Orion VII 4 Life Posted May 17, 2012 Share #476 Posted May 17, 2012 And this is why we have Sprint. If my family can have UNLIMITED data on a 3 line family plan for less $$ than VZ, why would we have them? Because (literally) everyone else does? I won't go near VZ wireless (or AT&T for that matter) until they have unlimited data and they lower their rates. Sprint really isn't bad like people say it is, coverage is fine, the 4G is pretty fast even though it isn't LTE (they are rolling out LTE too), I have no complaints. The only thing I'll use VZ for is FiOS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 17, 2012 Share #477 Posted May 17, 2012 Verizon has been slipping of late. I have Verizon at home and at work and several weeks ago we had a huge internet problem here in the office. I usually deal with them when there is an internet problem so I called them up and made a stink and got a manager on the phone who followed up with me after I threatened to speak with my boss (owner) and have us use someone else. Took a few weeks to resolve the problem and then I got them to give us about $400.00 off of the company bill, which was certainly justified seeing that I had to work from home to serve clients and such. Now I'm owed almost $60.00 from FiOS credits and they keep claiming that they're going to send me a check which I'm still waiting for. I've been patient since they claim the need two billing cycles, so it is almost about time to have a check in my hand. As much as I hate Sprint, I may look into them simply because Verizon has not been living up my standards for what they charge. T-Mobile and AT&T suck as well service wise, so there isn't much left to choose from. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted May 17, 2012 Share #478 Posted May 17, 2012 I don't see the big deal... I do just fine with 10GB of data and 1,000 text messages a month. It's been like this in Europe for years. The thing is the Americans are used to having everything in excess and unlimited quantities. We've had it good for way too long... Cheap gas... Cheap food... Now folks have to cut back and they can't adjust. It's all about living in a more simple manner. I do just fine with 200mb a month of data, and I'm able to browse all I want and I don't think I ever came close to reaching the cap. I dont know how anyone can exceed 10-20GB of data unless that's their only internet connection, or they are tethering with other devices. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 17, 2012 Share #479 Posted May 17, 2012 I do just fine with 200mb a month of data, and I'm able to browse all I want and I don't think I ever came close to reaching the cap. I dont know how anyone can exceed 10-20GB of data unless that's their only internet connection, or they are tethering with other devices. Well I won't lie... The main thing I use my phone for is watching NHL games when I'm traveling or listening to music on Youtube. I originally had the 5GB plan, but Verizon allowed me to double that for free. Since I've moved to Riverdale my usage has dropped significantly because I have a very short commute now. Before I'd use a ton traveling to Staten Island, but now I'm lucky to have enough time for a 15 - 20 minute nap and maybe 10 - 20 minutes for music. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 17, 2012 Share #480 Posted May 17, 2012 I don't see the big deal... I do just fine with 10GB of data and 1,000 text messages a month. It's been like this in Europe for years. The thing is the Americans are used to having everything in excess and unlimited quantities. We've had it good for way too long... Cheap gas... Cheap food... Now folks have to cut back and they can't adjust. It's all about living in a more simple manner. If that the case VG8 then dont come to us moaning if the MTA ever canned unlimited ride metrocards. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 17, 2012 Share #481 Posted May 17, 2012 If that the case VG8 then dont come to us moaning if the MTA ever canned unlimited ride metrocards. Oh please!! You can't compare cell phones to Metrocards... Two very different things! People NEED to get around in the city and it should be cheap seeing that our tax dollars supplement the system. Meanwhile you don't have to have internet on the phone going 24/7. That's the point. Folks still have unlimited internet at home. They are cell phones not computers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted May 17, 2012 Share #482 Posted May 17, 2012 Well I won't lie... The main thing I use my phone for is watching NHL games when I'm traveling or listening to music on Youtube. I originally had the 5GB plan, but Verizon allowed me to double that for free. Since I've moved to Riverdale my usage has dropped significantly because I have a very short commute now. Before I'd use a ton traveling to Staten Island, but now I'm lucky to have enough time for a 15 - 20 minute nap and maybe 10 - 20 minutes for music. I dont use youtube on my phone, if im watching a video or listening to music, its stuff I loaded on there myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted May 17, 2012 Share #483 Posted May 17, 2012 Oh please!! You can't compare cell phones to Metrocards... Two very different things! People NEED to get around in the city and it should be cheap seeing that our tax dollars supplement the system. Meanwhile you don't have to have internet on the phone going 24/7. That's the point. Folks still have unlimited internet at home. They are cell phones not computers. And of course you bring up tax dollars. In any case, I barely even use my cell phone to talk or text, let alone use the Internet (which I don't even have access to on a phone). I don't see how somebody needs all that Internet access unless they're using it in place of a computer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7LineFan Posted May 18, 2012 Share #484 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) I have a 2GB limit. Most I've ever used is a quarter of that. I don't see a problem with data caps. Maybe it will get people off their phones for once. Edited May 18, 2012 by 7LineFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted May 18, 2012 Share #485 Posted May 18, 2012 I don't see a problem with data caps. Maybe it will get people off their phones for once. It won't. You'll just see an increase of reports on the news about Verizon customers who are "shocked" about their bills. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 18, 2012 Share #486 Posted May 18, 2012 It won't. You'll just see an increase of reports on the news about Verizon customers who are "shocked" about their bills. LOL!! My cell phone bill is about $120.00 a month with everything. What's more shocking is my internet plan. Almost as expensive as my FiOS internet when I had that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astoria Line Posted May 20, 2012 Share #487 Posted May 20, 2012 Had quite the experience with Sprint over the past few weeks. My Evo Shift's screen was going nuts, and it wasn't recognizing touch properly. So I took it in to the Sprint store, got a free replacement, and within a few days the screen just stopped lighting up on that. So, I took it in AGAIN, got another replacement today, and now the U button on the keyboard won't work unless you push hard on it. I pointed it out to the guys in the Sprint store as it was like that when I picked it up, but they refused to replace this one, they don't think you have to press hard on it, so I really don't know what to do. I have a lot of friends who have Sprint and they have had signal problems and also issues with replacements. If i were you, I would change carriers if possible, but early termination fees can be a PITA, so buying a new phone may be your best bet. This is why I don't have a carrier with contracts anymore. I have MetroPCS and the LG Optimus M+ and I love it, although data is a bit slow sometimes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted May 20, 2012 Share #488 Posted May 20, 2012 I have a lot of friends who have Sprint and they have had signal problems and also issues with replacements. If i were you, I would change carriers if possible, but early termination fees can be a PITA, so buying a new phone may be your best bet. This is why I don't have a carrier with contracts anymore. I have MetroPCS and the LG Optimus M+ and I love it, although data is a bit slow sometimes. We're not getting rid of Sprint. The unlimited data is a BIG thing for us. If it was just me on a single-line plan, I'd probably get MetroPCS, but Sprint's not that bad. The replacements are the only problem I've really had with them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWM Posted May 24, 2012 Share #489 Posted May 24, 2012 I'm happy with Verizon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted May 24, 2012 Share #490 Posted May 24, 2012 We are switching to Verizon soon. I have a 3Gs 8GB now on AT&T, terrible reception. Some people with Verizon get reception in my school building. My phone has already ran outta space to top that. I plan to get a16GB or 32GB with Verizon in the future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted May 30, 2012 Share #491 Posted May 30, 2012 Forbes - " Pictures released today by 9to5Mac9to5Mac says, “From a production standpoint, it appears that the metal antenna band is molded into the metal backplates. We assume this is Apple’s way of creating a unibody enclosure for mobile devices. Apple introduced unibody notebooks in late 2008, and the purpose of the unibody is to allow Apple to produce thinner and lighter, yet stronger, devices. Now that most of the phone’s external elements are one piece, Apple is likely able to squeeze more into the iPhone internally. Apple needs all the space they can get with their plans of producing LTE smartphones with proper battery life.” What’s interesting to me is how little of a departure this is from the current iPhone 4 design. Could this be a plant from Apple to get us off course? Or is the larger screen enough of a departure and the rest will be small bits like moving the position of the front-facing camera and the smaller dock connector? Will Tim Cook tease us any more in his All Things D keynote? More to come…" Source: 9 to 5 Mac via Forbes. show two versions of a metal case for the new iPhone, one in black and one in white. They later released a shot of the matching face plate that does indeed show a screen aperture that matches the current width but is taller, seemingly to accommodate a 4″ display. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted May 30, 2012 Share #492 Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) For the folks that love all things iOS....do you believe this is legit or not? Or this? Edited May 30, 2012 by Cait Sith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted May 31, 2012 Share #493 Posted May 31, 2012 What’s interesting to me is how little of a departure this is from the current iPhone 4 design. Not for nothing, but outside of making the edges more boxy on the 4(s) and the addition of the camera, the iPhone design hasn't changed at all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 31, 2012 Share #494 Posted May 31, 2012 Not for nothing, but outside of making the edges more boxy on the 4(s) and the addition of the camera, the iPhone design hasn't changed at all. Well folks will still be sleeping outside and fighting to get into the store for the "sleek" "made in China" gPhone... "G" for garbage.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lance Posted May 31, 2012 Share #495 Posted May 31, 2012 Well folks will still be sleeping outside and fighting to get into the store for the "sleek" "made in China" gPhone... "G" for garbage.... You know it. Damn fanboys. Also, that reminds me, apparently Apple's new CEO wants their products to be made in America. However, the likelihood of that happening any time soon is remote. http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/05/31/could-next-apple-ipad-be-made-in-usa/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted May 31, 2012 Share #496 Posted May 31, 2012 After they went from the 3Gs to the 4, they were goin up. Then the 4S was the beginning to the decline. If the iPhone 5 looks like this, I swear I will never buy an apple product again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 31, 2012 Share #497 Posted May 31, 2012 You know it. Damn fanboys. Also, that reminds me, apparently Apple's new CEO wants their products to be made in America. However, the likelihood of that happening any time soon is remote. http://www.foxnews.c...be-made-in-usa/ I think it's very possible in the near future... The cost for outsourcing to China continues to increase, and fuel and transportation prices are increasing too, so many companies that moved overseas are now coming back to the US. Having products made here allows companies quicker distribution and in some cases lower costs by way of better quality of the products, not to mention the tax breaks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted June 1, 2012 Share #498 Posted June 1, 2012 The format seemed to have cropped out the Source Link, so here ya go: http://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2012/05/29/latest-iphone-5-component-leaks-show-taller-screen-metal-back-smaller-dock-connector/ As for made in USA, it definitely sounds awesome, hopefully America can produce enough phones for the world market in the distance future (being as generous as possible) lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWM Posted June 11, 2012 Share #499 Posted June 11, 2012 I enjoy my iPad2 and sure as hell want a Mac desktop. IMO the iPhone is stupid to me, I don't have need for one. Especially cuz now all "new" non-computer apple products are just the old ones with slight tweaks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted June 11, 2012 Share #500 Posted June 11, 2012 You know it. Damn fanboys. Also, that reminds me, apparently Apple's new CEO wants their products to be made in America. However, the likelihood of that happening any time soon is remote. http://www.foxnews.c...be-made-in-usa/ They're bullshitting you when they say their products have to "cost more" to sell their products when they're already overpriced compared to other things, profit margins on Apple products is already pretty damn high 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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