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I thought about getting the upcoming HTC SHIFT
but as it was not phone call capable I decided not to.
now it appears YOU CAN make phone calls as well
via a bluetooth headset like I do with my ameo.
with a 800x600 screen. vista support and hsdpa
I think I may have to Crack and get one.
im a data freak and rarely make calls so I think I will find it hard to resist if it does make calls.
It's a dual device... it's basically a combination of a PDA and a PC.
the PDA part runs Windows Mobile and obviously has a phone interface which is essentially a reproduction of the new PDAs HTC have released like the Kaiser.
There's also a PC part which runs Vista... although HTC won't be releasing rom updates for this part since quite obviously... it'd take ****ing ages to download and probably butcher HTC's bandwidth.
currently, the only reason the device isn't out already is because HTC's marketing department haven't got round to pulling their fingers out yet.
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the PDA part runs Windows Mobile and obviously has a phone interface which is essentially a reproduction of the new PDAs HTC have released like the Kaiser.
There's also a PC part which runs Vista... although HTC won't be releasing rom updates for this part since quite obviously... it'd take ****ing ages to download and probably butcher HTC's bandwidth.
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Where did you get this info from?
I've been following discussions on the Shift very closely, and so far no one has been able to confirm that it can make voice calls.
Also, it does not run Windows Mobile as we know it, it runs 'Snapvue', which is a very cut down version of Windows Mobile, which has no phone interface - it just deals with email, SMS, calendar and contacts, without having to boot into Vista. It also (apparently) cannot use Bluetooth or Wifi from the Snapvue interface, only 3g. BT and Wifi are only available in Vista.
It looks like this device will not be living up to the hype it has generated.... without the voice calls, and with seemingly very poor battery life when using vista, I may be cancelling my pre-order.
its due out on Nov 19th UK approx 800 squids
the early reviews said that it was not voice capable
see the gottabemobile video review.
but now it apears they have done the smart thing and activated it.
as a much more internet/pc orientated chap rather than talk on a mobile . I am very very tempted by this.
how much would I get for a tmobile ameo on pk3
rom v good condition
spacecat said:
its due out on Nov 19th UK approx 800 squids
the early reviews said that it was not voice capable
see the gottabemobile video review.
but now it apears they have done the smart thing and activated it.
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Link? I'd like to see some proof of this.
And get rid of the Ameo? Nah... No way I can justify having all these expensive toys, but I couldn't get rid of the Ameo!
Incidentally, Orange will be offering the Shift on a data contract in the UK from early December.
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Link? I'd like to see some proof of this.
Incidentally, Orange will be offering the Shift on a data contract in the UK from early December.
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I phoned up expansys who are selling them and they told me it was voice capable, I also saw it on a website but can't remember where
as for orange data ...most likely 100 mb for 45 quid a month
POO ...
just called HTC they said NO voice calls, just
skype oh well saved 800 quid then
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Where did you get this info from?
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Do you seriously expect me to answer that?
Olipro said:
Do you seriously expect me to answer that?
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No I don't, as you were wrong.
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No I don't, as you were wrong.
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No he's not
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No he's not
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I really hope he's not wrong, as it would make the device much more usable.
However, when a random stranger on an online forum, even if it is Olipro, tells me something but can't or won't back up their statement with some evidence, and every other source of information tells me that he is wrong, then I have to assume that he is, indeed, wrong.
WELL the sad news is that the SUPPORT people at HTC told me it is NOT voice capable so i guess thats pretty much from the Horses mouth
MMM getting ready for new device??!!??
im sure it will be hacked if not possible from the outset and some companies are offering them at discount rates with a mobile contract (non official) so my 3rd contract is up for renewal so may have 2 get one, with or with out voice support.... but with will mean a nice tmobile ameo going up for sale on ebay or here totally unlocked with pk 3.0 there will no doubt be a glut of these on the market and value will plummet..........
Knowing HTC, the Shift probably is BT voice call capable hardware wise, but is disabled via software from making calls!
feast your eyes on that you whiney *****.
or perhaps you'd like to accuse me of forging it?
okay this document also states intgernal gps? is this true as well?? hopefully that would be sweeterthan what has being announced maybe they included t but no support like on past phones hiding gps and fm radio....
it wasnt my intention to start a war here chaps , BUT the tech support at HTC told me voice calls are NOT available
only via skype. Personally that seems like a ludicrous decision as you still need 2 devices and the SHIFT will be just like other HSDPA capable laptops that are readily available.
To be honestI am considering geting a nice laptop and maybe getting a smaller HSDPA phone to use as a phone and a modem.
I hooked up my Ameo to our work laptop yesterday to try out the modem capabilities and i must say i was hugely impressed with how fast it was.
I would really like to have the full pc online experience and phone ability in one package but looks like this isnt the case
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it wasnt my intention to start a war here chaps
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Don't worry, most of us here already realise that Olipro is to immature and arrogant to hold a sensible conversation on any subject.
Clever he may be, a nice guy he isn't.
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Clever he may be, a nice guy he isn't.
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Quite right, I'm a nasty **** who hates everybody.
now... how does that PDF grab you?
So it mentions that i supports bluetooth headset (or it is an "option"), and that's nice. Will make it easier to use with Live Messenger or Skype.
But where does it say that the Shift can make phone calls?
I'm not trying to pick a fight, just trying to figure this out.
Google so far hasn't provided a 100% accurate statement whilst searching. Each website contradicts the next, and so far i've seen one that suggests no NFC ever, one that suggests June for the release and one that says "later this year".
I'm holding out for the NFC as I can see some pretty epic things coming from it but as i'm now in my contract expiry period, the urge to upgrade right this moment is getting stronger.
Just go for it.... are you really going to use nfc or just use your card like everyone else. What actual shops have NFC capabilities? maybe in a years time, but that's time to be looking for a new device
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Just go for it.... are you really going to use nfc or just use your card like everyone else. What actual shops have NFC capabilities? maybe in a years time, but that's time to be looking for a new device
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I think I just didn't want to end up like a fanboy desperate to get the latest release when there's another round the corner. Like the iPhone, xbox and PS3 scenarios.
Looks like i'm getting myself a SGS2 today then
I went in during lunch to grab an Evo 3D. The guy kept trying to sell me cases and chargers and I kept saying "no thanks, just the phone."
As he was ringing it all up I remembered the new HDMI deal and that I would need a new cable now because my 4G one wouldn't work. I asked if they had the HDMI cable and he told me the phone did not support HDMI.
I asked him if he was sure and he said "there is no HDMI on the phone, only wireless HDMI." News to me. I told him I understood that it supported HDMI over the micro USB port. He told me that it did not support HDMI in any way and had another employee come over to tell me the same thing and that they were trained on the phone and Sprint said it didn't support HDMI.
I had been researching several phones so thought maybe I had my facts mixed up and checked online. After confirming the HDMI capabilities I dropped the subject, but he kept wanting to bring it up so I told him "HDMI is supported over the Micro USB port, I just confirmed it on Sprint's website" and showed him the page. He then proceeded to argue with me about it until he was done ringing up the phone - I just kept saying "okay, that's fine, whatever, etc." He finally conceded that "maaaaybe someone has invented some sort of adapter, but we don't carry things like that..."
I walked over to the wall, and proceeded to bash my head against it until it was a bloody pulp.
Okay that part isn't true.
After that he tried to force me to buy the protection plan even after I explained I already had coverage. Then he wanted to argue about how my coverage was not sufficient even though he didn't know a thing about it.
Overall the purchasing process was quick and painless, but dealing with the employee was a major headache. Sprint does a great job of publishing their specs, now they just need to get their employees to study up a bit before spreading bad information.
In a related topic, I'm finding the MHL cables online are frakkin expensive. Is there any place I can get one for less than $20 or so?
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I went in during lunch to grab an Evo 3D. The guy kept trying to sell me cases and chargers and I kept saying "no thanks, just the phone."
As he was ringing it all up I remembered the new HDMI deal and that I would need a new cable now because my 4G one wouldn't work. I asked if they had the HDMI cable and he told me the phone did not support HDMI.
I asked him if he was sure and he said "there is no HDMI on the phone, only wireless HDMI." News to me. I told him I understood that it supported HDMI over the micro USB port. He told me that it did not support HDMI in any way and had another employee come over to tell me the same thing and that they were trained on the phone and Sprint said it didn't support HDMI.
I had been researching several phones so thought maybe I had my facts mixed up and checked online. After confirming the HDMI capabilities I dropped the subject, but he kept wanting to bring it up so I told him "HDMI is supported over the Micro USB port, I just confirmed it on Sprint's website" and showed him the page. He then proceeded to argue with me about it until he was done ringing up the phone - I just kept saying "okay, that's fine, whatever, etc." He finally conceded that "maaaaybe someone has invented some sort of adapter, but we don't carry things like that..."
I walked over to the wall, and proceeded to bash my head against it until it was a bloody pulp.
Okay that part isn't true.
After that he tried to force me to buy the protection plan even after I explained I already had coverage. Then he wanted to argue about how my coverage was not sufficient even though he didn't know a thing about it.
Overall the purchasing process was quick and painless, but dealing with the employee was a major headache. Sprint does a great job of publishing their specs, now they just need to get their employees to study up a bit before spreading bad information.
In a related topic, I'm finding the MHL cables online are frakkin expensive. Is there any place I can get one for less than $20 or so?
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Your Sprint store staff must have taken the same training classes as my Sprint store's staff. I go in there with questions which I pretty much know the answer to and just want a 'yes we do' or 'no we don't' or 'not yet' or 'next week' regarding availability of a phone or a cable or accessories or whatever and get the same knowitall responses. Even though I know better I am polite enough to not turn into a knowitall back at them. It's just rude and accomplishes nothing...espeically with another knowitall on the other side and yes even in the face of evidence to the contrary they will tell you the wrong thing.
I just want a clear cut answer to availability of something and usually get told something that is either a complete lie to cover up a lack of availability or desire to help me or worse yet someone who actually thinks what they are saying is true.
I'm sure there are Sprint stores that are a shining example of what real CS is about. This store has one such employee, great guy, very informed and 'big picture', great to talk to....but he's never around....but either way, this store is no such shining example.
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I went in during lunch to grab an Evo 3D. The guy kept trying to sell me cases and chargers and I kept saying "no thanks, just the phone."
As he was ringing it all up I remembered the new HDMI deal and that I would need a new cable now because my 4G one wouldn't work. I asked if they had the HDMI cable and he told me the phone did not support HDMI.
I asked him if he was sure and he said "there is no HDMI on the phone, only wireless HDMI." News to me. I told him I understood that it supported HDMI over the micro USB port. He told me that it did not support HDMI in any way and had another employee come over to tell me the same thing and that they were trained on the phone and Sprint said it didn't support HDMI.
I had been researching several phones so thought maybe I had my facts mixed up and checked online. After confirming the HDMI capabilities I dropped the subject, but he kept wanting to bring it up so I told him "HDMI is supported over the Micro USB port, I just confirmed it on Sprint's website" and showed him the page. He then proceeded to argue with me about it until he was done ringing up the phone - I just kept saying "okay, that's fine, whatever, etc." He finally conceded that "maaaaybe someone has invented some sort of adapter, but we don't carry things like that..."
I walked over to the wall, and proceeded to bash my head against it until it was a bloody pulp.
Okay that part isn't true.
After that he tried to force me to buy the protection plan even after I explained I already had coverage. Then he wanted to argue about how my coverage was not sufficient even though he didn't know a thing about it.
Overall the purchasing process was quick and painless, but dealing with the employee was a major headache. Sprint does a great job of publishing their specs, now they just need to get their employees to study up a bit before spreading bad information.
In a related topic, I'm finding the MHL cables online are frakkin expensive. Is there any place I can get one for less than $20 or so?
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Yeah, employees will do that, it looks good for them, and depending on the store (possibly, most) they get a commission on the accessories, a bigger one then selling the phone. when I got my Evo3D the chick was nice, a joy to work with, but knew NOTHING about the phone, but kept trying to sell me cases, and screen protectors, the insurance, chargers, you name it, it was offered. she even offered some things that the phone didn't support. Super friendly, no tech knowledge.
They realize that some of us who are unemployed *cough cough* have BOTH these skills..right? *sigh*
Here is the one from Sprint. I'll find the cheaper one in a minute for you.
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onlinestore/en/Action/OSBrowseAccessoriesDetail?categoryRefName=Headsets+%26+Speakers&PHONE_ID=APX515CKT&selectedAccessoryID=EVH1303&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
Here is the one I want to order soon:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/
The sprint store I go to for the most part is helpful except one idiot who keeps trying to harass people into buying insurance for their phone and cases.
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Your Sprint store staff must have taken the same training classes as my Sprint store's staff. I go in there with questions which I pretty much know the answer to and just want a 'yes we do' or 'no we don't' or 'not yet' or 'next week' regarding availability of a phone or a cable or accessories or whatever and get the same knowitall responses. Even though I know better I am polite enough to not turn into a knowitall back at them. It's just rude and accomplishes nothing...espeically with another knowitall on the other side and yes even in the face of evidence to the contrary they will tell you the wrong thing.
I just want a clear cut answer to availability of something and usually get told something that is either a complete lie to cover up a lack of availability or desire to help me or worse yet someone who actually thinks what they are saying is true.
I'm sure there are Sprint stores that are a shining example of what real CS is about. This store has one such employee, great guy, very informed and 'big picture', great to talk to....but he's never around....but either way, this store is no such shining example.
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Yea the first thing Sprint needs to teach its salesman is the phrase "I'm not sure on that" or "let me grab the spec sheet and we'll take a look." Making things up and then defending them even when you've been shown the facts makes you sound stupid.
I tried not to get pulled into a debate about it, but it bothered me that they were giving out bad information.
im semi fortunate at my sprint store 3 of the CSRs are rooted so they know a little about the phones, but as whole they know crap.. and i know some of them have xda so they may read this.. but the last 2 phones that i purchased there (3d for myself and shift for another line) i knew more than they did about the phone.. they are cool enough, but its like they are trying to be cool with it.. one guy was so intently trying to show me CM7 on his orig EVO, after i had said that i had it on my previous phone.. he kept telling me all the benefits of rooting, like i didnt know, after he saw me boot up my old phone with a custom splash screen, boot screen, and i had told him that it was rooted up front..
but then again he also told me that he didnt know what adb really was.. that he did everything he could to stay away from it.. that he only wanted one click root methods..
but i am fortunate to have 3 rooted fellows there, so i dont catch grief for being rooted.. and they are friendly, just not the most knowledgable..
EDIT: i just let them think they are right if they try to debate me, its not worth it.. they get paid and i dont, so i usually let it drop fairly quickly..
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Yea the first thing Sprint needs to teach its salesman is the phrase "I'm not sure on that" or "let me grab the spec sheet and we'll take a look." Making things up and then defending them even when you've been shown the facts makes you sound stupid.
I tried not to get pulled into a debate about it, but it bothered me that they were giving out bad information.
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Now, ultimately, as a life long geek I know my specs and have everything pretty much hammered down when I go in there. It's merely a matter of availability, price, upgrade statuses, promotion eligibility, etc, with a light smattering of haggling and charm for maximum effect. Aside from them being slow, which is only slightly annoying, their complete ignorance of their own product line and accessories is merely annoying...
...but what riles me up is when somebody who isn't as knowledgeable and prepared as myself walks in there and I hear one of these clueless hucksters fire up the bull**** machine and start telling people things they want to hear which aren't true or things people don't want to hear (which also aren't true) in an effort to up-sell them on a more expensive phone or service...and in either scenario it seems it isn't them being shady so much as truly uninformed...and then they pass off that lack of information onto someone else with a heftier price tag and perhaps pointless monthly service fee both predicated on the customer relying on the expertise of the CSR who is nearly as ignorant.
...yes, it grinds my gears...
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The sprint store I go to for the most part is helpful except one idiot who keeps trying to harass people into buying insurance for their phone and cases.
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My guy told me that I had to get it because of the type of phone I was buying it and I would only have the option to cancel it after 30 days. I wasn't having it so he reluctantly dropped it off.
Pains me to read threads like these...
Being someone who works at a Sprint store I know just as much if not more than some of the people who frequent the forums just because I'm on both sides of the fence. In that guys defense...he DOES work on commission. And he makes more on selling you accessories than he did by selling you the phone. Just the way it is...so obviously he's going to try and upsell. We have bills to pay just like you do and thats how we pay them. Some customers buy more...some dont. You're one who doesnt obviously.
As far as knowledge goes...I hate the fact that some of these guys dont know jack from sh*t. It gives the rest of us a bad name. When helping a customer...I give it to them straight. If I dont know and it hasnt been communicated directly from Sprint...thats what I tell them. I'm not going to lie, make something up or cover anything. I feel a customer will respect the fact that they might be asking something that Sprint just hasnt provided an answer for. If they cant then screw them.
It sounds like you all just need to find "that guy" in your local Sprint stores. I would assume every store has one. I'm not a pushy salesman...I'm a real one. I'm going to tell it like it is. I'm going to try and upsell but I wont push you into a purchase. If you decline a case...then go outside and drop your phone...thats on you. But dont come to me when you're screen is cracked and you declined both the insurance AND the case. I told you so....
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Even though I know better I am polite enough to not turn into a knowitall back at them. It's just rude and accomplishes nothing...espeically with another knowitall on the other side and yes even in the face of evidence to the contrary they will tell you the wrong thing.
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I would, as long as there are no other customers around. If they can't be properly trained, then i'll gladly give them some free training and jab to the ego. If you throw it back at them with proof, then maybe it'll get them to do some research and stop them from misinforming the next person.
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Pains me to read threads like these...
Being someone who works at a Sprint store I know just as much if not more than some of the people who frequent the forums just because I'm on both sides of the fence. In that guys defense...he DOES work on commission. And he makes more on selling you accessories than he did by selling you the phone. Just the way it is...so obviously he's going to try and upsell. We have bills to pay just like you do and thats how we pay them. Some customers buy more...some dont. You're one who doesnt obviously.
As far as knowledge goes...I hate the fact that some of these guys dont know jack from sh*t. It gives the rest of us a bad name. When helping a customer...I give it to them straight. If I dont know and it hasnt been communicated directly from Sprint...thats what I tell them. I'm not going to lie, make something up or cover anything. I feel a customer will respect the fact that they might be asking something that Sprint just hasnt provided an answer for. If they cant then screw them.
It sounds like you all just need to find "that guy" in your local Sprint stores. I would assume every store has one. I'm not a pushy salesman...I'm a real one. I'm going to tell it like it is. I'm going to try and upsell but I wont push you into a purchase. If you decline a case...then go outside and drop your phone...thats on you. But dont come to me when you're screen is cracked and you declined both the insurance AND the case. I told you so....
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You are the guy I look for whenever I go into any store with sales associates. Typically every store has at least one.
I started out my first real job at 16 at a computer shop (that I would years later run, for the most part). I got the job because I had technical skills. Well, at a small shop you also have to answer phones and be a salesman. I learned early on the hard way. Shoot straight, give people options and try to do it on a level that they understand and is relavent to their life...but the biggest and hardest lesson was being in a technical position and learning how to confidently say "I don't know", come to find out that appears to be the single most difficult thing for almost anyone on the planet to do, especially at work, triply so if they work at a job that has any technical element to it.
There is no shame in not knowing, there is shame in bullshitting. Getting called out on it a few times you would figure would be enough for anyone to learn that lesson. Sadly that's not the case.
You rock on being "that guy", cuz you are the guy I look for when I go somewhere to buy something...you can help a technical guy like me because you have information beyond mere specs. You can help a non-technical person, because you can translate specs into real-language that makes sense to each customer and most of all you can say "I don't know, let me find that out for you." Where most people would be afraid to say "I don't know" for fear of looking uninformed to the customer YOU know that the customer will feel reassured to hear "let me find that out for you."
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Pains me to read threads like these...
Being someone who works at a Sprint store I know just as much if not more than some of the people who frequent the forums
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Can I move to wherever you work? The people at the local store don't know much.
try to remember, being a salesman in sprint store is not a technical job that requires degrees. Dont hold them to unfair expectations
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try to remember, being a salesman in sprint store is not a technical job that requires degrees. Dont hold them to unfair expectations
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Are you being sarcastic? You don't need to have degrees to know any kind of technical stuff about cell phones.
Hell, you don't need degrees in any IT job.
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Are you being sarcastic? You don't need to have degrees to know any kind of technical stuff about cell phones.
Hell, you don't need degrees in any IT job.
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Agreed
I've been a salesmen for about 4 years and the first thing they teach in any training class is KNOW your products inside and out to avoid confusing the customer or false information and to educate to the customers features they may not know about....
Second is to know your customers needs and wants... Obviously ties into the first one but some of the sprint reps I talk to try to upsell will no good points other than "it helps you"
I'm not going to list everything I learned in the last 4 years because I'd be here for a few hours and no one wants to read it... But I think sprint needs to do some "fall cleaning". At my local stores....
3D > iClone
I was trying to get a job at a corporate Tmo or sprint store for the longest time. I get mad when I come in and have to deal with a moron who they hired that calls the evos "the Droid phones" or has no knowledge about the phones but what the little features sheet next to dummy phone says.
Sounds like the OP got one of those employees.
Mannnn.. the sprint store near me is simply amazing... no need to worry about phone knowledge, price plans or anything else ... just focus on the 8 latina sprint cheerleaders with there tight clothes and short tops and trust me you will not be asking anything about the phone when you are done ... Man I just want an excuse to back there ... LMAO!!!
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try to remember, being a salesman in sprint store is not a technical job that requires degrees. Dont hold them to unfair expectations
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lol, expecting them to do their job is unfair? Wow.
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Mannnn.. the sprint store near me is simply amazing... no need to worry about phone knowledge, price plans or anything else ... just focus on the 8 latina sprint cheerleaders with there tight clothes and short tops and trust me you will not be asking anything about the phone when you are done ... Man I just want an excuse to back there ... LMAO!!!
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That would be a very acceptable trade-off. Alas, my store lacks such a perk.
I'm looking for my first Tablet. I found a couple refurbished ones (since I'm trying to stay around $200) that looks interesting..
I see the ViewSonic G-Tablet, I like the large 10" screen..
I also seen the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Seems popular..
The Blackberry Playbook looks alright too, but is it very ROM friendly?
Anyway, I'm looking for something this is friendly with custom ROMS, supports full flash. Mainly use for web surfing, video watching, perhaps some light games. Performance is not of up most importance since I'm staying on the cheap side but still something that not to horrible..
I should also add I'd like one where I can use it on Wi-Fi only. No need for wireless provider service..
Any recommendations , suggestions?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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YoungGun821 said:
I see the ViewSonic G-Tablet, I like the large 10" screen..
I also seen the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Seems popular..
The Blackberry Playbook looks alright too, but is it very ROM friendly?
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To go by the options on your list, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is best. It has a large development community, great at everything you stated, and it's performance is incredible (which is a plus for the price).
N.B.: Don't even think of the Blackberry Playbook .
The Blackberry playbook doesn't run android. you can install android apps though in the beta version.
The galaxy tab is the best one. It has a LOT of devs working on it. ICS is promised for it too.
I can run, for example the galaxy tab, fine on no wireless service? I can use it only on Wi-Fi? Because thats what I wanna do.. I do not want any 3G service or plan required..
I don't need an "unlocked" one to do this?
So if I order one that's says its for Sprint, I do not need any Sprint account to use it? It will not bug me about not activating it on Sprint services?
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I can run, for example the galaxy tab, fine on no wireless service? I can use it only on Wi-Fi? Because thats what I wanna do.. I do not want any 3G service or plan required..
I don't need an "unlocked" one to do this?
So if I order one that's says its for Sprint, I do not need any Sprint account to use it? It will not bug me about not activating it on Sprint services?
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The older one (7in) needs data service. The new ones (10.1, 8.9, and 7.0 plus) don't need it.
I'd wait for the Xyboard (sp?) aka the Xoom 2 to be released. That's promising to be a freaking sweet piece of hardware.
If I were to stop being poor right here and now, that's what I'd get
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The older one (7in) needs data service. The new ones (10.1, 8.9, and 7.0 plus) don't need it.
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Thanks! I'll do some research on the 10.1 Maybe get lucky and find a used or refurbished one on ebay or something..
EDIT: Ugh, no usb or expandable memory..
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Thanks! I'll do some research on the 10.1 Maybe get lucky and find a used or refurbished one on ebay or something..
EDIT: Ugh, no usb or expandable memory..
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You could try this one: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_p1010_galaxy_tab_wi_fi-3919.php. It's Wifi only and it has a card slot .
Wow thanks! But seems not easy to find for sale lol
I think this is it here: http://www.ecrater.com/p/13096905/samsung-galaxy-tab-gt-p1010
but i will keep searching..
who have ordered in tmo store online and received their unit box sealed like tmo local store unit? the first time i ordered online i receive my device in a box that is not sealed. they just place 2 tmobile sticker to hold the box cover. when i open my unit there was a dent and scratch on the back so be aware. make sure when you receive a unit when ordered online, the unit must be sealed otherwise the unit you will be getting is a returned from someone nor refurbished.
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PLEASE RETURN YOUR PHONE... do not accept a phone if is not sealed. thats an used one for sure ....contact tmobile and tell them they sent you a used phone when you paid for a new one ...
the box is supposed to be covered in transparent plastic...
angel.mariano said:
PLEASE RETURN YOUR PHONE... do not accept a phone if is not sealed. thats an used phone for sure ....contact tmobile and tell them they sent you a used phone when you paid for a new one ...
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that is what i did. i cannot accept a device that has a minor issue! not with the $579 device! if some user here are sticking with some minor issue then it is not me, i always go for the way they advertise the phone. no dead/stuck pixel and a gap. the phone is advertise as zero gap device. but when htc will perfect this design just like the way they advertise it? this phone is one of the best built quality phone at the moment..
Jayr1987 said:
that is what i did. i cannot accept a device that has a minor issue! not with the $579 device! if some user here are sticking with some minor issue then it is not me, i always go for the way they advertise the phone. no dead/stuck pixel and a gap. the phone is advertise as zero gap device. but when htc will perfect this design just like the way they advertise it? this phone is one of the best built quality phone at the moment..
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very true ..... i am getting mine wednesday , but im goin to get it in store, so i make sure everything is perfect, and in case im too lazy and order ti online or over the phone, im goin to tell them to make sure they send me a new phone ( the box covered in plastic ) since im buying a new phone, not a used one .. and yes i loooove the design of this amazing phone
angel.mariano said:
very true ..... i am getting mine wednesday , but im goin to get it in store, so i make sure everything is perfect, and in case im too lazy and order ti online or over the phone, im goin to tell them to make sure they send me a new phone ( the box covered in plastic ) since im buying a new phone, not a used one .. and yes i loooove the design of this amazing phone
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yeah! because when i received mine was just a box no cover whatsoever just a 2 tmobile tape like i said on top post. i tried calling all t mo store in my area but only 4 store carry them and they said back order. so i was like no shyt!lol.. i already return 3 items, 1 that has 5 dead pixel it can be seen to any color and a gap. and the 2 i bought in store has 1 tiny stuck pixel top right, noticeable in black background. i don't like any minor issues in my ONE, i want it perfect so i can get what i paid for..
Jayr1987 said:
yeah! because when i received mine was just a box no cover whatsoever just a 2 tmobile tape like i said on top post. i tried calling all t mo store in my area but only 4 store carry them and they said back order. so i was like no shyt!lol.. i already return 3 items, 1 that has 5 dead pixel it can be seen to any color and a gap. and the 2 i bought in store has 1 tiny stuck pixel top right, noticeable in black background. i don't like any minor issues in my ONE, i want it perfect so i can get what i paid for..
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not sure why people are complaining about gaps or anything that are not dead pixels since you will probably use a case with it and notice the gaps
TrueYears said:
not sure why people are complaining about gaps or anything that are not dead pixels since you will probably use a case with it and notice the gaps
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The key word you used was "probably". Some people don't use a case. Some people want their phone to look as nice as possible. You are supposed to get what you pay for.... and this is not a cheap device.
TrueYears said:
not sure why people are complaining about gaps or anything that are not dead pixels since you will probably use a case with it and notice the gaps
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every one of us has our own preference about build quality. me i want it just like the way they advertise the device. money doesn't grow on trees.
it doesn't matter if you use case it will not make the gap disappear, it will be there and you know it. and if you're ok with a minor defective device well that's fine with me, that is your device not mine. i just want my earned money to be worth spending on the device.
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The key word you used was "probably". Some people don't use a case. Some people want their phone to look as nice as possible. You are supposed to get what you pay for.... and this is not a cheap device.
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thank you!
TrueYears said:
not sure why people are complaining about gaps or anything that are not dead pixels since you will probably use a case with it and notice the gaps
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They advertised the phone with no gaps, i get what i pay for, i dont like cases , i dont like dead pixel....i dint pay for a cheap phone , i paid for an htc one Im picky , i like everything perfect... Hopefully i answered your question
I also ordered 2 HTC One's via a local store that will ship to my home. I will make sure it is sealed. It will arrive Monday. Thanks for the heads up. Also, does 1.6 pounds sound right for 2 phones?
Thanks again
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HawaiiD said:
I also ordered 2 HTC One's via a local store that will ship to my home. I will make sure it is sealed. It will arrive Monday. Thanks for the heads up. Also, does 1.6 pounds sound right for 2 phones?
Thanks again
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Yes . 2 phones are 1.6 pounds ( including boxes and everything )
angel.mariano said:
They advertised the phone with no gaps, i gat i pay for, i dont like cases , i dont like dead pixel....i dint pay for a cheap phone , i paid for an htc one Im picky , i like everything perfect... Hopefully i answered your question
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Can you guys show me where the advertise it with no gaps? I don't think I ever saw the exact words "no gaps" being advertised.
What about the operating system what about sense? Sometimes when you exit something it's not as smooth as other transactions. Why aren't you guys complaning about that?
Are the gaps really really that bad ?
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Can you guys show me where the advertise it with no gaps? I don't think I ever saw the exact words "no gaps" being advertised.
What about the operating system what about sense? Sometimes when you exit something it's not as smooth as other transactions. Why aren't you guys complaning about that?
Are the gaps really really that bad ?
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Its advertised as "zero gap" construction but I agree that people are too anal about it. People sending back all these devices are going to make it very difficult for carriers to replace them if it keeps up.
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TrueYears said:
Can you guys show me where the advertise it with no gaps? I don't think I ever saw the exact words "no gaps" being advertised.
What about the operating system what about sense? Sometimes when you exit something it's not as smooth as other transactions. Why aren't you guys complaning about that?
Are the gaps really really that bad ?
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operating system can be fix by updates.. it is actually zero gaps because it is a unibody device.. everything need to be flawless. people care because they want their money to be worth on spending.what if that gaps will get worse its getting older? what are you gonna do? send it to htc to get it fix? if you are ok with you device with minor issue then that is fine.sharing this to anyone who care not to anyone doesn't care.
Mine wasn't sealed. Just had two stickers holding it shut. The bag it came in was sealed though. It had the sticky cover over the phone and nothing was missing and the phone was in perfect condition.
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Even if the phone had zero gaps you guys would find something to complain about.
Yeah tmobile advertises lte where is the thread to complain about that.
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Even if the phone had zero gaps you guys would find something to complain about.
Yeah tmobile advertises lte where is the thread to complain about that.
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theres no thread because we all know lte is not available everywhere "yet". he made a thread not about the gab, but about the box being open.. dont like it. dont comment
angel.mariano said:
theres no thread because we all know lte is not available everywhere "yet". he made a thread not about the gab, but about the box being open.. dont like it. dont comment
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Ummm... Pretty sure most carriers ship in open boxes - how else do you think they get the required SIM card in there? All phones I've ever gotten from T-Mobile, going all the way back to the Sidekick II, were just sealed with a sticker.
Same thing with at&t
Same with Sprint
Same with Verizon
And Sprint didn't even use SIM cards back then.
You guys are just looking to complain.
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EtherealRemnant said:
Ummm... Pretty sure most carriers ship in open boxes - how else do you think they get the required SIM card in there? All phones I've ever gotten from T-Mobile, going all the way back to the Sidekick II, were just sealed with a sticker.
Same thing with at&t
Same with Sprint
Same with Verizon
And Sprint didn't even use SIM cards back then.
You guys are just looking to complain.
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Please search on the Internet how carriers put their SIM cards inside the box and you will see how it works ... And today a tmobile representative confirmed all new htc one comes with the box covered in plastic , if is not covered, the phone is reburbished... I wish i had the conversation saved. So i could show it to you
.. There's no body complaining ... We are just giving information