Hardware: Cellphones

[Syndicate]

Post any cellphone problems/questions here.

[Penguin Rick]

Anyone got a Sidekick? I just changed from AT&T to T-Mobile and got a BB Curve. I love the Curve but I'm wondering if anyone's used both devices and which one they prefer.

[freegood]

Who's getting a Diamond soon?

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/handson_main.jpg


Me

[Penguin Rick]

Since no GSM US carrier has that (only Sprint is getting it, at least so far) an unlocked GSM version of one of those is way too expensive. If I'm going to put that much money down for a phone, I'd rather have a Nokia N82.

But that is probably the best phone a US carrier is currently offering, at least until the Touch Diamond Pro comes out.

[NOTKyle]

That's one fancy piece of machinery.

[Penguin Rick]

Yea, too bad Sprint service sucks balls.

[Penguin Rick]

And you want to see sexy?

http://www.momist.com/uploaded_images/Nokia-8800-Arte-and-Nokia-8800-Sapphire-Arte-768833.jpg

And they just came out with this (http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/19/nokias-8800-carbon-arte-takes-luxury-to-the-moon/) new carbon fiber version.

$1600 is way too much for a phone, especially for one that doesn't have too many amazing features, but imagine the sex you'd get from it.

[Pollo]

Yea, too bad Sprint service sucks balls.

it can't be as bad when I used to be with Cingular/AT&T ... well at least in my area.

[Penguin Rick]

I had AT&T for awhile, it was pretty good. T-Mobile has been the same, if not better.

I wouldn't choose Sprint mostly because I don't like the selection of CDMA phones out there. Besides the LG Dare, I can't think of one CDMA phone I'd want (well, I guess the Touch Diamond too).

[NOTKyle]

Google phone to release on 10/22, and start at $179.

If it was on any network but T-Mobil I'd say it'll take alot of business from the iPhone, but the new high speed network T-Mobil just built for smartphones only exists in 21 cities. The phone's going to work on their current network, but not well.

http://i37.tinypic.com/24drinc.jpg

[Gary_Busey]

I'm thinking about putting Android on my Kaiser. It looks pretty sweet.

[NOTKyle]

Video (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10049461-1.html?tag=blogFeed)

[Penguin Rick]

Am I the only one who doesn't get the hype for Android? It's just an OS.

And I just switched to T-Mo, but I think my Curve looks a hell of a lot better than the G1.

[NOTKyle]

I think it looks like it has oodles and oodles of potential, as in the G2 will probably make people switch to TMobile. And as for Android, people just lap up what google does and assume it'll be great.

[Gary_Busey]

I'll take the G1 and Android over a Blackberry any day. The hype around Android is because it's a Linux-based, open-source mobile platform.

[Penguin Rick]

Well, I'd take a Samsung Innov8 over any other phone right now. I really hope they make a US version and T-Mo picks it up (they usually pick up Samsung phones). I might just have to splurge on it.

http://www.mobilegazette.com/handsets/samsung/samsung-innov8/samsung-innov8-combo.jpg

[Gary_Busey]

Give me an HTC Diamond.

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_pics/15955/HTC_Diamond_1.jpg

[}{arlequin]

And you want to see sexy?

http://www.momist.com/uploaded_images/Nokia-8800-Arte-and-Nokia-8800-Sapphire-Arte-768833.jpg

And they just came out with this (http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/19/nokias-8800-carbon-arte-takes-luxury-to-the-moon/) new carbon fiber version.

$1600 is way too much for a phone, especially for one that doesn't have too many amazing features, but imagine the sex you'd get from it.
if you're after bling, you can't do much better than tag's 'meridist'

it has an otherworldly price tag though that makes 'vertu' seem affordable

http://i37.tinypic.com/axi5ic.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/wmny2h.jpg

[Gary_Busey]

Why would someone want those? They're ugly.

[}{arlequin]

maybe i'm in the minority here but i don't think that blackberries or any other full keyboard phones are particularly pretty

edit: besides, if we're going for exclusivity, you can't get more exclusive than the tag

[Gary_Busey]

I'm a fan of the slide-outs. I don't think I could go back to not having a full qwerty keyboard.

http://www.inovus.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/htc-touch-pro-3.jpg

[}{arlequin]

my samsung slide started feeling loose and wobbly in the slide department about 6 months into owning it. decent menu/os but crappy build quality i guess. simplicity is key here, the less moving parts, the better the longevity

[Gary_Busey]

That's definitely true. My tilt has held up pretty well, but I've only had it for 6 months.

[Penguin Rick]

I'm a fan of the slide-outs. I don't think I could go back to not having a full qwerty keyboard.



Yea, I've become accustomed to typing out messages on a QWERTY pad. But T9 is pretty effective as well. I think the best looking phones are sliders because they use almost all their landscape for the screen.

[Gary_Busey]

HTC is coming out with the Touch HD which has a screen like the iPhone's, if they could add a slide-out keyboard to that, that'd be the shit.

[Penguin Rick]

Has anyone played with Sprint's Touch Diamond? The curves they gave it makes it look a lot worse than the original GSM version.

[Gary_Busey]

I wish I had one.

[JT]

Okay cell phone tech's. I have a sprint touch which I can not unlock and use in Colombia because everything there is sim card. So what are my options for taking a phone down there? I only have used Sprint phones for the last few years so I do not know what is out there that is easy to crack and at least on the same level as a HTC Touch.

Did that make any sense?

[Will-Kill]

I been looking at the LG Vu, LG CU720 Shine and Motorola Z9 for my next phone.

all look cool.

[Penguin Rick]

Okay cell phone tech's. I have a sprint touch which I can not unlock and use in Colombia because everything there is sim card. So what are my options for taking a phone down there? I only have used Sprint phones for the last few years so I do not know what is out there that is easy to crack and at least on the same level as a HTC Touch.

Did that make any sense?

I don't think you can because nearly the entire rest of the world uses GSM lines and Sprint uses CDMA. But I'm not entirely sure.

I been looking at the LG Vu, LG CU720 Shine and Motorola Z9 for my next phone.

all look cool.

Don't go for the Z9, Motos suck. But it depends what you want in your phone between the LGs, the Vu is good for tv, the Shine looks awesome though.

[Gary_Busey]

Okay cell phone tech's. I have a sprint touch which I can not unlock and use in Colombia because everything there is sim card. So what are my options for taking a phone down there? I only have used Sprint phones for the last few years so I do not know what is out there that is easy to crack and at least on the same level as a HTC Touch.

Did that make any sense?
Any of the newer HTC phones will do, see if you can get your hands on a Diamond.

[One Under]

I know two people who have the Shine, both of them are already having problems. One with the screen being shit, the other with the slider not staying closed.

Motorolas are absolute garbage, stay away at all costs.

I've got T-Mobile and my contract runs out in December. Got the Curve now which is an excellent phone overall. The G1 and Android look to have huge potential, but I'm gonna try to make myself wait to go that direction. Maybe by then other models will be out featuring Android's open source goodness.

[freegood]

Has anyone played with Sprint's Touch Diamond? The curves they gave it makes it look a lot worse than the original GSM version.

The pictures make it look bad, but it's still a sexy beast. It's almost as thick as a Razr (just a little thicker) so it deceptively looks like a simple phone. My sister loves the look and the burgundy backcover that she might get my phone plan.

As a toy, I've been playing with it in a different way than my Mogul with a keypad. Less typing online, less buttons. The touchflo is nice. And the accelerometer is bad ass.

I was used to my Mogul with the WM6's plain ol interface . I'll probably replace when the Touch Pro comes out in 2-3 weeks.

Cons: POOR battery life...5 hours drains it to 10-20%. Gets hot during youtube streams. No keypad...virtual keypad is adequate but tons slower. Some lag with 3-5 apps (which is much better than the Mogul but you expect more for current tech).

[Penguin Rick]

Does the on screen keyboard go horizontal if you change the screen orientation? That should make it easier to type on.

[JT]

Any of the newer HTC phones will do, see if you can get your hands on a Diamond.

So pretty much I can get any phone that runs on a GSM network?

Anyone wanna buy an HTC Touch in about 3 months?

[Penguin Rick]

Be sure that the cell phone networks in Colombia run on GSM networks first, but then you should be good.

[Gary_Busey]

As a toy, I've been playing with it in a different way than my Mogul with a keypad. Less typing online, less buttons. The touchflo is nice. And the accelerometer is bad ass.

I was used to my Mogul with the WM6's plain ol interface . I'll probably replace when the Touch Pro comes out in 2-3 weeks.

Which carrier has the Diamond? Or did you just buy it unlocked?

I have the new TouchFlo interface on my Tilt right now, came with a rom I flashed last week, and I love it. Simple, looks good, and is extremely practical.

[JT]

Be sure that the cell phone networks in Colombia run on GSM networks first, but then you should be good.

They are. The 2 biggest are Comcel and Tigo.

[Gary_Busey]

I looked at the Tigo site and their smartphone options were pretty limited. Comcel has the TytnII, which is the phone I have. Not super sleek, a little bulky, but powerful and can do anything you want it to.

[JT]

Maybe I'll try that. Isn't there some really cool Nokia phone out that we can't get in the states?

[freegood]

So pretty much I can get any phone that runs on a GSM network?

Anyone wanna buy an HTC Touch in about 3 months?

Whatever GSM phone you get, you'll likely have to unlock it before using it in Colombia.

Does the on screen keyboard go horizontal if you change the screen orientation? That should make it easier to type on.

No, it flips back to vertical even if the phone is horizontal. I noticed that landscape doesn't turn on for everything. Need to download a program for landscape unlocked on all programs.

I tried to make a reply on here with the keyboard, but gave up on it because of some annoying bug.

Stock settings is not good for surfing and typing.

Which carrier has the Diamond? Or did you just buy it unlocked?

I have the new TouchFlo interface on my Tilt right now, came with a rom I flashed last week, and I love it. Simple, looks good, and is extremely practical.

I got mine from Sprint's online website. A co-worker of mine got the GSM version shipped straight from Hongkong. Diamond won't come out to GSM for a while (2 months?), but you lucky bastards will get the Touch HD first.

The Tilt is still a sweet enough phone to hold you over until it comes out.

[Gary_Busey]

I couldn't afford anything new anyways, I was just curious.

[Penguin Rick]

Maybe I'll try that. Isn't there some really cool Nokia phone out that we can't get in the states?

The Nokia N95 is widely regarded as the best phone in the world, but it doesn't have a qwerty keypad. The good Nokias that have qwerty's are the E71 (which has a North American version, but no carrier has picked it up for some reason), and the E90, which is really expensive but is basically the business version of the N95.

[NOTKyle]

Blackberry Storm (http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1847791,00.html?cnn=yes) powerpoint leaked.

Edit: It's going Verizon, if you didn't know.

[Le Goat]

Blackberry Storm (http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1847791,00.html?cnn=yes) powerpoint leaked.

Edit: It's going Verizon, if you didn't know.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/blackberry-storm-powerpoint/

[Le Goat]

Ok so the iPhone... I refuse to go read the dick-sucking forums or the apple fan bashing shit so I'll ask here (ironic cuz dick sucking is our past time) I would like to know if the 3g version is unlocked yet or not. I see stories that it is, then when I go to search I cant find shit or it's just an article from last year on the Orig. iPhone... also, if it's not unlocked, it's just the ATT carrier, right? I'm a bit tired of my Pearl and since I can sell it for what I paid I figured the iPhone would be the next great 3g app to buy.

Any thoughts?

[}{arlequin]

are iphones out in europe yet? those are gonna be the only legitimately unlocked models as far as i know. i wouldn't risk the $$ for 'unlocked' u.s. version that's not gonna work as expected, or worse, gonna get fried by some apple software

fwiw, i switched from tmobile to att b/c of the phone, and honestly, i can't tell the difference in quality/reception. same shit, different carrier. they all suck, just in different areas

[Gary_Busey]

It can be done.

http://gizmodo.com/5025249/iphone-3g-unlocked-with-sim-card-adapter

[Le Goat]

are iphones out in europe yet? those are gonna be the only legitimately unlocked models as far as i know. i wouldn't risk the $$ for 'unlocked' u.s. version that's not gonna work as expected, or worse, gonna get fried by some apple software

fwiw, i switched from tmobile to att b/c of the phone, and honestly, i can't tell the difference in quality/reception. same shit, different carrier. they all suck, just in different areas

Yeah I'm not worried about the Carriers, I have Sprint and they suck balls, but they're still better than Verizon. I'll take TM, Sprint and ATT before anyone else.

I just wanted to know if the switch would be worth it. Is the phone even worth a damn...can it hold my interest... is there going to be a newer, better iPhone out next year that I should hold out for? I love that new BB Storm but god damn it if it's for VZ only

[Le Goat]

It can be done.

http://gizmodo.com/5025249/iphone-3g-unlocked-with-sim-card-adapter


Posted July 15th and can easily be made obsolete

[}{arlequin]

iphones need to get an app which allows you to write on the screen. would be ideal to jot down a few things

[Gary_Busey]

iphones need to get an app which allows you to write on the screen. would be ideal to jot down a few things

http://i34.tinypic.com/2w2g8zd.jpg

I really have too much time on my hands at work.

[}{arlequin]

yesssss!!!!!!11once

[Penguin Rick]

Yeah I'm not worried about the Carriers, I have Sprint and they suck balls, but they're still better than Verizon. I'll take TM, Sprint and ATT before anyone else.

I just wanted to know if the switch would be worth it. Is the phone even worth a damn...can it hold my interest... is there going to be a newer, better iPhone out next year that I should hold out for? I love that new BB Storm but god damn it if it's for VZ only

Sprint uses CDMA bands, the iPhone is a GSM phone, so it wouldn't work for you. You have to be a part of TM or ATT to get an iPhone in the states.

And the Xperia X1 is coming out sometime real soon. Anyone wanna lend me a grand?

And this (http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/07/htc-not-bringing-touch-hd-to-the-states/) is enough to make some people cry.

[Gary_Busey]

I'll take a Touch Pro.

[Le Goat]

Im looking up the Instinct since it's on my Sprint Carrier and from what i've seen it's not bad but damn it it just seems kinda plain. Anyone have any experience?

[Le Goat]

Ok I kinda just got a lil happy since I have ATT Uverse...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. phone company AT&T Inc plans to eventually link Apple Inc's iPhone to its high-speed Internet and video service called U-verse, and introduce new features like using the phone as a remote control.
At an event on Monday to showcase some recently developed technologies that are not yet being marketed, AT&T emphasized that in the future, consumers should be able to use their phones, computer and television in more interesting ways.
"We're looking at the whole landscape, of what people use, and what's out there in the home," said AT&T Chief Technology Officer John Donovan, adding that some of the services may be launched by the end of the year.
AT&T is currently the sole U.S. carrier for the iPhone --an advantage over other mobile providers like Verizon Wireless, owned by Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc, as well as over cable television providers.
For example, consumers will be able to listen to their voice mails on their screens, and download shows from their digital video recorders onto their iPhones.
They also will be able to use their iPhones to navigate channels like a normal remote control, and for entertainment purposes like virtually hurling tomatoes at the TV screen using iPhone applications.

[Le Goat]

oh my. sexyyyy

http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/



edit: holy hell if you rotate the phone on it's side it turns into a true QWERTY board!

I came. FUcking you Verizon, fuck you! I hope your quota is not met so we all can have it!

[Bill]

oh my. sexyyyy

http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/



edit: holy hell if you rotate the phone on it's side it turns into a true QWERTY board!

I came. FUcking you Verizon, fuck you! I hope your quota is not met so we all can have it!

Yeah but I don't think there is a release date on it yet. Im eligible for an upgrade on the 12th, but I highly doubt it will be there when im there. Im probably gonna end up getting the LG Dare.

[Le Goat]

Yeah but I don't think there is a release date on it yet. Im eligible for an upgrade on the 12th, but I highly doubt it will be there when im there. Im probably gonna end up getting the LG Dare.

There isn't. It was 'leaked' very recently and I think just went live on the site within the past few days. If the story above is accurate, then it's a Verizon only plan for now. If Verizon doesn't meet a quota then they'll go public. Which is why I hate Verizon right now.

[Bill]

I have Verizon, it's easily the best service in the North East.

Maybe down in bumblefuck Texas it isnt, but really, who gives a shit?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

oh my. sexyyyy

http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/



edit: holy hell if you rotate the phone on it's side it turns into a true QWERTY board!

I came. FUcking you Verizon, fuck you! I hope your quota is not met so we all can have it!

Aren't you the one who posted the powerpoint leak? How are you just seeing the keyboard part now?

[Le Goat]

I have Verizon, it's easily the best service in the North East.

Maybe down in bumblefuck Texas it isnt, but really, who gives a shit?

Um, this bumblefuck Texas area is a hub of verizon activity. WHen Verizon merged with GTE, GTE was in the process of moving their headquarters here. Verizon just plain blows, end of story. I've never, ever seen more people pissed off with a company than those that have had verizon for a minimum of 2 years. THese aren't just kids or soccer moms, they're professionals that use their phones on a daily basis. Sprint is king around here, and rightfully so, their coverage is insane.

[Le Goat]

Aren't you the one who posted the powerpoint leak? How are you just seeing the keyboard part now?

Why would I go throguh 30 slides of a powerpoint link when I just wanted to see what it looked like? A demo is what I needed and I found it.

[Penguin Rick]

Um, this bumblefuck Texas area is a hub of verizon activity. WHen Verizon merged with GTE, GTE was in the process of moving their headquarters here. Verizon just plain blows, end of story. I've never, ever seen more people pissed off with a company than those that have had verizon for a minimum of 2 years. THese aren't just kids or soccer moms, they're professionals that use their phones on a daily basis. Sprint is king around here, and rightfully so, their coverage is insane.

I guarantee you are in the minority when you say that statement.

[NOTKyle]

There isn't. It was 'leaked' very recently and I think just went live on the site within the past few days. If the story above is accurate, then it's a Verizon only plan for now. If Verizon doesn't meet a quota then they'll go public. Which is why I hate Verizon right now.

Blackberry = Most popular name in smartphone

Touchscreen = Most trendy thing in cell phones

The Storm will sell the fuck out.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Yeah but I don't think there is a release date on it yet. Im eligible for an upgrade on the 12th, but I highly doubt it will be there when im there. Im probably gonna end up getting the LG Dare.

I still feel the Samsung SCH-i760 is Verizon's best phone. It has way more features and potential than all of those LGs. I find it funny that Verizon does no marketing for it. It's not even at the Verizon stores and kiosks in my area and I've had it for almost a year now. If that Blackberry isn't out when you upgrade Bill, or atleast have a release date that would give you the potential to wait for it, check out the i760.

[Penguin Rick]

Yea, it is a bad ass phone. If I were on Verizon, I'd probably get that. I wish Blackberries were as customizable as WMo devices. Too bad they're not.

[Bill]

I still feel the Samsung SCH-i760 is Verizon's best phone. It has way more features and potential than all of those LGs. I find it funny that Verizon does no marketing for it. It's not even at the Verizon stores and kiosks in my area and I've had it for almost a year now. If that Blackberry isn't out when you upgrade Bill, or atleast have a release date that would give you the potential to wait for it, check out the i760.

I've looked at that phone numerous times, the thing that keeps me away is the sheer size of it. I need something that I can fit into this tiny pocket of my work pants, and that thing is a mammoth.

[feith]

my iphone is alot slower than i thought it would be...
and i drop more calls now then i did with the LG slider..
but the iphone is sexy, i want to make sweet sweet love to it

[Tar Heel]

iphones are great for taking pictures of your tits.

[Le Goat]

And clits

[NOTKyle]

And shits.

[Le Goat]

Seemed like it fit here since it's a phone, rather than a game

http://media.1up.com/media/03/6/4/0/lg/062.jpg


Tired of staring at the fancy-looking display on your iPhone? Are you longing for a theme that fits more with your style? Does that style happen to only include the colors black, gray, and yellowish-green? Then you might be interested in this new theme for Apple's little device that essentially makes it look like an old-school Game Boy.

Designer, Rob Sheridan, recently put together this iGameboy theme (available for download at MacThemes) to give the gadget that distinctive look that most gamers from the '80s will recognize immediately. He also designed numerous icons for some of the phone's more popular programs, like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. There are even two different varieties to choose form: one with Game Boy's signature buttons on the bottom, and one without.

Download this theme and relive the classic days of gaming -- except this time, AA batteries won't be worth their weight in gold if you run out.

[dw1984]

what are the thoughts on the new G1 phone?

[Swurgen]

Anybody have any experience with low range cell phone jammers? I have a friend who is on the phone like a teenage girl from the minute we get in the car to the minute we get out and I'd like to fuck with his phone on the sly so I wouldn't need a radius of more than 5 feet. I understand the FCC frowns on this sort of thing so let's call it a wacky hypothetical.

[Skybase]

Interesting video showing one. I like how it will "cook your balls" after about 20 minutes.

http://www.weshow.com/categories/editorial/tech/video/cell-phone-jammer-42722

[NOTKyle]

http://dailymobile.se/2008/11/25/pictures-nokia-e75-2/

I think that phone looks pretty sexy, does anybody know what carrier is picking it up?

[ElemenoP]

I need a new phone. I've been getting recommendations to get an iPhone. Are they all they're cracked up to be? And is it hard to use?

[comicfan]

I would avoid the IPhone. three of my friends have had one and each time they have broken (screens mostly). And they are really costly (at least in Canada).

[ElemenoP]

Yah... it's only $200. It's not that bad. I really need one soon. But I don't know what kind of phone I should get. I really loved my old one. Any recommendations on phones?

[mongo]

i have an iphone. i love it. do it el.

[comicfan]

Depends... what do you do with your phone. If you just make calls and email, I am partial to the Blackberry. If you are into texting, there are many phones that you can get, depending on your taste and styles that you like.

[ElemenoP]

I had this.

http://www.110220volts.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Motorola%20Q.jpg

I just use my phone for mainly texting. But I've tried texting on the iPhone and it's so hard because it's touch screen so I always end up mis-spelling everything -- but it has spellcheck. And it messes up what I want to send out. My GF has the LG rumour and she loves it. But I reallly don't like how it looks. It's kind of ugly.

[Hodge]

I too am in the market for a new phone. Can anyone recommend anything cheap?
And El DON'T get a Sony and DON'T sign with Rogers.

[}{arlequin]

I just use my phone for mainly texting. But I've tried texting on the iPhone and it's so hard because it's touch screen so I always end up mis-spelling everything -- but it has spellcheck. And it messes up what I want to send out. My GF has the LG rumour and she loves it. But I reallly don't like how it looks. It's kind of ugly.
this really doesn't matter that much since you'll lose it in two months anyway

[mongo]

my iphone is directly responsible for me getting laid twice. 'nough said.

[ElemenoP]

Rogers and Fido are the only people to offer the iPhone. I've never been a Rogers customer except for cable. But right now... I have a hate-on for Bell. So I don't know who else to go to. Telus? ugh.

[ElemenoP]

I just use my phone for mainly texting. But I've tried texting on the iPhone and it's so hard because it's touch screen so I always end up mis-spelling everything -- but it has spellcheck. And it messes up what I want to send out. My GF has the LG rumour and she loves it. But I reallly don't like how it looks. It's kind of ugly.
this really doesn't matter that much since you'll lose it in two months anyway

It's true. I'm where phones go to die and get lost.

[Penguin Rick]

Get the HTC Touch Pro. On contract, the pricing isn't that bad, and it will do everything you could ever want.

[}{arlequin]

my iphone is directly responsible for me getting laid twice. 'nough said.
they must've been easy to begin with. no chick i know is gonna be impressed w/ a phone. not even a vertu.

[comicfan]

my iphone is directly responsible for me getting laid twice. 'nough said.

What?!?! How? Damn... maybe I need to get one then....

[ElemenoP]

It's not available in Canada.

[}{arlequin]

I just use my phone for mainly texting. But I've tried texting on the iPhone and it's so hard because it's touch screen so I always end up mis-spelling everything -- but it has spellcheck. And it messes up what I want to send out. My GF has the LG rumour and she loves it. But I reallly don't like how it looks. It's kind of ugly.
this really doesn't matter that much since you'll lose it in two months anyway

It's true. I'm where phones go to die and get lost.
when found, they get recycled into porn scenes, randomly popping out of various vaginas

[comicfan]

Rogers and Fido are the only people to offer the iPhone. I've never been a Rogers customer except for cable. But right now... I have a hate-on for Bell. So I don't know who else to go to. Telus? ugh.

I have not had any issue with Rogers... but them I am on a corporate plan so they tend to treat me a bit better than others :)

Still not a fan of Bell however. Use to have a fido phone but then they are owned by Rogers. And Telus, well you can't use their phones in Europe so I tend to avoid them.,

[ElemenoP]

Oh no!!!! I text my father with that phone!!!!

[ElemenoP]

Rogers and Fido are the only people to offer the iPhone. I've never been a Rogers customer except for cable. But right now... I have a hate-on for Bell. So I don't know who else to go to. Telus? ugh.

I have not had any issue with Rogers... but them I am on a corporate plan so they tend to treat me a bit better than others :)

Still not a fan of Bell however. Use to have a fido phone but then they are owned by Rogers. And Telus, well you can't use their phones in Europe so I tend to avoid them.,

I couldn't use my phone in Europe, Asia or even Mexico this past summer and I was with Bell. I think Rogers is the only provider who can.

[}{arlequin]

Oh no!!!! I text my father with that phone!!!!
it's not like he could tell it's your scent

[comicfan]

Yeah, it has to do with Rogers being on the GSM network (which is what Europe uses) and the others being on a north america system. Rogers have the simcards while Telus and Bell do not.

[ElemenoP]

I don't even know how to respond to that!

[Penguin Rick]

What's wrong with getting a Blackberry Bold? I currently have a Curve and love it. I'm a pretty big texter, but it does everything pretty well, like organizing your calendar and such.

[comicfan]

I don't even know how to respond to that!

Well, I like to confuse people... I seem to do that all the time. Or at least that is what my patients say.

[ElemenoP]

What's wrong with getting a Blackberry Bold? I currently have a Curve and love it. I'm a pretty big texter, but it does everything pretty well, like organizing your calendar and such.

This is what my calendar looks like.

Eat.
Sleep.
Gym.
Shopping.
Shower? Maybe.

I don't know if I really need a $700 phone to input all that.

[ElemenoP]

I don't even know how to respond to that!

Well, I like to confuse people... I seem to do that all the time. Or at least that is what my patients say.

Oh. That was meant for }{arlequin's gross post about my "scent".

I need a reliable phone too. The Q was pretty good... but I sometimes missed messages.

[comicfan]

See...there I go confusing people again!

[comicfan]

What's wrong with getting a Blackberry Bold? I currently have a Curve and love it. I'm a pretty big texter, but it does everything pretty well, like organizing your calendar and such.

This is what my calendar looks like.

Eat.
Sleep.
Gym.
Shopping.
Shower? Maybe.

I don't know if I really need a $700 phone to input all that.

Might I advise putting shower ahead of shopping and after the gym.... other wise you might have a major BO going in the mall.

[}{arlequin]

i might try a blackberry just to see what the fuss is about, but i'm not getting rid of the iphone. other than attaching photos to sms messages, it does everything that i need it to do. and there are aftermarket apps for that anyway

[ElemenoP]

How do you think I ward off those annoying salespeople trying to help me?

[comicfan]

Ahhhh... now that makes sense.

[Penguin Rick]

i might try a blackberry just to see what the fuss is about, but i'm not getting rid of the iphone. other than attaching photos to sms messages, it does everything that i need it to do. and there are aftermarket apps for that anyway

I had the iPhone for a few months, and I much prefer the Curve. Maybe it's just me, but it seems a lot more functional. The OS isn't all that great (actually, I kind of dislike it), but I like how the calendar appointments show up on your home page, kind of like in Windows Mobile.

[Le Goat]

I'm in the market for a new phone, I want the Storm but fuck you Verizon. I'll prob stick with BB or if I switch providers soon, go with the iPhone.

the Storm won't be 'good' until the next version comes out to get rid of all the kinks

[Gary_Busey]

You could go with the Bold on AT&T if you wanted to stick with BB.

[Le Goat]

I have Sprint, their BB selection blows. Also can't mms.

[Gary_Busey]

Well that blows. You should switch to AT&T. They have one of the best phone selections out of the major carriers.

[Le Goat]

yeah i'm prob going to do it once i go to the uVerse. My plan is still free (fuck yeah rich parents on a huge family plan!) for the next 6 mos or so, so once it ends, i'll do it.

[Penguin Rick]

By then, the Fuze (Touch Pro) should be pretty cheap and who knows, they might actually carry the Sony X1.

[The Dude]

I have and have had the iphone for over a year now. you have to be retarded to break the screen. i've dropped mine numerous times from varying heights and angles and it has yet to break. it's a lot more durable than people give it credit for.

a lot of people in this thread will tell you to go with something that is more "hackable" and "customizable", but let's be serious, there's a slim to none chance that you'll be doing any of that.

as for the keyboard issues, after 3 days of using my iphone i was 100% used to it. I rarely screw up anything and type fairly quickly. The phone uses both a predictive input and a dynamic (it learns) dictionary.

as far as pictures/sms go, even when I had a phone that could do that, i never did.

major drawbacks:
no video
mediocre camera
no flash


I expect flash to come to the iphone in the next 6 months, the other 2 would require new hardware. basically, if you live in an area that has 3g coverage, the iphone is the device you want.

[Le Goat]

shut the fuck up

[}{arlequin]

ya, i'm w/ sig on this. dropped mine plenty of times, chassis even has the dents to prove it (1st gen) and it's fine. the keyboard gets trickier when drunk texting, but the same also happened on other phones.

btw, i have a friend that hacked the shit out of the iphone to the point that i can barely navigate his setup. yeah, he knows what he is doing and he doesn't care ab warranty b/c he's capable of fixing whatever, but the amount of windows stuff his phone can run boggles the mind. gonna take pics of his setup tomorrow.

[The Dude]

yeah, that's the other thing, its entirely customizable if you want to void your warranty

[mongo]

i 3rd the motion. my iphone be tough as shit, too.

[}{arlequin]

i 3rd the motion. my iphone be tough as shit, too.
yeah just make sure you plug up that hole!!

[Le Goat]

faggorts

[}{arlequin]

i dunno what's so straight about a phone named 'blackberry'.



...oh i see http://i37.tinypic.com/97nrly.jpg


tell you what, i'll put that as my av when the pink iphone comes out.

[Penguin Rick]

Well, the Pearl is a 'fashionable' Blackberry, not a serious one. But I have nothing against the iPhone, it's just not for me. Plus, here at university, everyone has one, so there's no exclusivity whatsoever. Although my Curve is pretty abundant as well. But if I were on Cingular and needed a new phone, I would get a Fuze for sure. My friend just got one, and it's awesome.

[Will-Kill]

I been thinking about getting the LG Vu, but also might get a Blackberry....choices...choices...

[freegood]

By then, the Fuze (Touch Pro) should be pretty cheap and who knows, they might actually carry the Sony X1.

I've been training myself on my Diamond not to use a keyboard. In 6 months, they might bring out the Blackstone (HD Touch) stateside.

Best part is that I didn't even pay for my Diamond. Traded my Mogul for it.

[Penguin Rick]

If they bring the HD Touch over here, I'll probably end up getting it. I want to make sure it runs smoothly first.

[JT]

Anyone out there have an old pda they want to sell? I use sprint so I need a GSM phone to hack so I can use it in Colombia.

[Genius]

I get to upgrade in March. I want the most reliablest battery, ever. I like the Blackberry Curve, lots of phone, not too pricey. Does it have a good battery, that won't take a shit in three months, like every piece of Motorola shit I've ever owned?

[JT]

I've never been a big fan of blackberries.

[Penguin Rick]

I've had my Curve for more than 4 months, and I don't have any issues for the battery life. Just Sunday I used the media player for 5 hours in the airport and on a plane, and the battery meter was still at 75%.

[JT]

I've had my Curve for more than 4 months, and I don't have any issues for the battery life. Just Sunday I used the media player for 5 hours in the airport and on a plane, and the battery meter was still at 75%.

5 hours and it used a quarter of the battery? I DON'T BELIEVE IT, RICKY

[Penguin Rick]

Well 5 hours of constant music and video playback is pretty decent. Plus I only charge it for like 15 minutes at a time, and it usually never goes below 30%.

[JT]

That's pretty impressive. My Touch would be dead if I ran it for that long continuously.

[Le Goat]

BB's have great battery life and my Pearl (fuck you I got it cheap) usually charges from dead-full within 40 minutes.

[dadaelus]

I been thinking about getting the LG Vu, but also might get a Blackberry....choices...choices...


Blackberry hands down. I have a curve and a pearl flip and both are great. I'm on with TMobile and am now waiting for the Javelin to replace my Curve.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Anyone get the Storm yet? I can't upgrade until the summer, but am thinking of going to a Black Berry. Current have the Samsung SCH-i760. I've read some reviews on the Storm and they brag heavily about the keyboard, but all say that it operates slow, whether it be switching from landscape to portrait views or opening up applications. Anyone with actual experience with it would be cool to hear from.

[comicfan]

Yeah, I definitely have heard that it is slower than most phones. But I have yet to actually see someone with it. I am eager to see it once it comes up north of the border.

[Le Goat]

Then again, some reviews i've read said that the Storm's lag is comparable to the iPhone and other touchscreens.


If I was you, i'd wait til the second gen of the Storm so the kinks are somewhat fixed and maybe cheaper outright.

[Penguin Rick]

What exactly is WiMax technology? A new HTC phone was the first to integrate GSM/WiMAX technology in a phone, and I just want to know what the big deal is?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

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

[Penguin Rick]

I read that before I posted the question. I guess what I'm asking is, what's the big fucking deal of a phone getting WiMAX compatibility? Are their airways better or something?

[NOTKyle]

I found this extremely interesting.

From the Freakonomics Blog (http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/what-do-the-iphone-and-jonathan-franzen-have-in-common/#more-3455).

What does WalMart have in common with Oprah Winfrey?
The writer Jonathan Franzen is best known for his 2001 novel The Corrections. He carries a very strong reputation among the high-end literary set, and is as opinionated about said set (in the affirmative) as he is scornful of low-end culture.
This same bifurcation can be seen in the reaction to his work. On Amazon.com, The Corrections (http://www.amazon.com/Corrections-Novel-Jonathan-Franzen/dp/0312421273) has garnered 1,013 customer reviews, a very large number (http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2006/05/30/1000-amazon-reviews/), with an average rating of three stars. That’s right down the middle between the lowest possible rating (one) and the highest (five). Consider the headlines of two consecutive recent entries: a five-star review titled “A Modern Classic” and a one-star review titled “A seemingly unending stream of word vomit.”
Soon after The Corrections was published, Oprah Winfrey chose it as her Book Club selection. Franzen did what I believe no author has ever done: turned her down. He seemed to believe that Oprah’s imprimatur was declasse (http://www.mobylives.com/Oprah_v_Franzen.html), that it would harm his literary reputation. This decision was made easier by the fact that the book was already selling very, very well.
I thought of this dust-up when I read that Apple has plans to sell its iPhone in WalMart (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a4YIU21gLaSY&refer=us). For $99. This makes WalMart only the second mass-market retailer (after Best Buy) to sell the iPhone.
It is hard to think of a modern product with an image that runs more counter to a modern retailer’s image than the iPhone to WalMart. I am sure that Apple gave a lot of consideration to the risk of taking its high-end product into the most mainstream store that’s ever existed. What kind of psychic damage might this do to the existing high-end users? If the iPhone sells well in WalMart, does the cool sheen that has been built up over countless media impressions start to seem a bit duller? And even if so, what sort of strategic move — what sort of higher-end iPhone, that is — might Apple be preparing in order to let its high-end faithful maintain their cool-sheen advantage?
For what it’s worth, Oprah Winfrey has had a much better past few years than Jonathan Franzen, at least commercially speaking. But that was plainly not the level that Franzen cared about. Apple, meanwhile, needs to care. It’s a publicly traded company.
It’s also interesting to note that WalMart won’t start selling the iPhone until perhaps the day before Christmas. This might seem like a gigantic lost opportunity — or perhaps a way to not overemphasize the new relationship when the lights are the brightest.
On the other hand, with way too many people giving way too many gift cards for Christmas (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/07/magazine/07wwln_freak.t.html?ei=5090&en=970d53de24147ae4&ex=1325826000&adxnnl=1&partner=rss&adxnnlx=1228735276-QSg1WloSXYpT/1AVN6yBfg), the WalMart iPhone is perfectly positioned to capture the after-Christmas shopping binge.

Does this in fact mean Apple is planning on something a little more upscale and pretentious in the next 12-18 months, and they're trying to flood the market with the iPhone now?

I don't see how this can do bad things for the iPhone, because more items in the market will mean more apps and better coverage. But it could damage it's image with the crowd that currently carry them in their pocket.

[Penguin Rick]

I'm getting a G1 next week. And since I'm staying within T-Mobile, my early cancellation fee is only $50 (not the usual $200).

I is stoked.

[dadaelus]

I guess the issue I have here is not with the IPhone itself and it cachet in the market but that it is so locked in to AT&T. I think that the relationship has been far better for AT&T then Apple. If Apple were serious about flooding the market with a $99 Iphone then I think that they would not have extended the contract with AT&T to 2010 and would have released the phone to the other providers.

[mongo]

I found this extremely interesting.

From the Freakonomics Blog (http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/what-do-the-iphone-and-jonathan-franzen-have-in-common/#more-3455).



Does this in fact mean Apple is planning on something a little more upscale and pretentious in the next 12-18 months, and they're trying to flood the market with the iPhone now?

I don't see how this can do bad things for the iPhone, because more items in the market will mean more apps and better coverage. But it could damage it's image with the crowd that currently carry them in their pocket.

i heard this is just a myth.

http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/12/08/anatomy-of-a-rumor-wal-marts-99-iphone/

The blogs and business wires (http://www.techmeme.com/081208/p9#a081208p9) were buzzing Monday morning with two juicy iPhone rumors: 1) That Wal-Mart would begin selling iPhones three days after Christmas and 2) That a low-end model would sell for $99.

The first, as we reported nearly three weeks ago, is true. (See Wal-Mart’s post-Christmas iPhone sale.) (http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/11/19/wal-marts-post-xmas-iphone-sale/#more-2710)
The second, as near as anyone can tell, is almost certainly not true – although it seems to have taken on a life of its own, most prominently in a Bloomberg.com report (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a4YIU21gLaSY) published Sunday evening.
On Monday morning, MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/08/99-wal-mart-iphone-seems-unlikely/) reported that, based on leaked Wal-Mart training and advertising material, the $99 iPhone rumor was “unlikely.” MacBlogz (http://www.macblogz.com/2008/12/06/sources-say-4gb-iphone-is-not-happening-just-a-rumor/) went further: “Based on every piece of information we’ve heard, and direct information inside AT&T, this is not happening.”
So how did the story get rolling?
It started with the Boy Genius Report (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/). a blog with back-channel contacts at AT&T (T (http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=T)) that have often proved reliable. In fact, the news that Wal-Mart (WMT (http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=WMT)) would be selling Apple’s (AAPL (http://money.cnn.com/quote/quote.html?symb=AAPL)) iPhone originated with Boy Genius, although the date that sales would begin was fuzzy until a Boy Genius reporter got his hands on an AT&T memo (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/18/iphone-3g-coming-to-wal-mart-on-december-28th-select-sams-clubs-as-well/) spelling out the timeline for in-store training and national rollout. (link (http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/11/19/wal-marts-post-xmas-iphone-sale/#more-2710))
The $99 iPhone rumor, although originating from the same site, had a very different feel to it. The Boy Genius report (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/apple-to-sell-a-99-4gb-iphone-at-walmart/) posted on Dec. 4, started like this:“We just got a tip that in addition to the iPhone 3G actually making its way to Walmart, as we exclusively told you (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/11/iphone-3g-coming-to-a-walmart-near-you/), there will be a 4GB model priced at $99 with a 2-year agreement. We’re not putting our stamp of approval behind this one just yet as the tipster isn’t listed in our BGR’s Guide to respected Ninjas handbook, but it does make you think, doesn’t it?” (link (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/12/04/apple-to-sell-a-99-4gb-iphone-at-walmart/))
The $99 rumor got conflated with the Wal-Mart story in subsequent reports — after all, they both came from the same blog, right? — and received what was taken by some as confirmation when Shaw Wu, an analyst who follows Apple for Kaufman Bros., addressed it in a report to clients:“While we are not sure of exact timing, we think a $99 Apple-branded cell phone is inevitable.” (link (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/12/05/a_99_apple_branded_cell_phone_is_inevitable_analys t_says.html))
Wu’s remarks were picked up by Bloomberg’s Connie Guglielmo, and by Monday they had made their way to the top of the online news food chain at Techmeme.com (http://www.techmeme.com/081208/p9#a081208p9).
In fact, the iPhones at Wal-Mart will be sold at a discount, as VentureBeat (http://venturebeat.com/2008/12/08/the-iphone-is-coming-to-wal-mart-and-will-be-cheaper-by-2/) reports and the ads leaked on MacRumor confirm: for $197 – $2 off the $199 list price.
The Boy Genius, for his part, hasn’t backed off his initial report, but neither is he fully endorsing it. “Waiting for some feedback from a couple sources,” he wrote in reply to an e-mail inquiry. “At this point I just don’t know.”

[dadaelus]

I'm getting a G1 next week. And since I'm staying within T-Mobile, my early cancellation fee is only $50 (not the usual $200).

I is stoked.

I'm on Tmobile as well but am waiting for the Blackberry Javelin. My enterprise rep gave me a G1 to play with for a couple of weeks and I liked it but the Blackberrys are still my overall favorite phone.

[NOTKyle]

I don't think the $99 part is necessarily true, but it's official that they're going to be in Wal-Mart at somepoint in the near future.

It's not like the $99 price tag is that big of a deal, if you're going to buy an iPhone you're going to buy an iPhone, $100 won't stop you.

[Penguin Rick]

I'm on Tmobile as well but am waiting for the Blackberry Javelin. My enterprise rep gave me a G1 to play with for a couple of weeks and I liked it but the Blackberrys are still my overall favorite phone.

I have a Curve right now, and it works really well and is a good overall phone. But the thing is the OS is kind of bland, and there's nothing in the form of customization and new apps. But since Android is open source, I think it has amazing potential.

[dadaelus]

Potential is wonderful. Actual delivery is better. The new blackberry OS is a massive improvement over the curve (which is what I currently run) and there are tons of apps out there. I may feel differently in about 2 years when the 3rd or 4th version of the Iphone or the 2nd (or 15th, knowing google) version of Android is on the market

[Will-Kill]

Samsung Eternity is looking good as well, might get that over the LG Vu

[Evil]

I've just been given a samsung g600.

But it just picks my micro sd card up as a 0kb full card.

Its a 4gb no name brand (hc class) It works fine in other things.

Any ideas?

[dadaelus]

Can you format the card using the card management software on the phone?

[Evil]

It gives me the option takes like 2 seconds, but still doesn't change anything

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I've just been given a samsung g600.

But it just picks my micro sd card up as a 0kb full card.

Its a 4gb no name brand (hc class) It works fine in other things.

Any ideas?

Phone probably can't handle it. Phones have limits just like digital cameras. My SCH-i760 only recognizes up to a 2 gig unless I installed a patch. So either get a smaller card or try to find a hack for your phone.


EDIT: As suspected, 2 gig max.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt/g600.jpg

[Gary_Busey]

Added a few WM apps in the FSF if anyone is interested.

http://forum.gorillamask.net/showthread.php?t=12516

[JT]

Someone sell me their Tilt

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Added a few WM apps in the FSF if anyone is interested.

http://forum.gorillamask.net/showthread.php?t=12516

Busey have you (or anyone) stepped up to 6.1? I've seen links for it, but am a little scared to try it.

[Gary_Busey]

Yeah, I'm running 6.1 right now on my Tilt. Haven't had a single problem. I'm using this ROM specifically, it's fucking sweet:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397121

[Gary_Busey]

Someone sell me their Tilt
If you check the Kaiser section of XDA, there's always someone trying to sell a Tilt or Kaiser.

[Evil]

Well that sucks, this thing came cardless, and the 4gig one is the only micro sd I have.

[NOTKyle]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10119848-1.html?tag=mncol;title

AT&T is following in Sprint's footsteps by experimenting with in-home cell phone boosters, otherwise known as femtocells. Sprint has been selling its own under the Airave (http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phone-and-smart/sprint-airave/4505-6448_7-33226984.html) brand. Femtocells are made to boost the cell phone signal via your high-speed Internet connection; think of it as your very own cell tower.
AT&T is planning to make its own version available in a trial market next year (http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20081209/ap_on_hi_te/tec_at_t_cell_boosters), and hopes to improve 3G performance in addition to enhancing voice signals.
As for other carriers, Verizon has mentioned that it's looking into femtocells, while T-Mobile has gone its own route with T-Mobile @ Home (http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phone-and-smart/t-mobile-hotspot-home/4505-6448_7-32486222.html), which lets you make calls over Wi-Fi. The T-Mobile @ Home service can only be used with UMA phones that can switch between GSM and Wi-Fi networks, however.


I'd consider picking one up if the price was semi-reasonable. I get terrible reception at my house.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Yeah, I'm running 6.1 right now on my Tilt. Haven't had a single problem. I'm using this ROM specifically, it's fucking sweet:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397121

Please say I'm not fucked. I did a back up using active sync of my phone, did the update to 6.1 and can't find my contacts anywhere. 6.1 is on there with no problems...just need all my phone numbers back.

[Gary_Busey]

Please say I'm not fucked. I did a back up using active sync of my phone, did the update to 6.1 and can't find my contacts anywhere. 6.1 is on there with no problems...just need all my phone numbers back.
Did you re-sync with Windows?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Yes, but nothing is showing up.

Is there a certain file I can look for?

[Gary_Busey]

I don't know. When mine syncs, it syncs my contacts with my Outlook contacts. Do you use Outlook? ActiveSync isn't really a backup method persay. For backup purposes, I use PIM Backup.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I purposely installed outlook just for that reason before I did this 6.1 upgrade. Where should I see it in Outlook.

[Gary_Busey]

Just go into your Contacts in Outlook, should be on the bottom left of the screen. There's Mail, then Calendar and under that you should see Contacts.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Yeah, nothing there either...this sucks.

[Gary_Busey]

Yeah man, that sucks. PIM Backup next time.

[JT]

Hey Busey, or anyone out there, have you installed skype on your phone? It's not working properly on the Touch. I couldn't find much on it anywhere except a skype forum where a mod over a month ago said they were working on it. Just seeing if you had used it or had seen anything new on it.

[Gary_Busey]

Nah, I don't have it on my phone. Try the XDA forums:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=372

[JT]

Nah, I don't have it on my phone. Try the XDA forums:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=372

I found an update. Thanks.

I think I'm going to use a custom Rom. Have you used any on your tilt? I have messed with some stuff but never a full custom rom. I better not brick my phone.

[Gary_Busey]

I found an update. Thanks.

I think I'm going to use a custom Rom. Have you used any on your tilt? I have messed with some stuff but never a full custom rom. I better not brick my phone.
First thing I did when I got my Tilt was put a custom ROM on it. It's pretty simple, just make sure you read through the tutorials on XDA first and you should be fine.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I've been searching around all day so some links would be nice. I'm on xda and pdaphonehome. I'm looking for some good rltoday skins. I have an iphone one currently and with it I'm missing some png's that are stopping it from looking nice. After updating to 6.1 I lost everything and I haven't messed with this shit since the day I got the phone. Getting s2u2 and rltoday setup and looking reasonable has taken me a solid 2 hours now. I have no xml knowledge except from today, copying/pasting/trying/failing/retry. Like I said, I finally got it looking decent, could really use a good word and internet png. Also, if someone could paste the code for s2u2 so it's the regular clock, not the 24 hour clock, it would be greatly appreciated.

[JT]

First thing I did when I got my Tilt was put a custom ROM on it. It's pretty simple, just make sure you read through the tutorials on XDA first and you should be fine.

yeah it was simple. I just opened up the .rar. Used the update rom file and it did the rest.

[JT]

I've been searching around all day so some links would be nice. I'm on xda and pdaphonehome. I'm looking for some good rltoday skins. I have an iphone one currently and with it I'm missing some png's that are stopping it from looking nice. After updating to 6.1 I lost everything and I haven't messed with this shit since the day I got the phone. Getting s2u2 and rltoday setup and looking reasonable has taken me a solid 2 hours now. I have no xml knowledge except from today, copying/pasting/trying/failing/retry. Like I said, I finally got it looking decent, could really use a good word and internet png. Also, if someone could paste the code for s2u2 so it's the regular clock, not the 24 hour clock, it would be greatly appreciated.

I'd help but I have no idea what you're talking about.

[Gary_Busey]

Something like this? Will have to be re-sized of course.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f5/OfficeWord.png

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Opera_browser_icon_by_samfamous.png

Can't you change the time format in the settings?

[Gary_Busey]

yeah it was simple. I just opened up the .rar. Used the update rom file and it did the rest.
Sweet. I recommend first thing you do is download and install PIM Backup (http://www.dotfred.net/) and backup your phone to a flash card periodically.

[JT]

I did after I saw someone else lost their contacts the other day. My outlook has never lost mine before though. I used it after the reflash even though I had it on pim.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Something like this? Will have to be re-sized of course.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f5/OfficeWord.png

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Opera_browser_icon_by_samfamous.png

Can't you change the time format in the settings?

Word one works. I'd like a generic internet one though. Since I rotate from opera, ie, and skyfire.

And I guess I need a registry editor too. Any recommendations. Found these:
http://freewareppc.com/utilities/utilities_registry.shtml

[dick_darlington]

i'm on the verizon plan and i have the 5 dollar/month insurance thingy for damage.

i dropped my phone and it cracked. so i went to the store and some douche bag gave me a pamphlet and a number to call to make a claim. it said that i have to pay a deductible as well? anyone know what this is all about? the only reason im asking is because i had my phone replaced earlier this year via the insurance plan and i didn't have to go through any of this crap. i.e. making a claim and such.

[Gary_Busey]

Word one works. I'd like a generic internet one though. Since I rotate from opera, ie, and skyfire.

And I guess I need a registry editor too. Any recommendations. Found these:
http://freewareppc.com/utilities/utilities_registry.shtml
Look through this site: http://www.iconspedia.com/cat/applications---hardware/ . Most icons on there can be downloaded as a png I think. I'm using PHM Registry Editor, pretty basic editor that does what it should. Out of curiosity, what ROM did you end up flashing?

[JT]

i'm on the verizon plan and i have the 5 dollar/month insurance thingy for damage.

i dropped my phone and it cracked. so i went to the store and some douche bag gave me a pamphlet and a number to call to make a claim. it said that i have to pay a deductible as well? anyone know what this is all about? the only reason im asking is because i had my phone replaced earlier this year via the insurance plan and i didn't have to go through any of this crap. i.e. making a claim and such.

Whenever I had to replace with Sprint I had to do the same. I believe it was a $35 deductible.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Look through this site: http://www.iconspedia.com/cat/applications---hardware/ . Most icons on there can be downloaded as a png I think. I'm using PHM Registry Editor, pretty basic editor that does what it should. Out of curiosity, what ROM did you end up flashing?

Some generic iPhone one I found on xda. Got phm and edited the clock successfully. Working on the icons. Also installed musicid and shozu from your post in the fsf. Musicid doesn't work with my touch screen, leaving me able to id one song and then forcing me to close the app with task manager. And shozu won't connect at all. My guess is because these are AT&T apps and I'm on Verizon...yes no?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

i'm on the verizon plan and i have the 5 dollar/month insurance thingy for damage.

i dropped my phone and it cracked. so i went to the store and some douche bag gave me a pamphlet and a number to call to make a claim. it said that i have to pay a deductible as well? anyone know what this is all about? the only reason im asking is because i had my phone replaced earlier this year via the insurance plan and i didn't have to go through any of this crap. i.e. making a claim and such.

If it's like Aj said, 35 bucks is better than paying 300.

[mongo]

lulz at confusing jt w/ aj.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

woops.

[JT]

We are AJT

[JT]

If it's like Aj said, 35 bucks is better than paying 300.

That is true but I quit paying for insurance. Phones are tougher then they used to be. My old shit would break all the time. If you pay 5 a month for 2 years then the 35 you're paying 155 for the phone. In 2 years that phone will be about $70 on ebay since it'll probably be obsolete.

[Gary_Busey]

Some generic iPhone one I found on xda. Got phm and edited the clock successfully. Working on the icons. Also installed musicid and shozu from your post in the fsf. Musicid doesn't work with my touch screen, leaving me able to id one song and then forcing me to close the app with task manager. And shozu won't connect at all. My guess is because these are AT&T apps and I'm on Verizon...yes no?
Well, Shozu is a carrier-independent program, so it has nothing to do with AT&T. You got the correct version for your phone, right? MusicID doesn't have touch capabilities. You don't have any keys on your phone to scroll through a menu?

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

I got which ever one you posted. Didn't realize there were others. And I didn't mess with MusicID too much. I was able to go up and down and select, but after one song id, i couldn't find any buttons for the options in the corners of the screen. Like I said though, I didn't play around with it for long.

[Gary_Busey]

I thought the cab I posted would work with any Windows Mobile phone. You can try their site, uninstall the one you have on there now and download one from their site. I looked it up and they don't have the i760 to choose, but there's a generic "Other phones" under the Samsung section that you could try.

[JT]

Just incase you needed a way to get out of a contract with a provider you hated.

Just a tip for all of you bi-continent travelers, who spend much time visiting Colombia and saddled with a cell phone contract in the States....If you call your provider, and give them an address in Colombia, or elsewhere in this world, and state that the intention is not to be in the states during the duration of the contract, they are legally obliged to let you out of your contract...

[Swurgen]

i'm on the verizon plan and i have the 5 dollar/month insurance thingy for damage.

i dropped my phone and it cracked. so i went to the store and some douche bag gave me a pamphlet and a number to call to make a claim. it said that i have to pay a deductible as well? anyone know what this is all about? the only reason im asking is because i had my phone replaced earlier this year via the insurance plan and i didn't have to go through any of this crap. i.e. making a claim and such.

I just had my Curve replaced. Claimed I lost it because I didn't want to have to crush it. In reality the camera stopped working and I took out the track ball to try to un-stuck it and couldn't get it back together right away so I got frustrated and said fuck it. $50 deductible and I think it's once/yr so I figured I'd slip in before the end of 08. It's not done by Verizon - it's done by Asurion or some shit. The insurance company. I entered the info on their website and got the replacement phone next day.

[Francis Drake]

This may be the wrong place to ask, but does anybody know how to do a reverse cell phone look-up without paying $15 on the online sites? I was getting some weird texts and I want to know who has my number. Thanks.

[NOTKyle]

http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com/2008/12/key2past-cell-phone-look-up.html (http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home%7c10001%7c10051%7c-1)

[JT]

I fell for it!...........damnit

[Penguin Rick]

So if I'm about to upgrade the OS on my phone, should I back everything up first?

[The Dude]

does the pope wear a funny hat?

[Penguin Rick]

Absofuckinglutely.

[mongo]

i thought it was "does the pope shit in the woods?".

[Penguin Rick]

I just put a Bold theme on my Curve. It looks dead sexy.

[Le Goat]

i need a new theme for mine... link?

[Penguin Rick]

eveek.com is where I found my theme (Precision Zen 1.2), and it was free. You just have to register first. You can also check out blackberryforums.com, but I think most of their themes are on sale.

http://img206.imagevenue.com/loc573/th_38217_Precision-L1_122_573lo.jpg (http://img206.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=38217_Precision-L1_122_573lo.jpg)

That's the theme I put on mine. Your OS has to 4.5 in order to work though.

[Claydon]

Ok, so I picked up my iphone 16gb (black) today, and purchased that incase powerslider so that i can double the battery life of this power hog.

now I need a new ear piece. what do you all use, and what do you think of it?

[mongo]

earpieces are for faggots and *******. i just use my phone and dare the cops to bust me.

[The Dude]

jawbone

[Le Goat]

earpieces are for faggots and *******. i just use my phone and dare the cops to bust me.

god i want youuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[JT]

jawbone

I heard those sound great but I refuse to wear one of those fucking ear pieces.

Earpieces are the new belt clip. Watermelons and dicks. Watermelons and motherfucking dicks are loved by the wearer.

[Penguin Rick]

I have a Jawbone 2. It's similar to the Jawbone but a little smaller. It works amazingly and looks sexy.

Bluetooth ear pieces are very convenient and keep both your hands free if you're having a long conversation so you can type, eat food, have sex, etc.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Ok, so I picked up my iphone 16gb (black) today, and purchased that incase powerslider so that i can double the battery life of this power hog.

now I need a new ear piece. what do you all use, and what do you think of it?
http://archive.gorillamask.net/showthread.php?t=49155&page=4
Read from about post 85 to 104...Same fag, same question, same answers.

earpieces are for faggots
First time I ever agreed with you.

[Gary_Busey]

I got a pair of Motorola Bluetooth headphones for Christmas. Being able to just say who you want to call is pretty fucking cool, pretty fucking nerdy too though.

[s0bv1ou5lyd3sprt]

Any rumors on when a new iPhone will be coming out. Latest I heard was
32gb NAND chips start Production in Early 2009, don't expect an updated iPhone before that
My plan is up in July, so I'm hoping by then and that it will have the Blackberry Touch-Click pad.

[Gary_Busey]

That click thing is so gay. That's not tactile feedback. It's a sound.

[Penguin Rick]

I hate it because it is impossible to type long messages quickly on it.

[Claydon]

http://archive.gorillamask.net/showthread.php?t=49155&page=4
Read from about post 85 to 104...Same fag, same question, same answers.


First time I ever agreed with you.

so you are quoting a post from over a year ago.......

yah because technology has not changed at all.....fuck stick.

[Gary_Busey]

If you have a Windows Mobile phone, get Microsoft Voice Command. It's extremely useful while driving and I have a nerdgasm when I use it with my Bluetooth headset.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/more/voice-command-tutorials.mspx#2

[ElemenoP]

Does anyone here have a Blackberry curve or bold? Reviews? Problems?

[Le Goat]

Nothing but good from it, but then again, the ones I heard it from are crackberry fanatics. So it's hard to judge. I love my BB, but it aint a curve or bold.

[ElemenoP]

What's yours?

[Penguin Rick]

Does anyone here have a Blackberry curve or bold? Reviews? Problems?

I got a Curve and it's very good. It does everything I need it to do, and it does it well.

I guess one little problem I got with it is that the video player isn't very good. If you have any video file that has a resolution bigger than the screen, it's quite choppy. But for music playback, it's very good.

[Le Goat]

What's yours?

Pearl 8130. I had a friend that bought a plan and somehow got one for 'free' after getting his. The GF at the time decided she didnt want it so I bought it off him for like 90 bucks (retail was 500 off plan).

[}{arlequin]

btw, i have a friend that hacked the shit out of the iphone to the point that i can barely navigate his setup. yeah, he knows what he is doing and he doesn't care ab warranty b/c he's capable of fixing whatever, but the amount of windows stuff his phone can run boggles the mind. gonna take pics of his setup tomorrow.
pics are shitty b/c it was dark in a bar, but you get the general idea of what's been done

http://i43.tinypic.com/2jdgqyf.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/1e6vfd.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2pr9onk.jpg

[Will-Kill]

Anyone have the New Samsung Eternity for At&T? Any Good?

[ElemenoP]

I just got the BlackBerry curve -- and I'm just wondering if it was possible to organize your text messages? Or does it all go into one default folder (both sent and received) because I'm having a hard time scrolling through all of them.

[The Dude]

organization by conversation ftw!

[Swurgen]

I just got the BlackBerry curve -- and I'm just wondering if it was possible to organize your text messages? Or does it all go into one default folder (both sent and received) because I'm having a hard time scrolling through all of them.

I know you can seperate texts and emails but I haven't had to do that yet.

[dadaelus]

I just got the BlackBerry curve -- and I'm just wondering if it was possible to organize your text messages? Or does it all go into one default folder (both sent and received) because I'm having a hard time scrolling through all of them.

It's kind of limited but you can go through this process: Click on the Icon for SMS & Messages then use the Menu button to go to Options, then General Options, then Settings, and then SMS & Email Inboxes and select Separate.

[comicfan]

I just got the BlackBerry curve -- and I'm just wondering if it was possible to organize your text messages? Or does it all go into one default folder (both sent and received) because I'm having a hard time scrolling through all of them.

So how is the curve treating you? I am looking at the Bold as my next investment. How user friendly are the blackberries?

[ElemenoP]

I had the Q before the Curve -- so I'm used to the QWERTY keyboard and navigating through the phone. I like it. I haven't had much time to play around with it yet -- but I can't see how people are so obsessed with this phone. I'm really happy with the purchase though.

I would've gotten the Bold, but Bell doesn't carry the Bold. Oh, and Bell now provides insurance for smartphones, covering wear & tear, lost or stolen, water damage and whatever else. It's pretty user friendly. I'm syncing it up to my email tonight.

And, I love the trackball on the berry compared to the Q. The phone's a little fatter than what I'm used to but I've already gotten used to the size of the phone.

[Claydon]

el, on the iphone you organize them by conversation, the phone does it automatically. I am sure your phone can do the same thing.

[ElemenoP]

I tried adjusting it through the phone -- but it keeps defaulting to a folder with both sent and received texts. I know. The only feature that I like about the iPhone that I wished I had was the text history organized by contacts.

[vasili denisov]

I tried adjusting it through the phone -- but it keeps defaulting to a folder with both sent and received texts.
Yeah, that's a problem. If your phone were working properly, these messages would be defaulting to a folder called "Useless Fucking Garbage."

[ElemenoP]

Did you buy a new phone yet? A phone that doesn't die when you step outside the 2 feet radius of its base?

[vasili denisov]

Did you buy a new phone yet? A phone that doesn't die when you step outside the 2 feet radius of its base?
Advantage: my current device has much improved range. Disadvantage: my styrofoam cup and wire model is incompatible with most cell providers.

[ElemenoP]

Another thing that I don't like about this phone so far... is the word or letter count max per text. Can I change this?

[Hodge]

Isn't that decided by your provider?

[ElemenoP]

I don't know. Is it?

[Gary_Busey]

Yes.

[ElemenoP]

I had the Motorola Q with the same provider before and the character limit was like 250. Why is it different for the berry?

[Gary_Busey]

That was like months and months ago, maybe they changed their policy.

[CrazyCarl]

why are you sending such long texts anyway?

[Swurgen]

Your old phone probably just chopped them up into pieces for the recipient. I believe SMS is limited in size by the tech - not by the phone. MMS should allow much more length.

[ElemenoP]

That was like months and months ago, maybe they changed their policy.
Lame.

[ElemenoP]

why are you sending such long texts anyway?
Because I'm a girl.

[tony101]

anyone know of anyhting good for windows mobile

[Penguin Rick]

Yea, the standard limit for texts are 160 characters. But El, you can make it as long as you want, it's just going to break up the texts into 160 characters each until the message is sent. It's just letting you know how many texts it will take in case you don't have an unlimited messaging plan, and know if/how much you will be charged.

[Gary_Busey]

anyone know of anyhting good for windows mobile
That's a pretty open-ended question. What exactly do you mean?