Smartphones - Page 4

**The Reaper** · 01-10-2011, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindy

Sir,

Just curious if you ended up going with the Droid or are you holding out too? Word on the street is asking price should be $199 but I could get two Droids (that roam on international) for that.

Lindy

Lindy:

Got the Droid X from Verizon about 8 months ago, so far, pretty satisfied.

Couldn't keep waiting for the iPhone, and my friends who have the iPhones don't seem to be that happy.

Interesting to see how the new Verizon iPhone works on their network. IMHO, a lot of the problems the iPhone seems to be having are attributable to the crappy network and poor customer service of AT&T.

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR

BigJimCalhoun · 01-10-2011, 21:59

I am eligible for a new Verizon phone this month. As a former Microsoft employee I have (was shamed into) a Windows Mobile 6.1 Samsung Omnia. I really hate this phone.

I am thinking of the iPhone but am not going to camp out overnight for one. I can wait a month or two. It sometimes pays not to be an early adopter. ATT does not work at my house, only Verizon.

lindy · 01-11-2011, 16:56

from Verizon's iPhone web:

Cellular and wireless

* CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology

Damn. I was expecting 4G. Hmmm. I wonder if there's an app for that?

01-22-2011, 02:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Lindy:

Got the Droid X from Verizon about 8 months ago, so far, pretty satisfied.

Couldn't keep waiting for the iPhone, and my friends who have the iPhones don't seem to be that happy.

Interesting to see how the new Verizon iPhone works on their network. IMHO, a lot of the problems the iPhone seems to be having are attributable to the crappy network and poor customer service of AT&T.

Just my .02, YMMV.

TR

Have to agree with you 100%

I had AT&T as my wireless provider for a number of years, terrible would be an understatement. Both the customer service and wireless service in general was terrible. I switched to Verizon and have a much better service.

The iPhone is on my list as my new upgrade, but I have a feeling that once the iPhone is released a lot of the droids are going to be dirt cheap. If that is the case I will be getting a droid instead.

The iPhone has had its glitches and in my opinion AT&T played a perfect guinea pig for solving most of them while apple and verizon ironed out a deal between each other. Although Verizon has been promoting Ipads by me almost immediately after there initial release, hinting at the upcoming deal between the iPhone and themselves and making the official release less impressive. Either way I'm pretty excited for the iPhone, but I'm even more excited for my anticipated discounts on older droid models left over.

JJ_BPK · 01-22-2011, 04:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindy

from Verizon's iPhone web:

Cellular and wireless

* CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology

Damn. I was expecting 4G. Hmmm. I wonder if there's an app for that?

Just a little side info,, I believe that if you plan any overseas trips to the EU or UK or where-ever, you need a un-locked phone that supports GSM & Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 mhz).

We have an older Motorola and a sim from Orange for different countries. Runs .10 USD @ minute.

We have had ATT and are now Verizon. Both have outrageous UK & EU rates..

01-22-2011, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

Just a little side info,, I believe that if you plan any overseas trips to the EU or UK or where-ever, you need a un-locked phone that supports GSM & Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 mhz).

We have an older Motorola and a sim from Orange for different countries. Runs .10 USD @ minute.

We have had ATT and are now Verizon. Both have outrageous UK & EU rates..

My mother just picked up a Droid from Verizon which is a "world" phone according to them. Not sure how they do that if it has a certain MHZ rating. She uses it for real estate and when she travels home.

JJ_BPK · 01-22-2011, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by cszakolczai

My mother just picked up a Droid from Verizon which is a "world" phone according to them. Not sure how they do that if it has a certain MHZ rating. She uses it for real estate and when she travels home.

Their "world" phones should be quad. The key to using other carriers(cheaper) sims is to get it un-locked. Most if not all cell phones come locked into the service providers network.

If you don't plan to change sims,, just make sure it's a world phone and verify the the countries you plan to visit..

Irish_Army01 · 01-22-2011, 18:02

This is the one I have..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S

BigJimCalhoun · 01-22-2011, 22:32

Regarding the iPhone, reports are they are moving to a new type of screw that has a head like a 5-leaf clover to prevent authorized battery replacement.

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/...ws/?test=faces

DinDinA-2 · 02-09-2011, 12:15

After living in a technology vacuum, since retiring 3 years ago, I decided to get a smart phone. I opted for Verizon's service since their reception is better than AT&T in some of the fringe areas I need service, both in Alaska and oregon.

I went with the Droid 2 Global, which as far as I can tell has both CDMA and GMS capability. I like the slide out keyboard, to the side instead of bottom, as the keys are larger. Other FOGs can appreciate this.

These things are absolutely friggin amazing! The apps are about 99% useless, but some are pretty neat. I can tether it to my laptop too. The GPS mapping app is better and faster than my Garmin MAP76csx. I was in costco yesterday and it located me right at the Metamucil display...amazing! Shit, I even found my car in the parking lot...first try!!

With this phone, you CAN be talking on a call AND surf the net or use other apps at the same time...unlike Verizons new Iphone.

Gotta go, I got mail.

Trip_Wire (RIP) · 02-10-2011, 20:29

I was waiting for Verizon to offer the iPhone, I pre-ordered the VWZ 16GB iPhone 4 to replace my LG Versa w/keyboard phone. I got delivery Tuesday and have been busy transferring apps and getting it ready of my use. Since I'm a long time Mac user I'm able to transfer stuff pretty easily. (Mobile Me Sync's) for all my Contacts, Calendar, etc.)

So far, I'm very happy with the phone. (Except for the extra $$.)

I never did like the Versa!

I was able to make a bluetooth link and transfer contacts to my Lexus 350 vehicle without the problems I had with the LG, which was a recommended phone by Lexus when I bought the car in 2010. The phone now works just fine through the car's system.

lindy · 02-19-2011, 10:14

I've owned Verizon's iPhone for a week now and am very satisfied. This is my first "smartphone" so some of the coolness could be attributed to the fact that I no longer have to wait for a computer to check AKO, other email, and yes FB. The video chat (Wi-Fi access required) is great! We use it quite a bit with our youngest who is in NYC.

I dig the apps (no games) especially the news feeds but will admit that the text entry took (is still taking) some getting used to. I have small fingers and I still hit the wrong fricken letters on the virtual keyboard but it's getting better.

In my opinion, the best thing about the iPhone: I don't need anything else. I have still and motion video camera, internet access, phone, GPS (via app), iTunes, and even streaming radio. Battery doesn't last too long though and is dependent on how much I'm using the internet or other apps.

My oldest daughter has owned a Droid for several months and plans to switch to the iPhone later this summer.

03-01-2011, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindy

I've owned Verizon's iPhone for a week now and am very satisfied. This is my first "smartphone" so some of the coolness could be attributed to the fact that I no longer have to wait for a computer to check AKO, other email, and yes FB. The video chat (Wi-Fi access required) is great! We use it quite a bit with our youngest who is in NYC.

I dig the apps (no games) especially the news feeds but will admit that the text entry took (is still taking) some getting used to. I have small fingers and I still hit the wrong fricken letters on the virtual keyboard but it's getting better.

In my opinion, the best thing about the iPhone: I don't need anything else. I have still and motion video camera, internet access, phone, GPS (via app), iTunes, and even streaming radio. Battery doesn't last too long though and is dependent on how much I'm using the internet or other apps.

My oldest daughter has owned a Droid for several months and plans to switch to the iPhone later this summer.

I gave in and bought an iPhone as well. I was hoping the droid X went on sale, but if I'm dropping 200 dollars in one shot on a brand new phone, I was going to get the iPhone. The Droid X is 200-50 dollar mail in rebate but that rebate isnt in my bank account so to me it was a lost cause. Love the phone, its just amazing. It does everything and has already saved my butt a few times. What did we ever do without the internet at our fingertips 24/7?