than how it comes in the box.

But why are you advocating iPhone if you think user experience is the same between it and Android?

A native iOS app ported to Android and vice versa are essentially the same user experience.  I'm talking about the OS itself.  If you want to not have your app icons in a perfect grid, how does that make you better at software? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 29, 2015, 01:35:31 PM

To me, phones are all pretty much the same these days. The biggest difference is still software. And if you're good at using software, Google is better for you. If you're not good at using software, Apple is better for you.

Are you talking about the developers themselves or the actual end users? There is a big difference between the two.  The apps themselves have the same user friendliness across both platforms.

I'm talking about anyone who wants to use the phone in a way other than how it comes in the box.

But why are you advocating iPhone if you think user experience is the same between it and Android?

A native iOS app ported to Android and vice versa are essentially the same user experience.  I'm talking about the OS itself.  If you want to not have your app icons in a perfect grid, how does that make you better at software?

I can't tell if you're being disengenuous or actually that naive. Personally, I've screwed around with audio and video formats in many ways that would either be a major PIA or impossible with an Apple product.

I still don't get why you'd advocate iPhone over Android. If you agree that the apps have essentially the same user experience, then it seems you might also agree that the OSs have essentially the same user experience. What's left? Not hardware.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 29, 2015, 01:51:44 PM
Thank you, Android, open source, and things much less restrictive than Apple!

https://twitter.com/teamcatlab/status/653391472943857664
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 29, 2015, 01:52:02 PM

To me, phones are all pretty much the same these days. The biggest difference is still software. And if you're good at using software, Google is better for you. If you're not good at using software, Apple is better for you.

Are you talking about the developers themselves or the actual end users? There is a big difference between the two.  The apps themselves have the same user friendliness across both platforms.

I'm talking about anyone who wants to use the phone in a way other than how it comes in the box.

But why are you advocating iPhone if you think user experience is the same between it and Android?

A native iOS app ported to Android and vice versa are essentially the same user experience.  I'm talking about the OS itself.  If you want to not have your app icons in a perfect grid, how does that make you better at software?

I can't tell if you're being disengenuous or actually that naive. Personally, I've screwed around with audio and video formats in many ways that would either be a major PIA or impossible with an Apple product.

I still don't get why you'd advocate iPhone over Android. If you agree that the apps have essentially the same user experience, then it seems you might also agree that the OSs have essentially the same user experience. What's left? Not hardware.

I mean that's a given, Android is open source and iOS is proprietary software, and jetbrains couldn't dream of decompiling it.

I like iPhone and always have.  I also like having the ole #TeamiPhone vs #TeamAndroid debate, mostly because companies like Samsung couldn't compete without infringing on patents.  I also like the iOS IDE a lot better than Android, that said as software like Cordova get better, they are evolving into the same thing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on November 29, 2015, 01:55:28 PM
DWYW
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 29, 2015, 02:23:10 PM
I like iPhone and always have.  I also like having the ole #TeamiPhone vs #TeamAndroid debate, mostly because companies like Samsung couldn't compete without infringing on patents.  I also like the iOS IDE a lot better than Android, that said as software like Cordova get better, they are evolving into the same thing.

I agree that the debate is fun. And also disappearing! There's an awful lot of convergence.

And where there isn't, it's hard to say that one approach is supperior because each has strengths and weaknesses. Like, I find it interesting that Google releases buggy Beta versions while Apple attempts only to release finalized versions. But I don't know that one way is ultimately better than the other.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on November 29, 2015, 02:57:57 PM
I like having less choice and customizations. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 29, 2015, 03:46:51 PM
when i notice someone using a non-iphone, i usually feel sorry for them b/c they're poor
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on November 30, 2015, 09:14:42 AM
Basically, it comes down to how you want your phone to operate. If you want customization and ability to really tinker and toy with how it works, you should choose Team Android. If you want to be a mindless zombie and not have any options or customization, you should choose Team iOS. I like the first option, therefore I bought the Note5.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 30, 2015, 09:38:25 AM
when i notice someone using a non-iphone, i usually feel sorry for them b/c they're poor

This.  It's a sobering reminder that we have a long way to go for economic equality.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 30, 2015, 10:20:19 AM
Basically, it comes down to how you want your phone to operate. If you want customization and ability to really tinker and toy with how it works, you should choose Team Android. If you want to be a mindless zombie and not have any options or customization, you should choose Team iOS. I like the first option, therefore I bought the Note5.

 :users:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on November 30, 2015, 10:41:50 AM
I stay away from iPhone because 90 percent of them have shattered screens so I assume they are poor quality
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AbeFroman on November 30, 2015, 11:13:11 AM
Basically, it comes down to how you want your phone to operate. If you want customization and ability to really tinker and toy with how it works, you should choose Team Android. If you want to be a mindless zombie and not have any options or customization, you should choose Team iOS. I like the first option, therefore I bought the Note5.

or maybe it's because iphones are already great and don't need to customized to oblivion
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on November 30, 2015, 11:43:08 AM
What exactly do you need to customize and play around with? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 30, 2015, 12:31:14 PM
What exactly do you need to customize and play around with?

There's like 30 different screen sized Android phones, so maybe screen protectors?  :dunno:

Audio and video formats also I guess  :confused:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on November 30, 2015, 01:24:02 PM
how to customize android
About 51,400,000 results

how to customize iphone
About 71,000,000 results

 :dunno:

Personally, I always want to customize my homescreen for the sake of effeciency.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AbeFroman on November 30, 2015, 01:39:21 PM
Science proves there are 20 million more ways to customize an iphone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on November 30, 2015, 02:03:20 PM
Science proves there are 20 million more ways to customize an iphone.
or there are 20 million more people that want to do things they can't
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on November 30, 2015, 10:56:07 PM
I feel like the day that I start buying Apple products is the day that I admit technology has gotten too complicated for me and I am just too old and I give up.
today is that day for me, taking advantage of cyber Monday to go full fanboy with new phones, ipads, mac mini and apple tvs.

The final straw was ipads becoming the standard for tech activities in my kids school.  I will be damned if I am going to waste an evening teaching my 4th grader power point when she already learned how to use iMovie in class.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 01, 2015, 09:35:40 AM
I've always had android, but it's getting old balls.  thinking about switching.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: AbeFroman on December 01, 2015, 12:08:36 PM
http://gizmodo.com/the-iphone-may-ditch-the-headphone-jack-for-real-this-1745456111

not sure on this.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 01, 2015, 12:16:12 PM
HOW INNOVATIVE
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 02, 2015, 09:48:15 AM
how hard is it for you to get your contacts/etc from an android to an iphone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 10:08:36 AM
i think you save them to your google contacts and then download them to the iphone or just have the guy at the store do it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 02, 2015, 12:25:39 PM
That easy huh, probably going to go iPhone. 


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 12:46:02 PM
You won't be disappointed
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 02, 2015, 12:59:59 PM
iphone is like McDonald's:  pure mediocrity, but at least it's consistent and you know what you're getting.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 02, 2015, 01:13:37 PM
I don't give a crap about customizing.  I'm mostly on my phone to bbs or listen to music, podcasts etc


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 01:16:18 PM
Tapatalk user huh? Def go with apple
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 02, 2015, 01:19:15 PM
Discussing apple vs android is the modern version of discussing politics or religion and very rarely are snarky (or reasonable) comments going to change anyone's mind.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 02, 2015, 02:01:11 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 02:11:16 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.

when you sell more phones than anyone in the world, that's what happens. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 02, 2015, 02:17:31 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.

when you sell more phones than anyone in the world, that's what happens.

Well that's a little misleading, Android still has over 80% world market share.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on December 02, 2015, 02:50:57 PM
Not working with other crap was always Apple's choice. Probably mostly in an attempt to maximize profit, but sometimes also due to a Steve Jobs personal vendetta.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 02, 2015, 03:03:21 PM
Yeah seems to have loosened since he croaked


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 03:05:37 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.

when you sell more phones than anyone in the world, that's what happens.

Well that's a little misleading, Android still has over 80% world market share.

not misleading at all.  apple sells more phones than any other company.

and yes, to your point, those android phones sell like hotcakes in developing countries.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 02, 2015, 03:09:19 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.

when you sell more phones than anyone in the world, that's what happens.

Well that's a little misleading, Android still has over 80% world market share.

not misleading at all.  apple sells more phones than any other company.

and yes, to your point, those android phones sell like hotcakes in developing countries.

It is misleading to imply that there are now more platforms to support iOS because Apple sells the most phones, because their software platform is and always has been just a drop in the bucket compared to Android. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 03:14:25 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.

when you sell more phones than anyone in the world, that's what happens.

Well that's a little misleading, Android still has over 80% world market share.

not misleading at all.  apple sells more phones than any other company.

and yes, to your point, those android phones sell like hotcakes in developing countries.

It is misleading to imply that there are now more platforms to support iOS because Apple sells the most phones, because their software platform is and always has been just a drop in the bucket compared to Android. 

that's not what i said, or implied, mr insecure poor android fanboy
i honestly feel sorry for you and want to beat your ass
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on December 02, 2015, 03:26:48 PM
how hard is it for you to get your contacts/etc from an android to an iphone?
apple has a "move to iOS" app on Google play.  I will be doing it 4 times in the next day so I should have some protips soon.

The first thing is you have to dl a 2.2 gb firmware update while tethered to computer so do it someplace width a nice fat pipe.  Also, pick a short apple id and a easy password, apple makes you enter both a millon times when starting from square one like I am.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 02, 2015, 03:29:30 PM
how hard is it for you to get your contacts/etc from an android to an iphone?
apple has a "move to iOS" app on Google play.  I will be doing it 4 times in the next day so I should have some protips soon.

The first thing is you have to dl a 2.2 gb firmware update while tethered to computer so do it someplace width a nice fat pipe.  Also, pick a short apple id and a easy password, apple makes you enter both a millon times when starting from square one like I am.

Or use the finger/thumb print thing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on December 02, 2015, 03:30:08 PM
Not working with other crap was always Apple's choice. Probably mostly in an attempt to maximize profit, but sometimes also due to a Steve Jobs personal vendetta.
the sob's hate of physical media was finally proven right
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 02, 2015, 04:18:28 PM
my problem with apple is that they used to not work with anything else, now there are plenty of multi platform apps/software etc.  not as big a deal to change.

when you sell more phones than anyone in the world, that's what happens.

Well that's a little misleading, Android still has over 80% world market share.

not misleading at all.  apple sells more phones than any other company.

and yes, to your point, those android phones sell like hotcakes in developing countries.

It is misleading to imply that there are now more platforms to support iOS because Apple sells the most phones, because their software platform is and always has been just a drop in the bucket compared to Android. 

that's not what i said, or implied, mr insecure poor android fanboy
i honestly feel sorry for you and want to beat your ass

I have an iphone, please don't hurt me mister.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 04:22:02 PM
i would never hurt a fellow iphoner
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 06:34:46 PM
You guys remember when Apple didn't want to support adobe flash because it was pure rough ridin' garbage and now flash is dying a slow painful death because it is rough ridin' garbage and virusy?  lol man those android people were so stuck up about it and look at them now  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 06:45:48 PM
what do you guys think of the rumor that apple won't have a headphone jack on their next iphone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 02, 2015, 06:48:22 PM
Duh, you have to buy a new set of head phones each time you upgrade
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 02, 2015, 06:53:23 PM

what do you guys think of the rumor that apple won't have a headphone jack on their next iphone?

As long as they continue to include headphones that work with the phone I'm good with it. I don't buy headphones and don't plan on doing it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 06:57:42 PM
what if you want to charge your phone and listen at the same time?  hmmmmm
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 06:59:10 PM
Bluetooth is available now so I think they would be fine without the jack
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 07:00:23 PM

what do you guys think of the rumor that apple won't have a headphone jack on their next iphone?

As long as they continue to include headphones that work with the phone I'm good with it. I don't buy headphones and don't plan on doing it.

that's crazy, I could never use apple-supplied earbuds. They're soooo terrible. But I'm guessing there are a lot of people like you out there.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 07:02:42 PM
yes, they are really bad.

also bluetooth headphones are a huge pain in the ass
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 07:04:21 PM
they work incredibly well with my apple smartphone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 07:06:16 PM
yeah, they worked fine with my droid like 4 years ago too, but that doesn't mean they aren't a pain in the ass compared to normal headphones
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 07:07:10 PM
bluetooth really limits your choices (as of today)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 07:08:04 PM
hang on guys let me untangle this incredibly tangled cord so I can listen to my music in like 15 minutes when it's untangled
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 07:08:37 PM
that sucks that apple headphones aren't the tangle free kind  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 07:09:52 PM
whenever I get a new iPhone, which is about once a year, the first thing I do is throw those prepackaged ones away
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 07:11:30 PM
yeah you should, they are garbage
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on December 02, 2015, 07:26:06 PM
bluetooth really limits your choices (as of today)

Well, restricting consumer choice does seem to be consistent with Apple's historical design strategy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 07:35:04 PM
bluetooth really limits your choices (as of today)

Well, restricting consumer choice does seem to be consistent with Apple's historical design strategy.

they had 1 kind of iPhone, now they have 2.  They had 1 size iPad, now they have 3.  I mean what in the world are you talking about?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 07:39:05 PM
bluetooth really limits your choices (as of today)

Well, restricting consumer choice does seem to be consistent with Apple's historical design strategy.

they had 1 kind of iPhone, now they have 2.  They had 1 size iPad, now they have 3.  I mean what in the world are you talking about?

 :blindfold:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 07:44:55 PM
great post lib
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 08:09:04 PM
what do you guys think of the rumor that apple won't have a headphone jack on their next iphone?
i think it's one of a million rumors related to the iphone 7, a phone which won't release for another 10 months.
that said, it wouldn't surprise me if they went that direction because they're often ahead of the curve when it relates to i/o.

there was quite a bit of outcry when they quit adding DVD players to their devices.  same with ethernet.
the market has evolved around it. which is exactly what were to happen if apple chose to boot the headphone jack.
suddenly, the bluetooth headphone market would explode and in 2 years we would LOL at the idea of tethering ourselves to our phones in the way we do today.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 02, 2015, 08:17:30 PM
Maybe I should get some better headphones. I don't want to spend more than 20 though. Isn't there a thread about cheap headphones somewhere?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 08:21:00 PM
Maybe I should get some better headphones. I don't want to spend more than 20 though. Isn't there a thread about cheap headphones somewhere?
there are pretty good for the price
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8320

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 08:36:36 PM
Maybe I should get some better headphones. I don't want to spend more than 20 though. Isn't there a thread about cheap headphones somewhere?
These are fantastic and would be a huge upgrade over what you're used to. although they won't really block out much noise:

http://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K

Search head-fi.org for "best iem under 20" and you should have plenty of options if you what ear bud-style phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 03, 2015, 09:47:32 AM
Listening to music with headphones is weird and I almost never do it.  Those people you see just jamming out in public?  Weird.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 03, 2015, 11:52:21 AM
Listening to music with headphones is weird and I almost never do it.  Those people you see just jamming out in public?  Weird.

seems like a completely rational take
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on December 03, 2015, 03:21:53 PM
Anyone kick their carrier insurance for a Square Trade policy?  Dan Patrick had an ad on for their services, and I like the idea of saving some  :th_twocents:.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on December 04, 2015, 10:15:33 AM
what makes bluetooth headphones a pain, the whole syncing thing?

they seem great for working out
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on December 04, 2015, 10:19:15 AM
Anyone kick their carrier insurance for a Square Trade policy?  Dan Patrick had an ad on for their services, and I like the idea of saving some  :th_twocents:.
Does the square trade policy cover theft?  I know the geek squad (Best Buy) does not
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 04, 2015, 11:01:49 AM
Charging and weight
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 04, 2015, 11:09:02 AM

they seem great for working out

Yes they are.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 04, 2015, 12:02:09 PM
I have this pair of headphones that I brought to work. They say Samsung on them so I guess they came with my phone.
Anyway, when I use them to watch a video on my computer, the background music is normal but the dialog is quiet or muted. WTF!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 04, 2015, 12:26:12 PM
Charging and weight

weight? :confused:

its not like they weight lb(s)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 04, 2015, 12:34:31 PM
Charging and weight

weight? :confused:

its not like they weight lb(s)

weak ears
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 04, 2015, 12:35:48 PM
apparently, good grief
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 05, 2015, 03:34:16 PM
I have this pair of headphones that I brought to work. They say Samsung on them so I guess they came with my phone.
Anyway, when I use them to watch a video on my computer, the background music is normal but the dialog is quiet or muted. WTF!
If you press down the button that is on your headphones, it will sound normal.  I don't know why it's like that,  but it is.  You'll want to not use them on your computer.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 07, 2015, 06:49:17 PM
Got an iPhone.  I miss swype


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Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 07, 2015, 07:12:30 PM
Got an iPhone.  I miss swype


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Why don't you get it then?

Swype by Nuance Communications
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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2015, 07:15:59 PM
swype is almost worse than tapatalk
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 07, 2015, 08:51:48 PM
iphone has an answer to absolutely anything  :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 08, 2015, 06:47:09 AM
Swype is amazing


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on December 08, 2015, 02:18:56 PM
swype is almost worse than tapatalk
truth
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2015, 02:36:02 PM
It would take me 55% longer to write a text message without swype.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EMAWican on December 08, 2015, 02:45:23 PM
Yah, why the hate on the Swype?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 08, 2015, 03:15:30 PM
Do you swypers only use one hand?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2015, 03:19:56 PM
Do you swypers only use one hand?

I either hold the phone with left hand and swype with right index finger....or I hold the phone in right hand and swype with right thumb.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 08, 2015, 03:21:35 PM
Swype is great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on December 08, 2015, 03:23:31 PM
I use Keymonk. It's out of date but still so fast.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 08, 2015, 03:33:20 PM
Do you swypers only use one hand?

I either hold the phone with left hand and swype with right index finger....or I hold the phone in right hand and swype with right thumb.

If you have two hands available, why not just hammer the crap out of the screen with two thumbs?  That seems much faster to me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2015, 03:38:38 PM
Do you swypers only use one hand?

I either hold the phone with left hand and swype with right index finger....or I hold the phone in right hand and swype with right thumb.

If you have two hands available, why not just hammer the crap out of the screen with two thumbs?  That seems much faster to me.

Nope, not faster. You have to touch your finger/thumb to the spot and then pick it up inbetween every letter unless you use Swype in which case you don't have to waste all that time lifting your finger/thumb. Also you don't have to push the space bar with Swype.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 08, 2015, 03:52:10 PM
SwiftKey basically knows exactly what I'm going to say
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 08, 2015, 04:04:58 PM
Do you swypers only use one hand?

I either hold the phone with left hand and swype with right index finger....or I hold the phone in right hand and swype with right thumb.

If you have two hands available, why not just hammer the crap out of the screen with two thumbs?  That seems much faster to me.

Nope, not faster. You have to touch your finger/thumb to the spot and then pick it up inbetween every letter unless you use Swype in which case you don't have to waste all that time lifting your finger/thumb. Also you don't have to push the space bar with Swype.

Can you use Swype with two fingers? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2015, 04:33:19 PM
Do you swypers only use one hand?

I either hold the phone with left hand and swype with right index finger....or I hold the phone in right hand and swype with right thumb.

If you have two hands available, why not just hammer the crap out of the screen with two thumbs?  That seems much faster to me.

Nope, not faster. You have to touch your finger/thumb to the spot and then pick it up inbetween every letter unless you use Swype in which case you don't have to waste all that time lifting your finger/thumb. Also you don't have to push the space bar with Swype.

Can you use Swype with two fingers?

I guess you could. You would be doing every other word with alternating fingers. I just tried it (using two thumbs) and it was difficult and slow but that might just be because I am not used to doing it with my left thumb. It felt awkward.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 08, 2015, 05:42:27 PM
I use my thumb most of the time, there is no way typing is possibly faster


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 08, 2015, 05:42:51 PM
Two hands I use my right index finger


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 09, 2015, 09:17:11 AM
The fastest competition texters use two thumbs:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CngP4-TR_lQ
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 09, 2015, 09:27:48 AM
The fastest competition texters use two thumbs:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CngP4-TR_lQ

I mean, you do realize that was from 2012 don't you? Do you realize how much phone technology has changed in 3 years? Those people are using slider phones with actual keys for god's sake. That was before Swype was even invented.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 09, 2015, 09:37:28 AM
Swype was around in 2012, I'm pretty sure.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 09, 2015, 09:38:35 AM
Well maybe not the name brand, but the same idea was used
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on December 09, 2015, 09:39:51 AM
yeah, can't remember what it was called but def used something like that on android ~2010 or maybe earlier
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2015, 09:40:56 AM
Swype was around in 2012, I'm pretty sure.

Yes, it goes back to 2010.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 09, 2015, 09:45:02 AM
Guys, I'm sorry, using two fingers to input is faster than using one finger.  It just is. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 09, 2015, 09:49:03 AM
Swype was first released April 24, 2013.

Also, Swype or any similar app does not work with actual keys. It needs a smartphone screen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 09, 2015, 09:56:01 AM
Swype was first released April 24, 2013.

Also, Swype or any similar app does not work with actual keys. It needs a smartphone screen.

The beta version was available way before that and it came installed on Samsung phones. It wasn't official in the app store until 2013, but you could get it if you wanted it before that. I had it on a HTC DNA in 2012.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 09, 2015, 09:56:58 AM
Swype was first released April 24, 2013.

Also, Swype or any similar app does not work with actual keys. It needs a smartphone screen.

June 16 2010

http://gizmodo.com/5564750/swype-the-fastest-way-to-text-is-coming-to-androids?trending_test_three_c&utm_expid=66866090-68.NesmD4FSTbKroxp5qEjtVQ.3&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 09, 2015, 09:59:06 AM
Also, current world record holder uses two thumbs on an iphone:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2014/11/teenager-breaks-texting-speed-record-using-fleksy-keyboard-on-an-iphone-6-61962/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 09, 2015, 10:01:30 AM
Swype was first released April 24, 2013.

Also, Swype or any similar app does not work with actual keys. It needs a smartphone screen.

June 16 2010

http://gizmodo.com/5564750/swype-the-fastest-way-to-text-is-coming-to-androids?trending_test_three_c&utm_expid=66866090-68.NesmD4FSTbKroxp5qEjtVQ.3&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

It says Swype is the fastest way to text right in the title.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 09, 2015, 10:05:45 AM
Swype was first released April 24, 2013.

Also, Swype or any similar app does not work with actual keys. It needs a smartphone screen.

June 16 2010

http://gizmodo.com/5564750/swype-the-fastest-way-to-text-is-coming-to-androids?trending_test_three_c&utm_expid=66866090-68.NesmD4FSTbKroxp5qEjtVQ.3&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

It says Swype is the fastest way to text right in the title.

In two thousand rough ridin' ten.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 12, 2015, 11:57:49 PM
Swype was first released April 24, 2013.

Also, Swype or any similar app does not work with actual keys. It needs a smartphone screen.

June 16 2010

http://gizmodo.com/5564750/swype-the-fastest-way-to-text-is-coming-to-androids?trending_test_three_c&utm_expid=66866090-68.NesmD4FSTbKroxp5qEjtVQ.3&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

It says Swype is the fastest way to text right in the title.

In two thousand rough ridin' ten.
Emo is right.  This was a couple years before two thumb texting was invented.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 16, 2015, 05:44:41 PM
Any opinions on these options for my new phone?

Htc one
Galaxy s6
Galaxy S6 edge
Maxx 2
Turbo 2

I think the bottom 2 are probably crap, and I'm concerned about the Edge.

Not a chance I go ios.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 16, 2015, 06:43:27 PM

Any opinions on these options for my new phone?

Htc one trash
Galaxy s6 monster trash
Galaxy S6 edge wouldnt buy this trash
Maxx 2 never heard of it
Turbo 2 never heard of it

I think the bottom 2 are probably crap, and I'm concerned about the Edge.

Not a chance I go ios. what a shame

maybe consider a flip phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on December 17, 2015, 10:23:18 AM
I'm pleasantly surprised by how quickly I've adapted to iphone.  Like it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 17, 2015, 10:30:19 AM
I'm pleasantly surprised by how quickly I've adapted to iphone.  Like it.

same here
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 17, 2015, 10:37:24 AM
Welcome to middle age fellas
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on December 17, 2015, 11:38:20 AM

Any opinions on these options for my new phone?

Htc one trash
Galaxy s6 monster trash
Galaxy S6 edge wouldnt buy this trash
Maxx 2 never heard of it
Turbo 2 never heard of it

I think the bottom 2 are probably crap, and I'm concerned about the Edge.

Not a chance I go ios. what a shame

maybe consider a flip phone?

My one m9 has been solid.  I can't think of one thing that bugs me about it.  Updates from Sprint have been solid too, usually ahead of the curve.  I was cross shopping the m8, nexus, and i6. Didn't want the Samsung offerings because they are crap for support once you're a generation behind (ie use your phone for 8 months). 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ew2x4 on December 17, 2015, 04:48:52 PM
Any opinions on these options for my new phone?

Htc one
Galaxy s6
Galaxy S6 edge
Maxx 2
Turbo 2

I think the bottom 2 are probably crap, and I'm concerned about the Edge.

Not a chance I go ios.

Nexus 6P! Fantastic phone. Best battery and camera I've seen.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 17, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
I think I am getting an iPhone 6s for xmas
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 17, 2015, 04:51:17 PM
Spoiler alert to myself LOL
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 17, 2015, 04:54:46 PM
s year phone tho  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on December 17, 2015, 05:45:52 PM
better than that GS4 he is toting by a LONG shot
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 17, 2015, 06:01:12 PM
the force touch is pretty cool
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 18, 2015, 06:36:51 PM
Yeah not sure I want to be on the S year but here I am.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 30, 2015, 10:31:25 AM
One thing that is driving me crazy about Swype is that it does not recognize my first name. So annoying.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on December 30, 2015, 10:55:52 AM
Add it you goof. Also how often do you type your name
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 30, 2015, 12:05:38 PM
One thing that is driving me crazy about Swype is that it does not recognize my first name. So annoying.

add it to your dictionary
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 30, 2015, 12:34:41 PM
I got an iPhone 6 because it was only $100 to upgrade.  Oh well.  Good part is I like my wallet case by serna.  Good job by me.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 30, 2015, 12:45:41 PM
I like my new S6 except for battery life.   woof.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on December 30, 2015, 01:01:30 PM
I like my new S6 except for battery life.   woof.

must be something wrong with yours because mine is like forever
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 30, 2015, 01:03:28 PM
I like my new S6 except for battery life.   woof.

must be something wrong with yours because mine is like forever

I can make it until I get home from work most days, but I haven't been taking many photos or using hotspot.      I've read mixed reviews on battery life.    I switched to a black wallpaper and that did seem to help.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 12, 2016, 03:16:03 PM
Guys, don't manually set your iPhone/iPad to January 1, 1970. Like seriously don't do it and if someone says to, don't do it.  I mean I guess if you want to throw your phone in the trash do it, but even then don't do it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 25, 2016, 07:46:11 PM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle. Thoughts?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on March 25, 2016, 08:15:42 PM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle. Thoughts?
If it's less than 1 year old and you haven't tossed it in the drink I'd go to a Genius bar and see what they can do for you.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 25, 2016, 08:25:14 PM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle. Thoughts?
If it's less than 1 year old and you haven't tossed it in the drink I'd go to a Genius bar and see what they can do for you.

:confused:

I've had my 6 for over a year, the 7 comes out in 6 months.  Are you saying I should get a 6s for 6 months then get a 7 or...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 25, 2016, 09:34:45 PM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle.
Thoughts?

Do you have insurance or warranty?

I had a 6+ for over a year and started having touch screen problems. They sent me a replacement, I had to send the old one back, and the new one (it is certified used) is fine. I paid $0 for this.

Now I'll wait until the 7+ comes in the fall.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on March 25, 2016, 09:40:42 PM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle.
Thoughts?

Do you have insurance or warranty?

I had a 6+ for over a year and started having touch screen problems. They sent me a replacement, I had to send the old one back, and the new one (it is certified used) is fine. I paid $0 for this.

Now I'll wait until the 7+ comes in the fall.

Yeah I have insurance. The issues are minute, but I notice them. So did they send you a refurbished 6+ or a 6s+? My issues seem to be network related, so idk if something is wrong with my wifi adapter or what.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on March 27, 2016, 12:26:49 AM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle.
Thoughts?

Do you have insurance or warranty?

I had a 6+ for over a year and started having touch screen problems. They sent me a replacement, I had to send the old one back, and the new one (it is certified used) is fine. I paid $0 for this.

Now I'll wait until the 7+ comes in the fall.

Yeah I have insurance. The issues are minute, but I notice them. So did they send you a refurbished 6+ or a 6s+? My issues seem to be network related, so idk if something is wrong with my wifi adapter or what.

There is a reason why Apple has boss tech support.  I'd start there for $0 instead of looking at new phones which are only mild upgrades and probably wont be worth the fee to move up.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on March 27, 2016, 09:02:07 AM
I've had my iPhone 6 for over a year and the battery is dying on it. I know it also isn't quite right, like it's not as fast as it should be, and I have to airplane mode it a couple times a day.

Is it worth it to get a 6s when they are coming out in like 6 months?  I mean I could get a 6s and then get a 7, but just seems like a hassle.
Thoughts?

Do you have insurance or warranty?

I had a 6+ for over a year and started having touch screen problems. They sent me a replacement, I had to send the old one back, and the new one (it is certified used) is fine. I paid $0 for this.

Now I'll wait until the 7+ comes in the fall.

Yeah I have insurance. The issues are minute, but I notice them. So did they send you a refurbished 6+ or a 6s+? My issues seem to be network related, so idk if something is wrong with my wifi adapter or what.

It was the same phone, a 6+. Apple support is a good idea to try.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: hemmy on March 27, 2016, 10:48:03 AM
got the s7 edge, pretty nice
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on April 06, 2016, 09:25:01 PM
The final straw happened.  My phone died with 40% battery left and would not turn on. Plugged it in, had 37% battery.  And also got 2 missed texts from Sunday.

Friday I get the new iPhone :excited:

In Sept/Oct I get the iPhone 7 :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 06, 2016, 09:40:05 PM
sounds like apple is very poor quality
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on April 06, 2016, 10:13:04 PM
sounds like apple is very poor quality

I had a very very mean thing typed out, but we are buds  :cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on April 06, 2016, 10:13:28 PM
Is the 7 going to change my life?  I sure hope so.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on April 07, 2016, 01:59:44 PM
i did the iphone forever thing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on April 08, 2016, 07:44:32 AM
The final straw happened.  My phone died with 40% battery left and would not turn on. Plugged it in, had 37% battery.  And also got 2 missed texts from Sunday.

Friday I get the new iPhone :excited:

In Sept/Oct I get the iPhone 7 :excited:

Sounds like it's time to dump that crappy iphone and get a real phone!!

Side note, my Note5 is possibly the best phone i've ever owned. The battery life on it will last a solid two days with heavy usage.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on April 08, 2016, 07:47:56 AM
The final straw happened.  My phone died with 40% battery left and would not turn on. Plugged it in, had 37% battery.  And also got 2 missed texts from Sunday.

Friday I get the new iPhone :excited:

In Sept/Oct I get the iPhone 7 :excited:

Sounds like it's time to dump that crappy iphone and get a real phone!!

Side note, my Note5 is possibly the best phone i've ever owned. The battery life on it will last a solid two days with heavy usage.

I'm dumping this crappy iPhone 6 for the vastly superior iPhone 6S today!  :excited:

I'm glad you finally found a good android phone, it's only taken you 10 years to get a good one
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on April 08, 2016, 12:17:05 PM
:excited:

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on April 08, 2016, 02:42:58 PM
This nexus 6p is amazing, I'll never soil my hands with a Samsung product ever again.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on April 08, 2016, 05:14:37 PM
Did I say I got the nexus 5x? It's pretty great
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on April 08, 2016, 05:18:31 PM
This nexus 6p is amazing, I'll never soil my hands with a Samsung product ever again.

Looking at the specs of the new Galaxy S7 edge you would think it would be much faster than it is.  I do like the design of the 6p
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on April 08, 2016, 06:04:10 PM
Team Nexus. I'm still rolling with N5. Love the plain android and tweaking as I like without an OEM ui.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 01:13:47 PM
has anyone else noticed how much paul's head moves side to side when he talks?  its like his head is experiencing an earthquake or something

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOZYJ3l9SA
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 08, 2016, 07:43:04 AM
So whose iPhone won't charge right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 08:33:03 AM
So whose iPhone won't charge right?

My HTC One (M8) isn't charging right.  Something in the plug-in hole is jacked up to where any charger I try isn't fully connecting.

I haven't read this thread since page 82.  I haven't bought a new phone from the provider (verizon) since way, way before that.  I'd been procuring phones somehow else and having verizon activate them to avoid getting a new contract and having my grandfather'd alltel contract nixed.  It got nixed anyway last year when they said eff you contract and were gonna charge $50 for what I had, so I switched to whatever their regular setup is now.  Not even sure if those are contracts or what.

Anyway, when I log in, it says I'm eligible for upgrade.  But when I look at the phones for sale, I don't see the "$600 or $0/100/200 w/contract" stuff I remember from 4-5 years ago.  WTF is an "upgrade" now?

What brand new verizon android phones should I be looking at?  I also have a procured never-used sony xperia z3v that I could have turned on but I don't like where the plug-in hole and buttons are on it.  And I'd also have as an option going back to the gE loaner phone that I'd just gotten back on page 82 that MIR and Winters had/have been using w/no problems.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 08:52:35 AM
Verizon doesn't subsidize phones anymore, you pay them off monthly. So an s7 is like $28 per month for 2 years, but you also get a $25 per month credit for upgrading or something. I just got a new phone last week and was going to pay in full instead of financing but they said I'd lose the credit as soon as the phone was paid off so it made no sense to pay the whole thing. Very weird
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 08:58:59 AM
Verizon doesn't subsidize phones anymore, you pay them off monthly. So an s7 is like $28 per month for 2 years, but you also get a $25 per month credit for upgrading or something. I just got a new phone last week and was going to pay in full instead of financing but they said I'd lose the credit as soon as the phone was paid off so it made no sense to pay the whole thing. Very weird

So instead of getting a "$600 phone" for $100 or $200 or whatever, you get it for like $150 spread out over 2 years?  And I presume you have to do a 2-year contract and the way to avoid such a contract would be to get a phone elsewhere and have them turn it on?  If that's all correct, I guess the question would be is there a new phone now that I should spend my hoarded "upgrade" on or use one of my other phones for a while and wait for _____?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 09:01:36 AM
No, I don't think you have a contract, but the balance of the phone would be due if you switched service. Also you "own" the phone outright instead of leasing it or whatever the subsidy language was
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 09:11:45 AM
No, I don't think you have a contract, but the balance of the phone would be due if you switched service. Also you "own" the phone outright instead of leasing it or whatever the subsidy language was

Got it.  So what's out there now to potentially use this upgrade on?  I'm not into cell phones.  I'd want one that works as close to my old ones as possible and with a really long-lasting battery.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 09:18:45 AM
I dunno, I didn't look at anything but the s7
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 08, 2016, 09:32:07 AM
Verizon doesn't subsidize phones anymore, you pay them off monthly. So an s7 is like $28 per month for 2 years, but you also get a $25 per month credit for upgrading or something. I just got a new phone last week and was going to pay in full instead of financing but they said I'd lose the credit as soon as the phone was paid off so it made no sense to pay the whole thing. Very weird

does everyone get the $25 a month credit? Most people i talked to that got a new phone didn't get that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 10:14:11 AM
I dunno  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 12:04:23 PM
What a horrible experience.  Here's what they wrote up for me.  I gathered that "upgrade" means "we won't straight preclude you from buying a new phone at this time" and that upgrading comes with paying a fee for the privilege of locking in at 2 years at a total cost that's more than if I just procured a phone at almost any price and had them turn it on.

lib, show me your bill or whatever your figures are.  I'm not seeing $25/month credit here.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 12:36:35 PM
I dunno, maybe we had some other special plan or something. It's all a family plan my mom deals with and I pay her some undetermined amount of money every once in a while. There's like 4 phones and 3 ipads on the plan so maybe we are getting some sort of volume or loyalty discount.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 12:38:20 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 12:46:48 PM
Though the guy I dealt with said the credit was for my line because I was financing a phone.

Also I guess I had that credit from my last phone and they never dropped it even though the phone was "paid off" for 6 months and the dude said I shouldn't have gotten it during that time.

All very weird and random. I hate dealing with sales people so I don't ask any questions
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 12:49:05 PM
I think you and I are in very different cell phone #life situations.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 12:53:43 PM
I think you're right. Sorry for misleading you  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 01:02:09 PM
To be fair, after the same amount of questions, you're better at #explaining than the verizon lady was.

But I figured it out.  In the left column of buying a phone, you're paying $200 + tax for the phone, $40 to "upgrade" and an extra $240 in phone service over the 2 years.  In the right column of "DP" (gross), you're paying $648 plus tax for the phone and $20 to upgrade.  So if I was gonna get a new phone from verizon, I'd do the left column. 

But I wouldn't, I'd get it from Best Buy that has the same setup as the left column but sometimes has them on sale and I know a sonics bro that works there that could maybe hook something up. 

But even that seems shitty compared to just reactivating the gE loaner phone for as long as that lasts and then activating the sony phone for as long as that lasts and then dealing with this again when we're on page 150-ish.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on August 08, 2016, 02:32:15 PM
yes, buying at Best Buy on Black Friday/Cyber Monday will be the cheapest if you can last that long with your android potpourri
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2016, 02:35:31 PM
yes, buying at Best Buy on Black Friday/Cyber Monday will be the cheapest if you can last that long with your android potpourri

Easily.

In the meantime, the current phone is charging pretty well laid flat with it laid flat on my desk and about half the cord flat across the desk too and 3 CD cases sitting on top of the cord close to where it plugs in. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2016, 02:38:09 PM
you know what sucks crap? being the phone family plan gatekeeper and paying the huge initial line charge and fees and then having your UP TO TEN family members say, "Yeah, just add a line for me for $X a month and I'll pay you for it" and then they reap super cheap unlimited data bennys while I'm still paying like $150 a month or some crap.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on August 08, 2016, 02:39:59 PM
sounds like something Dave Family Cow Farmers LLC should be paying
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 02:42:31 PM
you know what sucks crap? being the phone family plan gatekeeper and paying the huge initial line charge and fees and then having your UP TO TEN family members say, "Yeah, just add a line for me for $X a month and I'll pay you for it" and then they reap super cheap unlimited data bennys while I'm still paying like $150 a month or some crap.

There are some benefits of being irresponsible and not a real adult
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on August 08, 2016, 02:43:48 PM
also wait til SD Jr gets his first ios device and your phone is subject to a never ending stream of app requests
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 08, 2016, 03:01:25 PM
yes, buying at Best Buy on Black Friday/Cyber Monday will be the cheapest if you can last that long with your android potpourri

Easily.

In the meantime, the current phone is charging pretty well laid flat with it laid flat on my desk and about half the cord flat across the desk too and 3 CD cases sitting on top of the cord close to where it plugs in. 

I'm sure Johnny Wichita still has an old flip phone or two laying around if things get desperate.  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 08, 2016, 03:09:06 PM
you know what sucks crap? being the phone family plan gatekeeper and paying the huge initial line charge and fees and then having your UP TO TEN family members say, "Yeah, just add a line for me for $X a month and I'll pay you for it" and then they reap super cheap unlimited data bennys while I'm still paying like $150 a month or some crap.

There are some benefits of being irresponsible and not a real adult

work does all of this for me now. i'm mumped if i ever get fired.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 08, 2016, 03:17:19 PM
you know what sucks crap? being the phone family plan gatekeeper and paying the huge initial line charge and fees and then having your UP TO TEN family members say, "Yeah, just add a line for me for $X a month and I'll pay you for it" and then they reap super cheap unlimited data bennys while I'm still paying like $150 a month or some crap.

There are some benefits of being irresponsible and not a real adult
That would be my sister paying my dad $50 a month for two lines on my dad's plan. Meanwhile, I'm chucking $220 a month for five lines.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 08, 2016, 04:21:07 PM
omfg lib^7 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: cfbandyman on August 08, 2016, 05:52:02 PM
I'm so glad I've switched to Google's project fi and my 5x and rocking a $30/month bill (on average) the last 10 months. Eff every other carrier.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 08, 2016, 05:59:39 PM
I'm so glad I've switched to Google's project fi and my 5x and rocking a $30/month bill (on average) the last 10 months. Eff every other carrier.

google isn't a carrier
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 08, 2016, 06:07:29 PM
I think you meant cricket
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2016, 09:37:04 AM
the samsung note 7 looks to be samsung's best phone yet.  if i wasn't so deep into the apple ecosystem, i'd be getting one
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sys on August 16, 2016, 09:52:54 AM
my father pays for my cell phone.  if he were ever to stop, i'd love to just not have a service and see my work's fat face when i let them know that the only way to contact me would be via email.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on August 16, 2016, 10:17:54 AM
my father pays for my cell phone.  if he were ever to stop, i'd love to just not have a service and see my work's fat face when i let them know that the only way to contact me would be via email.
I admit I am very impressed by those that just put an email address on their business card
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 17, 2016, 09:23:45 PM


Quote
I admit I am very impressed by those that just put an email address on their business card

It's a fantastic feeling.

Hey, can I get your number?

No it's best to send me an email. Here's my card.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on August 18, 2016, 07:56:13 AM
the samsung note 7 looks to be samsung's best phone yet.  if i wasn't so deep into the apple ecosystem, i'd be getting one

I had the s7 edge and returned it because I hated that edge thing... But all the reviews said the note executes the edge much better so I'm getting it tomorrow.

Yeah at this point it's hard to switch out of the Google or apple ecosystems if you are doing it right.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2016, 08:13:49 AM
make sure and get the free memory card
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GregKSU1027 on August 19, 2016, 12:54:27 PM
I bought my S7 from atat and got a free gear s2 watch from atat and then got a samsung oculus headset for free from Samsung for pre ordering the phone.  All through promotions.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2016, 11:19:50 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 30, 2016, 11:30:27 AM
4k video?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on August 30, 2016, 11:37:10 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

I'm due for a new one.  :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2016, 11:38:21 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

I'm due for a new one.  :excited:

From what I've read there might be a duel camera on the plus for better pictures/video
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2016, 11:38:50 AM
4k video?

The 6s and 6s plus already have that I thoughtt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 30, 2016, 11:39:22 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

I'm due for a new one.  :excited:

From what I've read there might be a duel camera on the plus for better pictures/video

No they scrapped that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2016, 11:40:10 AM
Says the person who doesn't know what the current model can do :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 30, 2016, 11:40:41 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

I'm due for a new one.  :excited:

From what I've read there might be a duel camera on the plus for better pictures/video

The camera fights people?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2016, 11:41:32 AM
Autocorrect :chainsaw:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 30, 2016, 11:42:11 AM
Says the person who doesn't know what the current model can do :lol:

I think I'm rough ridin' done believing what I hear on podcasts.   :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on August 30, 2016, 11:52:57 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

I'm due for a new one.  :excited:

In january.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on August 30, 2016, 11:53:34 AM
Note7 is super sexy guys.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 31, 2016, 02:21:28 PM
Note7 is super sexy guys.

Yeah if you want your house to burn down.  Wouldn't expect anything less from an android tho smdh

http://gizmodo.com/samsung-delays-note-7-shipments-after-explosion-reports-1786000374
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 02, 2016, 09:53:34 AM
Global sales suspended


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 02, 2016, 10:14:50 AM
Global sales suspended


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Wow.

https://twitter.com/VerizonNews/status/771724468318240768
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 02, 2016, 12:30:02 PM
Note7 is super sexy guys.

Yeah if you want your house to burn down.  Wouldn't expect anything less from an android tho smdh

http://gizmodo.com/samsung-delays-note-7-shipments-after-explosion-reports-1786000374

When will these clowns give up and accept apples dominance
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 07, 2016, 11:32:14 AM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

:peek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 07, 2016, 01:04:11 PM
New iPhone announcement next Wednesday(9/7)

I'm due for a new one.  :excited:

From what I've read there might be a duel camera on the plus for better pictures/video

No they scrapped that.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

https://twitter.com/appleinsider/status/773582304539062272
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2016, 03:02:47 PM
no reason to update past the 6s.  i don't want/need a thinner phone.  i do want my headphone jack.  dumb.
i don't have any desire to use an adapter either.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 07, 2016, 04:51:56 PM
 :D

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/apple-just-mumped-over-all-the-tech-bloggers-1786331413
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 07, 2016, 05:03:13 PM
Bigger babies: tech bloggers or sports writers?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2016, 06:51:22 PM
:D

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/apple-just-mumped-over-all-the-tech-bloggers-1786331413

the tech blogger can't even get it right.

Quote
Basically, Apple had made its very first official Twitter account just for this event, and it had planned to tweet out news as it happened.

although they haven't tweeted prior to today, they registered the account in 2011.

there's just no real upgrade b/w the 7 and the 6s.  if i truly wanted to upgrade, i'd get the note 7.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 07, 2016, 07:05:42 PM
I agree clams I was very underwhelmed.  I'm not really looking for an iCamera.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2016, 07:12:44 PM
same.
and when you consider that +95% of the pictures taken with an iphone end up hitting the compression algorithms of instagram and facebook, and given the subject matter of the pictures being taken (food), it's odd that the cornerstone of this announcement was camera stuff

i'm on the iphone for life deal so it wouldn't even cost me anything to upgrade but meh on the dongle and meh on not being able to charge my phone while using my bose qc20's
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2016, 09:33:33 PM
those airpods look like hot garbage
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 07, 2016, 09:48:22 PM
Get in here TBT and kick some ass.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on September 07, 2016, 09:59:12 PM
I do like the stealthiness of the airbuds for using in public
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 07, 2016, 10:06:56 PM
indeed they are more stealthy than beats headphones*

*the ones every kid in the world wears and that apple spent $3B on

the 5 hour battery life is laughable. and bluetooth sucks male genitals.  and they fit like apple earpods which suck balls.

if stealthy is what you want, there are better options out there
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 07, 2016, 10:20:34 PM
2(!) 12 MP cameras on that 7 plus tho
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 07, 2016, 10:30:49 PM
BURGERMANIA HD
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 07, 2016, 11:36:30 PM
Does apple not have market research people who could've told them what the reaction to this thing would be?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 08, 2016, 07:56:09 AM
I'm getting that new apple watch guys, guys
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on September 08, 2016, 09:16:35 AM
is it functional in terms of actual features you would want now?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: cfbandyman on September 08, 2016, 09:37:34 AM
I really admire the courage guys it takes to get rid of the audio jack and replace it with a dongle and/or overpriced and shitty headphones that'll set you back $150 and look like shitty wired headphones apple already sells but with the cords cut off. Wonder how easily it'll be to lose those headphones too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 08, 2016, 09:44:09 AM
is it functional in terms of actual features you would want now?

how the eff should I know?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 12:00:07 PM
:D

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/apple-just-mumped-over-all-the-tech-bloggers-1786331413

the tech blogger can't even get it right.

Quote
Basically, Apple had made its very first official Twitter account just for this event, and it had planned to tweet out news as it happened.

although they haven't tweeted prior to today, they registered the account in 2011.

there's just no real upgrade b/w the 7 and the 6s.  if i truly wanted to upgrade, i'd get the note 7.

'Clams suggesting buying a phone that has a  worldwide recall because they were exploding tells me all I need to know about his knowledge on the subject. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 12:02:10 PM
I would get a 7 but I just got my 6s like 5 months ago and it's fine right now.  Give me a few months and I'll probably get it tho
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on September 08, 2016, 02:20:51 PM
Does apple not have market research people who could've told them what the reaction to this thing would be?
They don't care. Fanboys gonna fanboy. See TBT.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on September 08, 2016, 02:30:49 PM
indeed they are more stealthy than beats headphones*

*the ones every kid in the world wears and that apple spent $3B on

the 5 hour battery life is laughable. and bluetooth sucks crock.  and they fit like apple earpods which suck balls.

if stealthy is what you want, there are better options out there
do any of them have the sensors that pause the audio when you remove the buds from you ear? My quick Google search indicates Apple has patented it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2016, 02:35:06 PM
what sucks most about this is now all the headphone makers have to design for bluetooth/lightning instead of improving and reducing costs of 3.5mm headphones. Sucks for the consumer.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2016, 03:22:00 PM
indeed they are more stealthy than beats headphones*

*the ones every kid in the world wears and that apple spent $3B on

the 5 hour battery life is laughable. and bluetooth sucks crock.  and they fit like apple earpods which suck balls.

if stealthy is what you want, there are better options out there
do any of them have the sensors that pause the audio when you remove the buds from you ear? My quick Google search indicates Apple has patented it

pausing music when removing the buds from my ear.

that's just what i always wanted, it's perfect, it's nice,
it's just what i always wanted, an apple delight
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 03:52:59 PM
what sucks most about this is now all the headphone makers have to design for bluetooth/lightning instead of improving and reducing costs of 3.5mm headphones. Sucks for the consumer.

They have had 140 years to reduce the cost, it they haven't/couldn't do by now it will never happen.  Maybe (gasp) this will help bring the cost of Bluetooth headphones down.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 08, 2016, 03:54:43 PM
5 hour battery life omg  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 03:55:08 PM
Does apple not have market research people who could've told them what the reaction to this thing would be?
They don't care. Fanboys gonna fanboy. See TBT.

Sorry for wanting the best phone technology money can buy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 08, 2016, 03:56:45 PM
The fun thing is there are thinner phones out already that still have a headphone jack. This is purely to sell expensive applebeats, the monster cables of headphoning
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 04:01:38 PM
If you look at the design(you didn't) they moved the Taptic Engine to where the headphone jack was.  You can only put so much stuff in a space so small
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 08, 2016, 04:05:55 PM
TBT is like the Katrina Pierson for Apple.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 08, 2016, 04:07:13 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 04:08:15 PM
:rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2016, 04:12:55 PM
TBT is like the Katrina Pierson for Apple.

omg :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2016, 04:14:50 PM
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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2016, 05:59:29 PM
what sucks most about this is now all the headphone makers have to design for bluetooth/lightning instead of improving and reducing costs of 3.5mm headphones. Sucks for the consumer.

They have had 140 years to reduce the cost, it they haven't/couldn't do by now it will never happen.  Maybe (gasp) this will help bring the cost of Bluetooth headphones down.

quality headphones are constantly getting cheaper. yeah it will probably improve and reduce the cost of bluetooth headphones but whoopdy doo
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 08, 2016, 06:06:42 PM
Does apple not have market research people who could've told them what the reaction to this thing would be?
They don't care. Fanboys gonna fanboy. See TBT.

Sorry for wanting the best phone technology money can buy

...best technology from two years ago maybe?  Apple is good at making things work very easily and beautifully....cutting edge of technology they are not.  I mean do their phones even blow up?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 09, 2016, 08:56:33 AM
Preordered.   :emawkid:

I was hesitant, then I discovered that Verizon has a special promo and will give me $650 off the cost for trading in my 6+.

The headphones thing isn't a big deal for me since they come with a set. I've never bought a pair of headphones in my life, I have no problems with the headphones that come with the phone. Also, I'm fine giving up the jack to help the phone be more water resistant.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 08:59:57 AM
_FAN just gets IT.  Wacky case closed with b
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 09, 2016, 09:05:20 AM
_FAN just gets IT.  Wacky case closed with b

(http://gatorchatter.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/fistbump.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 09, 2016, 09:11:57 AM
The headphone jack has nothing to do with water resistance, fyi
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 09, 2016, 09:13:12 AM
The headphone jack has nothing to do with water resistance, fyi

You just don't get IT.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 09, 2016, 09:14:08 AM
The headphone jack has nothing to do with water resistance, fyi

Meh. :dontcare:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2016, 09:21:54 AM
I don't really know anything about headphones or phones and crap but I'll probably get this phone because I'm an apple fanboi.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 09, 2016, 09:25:32 AM
i don't know if I'm brave enough for this, you guys
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 09, 2016, 09:30:02 AM
Still have a 5color. Ride or Die
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on September 09, 2016, 09:31:44 AM
there are already cheep Bluetooth headphones out there.  I think I got a pair of aukey ones off amazon for about 20 buckaroos.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 09, 2016, 09:32:03 AM
I don't really know anything about headphones or phones and crap but I'll probably get this phone because I'm an apple fanboi.

Gets IT.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 09:34:29 AM
i absolutely hate the apple headphones because they are super hard and are too big for my dwight howard size ears
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 09, 2016, 09:37:04 AM
I want a carbon fiber housing.  Also a battery made of air or something.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DQ12 on September 09, 2016, 09:38:57 AM
i absolutely hate the apple headphones because they are super hard and are too big for my dwight howard size ears
me too!  I have to use those kinds that wrap all the way around the outside of your ear to keep headphones in. 

how people actually RUN using earbuds is beyond me. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 09:40:10 AM
i absolutely hate the apple headphones because they are super hard and are too big for my dwight howard size ears
me too!  I have to use those kinds that wrap all the way around the outside of your ear to keep headphones in. 

how people actually RUN using earbuds is beyond me.

well there are loads and loads of $10 headphones that are squishy and stay inside your ear very well and i love them
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 09, 2016, 09:50:25 AM
man, kinda a pain in the ass for people who use the aux cord in there car to play music. I know you there are other options but mainly just a big boner move by apple
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 09, 2016, 09:54:16 AM
man, kinda a pain in the ass for people who use the aux cord in there car to play music. I know you there are other options but mainly just a big boner move by apple

That's an interesting point. Many cars on the road don't have Bluetooth. And many of the cars that do have Bluetooth have owners who won't be able to figure out how to play music with it. (Especially iPhone owners! Hur hur.)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 09, 2016, 09:55:46 AM
It's a bullshit move, but oh so Apple.  Bluetooth is highly compressed and has lag issues.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 10:00:57 AM
It's a bullshit move, but oh so Apple.  Bluetooth is highly compressed and has lag issues.

i've noticed this too while watching youtubes. v annoying.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: _33 on September 09, 2016, 10:06:21 AM
Are you guys also pissed that this new iPhone doesn't have a floppy disk drive?  Sometimes the role of an innovator is to drag people kicking and screaming into the future.  Thank you Apple for taking on this difficult role.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 09, 2016, 10:10:46 AM
Look at all the haters who think they know more what people want in a phone than Steve Jobs
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 09, 2016, 10:13:30 AM
I'm all for innovation.  However there's innovation and cash grabs that they're trying to make look like innovation.  Wireless headphones are nothing new.  Using proprietary methods is understandable in many circumstances, and total bullshit in others.  In this case it's total bullshit.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 09, 2016, 10:21:38 AM
Something else that is very Apple is asking people to adapt the way they do things (e.g. listen to music) in order to accommodate their phone rather than having the phone be adaptable to the way that people do things.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2016, 10:40:02 AM
They can use the handy dandy lightning to 3.5mm connector
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 09, 2016, 10:42:55 AM
Once Verizon starts selling the Note 7 again, I'm getting one of those.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 09, 2016, 10:52:48 AM
I am hearing big things abot this Note...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 09, 2016, 11:12:16 AM
They can use the handy dandy lightning to 3.5mm connector
at only $9 its a steal!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 11:50:25 AM
There are more people as old as Dax than I thought.  Change!?  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 11:51:06 AM
I mean the stones Apple had when 4G LTE came out. My god!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 11:52:13 AM
It's not like Bluetooth came out last year, gmafb guys.  They even included the adapter for you baby boomers to use
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 09, 2016, 11:52:46 AM
yes, TBT. YES!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 09, 2016, 12:03:18 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/73lpx4g.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 09, 2016, 12:05:16 PM
There are more people as old as Dax than I thought.  Change!?  :shakesfist:

I've had every series of IPhone and before them Blackberry's.    #idontfearchangefriend
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 09, 2016, 12:06:59 PM
How do I charge my phone while listening to my corded ear buds with the dongle?  Ever think of that one TBT?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 12:11:07 PM
How do I charge my phone while listening to my corded ear buds with the dongle?  Ever think of that one TBT?

No because I'll never have that problem :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 09, 2016, 12:15:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/73lpx4g.jpg)

:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 09, 2016, 12:30:22 PM
Are you guys also pissed that this new iPhone doesn't have a floppy disk drive?  Sometimes the role of an innovator is to drag people kicking and screaming into the future.  Thank you Apple for taking on this difficult role.

So courageous
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 09, 2016, 12:33:49 PM
How do I charge my phone while listening to my corded ear buds with the dongle?  Ever think of that one TBT?

No because I'll never have that problem :lol:



 :angry:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 09, 2016, 01:03:25 PM
You charge your phone while using bt 'phones and charge bt 'phones while using the dongle #simplicity  #shifttheparadigm #courage
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2016, 01:16:22 PM
http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J198/


Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 09, 2016, 01:19:28 PM
that's a steal iyam
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2016, 01:21:11 PM
i can't recommend the bose qc20 noise cancelling ear buds enough for traveling on metal or planes or whatever
they have the 3.5mm jack but i assume that bose is changing out to the lightning connector
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 09, 2016, 01:31:50 PM
There are more people as old as Dax than I thought.  Change!?  :shakesfist:

I've had every series of IPhone and before them Blackberry's.    #idontfearchangefriend

Me too....Blackberrys were BITB back in the day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 01:34:08 PM
i can't recommend the bose qc20 noise cancelling ear buds enough for traveling on metal or planes or whatever
they have the 3.5mm jack but i assume that bose is changing out to the lightning connector

those are $300 ear buds  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 01:56:42 PM
Feels good being a leader and not a follower :cool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 09, 2016, 02:12:03 PM
It's going to to be terrific, believe me
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kim carnes on September 09, 2016, 02:35:07 PM
Guys, pickup some beats wireless headphones.  u probably won't regret it but idk maybe u will
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2016, 02:41:32 PM
i can't recommend the bose qc20 noise cancelling ear buds enough for traveling on metal or planes or whatever
they have the 3.5mm jack but i assume that bose is changing out to the lightning connector

those are $300 ear buds  :lol:

yup, not bad huh?  they're game changers for flying
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 04:44:02 PM
:lol:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160909/94bfaf30380d7a61f12e530b68393830.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 04:46:36 PM
I hope rusty notices the sharp picture quality of that screenshot :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 09, 2016, 04:47:15 PM
:lol:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160909/94bfaf30380d7a61f12e530b68393830.jpg)

Not returning my Note 7 is the new running with the bulls.  Losing your headphone jack, pssstt....this is courageous.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 04:51:16 PM
:lol:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160909/94bfaf30380d7a61f12e530b68393830.jpg)

Not returning my Note 7 is the new running with the bulls.  Losing your headphone jack, pssstt....this is courageous.

I would call it stupid, but to each their own
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 09, 2016, 04:52:42 PM
:lol:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160909/94bfaf30380d7a61f12e530b68393830.jpg)

Not returning my Note 7 is the new running with the bulls.  Losing your headphone jack, pssstt....this is courageous.

I would call it stupid, but to each their own

(http://i.makeagif.com/media/10-31-2013/Orfqae.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2016, 04:55:12 PM
I hope rusty notices the sharp picture quality of that screenshot :love:

It's a tapatalk issue you dweeb
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 04:57:21 PM
I hope rusty notices the sharp picture quality of that screenshot :love:

It's a tapatalk issue you dweeb

:D

All my pictures are uploaded through tapatalk tho :confused:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 09, 2016, 04:57:35 PM
It's perfect that tbt thinks camera quality is related to screenshot quality (and that the screenshot is some amazing quality) :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 09, 2016, 05:01:47 PM
i can't recommend the bose qc20 noise cancelling ear buds enough for traveling on metal or planes or whatever
they have the 3.5mm jack but i assume that bose is changing out to the lightning connector

those are $300 ear buds  :lol:

yup, not bad huh?  they're game changers for flying

They're pretty good, but they didn't change my game.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 09, 2016, 06:56:19 PM
How do I charge my phone while listening to my corded ear buds with the dongle?  Ever think of that one TBT?

No because I'll never have that problem :lol:


https://twitter.com/gadgtspot/status/774076136431255552
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 09, 2016, 06:58:02 PM
How do I charge my phone while listening to my corded ear buds with the dongle?  Ever think of that one TBT?

No because I'll never have that problem :lol:


https://twitter.com/gadgtspot/status/774076136431255552

Nice one lukewillie
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 09, 2016, 07:02:19 PM
I really should click on stuff clams posts more often. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2016, 12:53:58 AM
So Belkin is just an apple subsidiary

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 10, 2016, 10:40:46 AM
http://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-is-a-nightmare-so-far-1786448890?rev=1473460865016
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2016, 01:26:32 PM
http://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-is-a-nightmare-so-far-1786448890?rev=1473460865016

I gave in...back to my Note 4.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 10, 2016, 01:28:57 PM
http://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-is-a-nightmare-so-far-1786448890?rev=1473460865016

I gave in...back to my Note 4.  :shakesfist:

What a great time to switch to the best(iPhone) and as an added bonus won't burn your house down!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2016, 01:34:23 PM
http://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-is-a-nightmare-so-far-1786448890?rev=1473460865016

I gave in...back to my Note 4.  :shakesfist:

What a great time to switch to the best(iPhone) and as an added bonus won't burn your house down!

I get my ios fun with my ipad once a month.  i'm too invested in 3.5mm headphones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 10, 2016, 01:38:47 PM
http://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-is-a-nightmare-so-far-1786448890?rev=1473460865016

I gave in...back to my Note 4.  :shakesfist:

What a great time to switch to the best(iPhone) and as an added bonus won't burn your house down!

I get my ios fun with my ipad once a month.  i'm too invested in 3.5mm headphones.

What's gonna be hilarious is when Samsung does it and all you guys attitudes are changed.  Sheep followers :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2016, 01:46:53 PM
http://gizmodo.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-is-a-nightmare-so-far-1786448890?rev=1473460865016

I gave in...back to my Note 4.  :shakesfist:

What a great time to switch to the best(iPhone) and as an added bonus won't burn your house down!

I get my ios fun with my ipad once a month.  i'm too invested in 3.5mm headphones.

What's gonna be hilarious is when Samsung does it and all you guys attitudes are changed.  Sheep followers :lol:

you're barking up the wrong tree if you want to get into a android/apple fight TBT.  I love all of it!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 10, 2016, 01:47:43 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 10, 2016, 01:49:36 PM
I don't understand how a company like Samsung can mass produce a phone that lights on fire. And I'm not anti-Samsung at all, I had a Note 4 at one point and it was a fine phone.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 10, 2016, 01:53:46 PM
I read an article the other day that said it will probably cost them a billion dollars :sdeek:

Edit: here's the article

https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/06/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-could-cost-the-company-1b/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 11, 2016, 03:49:55 PM
https://twitter.com/timamcdonough/status/774667496997597185
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 11, 2016, 09:04:32 PM
I read an article the other day that said it will probably cost them a billion dollars :sdeek:

Edit: here's the article

https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/06/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-recall-could-cost-the-company-1b/

buy, buy, buy!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 12, 2016, 07:03:49 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/shpbUGh-bI_3YBZ-u8skuuaIkeynYMCJDoRtF6sjXFAojzNnTTzpQd5MWsLj_rp4fbRaDtYk3gA=w1366-h768-rw-no)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2016, 07:18:28 AM
I'm not 100% certain how all of that works but can't those things just add lightning adapter deals or bluetooth or some crap?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2016, 07:32:47 AM
Something else that is very Apple is asking people to adapt the way they do things (e.g. listen to music) in order to accommodate their phone rather than having the phone be adaptable to the way that people do things.

Man you were right, it's definitely hurt the sales numbers taking that jack out.  Apple just doesn't know what it's customers want huh?

https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/14/apples-iphone-7-will-be-super-limited-in-stores-and-all-jet-black-models-are-sold-out/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2016, 08:04:53 AM


Something else that is very Apple is asking people to adapt the way they do things (e.g. listen to music) in order to accommodate their phone rather than having the phone be adaptable to the way that people do things.

Man you were right, it's definitely hurt the sales numbers taking that jack out.  Apple just doesn't know what it's customers want huh?

https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/14/apples-iphone-7-will-be-super-limited-in-stores-and-all-jet-black-models-are-sold-out/

Also very Apple to spin a supply chain shortage of a particular color into a "strong sales" narrative. :love:

(They are seriously the very best at marketing and media relations)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 15, 2016, 08:08:29 AM
*artificial* supply chain shortage. Dumb people eat that crap up
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 15, 2016, 08:36:43 AM
there's nothing I care about with this phone but I'm going to get it anyway. #applefanboi
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 15, 2016, 08:44:27 AM
Something else that is very Apple is asking people to adapt the way they do things (e.g. listen to music) in order to accommodate their phone rather than having the phone be adaptable to the way that people do things.

Man you were right, it's definitely hurt the sales numbers taking that jack out.  Apple just doesn't know what it's customers want huh?

https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/14/apples-iphone-7-will-be-super-limited-in-stores-and-all-jet-black-models-are-sold-out/

I"m not seeing how sales is related to what I said, Katrina.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 15, 2016, 08:45:47 AM
this katrina development is my fave
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 15, 2016, 09:02:09 AM
*artificial* supply chain shortage. Dumb people eat that crap up

BITCPB gonna BITCPB
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 15, 2016, 09:03:19 AM
there's nothing I care about with this phone but I'm going to get it anyway. #applefanboi

I like the water resistance and better battery. Also, I ordered the (apparently) extremely rare Jet Black, so I'll be extra cool.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2016, 09:07:12 AM
Something else that is very Apple is asking people to adapt the way they do things (e.g. listen to music) in order to accommodate their phone rather than having the phone be adaptable to the way that people do things.

Man you were right, it's definitely hurt the sales numbers taking that jack out.  Apple just doesn't know what it's customers want huh?

https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/14/apples-iphone-7-will-be-super-limited-in-stores-and-all-jet-black-models-are-sold-out/

I"m not seeing how sales is related to what I said, Katrina.

You framed it as this would somehow hurt the consumer.  That they wouldn't want to change.  Seems to me that Apple is giving the consumer exactly what they want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 15, 2016, 01:33:08 PM
there's nothing I care about with this phone but I'm going to get it anyway. #applefanboi

I like the water resistance and better battery. Also, I ordered the (apparently) extremely rare Jet Black, so I'll be extra cool.  :gocho:

that one looks really cool but apparently scratches bad but then again, the curved edges make it so easy to drop that you almost have to have a case
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 19, 2016, 07:45:05 PM
there's nothing I care about with this phone but I'm going to get it anyway. #applefanboi

I like the water resistance and better battery. Also, I ordered the (apparently) extremely rare Jet Black, so I'll be extra cool.  :gocho:

that one looks really cool but apparently scratches bad but then again, the curved edges make it so easy to drop that you almost have to have a case

I got a clear case. Hopefully my phone will be here by Friday.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 24, 2016, 10:44:52 AM
http://gizmodo.com/iphone-7-review-ready-or-not-this-is-the-future-1786898943
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 25, 2016, 02:11:04 AM
HELP!!! I have a Nexus 6P and it won't update to Nougat. I do the update, it takes 30 minutes to reboot, and then I get another notice that I need to update to Nougat. What's really confusing is the update size is different every time. I've now downloaded what I think is Nougat six times and I can't.find this issue on the android forums. Is this what is referred to as a boot loop? How in the hell can I fix this?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 25, 2016, 02:34:59 AM
hard restart?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 25, 2016, 02:37:53 AM
You mean like wipe everything and start over? Factory reset?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 25, 2016, 02:39:01 AM
no, like pull the battery out and reset the phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 25, 2016, 10:33:44 AM
no, like pull the battery out and reset the phone

Luckily, the seventh time was the charm and the update actually took, otherwise pulling the battery out of the 6p is a hard no!
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+6P+Teardown/51660
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 26, 2016, 04:44:59 PM
ordered my apple watch 2 today from b&h. cannot wait to tell time with it and stuff.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on September 27, 2016, 09:22:29 AM
http://fortune.com/2016/09/26/apple-iphone-7-headphone-jack/
 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 30, 2016, 09:38:26 AM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 30, 2016, 09:40:20 AM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?

No...but seriously considering Sprint.  Their coverage scares the crap out of me though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 30, 2016, 09:49:52 AM
I'd also prefer to keep my iPhone, I gotta make a decision by this weekend though!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 30, 2016, 10:39:47 AM
If you just buy your phone out right and aren't on an upgrade installment plan the price difference really isn't that much
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on October 06, 2016, 01:31:31 PM
welp, cracked my screen today with my case on.

checked my bill and my wife had signed us up for insurance but the insurance has a $200 deductible.

so my wife is going to upgrade to a 7 and I am going to replace my 6 with her 6.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 06, 2016, 01:35:20 PM
Honestly impressed an iPhone went a year without cracking. You have some good luck kk
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on October 06, 2016, 01:41:49 PM
Excellent strategy to stick the wife with the gross 7.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 06, 2016, 01:42:15 PM
I saw an iPhone recently that was shattered to crap and it still worked just fine.  Very quality product :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 06, 2016, 01:47:23 PM
I have never cracked a phone screen. I always use a moderate case with a bumper edge and a military shield screen protector.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 06, 2016, 01:49:03 PM
Ordered the pixel XL but still thinking about the LG V20 too
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2016, 02:05:25 PM
i think those i-fixit places will fix the screen for a cool franklin
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 06, 2016, 02:08:14 PM
Ordered the pixel XL but still thinking about the LG V20 too

:Chirp:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on October 06, 2016, 02:53:48 PM
I saw an iPhone recently that was shattered to crap and it still worked just fine.  Very quality product :thumbs:

are you talking about mine :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 06, 2016, 03:33:36 PM
I saw an iPhone recently that was shattered to crap and it still worked just fine.  Very quality product :thumbs:

are you talking about mine :lol:

Doesn't even cut your fingers!  :emawkid:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2016, 05:10:20 PM
I saw an iPhone recently that was shattered to crap and it still worked just fine.  Very quality product :thumbs:

are you talking about mine :lol:
:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 06, 2016, 06:33:51 PM
Ordered the pixel XL but still thinking about the LG V20 too

:Chirp:

don't you dare TBT!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 06, 2016, 06:47:54 PM
I have never cracked a phone screen. I always use a moderate case with a bumper edge and a military shield screen protector.

Sounds very discrete.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 06, 2016, 07:08:27 PM
i have never cracked a phone screen and i rawdog those sons a bitches
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on October 06, 2016, 07:29:49 PM
i think those i-fixit places will fix the screen for a cool franklin

Not the one in MHK


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on October 06, 2016, 10:41:26 PM
I'd also prefer to keep my iPhone, I gotta make a decision by this weekend though!

I used ting

it was good and saved money

I would use google fi if I could now

all you need is them to unlock ur phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2016, 11:18:47 PM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?

No...but seriously considering Sprint.  Their coverage scares the crap out of me though.

Left sprint for Verizon, it was a great decision. When I first did it I was pissed because Verizon was more expensive, in every way; plans, phones, protection plans. Not that the phones and protection plans are essentially the same, I have no idea why anyone would select Sprint.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2016, 11:20:46 PM
i have never cracked a phone screen and i rawdog those sons a bitches

I cracked every single smartphone I have had, including my current one, with the exception of one and that one was jacked in London only four months in.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 06, 2016, 11:31:43 PM
i have never cracked a phone screen and i rawdog those sons a bitches

I cracked every single smartphone I have had, including my current one, with the exception of one and that one was jacked in London only four months in.

You had help.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2016, 11:46:54 PM
i have never cracked a phone screen and i rawdog those sons a bitches

I cracked every single smartphone I have had, including my current one, with the exception of one and that one was jacked in London only four months in.

You had help.

More than once if I recall correctly
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 07, 2016, 08:24:53 AM
I get a medium case, only 1 cracked screen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 07, 2016, 09:08:33 AM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?

No...but seriously considering Sprint.  Their coverage scares the crap out of me though.

Left sprint for Verizon, it was a great decision. When I first did it I was pissed because Verizon was more expensive, in every way; plans, phones, protection plans. Not that the phones and protection plans are essentially the same, I have no idea why anyone would select Sprint.

That was all I needed to hear.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 07, 2016, 11:23:40 AM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?

No...but seriously considering Sprint.  Their coverage scares the crap out of me though.

Left sprint for Verizon, it was a great decision. When I first did it I was pissed because Verizon was more expensive, in every way; plans, phones, protection plans. Not that the phones and protection plans are essentially the same, I have no idea why anyone would select Sprint.

That was all I needed to hear.  Thanks!

That should have said now instead of not, I need a better proofreader.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 07, 2016, 12:23:40 PM
I knew what you meant.  Verizon's service is pretty tough to beat for our area.  I would bet if you spent 90% of your time in a large city the difference in service would probably be negligible.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on October 09, 2016, 10:55:41 AM
Very true. TMO has great coverage along interstates. I can get lousy coverage though when I get on state highways between interstates. Almost switched to Verizon because of it but it's not worth the expense.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 11, 2016, 07:23:08 AM
I haven't wanted to rub anything in guys but this Samsung Note 7 thing has gone nuclear( :D ).  They have permanently stopped production and sales.  :sdeek:

Also talk about the perfect time for Google to release the Pixel
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2016, 07:48:15 AM
It's pretty nuts tbt. I'm glad I'm not a note guy, I'd be very frustrated
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on October 11, 2016, 08:08:24 AM
I'm still note 3ing around. I'll probably jump to Pixel.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on October 11, 2016, 08:08:39 AM
Google already knows everything about me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 11, 2016, 08:15:55 AM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?

No...but seriously considering Sprint.  Their coverage scares the crap out of me though.

I almost got lost in Oklahoma this weekend because I wasn't getting coverage to use Google Maps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 11, 2016, 08:17:18 AM
I haven't wanted to rub anything in guys but this Samsung Note 7 thing has gone nuclear( :D ).  They have permanently stopped production and sales.  :sdeek:

Also talk about the perfect time for Google to release the Pixel

On the radio today they said if you have a Note 7 you better just turn it off right now and never use it because it could blow up at any moment.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on October 11, 2016, 08:17:43 AM
all the cord cutting got me thinking.. has anyone got rid of the Verizons and tried smart talk or any of those?
Peggy po's nancy neg's?

No...but seriously considering Sprint.  Their coverage scares the crap out of me though.

I almost got lost in Oklahoma this weekend because I wasn't getting coverage to use Google Maps.
Moral of the story is to never go to Oklahoma.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 11, 2016, 08:37:31 AM
I haven't wanted to rub anything in guys but this Samsung Note 7 thing has gone nuclear( :D ).  They have permanently stopped production and sales.  :sdeek:

Also talk about the perfect time for Google to release the Pixel

Pixel can't get here soon enough!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2016, 08:58:26 AM
samsung has lost +17b in market value today 
 :Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 11, 2016, 09:49:21 AM
Too bad for Samsung. They've made quality phones (and lots of other stuff) in the past.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on October 11, 2016, 10:09:00 AM
They will rebound. They still make the screens for most every tv manufacturer last I knew.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 11, 2016, 11:59:41 AM
They will rebound. They still make the screens for most every tv manufacturer last I knew.

not at all.  samsung and sharp and au optronics all make LCD panels for samsung televisions.   LG makes also makes LCD panels and OLED panels.   all of those manufacturers make panels for vizio.  etc etc

(http://electronics360.globalspec.com/images/assets/426/5426/graphic-fullsize.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on October 12, 2016, 01:46:07 AM
ha! watch for htc to take over their spot. :driving:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on October 14, 2016, 08:02:49 PM
It just doesn't end

https://twitter.com/gizmodo/status/787095919879680000
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on October 24, 2016, 08:07:09 PM
phone officially died today. Have been a loyal android user, but am considering a switch to the iphone 7. also considering the new google phone. I just don't know. I've used the galaxy for a few generations but always had major issues with battery life. Tomorrow could bring a pretty major lifestyle shift for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 24, 2016, 08:20:40 PM
I've had an iPhone for almost a year now and I won't go back.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on October 24, 2016, 08:26:23 PM
I've had an iPhone for almost a year now and I won't go back.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really like my headphone jack tho
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on October 24, 2016, 08:27:49 PM
I've had an iPhone for almost a year now and I won't go back.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really like my headphone jack tho

6s son
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on October 24, 2016, 08:31:08 PM
I've had an iPhone for almost a year now and I won't go back.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I really like my headphone jack tho

6s son

lol like I'm gonna get a phone that's already over a year old. don't think so.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 24, 2016, 08:34:02 PM
Got the v20 Friday, it's pretty great....great low light pics, battery solid and removable.  Got the Pixel XL today as a comparison....sending it back.  Pretty meh hardware feel....software is great
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on October 24, 2016, 08:36:32 PM
google is saying it's a 3-4 week wait time for the pixel, I have sprint and don't want to switch, so I have to order direct from google. 3-4 weeks is a deal breaker for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 24, 2016, 08:42:09 PM
google is saying it's a 3-4 week wait time for the pixel, I have sprint and don't want to switch, so I have to order direct from google. 3-4 weeks is a deal breaker for me.

If you want the XL, I'll sell you this one for what I paid for it ($831.29). I literally turned it on tonight, played with it for 5 minutes, put it back in the box, and going to send it back.  Never even dropped my SIM card into it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on October 24, 2016, 08:45:28 PM
google is saying it's a 3-4 week wait time for the pixel, I have sprint and don't want to switch, so I have to order direct from google. 3-4 weeks is a deal breaker for me.

If you want the XL, I'll sell you this one for what I paid for it ($831.29). I literally turned it on tonight, played with it for 5 minutes, put it back in the box, and going to send it back.  Never even dropped my SIM card into it.

hmm..I may take you up on that. will let you know tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: gE_Temp on October 24, 2016, 09:20:01 PM
google is saying it's a 3-4 week wait time for the pixel, I have sprint and don't want to switch, so I have to order direct from google. 3-4 weeks is a deal breaker for me.

If you want the XL, I'll sell you this one for what I paid for it ($831.29). I literally turned it on tonight, played with it for 5 minutes, put it back in the box, and going to send it back.  Never even dropped my SIM card into it.

hmm..I may take you up on that. will let you know tomorrow.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 24, 2016, 11:28:10 PM
phone officially died today. Have been a loyal android user, but am considering a switch to the iphone 7. also considering the new google phone. I just don't know. I've used the galaxy for a few generations but always had major issues with battery life. Tomorrow could bring a pretty major lifestyle shift for me.
You'll have the same battery life issues with the iPhone after two years as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on October 25, 2016, 12:35:35 AM
google is saying it's a 3-4 week wait time for the pixel, I have sprint and don't want to switch, so I have to order direct from google. 3-4 weeks is a deal breaker for me.

If you want the XL, I'll sell you this one for what I paid for it ($831.29). I literally turned it on tonight, played with it for 5 minutes, put it back in the box, and going to send it back.  Never even dropped my SIM card into it.

What's the problem?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on October 25, 2016, 06:54:19 AM
I'm happy with Samsung battery life. Screw the bloatware though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 25, 2016, 06:59:11 AM
google is saying it's a 3-4 week wait time for the pixel, I have sprint and don't want to switch, so I have to order direct from google. 3-4 weeks is a deal breaker for me.

If you want the XL, I'll sell you this one for what I paid for it ($831.29). I literally turned it on tonight, played with it for 5 minutes, put it back in the box, and going to send it back.  Never even dropped my SIM card into it.

What's the problem?

Just like the v20 better.bigger screen, removeable battery
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 25, 2016, 07:54:16 AM
I'm happy with Samsung battery life. Screw the bloatware though.

Disable it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on October 25, 2016, 11:01:08 AM
I'm happy with Samsung battery life. Screw the bloatware though.

Disable it
Still takes storage.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: KCFDcat on October 25, 2016, 06:55:07 PM
ended up with the iphone 7. we'll see how it goes. Sorry Phil, looks like you'll just have to send that pixel back.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on October 25, 2016, 07:21:08 PM
ended up with the iphone 7. we'll see how it goes. Sorry Phil, looks like you'll just have to send that pixel back.

No worries.  Pixel is selling above face on swappa, may go that way.  Good luck with the iphone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 17, 2016, 02:34:24 PM
https://twitter.com/musicnews_facts/status/810183922281840640
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on December 17, 2016, 04:40:07 PM
#fakenewsy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on December 17, 2016, 07:05:19 PM
Yeah. Love how he spun in the chair to give a good view of phone and then the perfect angle for the explosion...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on January 21, 2017, 09:35:19 PM
alright guys i keep seeing great things with the Pixel, how is it?  I'm not gonna get one, but I'm curious how the first hardware/software integration for Android effects everything.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on January 22, 2017, 05:52:36 AM
Bought a Moto G Plus last week. Love it. Great pics. Lightning fast. I love a stripped down Android with no bloatware.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 27, 2017, 08:42:15 PM
S7 Active with 99 cent tablet to go with the watch I already had. I digs.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 27, 2017, 08:42:56 PM
Also new number. New start. Went with a place I used to live outside of KS.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 27, 2017, 08:44:04 PM
Bought a Moto G Plus last week. Love it. Great pics. Lightning fast. I love a stripped down Android with no bloatware.
Made me think of Strip Her Down by Cold.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on January 29, 2017, 12:54:27 PM
Mom and I both have S7s now. Had our first phone call on then. Sounded like we are in the same room. Loving the 4k action as well. Having trouble adjusting from my note keyboard to this one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 03, 2017, 02:19:28 PM
Didn't know where else to put this

https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/03/snap-stumbles-toward-a-volatile-ipo/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: EMAWican on February 03, 2017, 03:11:35 PM
Didn't know where else to put this

https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/03/snap-stumbles-toward-a-volatile-ipo/

Who the eff is going to buy those stupid sunglasses? Another thing that is crazy to me about the SNAP IPO is they guided revenues up to $1 billon for 2017, putting their price-to-sales ratio around 25x sales. For comparison Facebook’s is 14x sales and BABA’s is 14x sales.  :Ugh:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 15, 2017, 02:55:53 PM
Guys my sources are confirming that the new iPhone is going to be rough ridin' amazing this year. Like it might be the last phone you ever get because it's that good.  :Chirp:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 15, 2017, 03:18:32 PM
Wouldn't that be bad for business?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 15, 2017, 03:29:52 PM
Guys my sources are confirming that the new iPhone is going to be rough ridin' amazing this year. Like it might be the last phone you ever get because it's that good.  :Chirp:

yeah i expect it to be
their last 2 gen advancements were pretty weak outside of under the hood stuff that most people don't see
i think they may make some big changes on the 10th anniversary of the iphone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on February 15, 2017, 03:33:05 PM
Guys my sources are confirming that the new iPhone is going to be rough ridin' amazing this year. Like it might be the last phone you ever get because it's that good.  :Chirp:

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 15, 2017, 03:35:59 PM
Guys my sources are confirming that the new iPhone is going to be rough ridin' amazing this year. Like it might be the last phone you ever get because it's that good.  :Chirp:

yeah i expect it to be
their last 2 gen advancements were pretty weak outside of under the hood stuff that most people don't see
i think they may make some big changes on the 10th anniversary of the iphone

It's going to be pretty amazing for sure.  Hearing the entire front panel is going to have display in it, no home button, and touchID sensor built into the display.

Supposed to be thinner, faster, and better overall too. Wow :drool:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 15, 2017, 03:45:25 PM
In what ways will it be better than my S7?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 15, 2017, 03:52:40 PM
Guys my sources are confirming that the new iPhone is going to be rough ridin' amazing this year. Like it might be the last phone you ever get because it's that good.  :Chirp:

yeah i expect it to be
their last 2 gen advancements were pretty weak outside of under the hood stuff that most people don't see
i think they may make some big changes on the 10th anniversary of the iphone

It's going to be pretty amazing for sure.  Hearing the entire front panel is going to have display in it, no home button, and touchID sensor built into the display.

Supposed to be thinner, faster, and better overall too. Wow :drool:
at some point i want the display to go all the way around the phone kind of like a ribbon board
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on February 15, 2017, 04:03:44 PM
Guys my sources are confirming that the new iPhone is going to be rough ridin' amazing this year. Like it might be the last phone you ever get because it's that good.  :Chirp:

yeah i expect it to be
their last 2 gen advancements were pretty weak outside of under the hood stuff that most people don't see
i think they may make some big changes on the 10th anniversary of the iphone

It's going to be pretty amazing for sure.  Hearing the entire front panel is going to have display in it, no home button, and touchID sensor built into the display.

Supposed to be thinner, faster, and better overall too. Wow :drool:

Wow, amazing  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 15, 2017, 04:04:36 PM
In what ways will it be better than my S7?

In all the ways that matter.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on February 15, 2017, 04:21:19 PM
In what ways will it be better than my S7?

In all the ways that matter.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160806/4412f435ede92c5ca3ebd5f5b0016ef4.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 15, 2017, 04:23:12 PM
For 100x zoom, wow :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on February 15, 2017, 04:24:39 PM
yeah the iphone camera is cash monet

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on February 15, 2017, 04:31:06 PM
The adaptability is incredible :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2017, 01:32:45 PM
Take a victory lap, TBT. Samsung in troubles.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on February 28, 2017, 06:14:52 PM
yeah the iphone camera is cash monet

 :lol:

Oh wow. This deserved manet more laughs than it received.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on February 28, 2017, 06:22:39 PM
yeah the iphone camera is cash monet

 :lol:

Oh wow. This deserved manet more laughs than it received.

that was my impression as well
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on February 28, 2017, 06:25:30 PM
yeah the iphone camera is cash monet

 :lol:

Oh wow. This deserved manet more laughs than it received.

that was my impression as well

Ok, ok. You've already done well. No need to gild the lilies, here.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on February 28, 2017, 06:27:44 PM
I'll admit I didn't get it til you came in with in with the Manet mention. I thought it was a typo.

Sorry Mocat. It was very good. You two Spracne
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on May 20, 2017, 08:26:01 PM
ok, so iphone forever plan, sprint iphone 2 year plan or buy?

Note: I have never actually sold an old phone and my current one is bricked.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on May 20, 2017, 08:39:25 PM
ok, so iphone forever plan, sprint iphone 2 year plan or buy?

Note: I have never actually sold an old phone and my current one is bricked.

I have Verizon, but I'm willing to bet the iPhone forever and sprint iPhone 2 year plan are pretty much the same thing.  I have done the 2 year plan the last 3 iPhones I've had, and once you pay half of it off you can trade it in for a new 2 year plan. The cycle continues. 

It's all interest free and you just pay monthly for what the phone costs.  Like I said I don't have Sprint but I would imagine its basically the same thing as what Verizon has.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on June 02, 2017, 07:02:10 PM
What phone should I get, and where should I buy it? I finally cracked my screen after about a decade of mocking people with cracked screens, so I need to move on this ASAP. Some relevant notes:

-I've had an iPhone before and am not necessarily opposed to having one again, so do not attempt to "sell" me on it.
-I will probably have a device of my choice purchased for me within the next 1.5 years, so this brings those various lease-type arrangements into play.
-I am and will continue to be with Sprint ($30/month unlimited everything because I know a guy).
-Not necessarily opposed to purchasing from secondary markets.

Is this basically just a question of iPhonex v. Samsung Galaxy Sx? If not, what Android devices should I prefer over the GSx and why? Any other tips are appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 02, 2017, 10:54:27 PM
Most small shitty law firms for recent grads don't buy them phones it's more of a straight talk gig. Honestly I think even an iPhone 4 is too nice for what you would probably use it for.

My advice is search the straight talk cricket used market for a 2011ish phone.  That's more than likely what you'll probably get "bought" for you in 1.5 years so might as well get used to it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 02, 2017, 10:58:25 PM
Dayum. Spitting hot fire.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on June 02, 2017, 11:22:19 PM
Most small shitty law firms for recent grads don't buy them phones it's more of a straight talk gig. Honestly I think even an iPhone 4 is too nice for what you would probably use it for.

My advice is search the straight talk cricket used market for a 2011ish phone.  That's more than likely what you'll probably get "bought" for you in 1.5 years so might as well get used to it.

How dare you type at me in such a manner. BTW, you're not going to bait me into divulging which Vault-10 firm I'm working for...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 02, 2017, 11:32:03 PM
Most small shitty law firms for recent grads don't buy them phones it's more of a straight talk gig. Honestly I think even an iPhone 4 is too nice for what you would probably use it for.

My advice is search the straight talk cricket used market for a 2011ish phone.  That's more than likely what you'll probably get "bought" for you in 1.5 years so might as well get used to it.

How dare you type at me in such a manner. BTW, you're not going to bait me into divulging which Vault-10 firm I'm working for...

I'm not daring or baiting at all.  Honestly I'm just giving you a glimpse into the real world.  All this Webster talk you covfefe people think is against you and honestly it's not.

Harvard class gets all the top jobs.  Some degree from a Texas school after going to a school in KS isn't gonna land you a good gig.

You are getting an iPhone 4, MAYBE, so maybe just buy something nice now with the loan money because you will pay it back eventually.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on June 02, 2017, 11:46:21 PM
Most small shitty law firms for recent grads don't buy them phones it's more of a straight talk gig. Honestly I think even an iPhone 4 is too nice for what you would probably use it for.

My advice is search the straight talk cricket used market for a 2011ish phone.  That's more than likely what you'll probably get "bought" for you in 1.5 years so might as well get used to it.

How dare you type at me in such a manner. BTW, you're not going to bait me into divulging which Vault-10 firm I'm working for...

I'm not daring or baiting at all.  Honestly I'm just giving you a glimpse into the real world.  All this Webster talk you covfefe people think is against you and honestly it's not.

Harvard class gets all the top jobs.  Some degree from a Texas school after going to a school in KS isn't gonna land you a good gig.

You are getting an iPhone 4, MAYBE, so maybe just buy something nice now with the loan money because you will pay it back eventually.

Do you have any advice regarding my phone question, or not? JFC. These IT guys are the worst.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on June 02, 2017, 11:46:31 PM
choo, choo...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 02, 2017, 11:50:24 PM
Most small shitty law firms for recent grads don't buy them phones it's more of a straight talk gig. Honestly I think even an iPhone 4 is too nice for what you would probably use it for.

My advice is search the straight talk cricket used market for a 2011ish phone.  That's more than likely what you'll probably get "bought" for you in 1.5 years so might as well get used to it.

How dare you type at me in such a manner. BTW, you're not going to bait me into divulging which Vault-10 firm I'm working for...

I'm not daring or baiting at all.  Honestly I'm just giving you a glimpse into the real world.  All this Webster talk you covfefe people think is against you and honestly it's not.

Harvard class gets all the top jobs.  Some degree from a Texas school after going to a school in KS isn't gonna land you a good gig.

You are getting an iPhone 4, MAYBE, so maybe just buy something nice now with the loan money because you will pay it back eventually.

Do you have any advice regarding my phone question, or not? JFC. These IT guys are the worst.

I not only gave you advice, I gave you some life lessons.  What more do you want from me jfc.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on June 02, 2017, 11:54:16 PM
I was actually looking for some "Thanks" instead of being chastised but Hawk/Horn fans are all the same. Sad.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 03, 2017, 08:24:29 AM
It's basically gsx v ipx, choose your preference Spracne
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 03, 2017, 09:04:14 AM
Speaking of cellphones, does the govt issue blackberries? I see a lot of them on House of Cards.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 04, 2017, 11:37:30 AM
i just got the Samsung GS8. It's great. Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on June 04, 2017, 03:54:48 PM
Amazon prime exclusive Moto g5 plus
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on June 04, 2017, 06:51:35 PM
Excellent choice but I don't think it works on Sprint. I have G4 Plus on T-Mobile.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on June 04, 2017, 06:56:23 PM
Excellent choice but I don't think it works on Sprint. I have G4 Plus on T-Mobile?.

g5 plus is all band gsm/cdma compatible, can work with any carrier including sprint (or Softbank!)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on June 04, 2017, 06:57:27 PM
Excellent choice but I don't think it works on Sprint. I have G4 Plus on T-Mobile?.

g5 plus is all band gsm/cdma compatible, can work with any carrier including sprint (or Softbank!)
No brainer then. The G Plus phones are great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: passranch on June 06, 2017, 02:44:09 PM
Maybe this one looks pretty cool?

https://www.essential.com

Titanium and Ceramic...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on June 06, 2017, 03:14:22 PM
Maybe this one looks pretty cool?

https://www.essential.com

Titanium and Ceramic...

i think it does.  kind of expensive tho and i don't really want to own my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 06, 2017, 03:24:46 PM
The little bump out on the screen for the front camera makes me really angry
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 07, 2017, 03:23:36 PM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 07, 2017, 03:26:46 PM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2017, 04:30:23 PM
gonna need pics
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2017, 07:49:25 AM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.

 :eek:

btw does the "swipe up or down for all apps" go away after a while?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 08, 2017, 08:53:19 AM
Never sold/traded in a phone before.  How paranoid do I need to be about someone hacking into my stuff?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2017, 10:54:49 AM
You can do a factory reset
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on June 08, 2017, 11:32:43 AM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.

 :eek:

btw does the "swipe up or down for all apps" go away after a while?
Not that I have found. I hate that stupid Bixby bullshit attached to the button under the volume buttons. I deleted that page entirely but it is still programmed to the button.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 08, 2017, 12:02:22 PM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.

 :eek:

btw does the "swipe up or down for all apps" go away after a while?
Not that I have found. I hate that stupid Bixby bullshit attached to the button under the volume buttons. I deleted that page entirely but it is still programmed to the button.
Is that different than the button above the volume buttons on the S7? I can reprogram that button for 3 different apps.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 08, 2017, 12:16:19 PM
You can do a factory reset

Does that just block access or does it make all the 1's into 0's?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2017, 01:09:03 PM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.

 :eek:

btw does the "swipe up or down for all apps" go away after a while?
Not that I have found. I hate that stupid Bixby bullshit attached to the button under the volume buttons. I deleted that page entirely but it is still programmed to the button.

settings > display > home screen > apps button > Show apps button

^ this gets rid of the "swipe up or down for all apps" animation every effing time you go to the home screen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2017, 01:09:43 PM
i haven't figured out how to get rid of the bixby garbage, other than throwing the WHOLE DAMN PHONE off the bixby canyon bridge
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2017, 01:13:58 PM
You can do a factory reset

Does that just block access or does it make all the 1's into 0's?

It wipes all data and resets to out of the box condition. I suppose it might be possible for fbi forensics to reclaim some of that data, but I don't think think flash memory works like that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2017, 01:16:33 PM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.

 :eek:

btw does the "swipe up or down for all apps" go away after a while?
Not that I have found. I hate that stupid Bixby bullshit attached to the button under the volume buttons. I deleted that page entirely but it is still programmed to the button.
Is that different than the button above the volume buttons on the S7? I can reprogram that button for 3 different apps.

What? I have a gs7 and there are no additional buttons on the volume side
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ShellShock on June 08, 2017, 01:25:09 PM
You can do a factory reset

Does that just block access or does it make all the 1's into 0's?

It wipes all data and resets to out of the box condition. I suppose it might be possible for fbi forensics to reclaim some of that data, but I don't think think flash memory works like that.

Wipe then encrypt before you ever use it...I haven't had a phone that wasn't encrypted for years.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 08, 2017, 01:26:10 PM
i have been sans phone since sunday night, going to pick up the gs8 tonight
Got the 8+ a couple of weeks ago. You will like this ride.

 :eek:

btw does the "swipe up or down for all apps" go away after a while?
Not that I have found. I hate that stupid Bixby bullshit attached to the button under the volume buttons. I deleted that page entirely but it is still programmed to the button.
Is that different than the button above the volume buttons on the S7? I can reprogram that button for 3 different apps.

What? I have a gs7 and there are no additional buttons on the volume side
Whoops. S7 active is what I have.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 08, 2017, 01:28:23 PM
i haven't figured out how to get rid of the bixby garbage, other than throwing the WHOLE DAMN PHONE off the bixby canyon bridge
That shallow creek wouldn't ruin the phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2017, 08:17:03 AM
Goddamnit I forgot iPhone 7 doesn't have headphones jack.  This is aggravating.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on June 09, 2017, 11:03:21 AM
Goddamnit I forgot iPhone 7 doesn't have headphones jack.  This is aggravating.

Do you dongle bro?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on June 09, 2017, 11:14:19 AM
The s8+ is a v v v great phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2017, 11:15:59 AM
Whenever I see ppl who don't have iphones, I just assume to myself that they're just trying to be edgy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on June 09, 2017, 11:21:54 AM
Whenever I see ppl who don't have iphones, I just assume to myself that they're just trying to be edgy.

2 billion edgy people
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on June 09, 2017, 11:22:33 AM
Whenever I see ppl who don't have iphones, I just assume to myself that they're just trying to be edgy.
Hahahaha
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2017, 11:50:12 AM
Goddamnit I forgot iPhone 7 doesn't have headphones jack.  This is aggravating.

Do you dongle bro?

My headphones have that awkward 90 degree turn.  This is not what God intended!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2017, 12:00:00 PM
Bose qc35
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2017, 12:01:44 PM
Whenever I see ppl who don't have iphones, I just assume to myself that they're just trying to be edgy.

When I see ppl with iPhones I assume they are old or dumb
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2017, 12:02:18 PM
Can't do wireless.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2017, 12:04:12 PM
Why? I originally hated it, but the tech has really caught up to a usable product
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on August 26, 2017, 08:52:45 AM
I love me some apple products but I'm not sure about this one.  I have the 128GB 6S and the equivalent will be like another $500 than what I paid for the one I have :sdeek:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/24/16198158/iphone-8-price-rumor-999-apple
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on August 26, 2017, 09:14:23 AM
I saw and advertisement for BlackBerry the other day. Intriguing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 26, 2017, 09:15:20 AM
I saw and advertisement for BlackBerry the other day. Intriguing.
I'm friends with their chief counsel. Interesting position.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on August 26, 2017, 09:16:23 AM
I love the crap out of the ones I had, but they got left behind in the app world. Interesting to learn how they are received with android.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on August 27, 2017, 01:15:18 PM
My mom has an S7 on AT&T that is riddled with adware. The guy at the store says nothing can be done and that Reddit says it's a problem with the S7. My S7 active does not have this problem.

Anyway, is there any recourse? Switch carriers and get a new phone?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 27, 2017, 01:44:08 PM
My s7 has no adware
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on August 27, 2017, 01:56:05 PM
Yeah. It makes zero sense to me. She said it started with the last update.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 27, 2017, 02:11:25 PM
Buy a Moto G5 Plus with no ads for half the price of the S7. :)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 27, 2017, 03:24:49 PM
I have a feeling this is just old person syndrome
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on August 27, 2017, 05:24:59 PM
I have a feeling this is just old person syndrome
I would agree but I don't get why the att man said that a hard reset won't fix it. She had no apps on her phone that I don't have on my S7 Active.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 12, 2017, 07:10:51 AM
Guys!  New iPhones today!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 12, 2017, 07:14:57 AM
Zzzzz
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 12, 2017, 08:25:32 AM
TBT in the pocket of Big Greed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 12, 2017, 08:53:25 AM
What's Samsung doing when they release new phones?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 12, 2017, 09:00:57 AM
Guys!  New iPhones today!

(http://rs621.pbsrc.com/albums/tt292/i4marci/SNLhighfive.gif~c200)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 12, 2017, 09:45:36 AM
What's Samsung doing when they release new phones?

Not having me gaf, that's for sure.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 12, 2017, 11:21:45 AM
Living legend

https://twitter.com/dkatzmaier/status/907638121046564869
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2017, 11:24:33 AM
What's Samsung doing when they release new phones?

Can you rephrase this but in English?
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 12, 2017, 11:25:47 AM
What's Samsung doing when they release new phones?

Can you rephrase this but in English?

What's not clear about it?  They are releasing new phones every year to make a profit.  SDK buys these phones, so it's hypocritical to say I'm in the pocket of big Greed.  This isn't hard to follow.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2017, 11:26:51 AM
Well that certainly wasn't clear
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 12, 2017, 11:34:43 AM
I got it TBT.

Does Apple perhaps overdo it with these announcement days? Absolutely. Does that make it any less enjoyable for someone like me? Absolutely not.

(https://cdn.cultofmac.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/timmy3.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2017, 11:43:29 AM
I didn't follow the greed thing, I thought tbt was saying Samsung doesn't announce new phones so that's why I was confused.

Happy Apple day Apple buds
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 12, 2017, 11:47:07 AM
engadget does a pretty good job live streaming these if you're looking to follow along
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2017, 11:49:06 AM
Can't wait to hear what revolutionary new features this iPhone has (that Samsung has had for years)  ;)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 12, 2017, 11:53:11 AM
Can't wait to hear what revolutionary new features this iPhone has (that Samsung has had for years)  ;)

(https://cdn0.tnwcdn.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2016/11/galaxy-note-7.gif)

(https://m.popkey.co/397405/jWRze.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2017, 11:58:57 AM
Great for camping dudes and nature survivorlist types
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 12, 2017, 12:01:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GhODn4FRoE
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 12, 2017, 12:08:18 PM
I'm happy with my 5SE still  :runaway:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 12, 2017, 12:44:04 PM
Other than unfamiliarity annoyances upon getting a brand new phone, they're all fine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 12, 2017, 12:45:11 PM
Other than unfamiliarity annoyances upon getting a brand new phone, they're all fine.

This is correct.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 12, 2017, 12:49:18 PM
Counter to my own argument: pretty sure I haven't changed phones since the band debacle last year, but something must have updated on mine to where it was less intuitive to find the thing that lets me draw male genitals and ball(s) outlines around KSU band twitter pictures.  Or I was too drunk to remember the easy steps to do that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 12, 2017, 12:59:28 PM
Other than unfamiliarity annoyances upon getting a brand new phone, they're all fine.
True but it's fun to poke the fan boys.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 12, 2017, 01:23:51 PM
I bought a Note 3 when the Note 5 was out is all that I'm saying about my phone buying habits.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 12, 2017, 02:14:44 PM
So the X looks cool.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 12, 2017, 02:31:53 PM
So the X looks cool.

It does, but I didn't see enough to justify the price difference for me to get it. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 12, 2017, 02:36:22 PM
i'll try to get it just because i like new tech
  production is only at 10k per day so it's going to be limited for a while
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 12, 2017, 05:45:53 PM
it looks nice but dont like that black bar thing at the top.

htc is still by far the best phone maker
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 12, 2017, 05:51:35 PM
HTC

:lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on September 13, 2017, 01:12:02 AM
ill wait for the Xs
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 13, 2017, 10:24:46 AM
too lazy to read any articles. So they announced a new model with the 8 and X? did they skip the 9?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 10:32:44 AM
From what I understand the 8/+ are equal to the normal s or c mid tier update and the x is like a special edition or something
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 13, 2017, 10:33:08 AM
there is no 9
this is the 10th year of iphone, the S naming convention got the numbers out of whack
does it matter?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 13, 2017, 11:35:24 AM
I've got a 6s. Due for an upgrade from the company this year, but I have to pay extra for anything above the base model 8. If I only have to pay an extra $300 for the X I might consider it.

I'm fine sticking with the screen size and physical home button on the 8. But a significant camera improvement might sway me. I'd like to finally ditch the bulky SLR when traveling and I'm wondering if the new dual camera array is finally going to rival SLR performance and even provide superior HDR right out of the box.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 11:39:35 AM
Dual cameras are mostly a gimmick, the only thing they do better is that sharp focus on an item with out of focus everything else shot
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 13, 2017, 12:39:26 PM
What is the one killer feature of the X that people are willing to pay the premium for?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 13, 2017, 12:52:46 PM
Face recognition screen lock is a super awesome concept. I wouldn't want the first version of it, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 13, 2017, 01:08:36 PM
I've got a 6s. Due for an upgrade from the company this year, but I have to pay extra for anything above the base model 8. If I only have to pay an extra $300 for the X I might consider it.

I'm fine sticking with the screen size and physical home button on the 8. But a significant camera improvement might sway me. I'd like to finally ditch the bulky SLR when traveling and I'm wondering if the new dual camera array is finally going to rival SLR performance and even provide superior HDR right out of the box.

the camera on the 7+ is v elite
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2017, 01:14:25 PM
Face recognition screen lock is a super awesome concept. I wouldn't want the first version of it, though.

https://twitter.com/wokeluisa/status/907703268591140864
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2017, 01:14:56 PM
Face recognition screen lock is a super awesome concept. I wouldn't want the first version of it, though.
Sounds nice. I use the f outta my fingerprint unlock.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 01:16:20 PM
Yeah, fingerprint is the pinnacle until we telepathy is viable
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 13, 2017, 01:47:43 PM
I fingerprint as well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 13, 2017, 01:55:10 PM
Face recognition screen lock is a super awesome concept. I wouldn't want the first version of it, though.

The Samsung version of it on the S8 is kind of clunky. Have to hold your phone/face just right.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 13, 2017, 02:43:16 PM
Face recognition screen lock is a super awesome concept. I wouldn't want the first version of it, though.
Then avoid the Galaxy s6
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2017, 02:48:05 PM
Buy a Moto G5 Plus with no ads for half the price of the S7. :)
I can't pimp this enough. This phone kicks ass. Almost native Android. $300.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 13, 2017, 03:09:42 PM
Face recognition screen lock is a super awesome concept. I wouldn't want the first version of it, though.
Then avoid the Galaxy s6

Hahaha yeah. Note 3 called.  :Wha:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2017, 03:11:09 PM
Almost native android :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2017, 03:27:36 PM
I'll take it over ios any day. My kids are on the Apple fanboy train. It's really sad to see the inferior products and have to listen to their whining when their crap doesn't work.

Meanwhile my Moto just keeps kicking ass.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 13, 2017, 03:39:37 PM
Will the X still have the option of using a 4-digit pin to unlock? There are situations where I'd like my wife and kids to be able to unlock my phone where my face isn't present.

If the camera on the X isn't any better at producing HDR images, I'm not sure I see an improvement that warrants me spending hundreds more instead of getting a free 8. I'd happily just stay with my 6s except that I want to hand that down to my wife. She's still rocking a 5s and it's on its last legs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 13, 2017, 03:42:31 PM
I'll take it over ios any day. My kids are on the Apple fanboy train. It's really sad to see the inferior products and have to listen to their whining when their crap doesn't work.

Meanwhile my Moto just keeps kicking ass.

you're the only person to mention the term "fanboy"  in this conversation (twice), it's quite apparent who the fan boy here is
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2017, 05:06:34 PM
I just hate to see such smart KSU alumni waste money on garbage technology. Sad really.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2017, 05:28:58 PM
The guy using an almost native android is calling iPhones garbage technology :lol:

You just can't make this stuff up guys
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 05:29:47 PM
I don't think tbt knows what almost native Android means
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 13, 2017, 07:12:24 PM
I sure as crap don't know what it means. I think he said it in response my my Note 3 having facial recognition passlock.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 07:24:05 PM
android is an open source operating system, and each phone manufacturer has their own version pretty much.  that's why using android on different devices may be a slightly different experience. samsung has "touchwiz" which lots of people hate but personally i like it.  that also lets carriers and phone manufacturers put some "bloat" in.  native android is straight from google with nothing changed.  you can basically only get native android on google made devices or you can haxor your phone and put native android on it.

it's not something that is important to me because i like touchwiz, but some people wanna raw dawg it naw'mean?  that's the great thing about android, you can do whatever you want.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2017, 07:39:04 PM
android is an open source operating system, and each phone manufacturer has their own version pretty much.  that's why using android on different devices may be a slightly different experience. samsung has "touchwiz" which lots of people hate but personally i like it.  that also lets carriers and phone manufacturers put some "bloat" in.  native android is straight from google with nothing changed.  you can basically only get native android on google made devices or you can haxor your phone and put native android on it.

it's not something that is important to me because i like touchwiz, but some people wanna raw dawg it naw'mean?  that's the great thing about android, you can do whatever you want.

Exactly, like you know, letting third party manufacturers compromise the security of the OS.

https://www.cnet.com/news/superfish-torments-lenovo-owners-with-more-than-adware/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 13, 2017, 07:40:50 PM
htc is almost native android :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2017, 07:42:10 PM
android is an open source operating system, and each phone manufacturer has their own version pretty much.  that's why using android on different devices may be a slightly different experience. samsung has "touchwiz" which lots of people hate but personally i like it.  that also lets carriers and phone manufacturers put some "bloat" in.  native android is straight from google with nothing changed.  you can basically only get native android on google made devices or you can haxor your phone and put native android on it.

it's not something that is important to me because i like touchwiz, but some people wanna raw dawg it naw'mean?  that's the great thing about android, you can do whatever you want.

Exactly, like you know, letting third party manufacturers compromise the security of the OS.

https://www.cnet.com/news/superfish-torments-lenovo-owners-with-more-than-adware/
Heh. Lenovo laptops running Windows software. Take it to the PC thread.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2017, 07:43:03 PM
Yep, lib7. Good explanation.

A better term would be stock Android. It's exactly as Google released it with no add-ons. Many phone OEM will add several gigs of non-removable software (bloatware). You're often forced to use it.

Moto only drops a flashlight with shake to open, camera assistant (double push on power button opens camera), and lock screen options on the G4 and G5. That's it.

Personally, I'm a phone dork. I've spent a lot of time looking at different flagship devices as well as the mid grades. I won't waste my time with anything below 32GB. Using 64GB version. Life's too short for app lag.

I poke fun at people for getting excited about shiny Apple or the other high end devices. They just aren't worth the money for what they provide in my opinion.

Look at the specs. For $1000, you get upgraded to 4K video and wireless charging. If that is worth $700, welp. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 07:43:20 PM
android is an open source operating system, and each phone manufacturer has their own version pretty much.  that's why using android on different devices may be a slightly different experience. samsung has "touchwiz" which lots of people hate but personally i like it.  that also lets carriers and phone manufacturers put some "bloat" in.  native android is straight from google with nothing changed.  you can basically only get native android on google made devices or you can haxor your phone and put native android on it.

it's not something that is important to me because i like touchwiz, but some people wanna raw dawg it naw'mean?  that's the great thing about android, you can do whatever you want.

Exactly, like you know, letting third party manufacturers compromise the security of the OS.

https://www.cnet.com/news/superfish-torments-lenovo-owners-with-more-than-adware/

@tobias I think I just got rocko'd
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2017, 07:44:11 PM
android is an open source operating system, and each phone manufacturer has their own version pretty much.  that's why using android on different devices may be a slightly different experience. samsung has "touchwiz" which lots of people hate but personally i like it.  that also lets carriers and phone manufacturers put some "bloat" in.  native android is straight from google with nothing changed.  you can basically only get native android on google made devices or you can haxor your phone and put native android on it.

it's not something that is important to me because i like touchwiz, but some people wanna raw dawg it naw'mean?  that's the great thing about android, you can do whatever you want.

Exactly, like you know, letting third party manufacturers compromise the security of the OS.

https://www.cnet.com/news/superfish-torments-lenovo-owners-with-more-than-adware/
Heh. Lenovo laptops running Windows software. Take it to the PC thread.

Pretty spot on analogy considering android is the market share leader, just like windows, by far.

https://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=8&qpcustomd=1
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Tobias on September 13, 2017, 07:45:47 PM
it's tough sledding out there, it's bound to happen eventually
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2017, 07:47:27 PM
Rockoing confirmed
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on September 13, 2017, 09:25:15 PM
Yawn
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:07:17 AM
Well I preordered my 256GB iPhone 8 this morning.  Supposed to ship next Friday.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 15, 2017, 12:07:13 PM
I can't believe that there are people without iphones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 15, 2017, 12:11:39 PM
I have the 7 Plus, so there isn't much advantage for the 8 Plus. I am interested in the X, but not at full price. If they have a good trade in deal for the 7 Plus (Verizon), I might pull the trigger. Right now I think the trade in for the 8/8 Plus is $300 on an 7 Plus, I'm not sure that would be enough for me to get the X.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: _33 on September 15, 2017, 12:26:37 PM
Guys I'm in love with the iPhone SE.  Well I don't have it yet but it's perfect.  Not huge like the stupid cell phones of today.  I mean the size of phones is ridiculous.  And are you kidding me it has the design I love of the iPhone 4!   :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 15, 2017, 01:07:40 PM
i thought i'd feel the same way about the 7+ size wise but. ow the regular ones look mongloidian
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 15, 2017, 02:00:46 PM
Well I preordered my 256GB iPhone 8 this morning.  Supposed to ship next Friday.  :thumbs:

No X?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 02:02:08 PM
Well I preordered my 256GB iPhone 8 this morning.  Supposed to ship next Friday.  :thumbs:

No X?

So the X looks cool.

It does, but I didn't see enough to justify the price difference for me to get it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 15, 2017, 02:05:21 PM
Should have just got the S8+ then, you could have enjoyed all those features at a better price!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 02:21:34 PM
What kind of downgrade would I be if I went from an iPhone 6s to a S8+?

Answer:  a pretty big one
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on September 15, 2017, 02:35:45 PM
What kind of downgrade would I be if I went from an iPhone 6s to a S8+?

Answer:  a pretty big one

:cheers:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: _33 on September 15, 2017, 02:58:34 PM
Look at those edges!   :drool:  :love:  :drool:

(https://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/4974/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/aos/published/images/i/ph/iphonese/select/iphonese-select-2016?wid=1200&hei=630&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp&.v=KgRkv3)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 15, 2017, 03:24:27 PM
Those look fine, _33.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 15, 2017, 10:24:26 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERpKo7XZ9yY

great ad by sammy :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: SdK on September 15, 2017, 10:37:33 PM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 20, 2017, 11:22:11 PM
google and htc are gonna change the game
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 22, 2017, 12:46:58 PM
I'm home for lunch and guess what just arrived you guys!?!?!?! :excited: :excited: :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 22, 2017, 12:58:10 PM
food poisoning?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 22, 2017, 01:01:34 PM
food poisoning?

Nope!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on September 22, 2017, 01:04:32 PM
I'm home for lunch and guess what just arrived you guys!?!?!?! :excited: :excited: :excited:

(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/712/animated-number-image-0202.gif)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 22, 2017, 01:05:10 PM
I'm home for lunch and guess what just arrived you guys!?!?!?! :excited: :excited: :excited:

(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/712/animated-number-image-0202.gif)

Yes!  :excited:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 22, 2017, 01:06:10 PM
well i was way off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on September 22, 2017, 09:09:16 PM
Well I love the new phone but WTF did they do to the App Store :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on October 27, 2017, 03:40:37 PM
Anyone order the X?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 27, 2017, 11:47:05 PM
Anyone order the X?

I did not. I was intrigued, but I didn't qualify for the trade in discount, so it's not worth it to me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 08, 2017, 06:37:59 PM
Anyone order the X?
mine came today
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on November 08, 2017, 06:39:33 PM
Anyone order the X?
mine came today
Got mine Monday! Pretty great so far
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 08, 2017, 06:46:19 PM
ya it’s weird, I kind of liked the size of the 7+ because of the girth of my hands
i’m sure i’ll get used to it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 08, 2017, 06:46:56 PM
Anyone order the X?
mine came today
Got mine Monday! Pretty great so far
did you case yours?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on November 08, 2017, 06:59:15 PM
Anyone order the X?
mine came today
Got mine Monday! Pretty great so far
did you case yours?
I did. Got the Tech21 Evo, just put it on tonight, but it's basically the same as the one I had for my 6
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on November 08, 2017, 07:12:08 PM
i just did the apple leather case but considered not putting one on.  the x is thicker and easier to handle than the 7+ was
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on November 08, 2017, 07:18:39 PM
raw dog it, don't be a wuss
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on November 08, 2017, 09:31:51 PM
I still don’t have a case for my 8 and probably won’t get one
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 29, 2017, 10:45:46 PM
Iphone 6, home button hasn't worked for 2 years and the charging station has been iffy lately. Anyways, it's stuck on the apple logo. Am I screwed? Head to Verizon tomorrow? Will it eventually power off?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on December 03, 2017, 01:43:09 PM
ordered the iphone x. will be here tuesday. i'll let you guys know if it sucks, rules, or (most likely outcome) is fine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on December 03, 2017, 05:15:27 PM
ordered the iphone x. will be here tuesday. i'll let you guys know if it sucks, rules, or (most likely outcome) is fine.

I am very anxious to get your opinion on it.  I have been living on borrowed time with a 5s.  I was THIS close to just getting an 8, and moving on with my life, because I was nervous about never having the home button anymore and the whole face thing making the phone turn on all the time or whatever.   Anyway, I am still paralyzed with indecision.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 03, 2017, 05:16:51 PM
The 8 is really great, Pete.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on December 04, 2017, 01:06:15 PM
The iPhone X just made my company's list of employer-provided devices, but requires a $400 employee contribution.

I've had a 6s for two years and like it. Please tell me if it is worth $400 to jump from a 6s to a X, and why. Or whether I should wait for the Xs (whatever it will be called).

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ednksu on December 04, 2017, 02:31:12 PM
Seriously thinking of going to Verizon to get a Pixel 2.  Currently on Sprint  :Crybaby: and on an HTC M One. 
I'm half tempted to get an 8 or X just for simplicity and warranty support. I was kinda disappointed to learn HTC makes the Pixel.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: The Big Train on December 04, 2017, 03:42:34 PM
The iPhone X just made my company's list of employer-provided devices, but requires a $400 employee contribution.

I've had a 6s for two years and like it. Please tell me if it is worth $400 to jump from a 6s to a X, and why. Or whether I should wait for the Xs (whatever it will be called).

Aren’t you getting some money back that you wouldn’t normally have had?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 04, 2017, 03:45:40 PM
if I were going to do it over again, after having my iphone x for a few weeks, id opt for the 8+ over the x

my experience with the x has been hamstrung though with the buggy as crap ios 11
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Joker on December 05, 2017, 10:49:18 AM
Seriously thinking of going to Verizon to get a Pixel 2.  Currently on Sprint  :Crybaby: and on an HTC M One. 
I'm half tempted to get an 8 or X just for simplicity and warranty support. I was kinda disappointed to learn HTC makes the Pixel.

I've had a Pixel 2 XL since release.  I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 05, 2017, 03:22:28 PM
I am probably going to need to get a new (Android) phone soon as my S6 uses up the charge pretty quickly. Also, several of my charging cords have annoyingly stopped working because the little prong things get pushed down just a tiny bit and then my phone won't connect with it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 05, 2017, 03:26:59 PM
I bumped up to a 7 and have been pleased. Mrs wacky bumped up to a 7+ and loves it. I'm content.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on December 05, 2017, 04:02:50 PM
if I were going to do it over again, after having my iphone x for a few weeks, id opt for the 8+ over the x

my experience with the x has been hamstrung though with the buggy as crap ios 11

In what ways?  I haven't really had any trouble.  An App has crashed a few times over the course of the last month, but it seems to work really well overall.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on December 05, 2017, 05:04:12 PM
The charging port door on my free sony phone doesn't stay closed anymore so I ripped it off and will probably buy a new one of the same phone for nothing on ebay so that I don't have to learn anything new should the current phone get mumped up now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2017, 05:19:57 PM
I bumped up to a 7 and have been pleased. Mrs wacky bumped up to a 7+ and loves it.

EXTREME KICKBALL  :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 05, 2017, 08:27:35 PM
if I were going to do it over again, after having my iphone x for a few weeks, id opt for the 8+ over the x

my experience with the x has been hamstrung though with the buggy as crap ios 11

In what ways?  I haven't really had any trouble.  An App has crashed a few times over the course of the last month, but it seems to work really well overall.
lots of app crashes, gets stuck in panoramic mode, apps won’t minimize
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2018, 10:11:29 PM
i’m surprised to say that I do like the wireless charging feature of the iphone ten
also my car came equipped with wireless charging too
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on January 03, 2018, 10:27:06 PM
Oh wow, the car would be the best place. I use a wireless charger at work and on my nightstand, it's very convenient
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2018, 10:58:59 PM
ya the nightstand is great, I said it would be meh but I was wrong
i’m never really in my car long enough to charge the phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 07, 2018, 07:06:03 PM
Does gps simply not work well occasionally in certain areas or on certain networks?  I did this -

The charging port door on my free sony phone doesn't stay closed anymore so I ripped it off and will probably buy a new one of the same phone for nothing on ebay so that I don't have to learn anything new should the current phone get mumped up now.

- last week.  First time using it on the new phone, it could get close but never lock down a location.  Made it impossible to use for navigation while driving, and killed the battery constantly trying to find location.

I've tried switching back to the old phone, and that one has the same issue now.  I can't remember when I'd have used gps last and get a "found location."

Already tried every troubleshooting thing I could find from googling. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2018, 10:26:51 AM
Gave up on getting the ebay sony phone to work right.  Switched back to my old sony phone w/the missing door for a day, and went and got a note 8 last night.  Looks like it'll be a bitch to break it down to the way I've had my phones configured for a decade and/or for me to adapt to modern times, but it'll probably be worth it.

Get at me if you could use the ebay phone.  I'm sure someone who cares more could figure out what I was doing wrong, or just use it on wifi for whatever.  Or it can be the new gE loaner phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2018, 10:30:31 AM
Points/money related, I think I may catch a windfall here.  Best Buy is doing a thing where if you get the phone through them, they pay down $250 of the phone and you pay the rest over 24 months to verizon instead of paying all $950 over 24 months to verizon.  So I did that, and I'll be paying like $29/month on my verizon bill for the next 24 months. 

BUT, they say you can prepay that part, and cell phone bills are 5x points on chase freedom this quarter.  So I'm hoping I can prepay that approx. $700 on my next phone bill to have the phone paid for now like I would've been fine with, while saving $250 and it all being in the form of a cell bill so I get 3500 URs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 02, 2018, 11:48:27 AM
Points/money related, I think I may catch a windfall here.  Best Buy is doing a thing where if you get the phone through them, they pay down $250 of the phone and you pay the rest over 24 months to verizon instead of paying all $950 over 24 months to verizon.  So I did that, and I'll be paying like $29/month on my verizon bill for the next 24 months. 

BUT, they say you can prepay that part, and cell phone bills are 5x points on chase freedom this quarter.  So I'm hoping I can prepay that approx. $700 on my next phone bill to have the phone paid for now like I would've been fine with, while saving $250 and it all being in the form of a cell bill so I get 3500 URs.

Thwarted on being able to pay off the remaining phone balance all at once now and have it be marked as a phone bill payment on my credit card to get all those 5x points, but I think the little $30 payments won't be split out and will be considered a phone bill payment, so I should get 5x on those this quarter and 2x thereafter using my Ink.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on February 02, 2018, 01:34:25 PM
if I were going to do it over again, after having my iphone x for a few weeks, id opt for the 8+ over the x

my experience with the x has been hamstrung though with the buggy as crap ios 11

In what ways?  I haven't really had any trouble.  An App has crashed a few times over the course of the last month, but it seems to work really well overall.
lots of app crashes, gets stuck in panoramic mode, apps won’t minimize

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 10, 2018, 01:50:24 PM
Is there a way to select people to block from texting you, while still allowing them to call you?  Verizon, samsung note 8.  T-Y.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on February 11, 2018, 06:18:50 AM
Is there a way to select people to block from texting you, while still allowing them to call you?  Verizon, samsung note 8.  T-Y.
Close...

Open a text message from them. Open the menu (three vertical dots on my Android). Open People and Options. Disable notifications.

The message will still be in your Inbox but you won't get any notification. I do it to my ex when she's ranting.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on February 11, 2018, 10:30:23 AM
Is there a way to select people to block from texting you, while still allowing them to call you?  Verizon, samsung note 8.  T-Y.
Close...

Open a text message from them. Open the menu (three vertical dots on my Android). Open People and Options. Disable notifications.

The message will still be in your Inbox but you won't get any notification. I do it to my ex when she's ranting.


Trim has been encouraged to use that feature for YEARS now.  Save your breath.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 11, 2018, 10:34:52 AM
I already do that.  It's not good enough.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on February 11, 2018, 10:39:34 AM
 It's actually in the Samsung UI.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-block-text-messages-in-ios-and-android/ (https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-block-text-messages-in-ios-and-android/)


[size=1.125rem]ON A SAMSUNG PHONELike on a Google phone, Samsung phones have two ways to block messages. One method involves opening Messages, then choosing the conversation that contains the contact you want to block. From there, tap the More icon, select Block number, and toggle Message block to “On.” Then, tap OK.[/size]
Alternatively, head to Messages > More > Settings. Tap Block messages to select the check box, then tap Block list. From here, manually enter the contact’s number and tap the ‘+’ sign, or choose from your inbox or contacts list. When you’ve entered all the numbers you want to block, tap the back arrow.[/size][/color]
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 11, 2018, 10:49:02 AM
Ah, I've been using the default verizon "messages+" app instead of the phone's text app.  Verizon's block does both texts and calls, not one or the other.  I'll have to see what negatives come w/using the samsung text app; I think the main one is that old texts won't sync to a new verizon phone if necessary.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GregKSU1027 on February 11, 2018, 11:14:05 AM
Anyone have an iPhone x if so I am curious if it is worth getting if not, I'll just get the 8+

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on February 11, 2018, 11:45:17 AM
I just got the 8+. Previously had the 5s, and hadn’t thought the 6 or 7 was worth it.  I don’t think the 8 or X is either, but my 5s was dying.  I bought the bigger storage option on the 8+ just to help ensure I could use it longer and not worry about how much music and crap I had on it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 12, 2018, 06:25:22 PM
Ah, I've been using the default verizon "messages+" app instead of the phone's text app.  Verizon's block does both texts and calls, not one or the other.  I'll have to see what negatives come w/using the samsung text app; I think the main one is that old texts won't sync to a new verizon phone if necessary.

Tried this, no luck.  The Samsung thing is just like Verizon’s; if you block someone from texting, it blocks them from calling too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on February 13, 2018, 05:56:06 AM
You're going to have to let a different app manage text messages. Try Facebook Messenger or Google Hangouts.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mhkpasa on February 13, 2018, 08:32:46 AM
You're going to have to let a different app manage text messages. Try Facebook Messenger or Google Hangouts.

I use Google Hangouts & Textra SMS

I know Textra allows me to 'blacklist' someone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on February 13, 2018, 08:33:54 AM
I just flipped FB Messenger to handling app. Text block works there too.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on February 13, 2018, 08:41:31 AM
Recently “upgraded” from an iPhone 6s to an 8. It’s a tiny bit faster on some apps. Battery life is better but my old phone was wearing out. Otherwise I’ve not noticed any difference at all. The upgrade isn’t worth the money (work paid for mine).
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 13, 2018, 08:43:55 AM
Ugh, will block them and have them use my landline for emergency calls.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on February 13, 2018, 08:45:19 AM
Anyone have an iPhone x if so I am curious if it is worth getting if not, I'll just get the 8+

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I have it and like it.  If I was still on a college budget, I would save my money for Aggieville and Spring Break trips though. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on February 13, 2018, 08:52:25 AM
Ugh, will block them and have them use my landline for emergency calls.
Landline? Damn Grandpa.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 13, 2018, 09:04:13 AM
Ugh, will block them and have them use my landline for emergency calls.
Landline? Damn Grandpa.

Yes, a thing that can’t be texted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on February 13, 2018, 09:21:00 AM
Do you just get triggered seeing a text from this person to the point you can’t just delete it or ignore it?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Joker on February 13, 2018, 09:50:27 AM
Ugh, will block them and have them use my landline for emergency calls.
Landline? Damn Grandpa.

Yes, a thing that can’t be texted.


Have you looked into the Light Phone?  It's a minimalist cell phone that only makes calls.  It's meant to work in conjunction with your primary cell.  Would be better than a landline imo.


https://www.thelightphone.com/#lightphone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 13, 2018, 11:07:34 AM
I have a home office, and like 6 different phone numbers across all sorts of tech platforms.  None are truly landlines, but one is what I call a landline in that it can only take calls and voicemails, even though I can field those calls and everything on my cell phone.  The important thing is that nobody could text that number a screenshot of what Nigel Johnson tweeted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Gooch on February 13, 2018, 11:30:14 AM
Now I want to know what Nigel tweeted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on February 13, 2018, 11:40:54 AM
Now I want to know what Nigel tweeted.

That exclusive information can only be had by being stuck in this rough ridin' text message chain or by looking at Nigel Johnson’s twitter.  But you’d need internet access for the latter.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 13, 2018, 11:41:39 AM
I wanna know who screenshots and sends you stuff that often
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 25, 2018, 04:51:58 PM
yikes droid users
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/03/facebook-scraped-call-text-message-data-for-years-from-android-phones/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 25, 2018, 04:59:28 PM
I can't think of something I care less about than Facebook having my call logs.

Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on March 25, 2018, 05:49:48 PM
interesting, if true
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 25, 2018, 06:34:11 PM
You mean when i gave facebook access to my contacts it actually used it???
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GregKSU1027 on March 26, 2018, 09:04:57 AM
I'll be joining team iPhone in about a weeks time.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on May 10, 2018, 07:48:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvbHu_bVa_g

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 10, 2018, 08:50:32 PM
it was weird when sundar describes making as phone call as a problem
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2018, 09:45:29 PM
it was weird when sundar describes making as phone call as a problem

If they train this thing to call and cancel my credit cards after I’ve churned it then I might just use it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on May 10, 2018, 10:42:38 PM
you can make one call and set a year’s worth of appointments in 5 minutes
or you can use an app like i do and have it done even quicker

google what are you thinking man?  haircut appointment making is pud level 0.


if sundar was srs about this he would make it call pelts for guys with no game
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2018, 10:48:03 PM
Could auto program this thing to order you a shuttle two-fer at 2a every weekend....
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on May 10, 2018, 11:42:03 PM
Let's see it make a reservation at the scheme.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on May 23, 2018, 06:00:59 PM
htc u12+ red is red hot.

103 dxomark camera score :Wha:

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 10, 2018, 11:56:49 AM
Wednesday  :Chirp: :Chirp: :Chirp:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 12, 2018, 03:11:33 PM
Well looks like I’m upgrading :driving:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Brock Landers on September 12, 2018, 04:15:35 PM
How many Bitcoins does one of those cost?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 12, 2018, 05:53:27 PM
How many Bitcoins does one of those cost?

Less than .25 BTC
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 06, 2018, 01:37:20 PM
Finally got my 256 GB XS and wow this screen is HUGE! :surprised:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 07, 2018, 10:51:44 AM
Review iPhone XS:

Peggy Pos:
- Screen is gigantic and 6/7K quality
- Super fast with everything
- Camera(already industry leading) is even better
- Switch process has gotten easier
- Speakers are very nice and loud
- FaceID is fast when it works(See Nancy Neg)

Nancy Neg:
- App switching is slower, double tapping button was way quicker to bring up other running apps
- Holding it above you when laying down is harder because screen goes edge to edge and can hit buttons on screen in corners
- When I’m in bed and only have one eye open FaceID doesn’t work, so I have to input my pin to unlock
- Doesn’t lock as fast, because you have to hold the power button to activate Siri it waits a little bit to lock
- Keyboard makes different noises and I’m not used to it yet
- Most apps are not optimized to take advantage of full screen which makes some of them look weird
- It’s heavy, feels like I’m doing curls when I pick it up.

Obviously every Nancy Neg is a #FirstWorldProblem and I get that. Overall it’s a pretty incredible phone and pushes the limits of technology, just like every iPhone before it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 07, 2018, 10:55:49 AM
Xs Max is my favorite iPhone OAT. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2018, 11:49:38 AM
face id sucks crap
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 07, 2018, 12:04:27 PM
face id sucks crap

I like it


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2018, 12:57:25 PM
I hate its guts.  i want the button back.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on October 07, 2018, 02:40:27 PM
notch :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 07, 2018, 03:52:07 PM
I will never ever buy a notched phone
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on October 07, 2018, 04:48:40 PM
I'm still over here dying in my Moto G series hill. No notch.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: kso_FAN on October 07, 2018, 05:23:17 PM
face id sucks crap

I like it


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Me too. I don't miss the button.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 07, 2018, 05:24:45 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181007/1cfa8fb4b9a528f00f66232367ba91a8.png)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2018, 06:08:18 PM
i never notice the notch
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 07, 2018, 07:23:32 PM
I just ordered a Note 9.  Pretty jazzed up about it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on October 07, 2018, 07:30:01 PM
I just ordered a Note 9.  Pretty jazzed up about it.

The pen makes it so easy to draw starship enterprises on things.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 25, 2018, 03:43:34 PM
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/10/25/18021944/google-night-sight-pixel-3-camera-samples

Wow, technology man
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on November 14, 2018, 03:33:38 PM
I will never ever buy a notched phone

I've been waiting to replace my s7 with an s10 in Feb and they just released that it's going to have the notch's annoying cousin, a pinhole for the selfie cam. Ugh, I'm so disappointed. I don't at all understand this bezel free display obsession.

I'll take a look when it comes out but I'm going to have to start looking for a replacement  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on November 14, 2018, 03:39:48 PM
i'm just gonna get an s9
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 14, 2018, 07:14:19 PM
I will never ever buy a notched phone

I've been waiting to replace my s7 with an s10 in Feb and they just released that it's going to have the notch's annoying cousin, a pinhole for the selfie cam. Ugh, I'm so disappointed. I don't at all understand this bezel free display obsession.

I'll take a look when it comes out but I'm going to have to start looking for a replacement  :frown:

 Come to the dark side lib!

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on January 03, 2019, 10:16:31 AM
https://twitter.com/geoffreyfowler/status/1080851690952175616
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2019, 10:26:16 AM
if someone were to have told me that apple products were expensive without showing me that graph, i never would have believed it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on January 03, 2019, 10:35:45 AM
I thought the point about how prices have continued to increase despite phones not changing much was interesting. Contrast with TVs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 03, 2019, 12:46:11 PM
FaceID was a game changer. I forgot TouchID even existed until right before I started this post.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 04, 2019, 01:21:20 PM
china mushing apple :love:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 05, 2019, 02:22:00 PM
real reason china is killing apple

(https://www.91-img.com/pictures/122881-v4-xiaomi-mi-mix-3-mobile-phone-large-1.jpg)

no stupid notch, 110% of the phone for 50% of the price
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Pete on January 05, 2019, 05:38:40 PM
I am a noob on phone stuff, but to me it seems that with Apple you pay a premium for stuff that has a very strong history of working without issue.  It seems similar to  Camaro or Charger owners bitching about how German and Japanese sports cars are over priced....about how they have so much more horse power so why bother paying more.

Different strokes for different folks.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on January 05, 2019, 06:00:03 PM
They are so good at creating an ecosystem that is just good enough you don’t want to leave it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 05, 2019, 06:39:19 PM
they have a history of things going wrong and pretending everything is alright.

Quote
Apple has confirmed to The Verge that some of its 2018 iPad Pros are shipping with a very slight bend in the aluminum chassis. But according to the company, this is a side effect of the device’s manufacturing process and shouldn’t worsen over time or negatively affect the flagship iPad’s performance in any practical way. Apple does not consider it to be a defect.

imagine paying $1800 for a bent tablet :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 05, 2019, 08:22:23 PM
I'm going to get that new iphone even though it's the same phone as my current iphone. idgaf.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 05, 2019, 08:45:24 PM
ya I traded my X in for the X plus
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2019, 10:46:49 AM
Galaxy s10 x is $1600 yikes
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on January 15, 2019, 10:55:12 AM
lol. that's five time the cost of my phone. yikes indeed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2019, 10:56:54 AM
5g, 1tb storage on the phone, 10gb RAM. it's more powerful than my 5 yr old laptop.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 15, 2019, 11:03:44 AM
My phone didn’t even cost THAT much :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 25, 2019, 09:03:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYPoJZk8RlE&ab_channel=Engadget

this is neat
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2019, 09:09:49 PM
I have the iphone forever thing from sprint where I get a new iphone whenever the best one comes out every year. my x is good but I feel like I'm doing bad to myself if I don't make them send me the newer one for whatever reason. so I'm going to do it even though I probably can't tell the difference. also my wife who for sure can't. also her sister because I pay her rough ridin' bill for some reason.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2019, 09:11:01 PM
I'm going to get that new iphone even though it's the same phone as my current iphone. idgaf.

crap, I already posted that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 26, 2019, 10:00:35 AM
same. i have the iphone xs max.  women get boners when I pull it out, pretty amazing
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 26, 2019, 11:07:34 AM
it's cause when you pull it out they see the camera area and think it's a xiaomi mi mix 3
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on January 26, 2019, 01:57:01 PM
Are these foldable phones a gimmick or a flashpoint that will spell doom for Apple?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on January 26, 2019, 02:46:26 PM
They will be too expensive for a while, I assume.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on January 29, 2019, 09:10:01 PM
wow facetime :flush:

apple :flush:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on January 29, 2019, 09:24:47 PM
ya crazy
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: catastrophe on January 30, 2019, 06:30:54 AM
Are these foldable phones a gimmick or a flashpoint that will spell doom for Apple?

I had a foldable phone 10 years ago.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on February 07, 2019, 03:03:28 PM
Anybody have experience with Verizon Visible? It's an MVNO (but they don't like to be called that) that's an actual subsidiary of Verizon. I'm not really sure what Verizon's business strategy is for setting up an MVNO that competes directly with the Verizon Prepaid service.

But anyway, Visible offers unlimited talk, text, and data for a $40/mo flat fee, including taxes and fees. Data speed is throttled at 5mbps, and there could be additional data throttling during periods of heavy network use, but the service seems to get good reviews on the data. No wifi calling yet, but I hear that's coming soon.

My wife's year on RedPocket is coming to an end, and that service is much cheaper (about $21.50/mo for unlimited talk, text, and 3GB data if you buy in a 12mo block), but she's been having issues with call audio quality and voicemail.

Can anybody attest to Visible? Call quality?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on February 07, 2019, 03:29:49 PM
They set up different MVNO’s to market to different demographics.
The only issue I’d pay attention to is data throttling on the pre-paid networks.  I believe that post-paid traffic gets priority.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on February 08, 2019, 07:10:44 PM
Yup, that’s the deal. Doesn’t sound like data throttling has been a big issue, so far. I’m mainly concerned about call quality. I didn’t expect that to be any different for an MVNO, but it was. I’ve got Verizon and my woe has RedPocket. Same network, and RedPocket says they have voLTE, but the call audio quality was significantly worse.

I’m gonna try Visible for a month and see if it’s better.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 13, 2019, 04:55:43 PM
We pay a little over $40 per line per month for 5 lines with our business.  The plan has unlimited data and I believe the only throttling is on the hotspot data after 10 GB.  The prepaid deal doesn't seem like that much savings.  Of course,  I haven't priced non-business service in quite a few years.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on February 14, 2019, 12:31:24 PM
who in the world cares about how calls sound on their cell phone!!!!!!!!!

OLDS
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on April 14, 2019, 04:22:04 PM
http://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-news/robbers-returned-victim-s-stolen-phone-because-it-wasn-t-an-iphone-witness-says


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 14, 2019, 04:25:03 PM
/thread
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on April 14, 2019, 05:54:52 PM
Lemmings
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on April 14, 2019, 05:58:08 PM
I really like my S10+. It has theft-deterrent properties that aren't available with the iPhone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 14, 2019, 07:59:40 PM
I like it too but it's really effin slippery. It's making me rethink the #rawdog lifestyle.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on April 15, 2019, 12:19:31 AM
i have the most absurdly slipperly phone in the world, and i have actually dropped it less, because you are always ready.

its the safety paradox thing like how you drive crappier when wearing a seatbelt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on April 15, 2019, 01:26:58 PM
got an iphone x a few months ago.

face recognition sucks balls.

Bring back the thumb print.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2019, 03:24:30 PM
Got an Xs two weeks ago. It rules (exactly the same as the X ruled)


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: catastrophe on April 15, 2019, 05:11:49 PM
Much prefer the thumbprint unlock.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2019, 05:14:12 PM
Much prefer the thumbprint unlock.

Christ, why?


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Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: catastrophe on April 15, 2019, 05:31:28 PM
Works in the dark, fewer instances of failing to recognize, can easily check notifications discretely like under the table (good for work meetings or family dinners), if you’re driving and you want someone to check something or text for you, you can unlock the phone while handling it to them. Probably like 30 other reasons.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 15, 2019, 06:11:57 PM
Works in the dark, fewer instances of failing to recognize, can easily check notifications discretely like under the table (good for work meetings or family dinners), if you’re driving and you want someone to check something or text for you, you can unlock the phone while handling it to them. Probably like 30 other reasons.

FaceID works in the dark what in the world are you talking about?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: catastrophe on April 15, 2019, 06:32:53 PM
Talking about my experience in the real world bud.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2019, 07:14:09 PM
It works for all of that stuff for me. If I can see my phone screen it works. Dark, light, hat, glasses, whatever.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on April 17, 2019, 11:02:44 AM
mine does not work half the time unless i'm looking exactly the right way.  no way does it work in the dark.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 11:03:45 AM
mine does not work half the time unless i'm looking exactly the right way.  no way does it work in the dark.

You need to re-calibrate it or something. On my Xs I don’t even notice a lag in any situations regardless of light condition. Just lift my phone up and it’s on.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on April 17, 2019, 11:30:54 AM
I'll have to mess with it because honest to god I almost have taken it back it is so crappy.
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 17, 2019, 12:37:26 PM
Mine works so well I could probably be wearing a faceless men face and it would still know that it’s me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on April 17, 2019, 02:56:35 PM
mine does not work half the time unless i'm looking exactly the right way.  no way does it work in the dark.
my  Xs max (which i've had longer than anyone on this board), is the same way.  i'm going to now google how to fix it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 02:59:23 PM
Mine also handles beard/no-beard easily. I’m curious wtf it actually is looking at.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2019, 03:00:07 PM
With the Samsung always on feature like 90 percent of the time that I look at my phone it's just to see the time and I don't want or need it to unlock. Used face unlock for like a day and turned it off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 17, 2019, 04:03:03 PM
With the Samsung always on feature like 90 percent of the time that I look at my phone it's just to see the time and I don't want or need it to unlock. Used face unlock for like a day and turned it off.

i turned Always On off because i felt like it was using too much battery. I don't think it actually was, but it was bothering the hell outta me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2019, 04:07:58 PM
Good news ww, it uses barely any battery!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on April 17, 2019, 04:36:52 PM
I turned it off because it was using too much battery.

The thing you put your finger on to unlock the phone is always in a spot that's pretty natural to touch when you have the phone in your hand.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 04:52:51 PM
Same with my face


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: catastrophe on April 17, 2019, 05:39:20 PM
Yeah maybe my face just isn’t unique enough from most angles. It’s always like, “who tf are you. Oh and I’m not gonna even try again unless you lock the screen first.”
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: catastrophe on April 17, 2019, 05:40:50 PM
And I would just go without a pw like sd and tbt obviously are but my work requires it. :curse:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 06:04:11 PM
Mine requires 8 digits but finger/face suffices.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on April 17, 2019, 06:05:49 PM
Mine requires 8 digits but finger/face suffices.


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Only minimum 7 digits for me. I aspire to 8, one day.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on April 17, 2019, 06:19:56 PM
The thought of needing to wait on a process for my phone to unlock for even a millisecond absolutely infuriates me. I would probably instead choose to just drop out of society altogether.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 17, 2019, 06:30:54 PM
I use it for all of my financial apps and stuff too so I have everything double facelocked
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 06:47:08 PM
The thought of needing to wait on a process for my phone to unlock for even a millisecond absolutely infuriates me. I would probably instead choose to just drop out of society altogether.

Get an Xs. No milliseconds.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 17, 2019, 07:17:51 PM
https://twitter.com/stevekovach/status/1118571414934753280
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2019, 07:57:57 PM
The test units are having tons of problems
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2019, 07:58:30 PM
Also that thing is 2 grand lol
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 22, 2019, 07:42:22 PM
Who’s getting one because I’m rough ridin' not

https://twitter.com/cnet/status/1120462286315909120
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on April 22, 2019, 09:05:29 PM
Jake Waters is doing hand modeling these day? Who knew.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on April 23, 2019, 08:18:43 PM
Who’s getting one because I’m rough ridin' not

https://twitter.com/cnet/status/1120462286315909120

Put some curly hair and rubber lips on that sucker and they got a hit on their hands.

P.S. only phone nerds/perv's will see what I done.  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on April 25, 2019, 08:04:47 AM
That's got to be a joke
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 03, 2019, 07:23:17 PM
omg omg omg omg omg :excited:

https://twitter.com/complex/status/1135633219225886720
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on June 03, 2019, 08:12:42 PM
Rofl, apple dweebs get so excited about the most mundane features
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on June 04, 2019, 02:12:40 AM
Rofl, apple dweebs get so excited about the most mundane features

But, but, but that's all they got.  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on June 04, 2019, 01:38:15 PM
that commercial is cool looking and then you realize it's for dark mode :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5LTnJI2Nm0

this is real innovation. china rough ridin' crushing it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on June 05, 2019, 12:35:00 AM
apple has a $999 monitor stand

 :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 05, 2019, 09:12:04 PM
apple has a $999 monitor stand

 :lol:

I could honestly do something similar :lol:

https://twitter.com/denniscode/status/1136110186244952065
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on June 05, 2019, 09:29:49 PM
 :D

so good
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2019, 11:19:12 AM
 :sdeek:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/20/horns-are-growing-young-peoples-skulls-phone-use-is-blame-research-suggests/?fbclid=IwAR2cE5-T9BAobbXDatVszmWjOIb9YRvHAXzIm3ughI04e3KOLUCEJ9NbdxY&noredirect=on&utm_term=.9a45de18b725 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/20/horns-are-growing-young-peoples-skulls-phone-use-is-blame-research-suggests/?fbclid=IwAR2cE5-T9BAobbXDatVszmWjOIb9YRvHAXzIm3ughI04e3KOLUCEJ9NbdxY&noredirect=on&utm_term=.9a45de18b725)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 09, 2019, 01:24:32 PM
Guess what time of year it is again, guys!! New iPhones are announced tomorrow!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 23, 2019, 12:30:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBaG8Ai75io

looks so elite. imagine paying 2x more for a phone that looks 2 years older
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on September 23, 2019, 02:38:22 PM
Got the 11 Pro on Friday.  The camera is pretty bad ass compared to my 7 that I had before.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on October 03, 2019, 07:24:13 PM
Get one of these(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/5ca6727838c497a2fd7821d233ea4e2e.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 03, 2019, 08:02:29 PM
haha, such a great movie and good idea!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on November 25, 2019, 01:59:48 PM
i got one of those elite chinese all screen phones, which is cool i guess. but my favorite thing has to be for face unlock, the camera pops up with this motorized sound, and it really feels like i'm in the future.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on May 25, 2020, 10:39:27 AM
so i was gifted an iphone 11. neat stuff. annoyed at some small things, and it looks and feels out of date. but i like how it takes pictures good without trying hard. and that cool people tend to own iphones so people will think i'm cool. notch and huge bezels not too lame either with darkmode and a black background. will consider the 12 :sdeek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 15, 2020, 02:44:00 PM
https://twitter.com/businessinsider/status/1272613684586713089
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on June 15, 2020, 06:22:06 PM
Good news. TMO back online in Kentucky. Texts are rolling in.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on June 27, 2020, 08:05:42 AM
Got a new phone after the Moto G4 screen cracked last weekend. This G8 Power is smooth. Motorola is definitely keeping up with the big boys.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 08, 2020, 07:56:35 PM
I need a new phone you guys. The newest iPhone is taking forever to come out and probably will get delayed a bit. I haven’t had a phone for longer than a year in probably a decade. My Xs should be in a museum it’s so old.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on July 09, 2020, 06:31:09 PM
Come on over to the Moto side. The water is just right.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 09, 2020, 07:47:07 PM
Come on over to the Moto side. The water is just right.

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:barf:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on July 09, 2020, 07:50:01 PM


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on July 26, 2020, 07:00:03 PM
So, my phone died Friday night. My friend (let's call him Brad Cook) had to order my Uber home from his phone. Apparently, my phone fell out of my pocket in the Uber. Realized it immediately, but there was nothing I could do about it until the next day, as I hadn't ordered the Uber from my account.

Neither Brad nor Uber had any luck reaching the driver about it. Meanwhile, I realized just how unlivable life is without a phone. I can't access my work network w/o two-factor authentication, which requires a phone. So, no way to work or check work e-mails without a phone. Also, getting things delivered is a real challenge, as I have to use my phone to let people through security. Broke down and dropped a stimulus check on a new phone today. Thought about getting an iPhone 11 but went with the Galaxy S20 (to own the libs).

I remain mildly optimistic that I'll get my phone back, but in my experience when you report a missing phone to Uber, the driver responds immediately, and you pay the driver a small fee to drop it off. (I had never lost my phone before, but I've been around others who had.) This feels like "The First 48," and each passing moment diminishes the likelihood that I'll ever get it back. But, at least I have a phone and I can work. Yayyy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on July 26, 2020, 07:19:26 PM
Phone company may be able to trace your phone location, if the battery isn't dead.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on July 26, 2020, 07:21:07 PM
Phone company may be able to trace your phone location, if the battery isn't dead.

Battery is dead.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on July 26, 2020, 07:33:37 PM
Phone company may be able to trace your phone location, if the battery isn't dead.

Battery is dead.

Looks like you're SOL with ph company.  I lost a phone several years ago and used this strategy and was told they can't locate it without it being active.  Maybe you'll find it.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on July 26, 2020, 07:48:59 PM
Phone company may be able to trace your phone location, if the battery isn't dead.

Battery is dead.

Looks like you're SOL with ph company.  I lost a phone several years ago and used this strategy and was told they can't locate it without it being active.  Maybe you'll find it.  Good luck.

I think I might be able to track it if it (a) gets charged, and (b) gets connected to a WiFi network. Of course, someone would have to wipe it in order to use it, so it might all be for naught.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on July 26, 2020, 08:02:47 PM
When I left my phone in an Uber I went to the website to report it but it required authentication from my phone to log in. Made me lol.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on July 26, 2020, 08:09:44 PM
So next I contacted 'clams via Xbox and he negotiated the return from the next passenger who was pakked af and took it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on July 26, 2020, 08:17:49 PM
nicname might be able to recover it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on July 26, 2020, 09:56:53 PM
Ha.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on July 26, 2020, 11:33:23 PM
nicname might be able to recover it.

Prob just result in a spirited effort fizzling out before success.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on July 26, 2020, 11:35:25 PM
 Need a new iPhone. How long until having 5g is important? I’m not looking to break the bank. Prob just gonna grab a refurbished X or something. Still rocking a 7, but she is on her last legs.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on July 27, 2020, 12:49:29 AM
On the plus side, my new phone is allegedly 5g. Pulling nearly 300 mbps d/l at the moment, and I usually get crappy reception at my place.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 27, 2020, 08:02:29 AM
On the plus side, my new phone is allegedly 5g. Pulling nearly 300 mbps d/l at the moment, and I usually get crappy reception at my place.

good luck with the 5G  :jeffy:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2020, 08:31:22 AM
I wish phones weren't so big. I went from a Pixel 2 to a Pixel 3a a few months ago and the 3a hurt my hand when I got it. :cyclist:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on July 27, 2020, 08:51:32 AM
Been watching Weeds and having flip phone / small phone envy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 07, 2020, 01:11:27 PM
I just ordered the most monster new note 20.  I wish it was smaller, but I want all the tech stuff in that one so that it stays relatively current the longest.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 07, 2020, 01:18:09 PM
i went 3 years without damaging my GS8. In the last 4 months i've dropped it twice and it landed on an edge of an object both times damaging the edge of the screen. It's not awful and the screen cover is keeping everything together. Battery still lasts all day so i really don't want to drop however much money a new phone costs anymore. :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 08, 2020, 04:07:27 PM
New iPhone announcement next Tuesday!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 08, 2020, 04:10:48 PM
Based on what I've seen it has the physical aesthetics of Soviet architecture circa 1973

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on September 08, 2020, 04:11:16 PM
I think I am going to get a watch if the new one is good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2020, 04:43:49 PM
i'm looking forward to the iphone returning to the squared off edges, not sure how that relates to soviet architecture circa 1973 but i'll leave that to those who were studying it at k-state back then
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 08, 2020, 04:49:39 PM
:surprised:

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 17, 2020, 01:43:24 PM
lib and any other fellow no screen protector bros: i dropped my phone while VQ'ing in moab and cracked the screen and then this week it got worse and most of the screen stopped working. took it to sprint/t-mobile and they replaced the screen for $29 in like 2 hours. lmao at anybody who has a stupid screen protector
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: passranch on September 17, 2020, 02:20:40 PM
Cell phone accessories are a complete scam
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 17, 2020, 02:30:45 PM
I feel like my phone is too slick without a case and i would drop it more. I enjoy mine
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GregKSU1027 on September 17, 2020, 02:32:36 PM
lib and any other fellow no screen protector bros: i dropped my phone while VQ'ing in moab and cracked the screen and then this week it got worse and most of the screen stopped working. took it to sprint/t-mobile and they replaced the screen for $29 in like 2 hours. lmao at anybody who has a stupid screen protector
I also don’t use a screen protector. What a waste of rough ridin’ money


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Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2020, 03:23:34 PM
I don’t use a screen protector but wouldn’t it be cheaper than $29 not even including two hours of your life? Maybe I’m missing the sarcasm or something.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 17, 2020, 03:39:01 PM
oh yes of course. i just don't like the way it feels or looks with a screen protector. at least the ones i've seen. also i didn't sit there and wait for 2 hours
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: puniraptor on September 17, 2020, 03:53:32 PM
I feel like my phone is too slick without a case and i would drop it more. I enjoy mine
Safety paradox. I drop my phone less with no case because it is impossibly slippery
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 17, 2020, 03:58:01 PM
The screen protector I had best buy put on my new phone already has some tear or something right where the thumb goes to unlock it and it jacks that process up.  I need to go see if they'll put a new one on or give me some money back and I'll go raw.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 17, 2020, 04:06:05 PM
My fav was the galaxy s5 cause it had a rubbery plastic back instead of the slick glass back everyone uses now.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 17, 2020, 04:18:06 PM
I think I have an iPhone 5 maybe its a 6. Is there any real benefit to newer phones? doesn't seem like it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2020, 07:11:58 PM
there’s nothing better than walking into a high level business meeting and throwing my iphone 11 pro max down on the boardroom table in front of all of the betas in the room.  sets the tone immediately and let’s everyone know who the boss is.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 17, 2020, 08:23:15 PM
Yes. Love having the newest phone possible

Also iOS 14!!!


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 17, 2020, 08:24:19 PM
Yes. Love having the newest phone possible

Also iOS 14!!!


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 17, 2020, 08:31:50 PM
So speaking of iOS 14 what does everyone of the cool iPhone people think of the new pin thing in iMessage?  Idk if I like it, it's like....different than any pin feature I've ever seen
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 17, 2020, 08:36:07 PM
So speaking of iOS 14 what does everyone of the cool iPhone people think of the new pin thing in iMessage?  Idk if I like it, it's like....different than any pin feature I've ever seen

let’s just say that i’m pinterested in that feature  ;)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 17, 2020, 08:40:03 PM
 :Keke:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 17, 2020, 08:57:04 PM
It’s pintastic pin my oPINion


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 18, 2020, 10:03:48 AM
seems like all new phones are gigantic too.. my pockets arent that big and I don't want to lug basically a tablet around with me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 18, 2020, 01:48:02 PM
I went with the regular 11 pro or whatever.  I don't like the giant ones
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 20, 2020, 06:19:55 AM
I love reading through iOS fanboy posts.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 20, 2020, 07:57:38 AM
I've never been one to geek out about hardware or apps. Like, they either work or they don't. Whatever. But if there's one thing I care even less about, it's an operating system. I'm happy for the people who do enjoy them, though!

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 20, 2020, 09:33:44 AM
apple has consistently made the best phones and if you use android you have no clue what a real cell phone is
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 20, 2020, 09:48:09 AM
apple has consistently made the best phones and if you use android you have no clue what a real cell phone is
Qft clams qft


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 20, 2020, 10:11:44 AM
I've never been one to geek out about hardware or apps. Like, they either work or they don't. Whatever. But if there's one thing I care even less about, it's an operating system. I'm happy for the people who do enjoy them, though!

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ActualDeafeningFinch-max-1mb.gif)

that video is one of my favs all-time. so great
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 21, 2020, 04:50:10 AM
apple has consistently made the best phones and if you use android you have no clue what a real cell phone is
Earlier generations were no doubt superior to the cheap Androids on the market. Different game today.

My kid has an 8.  It functions no differently than my $300 Moto.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 21, 2020, 07:00:44 PM
Lol

https://twitter.com/samfbiddle/status/1308128976313835520
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 21, 2020, 08:28:17 PM
Oops.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on September 21, 2020, 08:59:20 PM
I'm gonna stay with my 4G LG=V30 until 5G becomes common in most areas.  As it is, I get about 2 bars of signal at best in the rural area I live in.  So all you fools buying the over priced new phones are wasting your money if you expect to get what the phone is capable of performing.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 21, 2020, 09:05:53 PM
I'm gonna stay with my 4G LG=V30 until 5G becomes common in most areas.  As it is, I get about 2 bars of signal at best in the rural area I live in.  So all you fools buying the over priced new phones are wasting your money if you expect to get what the phone is capable of performing.
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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 06, 2020, 04:18:21 PM
New iPhone announcement next Tuesday!
For real this time tho!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on October 06, 2020, 05:18:48 PM
"There's a sucker born every minute."  B T Barnum

The Da Big Train and his money are soon departed.  :ROFL:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on October 07, 2020, 06:50:40 AM
It's an annual event and so darn cute seeing him get all excited.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on October 07, 2020, 01:21:34 PM
So cute, just like kids jonesing for a new toy.  :D
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 13, 2020, 01:11:30 PM
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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2020, 08:21:13 AM
ordered two 12 pros for mrs. dave and I. hers gold mine the dark grey. hers 256gb and mine 512gb. I pay for apple backup cloud stuff and it just automatically puts all my stuff there so I don't know that I actually need the 512 but I like the cozy feeling just in case.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 22, 2020, 03:33:57 PM
I just got a watch series 6 and it seems pretty cool. I am trying to get unfat so I think it will be good for that, but any other pro tips?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 22, 2020, 04:23:44 PM
I just got a watch series 6 and it seems pretty cool. I am trying to get unfat so I think it will be good for that, but any other pro tips?

it's great for getting unfat, load up the nike plus run app and let it do all of your unfat action tracking.   but the best thing is apple paying with it. simply amazing. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on December 23, 2020, 05:52:12 AM
I'm excited to announce that after having a Google phone for 4 years, I'm finally becoming a Google fi customer starting tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on December 23, 2020, 09:58:05 AM
anyone using the iPhone 12 mini? Got an email about a good trade in deal with Verizon. ms ww has a 3.5 yr old iphone 7.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: 8manpick on December 23, 2020, 10:07:42 AM
I still have an iPhone X. It seems to run fine, am I missing anything by not upgrading?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 23, 2020, 10:48:16 AM
anyone using the iPhone 12 mini? Got an email about a good trade in deal with Verizon. ms ww has a 3.5 yr old iphone 7.
yes, they are great.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 23, 2020, 10:51:17 AM
I still have an iPhone X. It seems to run fine, am I missing anything by not upgrading?
Yes. I had the Xs and it ran fine too but I got the 12 pro and it’s worth it
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 23, 2020, 10:52:07 AM
I just got a watch series 6 and it seems pretty cool. I am trying to get unfat so I think it will be good for that, but any other pro tips?

it's great for getting unfat, load up the nike plus run app and let it do all of your unfat action tracking.   but the best thing is apple paying with it. simply amazing.
COVID quar era has wrecked me, but I know 2021 is when I start looking like Pete.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 23, 2020, 11:03:42 AM
BONER ALERT!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on December 23, 2020, 11:20:42 AM
anyone using the iPhone 12 mini? Got an email about a good trade in deal with Verizon. ms ww has a 3.5 yr old iphone 7.
yes, they are great.

getting a pissclams  :thumbs: is good enough for me
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on December 23, 2020, 02:23:50 PM
BONER ALERT!
I have a watch app for that.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on December 24, 2020, 11:29:50 AM
anyone using the iPhone 12 mini? Got an email about a good trade in deal with Verizon. ms ww has a 3.5 yr old iphone 7.
yes, they are great.

getting a pissclams  :thumbs: is good enough for me
I was in the same situ, she had a 6 or something like that and really likes the small size of those phones so we tried the mini and I liked hers so much that I ordered one for myself (but was too lazy to go get it from the verizon store so it got returned) go cats
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 22, 2021, 01:58:11 PM
Holy crap

https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/22/22294983/huawei-mate-x2-fold-specs-price

Quote
Huawei says the Mate X2 will be available in China with 256GB of internal storage for ¥17,999 (around $2,785) or for ¥18,999 (around $2,940) with 512GB of storage.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 12, 2021, 04:07:38 PM
just got the GS21 and holy crap the onscreen fingerprint is awesome. Face recognition works really well too. Biggest thing I hate is all my fav notification sounds are gone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2021, 05:29:09 PM
What did you have previously?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on March 14, 2021, 04:16:45 PM
What did you have previously?

GS8, which had the fingerprint reader on the back and worked pretty well.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: passranch on March 18, 2021, 11:17:30 PM
That's like 13 more GS's than before!!  Wow!!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: CHONGS on August 17, 2021, 04:26:34 PM
I'm excited to announce that after having a Google phone for 4 years, I'm finally becoming a Google fi customer starting tomorrow.
How has it been? I'm thinking about it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2021, 07:21:46 PM
Switched to Verizon after being with sprint since 2003. They gave me $1,600 for 3 lines and a watch which is absolutely wild.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 18, 2021, 06:50:09 AM
Summer is ending. It's about time for Apple to bend you over for a new phone. Good thing you got that $1600.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 15, 2021, 09:35:07 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2GGBZqtuE/
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: cfbandyman on September 15, 2021, 12:19:18 PM
I'm excited to announce that after having a Google phone for 4 years, I'm finally becoming a Google fi customer starting tomorrow.
How has it been? I'm thinking about it.

Can't answer for mir but I've had fi for about 5 years now, love it, never looked back, very few issues and most were early on in early adoption. About the only issue I still have is it sometimes tried to hard to use wifi for calls at home and that can lead to poor quality but outside of that, super easy. Travel is the best with it, I've gone to Iceland, Germany, Austria, Dominican Republic, Canada, and Mexico and other than it taking a little time after landing for it to figure out where it is (like a minute) it works just like in the US. Virtually seamless travelling internationally.

I often spend $50 or less a month, only time it spikes is when travelling, so you gotta be mindful but it caps after like 6GB so you can't spend too much, but there will be throttle. I rarely use  that much data since 90% of my time is spent at home or at work, or WFH, so it can be cheap if you're on wifi a lot. For me the overall price is fairly cheap, quality is pretty good, and internationally it's so, so good.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2022, 10:48:49 AM
Any other google-fi bros? How's it going? Specifically in KC? My phone is starting to wear out a bit and thinking of moving to them when I get a new one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on March 28, 2022, 02:41:02 PM
i wonder what's the next tech upgrade that's going to make new phones interesting again.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2022, 01:53:58 AM
Woah, been a while since I opened this thread. I didn't make the switch. I wish I could remember what the decision-making process for me was at the time. Certainly now Fi is absolutely a non starter. We have 4 phones on our plan now and with unlimited data with Fi that starts at $180 a month. We were on Verizon when I posted that, we stayed with Verizon and have since switched to T-Mobile, did it last July. Our 4 phone T-Mobile unlimited plan is $120 and the data caps are much higher than they would be with Fi. Need those higher caps with three children spending lots of time traveling and on the road.

I haven't resumed international travel but I can't imagine doing anything different than what I've done for years and that's getting a sim card for about $10 at wherever I am and popping it in for when I don't have access to WiFi. European travel is even easier, just get an EE card and it's good everywhere, I've used the same card from Liverpool to Kiev.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2022, 06:32:52 AM
Woah, been a while since I opened this thread. I didn't make the switch. I wish I could remember what the decision-making process for me was at the time. Certainly now Fi is absolutely a non starter. We have 4 phones on our plan now and with unlimited data with Fi that starts at $180 a month. We were on Verizon when I posted that, we stayed with Verizon and have since switched to T-Mobile, did it last July. Our 4 phone T-Mobile unlimited plan is $120 and the data caps are much higher than they would be with Fi. Need those higher caps with three children spending lots of time traveling and on the road.

I haven't resumed international travel but I can't imagine doing anything different than what I've done for years and that's getting a sim card for about $10 at wherever I am and popping it in for when I don't have access to WiFi. European travel is even easier, just get an EE card and it's good everywhere, I've used the same card from Liverpool to Kiev.

I switched from t-mobile to fi and pay $120 (plus tax) for 4 lines. Its the simply unlimited plan and we get 22gb full speed before it gets throttled and only one kid comes close. I get coverage in way more places than T-Mobile (my parents' place in Kansas, for instance). Only downside is that particular plan is only for US, Canada and Mexico, but I could switch if I go to Europe (or pop in a new sim)

Basically it's fine.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2022, 07:18:57 AM
Switched to Verizon after being with sprint since 2003. They gave me $1,600 for 3 lines and a watch which is absolutely wild.
We’re still just paying our monthly bill with this massive credit. Also service is way better than our T-Mobile service was. 5g is fast AF and I use it to hotspot for work a lot.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on August 26, 2022, 12:09:42 PM
I'm really fascinated by the new flip and fold phones by Samsung.  I haven't been on an Android phone in so long and I love iOS. But I'm very tempted.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 17, 2022, 04:43:07 AM
the emaw purple iphone 14 pro is a hot piece of ass
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2022, 12:05:33 PM
the emaw purple iphone 14 pro is a hot piece of ass

I ordered that thing in boring old black.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 22, 2022, 10:59:07 AM
Need cell phone expertise please.

Situation:
- I nuked my 12 pro in Kauai salt water and had to get a 13 pro when we were out there. So I upgraded mine.
- 14 pro is out. I want that one. So I upgraded mrs. dave's line and that one just arrived.
- I want to get all my stuff onto that phone and all her stuff onto my 13 pro and have the numbers switched so the 14 is mine and 13 is hers.

What's the best route to do this? Verizon has a thing online where you can just swap numbers which seems easy enough? Do I go ahead and load my stuff from my phone onto the new one now? What is my order of operation here?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 22, 2022, 11:11:54 AM
Need cell phone expertise please.

Situation:
- I nuked my 12 pro in Kauai salt water and had to get a 13 pro when we were out there. So I upgraded mine.
- 14 pro is out. I want that one. So I upgraded mrs. dave's line and that one just arrived.
- I want to get all my stuff onto that phone and all her stuff onto my 13 pro and have the numbers switched so the 14 is mine and 13 is hers.

What's the best route to do this? Verizon has a thing online where you can just swap numbers which seems easy enough? Do I go ahead and load my stuff from my phone onto the new one now? What is my order of operation here?

once you swap numbers, you should just sign in with apple id/icloud id and everything is golden right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 22, 2022, 11:26:36 AM
well, I have no idea OBVIOUSLY
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 27, 2022, 06:24:21 PM
the emaw purple iphone 14 pro is a hot piece of ass

I ordered that thing in boring old black.
Same. Got it today and it’s a lot chonkier than my 12 Pro. One of the reviews I watched said the same case I had would fit this one… :curse:

The side power button is slightly lower on the side and so the cutout on my case doesn’t fit! Other than that it’s hot af
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on September 27, 2022, 08:00:25 PM
day one silver pro max owner with new case (leather, apple, orange) along with new apple mag safe wallet (brown)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 27, 2022, 08:02:28 PM
14 Pro 512gb in matte black here


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 27, 2022, 08:03:09 PM
the emaw purple iphone 14 pro is a hot piece of ass

I ordered that thing in boring old black.
Same. Got it today and it’s a lot chonkier than my 12 Pro. One of the reviews I watched said the same case I had would fit this one… :curse:

The side power button is slightly lower on the side and so the cutout on my case doesn’t fit! Other than that it’s hot af
12 pro cases won’t even fit 13 pro, let alone 14 pro


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 27, 2022, 08:05:19 PM
the emaw purple iphone 14 pro is a hot piece of ass

I ordered that thing in boring old black.
Same. Got it today and it’s a lot chonkier than my 12 Pro. One of the reviews I watched said the same case I had would fit this one… :curse:

The side power button is slightly lower on the side and so the cutout on my case doesn’t fit! Other than that it’s hot af
12 pro cases won’t even fit 13 pro, let alone 14 pro


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Well, you know SD, the review I watched is from a very credible reviewer guy so I was dupped ok
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 27, 2022, 08:05:54 PM
14 Pro 512gb in matte black here


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Also same
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Institutional Control on September 27, 2022, 09:34:11 PM
14 Pro 512gb in matte black here


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Same. I’m liking it.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on October 20, 2022, 07:28:38 PM
Upgraded to pro max from 11. First impression is this thing is a rough ridin' tank. Impossible to use laying in bed and holding it up. Positive is might mean less time wasted laying around playing on my phone.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 20, 2022, 08:03:36 PM
Upgraded to pro max from 11. First impression is this thing is a rough ridin' tank. Impossible to use laying in bed and holding it up. Positive is might mean less time wasted laying around playing on my phone.
Yeah it’s pretty chonky. I’ve had a popsocket the past few years and it’s the only way to go.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 21, 2022, 08:58:46 AM
I wanted the pro max but it didn't fit in my pocket of the jeans I was wearing and i'm not ready for one of those man purse/satch things.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on October 21, 2022, 12:50:48 PM
Swapped it out for the pro to better fit my tiny hands. All is well.

Underrated accessory: matte screen protector? No more annoying fingerprints, my phone is going to look new and not gross 24/7. Downside: slippery to type on but I’m used to it now I think.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on October 21, 2022, 12:55:45 PM
I wanted the pro max but it didn't fit in my pocket of the jeans I was wearing and i'm not ready for one of those man purse/satch things.

God damn millennials and their skinny jeans
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on October 21, 2022, 02:27:55 PM
I wanted the pro max but it didn't fit in my pocket of the jeans I was wearing and i'm not ready for one of those man purse/satch things.

God damn millennials and their skinny jeans

I'm a slim fit man myself.  Mostly wear BR travelers
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 21, 2022, 03:43:43 PM
Swapped it out for the pro to better fit my tiny hands. All is well.

Underrated accessory: matte screen protector? No more annoying fingerprints, my phone is going to look new and not gross 24/7. Downside: slippery to type on but I’m used to it now I think.
underrated accessory- the magsafe wallet thing apple makes
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 29, 2023, 04:57:53 PM
New phones drop in 2 weeks. Will be revolutionary.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on August 29, 2023, 05:27:42 PM
New phones drop in 2 weeks. Will be revolutionary.

Oh yeah? They're going to slap another camera on the back? That would be revolutionary.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on August 29, 2023, 06:33:31 PM
Are the new ones going to have no physical charging port? I'll admit every time they make a major change like eliminating 3.5MM jack, face recognition, etc that I always think they are rough ridin' up majorly, and they never do.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 30, 2023, 08:41:29 AM
Are the new ones going to have no physical charging port? I'll admit every time they make a major change like eliminating 3.5MM jack, face recognition, etc that I always think they are rough ridin' up majorly, and they never do.

I'm not sure they will ever do this since everyone has some sort of case and most wireless chargers work like crap with a case.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: passranch on August 30, 2023, 02:38:50 PM
Are the new ones going to have no physical charging port? I'll admit every time they make a major change like eliminating 3.5MM jack, face recognition, etc that I always think they are rough ridin' up majorly, and they never do.

I'm not sure they will ever do this since everyone has some sort of case and most wireless chargers work like crap with a case.

Not to mention CarPlay/Android Auto requires a USB connection in like 99% of cars that have it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on August 30, 2023, 02:56:59 PM
60% of iphones already have cracked screens, imagine the number if they didn’t allow cases  :eek:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on August 30, 2023, 03:08:32 PM
It is like 98% more likely that Apple changes the charging port to USB-C than does away with it altogether.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2023, 04:55:59 PM
Are the new ones going to have no physical charging port? I'll admit every time they make a major change like eliminating 3.5MM jack, face recognition, etc that I always think they are rough ridin' up majorly, and they never do.

I'm not sure they will ever do this since everyone has some sort of case and most wireless chargers work like crap with a case.

Not to mention CarPlay/Android Auto requires a USB connection in like 99% of cars that have it.
wut


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 30, 2023, 05:29:45 PM
Are the new ones going to have no physical charging port? I'll admit every time they make a major change like eliminating 3.5MM jack, face recognition, etc that I always think they are rough ridin' up majorly, and they never do.

I'm not sure they will ever do this since everyone has some sort of case and most wireless chargers work like crap with a case.

Not to mention CarPlay/Android Auto requires a USB connection in like 99% of cars that have it.
wut


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wireless CarPlay isn’t as common as you might expect
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 30, 2023, 06:05:50 PM
Ya. Wireless just hit the last couple of years.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on August 30, 2023, 07:11:55 PM
Ya. Wireless just hit the last couple of years.
well I had it in my 2018 M2 that was built in 2017 but it’s becoming more common
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 30, 2023, 07:15:32 PM
Ya. Wireless just hit the last couple of years.
well I had it in my 2018 M2 that was built in 2017 but it’s becoming more common
Domestics last couple of years.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 31, 2023, 09:52:03 AM
Bought a new Bronco Sport and it doesn't have wireless carplay standard.  I think you have to find one with the tech package for it to be wireless.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on August 31, 2023, 10:01:31 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

For reference I drive a 2013 VW CC (6-speed manual) and a 2009 Ford Focus. Both have Bluetooth, which I appreciate. The VW has an unobtrusive touch screen. The Ford has a small screen with lights kind of like an alarm clock.

Both have old school rpm, speedometer etc, and some digital info readouts.

Mrs Nicname drives a new Hyundai Palisade. I can hardly stand to get behind the wheel of that thing, with all the modern features.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2023, 10:07:45 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

have you considered just riding a horse or, like, a mule? could carry your jug of liquor with XXX written on the side of it while travelling? just a stupid rough ridin' corncob pipe hanging out of your sore covered mouth 24/7? have you considered that?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on August 31, 2023, 10:12:17 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

have you considered just riding a horse or, like, a mule? could carry your jug of liquor with XXX written on the side of it while travelling? just a stupid rough ridin' corncob pipe hanging out of your sore covered mouth 24/7? have you considered that?

I dabbled in corn cob pipin in my youth.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 31, 2023, 10:13:59 AM
I dabbled in corn cob pipin in my youth.

Confirm'd.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on August 31, 2023, 10:15:08 AM
Bought a new Bronco Sport and it doesn't have wireless carplay standard.  I think you have to find one with the tech package for it to be wireless.

I've done absolutely nothing since our bradyfest breakfast and the tips you gave me on what to get.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on August 31, 2023, 10:16:56 AM
I dabbled in corn cob pipin in my youth.

Confirm'd.

Cobbfirm’d
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 31, 2023, 10:28:40 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

For reference I drive a 2013 VW CC (6-speed manual) and a 2009 Ford Focus. Both have Bluetooth, which I appreciate. The VW has an unobtrusive touch screen. The Ford has a small screen with lights kind of like an alarm clock.

Both have old school rpm, speedometer etc, and some digital info readouts.

Mrs Nicname drives a new Hyundai Palisade. I can hardly stand to get behind the wheel of that thing, with all the modern features.

Ha, Mrs SF is the exact same. Unless it is specifically for GPS, she hates seeing the CarPlay screen. So much so that, I am in her car like 2% of the time and when I'm in there, the wireless CarPlay is hooked to my phone every time. She likes new cars, but wishes they all just had old school knobs and switches. Its rough ridin' weird.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on August 31, 2023, 10:36:35 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

For reference I drive a 2013 VW CC (6-speed manual) and a 2009 Ford Focus. Both have Bluetooth, which I appreciate. The VW has an unobtrusive touch screen. The Ford has a small screen with lights kind of like an alarm clock.

Both have old school rpm, speedometer etc, and some digital info readouts.

Mrs Nicname drives a new Hyundai Palisade. I can hardly stand to get behind the wheel of that thing, with all the modern features.

Ha, Mrs SF is the exact same. Unless it is specifically for GPS, she hates seeing the CarPlay screen. So much so that, I am in her car like 2% of the time and when I'm in there, the wireless CarPlay is hooked to my phone every time. She likes new cars, but wishes they all just had old school knobs and switches. Its rough ridin' weird.

Me and Mrs SF, two peas in a pod.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on August 31, 2023, 12:12:16 PM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

For reference I drive a 2013 VW CC (6-speed manual) and a 2009 Ford Focus. Both have Bluetooth, which I appreciate. The VW has an unobtrusive touch screen. The Ford has a small screen with lights kind of like an alarm clock.

Both have old school rpm, speedometer etc, and some digital info readouts.

Mrs Nicname drives a new Hyundai Palisade. I can hardly stand to get behind the wheel of that thing, with all the modern features.
I prefer Android Auto over my phone for Nav and Spotify.

Climate control is old school knobs in my 2018 Ford Escape SEL.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230831/b97e7c1d49672385272e2c1060a3163f.jpg)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 01, 2023, 08:56:33 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

For reference I drive a 2013 VW CC (6-speed manual) and a 2009 Ford Focus. Both have Bluetooth, which I appreciate. The VW has an unobtrusive touch screen. The Ford has a small screen with lights kind of like an alarm clock.

Both have old school rpm, speedometer etc, and some digital info readouts.

Mrs Nicname drives a new Hyundai Palisade. I can hardly stand to get behind the wheel of that thing, with all the modern features.

Seems like it always drains my battery. I avoid it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 01, 2023, 10:08:40 AM
Am I the only one who prefers not to have CarPlay running? I like my gps on my phone, and typically prefer my dash not to be covered in giant screens.

Probably

For reference I drive a 2013 VW CC (6-speed manual) and a 2009 Ford Focus. Both have Bluetooth, which I appreciate. The VW has an unobtrusive touch screen. The Ford has a small screen with lights kind of like an alarm clock.

Both have old school rpm, speedometer etc, and some digital info readouts.

Mrs Nicname drives a new Hyundai Palisade. I can hardly stand to get behind the wheel of that thing, with all the modern features.

Ha, Mrs SF is the exact same. Unless it is specifically for GPS, she hates seeing the CarPlay screen. So much so that, I am in her car like 2% of the time and when I'm in there, the wireless CarPlay is hooked to my phone every time. She likes new cars, but wishes they all just had old school knobs and switches. Its rough ridin' weird.
I don't think that's weird at all. Touch screens suck and are dangerous for driving. More knobs and buttons please
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2023, 06:58:47 PM
Is there a group of people in the world more willing to get abused more than iPhone users. There's going to be a time when we look back at the early 21st century and our grandkids are going to laugh at the tens to hundreds of millions of people who shelled out so much more money for such an inferior product.

https://twitter.com/DArmstrong44/status/1701563402185839015

https://twitter.com/aka_stormyyy/status/1701643012776865972
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2023, 08:47:26 PM
You understand it better when you realize they are an extremely successful fashion company
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2023, 09:28:04 PM
I’m getting a 15 pro. But I get every new one. I love them.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2023, 09:28:45 PM
Also getting the new watch. But I’m on like v4 of the watch or something. Thing is bullet proof. Going to hand it down to lil sd.


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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2023, 11:25:34 PM
I’m getting a 15 pro. But I get every new one. I love them.


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How many apps can you keep on your phone before you have to start deleting crap? 30, 40?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 07:55:46 AM
I’m getting a 15 pro. But I get every new one. I love them.


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How many apps can you keep on your phone before you have to start deleting crap? 30, 40?

I've never hit a maximum that I'm aware of
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: GregKSU1027 on September 13, 2023, 08:29:11 AM
I’m getting a 15 pro. But I get every new one. I love them.


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How many apps can you keep on your phone before you have to start deleting crap? 30, 40?

I've never hit a maximum that I'm aware of
I hit a maximum but I take alot of pictures.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cire on September 13, 2023, 11:21:23 AM
I’m getting a 15 pro. But I get every new one. I love them.


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How many apps can you keep on your phone before you have to start deleting crap? 30, 40?

What on earth?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Cartierfor3 on September 13, 2023, 11:34:59 AM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2023, 12:07:16 PM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
I think Google Fi with a cheap android is tough to beat here. Depends on what kind of coverage and data you need, though. Someone like straighttalk might be cheaper.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 12:50:57 PM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
I think Google Fi with a cheap android is tough to beat here. Depends on what kind of coverage and data you need, though. Someone like straighttalk might be cheaper.

t-mobile is irl cheap as crap
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: tdaver on September 13, 2023, 01:14:18 PM
I’ve got my kid on a Tello plan for $10/mo.  Unlimited talk/text and 1Gb data.  Get a cheap used phone off swappa. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 13, 2023, 02:46:22 PM
I’m getting a 15 pro. But I get every new one. I love them.


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How many apps can you keep on your phone before you have to start deleting crap? 30, 40?

What on earth?
Yeah what in the world.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 03:01:24 PM
I don't really understand why you would opt for anything other than an iPhone. The apple ecosystem is so much better than anything else available.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 13, 2023, 03:07:29 PM
I broke down and bought a MacBook Pro for work, and a couple months later an iPhone (I had had an iPhone before, so no learning curve). Pretty nifty. Over a year later, I'm still learning things about how to use MacOS, as Windows is hardwired into my brain. Once you're in the walled garden, it's a pretty beautiful garden. Some aspects of the Mac version of Office are frustrating, though.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 03:41:52 PM
I broke down and bought a MacBook Pro for work, and a couple months later an iPhone (I had had an iPhone before, so no learning curve). Pretty nifty. Over a year later, I'm still learning things about how to use MacOS, as Windows is hardwired into my brain. Once you're in the walled garden, it's a pretty beautiful garden. Some aspects of the Mac version of Office are frustrating, though.

yeah, that's the thing. it all just works together and works perfectly. like, when I got my first iphone and macbook I was freaking out because i had no idea what folder my photos were saved in or whatever. or where is stuff in the cloud and how do I get it from my computer to my phone? then it was always jsut there and now I know I don't need to know any of that crap and apple just takes care of it for me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on September 13, 2023, 04:00:42 PM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
just went thru this for myself as my iPhone 6 just wouldn't hold out until the 15s show up so I bought this $250 from Best Buy and it seems decent
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621 (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621)
HOWEVER as a father of teenagers you really should get them an iPhone so they can do FaceTime with friends
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2023, 04:14:15 PM
I don't really understand why you would opt for anything other than an iPhone. The apple ecosystem is so much better than anything else available.
Price
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: passranch on September 13, 2023, 04:58:42 PM
I don't really understand why you would opt for anything other than an iPhone. The apple ecosystem is so much better than anything else available.
Price

Yep, the Samsung Galaxy stuff is almost as good and it's waaay cheaper...oh, wait...
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 04:59:11 PM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
just went thru this for myself as my iPhone 6 just wouldn't hold out until the 15s show up so I bought this $250 from Best Buy and it seems decent
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621 (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621)
HOWEVER as a father of teenagers you really should get them an iPhone so they can do FaceTime with friends

also so they don't get dunked on by their friends for destroying the group chat by not having imessage.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2023, 05:06:50 PM
I don't really understand why you would opt for anything other than an iPhone. The apple ecosystem is so much better than anything else available.
Price

Yep, the Samsung Galaxy stuff is almost as good and it's waaay cheaper...oh, wait...
Samsung galaxy's, famously the only non-iphones on the market
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2023, 05:08:55 PM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
just went thru this for myself as my iPhone 6 just wouldn't hold out until the 15s show up so I bought this $250 from Best Buy and it seems decent
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621 (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621)
HOWEVER as a father of teenagers you really should get them an iPhone so they can do FaceTime with friends

also so they don't get dunked on by their friends for destroying the group chat by not having imessage.
This is so true. My family is too poor for iPhones but we scraped up some cash to get some cheap refurbished iPhones so they wouldn't be outcasts.

(Although my daughter is now running a group chat for her swim team using WhatsApp, because she's inclusive of all and also very worldly)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 05:14:33 PM
What brand you got mich?  It's basically either Google or LG if it isn't the big two I would think?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 05:19:26 PM
What is the cheapest smartphone/smartphone plan for a 14 year old
just went thru this for myself as my iPhone 6 just wouldn't hold out until the 15s show up so I bought this $250 from Best Buy and it seems decent
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621 (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorola-edge-2022-5g-256gb-unlocked-mineral-gray/6514621.p?skuId=6514621)
HOWEVER as a father of teenagers you really should get them an iPhone so they can do FaceTime with friends

also so they don't get dunked on by their friends for destroying the group chat by not having imessage.
This is so true. My family is too poor for iPhones but we scraped up some cash to get some cheap refurbished iPhones so they wouldn't be outcasts.

(Although my daughter is now running a group chat for her swim team using WhatsApp, because she's inclusive of all and also very worldly)

our baseball team uses groupme because there is an absolute shitload of people on the chat
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2023, 05:35:03 PM
What brand you got mich?  It's basically either Google or LG if it isn't the big two I would think?
My wife and I have google pixels and have for years. They're great for what I use my phone for.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2023, 06:00:34 PM
"it just works!"

Do you iPhone people think other phones don't work?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2023, 06:04:59 PM
Also I have no idea how apple people don't riot for a back button. Literally unusable imo
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 06:34:16 PM
"it just works!"

Do you iPhone people think other phones don't work?

my experience with both PC and android are certainly that they don't a lot of the time. and googling work arounds and fixes and whatnot and figuring out how to make things sync and talk and reboot and whatever. that may have changed recently but I have no reason to believe it has or to have any incentive to save a few bucks to find out. that said, apple people aren't the ones melting down about apple products and I fully encourage all phone types and ecosystems and whatever to just keep vibing with what you like (unless you try to enter the group chat in which case eff YOU)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2023, 06:36:22 PM
I love swiping left to go back. So handy.

Also how cool is it to shake your phone and the flashlight is on?

Oh, twist the phone quickly and the camera is ready?

Motorola and Android rocks.

Screw your group chat.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 06:39:38 PM
I love swiping left to go back. So handy.

Also how cool is it to shake your phone and the flashlight is on?

Oh, twist the phone quickly and the camera is ready?

Motorola and Android rocks.

Screw your group chat.

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Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 06:43:23 PM
The shaking your phone for flashlight is gE'ng right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2023, 06:46:08 PM
Also I have no idea how apple people don't riot for a back button. Literally unusable imo
Yeah this is unfathomable
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2023, 06:49:45 PM
I have no idea what ipa is talking abt
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 06:51:27 PM
yeah, I have no clue what a "back button" is or does but I'm sure it rules and that's great guys.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2023, 07:01:31 PM
Irl current phones

iphone:
Mrs mocat
Littlest mocatbro
Mocatmom

Android:
Mocat
Middle mocatbro
Mocatdad


AMA!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2023, 07:04:11 PM
I have all the gesture stuff turned off
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2023, 07:10:52 PM
Irl current phones

iphone:
Mrs mocat
Littlest mocatbro
Mocatmom

Android:
Mocat
Middle mocatbro
Mocatdad


AMA!

I think we're all good!
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Kat Kid on September 13, 2023, 09:18:35 PM
In this house we respect all phones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 13, 2023, 09:28:32 PM
Get that green bubble crap out of my face KK
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 13, 2023, 09:57:31 PM
Having been on the other side, I refuse to to be a green bubble shamer.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 13, 2023, 10:25:00 PM
I've literally never had an android, I've been on team #iPhone since the 4. My last 3 phones before like every single iPhone were blackberries.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 10:26:48 PM
I was on the fence about leaving the apple cult but the shaking your phone to have it turn on the flashlight has converted me.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 13, 2023, 10:43:37 PM
I was on the fence about leaving the apple cult but the shaking your phone to have it turn on the flashlight has converted me.

You can also tap the back 3 times and it will turn on and off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2023, 12:09:44 AM
#TeamPixel
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 14, 2023, 07:12:21 AM
I know I don't need to know any of that crap and apple just takes care of it for me.

I can see how this works for many people. Personally, I wish I had much more freedom and versatility than I do now (even at the cost of doing more work). The phone should be doing what I want it to do, not me doing what it wants me to do.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 14, 2023, 07:19:56 AM
So weird that people think Androids don't store and share your stuff seamlessly between devices.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on September 14, 2023, 09:55:36 AM
The only piece of tech that I've had problems with in the last 10 years is syncing god damn Xbox accessories
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on September 14, 2023, 01:38:59 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 02:09:41 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

Pretty much same here. And you're absolutely right that they're huge ones.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 02:16:11 PM
I know I don't need to know any of that crap and apple just takes care of it for me.

I can see how this works for many people. Personally, I wish I had much more freedom and versatility than I do now (even at the cost of doing more work). The phone should be doing what I want it to do, not me doing what it wants me to do.

What kind of things do you like to have freedom and control over?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2023, 02:23:43 PM
Yeah having to use snapchat to send video is def the biggest drawback imo. Sorry parents you can't ever see this video
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2023, 02:51:12 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2023, 02:53:32 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.

my parents use google meet and it works fine. doesn't really sink with my contacts as well but obviously my contacts are in an apple device/cloud. and the only people I call on it are my parents so not a big deal there. they prefer to facetime from their ipads though, probably because of the giant screens.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2023, 02:56:06 PM
I know I don't need to know any of that crap and apple just takes care of it for me.

I can see how this works for many people. Personally, I wish I had much more freedom and versatility than I do now (even at the cost of doing more work). The phone should be doing what I want it to do, not me doing what it wants me to do.

What kind of things do you like to have freedom and control over?

Apple has definitely gotten better with improving the ability to customize your phone, they were behind Android for years when it comes to this but now you can do things like place apps in folders and pick your wallpaper and lock screen. One key customization piece that I believe that Android has that apple doesn't is a way to easily switch into developer mode that, among other things, allows you to add apps that aren't in the file Google Play Store.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 14, 2023, 03:21:01 PM
My wife's family uses face time, but I'd rather just not have it as an option, honestly.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Skipper44 on September 14, 2023, 03:51:29 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
As a split device fam what do you use for your kids location and limiting screen time? 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Trim on September 14, 2023, 04:01:02 PM
Wait, android keeping one out of group texts is considered a bad thing?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: michigancat on September 14, 2023, 04:01:28 PM
I think not having FaceTime is a bonus tbh
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 14, 2023, 04:20:55 PM
I think not having FaceTime is a bonus tbh

But then you wouldn't be able to look at someones screen who is facetiming.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 04:21:53 PM
I think not having FaceTime is a bonus tbh

But then you wouldn't be able to look at someones screen who is facetiming.

Screen peeker!  :lol:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on September 14, 2023, 06:55:01 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
They aren't necessarily different in function. The benefit of facetime is that it's integrated. You don't have to load a separate app, or more importantly ask somebody on iphone to load it. "Hey MIR, can you download Meet so we can video chat? Oh, you don't have a gmail account, well, theyre free. I'll wait while you create it. Cool, now just open the app, search your contacts, and start a chat." (better not forget that gmail password) While not a big deal, it's more of a pain then clicking on a contact and hitting the facetime button, or switching from a voice to video call on the spot.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on September 14, 2023, 06:59:02 PM
I think not having FaceTime is a bonus tbh
I also find FaceTime calls unenjoyable, but when you have a 7 year old child they can be pretty important. Even more so when calling Grandparents that live multiple states away.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: chum1 on September 14, 2023, 08:22:53 PM
I know I don't need to know any of that crap and apple just takes care of it for me.

I can see how this works for many people. Personally, I wish I had much more freedom and versatility than I do now (even at the cost of doing more work). The phone should be doing what I want it to do, not me doing what it wants me to do.

What kind of things do you like to have freedom and control over?

I think SD's example was auto photo backup. I rarely go with the default option on that stuff. I like to pick the software that suits me best.

I agree with MIR that Android used to be far superior to iOS for organization and optimization. And that iOS has improved. I'd add that Android has gotten worse at it.  :frown:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 09:27:08 PM
(Insert joke about a lady with an Iphone complaining about her new BF having an android and the green texts etc etc)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on September 14, 2023, 10:34:42 PM
I know I don't need to know any of that crap and apple just takes care of it for me.

I can see how this works for many people. Personally, I wish I had much more freedom and versatility than I do now (even at the cost of doing more work). The phone should be doing what I want it to do, not me doing what it wants me to do.

What kind of things do you like to have freedom and control over?

I think SD's example was auto photo backup. I rarely go with the default option on that stuff. I like to pick the software that suits me best.

I agree with MIR that Android used to be far superior to iOS for organization and optimization. And that iOS has improved. I'd add that Android has gotten worse at it.  :frown:
Android 13 is highly customizable for organization. I'd say far superior to 11 and 12.

The only issues I had with Android over the years was when I was using a memory limited phone from a carrier with their bloatware. Once I started buying near native Moto direct, those problems vanished.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2023, 11:02:43 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
They aren't necessarily different in function. The benefit of facetime is that it's integrated. You don't have to load a separate app, or more importantly ask somebody on iphone to load it. "Hey MIR, can you download Meet so we can video chat? Oh, you don't have a gmail account, well, theyre free. I'll wait while you create it. Cool, now just open the app, search your contacts, and start a chat." (better not forget that gmail password) While not a big deal, it's more of a pain then clicking on a contact and hitting the facetime button, or switching from a voice to video call on the spot.

Meet is also Integrated in the standard phone app.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2023, 11:04:50 PM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
As a split device fam what do you use for your kids location and limiting screen time?

My wife did to whatever standard apple program there is but we recently changed to Life360. It doesn't work properly on my phone because I refuse to turn battery saver off.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: stunted on September 15, 2023, 02:23:43 AM
i'll only buy purple iphones :combofan:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on September 15, 2023, 10:13:28 AM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
They aren't necessarily different in function. The benefit of facetime is that it's integrated. You don't have to load a separate app, or more importantly ask somebody on iphone to load it. "Hey MIR, can you download Meet so we can video chat? Oh, you don't have a gmail account, well, theyre free. I'll wait while you create it. Cool, now just open the app, search your contacts, and start a chat." (better not forget that gmail password) While not a big deal, it's more of a pain then clicking on a contact and hitting the facetime button, or switching from a voice to video call on the spot.

Meet is also Integrated in the standard phone app.
Oh cool, I didn't realize that. What's the different between Duo, Hangout, and Meet? I think I was using Hangout a few years ago, but it was annoying for in-laws that didn't have gmail accounts.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: MakeItRain on September 16, 2023, 09:47:03 AM
My only reasons (and they’re huge ones) to use iPhone are integrated face time and most importantly iMessage.

I wish Samsung developed something similar for Android, even if it had to be proprietary to just their devices. Sending a 15 second video that is so pixelated you can barely make out a face is crazy. Thats why I left android 3 or 4 years ago.

How is FaceTime different than Google Meet? It seems they work exactly the same. We're a split device family so we also use messenger which seems to have the very same functions as both facetime and meet.
They aren't necessarily different in function. The benefit of facetime is that it's integrated. You don't have to load a separate app, or more importantly ask somebody on iphone to load it. "Hey MIR, can you download Meet so we can video chat? Oh, you don't have a gmail account, well, theyre free. I'll wait while you create it. Cool, now just open the app, search your contacts, and start a chat." (better not forget that gmail password) While not a big deal, it's more of a pain then clicking on a contact and hitting the facetime button, or switching from a voice to video call on the spot.

Meet is also Integrated in the standard phone app.
Oh cool, I didn't realize that. What's the different between Duo, Hangout, and Meet? I think I was using Hangout a few years ago, but it was annoying for in-laws that didn't have gmail accounts.

Meet used to be Google's version of Zoom, hangout used to be Google's WhatsApp, Duo was their version of FaceTime. They essentially merged all three and now it's branded as meet.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: steve dave on October 12, 2023, 03:53:07 PM
I always buy applecare+ for all our phones and this week mrs. dave dropped her iphone into freakin' table rock lake and I put in a claim for it and all it took was loging into applecare, selecting her phone on there, adding a single sentence that said something like "my wife dropped her dang phone in the lake!" and they said "approved new phone on it's way now". pretty dang slick and easy. also I think her applecare+ was like pretty close to being expired on it and it rules bigly that it was not expired. go cats.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: wetwillie on October 12, 2023, 04:02:33 PM
Go cats
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 12, 2023, 05:58:21 PM
Big time win there sd, congrats
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on October 12, 2023, 06:37:58 PM
Kinda seems like Applecare+ is like betting against yourself and hoping you win.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 12, 2023, 07:10:04 PM
Isn't that all insurance?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Spracne on October 12, 2023, 07:13:39 PM
Isn't that all insurance?

Yes. But when it comes to cell phones, I def self-insure. I understand the calculus changes when you have a brood, because while you can control not throwing phones into lakes, you can't control what your loved ones do in/around lakes. 
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 12, 2023, 07:25:38 PM
For sure. I'm a no case no insurance type of cat  :gocho:
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: passranch on October 13, 2023, 12:59:25 PM
YES 7!!

I too am a no case no insurance YOLO'r and in the damn near 20 years of owning a smartphone I have not once needed to replace my phone due to "accidental damage".

I figure I am way ahead of the game by this point.  Insurance and cases are for suckers who just like giving their money away IMO.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on October 13, 2023, 01:22:21 PM
YES 7!!

I too am a no case no insurance YOLO'r and in the damn near 20 years of owning a smartphone I have not once needed to replace my phone due to "accidental damage".

I figure I am way ahead of the game by this point.  Insurance and cases are for suckers who just like giving their money away IMO.

I bought the latest iPhone a couple of years ago. Always used a small case for protection prior. This new iPhone was 137 million times stronger than my previous one or whatever the ad said so I didn't case it. Had it 2 days and sat in one of those beach chairs that are like a foot off the ground at a driveway party. The phone slowly slid out of my pocket after I sat and hit the ground from about a foot up. Shattered the entire back. $7 amazon case and its all fixed.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 13, 2023, 02:21:58 PM
YES 7!!

I too am a no case no insurance YOLO'r and in the damn near 20 years of owning a smartphone I have not once needed to replace my phone due to "accidental damage".

I figure I am way ahead of the game by this point.  Insurance and cases are for suckers who just like giving their money away IMO.

cases?! you're crazy.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: IPA4Me on October 13, 2023, 03:01:21 PM
Always a case. Never insurance.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 13, 2023, 03:25:22 PM
Always a case. Never insurance.

This, also have to have a popsocket because my thumbs and pinky were really starting to hurt without it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: OB_Won on October 13, 2023, 03:49:20 PM
My M.O. is a cheap glass screen protector and minimalist case that allows for wireless charging. Has worked flawlessly for me.

Not sure what my exact items are, but something similar to:

https://www.amazon.com/Ailun-Protector-Compatible-Tempered-Friendly/dp/B09CSSP9C1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ANPJ65BHXASW&keywords=glass%2Bscreen%2Bprotector&qid=1697229593&sprefix=glass%2Bscreen%2Bprotector%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-3&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Ailun-Protector-Compatible-Tempered-Friendly/dp/B09CSSP9C1/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ANPJ65BHXASW&keywords=glass%2Bscreen%2Bprotector&qid=1697229593&sprefix=glass%2Bscreen%2Bprotector%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-3&th=1)

https://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-SYMMETRY-Antimicrobial-MagSafe-iPhone/dp/B0B7CB7K66/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.1f0fc878-fc7f-4b03-b155-1adf15a0867f%3Aamzn1.sym.1f0fc878-fc7f-4b03-b155-1adf15a0867f&crid=207WV13QGNIA0&cv_ct_cx=iphone%2B14%2Bpro%2Bminimalist%2Bcase&keywords=iphone%2B14%2Bpro%2Bminimalist%2Bcase&pd_rd_i=B0B7CB7K66&pd_rd_r=035c5bd9-9d52-4be9-91e6-b5deff679c6c&pd_rd_w=5tiHs&pd_rd_wg=D2QxE&pf_rd_p=1f0fc878-fc7f-4b03-b155-1adf15a0867f&pf_rd_r=FZHPZ7KPXA8K52FMED4X&qid=1697229843&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=iphone%2B14%2Bpro%2Bminimalist%2Bcase%2Caps%2C90&sr=1-3-364cf978-ce2a-480a-9bb0-bdb96faa0f61-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-SYMMETRY-Antimicrobial-MagSafe-iPhone/dp/B0B7CB7K66/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.1f0fc878-fc7f-4b03-b155-1adf15a0867f%3Aamzn1.sym.1f0fc878-fc7f-4b03-b155-1adf15a0867f&crid=207WV13QGNIA0&cv_ct_cx=iphone%2B14%2Bpro%2Bminimalist%2Bcase&keywords=iphone%2B14%2Bpro%2Bminimalist%2Bcase&pd_rd_i=B0B7CB7K66&pd_rd_r=035c5bd9-9d52-4be9-91e6-b5deff679c6c&pd_rd_w=5tiHs&pd_rd_wg=D2QxE&pf_rd_p=1f0fc878-fc7f-4b03-b155-1adf15a0867f&pf_rd_r=FZHPZ7KPXA8K52FMED4X&qid=1697229843&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=iphone%2B14%2Bpro%2Bminimalist%2Bcase%2Caps%2C90&sr=1-3-364cf978-ce2a-480a-9bb0-bdb96faa0f61-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 13, 2023, 09:27:50 PM
YES 7!!

I too am a no case no insurance YOLO'r and in the damn near 20 years of owning a smartphone I have not once needed to replace my phone due to "accidental damage".

I figure I am way ahead of the game by this point.  Insurance and cases are for suckers who just like giving their money away IMO.

My only incident was on a two year old phone where some welding slag dropped in my pocket. Needed a new one anyway
Title: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: pissclams on October 14, 2023, 07:39:25 AM
For sure. I'm a no case no insurance type of cat  :gocho:
no reason to insure that dollar general store samsung garbage
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Katpappy on October 14, 2023, 01:22:15 PM
For sure. I'm a no case no insurance type of cat  :gocho:
no reason to ensure that dollar general store samsung garbage

Agree completely, but I can't stomach an apple ph.  Also, wish LG would start making phones again, as I have never had a problem with them for over 10 years.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 15, 2023, 11:33:59 PM
Apple having poor build quality, making a case necessary, is one of the reasons I won't buy one.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 15, 2023, 11:36:05 PM
I drop my raw dog phone daily. Wood, tile, concrete, whatever it doesn't matter. No negative consequences.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 15, 2023, 11:37:29 PM
I drop my raw dog phone daily. Wood, tile, concrete, whatever it doesn't matter. No negative consequences.
I have never dropped my phone, I’ve thrown it, but never dropped it.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on October 15, 2023, 11:45:04 PM
I don't know about a throw but I'm a regular fling'r
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: nicname on February 09, 2024, 05:48:00 PM
The cameras on these iPhone 15 pros are intense. Oddly miss some of the simpler features on the old SE tho
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 09, 2024, 11:26:27 PM
The cameras on these iPhone 15 pros are intense. Oddly miss some of the simpler features on the old SE tho
Yeah I need to upgrade, I’m getting tired of the shitty 14 Pro photos I’ve been taking lately.
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 27, 2024, 02:10:42 PM
Anyone in the KC have T-Mobile for cell service? I've been with ATT since like the first iPhone and the service is fine, but the price and dealing with them on the rare occasion I need to is a nightmare. I know its prob the same for the others, but I can also prob save a decent amount switching. Especially here in a year or two when I need to get the kids added. Pretty nervous about it though. ATT has worked pretty much everywhere I've travelled too. I assume at this point the coverage is similar for all of the biggies, right?
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2024, 03:04:01 PM
I think google-fi is on the t-mobile towers and it's better coverage in town than I had with Verizon
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2024, 03:05:44 PM
Google-fi customer service is non-existent though so if that's important to you do not use google-fi (just an f(y)i)
Title: Re: Cell Phone Insiders
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 27, 2024, 03:35:53 PM
I'm an iphoner. Customer service isn't terribly important past the point of signing up so that isn't that big of a deal. Really just looking to save a few bucks if the coverage between the plans is similar. T-mobile plans past a couple of lines seem pretty cheap in comparison to ATT.