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[quote=Daseal;710409]It will increase their market share, sure. Never said it wouldn't. However the more time that goes on, the more I see people jumping off the iPhone bandwagon. I'm saying the people that are dumping their iPhones now aren't doing it because of AT&T, they're doing it because of better phones.[/quote]

Sure, the true geeks are always going to chase the latest and greatest product out there. But the average consumer looks for the status symbol and the big name brand more than anything, and that's the iPhone.

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[quote=tryfuhl;710349]I love that all of that came stock from the beginning with my droid ;)[/quote]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Wow thats ridiculous that you cant do that on the older generation iphones. I had heard that you cant run multiple apps at the same time, but I guess I thought you couldn’t check email while leaving a browser open. Not listening to music while doing other stuff is just wrong. Can you play your music stored off of the drive at the same time while running a application? And not having folders is absolutely ridiculous too. And before you also couldn’t move applications on top of your background? I will say that of the iphones ive looked at they do come across as smoother when moving from point to point.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]So on the moto droid you have 3 background selections, one to the left, one in the middle, and one to the right and you only see one at a time. I keep all my news app on the left, just basic phone stuff in the middle (to keep the normal view real simple and uncluttered), and all my media stuff on the right. I hate that its not revolving, I really wish that I could go from the right screen to the left instead of having to go back to the middle then to the right. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]The other thing im not crazy about is youtube. On the droid you cant get a lot youtube videos that you normally can on your computer. Im not really sure whats the deal behind this and never really looked into it. Im thinking some flash stuff?[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Free navigation is awesome. Running Pandora, trapster, and navigation all at the same time is the only way to drive on the highways. [/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I don’t have a house phone or anything so Verizon is a must have for me. The other must have is a legit keyboard. I know you get good with a touch screen after a while and im good with a touch screen, but having a real keyboard is absolute in my book. Every try and send a text on a touch screen when its hot outside and have condensation on your fingers from the cold beer(s) you were holding? It’s a bitch. I will say that the droid’s keyboard takes some getting used to, but the moto droid 2 coming out is apparently much easier. And the speaker on the driod is badass, sometimes you don’t have a stereo but you still need tunes.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Also apple itunes format is a scam in my book. I don’t think there stuff is DRM anymore (??), but anyone who has ever purchased a drm format itunes over a mp3 when both options were available for the same price went full retard in my book. My thought is a good company wouldn’t have done that in the first plane. A la google’s Don’t Be Evil. [/FONT][/COLOR]

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Anyone in here on Sprint? Have the Evo?

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[quote=saden1;710420]Anyone in here on Sprint? Have the Evo?[/quote]

My wife got an EVO a few days ago. She really likes it so far.

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[quote=cpayne5;710429]My wife got an EVO a few days ago. She really likes it so far.[/quote]

Do you know if their network coverage has improved?

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[quote=mlmpetert;710417][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]My thought is a good company wouldn’t have done that in the first plane. A la google’s Don’t Be Evil. [/FONT][/COLOR][/quote]

[url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/07/01/google-raises-eyebrows-new-gay-employee-benefit/?test=latestnews]FOXNews.com - Google Raises Eyebrows With New Gay-Only Employee Benefit[/url]

Although this is kind of an evil thing to do. Why cant they offer it to all non-married partners?

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[quote=saden1;710431]Do you know if their network coverage has improved?[/quote]

We've had Sprint for 5 years and never had any problems with coverage. It depends on where you are. Every carrier has gaps somewhere.

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I just got the call. My HTC EVO 4G is in stock now. I gotta go...

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[url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Apple-stunned-to-find-iPhones-apf-1175483258.html?x=0]Apple `stunned' to find iPhones show too many bars - Yahoo! Finance[/url]

The conspiracy theorist in me is very interested that this announcement comes days after the Verizon announcement. It isn't too much of a stretch to think Apple knew that AT&T's service was not as good, and tweaked the formula/bar appearance to mask that reality. Again, it's only a conspiracy theorist dream, but it does make a good story ;)

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[url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/07/12/consumer-reports-wont-endorse-apple-iphone/]FOXNews.com - Consumer Reports Won't Endorse Apple iPhone 4[/url]

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[quote=mlmpetert;711961][url=http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/07/12/consumer-reports-wont-endorse-apple-iphone/]FOXNews.com - Consumer Reports Won't Endorse Apple iPhone 4[/url][/quote]

The team with the most turnovers loses...Apple's turnovers are mounting.

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Apple will probably sell a Duct Tape patch with an Apple logo, and it will rocket to the top of the accessories sales chart!

In fact I have recently found a secret prototype:
[IMG]http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/cstephenphotos/iPhone4patch.jpg?t=1278966467[/IMG]

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Apple has just released a press statement notifying the public that the secret prototype patch was mistakenly left behind at a bar in California, and they would very much like it back.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;711967]Apple will probably sell a Duct Tape patch with an Apple logo, and it will rocket to the top of the accessories sales chart!

In fact I have recently found a secret prototype:
[IMG]http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/cstephenphotos/iPhone4patch.jpg?t=1278966467[/IMG][/quote]


[url=http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-3G-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-3G--3GS-recession-case.asp]Case-Mate iPhone 3G / 3GS recession case (Case-Mate IPH3GRC), Apple iPhone 3G / iPhone 3GS Cases, Holsters, Skins, and Accessories | Case-mate[/url]

This isnt sold by Apple, and i actaully think its kind of cool in a funny type way and might be suckered into buying it if i had a iphone.

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While CR won't "endorse" the iPhone, they still rate it as the best smartphone available. Ironic, eh?

[URL="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/07/13/consumer_reports_ranks_apples_iphone_4_best_smartphone_available.html"]AppleInsider | Consumer Reports ranks Apple's iPhone 4 best smartphone available[/URL]

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This could be interesting

[url=http://www.loopinsight.com/2010/07/14/apple-to-hold-special-iphone-4-press-conference-on-friday/]Apple to hold special iPhone 4 press conference on Friday | The Loop[/url]

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Got the Samsung Vibrant...amazing phone, amazing screen....it's mofo'ing amazing I tell ya.

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[quote=SmootSmack;712620]This could be interesting

[url=http://www.loopinsight.com/2010/07/14/apple-to-hold-special-iphone-4-press-conference-on-friday/]Apple to hold special iPhone 4 press conference on Friday | The Loop[/url][/quote]

You know it's bad news when it's scheduled on a Friday. I just hope they do the right thing and recall. A quick fix case is simply unacceptable in light of Lord Jobs and co's "you're holding it wrong" comment.

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So glad I didn't jump the gun and buy the 4G. Stuck with my 3GS. I'm waiting until the 4GS in December/January.

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what do you do when the iphone4 drops a call?



make a REcall

hahahahaha

j/k .. sucks for those that jumped early

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[quote=saden1;712644]You know it's bad news when it's scheduled on a Friday. I just hope they do the right thing and re-call. A quick fix case is simply unacceptable in light of Lord Job and co's "you're holding it wrong" comment.[/quote]

[YT]kclFIFHpSZ8[/YT]

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Gizmodo broke yesterday that a silent recall has already begun.
[url=http://gizmodo.com/5587029/iphone-4-silent-recall-some-readers-confirm]iPhone 4 Silent Recall: Some Readers Confirm [Updating Live][/url]

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[quote=GMScud;712673]So glad I didn't jump the gun and buy the 4G. Stuck with my 3GS. I'm waiting until the 4GS in December/January.[/quote]

I'm waiting until May '11 for my discounted upgrade, but I'm going to keep and open mind and look at other options too. Especially if this reception problem isn't 100% resolved by then.

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[quote=saden1;712644]You know it's bad news when it's scheduled on a Friday. I just hope they do the right thing and recall. A quick fix case is simply unacceptable in light of Lord Jobs and co's "you're holding it wrong" comment.[/quote]

A free case for everyone

[url=http://techcrunch.com/2010/07/16/jobs-a-free-case-for-every-iphone-4-user/]Jobs: A Free Case For Every iPhone 4 User[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;712753]A free case for everyone

[URL="http://techcrunch.com/2010/07/16/jobs-a-free-case-for-every-iphone-4-user/"]Jobs: A Free Case For Every iPhone 4 User[/URL][/quote]

That's the most logical and cost effective solution.

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[quote=SmootSmack;712753]A free case for everyone

[url=http://techcrunch.com/2010/07/16/jobs-a-free-case-for-every-iphone-4-user/]Jobs: A Free Case For Every iPhone 4 User[/url][/quote]


He's giving people a choice which I like. Good call on Apple's part.

[quote]Jobs added, "And if you're not happy, you can bring the phone back. We'll give you a full refund within 30 days. No restocking fee. We want to make everyone happy, and if we can't make you happy we'll give you a full refund."[/quote]

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[IMG]http://cheezcomixed.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/f362dbed-0da4-4fa8-bd75-9506bdc92954.jpg[/IMG]

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I updated to Android 2.2 and i like the refinements alot, except that i cant set my phone to vibrate as easily as before. But otherwise awesome.

This morning i got another update. Adobe Flash 10.1 supported, pretty sweet.

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[url=http://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/10/09/467998/droid-really-does-set-to-be-no-2-os-this-year-goog]Droid Really Does: Set To Be No. 2 OS This Year (GOOG) | Benzinga.com[/url]

[QUOTE=mlmpetert;731000][url=http://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/10/09/467998/droid-really-does-set-to-be-no-2-os-this-year-goog]Droid Really Does: Set To Be No. 2 OS This Year (GOOG) | Benzinga.com[/url][/QUOTE]
nevermind

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[quote=mlmpetert;726419]I updated to Android 2.2 and i like the refinements alot, except that i cant set my phone to vibrate as easily as before. But otherwise awesome.

This morning i got another update.[B] Adobe Flash 10.1 supported[/B], pretty sweet.[/quote]

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another good Android v iPhone comparison article:

[url=http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/the-truth-about-ditching-the-iphone-for-android-535497.html?tickers=aapl,vz,t,mot,msft,goog]the truth about ditching the iphone for android: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance[/url]

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Good read. It's all about personal preference of course. One of my friends has the android and it's pretty cool, but it just seems like it's more than I need. I'm pretty happy with my iPhone and I'll probably upgrade to the 4 in January when I'm due for my discounted upgrade.

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I love my Samsung Galaxy and so I take issue with his claim that "You NEED to customize, because your phone just isn't that smooth out of the box" and "Apple still designs the best hardware" with respect to my phone. What part of Apple's hardware is better? The part that you hold wrong? [URL="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2370667,00.asp"]The screen[/URL]? You don't have to do a lick to a Galaxy phone...it works out of the box hence why they are [URL="http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/android-most-popular-operating-system-in-u-s-among-recent-smartphone-buyers/"]outselling[/URL] the POS phone Apple has put out.

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sitting here in class with my laptop connected via the EVO at 4g speeds... so awesome. (5mb/s down, 900 kb up)

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My wife's android get wet the other day still has yet to turn back on. Any suggestions? I have had in a bag of rice for 3 days now.

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[quote=mredskins;755357]My wife's android get wet the other day still has yet to turn back on. Any suggestions? I have had in a bag of rice for 3 days now.[/quote]


It's dead. If you are still under warranty call up the phone company to get it replaced. When you call them they will ask you what the color of a little sticker at back of the phone is (it's usually located behind the battery). The color of the sticker indicates if the phone has been in water (obviously the warranty is void if it has). In my case the normal color of my sticker is white but if it has been under water it turns pink. If yours is off color you have two choices pay for a new phone or cheat the system by replacing that sticker.

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[quote=mredskins;755357]My wife's android get wet the other day still has yet to turn back on. Any suggestions? I have had in a bag of rice for 3 days now.[/quote]


They sell the stickers on ebay, but i think its harder then you think to switch and i think a lot of phones have a secondary sticker inside the phone.

One thing i love about Verizon is that if you go into one of their full scale stores with a broken phone they will replace it or even give you a newer phone if yours is really old for 50 bucks, no matter if you have a warrenty or not. Ive done this with countless phones. Ive bought a phone on ebay, broke it several days later and gotten a upgrade before. They normally wont give you a new battery or back cover though. They will try to get you to buy a new phone first so you have to be a little slick.

But i dont know if this is true with smart phones or if they charge you more. If it is please report back.

Also if they give you a new one but want and take your old one try and keep it. You can prob sell a broken droid for 50-100 on ebay and come out even or even make a little money.

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[quote=mlmpetert;755451]They sell the stickers on ebay, but i think its harder then you think to switch and i think a lot of phones have a secondary sticker inside the phone.

One thing i love about Verizon is that if you go into one of their full scale stores with a broken phone they will replace it or even give you a newer phone if yours is really old for 50 bucks, no matter if you have a warrenty or not. Ive done this with countless phones. Ive bought a phone on ebay, broke it several days later and gotten a upgrade before. They normally wont give you a new battery or back cover though. They will try to get you to buy a new phone first so you have to be a little slick.

But i dont know if this is true with smart phones or if they charge you more. If it is please report back.

Also if they give you a new one but want and take your old one try and keep it. You can prob sell a broken droid for 50-100 on ebay and come out even or even make a little money.[/quote]

I looked at the stickers and they look good when comparing them to the internet.

The phone got damp from my son peeing on it! My wife put her purse under the shopping cart seat and he is potty training well he had an accident while sitting there. My luck of late with things has been pretty bad.

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[quote=mredskins;755469]I looked at the stickers and they look good when comparing them to the internet.

The phone got damp from my son peeing on it! My wife put her purse under the shopping cart seat and he is potty training well he had an accident while sitting there. [B]My luck of late with things has been pretty bad.[/B][/quote]


When it rains, it pours!