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MCPOAJ · 11-20-2009, 07:58 PM

What's this have to do with "general automotive discussion"?? lol

But to answer your question i have an HTC imagio and it's alright i mean it is my first smart phone but i just can't get a hang of the sloppy touch keypad it plays awesome vids and takes amazingly wonderful pics lol some people say "your phone took those pictures?!" then i say yup but it's ok i would rather have the motorola droid with the slide keypad

Ninjak · 11-20-2009, 08:03 PM

Palm Pre. Great phone, has a huge underground of home brew apps, and its on Sprint 4g network.

I have use this phone since its launch and it is very good.

I am a System engineer, so it fits the bill well

Justin · 11-20-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjak

Palm Pre. Great phone, has a huge underground of home brew apps, and its on Sprint 4g network.

I have use this phone since its launch and it is very good.

I am a System engineer, so it fits the bill well

WRONG.

There are currently NO cellular phones that utilize Sprint's (which isn't even really Sprint's, it's owned by Clearwire, and is also leased by Comcast) 4G network.

The Palm Pre is a CDMA/Ev-DO Rev. A (See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDMA2000 )device, and ONLY that. The theoretical maximum data speed on the device is 3.6 mbps.

I will however say that it is a good device, but it has been known to have some build quality issues.

Even if it were a Wi-Max compliant device, there are very few areas with the service.
See: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/26/sprint_wimax/
http://www.clear.com/coverage
(The green is states where there is SOME Wi-Max (ie, Sprint 4G) coverage. The list of cities where it's available is below.)

Sprint's 4G network is under serious question right now. Sprint is the only company that will be going with the Wi-Max standard, it appears few device manufacturers are interested in making devices for it, and Sprint relies HEAVILY on roaming, which won't be available on the newer networks. Not only that, but Clear is deploying their Wi-Max network (ie, Sprint's upgrade path) on 2400 mhz spectrum, which penetrates buildings poorly and isn't very expansive, leading to poor coverage for rural areas.

HeatherR · 11-20-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Verizon's decent.

Helps that GM has a corporate discount with them.

Hey Fen...Check they added Sprint and AT&T (Sprint upped theirs to 23%!)

Justin · 11-20-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HeatherR

Hey Fen...Check they added Sprint and AT&T (Sprint upped theirs to 23%!)

Do you know if the Sprint one is for CDMA/iDEN or both? CDMA = Sprint, iDEN = Nextel. Many times the discounts are different. For example Waste Management is 30% on Nextel, 20% on Sprint.

T-Mobile has a 15% student discount, but you can't use that on the contract-free plans.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-21-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HeatherR

Hey Fen...Check they added Sprint and AT&T (Sprint upped theirs to 23%!)

Verizon's at 21% off...never was a fan of Sprint, and AT&T still seems expensive.

TaylorRyanSS · 11-21-2009, 12:49 AM

My first couple cell phones were with verizon then I switched to T-Mobile to get the sidekick, but their service sucks so I switched back to verizon. AT&T sucks but the iphone 3GS is worth it. I switched from verizon to AT&T to get the iphone. No phone will beat what the iphone offers with all those apps. Verizon is getting the iphone next year I heard and if it does I will switch back lol.

Justin · 11-21-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

My first couple cell phones were with verizon then I switched to T-Mobile to get the sidekick, but their service sucks so I switched back to verizon. AT&T sucks but the iphone 3GS is worth it. I switched from verizon to AT&T to get the iphone. No phone will beat what the iphone offers with all those apps. Verizon is getting the iphone next year I heard and if it does I will switch back lol.

There are a lot of rumors flying around about it, but I tend to doubt they'll be getting it within the next year.

Stingr69 · 11-21-2009, 03:39 AM

I got a Droid yesterday for work. So far I like it. Bluetooth with the Camaro works great. I am not a tech savy person but this one is easy enough to work with without a thick manual to read. Lots of toys to keep me amused too.

-Mark.

lafountain · 11-21-2009, 07:13 PM

First and foremost before deciding on a phone, you really should decide on a carrier. While this may seem kind of silly, it really is good to find out who has the best service in your area, the best phone will do you no good if the service provided in your area is horrible. Talk to your friends and co-workers about their cellular service and find out what problems they have or have not had with their carrier. Once you know the carrier, then make the decision on the phone after that.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-21-2009, 09:23 PM

Let me say that I LOVE AT&T...5-year customer, now...and have had 0 problems with them as a carrier.
(Had to deal with warranty, etc.)

They are price-competitive with the likes of Verizon, but the roll-over minutes is simply fantastic. I have racked upwards of 1000 minutes or so...and I have one of the base-plans (as far as monthly minutes goes). I'm on the phone at least a 30min./day on average, so it's not like I don't use it for a week.

The Iphone is also great. I rag on Apple a LOT, but I do like this product. The only reason I did not buy one on my last renewal, was because I knew there was a higher-capacity model coming out soon, and I also didn't want to pay the mandatory $30/mo. data charge.

I will, however, seriously consider it next year when the contract renewal is up again.

I currently have a touch-screen feature-phone; the Samsung Eternity.

Did I say I love AT&T?

lil_chef · 11-21-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Let me say that I LOVE AT&T...5-year customer, now...and have had 0 problems with them as a carrier.
(Had to deal with warranty, etc.)

They are price-competitive with the likes of Verizon, but the roll-over minutes is simply fantastic. I have racked upwards of 1000 minutes or so...and I have one of the base-plans (as far as monthly minutes goes). I'm on the phone at least a 30min./day on average, so it's not like I don't use it for a week.

The Iphone is also great. I rag on Apple a LOT, but I do like this product. The only reason I did not buy one on my last renewal, was because I knew there was a higher-capacity model coming out soon, and I also didn't want to pay the mandatory $30/mo. data charge.

I will, however, seriously consider it next year when the contract renewal is up again.

I currently have a touch-screen feature-phone; the Samsung Eternity.

Did I say I love AT&T?

I got the eternity earlier in the summer because i didnt want to pay the 30$/month for the Iphone as well. i will say that it has been a good phone to me so far.

comiskeybum · 11-21-2009, 11:27 PM

The droid on verizon is the most technologically advanced phone on the market right now. i have one and its awesome.

and you simply cant beat verizon's network. hands down

TonyNo · 11-22-2009, 08:12 AM

Recently picked up a Tilt 2 and love it. Thinner than my old 8525 with a bigger screen.

The Droid has some strange "features", like no backslash on kb, and no standard ports.

11-21-2009, 12:49 AM	#21
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	My first couple cell phones were with verizon then I switched to T-Mobile to get the sidekick, but their service sucks so I switched back to verizon. AT&T sucks but the iphone 3GS is worth it. I switched from verizon to AT&T to get the iphone. No phone will beat what the iphone offers with all those apps. Verizon is getting the iphone next year I heard and if it does I will switch back lol. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

11-21-2009, 07:13 PM	#24
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 887	First and foremost before deciding on a phone, you really should decide on a carrier. While this may seem kind of silly, it really is good to find out who has the best service in your area, the best phone will do you no good if the service provided in your area is horrible. Talk to your friends and co-workers about their cellular service and find out what problems they have or have not had with their carrier. Once you know the carrier, then make the decision on the phone after that. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

11-21-2009, 09:23 PM	#25
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Let me say that I LOVE AT&T...5-year customer, now...and have had 0 problems with them as a carrier. (Had to deal with warranty, etc.) They are price-competitive with the likes of Verizon, but the roll-over minutes is simply fantastic. I have racked upwards of 1000 minutes or so...and I have one of the base-plans (as far as monthly minutes goes). I'm on the phone at least a 30min./day on average, so it's not like I don't use it for a week. The Iphone is also great. I rag on Apple a LOT, but I do like this product. The only reason I did not buy one on my last renewal, was because I knew there was a higher-capacity model coming out soon, and I also didn't want to pay the mandatory $30/mo. data charge. I will, however, seriously consider it next year when the contract renewal is up again. I currently have a touch-screen feature-phone; the Samsung Eternity. Did I say I love AT&T? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-20-2009, 07:58 PM	#15
MCPOAJ Drives: LS2 FD RX7 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NE. Posts: 664	What's this have to do with "general automotive discussion"?? lol But to answer your question i have an HTC imagio and it's alright i mean it is my first smart phone but i just can't get a hang of the sloppy touch keypad it plays awesome vids and takes amazingly wonderful pics lol some people say "your phone took those pictures?!" then i say yup but it's ok i would rather have the motorola droid with the slide keypad

11-20-2009, 08:03 PM	#16
Ninjak Banned Drives: 08 GT Mustang \| 65 GT Notchbac Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 819	Palm Pre. Great phone, has a huge underground of home brew apps, and its on Sprint 4g network. I have use this phone since its launch and it is very good. I am a System engineer, so it fits the bill well

11-21-2009, 03:39 AM	#23
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I got a Droid yesterday for work. So far I like it. Bluetooth with the Camaro works great. I am not a tech savy person but this one is easy enough to work with without a thick manual to read. Lots of toys to keep me amused too. -Mark.

11-21-2009, 11:27 PM	#27
comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	The droid on verizon is the most technologically advanced phone on the market right now. i have one and its awesome. and you simply cant beat verizon's network. hands down

11-22-2009, 08:12 AM	#28
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Recently picked up a Tilt 2 and love it. Thinner than my old 8525 with a bigger screen. The Droid has some strange "features", like no backslash on kb, and no standard ports.